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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

5

Kiwanis Festival profits and community notes in Corry

The Kiwanis Club held a dinner meeting with 22 members and guest James P. Carstater. President Wallace praised festival success, noting about 1500 dollars realized with similar expenses, and a parade credit to Raymond Tanner. The club voted 1500 dollars for Corry Memorial Hospital and 100 dollars to Mead Park, with plans for next year and increased local concessions. Several members and other residents are listed visiting, traveling, or returning from events and trips, including Edward, S. Hulett, Minnie Koford, and others.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club James P. Carstater Elmira Clarence S. Wallace Barry Barach Raymond £. Tanner Progressive Club of Corty Progressive Club Barach Corry Memorial Hospital Mead Park William Miller Arthur Martin Howard McMillin Wallace Corry Warren Erie Kiwanis Club Lake Shore

Bailey Fronterra engagement announced in Bailey home

Mrs. Ralph Bailey and daughter Miss Helen Bailey entertained at an engagement party revealing the engagement of their daughter Miss Leona Bailey to John Frontega son of Mr and Mrs Michael Frontera of Wesleyville. Guests enjoyed cor sages, games, and desserts as yellow and white decorations highlighted the event.

James Curtis Gerald Bensink Columbus Grant Spelling Loltsville State College Warren County Mabel Brown Eva Hill Fae Wynn Rosa Westley Women's Relief Corps Cleveland Mary Ann Console Spencer Hospital School of Nursing Meadville Railroad Street Meadvlle HD. Warner Hydetown W . Gibbs Concord ‘Street Nora Cronin William Cronin Perry McCray Sherry Joanne Clobbats McKees Rocks Hd, Farner Tampa Frs W. Jones North Genter Street Bailey-Frontera Ralph Bailey Helen Bailey Leona Bailey John Franterg Michael Frontera Wesleyville George Coneila Micel Frontera Edith Lillie Dean Armitage Louise Migiaccio Erma Fullom Mary Clark Eva Lou Crowell Marie Fields Audrey Briggs Bailey Cory Senior High School Frontera Porty's Wesleyyite

Corry Church Youth Group Enjoys Hay Ride

Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church youth group held a hay ride near Carter Hill with 19 members and four chaperons. A brief business meeting elected officers led by Miss Mary Lou Hurlbert, followed by a wiener roast at Mead Park and devotions around the campfire led by Charles Bughoe.

Corry Erma Gilson Jeanne Haenel George Bagley Mead Park Charles Bughoe

Local Contract Club Meets at Chautauqua Lake Cottage

Mrs John McGracken hosted her contract bridge group and guests from Tampa Boswell Hooversville at a Chautauqua Lake cottage. A salad luncheon at the Peacock Inn Mayville preceded bridge at the McCracken residence. Regular prizes went to Mrs George R Jackson Ellsworth Holt and C W Jones with a special prize to Mrs Horton J Davis. Next meeting August 28 hosted by Mrs H Langdon Rowe East Wayne Street.

Chautauqua John McGracken Contract Bridge Club Unies H. D. Farner Tampa, Fla Carl Volk Boswell Ruth Bittnher Hooversville Chauitauqua Lake Peacock Inn May Ville McCracken Cottage George R. Jackson Ellsworth Holt C. W. Jones Horton J. Davis H. Langdon Rowe East Wayne Street

Ladies Day Luncheon Planned at Corry Country Club

Tuesday afternoon August 19 at one o clock Indy members and guests will gather at Corry Country Club for golf and bridge. Mrs Horton J Davis chairs with assistors Mrs Raymond Anderson Mrs Ellsworth Holt Mrs Harley Johnson and Mrs W Jones. Reservations due by Monday evening.

Corry Country Club Indy Horton J. Davis Raymond Anderson Ellsworth Holt Harley Johnson W. Jones

Lake Findley L C B A Holds Tureen Dinner Meeting

The L C B A Findley Lake branch met at the Mooney Summer Cottage with Mrs Mayme Wood and Mrs John Mooney hosting. Twelve attended a tureen dinner at 6 80 p m followed by a brief business session and cards and dice. Mrs Fred Hannan was named treasurer for the remaining term as Mrs Floyd Black had left for Albuquerque New Mexico. The next meeting is planned for September 10.

Vurry Mayme Wood John Mooney Mooney Findley Lake Fred Hannan Floyd Black Albuquerque New Mexico

Mensink Scholton Reunion Held at Mead Park

The 460 annual Mensink Scholton family reunion drew Torty members to Mead Park with a noon dinner and a business session electing Ruth Anderson as president Olive Faulkner as vice president Vernelia Page as secretary treasurer Maud Harwood Grace Gleason and Geneva Gordon as table committee Mildred Harwood Jones Laura Carlson and Vernelia Pree as program committee Members traveled from Cuyahoga Falls Erie Pittsburgh Jamestown Falconer Geloron Blackville Asheville and Columbus The next reunion will be at Mend Park.

Mensink-Scholton Hera Che Mead Park Lareen Dimner Ruth Anderson Olive Faulkner Vernelia Page Teasurer Maud Harwood Grace Gleason Geneva Gordon Mildred Harwood Jones Laura Carlson Vernelia Cuyahoga Falls Erie Pittsburgh Jamestown Falconer Geloron Blackville Ashville Columbus Mend Park

Corry Evangelical Brethren Church Ladies Plan Sewing Kits

The W S W 5 women’s society met at the Corry Evangelical Brethren Church with Mrs. Hugh Mosher presiding. They planned to sew sewing kits for women in Europe and begin immediately, and scheduled a September tureen dinner at the church. Mrs. Meredith Fish led the lesson, and talks on rebuilding churches in Europe were given by Mrs. Carl Lyons, Mrs. Lynn Campbell, and Mrs. Marshall Sher Wood.

Sue W.S. WS Corry Carl Lyons Lynn Campbell Marshall Sher Wood

Neighborhood Party Honors Miss Kathryn Buck Before Wedding

Miss Kathryn Buck, soon to wed David Johnston, was honored at a neighborhood party hosted by Miss J Beverly Carmike and her mother Mrs George Carmyke. Aunt Kathryn Buck and Mrs Gus Boutwell received favors. refreshments included coffee, cookies, ice cream, and a pink silver cake baked by Mrs Mae Miller.

Kathryn Buck Tomormnn David Johnston J .Beverly Carmrike George Carmvike Gus Boutwell Mae Miller

Emmanuel Guild Holds Tureen Dinner at Mead Park

Emmanuel Episcopal Church guild members and their husbands met at Mead Park last evening at six for a tureen dinner. Eighteen attended with Mrs Sam Harley and Mrs Frank Prost as hostesses. The group enjoyed a social hour and the meeting adjourned. On September 4 Mrs Joseph R Clair will host a tureen luncheon at the rectory on Maple Avenue at one o'clock.

Sie Te Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Mead Park Sam Harley Frank Prost Joseph R. Clair Maple Avenue

Ridge Ladies' Aid Tied Quilt at yesterday's meeting

Ridge Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. N. J. Kline's home for an all day session. After a tureen dinner the group tied a quilt. In the afternoon a brief bus trip occurred and plans were made for a picnic at the next meeting.

Cement Price Rise and County Bridge Contract

The Lehigh Portland Cement Co. announced a price increase for cement in paper and cotton bags by 10 cents and in bulk by 15 cents, effective tomorrow. A State Highways Department contract for 19 miles of macadam approaches and an T-beam bridge over Conneaut Creek in Erie County was awarded to W L Dunn Cochranton. An estimated 8,609,000 acres were devoted to rubber plantations in 1938.

Philadelphia Lehigh Portland Cement Co Harrisburg State Highways Department W. L. Dunn Cochranton Conneaut Creek Gonneaut Springfield Townships Erie County

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