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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

5

Brokenstraw Parish Plans Holiday Events

Brokenstraw Parish outlines a series of holiday gatherings at local homes and churches. Neighbors from Lottsville road Columbus Will Market street North street Columbus Lake Corry road and Plank road groups will attend dinners games singing and refreshments with each home hosting an event this week.

Brokenstraw Parish Brokenstraw N. E. Dodd Lottsville Road Egal Columbus C. H. Wilkinson Ida Ohrn Ralph Curtis Market Street North Street Columbus Lake Corry Road H. B. Watrous Plank Road Road West of Rhode Island L Weaving

Mrs Roger Amy Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Roger Amy of North Center street entertained the bridge club Tuesday evening. Two tables played contract bridge while awards were prepared by Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt and Mrs John Goda. Mrs Amy served a salad course. Miss Theresa Roach of Eas Main street will host the next meeting on a date to be announced.

Roger Amy Mis North Center Street Richard Muckinhaupt John Goda Amy Theresa Roach Eas Main Street

Local society notes recount birthdays and community events

Elizabeth Fox of Columbus celebrated a 80th birthday at Cory Hospital and is recuperating at home. Local figures like Miles Falworth and Olga Blaha appear in career and employment notes. December 27th plans include a Progressive Club dinner at the Ritz and Christmas charity activities. Corry prepares holiday dances and church events.

Elizabeth Fox Columbus Cory Hospital Miles Falworth Mary Perry West Washington Street Drake Company Abt Alaska Mary Joseph Perry Progressive Club of Corry Ritz Raymond Tanner Boy Scout

Christmas Party At 500 Club Hosted By Mrs Weicht

Mrs Jennie Weicht of East Bond street entertained the 500 club with a Christmas party last evening. The Weicht home was decorated for the season. Prizes for card games went to Mrs Joseph Henline Mrs Margaret Hughes and Mrs John Newcomb. A Christmas salad course with hot rolls sponge cake and coffee was served. Gifts were exchanged and Mrs Alma Gardner of West Wayne street will host January 13.

500 Club Jennie Weicht East Bond Street

Local 500 Club Holds Christmas Party in Raymond Avenue Home

Mrs. Donald Clark hosted the Local 500 Club Christmas gathering on Raymond avenue with members playing cards led by Mildred Cross Harold Averill and Albert Pax receiving awards. Refreshments included hot rolls Christmas cake and coffee. Next meeting set for January 6 at Mrs. Robert Garfeths West South street home. Nearby notes mention Corry Nurses Alumnae decorations nearly complete at Corry Hospital and Mrs Esther Predlund of Jamestown traveling to Englewood California to visit her son Walter Frediumd.

Donald Clark Raymond Avenue der Progressive Club Thesday Aregent Mildred Cross Harold Averill Albert Pax Clark West South Street Robert, Garfieth Darents Rolland Stowe Essex Street Waterford Clyde G. E Erie Richard Mary Reynard Schlosser Corry Corry Hospital Esther Predlund Jamestown R. R. Marker Englewood Calif Walter Frediumd Albert, Whaley Youngsville Doris Black Rogers Structural Steel Offi

Local residents visit kin and friends over holidays

Mrs. George Mullick and children arrived from Norwich to spend the holidays with her parents in Bolith Center, while Mrs. Glenn of McDonald, Q., visited Mr. and Mrs. Bride Thomas. Mrs. St. Clair and Miss Lena St. Clair left for Erie for business, and Mrs. Eugene Smith was called to Greenville by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Therol Matteson plan to move to Brownsville, Texas, with daughter Jane joining later. Mr. and Mrs. Pollock and son from New Garden and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McClungenge of Diamond were guests at the Zorn Aikens home.

George Mullick Norwich Lena St. Cli Rebecca St. Clair Erie Eugene Smith West Church Steel Greenville Therol B. Matteson East Wayne Street Brownsville Deus Jane Matteson Eler Pollock New Garden Leroy McClugenge Diamond Zorn FB. Aikens Anc

Nurses Alumnae Elect Officers For Corry Area

Nurses Alumnae Association met with eight members. Mrs Clayton Turner hosted at North Center Street. President H A Crosent presided as officers were elected: Russell M Sherman president Turner vice president Mildred Young secretary Richard Bachorner treasurer A discussion led to a December 16 dinner party for graduate registered nurses at Hotel Cory. Next meeting set for January 1.

Clayton Turner Noth Center Street H. A. Crosent Russell M. Sherman Turner Mildred Young Richard Bachorner Corry and Vicinity Cory

Duplicate Bridge Play Ends Winter Tourney Night

Two ten tables competed in duplicate bridge last evening at the American Legion Home as part of the Winter tournament series. In North South, Mrs W Jones and Kurt Leads led with 108 points. Kinley and Cobbett topped East West with 105 while Zalmeck Hubley and Pigot Wright placed second and third respectively. Next Wednesday masters points will be up for grabs with Mrs M F Goyle handling reservations.

American Legion Anther North Inc South W. Jones Kurt A. Fred Kinley R. B. Bumbaugh A. S. Boag F. H. Barthelme West Kinley M.S. Cobbett Philip Zalmeck T Hubley Paul Pigot James Wright M. F. Goyle

Births Reported for Corry and Union City Areas

A son born to Mr and Mrs Carl at Corry Hospital on 227 South Center Street last evening. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Lincoln Comstock of R. D. 3 Union City at Corr y Hospital.

Carl Fiyons South Center Street Corry Hospital Sol Con'y Hospital Lincoln Comstock Union City

Club Social Gatherings and Scout District Dinner

The Washington Tall' Council district 3 annual dinner at the Methodist Church honored President Rollo McCray and Vice President Wesajon. Judge Burton Laub spoke on Scouting’s potential to curb juvenile delinquency. 58 attended as turkey dinner was served. District enrollment showed 108 Tenderfeet and other ranks with several merit badges awarded. Attendees from the city included Mr. and Mrs. Nast and others.

Reavi Hel OK Tous Ay Washington Tall’ Council Tio City Rollo McCray Burton Laub Erie Nast Vatusha Donald Watson Royal Messenger Robert Brown Paul Crowell

Christmas Party at Columbus School P T A

Fifty members and guests attended the Columbus School P T A Christmas party held at the Dean School. Mrs. Walker Gordon presided and led devotions. Lester Howles was noted for building an elevated platform for school programs. A short program featured vocal solos and readings. Awards were given for Christmas contests and attendance. Sandwiches, cookies, and coffee were served by Miss Florence Colegrove's room. The next meeting is set for January 1.

First Methodist Church Golden Links J. B. Cogan Matthew and Luke C. A. Johnson Fred Ross Ross Trvin Young George Gordon Edmund Bayy Batle Hasbrouck Christ— Thas Cogan Hasbrouck George Royce Percie MuCray C. A. McEnstarfer Johnson Columbus P. T. A Columbus School Dean School Walter Gordon Lester Howles Russell Moore Villace Toweher Benjamin Stinner Ava Marix Phyllis Hillnel Donald Small Floyd Abege Paul Ben ¢ Nink Harold Hil Florence Colegrove

Purchasing Agents Meet in Jamestown Wisconsin

The Purchasing Agents Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania will hold a meeting at the Hotel Jamestown Jamestown with a 6 30 dinner followed by a brief business session. Guest speaker William J Pritton works engineer for Van der Horst Corporation of America will speak and films will be shown. A social time is planned as the last meeting before Christmas and good attendance is desired.

Purchasing Agents Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania Jamestown William J. Pritton van der Horst Corporation of America

St Edward School P T A Christmas Party Draws 80

St Edward's School P T A held its annual Christmas party last evening with about 80 members attending. A short meeting approved a $5 donation to the Christmas Seal Punch and named committees for bingo and the January 6 gathering. A boys choir directed by Sister Mary Elen, plus recitations by Sister Myrene's third and fourth graders, performed. Gifts were exchanged after a dessert course set with Christmas decor.

St. Edward’s P. T. A St. Edward's School T. A Mary Elen Myrenes Jack Walsh Lester Lewis Alverd Ross Edward Commin

Quilting Club Formal Dinner and Christmas Party

Quilting Glut members held their annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. J. Harold Patterson’s Hast Frederick street home. A chicken dinner and holiday table decor accompanied a gift exchange and social hour. Guests included Mrs. T. Glenn of McDonald and Mrs. William Croft of Erie. Mrs. A. V. Cochran will host in January.

Quilting Club Quilting J. Harold Patterson Frederick Street Christies T. Glenn McDonaid, O William Croft Erie A. V. Cochran East Prederick Street

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