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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
5
A continuation notes the Hiss-Chambers inquiry nearing its term end with possible indictments. Washington investigators plan to release secret papers alleging a Red spy ring operated in the State Department a decade ago and warn that the documents contain military and diplomatic secrets Russia could use.
Local society column notes visitors and weekend stays in Jamestown and nearby towns. Roger Ary and Olin Bracken Jr of Pittsburgh arrive for a weekend at their homes. Mrs Charles Rugar Jett travels from Jamestown after visiting her parents in the city. James Jett to stay with grandparents. Miss Katherine Reynalis returns to St Vincent’s Hospital Erie after a two day visit with her mother Mrs S H Reynolds East South Street. Mrs Arnold McCaslin travels to Union City to visit her mother Mrs Poster Childs. Ralph Larson returns from Boston and New York on business for the Corry Jamestown Mig Corp. Mr and Mrs George Reemtsen of Ashtabula to visit Gilsons in Jamestown for a weekend.
The A Cappella Choir of Carry High School announces its seventh annual Christmas concert for December 17 at 9 15 p m in the Carry High School auditorium. Admission is free. Director Lynn Rive presents a program featuring solos, carols, instrumental ensembles, and choir numbers including St Night Westminster Day o Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Ave Maria Schubert and Bring 4 Torch.
The W T U held a Christmas program last evening at the Methodist Church. Mrs Lloyd Johnson chaired the event with Miss Naam Johnson in charge of music. Readings and a play titled Miss Rosa Brings Christmas featured several participants. Homemade candies were served after the program.
Columbus P T A sponsors penny supper and bazaar on Wednesday at the school. Supper served in the cafeteria with a bazaar upstairs selling aprons fancy work and baked goods to raise funds for the P T A treasury. Candy sale and fish pond for children also planned with Mrs Alfred Hansen chairing and several helpers listed.
Warren Ross of 503 West Washington entertained eight members of his Presbyterian Sunday School Machristas class with a dinner party last evening. Mrs Ross served a delicious dinner at 6 o clock for James Watson Olin Capwell William Corbin Rien Follett Ronald Ruiter Leo Pfeiffer Robert Mogunkin and Paul Crowell. Gifts were exchanged and decoration favors included colored plastic bells. Games and social time followed.
Mothers at the Cutting meeting elected delegates for the Chautauquin County Guinneas. Mrs. Carl Marsh and Mrs. Raymund Ohmer will serve as delegates. A Well Baby Clinic project discussed with plans to begin in April. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Vernion Humphrey in January with Mrs. Roy Redmopt as speaker.
Approximately 50 ladies from the Hospitality Club of this city plan to attend the Christmas luncheon on Tuesday December 14 at the Hotel Cory. The menu includes fried chicken biscuits mashed potatoes frozen peas rolls and headomly sandwich. Twenty five cent Christmas gifts will be exchanged and the group will sing carols. Clyde Sholzbargey will present The Other Wise Man as part of the program. December committee members include Ms E P Belief the general halhniien gid Mes William Lauby Mrs Robert Galbreath Ms Clifton M Howard and Mrs Frances Fortister.
The Columbus Aid Society held a Christmas party at Columbus Community Church with 25 members and guests. Officers were elected with Mrs Gillard Casler as president and a plan to pack Christmas baskets for the needy at Mrs Hollis Upperman’s home in December.
The Treon Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church held a Friday bazaar to raise funds for Christmas stockings for Bethesda Orphans Home and the orphanage. Booths offered aprons fancy work plants wreaths dolls baked goods and candies. An audience enjoyed a social dinner and an Ash pond display while sixty members organized under G A Hillsteam as president chair coordinated the successful event.
Booster Club members are invited to a Christmas party at Corry Hod and Gun Club Park. The Gorey Welfare Organization sponsors the event scheduled for Wednesday afternoon December 1 from 4 to 10 o clock. Miss Clara Hill is general chairman with Mrs Eugene Davis as district chairwoman.
The Presbyterian Guild met at the church yesterday with devotional led by Mrs Ida Uinedoll. Mrs Florence Amy was reelected president and chaired the business meeting. Officers named included Mrs McCray as vice president Mrs George Thompson secretary Mrs Linendolt assistant and Mrs Ferry Wichely treasurer. A program by Meg Gilbert L Boyd included readings and a Christmas feast. The guild plans a text setting event on January 14 at the church.
Moyss entertained 110 members of the Friendship Club yesterday afternoon at her East Main street home. Ten members present played games with awards to Mrs Bertha Warner Ms Charles Mulligan and Mrs Doin Decker. Christmas punch crackers cake and coffee were served and gifts exchanged. The next meeting will be held in three weeks at the home of Mrs Roy Swart RD 9.
Office workers of the Aero Supply Mfg Co Inc invite members at a dinner event tonight at Hotel Cory in the main dining room. Turkey dinners are at 6 30 with about fifty attendees including guests. Afterward the Corry Room hosts dancing with Wayne Eysus and other entertainment. a committee led by Miss Margaret Koslyss and Harold Burgnori coordinates activities.
Mrs Willard Shreve was honored by the Birthday Club at New West Bath Street home hosted by Mrs Lawrence McCray. 13 guests played games and door prize given to Mrs Ly Shreve. Refreshments included cake bread birthday coke and coffee. The next meeting is planned for January with details to be announced.
Gary City Chapter No 17 Oxtler Easter event at The Magostic Temple to aid Mrs Harard Sweet and others. Decorations of Christmas greens Claire Girenfutionsy and snowmen were noted. Tea table featured greens and napers. Various handkerchieves gifts and painted items offered. Mrs JS Wesley and MD How 420 Ross co chaired with members assisting.
The JOY Sunday School class of the Presbyterian Church with 44 members plans a Christmas party Monday evening at the Snyder Borough Community Building. Dinner will be served at 6:30 after a Windy Street barbecue. Transportation calls to Mrs. Robert Leud or any committee member.
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