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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

5

SOCIETY Dinner Meeting Held by Pitty Chapter No 86

The Pitty Chapter No 86 of the Com ception met at the ebb rooms on North Oehler street for a Christmas party and tureen dinner. Grand Regent Mrs G T Anderson presided as gifts were exchanged and a brief business session followed. Members planned Christmas gifts to mercy and church figures while a doll drawing rewarded Miss Mary McElroy. Members and guests, including travelers and students, were noted departing or visiting for holidays.

Gathelle America Ebb Rooms North Oehler Street Anna Shields James Whatton G.T. Anderson Mercy Gannondale Erie Mark Gannon Francis J. Graves Carl L. Heidi Johni Santi Mary McElroy Harold Cragg Raymond Dykes Mary Murray Mary Heath Leon Brown E. J. Roach Aril L. H. Graham M.A. Walker Brooke Yocny Wildwood N. J Robert 3. Bumbough East Wayne Richard Lindsley Northwestern University Evanston, Til Leon Lindsley Pirst Avenue Joh A. Blatt Mary Bile Rae William Jack East Smith Street Fort Lauderdalle Fla Miami Beach Mary Ellen Blatt Mercyhurst College Mary Lou Haight Earl Haight East Bond Street Eugene Graham Allegheny College Meadville L. E. Graham West Canaress Pauline Chesby Columbianiversity Presbyterian Hospital New York City W. Crosby County Line Road Walter W Stumley Nichols Franklin Street Merle Haskell Thurea East Pleasant Pittsburgh Ernest Richards Burgettstown Blandis Barnes J. C. Lanhan Lyle Boster Red Cross Azores Wiliam P. Foster Hamott Hospital Foster Ottama Town Ernest Simmonson Angola Ind Simmonsen Tri-State University Henry Simmonsen Liberty Street Spencer Thomipson East Main Street Jack Dey Transsylvania College Kentucky F. W. Dey First Avenue T. C. van Schoilt Kane Lawrence Thomas Lois McCray Chey Statler Buffalo Vaniouuis American Legion Auxiliary North Center Street Mary Orr National Defense Fund Washington, D. C Armutal Legion Auxiliary Cory Hary Burton Harry Neil Frank Schrader Helen Albaugh Wirs Glenn Wright V. EB. Om. Danujmv

Rehoboth Class Members Hold Christmas Party

The Rehoboth Evangelical United Brethren Church class met for a Christmas party with 26 members. Vernon Welch presided, the class voted a money gift to Quincy Orphanage, and Marshall Sherwood led devotions with a Christmas story. Mrs. Glenn Humes directed entertainment as carols and games were enjoyed and gifts exchanged. Refreshments were served by the committee including Mr. and Mrs. Renn McElroy and others.

Stenovoth Evangelical United Brethren Church Vernon Welch Clas Quincy Marshall Sherwood Glenn Humes Renn McElroy Welch Edwin Borstorff

Zajane-Gincott Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Walter Zajone of North Clymer announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Virginia to Carl Gincott of Columbus. The couple plans to wed next spring. Mary Virginia attended Clymer Central High School and works at the Raymond Mfp Company. Carl Gincott attended Columbus schools served 27 months in the Navy and now works at Ajax Tron Works.

Zajane-Gincott Walter Zajone North Clymer Mary Virginia Carl Gincott Gari Gincott St. of South Street Columbus Zajone Mr. Gincott The Clymer Central High School Raymond Mfp Gin-scott Navy Ajax Tron Works

Spencer Ladies Aid Meets For Christmas Social

The Spencer Ladies' Aid Society met yesterday with Mrs. Merrill Lillie of R. D. 3 for a Christmas social. Thirty five members and guests attended a bountiful tureen dinner at noon. In the afternoon a gift exchange was enjoyed. Mrs. Omer Crowell will host January 22.

Spencer Aid Spencer Ladies’ Aid Society Merrill Lillie R. D Omer Crowell

Kenneth Mathews Honored At Bear Lake Birthday Party

Eighteen children gathered recently at Kenneth Mathews Bear Lake home to celebrate his seventh birthday. The party featured games, refreshments, and many gifts from friends, making the occasion a joyful milestone for the honoree.

Kenneth Mathews Bear Lake Kenneth

Ladies Bible Class Christmas Dinner Meeting

The Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs. Carl Henton’s home on North Greater Street for a December moving and Christmas party. Seventy members and guests enjoyed a tureen dinner, devotions by Mrs. J. Hal Smith, and gifts exchange with readings by Leon VanTassel and Guy Bennink. Carols were sung and the next meeting is set for January 22 with details to follow.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Tades’ Bibl Carl Henton North Greater Street Welock J. Hal Smith Rosa Westley Leon VanTassel Guy Bennink

Kiwanis Ladies Party Delights Members at Hotel Cory

Kiwanis members entertained ladies with a Christmas party at the Hotel Cory. The event featured a comic opera Romeo and Julie, a historical tale, piano accompaniment, and contract bridge after a dinner served at six. Prizes were awarded to several guests as the evening closed.

Inerwants Lilly New Christmize Partey Cory Glirence Wallage Arthur Martin Lyn Rice Leswr George Mrs. Rice Cone Edwards

Raymond Shop Employees Plan Christmas Party

The Raymond Metal Company departments will host a Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Mrs Gerald Stapies as general chair and Ellsworth Harmon as toastmaster. Committees include Alain Dimmick Russell Gasset William Mitchell and James Maynard. Prizes, gifts, a musical show, decorations, and dancing are planned. 60 reservations have been made.

BuWara Raymond Mrs Company Gerald Stapies Ellsworth Harmon Alain Dimmick Russell Gasset William Mitchell James Maynard Mitchell Robert Drake Robert Shepard

Women of the Moose Hold Christmas Meeting in Corry

The Corry Moose chapter met for a regular business session and Christmas party led by Senior Regent Mrs. Donald Gates. New candidates Mrs. Val Sekerak Miss Marjorie Gallagher and Miss Ruth Clark were initiated. Donations were packed for Corry families and funds sent to Moosehaven for an oxygen tent. The group plans a January 25 conference and will meet again January 6 with refreshments served by Mrs. Harold Bruce and committees.

Women of the Moose Donald Gates Val Sekerak Marjorie Gallagher Ruth Clark Corry Modsehaven Harold Bruce Mooseheart

Birthday Party Honoring Elaine Mary Ohmer Turns Four

Mrs. Raymond Ohmer hosted seven children for Elaine Mary Ohmer's fourth birthday party on a Wednesday afternoon. Mothers attended with the youngsters who played games, with Faith Marsh and James Humphrey winning prizes. Miss Blaine Mary received many gifts as guests Joan Storer Diane Humphrey Sandra Green Suzanne Humphrey Faith Marsh and Eloise Marsh attended.

Elaine Mary Ohmer Raymond Ohmer R. D Elaine Mary Faith Marsh James Humphrey Blaine Mary Joan Storer Diane Humphrey Sandra Green Suzanne Elouise Marsh

Pre School Clinic Hosts Christmas Party at Fairhaven

The Fairhaven pre school club held a Christmas party for children and mothers at the Community Building in Fairhaven. Sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary and Chamber of Commerce, about twenty two mothers and children enjoyed candy apples and oranges given by Santa Claus. Ms Frank Gravino, Mrs Glennis Warner and Mrs Everett Elmquist oversaw arrangements.

Fairheven Fairhaven Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce Sissy Santa Claus Fravk Gravino Glennis Warner Everett Elmquist

Concord Ridge Ladies Aid Meets at Chelton Home

Thirty members and friends gathered yesterday at the Ernest Chelton home for a Christmas meeting of the Concord Ridge Ladies' Aid Society. A green dinner was served at 1 p.m. and the group sewed and completed a quilt presented to Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Armitage after devotions by Rev. Armitage, who read Vine second chapter of Matthew.

Concord Ridge Aid Chelton Concord Ridge Ladies’ Aid Society Ernest Chelton Edwin Armitage Armitage Vine Matthew

WRC Holiday Party At LOOF Hall Observes Birthdays

WRC No 49 members met at LOOF Hall for a Christmas party and birthday dinner. Bitty attended. a ham dinner was served, baskets of mints were given, and gifts were exchanged. New member Mrs George Hurlbert joined. notices announced deaths of Mrs Lora Willow and Mrs Anna Peterson. Next meeting set for January 16.

WRC Lo.of. Hall Bitty Ea Johnson Winnie Pierce Leon Wynn Eva Jamison Pierce Pearl Ayting K. D. Brown George Hurlbert Lora Willow Johmsonburg Johnsonburg Corps Anna

Bridge Club Dinner Party At Hotel

Thursday night bridge club members enjoyed a Christmas dinner in the hotel dining room. They later played bridge at Mrs Horton Davis home on West Congress Street with Mrs Hillsworth Holt and Mrs H Langdon Rowe winning regular prizes and Mrs Walter H Scott taking the special award. Next meeting is January 2 with Mrs Harold Powell hosting a dinner.

Hatel Carry Lhe Lome Horton Davis West Goness Street Hillsworth Holt H. Langdon Rowe Walter H. Scott

Faulty wiring risks of electric irons and cords

The article warns that electric iron cords must be plugged into a wall outlet and not overloaded. Overheating from continued high current can cause a fire, highlighting dangers of improper use and sagging cords.

Raymond Office Christmas Dinner At Hotel Corry

The Raymond Mfy Company office employees will meet Saturday at 6 PM in the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry for a Christmas dinner and party. Turkey dinners will be served and about 78 are expected to attend. Richard Bachemer will be toastmaster with the arrangements committee led by Edwin Cole, Richard Orn, Miss Shirley Larson, Miss Evelyn Wiggers, and Mrs. Frederick Miller.

Party Promises Prizes and Dance With Wayne Evans

A social gathering features prizes, door prizes, and favors for all attendees. Bingo will be played and music by Wayne Evans and his salovox will accompany dancing. The event is described as a highly enjoyable evening and a continued success of past years. In local news, 10 day leave arrival of Jack Aymong from Lille Greek Virginia with his parents is noted.

Wayne Evans Salovox Jack Aymong Lille J. Aymong

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