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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
5
An oyster dinner for 69 people marked a daylong Christmas party for Sciota Aid members and families at Mr. and Mrs. Tyan Hatch home. Holiday trimmings adorned the hosts home and a gift exchange followed a social sewing period before adjourning with no date set for the next meeting.
Elks dupli trite brite tournament last evening saw high scorers Claude Messenger and J Tred Kinley with 33 points, L E B Graham and John Rea ers 298, John Blatt and Li A Rossin 28's, Theodore Hubley and William Dyckes 27, in a possible score of 48 points across four and one half tables. The final session of this nine week event is set for next Thursday evening in the lodge rooms.
The Corry room of the Hotel Corry hosted the annual holiday party of 25 Aero Supply Company office girls. A 7 o clock turkey dinner featured ground pine decor and gifts. Miss Jiln Ficcardi won the game award amid carols and gift exchange. plans were led by Mrs. Frank Buehner. Visitors include Dr and Mrs Furst and relatives from Florence Alabama and Seattle.
Mrs Thomas Varassa hosted eight canasta club members at Mrs Robert Wickwires North Center Street home on Wednesday evening. The group later traveled to the Hotel Corry for a turkey dinner. Gifts were exchanged and awards for canasta went to Mrs John Weis and Mrs Norman Bernink. Dessert was served by Mrs Varassa.
At the Columbus PTA business session Mrs. Warren Wickwire led the group as they agreed to split the cost of school Christmas ties with the teachers. A program of Christmas readings songs and a short student play delighted parents. Refreshments were provided by the third grade under Miss Florence Cote grove. Planning for the next meeting April 10 was by Mrs. Dan Taggart and committee.
Emmanuel Guild gathered Thursday evening at the parish hall for a holiday meeting. The program opened with songs and The Lord's Prayer recited in unison, led by president Velma Moore. Members brought gifts for the St. Barnabas Home and officers served refreshments. Next gathering set for January Lith.
Mrs Langdon Rowe entertained her Thursday night bridge club at her Wayne home with all members present. Awards were won by Mrs Raymond Anderson Mrs Harold Powell and a special prize went to Mrs Walter Scott. Guests were served light refreshments and will meet next for a Christmas party at Me C W Jones's home.
At the E U B Church parish hall a Christmas family night drew over 100 attendees with a 10 age average. Jerrold Lansaverry organized the program featuring devotions and a song service led by Miss Helen Bush. A nave titled In The Footsteps Of The White Witch Doctor told the life of an African who became a medical missionary. Mrs. Dan Culver welcomed guests, and refreshments were provided by several members including Mrs. Carl Lyons and Mrs. Ray Beagle. A follow up gathering is set for January 11 hosted by Mrs. Alton Rigby.
Mrs Howard Ross hosted her contract bridge club on Raymond avenue last evening. Winners were Mrs R G Tunmell Mrs Ross and Miss Ruth Bennett. Dessert refreshments were served and the serving table featured red carnations miniature reinseer and other holiday pieces. Mrs Mary Jourdet will entertain the ladies next on January 4.
A Concord Community House party was held last evening by the Concord Variety 4-H Club and the SEW Club. John Smith from the Evie extension office attended. About 50 youths enjoyed games a gift exchange and a warm refreshments of cookies sandwiches and cocoa.
James Waller Nichols born Thursday morning at Providence Hospital Beaver Falls to Mr and Mrs Richard Nichols of Monaca Pa Formerly resided in this city at 248 Worth Street The note records a new arrival and addresses of the family.
The Raymond Foreman’s Club hosted an evening at Columbus Community Church featuring an unusual gift exchange. Victor Orn, E W Feldt, and Mrs Victor Orn received standout gifts as a bountiful turkey dinner was served to attendees. Guests included EW Feldt and spouses, J F Hverlem and spouses, Joseph Pitcavage and spouse, and Richard Bachomner and spouse. Amby Allen welcomed attendees and remarks were given by Feldt Heerfeln Pitcavage. Contests and prizes followed with Mrs Edward Brigham and Warren Johnson winning door prizes.
Mary Jean Kaletee and David Barmon Jr wed on December 9, 1950. The couple, both Wittenberg alumni, met at college where he belonged to Delta Sigma Phi and she to Alpha Nu Kappa Delta. He serves in the U S Army Air Force in the South Pacific.
Mrs William Hoffast and Miss Mary Pirro co hosted a bridal shower for Miss Sophie Gronostaj ahead of her December wedding to Sgt Herbert Combs. Eighteen guests played games with awards to Miss Virginia Miller Miss Lucille Kimmy Mrs Opal Ayers and Miss Elisabeth Hamilton. A pastel refreshment table and a crepe paper umbrella gift enhanced the event.
Penelec employees and guests attended a holiday dinner last evening at the Garden Room of the VFW Post Home on West Washington Street. The Ladies Auxiliary served dinner at 6 oclock with remarks by ET Cherry, manager, and C G Sturdivant.
The Helping Hand Club held a Thursday afternoon gathering at the T. O. O. F. Hall with 25 members enjoying singing and recitations. Gifts were distributed by Mrs Judith and Howard Loveland, followed by a tureen dinner at five o’clock. The club will send cards to shut ins and will collect clothing for needy families at the January meeting.
Eleven attendees at Teah Drug Store held a Christmas party at Mrs. Henry Davis Jr s West Pleasant Street home. A regal dinner at seven featured a Christmas motif with games cards and a door prize won by Miss Theron Sweet. An exchange of gifts ended the event.
The C G G Club met at Tarbell’s for a holiday dinner with a chicken menu. Fourteen members and two guests Mrs Cleve Morton and Mrs A 5 Bony attended, then the group moved to Mrs Bert Haight’s East Bund street home for a jovial evening. Contract bridge awards went to the participants.
Mrs Leo Muldevick and Mrs Louis Valentine with Mrs M H Van Dresar and Mrs Donald Fail won canasta prizes. Mrs Halsht served dessert with coffee and candy canes as favors. They exchanged gifts and planned to send candy to children at St Joseph's Orphanage.
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