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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

5

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Lulu Sanford Ahead of Wedding

Miss Bernice Sanford and Miss Zelma Taylor hosted a shower at Bernice Sanford's home for sister Miss Lulu Sanford, whose marriage to Harold Shannon is planned soon. Guests included Mrs. Robert Shaaman, Mrs. Harold Pish, and Mrs. S. K. Durham, who enjoyed contests and a salad lunch with a wedding cake. The Youngsville guest Mrs. Gubert Sanford also attended.

Bernice Sanford Zelma ‘Taylor Iash Lulu Sanford Harold Shannon Nso Robert Shaaman Harold Pish Durham Nostessés Hele Jones Perry Parker Ruth Wester Elizabeth Lanston Harold Libya Eva Sanford Paul Sanford Paul Meerdink William Johnson Robert Shannen Miss Sanford Gubert Sanford Youngsville

Mentor Club celebrates heritage with meetings and reports

The Mentor Club founded in 1919 by Mrs Cora Smith and Miss Elizabeth Ranney continues monthly programs at members' homes featuring music, first aid and literature. Recent notes list officers, committees and a busy schedule plus travelers visiting from North East and Erie amid ongoing exchange of ideas on geography history and South American studies.

Gillstrom America Cys United States Fnd Ihe cl Cora Smith Corry Senior High School Ctarter Elizabeth Ranney Mentor Mentor Lab Jessie K Newton Sey Mary Cordra FouSeat Aks S. D. Wilcox Cussions Reigh J. Poule Mary Condra Ing

27 Tables of Cards at St Elizabeths Hall

Twenty seven tables of cards were arranged for last evening's party at St Elizabeths hall by the Indes of the parish, closing the Series until after Lent. Awards for contract bridge went to Mrs C M Davis and Mrs Glenn Barker, for atlelion bridge to Mrs John McLaughlin and Miss Angeline Baresi, and for Five Hundred to Mrs Mary Patterson and Mrs J H Waikеs. Door prize won by John McLaughlin and special prize by Mrs Arthur Soneponer. Committee included Miss Birth Powers, Mrs Stanley Kasper, Mrs Paul Weber, Mrs P M Watte, Mrs Pronies Ross and Miss Rui Becker.

St. Elizabeth's Hall Brdge C. M. Davis Glenn Barker Atlelion Bridge John McLaughlin Angeline Baresi Mary Patterson Waike Arthur Soneponer Jvenhis Birth Powers Stanley Kasper Paul Weber P. M. Watte Pronéis Ross Rui Becker

Pre Lent Card Party Planned By St Thomas Ladies

Pre Lenten card party arranged by St Thomas parishioners at St Edward's school on Monday evening. Cards start 8 o clock with prizes for auction and contract, a door prize, and reservations through Miss Maude Ieete. This replaces the annual St Patrick's Day party during Lent.

St. ‘Thomas’ 'Patlch St Edward's School Maude Ieete

Local Boy Scouts Meet Tonight in Corry Hotel

District No. 10 Boy Scout troops meet at 7:20 PM at Hotel Corry with reps from Edinboro Union City and Corry. The gathering aims to form the Presbyterian Boy Scout organization. Erie county Scout executive Jack Taylor will conduct the meeting with J. J. Desmond as chairman.

Boy Scout Hotel Corry Edinboro Union City Corry Presbyterian Boy Scout Organization Jack Taylor Erie J. J. Desmond

Reneaus Honored On Twentieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs B C Reneau of Westsmith street celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary with a party hosted by friends at their home last evening. After an enjoyable evening, refreshments were served.

Past Exalted Rulers Night at Elks Home

Past Exalted Rulers of Corry Lodge No. 769 will preside at this evening's meeting to conduct initiatory degree for candidates in observance of Past Exalted Rulers night. Following the meeting a touch will be enjoyed with special Erie musicians providing entertainment.

Elks Corry H. P.O. Elks Erie

Cheery Chum Class Hosts Leap Year Party

The Cheery Chum Class of the Methodist church held a Leap Year party at teacher Mrs. Tracy Whitehead's East Pleasant street home. After school activities included coasting and sleighing, a fine dinner at six, games and contests with Miss Jet Mitchell winning the award, and a list of attendees naming several Misses Mitchell McIntyre Cogan Hill Mould Reich Young and others, along with a line of gentlemen guests.

Methodist Church Tracy Whitehead East Pleasant Street Whitehead Jet Mitchell Allenamys Jean Mitchell Martha McIntyre RosellBy Dewey Ste Mary Rebecca Cogan Martha ‘Thompson Clara Hill Jean Mould Phyllig Reich Mildred Young Phillip Whiteheart Max Brown Robert Corbin Bill Hammond Dick Hurst Jack Foster Ivan Wickwire Philp Herron Howard Pier Norman Larumers

Junior D. A. C. to Hold Communion Service at St Thomas Church

Troops of the Junior C. D. of A. will assemble for a body Communion at 8 o clock mass next Sunday morning at St Thomas Church. Members aged are asked to meet at the church and attend the service.

C. D. of A St. Thomas’ Church

Mrs F D Peiffer Hosts Baptist Ladies Fellowship

Mrs F D Peiffer welcomed members of the Baptist Ladies Fellowship at her Fifth avenue home last eve ning. Atta Bloyd Thomas led the program with Miss Edith Crosby assisting, and Miss Gladys Bogert presided over the business session. The next meeting is slated for February 14 at Mrs Gerald Parsana’s North Center street home.

F. D. Peiffer Mra Peiffer Fifth Avenue Baptist Ladies’ Fellowship Atta Bloyd Thomas Edith Crosby Gladys Bogert Harold Howard Gerald Parsana North Center Street

Eastern Star Party Draws 108 Attendees

Last evening the Eastern Star sponsored a party attended by 108 persons. Mrs. J. H. Mu Cracken won the door prize, with awards in auction bridge to Mrs. Victor Demtsey and William Johnson Jr. in contract bridge to W. S. Houghton and Mrs V. M. Sandburg, and in ove r hundred to Mr and Mrs. C. M. Howard. Valentine Day decor and a committee served a fine dish.

Eastern Star J. H. Mu Cracken Raymond Barnes J.D. Watson Adele Murray Richard Rossbacher

Dr Hugh O Har e Heads Camera Club

Dr Hugh O Har e elected president of the Car Camera Club at its opening meeting in the Library building. Twenty members attended, five from Union City. The group adopted its constitution and by laws and set meetings for the second and fourth Wednesdays, dues to be 2 per year. Next meeting February 14 will feature a talk on picture composition and a print contest with prizes. Membership chair Bubertz named. color photography shown.

Erevien Car Camera Club Hugh O'Hare Crawford M. Woolf George Curtis S. Wallace Union City C. W. Bubertz Tobias Wallace Margaret O'Hare

Hemorrhoid Relief Ad Promotes San-Cura Line

An advertisement touts Antiseptic San-Cura products for hemorrhoids and skin irritations. It urges washing with San-Cura Soap and using San-Cura Ointhent for comfort, noting availability at druggists and suitability for minor sores and itching.

Delegates to Attend District Meeting

Delegates from locals including F. W. will attend the Northwestern Gauntiet Council session Sunday afternoon at the VF. W. home in Warren. Members from Bradford, Marys, Aldred, Smethport, Ol City, Clarendon, Clarion, Franklin, Meadville, Evie, Lineville, Tionesta and Corry will join the meeting to be followed by a tune up.

F. W Gauntiet Council VF. W Warren Bradford Marys Aldred Smethport Ol City Clarendon Clarion Franklin Meadville Evie Lineoville Tionesta Corry

Opendrete Plans for Hamburg Fry at Lodge Rooms

The Odd Persons lodge entertainment committee outlines a hamburg fry for next Wednesday after the regular lodge meeting in the lodge rooms. Fort Worth police report a seventh year record self inflicted death among the city’s 40,000 Negro population, a 60-year-old woman with a quarrel with her sweetheart.

Odd Persons Lodge Port Worth Tex Fort Worth Secord Wemita Tak Pylson

Rubber Wall Material For Homes Examined By Expert

A rubber industry expert discusses wall material options for houses, focusing on resilience, insulation, and safety. The briefing covers durability, installation considerations, and potential applications in residential construction.

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