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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1950

Page

5

Concord Study Circles Met Last Night

Concord study circles met in two groups to discuss articles on children from the National Parents Magazine. Hostesses hosted the gatherings with Mary Anderson leading one group. next meeting planned for March to strengthen home school relations.

Concord Snyder Circle Charles Bailey Norman Tarbell Robert Olson Parents Magaine Southside Mary Anderson South Cen Gerald George Arthur Shields Inigievnk Anderson

Mrs S J Irvine Hostess At Dinner And Bridge

Mrs S J Irvine entertained 15 friends at her home on Mead avenue after dinner at Mrs J W Whitehead’s East Pleasant street residence. The evening featured a valentine motif centerpiece and individual valentines as place cards. Bridge followed with card awards given to Mrs Murray Olds Mrs Wallace Young and Mrs Walter Pence.

S. J. Irvine J. Irvine J. W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Irvine Mead Avenue Murray Olds Wallace Young Walter Pence

Large crowd attends Rebekah card party at Lady Franklin

A Rebekah card party sponsored by the Ways and Means committee of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge drew over 60 attendees. Seventeen tables were reserved for bridge 600 and canasta, with prizes awarded by drawing to eight winners and refreshments served. Funds disposition to be decided at the next meeting.

Ways and Mea Franklin Rebekah Lange John Ohrn Tyan Wickwire Henry Goring Thomas Garrity Layma Kysar W. IK. Schindiedecter Louis Jackson Howard Loveland Elof Dahl Valentine J. B. Clicht Murs Door Clark Glenn Gates Carl Gustafson

Sodality Clothing Effort Reported A Success

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Sodality at St. Edward's School heard reports on a clothing drive by the group's Young Women. Boxes sent to Erie's St Vincent de Paul Society and others packed for Germany, with six distributions to local families. Plans for a February 20 event are noted with a Valentine dance to follow. Father DeSanti spoke on food abilities and character building, Dorothy Sarnick updated on a Central Coyne Board meeting.

Mig Muuwmgurlli Oreneuh Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sodality St. Edward's School St. Vincent de Paul Society Erie Germany Corry Euesis Father DeSanti Iinin Dorothy Sarnick

Friendly Birthday Club Met Tuesday Ten Five

The Friendly Birthday Club met Tuesday at 1% Liberty Street with ten members and two guests. Mrs. Lyle Shreve was honored, bingo was played with prizes won by Mrs. Eliza Beth Frederick, Mrs. G. E. Mallory, Mrs. Shreve, and Mrs. Willem Haenel. The guest received a purse of money. A seafood and dessert spread followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Shreve’s home on Bisex Street.

Iendly Birthday Club Leo Goyle Liberty Street Lyle Shreve Elizabeth Frederick G. E. Mallory Shreve Willem Hae Mallory Uhion City Frederick Thomas Clark Hame

Washington Circle Study Disciplined as Times Change

The Washington School Study Circle met last evening at 3 regular time with Mrs. R. G. Tunnel presiding. The study secretary led the discussion concluding that discipline must be adjusted to current conditions. Mrs. Edward Dyer assisted with hospitality. The February meeting date will be announced later.

Washington School R. G. Tunnel West Pari Place

Local residents journey for meetings and visits

Hubert S Vaughn and Stanley Anderson leave tonight for Harrisburg for a directors and secretaries meeting. Miss Helen E Jones departs for Portland, Maine to visit relatives. George Kinley heads to New York City then Miami to visit Glenn Miller. Several others plan visits to Jamestown, Kingston, Florida, and Canada. Arch Darling returns soon from Westley Memorial Hospital. Frigidaire reps from Buffalo attend product display. Pvt Albert Fivcardi discharged after a year in the Army.

Hubert S. Vaughn Stanley Anderson Harrisburg Pennsylvaniag Helen E. Jones North Senter Street Port Island Maine John Dale Marilyn George Kinley Wright Street New York City Clair Leavens Weston Ontario Canada John F. Mitchell West Bend Street Bernice Rowland South Center Street Bradenton Fla Glenn Gauffreau A. G. Reesink East Congress Street Rochester Harry Barach West Washington Erie McPeak Frapkin Harper Packing Company Ghester

Rotary Members Vote On Bond Drive And Loan Transfer

Corry Rotary Club at Hotel Corry last evening voted to buy 2010 bond to aid the Erie County Tuberculosis Society annual drive and to transfer 500 dollars from the general fund to the student loan account. Rehearsals followed dinner for a minstrel show later this month. Robert Seastead attended as a guest.

Rotary T. B Corry Rotary Club Hotel Corry Erie County Tuberculosis Society Robert Seastead

Family Birthday for Miss Geraldine Fay Observed

Miss Geraldine Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Fay celebrated her 18th birthday with a family dinner at the Fay home on Fast Columbus Avenue. The event honored her birthday this Tuesday of the week with relatives in attendance.

Geraldine Pay Albert Fay Fay Columbus Avenue

Elks Chorus Delights Franklin Lodge Crowd

A large audience at Franklin Lodge B P G Elks enjoyed the Corrs Elks Mule Chorus last evening after a club dinner. Soloists Charles Lyons Peggy Norton Dawson Paul Racko and Roger Mc Sray received encores while the Swine Hunters Quar rel and the quartet including Thomas Harry Micks Roger McCray and Wayne Skinner also impressed the gathering.

Corrs Elks Mule Chorus Franklin Lodge Thomas Harry Micks Roger McCray Wayne Skinner

Frank Neckers Celebrates 78th Birthday at Clymer Party

Frank Neckers of Clymer was honored last Saturday for his 78th birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. N. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Geertson, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Erickson of Mayville, Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Compton and daughters Judy and Marcia, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Newhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Christensen, William Anderson, and Mrs. Harriet Newhouse. Early refreshments and a birthday cake prepared by Amy Neckers accompanied gifts and messages from friends.

Frank Neckers Brahe Neckers Clymer N. ¥. Elliott Claud Geertson Julius Erickson Mayville Lyle Compton Judy Marcia A. J. Newhouse Christensen William Anderson

Kindergarten class visits Corry Bakery tour

Mrs Kurt Leeds led a kindergarten group from Corry School to Corry Bakery yesterday morning. The children watched the ovens and dough making and rising processes and received individually decorated cupcakes with their names. Mrs Roger Brown accompanied the group.

Kundergarten Kurt Leeds Corry Roger Brown

Party Tuesday For Mrs Kenneth Grant At Concord House

A Tuesday afternoon shower at the Concord Community House honored Mrs. Kenneth Grant. Mrs. Raymond Brown hosted 84 women and children, with many of Mrs. Grants friends sending gifts. Jello cake and coffee served as refreshments, and place cards featured marshmallow ratite in blue pink and white.

Kenneth Grant Concord Community House Raymond Brown

Senior Tri-Hi-Y Tureen Dinner Last Evening

A Senior Tri-Hi-Y tureen dinner was held at the Red and Gun Club rooms Tuesday evening from 6 30 to 8 pm. It was attended by 58 persons with chaperones Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess Mrs Mary McMahon and Miss Ruth Bennett.

The Red and Gun Glub Arthur Burgess Mary McMahon Ruth Bennett

Mrs. R L King Hosts Contract Club Evening

Mrs. R L King hosted a contract bridge game at her North Center street apartment. The hostess was high scorer and served a dessert lunch. Mrs B W Feldt of West Southwest will host the ladies two weeks from last evening in February. An average of 70,000 seal pelts are taken yearly from the Pribilof Islands.

R. L. King North Center Street 8. W. Feldt West Southwest Pribilot Islands

Dinner Party Honors Larner as They Prepare to Move

Mr and Mrs C A Hillstram entertained a small group at their Gould Street home last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Shamburg Mr and Mrs R A VanTassel and Wil l it Quertarf, Latimer's successor. Latimer presented Mrs Latimer with a set of matching jewelry.

Andres Latimer C. A. Hillstram Jaymes Larner Kingston, Pa Hillstein Gould Street Latimers William Shamburg R.A. VanTassel Willitt Quertarf

Junior High P T A Session Reviews Purchases

A Junior High PTA meeting in Elenonvaty PB.0. A. was attended by about 200 people in the school gym. The group elected committee chairs and discussed buying a slide projector daylight screen and study aids. An award honored room five for memberships, room three for patterns, and Cub Pack 181 performed a minitature show including songs with Den 2 Den 3 Den 4. Refreshments were served and the group set a return date for February 16.

P.T.A Elenonvaty PB Hagselute David Fleming Richant Staples Cub Pick No Gerald Staples Aryl Tyan Downey Lyle Chase Mogram Bawin Koppel Richard Hurlbut Ann Buressi Frank Graft Room den Moth Clayton Turner James Lewis VanDresar Ivan

AFL Chiefs Map Political Plans

AFL readers drafted plans for political activity with concerns over campaign funds. Donations from members lag behind targets for the Labor's League for Political Education drive, expected to raise several million if the 8,000,000 member base contributed $2 each. The AFL aims to avoid inter party fights this spring while supporting some GOP candidates, including Senator Morse. In 1949 11,000 U.S. citizens moved through overseas regions.

Associated Press Miamt Beach Fin AFL Labor League For Political Education Justi Joseph D. Keenan Political League Keenan Teague Sen Morse R-Ore Deveysey

Three Erie County Defendants Draw Jail Terms

Three defendants pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Erie County Court and received jail sentences. George Days and Sam Chown led a burglary, larceny and receiving stolen goods case with six months in county jail.

Eree. Com Ameere En Cuveros

Sentences for Obstruction and Drunken Driving

Guy Applebee was jailed 30 days for obstructing a police officer while serving a warrant. He faced a $100 fine plus costs. Ernest Wright of Erie was charged with drunken driving. Judge Elmer Evans deferred sentence for James B. Swagger of Erie who pleaded guilty to issuing checks without sufficient funds.

Guy Applebee Ernest Wright Erie Elmer Evans James B. Swagger

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Wecea Tigu Sttea ETA den Sereo Monsy BC Davia Andrews Marta Toren Satephen McHally Byay Jeff Chant Duke Ellington Concord Study Circles Pee. Society Rebekah Sodality Clothing Effort Oly Rine Deo Auer Agency Paul Pizor Hurifors Washington Circle Corty Hospital Arthur Ingram Wattsburg Helen Geraldine Fay Elks Franklin Corry Bakery Powell AFL Chiefs Lorraine Good Housekeeping Cranice Chapin America National Bank of Corry Federal Depost Insurance Corporation
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