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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

5

Episcopal Guilds Share Christmas Party at Emmanuel Church

The Lillia Guild and Emmanuel Episcopal Church choir held a Christmas party at the rectory on Maple Avenue hosted by Rev and Mrs Joseph R Clair. About thirty members and guests attended with Mrs Clyde Shotzbarzer in charge of the program and a gift exchange for St Barnabas House.

Lillia Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Joseph R. Clair Maple Avenue Clyde Shotzbarzer Clair Luke Chimes Club St. Barnabas House North East Hi Langdon Rowe Don Williams Carl Davis North Certayubreet Guild

Christmas Party for Mead Park Booster Club Members

Mead Park Booster Club members met at the Rod and Gun Club for a Christmas party sponsored by the Corry Welfare Association. Games were played and Christmas cookies and hot drinks were served. Bert Welden was host.

Xesuerosy Auweaoon Mead Park Rod and Gun Club Corry Welfare Bert Welden Ghatehan

Golden Lax Tablets Advertise for Health

An old style advertisement touts Golden Tax Tablets to cleanse the intestinal tract and remove poisons. It claims gradual, gentle effects without increasing the dose and markets the product as a healthy habit for young and old.

Local Society Notes Highlight Birthdays Weddings and Visits

Society items from Corry note Karen Stnare’s eighth birthday at North Center Street and several engagements and announcements. Mr and Mrs Stuart Long return from Florida trips including Key West and Everglades visits. R G Barnes relocate to a redecorated apartment over a local store, while Frank Hepler and grandson Ray plan a May return to Corry after wintering in Tucson. Articles mention service members, club anniversaries, engagements Kay Elizabeth Sprickman and Darrow W Schabacker, and infant Mary Catherine Dundon. The piece also covers residents moving, winter plans, and local group performances by SP EBSQSA.

Karen Stnare James Sinars North Center Street Stuart Long Key West St. Petersburg Florida Everglades National Park Truman R. G. Barnes West Pleasant Street Frank Hepler Ray Hepler Corry Heplers Franklin Street Tucson Ariz Erie Karl H. Sprickman Kay Elizabeth Darrow W. Schabacker Fern B. Schobacker Lnte Elmer Schabacker J. Kay Frank J. Theuerkuuf Darrow General Elestric Co Walter Dundon Snyder Circle Mary Catherine Paby

Nurses Alumnae Christmas Dinner in Corry

Nurses Alumnae Association sponsored a Corry event at the Corry Hotel dining room Tuesday evening. Turkey dinners at 7:45. Decorations included birch and red green motifs, a musical Christmas tree, evergreens, Santa and reindeer, and floating candles. Mrs Mildred Denton played music. carol singing followed with Bracken Keating Company providing carol books. Mrs Richard Powers won the door prize. contest awards went to Hilda Christian O Ongley and Ruth Lanston. Gifts exchanged. evening described as pleasant.

Corry Cory Nares Alumnae Association Santa Claus Milton VanDreser Mildred Denton Bracken-Keating Company Richard Powers Hilda Christian O. Ongley Ruth Lanston

Rotarians Host Wives for Ladies' Night Christmas Party

Corry Rotary Club members and their wives met Tuesday at the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry for a Ladies' Night Christmas party. Fifty attendees enjoyed turkey dinners at 6:30 p.m. Tables were festively decorated with red and white tapers and evergreens. Mrs. Howard Miller Mrs. T. S. Kelsey and Mrs. D. Donald Watson arranged decor. Mr. Watson acted as toastmaster. A gift exchange occurred. Barbershop quartet members William Leaby Loyd Thomas Richard Hulbut and Harry Hickle performed and the group sang carols.

Corry Mr. Watson William Leaby Loyd Thomas Richard Hulbut Harry Hickle The Barbershop Quartet Singers

Christmas Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Bumbaugh

Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh of East Wayne Street entertained her contract bridge club and three guests. Two tables played with Mrs. Shindledecker winning the special award. A Christmas gift exchange followed with salad course served. Next meeting set for January 13 hosted by Mrs. Walter Krupa.

Bridge Club Robert Bumbaugh East Wayne Street Contract Bridge Club Kenneth Shintledecker Howard McMuffin This City M. A. Walker Wildwood N. J J. Fred Kinley F. Lowe Edwards McMullin Shindledecker Walter Krupa Pleasant Street

Brownie Scouts Hold Christmas Party at Church

The Brownie Girl Scout Troop met Tuesday evening in the recreation room of the First Presbyterian Church for a Christmas party. Thirty five Brownies attended with leader Miss Elaine Haight assisted by Mrs Edward Hossbacher, Mrs Viola Noltinger and Miss Jean Foster. Santa Claus gave gifts and carols were sung after a bountiful dinner at 6:30 o'clock.

First Presbyterian Church Teir Elaine Haight Edward Hossbacher Viola Noltinger Jean Foster Santa Claus

Local families plan Christmas visits and travel

Mr and Mrs William Dunlap of North Center street depart for Canton Ohio to visit relatives then Cincinnati to see their son Clarence and family for the holidays. Miss Patricia Ohrn arrives from Villa Maria College Erie to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Obra for Christmas and New Year. Mr and Mrs Clifford Redding, students at Houghton College, are due to arrive to visit Mr and Mrs HH Redding. Frank Herberg Sr leaves for New Castle for funeral services in memory of his nephew Donald Grawford, body returned from Europe.

William Dunlap North Center Street Canton Cincinnati Clarence Dunlap Patricia Ohrn Villa Maria College Erie Albert Obra Clifford Redding Houghton College Houghton N. C Redding East South Street Frank Herberg Ning New Castle Mem Ory Donald Grawford

W C T U Christmas Party Held At Methodist Church

The W C T U and guests gathered yesterday at the Methodist Church for a red and green decorated Christmas party. A 6:40 p.m. dinner served to 30 members and husbands preceded devotions and a program including songs, recitations, and a playlet. The next meeting is set for January 6.

Methodist Church Gerald Begley C. A. Mountain Frank Lillie C. A. Johnson Mildred Young Russell Cassett Leon VanTassel W. £. Brown William Halfast N. J. Kline Dart Johnson John Clark Cassett Miss Young

Dairymen's League Officers Plan January Meeting

Dairymen's League officers met Tuesday with 12 present at the plant office. They outlined plans for the annual meeting at LOOP Hall on Saturday January 3. An oyster dinner will be served at 12:90. A film titled The Dairymen's League Heritage of Our Rural Northeast will be shown. Sub district No. 17 meets January 30 at the ICCF Hall with Pred H. Sexauer of Auburn to speak.

Redding Loop Hall Dairymien's League Northeast 1.C.C.F. Hall Pred H. Sexauer Auburn Jan the Teague

Friendship Aid Society Christmas Party Held at Elk Street Home

The Friendship Aid Society met at Mrs. Jesse Whitney’s home on Elk Street for a Christmas party attended by 37 members and guests. Miss Esther Pounds led devotions, Mrs. Lynn Campbell presided, and members exchanged gifts after a social evening of visiting and making fancy work with salads Ritz crackers cake and coffee served.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Friendship Aid Society Jesse Whitney Esther Pounds Lynn Campbell

Doctors Dine at Hotel Corry Social Evening

Twelve doctors attended a dinner and party in the private dining rooms of the Hotel Corry Tuesday evening. Delighted guests enjoyed turkey dinners and a lively evening followed.

Vue Aueinueps Lory Medicail Society Hotel Corry Ariel

Christmas Party Held By Hearlers On Washington Street

On a Tuesday afternoon 12 Hearlers met for luncheon at 121 Washington Street with a greens decorated table and exchanged gifts. Members shared Christina poems and socialized after the meal. Attendees included Mrs Morris Bonsteel Mrs W G Arnold Mrs Emma Carroll Mr John T Golegreve Mrs Ida Lindell and others. The club will recess until March 15 with Mrs FB Sullivan hosting at a West Pleasant Street home.

Steyn Hearlers Christina Morris Bonsteel W. G. Arnold Emma Carroll John T. Golegreve Ida Linendell C. P. Rickerson B. Sullivan J. Young Howard Taggart C.F. Crom M. Lena Mather FB. Sullivan West Pleasant Street

Poetry Society Christmas Party Highlights Readied Home Program

Members of the Poetry Society gathered Tuesday evening at the North Center Street home of C. W. Jones for their annual Christmas party and amateur program. Mrs Marjorie Clark attended as a guest. The event featured poems and stories with seasonal themes and each member presented an original writing. Mrs Jones decorated her home and the serving table glowed with silver red and white colors and pine emblems. A dessert course was served and Christmas gifts were exchanged.

Poetry Society Marjorie Clark North Center Street C. W. Jones Eah Consiges Fm Gamay Reyndiv Tele Newton South Genter Aly

Rebekah Groups And Guests Enjoy Holiday Social

The Rebekah Helping Hand Club met yesterday at the LOOF Hall for an afternoon gathering. Members and the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge with spouses shared a 6:30 p m dinner. Decorations fit the season as Mrs. Charles Stewart impersonated Santa Claus and distributed gifts. Christmas carols, with Mrs. Merrill Litsie on piano, followed. A White elephant sale chaired by Mrs. Walter DeJean and awards to Mrs. Fred Hoesnes and Pred Mixer capped the event. The entertainment chair was Mrs. C L Auer, kitchen chair Mrs. Howard Loveland, and clang room chair Mrs. Frederick Beall.

Rebekah Rebekah Helping Hand Club Thazear Loof Teo Lady Frankin Rebekah Lodge Charles Stewart Santa Clan Merrill Litsie Walter DeJean Fred Hoesnes C. L. Auer Howard Loveland Frederick Beall

Final Christmas Dance Plans Announced by Local Auxiliary

The third annual Christmas Dance, hosted by the Laces Auxiliary of Cor ry Hospital, will be held Friday evening December 26 at St. Blasts Mall. Tickets sold by auxiliary members with proceeds supporting hospital activities. The event features a semi formal dress code, live entertainment, and refreshments. Miss Ann Harmon and Miss Mary Hughes will serve the punch, under the general chairmanship of Mrs. Rael Hight, with a large hostess and committee list assisting in all arrangements.

Murchers of the Laces Corry Hospital Filam IV Tod Welock St. Blasts Mall Leli Thersale Bey Ann Harmon Mary Hughes Gusillary Mise Rael Hight Ingsune Ag Borey Corbin Mies W. Broekeri Hall Rober Franz Roger McCray Favors Robert Catlin William Wildox Coriin Ruth Bennett Walter Ross Howard Ross Vusinis Follent W. Bate Janes Sindy Gerald Staples Byldiuh Ver Tassel Walter Bl. Beott

Aero Foreman's Club Views Steel Making Film

Eleven members of the Aero Foremen Club met at the Aero Supply Mfg Co plant for a technical meeting. A sound film on steel production from iron ore was shown, featuring United States Steel Company's Steel Man series, proving both interesting and educational. Refreshments were served after the session.

Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc Aero Phremer Club Veetlar Myniily United Satu Steel Company Widh Steel Man Seryyne

Christmas Party Held by Toca S00 Club Attended by Guests

Mrs Edward Becker Jr hosted a Christmas party Tuesday evening for six members of the Toca S00 club and two guests Mrs Alfred Morison and Mrs Kenneth Beck. Mrs John Zepka won the card award as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.

Edward Becker, Jr Toca Alfred Morison Kenneth Beck Edward Becker North Center Pbjeet John Zepka Mel Becker

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