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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
5
Ella Hamilton was honored at a birthday party hosted at her home on ing street with a large group of family and neighbors attending. The celebration included many attendees and gifts presented to the guest of honor.
Miss Berniece Brooks and Paul Mowry wed in a November 20 ceremony at the groom’s home in Takoma Park Maryland. The Seventh Day Adventist ceremony was followed by a reception. The couple plan to reside on Flower Avenue in Takoma Park.
The Luther an Young Women's and St Edward's PTA sponsor a holiday party for students at St Edward's School. The annual event was discussed at the PTA meeting with plans for entertainment and refreshments. The group voted to donate $10 to the Lindsey family and to purchase Tuberculosis Bond certificates.
The Townsend Club No. 1 elected a new president Mrs Archie Briggs to lead the club for the coming year and she will appoint remaining officers to be installed at the January meeting. Advisory council members include Stewart Messinger Mrs Belle Brooks Mrs Henry Bale Clyde Cook Archie Briges Frank Morris Bert Dickinson L A Tiffany A Mountain and Mrs Jessie taste. A fine supper preceded the meeting and plans were made for the Christmas party to be held Tuesday evening with the Tuesday 24th meeting postponed.
Gary Rotary Club member Harold A Gilbert spoke on the European Situation at Hotel Corry last evening. He read passages from Hitler and magazines including The New Yorker and outlined club business plus plans for the annual Christmas party and holiday noon meetings.
The newly organized Wom en's Association of St. Paul s Lutheran Church met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hillstrom on East Congress Street. Members spent the evening sewing for the Red Grass and were served refreshments by Mrs. Hillstrom assisted by Mrs D Armour Hillstrom. The January meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs Howard Ross on Raymond Avenue.
Mrs William Roehrig and Mrs Chino McLean hosted a party at the latter’s home on Franklin street in honor of Miss Mary Wise. She will marry Walter Carper of Harrisburg in Harrisburg Saturday December 71st. A spaghetti dinner was served at seven. Eight guests enjoyed the evening with card games. awards went to Mrs Roelwke and Mrs Donald Hull. The bride elect received two electric gifts.
A special meeting was held at Mrs. W. N. Loves on Marion street with ten members sewing for the Red Cross. A green dinner was served and a new meeting is set for Wednesday December 18 at the Jones home to quilt for the Lindsey family, victims of yesterday’s blaze.
The Womens missionary society of the United Brethren in Christ church will meet Thursday evening at the church. G T Bergman will lead with the topic A Pattern for Family Life Today. A good attendance is anticipated, Norman York of Detroit is expected to attend, and Mr and Mrs E York of Matt Street report a weekend visit from their son.
The E N E club gathered at Mrs. George W Andrus on East Congress street for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. W R Hullberg provided entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs. Vincent Anderson and Mrs. Andrus. Gifts were exchanged and the hostess served a two course dinner. The next meeting is January 14 at the home of M Clebert Curis on East Smith street with a paper on Mexico by Mrs. Ruth Foster.
The Golden Links class of the Ewuyume Cnemimas Methodist church held a Christmas party last evening at the church. Gifts were exchanged and entertainment included singing. Salad and dessert refreshments were served. The organizing committee included Mrs. C. A. Mountahy and others. a routine business session was led by president Mrs. John Fuller.
Canadian railway officials plan to ship about 200 000 Christmas trees to the United States this year. The move accompanies efforts to support seasonal demand and logistics for cross border trade.
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