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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1946

Page

5

Ministers and wives discuss ecumenical trends in Corry

Ten ministers and wives of the Corry and Union City Ministerial Associations met for lunch at Tarbel's. Rev. Minnigh presided, Dr. James West led devotions, and Rev. Tickner spoke on ecumenical trends. The association voted to donate 10 to the Salvation Army and Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. Officers were elected: Merriman president, Hildebrand vice president, Whiteman secretary treasurer. Plans announced for a January 6 to 12 week of prayer themed Power Through Prayer. Next meeting set for January 6 at the Corry Church of the Nazarene.

Rela Meering Cony Union City Salvation Army Erie County Health and Tuberculoals Association Corry Church

Duplicate Bridge Event Stirs Small Hotel Crowd

A small crowd at Hotel Comny hosted six tables for a duplicate bridge evening. East and West winners were E. F. Pain and Mrs. A. S. Boag with 58 percent. Second place went to Mr. Boag and Miss Sarah Powell with 54 percent. North and South top pair were Mrs. C. W. Jones and H. J. Davis at 57.14 percent. Plans for the next play, scheduled for January 8, were announced by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fowell.

Hotel Comny E. F. Pain A. S. Boag Mr. Boag Sarah Powell Juanita Stranahan Ruth Lanston C. W. Jones H. J. Davis Walter Scott Leonard Burk

Engagement of Eva Jeanne Chase to Richard Dale Upperman

Mr and Mrs Frank E Chase of R D J Corry announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Eva Jeanne Chase to Richard Dale Upperman son of Mr and Mrs Sam Upperman of Columbus. Eva Jeanne is a Corry Senior High School 1946 graduate and works at Ajax Iron Works. Richard attended Columbus schools and works at Corry Jamestown Mig Corp. The wedding will be a near future event.

Frank E. Chase R. D. J. Corry Eva Jeanne Richard Dale Upperman Sam Upperman Columbus Miss Chase Corry Ajax Iron’ Works Upperman Corry- Jamestown Mig

Otterbein Guild Met Monday Evening

The Otterbein Guild of the Evan gelical United Brethren Church met at Miss Patricia Campbell’s Seventh Street home with sixteen members. Campbell presided, Du brosky reported on Christmas in foreign lands, and gifts were exchanged. Next meeting January 14 will be announced.

Otterbein Guild The Evangelical United Brethren Church Patricia Campbell Seventh Street

Y M C A Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party

Mrs Charles Graham of East Main Street entertained twenty six members and guests of the Y M C A Auxiliary for a Christmas gathering with a bountiful dinner and exchanged gifts. Clyde Shotsbarger shared The Other Wise Man tale and played sound pictures including Christmas carols cartoons Flip the Frog and a hunting dogs reel.

Charles Graham East Mainstreet Clyde Shotsbarger

Man finds relief from rheumatic pains after RHU-ATD

A Corry man reported years of leg pain and swelling from muscular rheumatism. After starting RHU-ATD, he says the bone ache disappeared the next day and swelling and stiffness eased, restoring his ability to walk. The ad claims RHU-ATD contains three key medical ingredients and is sold at local drug stores.

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N B Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Fitch Home

All members attended the N B club Christmas gathering held Monday evening at Mrs. Frank Fitch's East Columbus avenue home. A tureen dinner was served and gift exchange enjoyed. Progressive 500 winners were Mrs. Oliver Brown Mrs. Beatrice McGraw and Mrs. Carlyle Birch. Mrs. Paul Crowell of Wright street will host the December 30 meeting.

N. B. Club Frank Fitch East Columbus Avenue Oliver Brown Beatrice McGraw Carlyle Birch Paul Crowell Wright Street

Bertha Dorwin Hosts Christmas Party for Shipping Dept

Mrs Bertha Dorwin entertained twelve women employees of the shipping department of the Raymond Mig Company at her West Wayne street home for a Christmas party. A bountiful dinner was served at six with holiday decorations. Gifts were exchanged and dancing games and visiting followed. The hostess received a banquet of flowers from the guests.

Bertha Dorwin Raymond Mig. Company West Wayne Street

Local Ladies Host Christmas Party for Women of the Moose

Mrs Bertha Darwin and Mrs Helen Moore chaired the Mooseheart committee and entertained fourteen committeewomen at the former's West Wayne street home. A Christmas party featured 500 with awards to Mrs Audrey Hansen and Mrs Gera Damon. Favors included sachets and a gift exchange followed a supper of sandwiches relishes fruit jello cake and coffee.

Bertha Darwin Helen Moore Mooseheart Committee Women of the Moose West Wayne Street Audrey Hansen Gera da

Christmas Luncheon Hosted by Readers Club

Valries Urom and Miss M Lena Mather hosted thirteen Readers members and guest Mrs. Fred Steadman of McKeesport yesterday afternoon. A luncheon at one o'clock featured Christmas decor and bell motifs. Members exchanged gifts and recited favorite carols. Next meeting set for January 6 at Mrs Mortis Bonsteel’s home on North Center Street.

Valries Urom M. Lena Mather Fred Stead- Man McKeesport North Center Street Mortis Bonsteel

Elks Lodge To Attend Initiation In Meadville

Meadville initiation for a class of candidates will be held with Elks members traveling to Meadville. Members are asked to meet at the Lodge at 5:00 PM for dinner at 6:30 PM in Meadville.

Elks’ Lodge Meadville

Haklunds welcome son at Corry Hospital

Mr and Mrs Raymond Haklund of 613 West Pleasant Street announce the birth of a son at Corry Hospital late last evening. Also Mr and Mrs Darrell Eysor of R D 1 Corry report the birth of a son. Mrs Louise Oaelin is the former Mrs Eysor.

Raymond Haklund West Pleasant Corry Hospital Darrell Eysor R. D Corry Eysor Louise Oaelin

Auxiliary Of Elgin Cemetery Association Elects Officers

The newly organized Auxiliary of the Elgin Cemetery Association met at Mrs. Fred Palmer Sign with fourteen members present. Mrs. Palmer was elected president, with Mrs. Clarence McCray as vice president, Mrs. L. J. Eisenman as treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Howles as secretary. The next meeting is set for January 17 at Mrs. Lem Wright’s home in Elgin.

Elgin Cemetery The Elgin Cemetery Association Fred Palmer Palmer Clarence McCray L. J. Eisenman Robert Howles Lem Wright Ilzin

500 Club Meets At North Center Hosts

Air and Mrs. Oscar Fritz hosted a 500 club evening at their North Center street home. Two fiebles were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Harvey Loveland and John Ohrn. A Christmas themed salad, crackers, cake and coffee served late, and guests took home miniature figurines as favors.

Air Oscar Fritz 500 Club North Center Street Harvey Loveland John Ohrn

Cmdr and Mrs Walling Honored in Concord Street Visit

Mr and Mrs B D Matkensie entertained a small gathering on Concord street last evening honoring Cmdr and Mrs R G Walling who are visiting on their way to Florida where they will settle. A pleasant social evening was enjoyed.

Mme Lynn Sill Beaverdam Jamestown W.C.A Andrew Hanlin Dorothy East South Street Rochester Edward Wolcott Clahfum State Teachers College Floyd Wolcott East Main Street Lawrence Thomas Automotive Brie Press Club William Scott Wheaton College Scott Wayne Street Lloyd Thomas Snyder Circle Grand Haven Mich Melvin Nelson Rey F. A. Hook Adrian Cmdr

Bazaar nets over 375 for Catholic Daughters fundraiser

Members of Court Conception No 35 Catholic Daughters of America report a weekend bazaar raised over 375. Door prizes went to J A Trost Rose Mary Williams Ann Royek Lea Rhynard Victor Dempsey Helen Morrell Thomas Benim Walter Purdey. Proceeds from the religious booth under Mrs James Cassidy will go to the Sisters of Mercy.

Court Conception No. 35 Catholic Daughters of America J. A. Trost Rose Mary Williams Ann Royek Lea Rhynard Victor Dempsey Helen Morrell Thomas Benim Walter Purdey James Cas~ Rsidy Sisters of Mercy

Birthday Party for Mrs William Dunlap

Mrs William Dunlap hosted a birthday party at her North Center Street home with contract bridge and 500 as entertainment. Prize winners included Mrs Richard Rossbacher and Mrs IC T Anderson for contract and Mrs George Stanford Jr and Mrs Sarah Almeck for 500. Guests listed include Mrs Louis Jackson and others, with a luncheon of macaroni and tuna salad and birthday cake.

Tercing Gueysanel William Dunlap North Center Street Contract Bridge Richard Rossbacher T. Anderson George Stanford, Jr Sarah Almeck Louis Jackson Philip Zalaeck Milton Zalmeck Milton van Dr

Waitress Shot to Death in Allentown

Mrs. Lillian Vincent 42 a waitress was shot to death near a busy Allentown corner just before midnight. Bystander Robert Rowe 29 was wounded in the leg by a ricocheting bullet as he approached the couple her husband John and Mrs Vincent. Detective said Rowe described the scene and the shots.

Allentown Lillian Vincent al Melzel Robert Rowe

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