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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1947
Page
5
Mrs Truman Hopkins of Bradford is visiting this week with her mother Mrs John Cowrneen of Taberty Street.
Goldfinch family members and relatives gathered Saturday at Whitney Graves home in Patiersa for a reunion. Attendees included A J Goldfinch of Conway and several other relatives from Lakeview Herbovores and local towns. The event featured games visits to Fanamia Rocks group photos, a yard supper, music, and a toast list led by Rex Pholpe with a closing chorus of God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Four senior piano students presented at 249 South Center Street Studio at eight. Judith Dwyer Shirley Pitch Dolores Hossey Leoka Huntley performed classical pieces with refined technique while guests praised the achievements. Mrs Tifany awarded certificates for the five year course and gave a brief address.
Relatives and friends gathered for the Messenger family reunion at Mead Park. A business meeting elected officers including honorary president Steward Messenger, president Erie, vice president Bernard Kubas, secretary Mrs Clark Nef, and Frank Wit as treasurer with attendees from Ellwood City, Pittsburgh, Franklin, and Erie.
Mrs C H Holden entertained her contract bridge club last evening with two tables in play. Mrs Frank Loveland stood in for the evening’s ward. The hostess served a salad course and the next meeting is set for August 18.
Dairymen's Local of the Corry Dairymen's League met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Humphrey with good attendance. Plans were made for a social meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Hutch on Pridey Augural 15th. Mrs Humphrey assisted by her daughters served refreshments late in the evening.
The Elks Male Chorus entertained at the Menkes residence near Three Point Chautauqua Lake. Twenty seven attended including Director H. Lynn Rice. A three hour rehearsal took place in the yard, and guests enjoyed hot dogs later. The chorus will perform August 25 at the Erie Elks convention site.
Parents and friends of Troop 80 scouts are invited to Bear Lake camp tomorrow afternoon and evening to view activities of the weeklong ramping. An 8 year of honor event will be held in the evening with awards for rehievements. Twenty-two boys attend the camp with leaders Glenn and Norma Streeb, former residents long involved in scouting.
Rodney Knowlton was honored Saturday with a birthday celebration and a booster roast same evening. His wife hosted a party of twenty relatives at their East Mail residence with dogs, cake, and coffee. Guests included Mrs Nell Knowlton and Miss Helen Ronan of Bradford.
A bustling society page lists numerous visits and plans. Mr and Mrs Elmer Rust host at Brie while Miss Mildred Cohen visits family. H H Redding and E Nagle trip from Wisconsin for a vacation. families travel to Madison and Muskegon. several residents visit Erie, Chicago, Buffalo, and Washington D C for brief visits, work, or holidays.
A baby named Gavehter was born yesterday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Sheridan Cobb of Collins SpenWe. The brief birth notice confirms the new arrival and parent names.
Mrs Ender Shannart and Mrs Lester Hanks hosted a pink themed stork shower for Mr Douglas Hanks at the Shannoy home on Wratht Street. Guests enjoyed bingo and Cootie with prizes awarded to several attendees and gifts given to the honoree.
The Rebekah Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church, with 18 members, hiked Mead Park at 6:00 AM through wooded areas seeking birds despite rainy weather. After the hike the group enjoyed a light breakfast of bacon and eggs, toast and chocolate.
The Walker home hosted a dinner party in the afternoon with Mrs Pred Wallon of RD 6 and several guests. Mes. Jessie Jing ull Elmer Hust and Richard Eiex celebrated birthdays while Mr. and Mrs Hu Rust, wed July List, were honored. Fifteen attended a neethelsen dinner with cakes and music. Attendees included Mrs Estnes Betist Mrs Ati AIS Wilby Rust and Mes Tipuleps Ki of Erie and Richard Harnsel of Chirago TH from town.
The engagement of Miss Tate Rose Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of 2018 Maple Street Evie and Neal Rust was announced. The ceremony took place at the Glenwood Methodist Church with Rev Glenn Donelsus officiating. The bride, who worked at Hamot Hospital, and the groom, an employee of Griswold Mfg Co Erie, will reside at 497 East Street.
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