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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1949

Page

5

J F Club Guests Of Mrs Robert Proctor Christmas Dinner

Nine members of the J F Club met at Mrs Robert Proctor s Essex Street home for a Christmas dinner and progress ive 500. Prizes went to Mrs Amon Peterson and Mrs Guy Sutton Mrs Lloyd Thomas and Mrs James Has jet received awards. Gifts were exchanged and late in the evening graham cracker cream pie pickles tea and coffee were served by Mrs Proctor. Mrs Henry Hicks will host the next meeting January 10 at her Marion Street home.

Wis Donald Tanner J. F. Club Exsex Street Robert Proctor Guy Sutton Lloyd Thomas James Has— Jett Amon Peterson

Westminster Choir member joins Jersey City concert

Coen Teun, son of Mr and Mrs Tracy W Whitehead of East Pleasant Street, has been chosen for the Symphonic Choir at Westminster Choir College Princeton as a sophomore. He will sing Handel's Messish with the Jersey City Symphony Orchestra in a concert this evening in Jersey City.

Jack Whitehead Tracy W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Westminster Choir College Princeton M. J Jersey City Symphony Orchestra Jersey City Jack Cohol

Witherspoon Circle Christmas Dinner at Columbus Home

Sixteen members of the Witherspoon Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met for a teen dinner and Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Merle Page's home in Columbus. A 6 30 dinner was served, holiday decorations were displayed, and a gift exchange occurred. Mrs. O W Bracken won the award in a game. next month's meeting is planned for January with Mrs. East Bele of West China society.

Witherspoon Circle Mrs. East Bele Wast Chinen Sist

Raymond Foremen Club Social Christmas Party Highlights

Members of the Raymond Foremen's Club entertained their ladies and guests at a Christmas party at the Columbus Community Church. The program opened with remarks by club president Carl Henton and featured a toastmaster, entertainment acts, a gift exchange, and door prizes from The Nast Company and Paul's Men's Wear. The event aims to become an annual affair with future meetings planned for January 24 at the company plant.

Raymond Foremen’s Raymond Foremen's Club Columbus Community Church Carl Henton Henton H.W. Foldt J. H. Heerlein Richard Jo Bachelaer Everett Elmaquis Alan Dimick Edward Brigham Nast Company Paul's Men's Wear Bacheter Elmquist Allen John Jones Russell Cassett Nichols Warren Johnson

Raymond Bachomer to Head Holy Name Society

Diocesan director Rev Charles Ward of Lawrence Park spoke at St Elizabeths Hall as seven men attended the Holy Name Society meeting. Officers for 1950 were elected with George Taylor as president, Bachomer as president, and officers James Allyn, Paul Webe, Robert Sullivan, and Cyril Guynn named. A social followed with refreshments and a meeting slated for January 10 at St Edwards Hall.

Raymond Bachomer Holy Name Soc Charles A. Ward Lawrence Park Holy Name Societies Holy Name Society St. Elizabeth's Hall John DeSanti Ted Ward George Taylor Raymond J.bach Omer James Allyn Paul Webe Robert Sullivan Cyril Guvnn Holy Name St. Edward's Hall

Family Meeting of E U B Church W S W S Heads Busy Program

A gathering of 64 members and families at the Evangeli cal United Brethren Church featured scripture reading from Luke II, carol singing led by Carl Lyons, solos by Joanne Haenel Jeanne Haenel and Dorothy Grover, prayers by J Hal Smith and H Ray Han, and a mission box offering for Mrs Roa in Ebor City Florida. Remarks of thanks were given to Ivan Benninak and the Girls Christian Services Guild. A recitation and music followed, with a devotional on loyalty to the church and an educational display. The executive committee served cookies and coffee. Next meeting set for January 12 at Mrs Car Hen im North Genter street.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Alfred Haenel Carl Lyons Joanne Haenel Jeanne Haenel Dorothy Grover J. Hal Smith H. Ray Han Bethlehem Mr. Lyons Roa Ebor City Fin da Culver Ivan Benninak Harold Fish Girls Christian Services Guild Ann Dubrosky Donna Sherwood Phyllis Halfast Helene Rae Harris Ruth Bailfast Harris Lyle Chase Gulver Lyn Campbell Ray Reade Gerald Bagey Car Henim North Genter Street

Local Sorority Chapter Met Tuesday Night

The local sorority chapter met Tuesday night with members and officers present. Mrs. EB Curtis of East Con Prest Street and Alfred Morrison attended as guests. plans for Saturday evening refreshments and a demonstration by Martha Spaulding were announced. the next meeting is set for January.

Arti Sigma Phi Eb, Curtis East Con Prest Street Alfred Morrison Mark Hotlaay Ered Walsh Martha Spaulding Mie Pestrom

D A Hillstrom Addresses Concord School Teachers

D A Hillstrom spoke to teachers of the Corry School District yesterday at Concord School. He described his trip to Sweden and Europe this summer, discussed education taxes Social Security and government, and praised Liberty in New York. Santa Claus figures and holiday cookies were shared by Concord School PSP.A. members. Mary Anderson students made the figures.

E Corry Concord Lynn Rice Dor Jovy Boer D. A. Hillstam Sweden State of Liberty New York Arbor Williams Miller

Golden Links Sunday School Party Brightens Church Hall

The Golden Links Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church hosted 82 members for a holiday gathering. Mrs. J. B. Cogan led devotions, Mrs. Zuella McElroy chaired the meeting, and Christmas games and contests accompanied a festive supper. Gifts were exchanged, and a teacher received a gift from the group. A planned January meeting was noted for later.

Ghvissmas Golden Links Methodist Church J. B. Cogan Zuella McElroy Irvin Young W. L. Marsh Santa Claus McElroy Frank Lillie George Royce Clarence Mountain Glenn Sanderson Minnie Nichols Cogan

Mrs Frank G Whiteley Hosts W C T U Meeting

The W C T U gathering at Mrs Frank G Whiteley's home included 17 members and guests. Carol music opened the program led by Mrs George Chase, with devotions by Mrs Floyd Johnson and readings led by the hostess. A letter from state president Emma Leonard and a Florida Texas trip slide show followed. Cookies tea and cake concluded the event.

Frank G. Whiteley George Chase Floyd Johnson Buke Grate Thompson L. TL. VanTassel Emma A. ‘Leonard VanTassel Whiteley Florida Texas Chinlauque Lake

Birthday Party for Miss Louise Sherwood in Spar Town

Louise Sherwood of Spar transburg celebrated her sixth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Joseph Sherwood. Guests enjoyed chicken dinners, birthday cake and ice cream, favors of horns and balloons, and gifts. Attending were Roger Stranshaw, Misses Shirley and Mary Ann Dimer, Deborah Fish, and Mary Hahn.

Uss LoUis Sherwood Spartansburg Joseph Sherwood Miss Sherwood Roger Stranshaw Shirley Mary Ann Diemer Deborah Fish Mary Hahn

Luncheon Bridge Club Meets at Beo's Restaurant

Seven members of the Luncheon Bridge Club plus one guest, Mrs. Grome Rickson, met yesterday afternoon at Beo's Restaurant for a badge event and an after luncheon period. Mrs H Langiod Rowe led the afternoon, awarding contracts to Mrs C W Bronkon and Mrs EA Hermit. The report notes upcoming meetings and member rolls.

Bridge Club Beo’s Arcup Grome Rickson Hea

Rotarians Honor Ladies At Christmas Dinner

Rotary Club members entertained their wives at the annual Christmas party last evening in the Corty Room at the Hotel Cor lay. Decorations included red and green tapers evergreens and a large Christmas tree. The event featured gifts exchanges a singalong led by Rev Harry S Bow nan and Stewart Long with Glenn Middleton at the piano and a humorous address by C J Campbell of North East titled Why We Caugh with jokes anecdotes and poetry.

Harry S. Bownan Stewart Long Glenn Middleton Shirley Bennett Marilyn Canfield Samuel Canfield Janice’ Johnston J Mira Heerlein C.J. Campbell North East Priest Peaker Lad

Shower Honored Mrs. Thomas Saxton

Mrs Khamis Saxton was honored at a stork shower hosted by Miss Juli Zepke and Mrs. Frank Gravina at Gravina's home. About twenty friends attended and presented gifts. Games included canasta and bingo with prizes won by Mrs. Philip Mel Cray and Mrs. Raymond Root. Refreshments included sandwiches, cookies, relishes, coffee, nuts, and mints. Miss Theresa Bogniak sang several selections before the party ended.

Khamis Saxton Juli Zepke Frank Gravina Csnasta Bingo Philip R. Mel Cray Raymond Root Saxtom Theresa Bogniak

Anniversary Party Honors Donaldsons at 18th Wedding Anniversary

Donaldsons M/Satali Mee Bruce Condiction celebrated their eighteenth wedding anniversary on December 12. Hosts Bernard Porter and Spring Greek provided hospitality for about fifteen attendees. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Blair Craft of Warren and Mrs Carl Dollaison and Wilkin Surinidson of Marth Warren.

Donaldsons M/Satali’ Mee Bruce Condiction Dast Evering Catd Mra Bernard Porter Blair Craft Warren Cleve “Donaldson R. Dh. McKean

Party For Brownie Girl Scout Troop 120

Brownie Girl Scout Troop No 10 at Washington School held a Christmas party at Mrs Allan Has brouck Mead Avenue home. Twenty three girls attended from 2 to 5 30 pm with decorations, carols and games. Mrs Hasbrouck gave each girl a Brownie pin. gifts exchanged. Refreshments included finger sandwiches, Christmas cookies, apples and chocolate milk. Snowman favors made by the Brownies. Next meeting set for Tuesday January 3.

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Hospitality Luncheon at Hotel Corry Recalls Christmas Cheer

The Hospitality Club Christmas Luncheon at Hotel Corry drew forty-one attendees in the main dining room. Tables formed a U shape with seven-branch candelabra, evergreens, and snowberries. Mrs Olwir gave blessing, and the group sang Silent Night before a 1 o'clock luncheon with Mrs Sullivan providing accordion and piano music.

Hotel Corry Hospitality Club Joseph R. Olwir James Sullivan Corry

Anniversary Party at Swantek Home Honors Davis

A surprise anniversary party at the Swantek residence on West Pleasant Street honored Mr and Mrs Henry Davis Sr celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary. Twelve family members attended with cake and coffee as gifts were exchanged and a festival concluded. Committee members were Mrs Carl Davis chair, Miss Beas Wilson, Mrs Louis Valentine, Miss Elizabeth Rogers and Mrs Ramsey Rogers. The next meeting is January 3 at the American Legion Home.

Henry Davis Third Avenue Tidioute Lanter Steve Swantel West Pleasant Street Davis Carl Davis Beas Wilson Louis Valentine Elizabeth Rogers Ramsey Rogers American Legion Home

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