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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

5

Barbara Scott Wins Figure Skating Title

Barbara Scott, 19, of Canada won the women’s figure skating title at the fifth Winter Olympics in St Moritz. Her nearly flawless free program gave the western hemisphere a sweeping set of skating titles, continuing a pattern held by Europe. The victory came a day after Richard Button of Englewood, N J won the men’s event.

Assocauier St, Moritz Switzerland Ann Scott Canada Darling Western Hemisphere Europe Norway Sonja Henie Richard Button Englewood M. J

Legion Auxiliary Holds Thursday Meeting in Town

Twenty five members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on North Center Street. Miss Mary Orn presided and a report on child welfare work was given. The pre school clinic is postponed until March due to Nurse Ora Harner’s illness. A Legion birthday party is planned for March 15. A County Legion meeting will be held in Corry on February 19 with Anna Anderson Post hosting and Auxiliary members joining for a pot dinner. The coupon drive continues and households are urged to turn them in. Refreshments included potato salad rolls and coffee.

Anna Anderson Hovsekel Des Evahie Frank Schraeder Arthur Kimmey William |Atts Charles Weicht

Noahs Ark Class Meeting At Cranes Home

The Noahs Ark Class of the E U S Church met for its regular session at the home of Mr and Mrs William Crane 927 East Washington Street. President William Crane led the business meeting and routine affairs were transacted followed by a social period. Mrs Grane assisted by Mrs Edwin Eopple served cake whip cream jello and coffee.

E. U.S William Crane East Washington Street

Dahl Couple Welcome Son in Harrisburg Hospital

A son was born last evening at a Harrisburg hospital to Mr and Mrs Edwin Dahl. The infant is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Clyde Dahl of 972 East Main Street.

Harrisburg Edwin Dahl Clyde] Dahl East Main Street

Women’s Reef Corps 49 Begins Membership Drive

The Women’s Reef Corps No. 49 met at the I C O F Hall on North Center street with Mrs. Henry Hill as president. They started a membership drive with first to third prizes for new members and named secret sisters for the coming year. Next meeting February 18 will be a tureen dinner and a combined birthday celebration for George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Mrs. Alma Gardner, age 89.

Women's Reef Corps No. 49 1. C. O. F. Hall North Center Street Henry Hill War Kinney Merle Haskell T. C. 0. F. Hall George Washington Abraham Lincoln Alma Gardner

Mrs Walter Scott Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Walter Scott hosted the bridge club at Wright Street with Mrs Frank Cole substituting for an absent member. Prizes went to Mrs C W Jones and Mrs George Jackson, special prize to Mrs Elsworth Holt, and light refreshments were served. Mrs H J Rowe of East Wayne Street will entertain next Thursday.

Walter Scott Wright Street Frank Cole C. W. Jones George Jackson Elsworth Holt H. J. Rowe

Dairymen's League District Meeting Held Here

W A Bartell district plant supervisor of the Dairymen's League from Horse Heads and Dr J D Ardell district veterinarian from Newark Valley attended the February district meeting at Hotel Corry. Representatives from Erie Clymer Sherman Jamestown Union City and Corry discussed plant operations during the open forum after dinner in the main dining room and adjourned to the Parlors on the second floor.

Dairymen’s League W. A. Bartell Horse Heads J. D. Ardell Newark Valley Dairymen's League Hotel Corry Erie Clymer Sherman Jamestown Union City Corry

OFS Club Met Thursday Night For 400 Fun At Vanderhoff Home

The OFS Club ladies gathered Thursday at the North Gentey street home of Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoff for a lively 400 game with highlights by Mrs. Ross Fehrman and Mrs. Henry Decker. Afterward, jello cake and tea were served to guests including Mrs. Ross Mead and others. The next meeting is set for February 19 at Mrs. Dickinson's home.

OFS North Gentey Street Ralph Vanderhoff Ross Fehrman Henry Decker Ross Mead Walter Blair PA. Swanson Ethel Matthews Leroy Dickinson Mrs. Dickinson

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs John Petko

Mrs Virgil Tubbs hosted a post-bridal shower at her R D 4 home for Mrs John Petka the former Bd ne Hunt after her recent marriage. Games provided entertainment with Mrs Stephen Cobb and Mrs Joseph Hunt winning prizes. Refreshments included jello bridecake and toffee as guests offered well wishes.

John Petko John Petka Bdne Hunt Virgil Tubbs Stephen Cobb Joseph Hunt

Wome of the Moose Holds Meeting in Corry

Senior Regent Mrs Donald Gates presided at last nights Wome of the Moose session. The lodge will send a Corry girl cared for at Mooseheart Sunshine Girl a Valentine box. Mrs Jessie Mason Corry Moosehear chairman will pack the box. They plan to sell sandwiches at lodge rooms on Saturdays. Attendance award went to Mrs Mary DeLury. Mrs Harold Jewell will chair February 15 meeting and ritual committee will hold chapter night ceremonies. A lunch was served after adjournment.

Corry Elks Corry Lodge No. 709 B. P.O. Elks Charles P. Keating William ‘Myers A. M. Litz Edward Berry J. Fred Kinley Harold Croyx James Carrig Everett Phillips Ner Guard Lyoford Chase Tyler Paul Stroup Wesley Pierce Guy Abbey N. Dell Darling Erie Corry Susanne Pays Paris France Julianne Bishop Kodell Erie Chase Tony Ca~vast Donald Gates Moose Mooseheart Jessie Mason Moosehear Lodge Toons Mary DeLury Harold Jewell Reir Servel

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Mason Home

The Spring Creek Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Chandler Mason's home with no business on the agenda. Attendees enjoyed a social afternoon. hostess assisted by Mrs Paul Kufferlin served date and nut cake with whipped cream and coffee. Mrs Frank Kafferlin will host next Thursday March 4. Clothing donations for foreign relief may be left at the church and packing bags will be set out soon.

Washington School Study Circle Met at Mrs Zalmeck Home

The Washington School P T A study circle met at the West Washington street home of Mrs. Philip Zalmeck with nine members present. Mrs. Rob ert Wank led discussions on Your Child in School and on sex education. The group also explored The Influence of Scouting. A social period followed with refreshments. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Robert Tunnell’s North Center street home. date to be announced.

Washington School Washington P.t.a.tudy West Washington Street Philip Zalmeck Robert Wank Zalneck

Aero Foremen Install Club Officers at Plant Meeting

Aero Supply Foremen's Club installed new officers after a brief session at the Fourth ward plant. Vernon Welch is president with Renn McElroy as vice president Paul Dwyer secretary and Gerald Black treasurer. The next meeting is April 1 with a guest speaker from the national association.

Aero Foremen’s Club John Lynch Aero Supply Foremen's Club Fourth Ward Asl Vernon Welch Renn McElroy Paul Dwyer Gerald Black National Association Welch Job Lynch James MacInches Clifford Aikens Oscar Kinney Ian McE

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