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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1948
Page
5
Es ee society items report residents relocating near Esso Hall to Evergreen Cabin and Cloughs planning winter in Los Angeles. Birthdays, anniversaries, ceramics talks, and a Basel dinner event highlight community life with Bay Spring quartet, nurses association fundraiser, and a Baptist mission trip to Liberia.
Concord School PTA held a bazaar last evening with baked goods candy feedle work popcorn hot dogs Kool aid and used clothing on sale. About 290.45 was realized for the PTA treasury to support school work. Refreshments were served by sixth grade girls as the PTA and teachers oversaw a red white and blue decorated Selvin room with helpers and flowers donated by local shops.
The former Corryite bride Mrs. Mildred McArthur wed Charles V Bowen yesterday afternoon at the Bowen home with Rev. John Blewert Custer officiating. A reception followed with yellow rosebud corsages and a three tier cake. The couple will reside at 113 Water Street Fairview after a short honeymoon. Bowen works for the Pennsylvania Electric Company at Erie.
Eighteen members of the Lillian Guild met Tuesday evening for a fourteen dinner at 6 40 with Mrs Wallace W Hammond of West Frederick Street as host. Assistant hostesses were Mrs W A Redmond and Mrs W A Matthews. A Brusley Brush aominsiration was given. Vice president Mrs Barmmond led a business meeting. A Christmas party is planned for December 21 with Don Williams as host. A sandwich party and gift exchange are scheduled for 8 o'clock. A box is to be sent to St Barnabas House. Memorial service for Mrs Grace Giblin, who died yesterday morning, was conducted by Rev Joseph R Clair. A rummage sale is planned for January with tentative dates announced. Details for next meetings to be published later.
A large crowd attended the Opportunity Club affair at the Dinita Room of First Presbyterian Church. Seventy were served luncheon from 11:19 A M to 1:30 P M. The luncheon was praised as delicious. Flowers decorated the tables with mixed hues. Mrs. Leon Lindsey and Mrs. Walter Scott handled decorations while chairs included Mrs. J Harold Patterson, Mrs. Hubert Heerlen and Mrs. Haviend Blanghard, with others assisting.
The Friendship Aid Society of the Biannelical Unit ed Brethren Church met at Mrs Ray Beagle's West Irving Street home with 24 members and two guests present. Mrs Lynn Campbell presided. business was discussed, and the evening featured visiting and refreshments. Next meeting time and place to be announced.
Hawking and Mc Eloy left for Norfolk to join Raymond Camps and T V Wolfe for hunting. Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Gracken attended a Warren luncheon at the Women's Club. Mrs Dawson and Mrs Wooster hosted by Walter Windall in Buffalo. Georg Taylor left for Chicago for Raymond Manufacturing business. Mrs Widman visits in Erie while hospitalized. Mrs Johnston travels to visit her mother in Fil0. Mrs Goodman ill in hospital at Himo t. Mrs Barnes travels to Ti husville to visit sister Hazel Hendrickson. Lester Lewis, G L Posehovr for managers, to return from Ithaca tomorrow.
Circle No 1 of the Methodish Ghurch held a Christmas party with 27 members and guests on East South Street. Mrs W B Stowe chaired the meeting with devotions by Mrs Irvin Young, a gift exchange, and a box packed for Evie School girls. A season contest, refreshments, and pine favors completed the gathering. next meeting set for January 4.
Introducing Alon, born this month to Mr and Mrs F B Smuffley of Stillwater Oklahoma. The mother Mrs Smedley is the former Jean Curtis and the child’s grandmother is Mrs Vinora Gurlis of Bash Smith Street.
Walter Hendrick of Erie spoke to the Rotary Club on the history of paper from ancient Egypt, Japan, and China to modern processes at Hammermill. Canada supplies 49 percent of world newsprint. U.S. industry growth and pioneer families like Whittenhouse were cited. attendance prizes and upcoming dinner hosts noted.
The GLF school for company employees met Monday at Spartansburg Firemen's Hall with attendees from Spartansture Titusville Hydetown Linesville and Corry. Speakers District Manager Raymond Hidler and Ohsy Hark from Titusville discussed "Employee Cooperation." The local attendees included Mr Rider Frank Page Delbert Croscull Leroy Lundgren and Mrs Rul Cle. A future meeting is scheduled for January in Spartansburs.
Mrs Edward H Kinley hosted a stork shower for Mrs Frank Karkoski on East South Street. Triport music followed by a dessert course, with gifts showered on the honored guest. Attendees included Mya Mildred Deapon Mrs Robert Price Mrs Francis Knapp Mrs Laverne Miller Mrs J Roach and others.
The Eady Pranilin Rebekan Lodge No. 140 met at the LO F. Hiall for a business session. Members voted to purchase a 35 Tuberculosis Bond. Mrs. Frederick Beall announced the Christmas party plans for December first, inviting Rebekahs and families. A 6 o'clock tureen dinner will precede an exchange of gifts and a Christmas tree desfile.
The Past Matrons Club met at the home of Mrs. Wroirchen of East Pleasant Street with ten members present. Mrs. Harold G. Wolfe presided over routine business, followed by a social period and refreshments. The group planned the January 4 meeting hosted by Mrs. Ralph Posie in Wright Street.
Members of the Junior Debs met Monday evening at Miss Mary Hughes of North Craigie Steel as hostess. A small social hour followed, with Miss Maxine Queen serving as president. The next event is planned for Monday December 13 at the home of Mrs Colotty McClintark, 43 West Curtis Street.
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