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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

5

Society notes reflect Townsend Plan club election in Corry

Acte regular meeting of the Townsend Club No 1 in the Macabee Hall elected Mrs L R Tiffany president the first lady to hold the post in Torachi Frank Morris became vice president Mrs Archie Briggs second vice president A M Briggs secretary Eugene Smitty assistant secretary Clyde Cook treasurer Frank Brooks will continue as club lecturer Secretary Heaberg from Warren spoke on Better Building supporting the Townsend Plan to stabilize the economy and protect the young and elderly The next meeting will feature a penny supper Christmas program officer installation and advisory board appointments Visitors included Misses Margaret Bartholme Vera Harvey Neylon Schreckengost Elgunor Christensen and Gertraude Gaffney.

Sycrety. Heaberg Warren Business Men's Club Margaret Bartholme Vera Harvey Neylon Schreckengost Elgunor Christensen Gertraude Gaffney Eric Tuesay Aftorrman J. B. Paterson Maple Avenur East Orange Ruth Becker ix Erie George Boyd South Cert Ter Street Daugher George Mallick Helen ‘Keller Virginia Hyols Betsy Ross Mary Gron Ostar Kathleen Wise DuBois Reading Corry Lloyd Stowe Chicago Raymond Manufacturing Company

Miss Verna Wetmore Honored At Farewell Party

Mrs William Johnson hosted a farewell party on Fairview Street for Miss Verna Wetmore who will move to Philadelphia in February to study nursing at Jefferson Hospital Eight guests attended the evening with Miss Romianosky serving punch and presenting a variety of gifts to the guest of honor

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Mrs Croker Hosts 4 Party at West Park Place Home

Mrs John Croker and Mrs Everett Phillips honored Mrs John Croker with a 4 oclock party at 24 West Park Place. Five hundred tarnished the entertainment as prizes went to Miss Florence Hachomuer and Mrs Alec Wojciechowski. Guests included Mrs Carl Hixson Mrs Wilbur Lathrop Mrs Charles Skinner Mrs Ralph Flick Mrs Mershall Hughes Miss Helen Gumbleton Miss Victoria Wojciechowski Miss Bachomnet Mrs Wojciechowski and Ms Craker.

John Croker Everett Phillips Melvin Copbett West Park Place Florence Hachomuer Alec Wojciechowski Carl Hixson Wilbur Lathrop Charles Skinner Ralph Flick Mershall Hughes Helen Gumbleton Victoria Wojciechowski Bachomnet Craker

Nurses' Alumni Ass'n Plans Christmas Dinner Event

The Corry Nurses' Alumni Association met last evening at the nurses' home with Mrs Edith Davis in charge. Plans were discussed for the Christmas dinner party on Wednesday evening December 20 at Mrs Clayton Turner’s home on East Main Street at 7 o'clock. Fifty cent gifts will be exchanged.

Corry Acubiguon Edith Davis Clayton ‘Turner

Golden Links Class Hold Christmas Party at Methodist Church

The Golden Links class of the Methodist church organized a Christmas party with thirty three members and guests in attendance. Mrs William Jewell and others chaired the event with Mrs Reed in charge of arrangements. Tasteful refreshments and a gift exchange completed the holiday gathering.

William Jewell Betty Jones William Myers C Warner George Gordon Fred Mixer P. L. Swanson Myvi FL B. Reed

Quarterly Conference at Y B Church Tonight

Dr S Paul Weaver of James town No will conduct the first quarterly conference for United Brethren in Christchurch this evening at 8 o clock All church officers are invited and expected to attend Coming to Cottage Hill Rey and Mrs Paul D Ford missionaries to the West will open the Cottage Hill church next Sunday evening December 11 Lanier slides will be shown with a number of other pictures from the islands All are cordially invited

Y. B S. Paul Weaver Jamestown United Brethren In Christchurch Cottage Hill Paul D. Ford West Ladies Cottsge Hill Lanier

Mrs Harold Roberts Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Roberts entertained members of her bridge club at her home on West Pleasant Street. Awards were won by Mrs Ruth Becker and Mrs Elisabeth Willisins, with gifts given as part of a Christmas affair. The hostess served a stud lunch to members including Mrs M I Moore, Mrs Viewr Demp, Mrs Lawrence Nichols, Mrs and Berry, Mrs Hazel Gick, Mrs Williams and Miss Becker. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs Gels home on East Washington Street.

Harold Roberts West Pleasant, Street Ruth Becker Eliabeth Willisins Moore Viewr Demp Lawrence Nichols and Berry Hazel Gick Williams Becker

O F S Club Hosts Chicken Dinner and Christmas Party

Members of the O F S Club enjoyed an eight chicken dinner at the European Hotel then a Christmas party at Mrs LeRoy Dickinson's home on West Wayne Street. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Oscar Colburn and Miss Ethel Matthews. Gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Mrs Walter Dish from Youngsville, Mrs George Kinte, Mrs Colburn, Mrs Henry Decke, Mrs Ross Mead, Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff, Mrs Ross Pehlman, Mr Paul Quinlisk, Mrs Dickinson, and Miss Matthews.

O.F.S. Club O. F LeRoy Dickinson West Wayne Street Oscar Colburn Ethel Matthews Is Group Walter Dish Youngsville George Kinte Colburn Henry Decke Ross Mead Ralph Vanderhoff Ross Pehlman Paul Quinlisk Dickinson Miss Matthews

Regular Meeting of Catholic Daughters of America Tonight

The Regular Meeting of Catholic Daughters of America Court Concepcions No. 25 has been postponed and will be held tonight at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served by the committee. A few attendance is desired as important business will feature the meeting.

Uteer Ginner Catholic Daughters of Alerlea Sual Eat O'Lock

Corry Women Named to GOP Committees in Erie

W. W. Hammond and Mrs. 5. Austin of Corry have been named on committees to assist at a Republican event in Erie. The Republican Women’s group names several Corry residents to attend and participate, with Mrs. Austin on the reception committee and Hammond involved in reservations.

Corry GOP Irs W. W. Hammond Austin Bee County Erie

Police speaker urges careful driving at Rotary meeting

Corporal John J. Burke of the local Pennsylvania notor police urged careful driving at the Rotary Club gathering at Hotel Corry. He stressed that carelessness causes most accidents and illustrated his point with examples. Private John Hornick attended as a guest speaker. the club plans a future event for needy boys next Tuesday noon.

John J. Burke Pennsylvania Notor Police Rotary Clubs Hotel Corry Burke John Hornick Jocgs Uwe

Corry Grange Christmas Meeting Planned Saturday

The Corry Grange Christmas meeting will be held Saturday evening in the Horn block rooms. Members should bring a term vent gift for exchange. A joint juvenile and adult program is planned with a playlet from the Permona Union City appearance. Lunch will be served and those not solicited are asked to bring sandwiches.

Corry Grange Union City

Tom Sawyer Play Set for Friday Night at Junior High

Students of Cory Buiiie schools stage Tom Sawyer at the Junior High under F Lowe Edwards. A public performance Friday evening is expected to draw a large crowd after a matinee. Director Edwards has a strong cast and rehearsals show a lively, creditable presentation. Attorney S I Skinner left for a business trip to Buffalo New York. Mrs EC Barney departed for an overnight visit in Erie with Mrs Setdell.

Sghany Caudren Cory Buiiie F. Lowe Edwards Mark ‘Twalbi Vance Joe S. 1. Skinner Bufalo N.Y EC. Barney Teft Erle Setdell

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