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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

5

Christmas Party at LTL Meeting Hears Devotions and Song

Members of the LTL met for a Christmas party yesterday afternoon at 4 at the First Methodist Church. Some 45 children attended with Devotions by Mrs Willis Brown on the temple of God verse. Mrs Frank Lille accompanied with Silent Night on her flexetone and Delores Ross and Nancy Schultz sang. Popcorn balls were treats and games were enjoyed. Next meeting set for January 15.

First Methodist Church Willis Brown Frank Lille Delores Ross Nancy Schultz

Dinner Party for Contract Bridge Club Attendees

Mrs. Ellsworth Holt and Mrs. Harold Powell hosted two tables of bridge with guests Mrs. Marjorie Clarke and Mrs. Frank Cole. The winner of the special prize was Mrs. H Langdon Rowe. A salad course was served and decorations matched the season. A Christmas dinner is planned December 18 at the Hotel Corry followed by cards at Mrs. Hor Aun Davis’s West Congress Street home.

Hotel Corry West Congress

Mrs Salvatore Consola Honored At Shower

Mrs Salvatore Consola was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Jonenhy Consola at her home on a Wednesday eve. The evening featured cards games rolls relishes cake and coffee for guests. Consula received a shower of beautiful and useful items.

Jonenhy Consola Consula

Sciota Aid Society Hosts Christmas Party

The Sciota Community Aid met at Peter and Schurman’s Sciota Road home for a Christmas party and oyster dinner for 65. Mrs Hoyt Raymond led devotion. Gifts were exchanged near the tree as carols were sung with Mrs Dewey Scott at the piano. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Dewey Scott of Rochester.

Sciota Dewey Scott Rochester

J O Class Holds Pleasant Christmas Party

The J O Class of the Presbyterian Church met at the Community House in Fairhaven for the annual Christmas party. A tureen dinner was served to 27 members at 7 o'clock, with evergreens and candles on the table. Entertainment included games and a gift exchange. Mrs. Glenn Wright won the door prize. The party committee consisted of Mrs. Camden Ruffner Mrs. Walter Krupa Mrs. W W Waterhouse Mrs Thomas Pryde land and Mrs Albert Fox.

J. O Presbyterian Church Y Fairhaven Glenn Wright Camden Ruffner Walter Krupa W. W. Waterhouse

Kiwanis Club Plans For Coming Year

The Kiwanis Club met at Rita Restaurant with 20 members and guest James Carstater of Elmira. President-elect TP Lowe Edwards led an organizational conference outlining 1948 plans for the local club and Kiwanis International and appointed committee chairs. Howard D. McMullin Jr. discussed Kiwanis International objectives and the 1948 Action Program.

Inursaay Kiwanis Club Rita James Carstater Elmira Lowe Edwards Kiwanis International Healy Howard d. McMullin, Jr

Red Cross Directors Met for December Session

The Curry Chapter American Red Cross board met at chapter rooms with Rev. Joseph R. Clair chairing. Reports covered 19 cases handled by the Home Service Corps, 50 Christmas bags packed, and 50 pounds of candy sent to Deshon Hospital. Mrs. Root resigned as executive secretary effective January 15. The group discussed state meetings, blood program plans, and upcoming events, with various members traveling for related duties and social engagements through January.

Red Cross Curry American Red Cross Joseph R. Clair Clair Harley Johnson Richard H. Rossbacher Charles Stewart A. Bruce Smith Dan Taggart William Houghton Don Williams Orval Root Johnson Hote Service Corps Stewart Houghton Deshon Hospital Community Service Camps and Hospitals Corps Root Craig Altoona American Medical Association Rev

School Study Circle Hosts Christmas Session at Dwyer Home

The Washington School Study Circle met last evening at Mrs. Paul Dwyer’s Franklin Street home. Members read articles from the P T A Magazine and discussed temperaments and child rearing. Decorations featured Santa, evergreens, stockings. Gifts were exchanged and plans for January's meeting were hinted.

Awelve Shee Uens Washington Pranklin Sitet Paul Dwyer P.T. A Dwyer

Columbus Aid Society to Pack 10 Christmas Baskets

The Columbus Ladies' Aid Society met with 25 members at the church for a regular meeting and annual Christmas gathering. Plans were made to assemble ten Christmas food baskets for needy families in Columbus and the immediate area. Donations may be left at Mrs Opperman’s home, with baskets to be packed on December 2. Prizes were awarded in games and Mrs Leslie Dade and Mrs Floyd Utege won. The next meeting on January 5 will be hosted by Mrs Clare Gordon.

D. A. Hilstrom New York City Pennsylvenia Society Tomorow Wyldorf Asturit Hillstrom Erie County Dwight D. Eisenhower Charles A. Halleck Indiana Congress E. J. Wright South Denvertreet Jamestown Hiram Brewer Ramon Ross Olean John Poletek H. J. Sheen Robert Lytle Roland Putnam John Milanovich Meadville N. Reynolds East South Street John Frontera Wesleyville Ralph Bailey Phely Home Clara B. Haight Marion Street Cain Ava Miller Thomas Dykins Alice Dykins East Washington Street Army Air Corps San Antonio Texas Leslie Wells Miss Jane Wells Louis Lundy J. F. Fraria East Frederick Street Philadelphia Robert Curtis Linda Jane Curtis Harrison Curtis East Congress Street Lindy Wallace Kiwanis Club Walelace Greenville Kiwanis Club Columbus Ladies’ Aid Society Jordan Cole Hollis Opperman Columbus Titale Mpperman

Worker heads to Warren for weekend deer hunt

Gharles Gesselbrecht of Ajax Troy Works leaves this evening for Warren to spend the weekend. He will be accompanied by RG West and Allan May and son Teddy for a deer hunting trip in that region.

Gharles Gesselbrecht Ajax Troy Works Warren West Allan May and Teddy

Pre-School Clinic Hosts Christmas Party

The pre-school age clinic groups gathered at the city building yesterday for a Christmas party. Santa Claus attended and a Christmas tree was displayed. Each child received treats of oranges apples and candy. The event was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and the Chamber of Commerce.

Sugaroen Enrickers Ais Uneir Ity Santa Claus American Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Cammeres

D A R Meeting Pleasant at Maple Avenue Home

D A R chapter met at the Maple avenue home of Dr and Mrs R B Mosier with 36 members and guests present. Regent Mrs E B Barnes led a brief business session followed by a quartet and solos. Jerome Davis spoke on three Christmas Days in the U S Navy and displayed souvenirs. gifts for a Southern mountain school were collected. next meeting set for January 8 at Roy and Mrs Clary on Maple avenue.

Jerome Davis United States Navy Mesier I Southern Mountain School Leon Brown Roy Mrs Claly Maple Avenue

Helping Hand Club Plans Christmas Party and Meeting

Helping Hand Club met yesterday at the T F. Hall with Mrs. Eugene Smith presiding. Plans were made for the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge and Helping Hand Club Christmas party set for Tuesday December 16. A tureen dinner followed. committee members named include Mrs. William Marsh and Mrs. Walter Desein. The next meeting is January 8 with officer elections.

Hook Sarah Zalecheck John Oliin

Salvation Army Home League Holds Regular Meeting

The Salvation Army Home League met at the citadel on East Washington Street for routine business and plans for the December 18 Christmas map party. Mrs. Raymond Laurie led the spiritual meeting and was named league chaplain. Mrs. T. C. Obitz spoke on Salvation Army Work at Christmas Time. Refreshments were provided by committee members Mrs. Barry Robinson and Mrs. Ernest Buetikofer.

Weasue Salvation Army Citadel East Washington Street Raymond Laurie League T. C. Obitz Uhy Barry Robinson Ernest Buetikofer

Auxiliary Card Party Brings In Funds for Hospital Room

VFW Auxiliary held a successful card party at St Elizabeth's Hall with 25 tables of contract and auction bridge In play. Prizes went to Mrs Louis J Si and Mrs Laverne Muller in contract, Mrs Dory Clark and Mrs Edward Moore in auction, and door prizes included a box of flowers won by Mrs Richard Powery. Revenue supports establishing an Auxiliary room at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Charles Wood chaired with committees led by Mrs Jean Field and others.

Vv. F. W Heginning At & Niclock St Elizabeth's Hall Louis J Si Laverne Muller Dory Clark Edward Moore Mary Debury Frank Wawreiko Richard Powery Frances Knapp Corry Memorial Hospital Charles Wood Jeam Field Clara H. Haight Hazel Shiss John Moo

Emmanuel Guild Christmas Luncheon at Parish Hall

Emmanuel Episcopal Church members gathered at the Parish Hall for a Thursday luncheon hosted by the Emmanuel Guild. A green luncheon was served around 1 pm followed by Christmas carols led by the Rev. Joseph R. Clair. A large organized effort packed charity boxes for St Barnabas House near North East, part of the guild’s annual outreach. yesterday’s hostesses were Mrs Morris Bonsteel, Mrs Poster Davis, Mrs Carl Davis, and Mrs William Matthews.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Joseph R. Clair Christman St. Barnabus House Chrld Morris Bonsteel Poster Davis Carl Davis William Matthews

W S W 5 Family Night Observed At Church

Evangelical United Brethren Church held Family Night with 48 members and guests of the W S W S attending. G T Bergman led the Christmas lesson and carols. Patricia Campbell sang O Holy Night. Readings covered China Philippines Mexico Spain Florida Africa and other lands.

Evangelical United Brethren Church G. T. Bergman Patricia Campbell H. A. Croscot China B. V. McClintock Philippines Hugh Mosher B. E. Bush Mexico Bergman Florida J. Hal Smith Africa Ray Beagle

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