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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1942
Page
5
Fourteen members of the Mentor Club enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs. Eleanore Griswold home Monday evening. Santa Claus entertained as the ensemble choir of the Senior High school sang Silent Night.
Twelve members of the Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren in Christchurch met at the home of Mrs Charles Bughee for an enjoyable evening of cordial fellowship and conversation.
A small group met on North Center Street last evening after a brief business session. Carol singing followed and gifts were exchanged with Mrs. Bugbee receiving a hand-painted cake plate. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. A. J. Vansen hosted a Christmas party at her Snyder Circle home Monday evening for her club members. Winners of games included Mrs. Fred Doubles, Mrs. John Stevenson, Mrs. Lonie Sperns, and Mrs. Robert Roach. Decorations featured Christmas themes and gifts were exchanged before a refresher lunch.
Nine members of the Poetry Society gathered at Mrs. Jesale K. Newton's home on South Center street for a festive regular meeting and Christmas party. Scandinavian and original poems were read, gifts exchanged, decorations added Christmas spirit, and refreshments were served to close a pleasant evening.
Mrs. Robert Bumbough hosted the bridge club Tuesday evening at her East Waye street home. Miss Rosemary Auer and Mrs. Edwin Cole won the two-table honors. Yuletide gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Bumbough served a chicken pie and strawberry Bavarian cream.
A daughter born this morning to Mr and Mrs Russell Darrow at Coly Hospital in My and Mrs Darrow formerly Mulldred Kundrilik. A baby boy also born this morning to Mr and Mrs Dean Mitchell at Coly Hospital Corry.
Rex Lockwood from the Time-Study department of Aero Supply was honored at a farewell dinner. Twenty attendees at the Boston House heard he would soon enter military service and he received a gift from the group.
The Aero Supply sales department held a Christmas gathering in the LaZona lounge of the Hotel Corry last evening. Fourteen employees and Mrs William Graham of Warren attended a turkey dinner at seven. A social period followed with gifts exchanged.
Ward Piccirillo was honored at a family gathering held at their home last evening. A group of about eighteen attended including Mrs. Ma Jerie Lucia of Warren. The event honored his brother as he leaves tonight with the group of selectees. The dinner was served by his sisters Misses Jane and Lena Piccivilio.
Former Corry Junior High teacher Miss Janet Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs John Crosby of the Pittsburgh area married Captain Cheaseman in Alexandria Tennessee on November 2. Cheaseman serves in the U S Army engineers corps.
Sunday school members from Pres byterian church attended a Tuesday dinner at Pitfield Inn then met at Miss Jacqueline Howard’s home to plan a Sunday morning worship during Sunday school. Attendees included Mrs Boyd and Misses Dean Anderson Marion Heath Mary Graham Elaine Haight Jacqueline Howard.
A birthday event for Robert Bumbaugh of East Wayne Sareel celebrated his eighth birthday after school at home. Guests included William Shallop, Robert Scott, Jack Scott, John Par, Walter Ross and James Stowe who enjoyed games and lunch, followed by cake and gifts from friends.
At a Rotary Club gathering, a General Motors war film contrasted American youth in 1939 with life in Europe under war. It depicted defense production shifts, public awakening, and archived footage of Pearl Harbor's December attack. Guests included D. B. Supplee, W. McAra, and Frank Watlins.
Mrs Albert Carnive hosted the 8 B Chi group with a dessert, Christmas decorations, and bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs Fred Lauer and Mrs Nellie Merker. attendees included Mrs Irn Wickwire Mrs Lee Shepard Mrs Ray Wolford and others. The club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Latter.
Mr and Mrs Deall Black hosted a family dinner on Tuesday night for George A Black who departs with the selectee contingent tonight. Attendees were relatives of Mr Black, son of Mrs Nova Black of this city.
The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Van Guilder for a Christmas party. Miss Florence Brooks led devotion and Miss Bina Johnson was elected president for the coming year with Mrs Van Guilder and Miss Brooks as officers. A sleigh ride with Epworth League was planned, games and contests provided entertainment, gifts were exchanged, and Christmas refreshments were served.
The Amici Sewing Circle met at Mrs Carl Lyons home on South Center Street for a Christmas and December birthday party. Honored were Mrs Glenn Davin and Mrs Floyd Dougherty. A Thanksgiving baskets report was given, carol singing and a Christmas reading followed by social time and Pollyanna. The committee served lunch with jello cake and tea.
Mrs. Millie Nelson hosted a birthday dinner at her home on Wayne Street for Charles Laupin who turned 84. Guests included Mrs Herbert Haupin of Beit Lake and other attendees joined in dinner games and contests.
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