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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
5
PTA Council members and guests gathered Wednesday evening at the Junior High School for a dinner and regular session led by President Mrs. Robert Tunner. Mrs. Ben Skinner gave the innovation as delegates reported from the PTA convention in a panel discussion.
Mrs S E Bower of B D 3 hosted her contrac bridge club at home with two tables. Prizes went to Miss James Lewis Mrs E Harmon and Mrs Roger Brown. A gift exchange and dessert followed. Mrs Brown to entertain after holidays. Leeds Ms Lawrence Davison and Mrs Herbert Dahl attended. Next council meeting set for February 11 at Concord School.
Tables of the Howell movement joined in a two session three session bridge championship at the VEW Garden Room sponsored by the Corry Bridge Association. Winners included couples Kinley and Rowe, Young and Young, and Rossin pair. Next Wednesday features a Christmas dinner at Hotel Corry with card play to follow. reservations led by Mrs Theodore Hubley.
VEW Coollettes meet in the Garden Room of the VFW Home with Mrs James O Brien chairing in Mrs Bernice Davis absence They contributed to the Hospital Fund and purchased a healing item Mrs Rosa McElroy won the door prize after which CHULA pL session and exchanges were held Tables were serenely arranged for a Christmas meeting Hostesses Mey Prabl Selirader and Mrs O Brien served salad and desserts This note refers to a January 8 event in Elida W H and date.
Special Agent Fred Halford announced a warrant for Bell's arrest in Parkersburg on a 4a charge for violating the Federal Reserve Act by making a false entry in bank records. Bank President George F. Frederick said the shortage was found during a routine audit by a stockholders examining committee.
Corry Court Conception No 25 of the Catholic Daughters of America held its annual Christmas party with a tureen dinner served by Miss Agnes Lynch and committee. The group collected 30 dollars for Gannonvale and Harbor Creek homes and donated to Bishop Gannon. Guests included Rev Francis Graves and Mrs Fousman. Garol singing and solos followed, with a cake raffled. Membership applications are due by January 1.
Members of the Helping Hand Club held a social at TOOF Hall with a tureen dinner and Christmas party. The organizing committee included Mrs. George Ellsworth Mrs. Fred Hoenes Mrs. Howard Loveland and Mrs. Fred Mixer. Afternoon activities featured card play and gift exchanges. Officers will be elected at the next meeting on January th.
Members of Jackson's Floral Gardens bowling team gathered last evening at Mrs. Harold Jewell's Macadam Hill home. Guests enjoyed visiting and games with awards presented to Mrs. Robert Bracken and Mrs. Walter Pury. Refreshments were served as the event concluded.
Members of the Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church gathered for a 1 o'clock Christmas luncheon at the parish hall. Hosts were Mrs. Frank Lockwood Mrs. Don Williams and Mrs. Morris Bonsteel. The group donated gifts to St Barnabas House in North East.
A daughter arrived this morning at Cory Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Edwards. Mr Edwards is the former Wanda May A. Another daughter was born last night at Cory Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Walter Foster at 1975 West Plessant Street. Mrs Foster is the former Gladys Hoffman.
A Christmas dinner party was held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Anderson for the Birthday Club members. Forty four guests attended as Mrs. Elmer Shurer celebrated a birthday. Christmas decor brightened the scene with place cards and table appointments. Guests received small favors and exchanged gifts. Games followed and Mrs. Anderson read a Christmas story. Hazel and Lona Merker plan to host the club on January 13.
Forty nine members of the Sciota Community Aid and their families attended an oyster dinner yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Heslink. A gift exchange and Christmas music followed. President Mrs John Kolsite led a brief session, the group deciding on a white elephant sale at the next meeting to be announced. Mrs Lottie Raymond led devotions.
Mrs E W Feldt hosted a bridge gathering with her club members last evening. Prizes went to Mrs Ben Kintald and Mrs Horton Davis, and Mrs H K Powell received a special award. Refreshments followed as the group adjourned to next Thursday for their annual Christmas supper. Mrs Powell will host cards after the supper at the Hotel Corry.
Mrs Lawrence Davison hosted a Christmas party at her home for Concord School Parent Teacher Association teachers and executive board members. Eighteen guests enjoyed a hors d oeuvres supper with beverages and favors. Contests followed with prizes won by Mrs Frank Anthony, Mrs Mary Lou Ingorelli and Miss Amy Bavessi, then tea and dessert served.
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