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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1951

Page

5

Shower honors Mrs Harton Robbins by Corry Jamestown staff

West Smith street resident Mrs Harlan Robbins was honored at a stork shower Thursday evening by former Corry Jamestown office colleagues. The event drew 241 guests at her home with Miss Mable Anthony and Mrs Edward Eliason receiving awards for games, Miss Ann Raaecki winning the door prize, and gifts presented to the guest amid a decorated table and light refreshments.

Harton Robbins Harlan Robbins West Smith Street Corry-Jamestown Mable Anthony Edward Eliason Ann Ra~ Aecki

Silver Wedding Party At Clymer For TeWinkle Couple

Mr and Mrs Louis TeWinkle of Clymer celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at the American Legion Home in Clymer attended by about 110 guests. Hosts were their children and relatives, and the program featured a radio show format with acts by local groups, poems, readings, songs, and instrumental numbers.

Clymer Louis TeWinkle American Legion Herbert TeWinkle Everett Cady Wilfred Damcott Ernest Raymond TeWinkle Edward Cherry Edwards Chapel Helen King VanderSebau Netlie Wiltsie Irving TeWinkle John Neckers Gerald Hormetink Joseph Hasbrouck John Muller Amos VanEuren Edward Grivink Cambridge Springs

Penelec party honors Miss Jean Reagle before wedding

The girls from the Pennsylvan ia Electric Company offices and Miss Edith Davis hosted a shower for Miss Jean Reagle. Guests enjoyed a dinner party at Miss Janet Foster’s Wright street home with Spring flowers and lighted tapers. Prizes were awarded for games, and the honoree received a gift from the group.

Jean Reagle Pennsylvania Electric Company Edith Davis Union City Jean Reagie Wright Street Janet Foster

Strange Bedfellows to Open at Erie Playhouse

Erie Playhouse on West 7th Street launches a ten day run of Strange Bedfellows a Broadway hit from 1947 48. Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements wrote the comedy about whether married women must adopt their husbands opinions and names. The cast features Jean Tarrant Henderson Forsythe Frank Bergman Janis Halliday Nancy Smith and others in a Nob Hill mansion setting directed by Newell Tartan with stage design by the director.

Erie Playhouse West Florence Ryerson Colin Clements New York Playhouse Jean Tarrant Henderson Forsythe Frank Bergman Janis Halliday Nancy Smith Mary Lo Traphagen Philip Pru- Nav Jerry Seelinger Vic Morrow Marlon Townsend Mary-Elizabeth Thome John Vaughan Edith Gargery Madelyn Mecklem Newél Tartan Nob Hill

Floor Show At Elks Club Tonight Highlights officers dance

A four act floor show at the Elks Club features the officers dance this evening with Robing Palmanist, a former local resident, serving as master of ceremonies. Wes Boott's orchestra provides the music for dancing at 9:30 p.m.

Elks Club Gilks Eobin Palmanist Wes Boott

Miss Scholton and Leamer Wed at Emmanuel Church

Miss Mary Elizabeth Scholton and Frederick Leamer were married in a 2:30 PM ceremony at Emmanuel Church. Rev. Joseph R. Clair officiated a ring ceremony as a reception followed. The couple will reside at 214 West Pleasant Street with Leamer stationed at Corty barracks.

Mary Elizabeth Scholton Frederick Leamer Emmanuel Church Oats Frederik L. Leamer Emmanuel Episcope Joseph R. Clair Mildred al Ared Jeanor Scholton West Pleasant Street Frederick R. Keamer Pittsburgh Norman Scholton Albert Coppersmith Albert, Coppersmith Aie Pride Theodore Hubley William Irwin Scholtenhone Tok George Thompson Eric Bollred Donald Tate Allen Spencer Quy Town Artvsts Warren Erie Mayville Buffalo Leamer Yemen Court House Inglewood High School California Business College Los Angeles Leamex Pennsylvania State Police Corty Barracks Munhall State Police Homhey Navy

Supper Club Meeting At Fenstermachers On Mott Street

A local supper club met Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Fenstermacher’s home on Mott Street. After the tureen dinner, two tables of contract were in play. The next meeting of the club will be in March.

John Fenstermacher Mott Street Clu Mureh

Preschool Motels Club Meeting Notes in February Event

Mrs Oliver Whitney hosted the Cutting Club gathering at her home with six members and guest Mrs Wilford Whitney. President Mrs Walter Deshazer led the session on Helping Fathers, followed by a stork shower for Mrs Howard Wright. Decorations matched Valentine’s Day with angel food cake refreshments.

Oliver Whitney Cutting Wilford Whitney Walter Deshazer Roy Redman Howard Wright Ms. Redman Raymond Ohmer Carl Marsh

Neighborhood Club Meeting At Mrs Snapps Hosted

Mrs. Fred Snapp of Westredick Street hosted 11 Neighborhood Club members last evening. Secret sisters were drawn and bingo prizes went to Mrs. Lyle Shreve and Mrs. Joseph Henline. A Valentine theme decorated the table, with chili, sandwiches, Jello, cake and coffee served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Thomas Clarit's home on February Aalst.

Snappers Fred Snapp Westredeick Street Lyle Shreve Joseph Henline Thomas Clarit

Jamestown raid seizes four slot machines and arrests manager

In Jamestown, February 3, police raided the Town Club at 210 Pine Street with a search warrant, seizing four slot machines and arresting 55 year old George Morton of Frewsburg, the manager. Morton posted bail and faces gambling equipment charges as officers plan to destroy the machines with a court order. Lieutenant Craig Johns led the raid with Detective Lieutenant Elmer A. Lee and a team of detectives, citing a tip and information from the detective bureau.

Jamestown Pine Street George Morton Frewsbure Morton Detective Bureau Craig Johns Elmer A. Lee Clifford Drake William Lee Carl Larson Strott Leroy H. Ericson Seld U. S. Attorney’s Office Buffalo Jay

Alma College President Receives Pitt Degree Event

The Rev. John Stanley Harker, Alma College president, received a doctor of philosophy degree at the University of Pittsburgh mid year graduation. A total of 776 students were awarded diplomas. Commencement speaker was the Rev. Howard C. Scharfe, pastor at Shadyside Presbyterian Church and Pitt trustee.

Pittsburgh John Stanley Harker Alma College Alma Mich University of Pittsburgh Howard C. Scharfe Shadyside Presbyterian Church Pitt

Aged Man 60 Divorced For Amorous Advances At 19 Year Gap

Feb 3 Los Angeles reports a 19 year old wife secured divorce from a 60 year old husband over breach of their nuptial agreement and amorous advances. The husband, Dwight Stratton, a retired San Francisco newspaperman, will keep his home while the wife gains the community property. The case remarks on the long span and odd arrangement in a housekeeper role and joint tenancy prior to dissolution.

Los Angeles Mary Jane Wells Stratton Dwight Stratton San Fran God Stratton

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