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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

5

Aero Foremen Club Christmas Party in Corry Chit Rooms

Members of the Aero Foremen's Club hosted a Christmas party for their wives and 40 children and grandchildren at the chit rooms on Second Avenue and West Main Street last evening. Santa distributed gifts and a buffet dinner followed a film shown by General Motors Corp. Several local residents and visitors were listed as attendees, with plans for the next meeting and guest speaker in January.

Aero Foremen's Club Second Avenue West Mair ‘Street Santa Claus General Motors Corp Oscar Kinney Rean McElroy Robert Allison Kinney Elroy Allison Fred McGruder National Association of Foremen D. A Hillstrom The Cosry-Jamestown, Mfg. Gorp

Young People Hold Christmas Party at EUB Church

The Young People's Sunday School Class and Youth Fellowship of the Evangelical United Brethren Church hosted a Christmas party last evening at Miss Phyllis Halfast's West Church Street home. About 20 attendees enjoyed games, movies, a gift exchange, and refreshments of chili crackers cookies and coffee with Erma Gilson and Robert Fish as assistant hosts.

Young People The Evangelical United Brethren Church Phyllis Halfast West Church Street Erma Gilson Robert Fish

Four Daughters Born to Silvis Family at Corry Hospital

Me and Mrs Harry Silvis of R D 4 welcomed a new daughter at Corry Hospital late last evening. The baby is the couple’s fourth daughter, joining a growing family in Corry.

Harry Silvis R. D Corry Hospital

Legion Auxiliary Chooses Gifts and Soap Purchases

Eighteen members attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the North Center residence. They voted to send a ton of Kirkman's soap to Deshon Hospital, plus Christmas gifts for patients, and approved a $5 TB Bond. A Christmas party for children is set for tomorrow 2 to 5 pm at the Legion Home, with a Holiday gathering that evening. The next auxiliary session is January 5.

Mark Anderson Fred Young William E. Davies J. R. Carhart Legion and Auxiliary Legion Legion, Auxiliary Anna Anderson

Holiday Activities By WRC and GAR Units

The Indies of the Women's Relief Corps No 49 and J J Andrews Post Auxiliary to the GAR hosted a Christmas gathering at the IOOF Hall with a business meeting, new member, and gift exchange. Seventy attended a 6 PM dinner, and an evening program featured music, a pageant, and raffles. Officers to be elected January 5 amid nominations by Mrs. McClintock, VanTassel, and Williams.

the Indies of the Women's Relief Corps J. J. Andrews GAR Henry Hill Mattie McIntyre

King's Workers Class Organized Last Evening

The Sree Ws ETE TERT Valley E.U.B. Church hosted Rev and Mrs J Leon Manoval for a Christmas party and to form the King's Workers class. Officers elected were Mrs Georgia Lyons president George Mulvin vice president Mrs Edna Williams secretary and Mrs Arlie Tanner treasurer. Twenty five members and friends attended with games gifts and refreshments of ice cream fruit cake cookies and coffee. Mr and Mrs Dan Lindberg to host January 19 meeting.

Sree Tert Valley E.U.B. Church Dan Lindberg

Newton Club Meeting With Mrs Keppel in Grand Valley

The Newton Club from Grand Valley met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Walter Keppel of East Frederick Street. The ladies enjoyed visiting following the occasion and had a gift exchange. Guest Alice Kelly of Torpedo Wasia attended.

Newton Club Walter Keppel Grand Valley East Frederick Street Mite Alice Kelly Torpedo Wasi

Women Of The Moose Hold Christmas Dinner

Women of the Moose gathered at the lodge rooms on North Center street for their annual Christmas party with forty members present. Mrs Adabelle Courtney chaired dinner. gifts exchanged after. Senior Regent Mrs Leland Wilcox led the 8 p.m. business session. Three new members initiated and awards given to Mrs Clifford Dundon and Mrs Marjorie Gellagher. January 5th listed for next large session.

Moose North Center Street Adabelle Courtney Moosehaven Leland Wilcox Moose Club Mra Wilcox Spring Street John Hornick White Street Clifford Dundon Marjorie Gellagher

Howard Addresses D.A.R. Christmas Meeting in Wales Visit

C M Howard spoke to the Indies of the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the D A R last evening on accepting four Christmas spent in a castle in Wales. Mrs R B Mosier hosted 30 members at Mapleave N U E home. Dr Mosier presented magies from a western trip last Summer. Refreshments were served and a Pleasant holiday program was arranged with Miss Ethel Matthews, Miss Helen Morrell and Mrs Helen Brown assisting.

C. M. Howard D.A.R Yn Castle Wales Brokenstraw ‘Valley Ethel Matthews Helen Morrell Helen Brown

Mrs Harold Powell Hosts Card Club Christmas Party

Mrs Harold K Powell of North Center siest entertained the members of her contract bridge club last evening at the annual Christmas party. Members presented her with 2 surprise housewarming gifts and she received a beautiful putt. A three dinner was served at 0:30 oclock and holiday season attire was worn. For cards Mrs Hor fond, Davis, Mrs Ellsworth Holt and Mrs Walter H Scott received awards with a special prize by Mrs W Bracken. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Raymond Anderson of North Center.

Harold K. Powell North Center Siest Contract Bridge Club Powell W. Bracken Raymond Anderson North Center

Club Social Gatherings at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Members of the Luthe ran Fellowship League hosted a Christmas text social in the church social room. Miss Virginia Fay played accompaniments as the program featured Dickens Christmas Carol and Clement Moore tale origins with slides and records. Rev Harr S Bowman received a brass altar desk from the Altar Guild as thanks for service.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Luttheran Fellowship League Virginia Fay Clement Moore Gerald Staples Altar Guild Harr S. Bowman

Scout Committee Meeting at Waterford District No 2

The annual District No 2 Scout Committee gathering drew 100 members and families to Waterford Methodist Church last evening. Rollo McCray presided as district chairman, cub masters and scoutmasters received gifts from their sponsoring institution, Dr Lytle Rodgers Free of Waterford spoke on Two Pals, with several local residents listed as absentees.

Waterford Rollo McCray Dis Ricé Lytle Rodgers Free Mountain Woodrow Hess Robert Fleming Royal Messenger Alfred van Dresar E. F. Betles T. S. Kelsey Ed Gardlit Arthur Litz Paul Crowell Jack Vani James Wells Opal Triscuit

Carol Program At Columbus Sunday Service

A program by the Columbus Community Church choir is set for Sunday at 8:15 PM. The event features a cantata of Christmas carols and hymns including Noel, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Silent Night with prayers and offertory.

Columbus Columbus Community Church Bethlehem Savious

Spencer Aid Packed Christmas Box for Quincy Orphanage

Members of the Spencer Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Robert Clark's home for the annual Christmas party. They exchanged gifts and packed a Christmas box for Quincy Orphanage and Home. President Mrs. Clark led the business session, followed by a carol sing and visiting. In January Mrs. Merrill Lillie will host a gathering.

Moon Robert Clark B.D Spencer Ladies’ Aid Society Quincy Clark Merrill Lillie R. D

Jay Dee Club Party At Nichols Home

Wille Lee Nichols entertained 26 Jay Dee Club members last evening at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Nichols, 25 William Street. Guests enjoyed games and dancing, with sandwiches cookies and candy served late.

Hilltop Club Holiday Meeting Held at Mrs Triscuit Home

Thirteen Hilltop Club members gathered at Mrs. Merle Triscuit's R D 1 home Wednesday for a holiday party. Vice President Mrs. Arvid Anderson led the business session and plans were made to meet with Mrs. David Shank on January 4. Christmas carols, poems, a Buessing contest won by the hostess, gifts, and a holiday jello dessert course with doughnuts and coffee followed.

Hilltop Club Merle Triscuit R. D Arvid Anderson David Shank Zern Aikens

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