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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1941

Page

5

Wiener Roost Honors Mary Belter Visit in Weiner Feast

A wed night gathering at Mr and Mrs William Swan home honored their niece Mary Jean Belter of Bittanning who is visiting here. Attendees included Peggy Hughes Mary Gertrude Hannan Joan Feeney Margaret Payer Mary Bios Kathleen McCvay Betty Bloss Mary John Phillips Mendville James Jansen Thomas Jansen Joe Sarnicki James OBrien John Rubay and Gene Hashrouck.

Wiener Roost Mary Belter Weiner Mya William ‘Swan Mary Jean Belter Bittanning Peggy Hughes Mary Gertrude Hannan Joan Feeney Margaret Payer Mary Bios Kathleen McCvay Betty Bloss Mary John Phillips Mendville James Jansen Thomas Jansen Joe Sarnicki James O'Brien John Rubay Gene Hashrouck

Society Notes From Meadville Area Gatherings And Travels

Local society column lists numerous residents and visitors throughout Meadville and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. Ore Harpey at Chau tauqua Lake with Mrs. Arthur Solegrove, and travelers such as Mrs. F M Raymond Mrs Hay G Naylor and Mrs Lawrence Hammond to Cleveland. Ida Jane Fordyce, Colette Burkhardt, Leonard Burkhardt, Virginia Fitch, Rita Kress, and others visit or return from trips to Cleveland Detroit New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Canada. Families like the Fralicks Elliott Hicks and Bell share journeys, while musicians and students such as Horace Bryndisson resume work in New York City.

Ore Harpey Chautauqua Lake Arthur Solegrove F.M. Raymond Hay G. Naylor Lawrence Hammond North East Gleveland Ohio Ida Jane Fordyce Meadville L. William Coon North Center Street Colette Burkhardt Cleveland B. H. Kirk Leonard Burkhardt Butler Cory C. P. Burkhardt West Prederick Street Detroit Virgina Fitch Greensboro N. C E. L. Morrow Rita Kress Marian L. Pitt Delaware Street Claude Fralick Ison Richard New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Lake Placid Thousand Islands Pennsylvania Tumbile William Elliott Philadelphia Mayville N. Y Corry Dayton O. L Robbins East South Street J. Harold Patterson East Frederick Street Joan Dorothy Patterson John Jf. Bell Chix Jeago, NL Glenn Donaldson Spring Creek Pittsburgh Ms. Bell Lewis A. Hovey Lloyd Brown Paul ‘Brown Conneaut, C Canada Horace Bryndisson Paul Bryndlison New York City A. H. Sehmeider Erle R. Benninghos B. Benninghoss Waterbury Conth A. A. Merker Columbus W. B. Peiffer Georgian Bay Can HL. Wissinger Ada Friebertshauser W. A. Bumbsugh Mary Jean Beirler Belcher Kittanning Callander

College Girls Set Styles and Fashions This Fall

Fashion editor notes college women lead campus style with full skirts peasant dresses and accessories. Back to school shops feature knee length capeskin edges pinked, wool mittens, ribbed stocking caps, pigtail hats, and wide belts. Boots rise to the ankle, jumpers resemble blacksmith spoons, and indigo jerseys endure with new colors and velvety fabrics. Designers promise more options as trend makers respond to student taste.

Ty Amy Porter Merry Hall Mass Halls Everal California Jersey

Engagement of Corry Girl Is Announced

A party at the home of Mrs. Frank Grice Jr announced the engagement of Frances Baxter to Karl Knowles of New York City. No marriage date was set. The event also served as a miscellaneous shower with many gifts. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand and Mrs. John Street. Guests included Mrs. John Freno Mrs. John Berkeley Miss Adele McCray Mrs. Eli Ames and others. A buffet lunch and individualized corsages completed the evening.

Corry Frank Grice, Jr Frances Baxter H. W. Baxter Karl Knowles New York City Bridge Alton Dahlstrand John Street John Freno John Berkeley Adele McCray Eli Ames D. Armour. Hillstrom Marian Sullivan Dorothy Kittleberger Elizabeth Lanston Perry Parser

Past President Speaks at W R C Meeting at Scott's Crossing

Mrs Sophina Bronson aged 94 former president of the Women's Relief Corps spoke at yesterday afternoon's meeting at Mrs Harry Silvis home Scott's Crossing. She recalled the organization during her presidency as twenty two members shared a picnic dinner at 1 pm. Garden flowers and American flags decorated the table. The afternoon included group singing games fortune telling and several musical selections.

Sophina Bronson Women’s Relief Corps Harry Silvis Scott's Crossing

Mrs Dickson Hosts Five Hundred Club Meeting

Mrs Glenn Dickson hosted the Five Hundred Club at her West Pleasant street home. Prizes went to Mrs Lea Rhynard Mrs William Johnson Dr and Mrs Marshall Hughes. A dessert finch was served. Other members present included Mrs Arthur Pitts Mrs Edward Jerome Mrs Walter McElroy and Mrs Dorr lark. A picnic at Mead Park is planned for next Thursday followed by cards at Mrs Jerome's East Congress street home.

Dickson Glenn Dickson West Pleasant Street Lea Rhynard William Johnson Marshall Hughes Finch Othes Arthur Pitts Edward Jerome Walter McElroy Dorr Lark Mead Park

Phyllis Anderson Hosts Wiener Roast at Home

Miss Phyllis Anderson hosted a Wiener roast near her Hast Columbus Avenue home last evening. Guests attended from Carry Columbus Spring Creek Erie and Cleveland. Games were enjoyed and later the group returned to Miss Anderson's home for more games and music.

Phyllis Anderson St & Wiener Hast Columbus Avenue Carry Colmmbus Spring Creek Erie Cleveland Miss Anderson

Sunday School Picnic At Mead Park For Young Class

Miss Doris Bergman and Miss Mary Lou Hurlbert led the United Bremen church five and six year old Sunday school class in a Mead Park picnic last evening. Eighteen enjoyed supper and games were played.

U. B Doris Bergman Mary Lou Hurlbert United Brethren Church Mead Park

French Creek Town Picnic Draws Crowd in Bemis Grove

A fine crowd including a number from Corry and nearby areas enjoyed the twelfth annual French Creek town picnic yesterday in Bemis Grove at Cutting. Sports contests and a program featuring the Clymer Central School Band provided entertainment for the youths.

French Creek Town Corry Bemis Grove Cutting Clymer Central School

Metropolitan Stars Dine With Local Hosts at Corry Hotel

Mr and Mrs F Bliss of Maple Avenue hosted a dinner party at Hotel Corry last evening honoring Metropolitan Opera stars Miss Susan Fisher and Clifford Menz who are appearing at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. Dr and Mrs Fred Grosbeck of Daytona Beach were also guests, and after dinner the group visited the Bliss home.

F. Bliss Maple Averme Hotel Corry Susan Fisher Clifford Menz Metropolitan Opera Chautiauqua Institution Chatiguaiy N.Y Fred Grovsbeck Daytona Beach Chantinma Bliss

Missionary Society In Interesting Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met Thursday afternoon with thirty-one members and ten visitors. Devotions were led by Mrs Willis Price, the secretary of stewardship, and the president Mrs Hugh Mosher conducted the business meeting. Four members reported on a trip to the U B mission station in Kentucky. A brief program on the new flower was given by Mrs Lytin Campbell. Death was served by the committee at the close.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Willis Price Hugh Mosher John Westley Harold Fis Barton Smith Wilbur Sorenson U. B Kentucky Lytin Campbell Duath

Formal Initiation of New M. M. Members

The Millaney council held the formal initiation party for new M. M. members at Miss Barbara Veer’s home at 8 30. The initiatory ceremony was followed by refreshments and dancing. Attendants included Misses Joan Morton, Margaret Helen Haight, Mary Jean Mooney, Fileen Graham, Gertrude Crowell, Martha Elston, Florence Beck, Janet Vanderhoft, Virginia Taylor, Jean Yoke, Rush Lindsley, Martha Wallace, Grace Hoylend, and Mary Low Patterson.

Virginia Taylor Jean Yoke Rush Lindsley Martha Wallace Grace Hoylend Mary Low Patterson Syoun

Daughter born at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Logan

A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr Winth and Mrs Jain Logan of Gerry Road. The baby’s mother was formerly Miss Thompson.

Corry Hospital Winh Jain Logan Gerry R. DB Migan Thompson

Montgomery Ward Employees Dinner at City Hotel

Twenty five Montgomery Ward Company store employees enjoyed a dinner party at Hotel Cony last night. The event featured dancing and music as the group celebrated together.

Montgomery Ward Gomery Ward Company Hotel Cony

Luncheon Honors Arthur Martin's Birthday at Ritz

Bernice Martin hosted a Thursday luncheon at the Ritz Restaurant in honor of her brother Arthur Martin who celebrated his birthday. Out of town guests included Miss Marjorie Lord of Union City and Miss Athena Vicos of Erie.

Bernice Martin Ritz Arthur Martin Marjorie Lord Union City Athena Vicos Erle

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