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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

5

Wednesday Duplicate Bridge Session At American Legion

Nine and one half tables played in the weekly duplicate bridge session at the American Legion Home on North Center Street. Top North and South scorers were Mr and Mrs Philip Zaleneck with 83 points. Erie pair Lyn Graham and Mrs J G Harris were second with 92 points. Third place went to Mrs J T Tobin and Mrs J A Nelson of Erie with 80% points. East West winners were Mrs James Hughes and Robert A Obt Jr with 85%. Second place went to Mrs Rouechs and Mrs Holcomb of Erie with 1 point. A two way tie for third featured Mrs Howard Ross and Dr James Wright and Mr and Mrs A S Boag with 78 points.

The American Legion North Center Philip Zaleneck Lyn Graham J. G. Harris Erie J.T. Tobin J. A. Nelson James Hughes Robert A. Obt, Jr Rouechs Holcomb Howard Ross James Wright AS. Boag Horton J. Davis Jan Avent Corry Country Club Hf. Langdon Rowe C. W. Jones

V F W Auxiliary Plans Picnic at Cottage Park

V F W Auxiliary members met at 6 PM at the V F W Home with President Mrs. Charles Wood presiding. They planned a picnic for Auxiliary members and the Collette Club No 102 at Mrs Joan Fish's cottage in Cottage Park Columbus on September 2. Mrs Fred Young named general chairman. final arrangements to be set at the next meeting on Wednesday September 1.

PF. W Charles Wood Cootlette Club No Joan Fish Cottage Park Columbus Fred Young Wednysday

Shower Honored Mrs. George Sproveri

A shower was held last evening at the Lopusy home 138 East Frederick Street in honor of Mrs. George Sproveri. Hostesses included Miss Palth Lopus Miss Nanette Gordon Miss Mildred Gibas Miss Norma Hiles Miss Hele Powers and Mrs. Michael Sproveri. Out of town guests from Spring Creek attended. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. John Ohrm and Mrs. Phillips. refreshments of salad and dessert were served.

Emelis George Spraveri Palth Lopus Nannette Gordon Mildred Gibas Norma Hiles Hele Powers Michael Sproveri Lopusy Frederick Street Frank Jafferlin Papl Kafferlin Everett Greeley Chandler Mason Denzel

Outdoor Chef Class Ends 4-H Girls Session in Columbus

The Columbus 4-H Outdoor Chef Class met at the Woll home for the final Summer session. Attendees, with guests, heard leaders Ms Edgar Spoon Mrs Paul Benin and Miss Peggy Kesler lead a business meeting chaired by President Theron Sweet. Pins awarded for county round-up August 27 at Island Park Youngsville. Projects include wood utensils nature scrapbooks activity records and a chili concarte and marshmallow dessert lesson.

Columbus Gmb Marian Leona Woll Edgar Spoon Paul Benin Peggy Kesler Warren Theron Sweet Island Park Youngsville

Mrs. Laurence Wade Hosts Hi Gatilo Club Evening

Mrs. Laurence Wade of R. D. 1 entertained eight Hi Gatilo Club members at her home. Rummy and 400 were played with rummy and 500 awards awarded to Miss Mabel Anthony, Mrs. Allison Brown, Miss Clara Mill, and Miss Janice Andersen. Hot dogs, salad, jello, cake, and spice were served. Miss Lucille Malek will host September 1.

Laurence Wade Mabel Anthony Allison Brown Clara Mill Janice Andersen Lucille Malek West Smith Street

Mrs Fed Snapp Hosts West Frederick Bingo Club

Members of the Bingo Club met at Mrs. Fred Snapp’s West Frederick Street home yesterday evening with 12 ladies present. Prizes went to Mrs. Tyle Shreve and Mrs. Ruth Weidner. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Lyle Shreve and Mrs. Harry Burton, served macaroni salad hot rolls pickles birthday cake and coffee. Mrs. Jennie Akam’s birthday was celebrated with a gift from the group. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Lillian Ottaway at her West Smith Street home on September 1.

Otting Linda Colimbuy O. Wii Syd Ming AG Bulley Dick Saxton John Dowrily Gena Ohio Sit Mita HY. Redding East South Street Massison Greensville Fred Snapp West Fred- Jerick Street Myr Albine Larson Enle Anour Clyde McCray Spartansburg Washington, D.C Wheeling W. Vac Skyline Drive Hal. VM Frank Muirkburt Eust Wayne Street New Tyorke City Jack Short Bobbie Port Ewen Chauau~qua Lake Melvin Nelson B. J. Wrisht South Center Street Salt Lake City Utah Stanley Wright Dang J Dillie Jean Shreve Wheelock Cincinnati Cambridge Springs Warland Boyd San Bernardino Oslif Boyd Ruth Ellen Abbey Park Ridge Ilinois Kathryn Abbey Ben Starr Maple Avenue Joseph R. Claire Philadelphia William W. Llewellyn Llewellyn J. Richard Ross Max Bennink Willam Moyer Rodney Fargo William Small James Small Ronald Messenger Wilbur Christensen Arthu Ireland Columbus Boy Scout Troop Donald Betta Courtney Parga Boy Scout Bear Lake West Frederick Street Tyle Shreve Ruth Weidner Lyle Shreve Harry Burton Jennie Akam Lillian Ottaway West Smith Street

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Ann Stupek at Griffis Home

Miss Ann Stupek was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Milton Griffis and Miss Helen Stupek at the Griffis residence 1151 West Wayne street. Thirty guests attended the event with games dancing and a reception of sandwiches salad decorated cake and coffee. Miss Stupek to wed John Macka Saturday morning. she received many gifts.

Ann Stupek Milton Griffis Helen Stupek Griffis West Wayne Street Stupeke John Macka Stupek

Navy Mothers Club Tureen Dinner and Plans for Memorial Lane

Navy Mothers Club met last evening at Mrs Reynold Hamiltons home R D 5 a fine tureen dinner was served at 730 pm by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Anna Mae Beckerink Commander Mrs Ross Jukes led the business session plans were laid to participate in the Memorial Lane dedication services at Mead Park on August 29 and the event on September 20 in the I O O F Hall.

Eaftren Navy ‘Mothers Club Reynold Hamilton R. D Anna Mae. Beckerink Ross Jukes Memory Lane Mead Park

Crowd Dines At Corry Country Club Party

Gorry Country Club members and guests enjoyed lobster and clam dinners yesterday staged at the Corry Country Club. Meals ran from moonrise to 2 o clock and again from 9 30 to 8 30 p m with a similar dinner planned for September and a date to be announced.

Gorry Country Club Corry Country Club

Stitch and Chatter Club Meets in Sherman

The Stitch and Chatter Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Wallace Mink’s Sherman home. Members enjoyed sewing and visiting followed by a delicious dinner. On September 16 Mrs. John Mick will host the group for the next meeting.

Clu Sherman Wallace Mink O'Cook John Mick

Gerry Owen Club Met Last Evening

The Gerry Owen Club met Wednesday evening on Wesh Chuyeh Street with six members attending. A boiling tureen dinner was served at seven. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. James Maloney and Mrs. Dennie Weight, with a special prize going to Mrs. Ann Esterbrook. Mrs. Maloney will host on September 6 at her Spring Street home.

Guia Eueatienin Ceuwe Chuyeh Street Gerry Owen Oblock Keano James Maloney Dennie Weight Ann Esterbrook

Columbus 4 H Girls Entertain Mothers at Dean School

The Beat and Bake 4 H Club of Columbus hosted mothers yesterday at Dean School with a 430 luncheon for a good turnout. President Miss Shirley Miller led a meeting noting plans to attend the county round up at Land Park, Youngsville, August 21. The note closes with a stray line about the Statue of Liberty standing 12 stories high from gown to crown.

Haal Stanger Columbus Dean School Shirley Miller

Wise Muni Ua Loveutd, and Mrs Harvey Love marry

The wedding at the Methodist Church parsonage joined Miss Vera West as attendant. The couple Wise Muni Ua Loveutd and Cergid Eastman, son of Gerald Bixtman, plan to reside at 147 Mot street after the ceremony conducted by Rev C A McEiitnrfer. Eastman, a Spring Creek alumnus and former Army serviceman, is now employed locally.

Muni Ua Harvey Love King Street Vera West William Love~land Eastman Easman Mot Street

Personal Shower For Miss Barbara Smith

Mrs Clyde Johnston of Brie hosted a personal shower at East Pleasant street for her sister Miss Barbara F Smith who will wed soon.18 guests attended with Mrs Nelle L Akam and Mrs Howard Hammond receiving awards for playing bingo and Mrs Thomas Messenger Jr of Columbus winning the door prize.

Barbara Smith Clyde Johnston Brie Barbara F. Smith Johnston Mivan Smith East Pleasant Street Nelle L. Akam Beaverdim Howard Hammond Thomas Messenger, Jr Columbus

Mrs Lyle Houghtling Honored At Mend Paw Party

Ladies of the Wel- tare Organization held a farewell party at Mend Paw for Mrs Lyle Houghtling a active member who will move to Mendville. The afternoon included socializing and refreshments and she received a handkerchief shower from friends.

Funwen Mend Paw Lyle Houghtling Mendville Hauehtling Henry Hill Berk Welden Louk B. Sears

Party Honored Mrs Ronald Carter at Stork Shower

Yesterday afternoon Mrs Kenneth Loveland hosted a stork shower at 425 East Main Street for Mrs Ronald Carter. Fifteen guests attended and played themed games. awards went to Mrs Niels Sorenson, Mrs Harvey Loveland, Mrs John Ohm, and Mrs Carl Swanson. Ice cream cake and small tokens were shared. gifts for Mrs Carter came in a pink blue and white basket.

Fio Suse Ware Kenneth Loveland East Main Street Niels, Sorenson Harvey Loveland John Ohm Carl Swanson Carter

Neighbors Club Met With Mrs John Silvis

Neighbors Sewing Club gathered at Mrs John Silvis home for a social afternoon with 14 ladies attending. Refreshments including salad sandwiches jello birktida cake and coffee were served, guests received gifts and enjoyed the birthday party atmosphere.

Eat Henry Lester Robinson Helen Adams Neighbors Sewing Club John Silvis

Pleasant May gathering at East Smith street by Burndora Blower squad

Jun Nok hosted a social evening for the Burndora Blower Show bowling team members at East Smith Street. Maxwell Devereaux welcomed guests and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Harald Jewell Mrs Walter McElroy Miss Rosalind Hopkins and scorekeepers Mr Devereaux and Mr Chillock from the past year.

Jun Nok Maxwell Devereaux East Smith Street Burndora Blower Show Bowling EIOUD Harald Jewell Walter McElroy Rosalind Hopkins Mr. Devereaux Mr. Chillock

Lewis Yost Wedding Announcement Made

Miss Shirley Yost daughter of Mrs Zelda Yost of Waltsburg and Paul Leys son of Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Blut were married in a single ceremony at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in North East Rev Peters officiated The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories Her corsage was red roses Her sister Gyneth Yost was maid of honor in white dress with red rose corsage A Walter Tingall of Elgin served as best man A reception followed at the Yost home Mr and Mrs Lewis reside at 718 Lemon Street The groom works at Ajax Trop Works A second reception and honor event is planned August 28 at the Elgin Methodist Church

Shirley Yost Zelda Yost Waltsburg Paul Leys Richard Lewis Blut Rev Peters Christian and Missionary Alliance Church North Fast Gyneth Yost Walter Tingall Elgin Mr. Lewis Yast Lewis Lemon Street Ajax Trop Elgin Methodist Church

Birthday surprise honors Spencer Harvey at 12th party

Spencer Harvey, aged 12, was honored at a surprise afternoon party hosted by Mrs Ellis Harvey and Mrs Edward Harvey. Guests included Laddie Group, Bill Store, Jimmy Watson, Annette, Larry Harvey, and a birthday cake with party refreshments.

Spencer Harvey Ellis Harvey Bdward Harvey Laddie Group Bill Store Jimmy Watson Annette Larry Harvey

Erie youth captured in Morganga escape arrest in Belle Vernon

State Police report a 17 year old Leonard Seewenyk among three biker youths arrested in Belle Vernon on burglary charges tied to auto theft and break ins at business offices. Trooper Henry Poiser identified the suspect. Nearby, the Saeger’s-area school board discussed long range building plans with architects for new or expanded elementary facilities at Saegertown Littles Corners and Blooming Valley.

Erie Morganga Belle Vernon Ourglariing Henry Poiser Leonard Seewenyk Meanville Saegertown Littles Corners Blooming Valley Saeger' S-Area Joint School Board

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Clys Rip el Coe Pere Ded Puceld Wallaire George Sproveri Blackstone ROOT Mrs. Fed Snapp Navy Mothers Club Stitch and Chatter Club Helen South Main Street Northwestern Rural Electric Naomi Loveland Gerald Eastman Mrs. Lyle Houghtling Mrs Ronald Carter Neighbors Club AAA Erie County Motor Club Tod Fiefest Mildeed A. al J John Chillock Lewis-Yost Rayy For All Liepee Topp Corry's North Center Street
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