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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1951

Page

5

Mentor Club Meets at Mrs Boyd and Mrs Newton Homes

Mentor Club held its ninth meeting with Mrs Harley Johnson presiding. Members answered roll call and discussed current events. Two articles, the history of the White House read by Mrs Boyd and the history of the capital of Washington presented by Mrs Ralph Fogle, were well received. The next meeting is set for February 19 at Mrs Joseph Clair’s Maple Avenue home.

Mentor Club Harley Johnson George Boyd Jessie K. Newton White House Boyd Washington Ralph Fogle Maple Ayenue Joseph Clair

Scout Troop 80 Plans Window Display for Scout Week

Scout Troop No 80 plans a window display of craft and camping items this week in connection with the national observance of Scout Week. The scouts assembled the material at the regular meeting last evening with three Rotarians as guest speakers for the troop.

Scout Troop No Penelee

Wordsworth Studied By Local Poetry Society

The Readers Club met yesterday at Mrs Em ma Garrell s Hast South street home to study Wordsworth. Nine members answered roll call. Mrs F B Sullivan spoke on Wordsworth life and work. Mrs Willis Brown read a paper on his place in literature. Mrs Bertha Stockton read on Brown s absence. Mrs Ira Miller read We Are Seven. Light refreshments followed and next meeting set for February 19 at Mrs Sullivan s home.

Wordsworth Poetry Society Readers Club South Street Emma Garrell F. B Sullivan Willis Brown Bertha Stockton We Are Ira Miller Sullivan

Speakers Host Focus on Leadership and Credentials

Sponsors Robert A Ott Jr spoke on steel contraction Howard J Miller praised leadership and Arnold Seastead discussed chemistry and the qualifications for the medical profession.

Robert A. Ott, Jr Howard J. Miller Arnold Seastead

Navy Mothers Club Routine Meeting at I F Hall

Navy Mothers met at I F Hall last evening for a routine business session led by commander Mrs Mayme Mitchell. After adjournment, members enjoyed a sack treat at Kip's Soda Bar. The Gate of the next meeting was announced for February 19.

Navy Mothers Club Navy Mothers Eelock Mayme Mitchell Kip

Pleasant Street Shower Honors Two Ladies in West Pleasant

A Monday evening shower at the West Pleasant street home of Mrs. Jack Stall hosted by Mrs. Stall and Mrs. Frank Cervola for 12 friends. The event honored Mrs. Morris Wickwire and Mrs. Homer Bulard who received gifts. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. L. A. Rossin and Ruth Bennett. canasta awards to Mrs. Ivan Wickwire and Mrs. Robert Wickwire. Refreshments included cake ice cream and coffee.

Stairl West Pleasant Street Jack Stall Frank Cervola Morris Wickwire Homer Bulard L. A. Rossin Ruth Bennett Ivan Wickwire Robert. Wickwire

Catholic Daughters of America Plan Lane Club Social and Sale

A Catholic Daughters of America meeting is set for Thursday night at 0 o clock in the court rooms. Members will bring rummage for a planned sale led by Mrs. Donald Nantes and committee. Bake sale follows Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Mabel Shoppe under Mrs. Donald Tate. Members will also attend the 8 18 mass at St Thomas Church to begin Lent. The group will take communion in a body quarterly, the Sunday after the first Friday of the month.

Catholic Daughters of America

See Yourself in the Movies at Kiwanis Meeting

Kiwanis Club members and guests at the Phoenix Hotel viewed 1940 produced films by Richard Rossbacher and Frank Van Tassel showing how Cory and people changed over time. Lynn Rice led group singing with Mrs. Rice on piano. Scout plans and charter renewal discussed with district commissioner Blaine Shank. Regular board meeting set for Wednesday at six, with Lt Gov Sam Lucas and others expected at next week’s gathering.

Cory Richard Rossbacher Frank van Tassel Lynn Rice Rice Kiwanis Scout Troop Blaine Shank North East Ivan Bennink Paul Crowell Phoenix Hotel Sam Lucas Greenville Clarence Wallace

Triple K Club Met At Erie Saturday

The Triple K Club gathered at the Erie home of Miss Lillian Gasler of Evie last Saturday. Mrs Merle Capwell, Mr Ray Lutvie, Mrs Dorothy Bolanti and Mrs Marion Smith attended from the city. A 1 o clock luncheon followed by social time. The next meeting is planned for March at Mrs Capwell’s home 507 East Pleasant Street.

Lillian Gasler Evie Merle Capwell Ray Lutvie Dorothy Bolanti Marion Smith Capwell East Pleasant Street

Mrs Eugene Dombrowski Honored By Friends Shower

A stork shower for Mrs Eugene Dombrowski was held at 108 West Columbus Avenue from 2:20 to 6 on Sunday. Hostesses were Mrs Catherine Elphynsti and Mrs Helen Rohner. Guests offered gifts and enjoyed fruit salad sandwiches cake and coffee.

Eugene Dombrowski Hew West Columbus Avenue Catherine Elphynsti Helen Rohner

Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Spaghetti Supper

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a spaghetti supper next Saturday evening February 10 at the post home on North Center Street. Menu includes homemade spaghetti salad rolls coffee and serving tours will be from 7 to 8 o clock.

Kinley Couple Welcome Daughter In New York City

Introducing a daughter born this morning to Mr and Mrs George Kinley Jr of New York City. George Kinley Sr and Mr and Mrs Dorr Clark of this city are grandparents of the new baby.

George Kinley, Jr New York City George Kinley Dorr Clark

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices listed

Miss Alanna Danaher of Mercersburg visits aunt Mrs. James Lewis in East Bond street. Sgt Harlan Strang formerly Corry Police now with U S Air Force at Langley Va was in the city yesterday. Edward Crapser Jr and Lloyd Stowe of Raymond Co return from business trip to New York City. Mr and Mrs Robert Sullivan and Alpirson Robert of Pittsburgh spent the weekend visiting relatives. Sullivan returns to Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Mrs Sullivan and Robert stay here with the Hannans. Cpl William Loveland returns to Fort Dix after furlough with Mec and Mrs Harvey Loveland. Mr and Mrs H Martin Kepet and Mrs Arthur Treat in Erie for stage play Roberts. JH Dearing of this city is a business visitor in Erie for the day. Miss Mary Crowell returns to Warren State Hospital work after visit with Gerald Cravell and family. Attorney S Rossiter of Erie here on business. Mrs Edward Roach of East Main Street spending today in Erie.

Alanna Danaher Mercersburg James Lewis East Bond Street Harlan Strang Corry U. S. Air Force Langley Pelé Edward Crapser, Jr Lloyd Stowe Raymond Mr. Company New York City Robert Sullivan Alpir Robert Pittsburgh Sullivan Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Fred Hannan Cpl William Loveland Fort Dixater Mec Harvey Loveland Kingstreet H. Martin Keppet Park Street Arthur Treat Union City Erie Roberts JH. Dearing Mary Crowell Warren State Hospiu Gerald Cravel RD. 1 Rossiter Edward Roach East Main Street

B P W Club Plans Benefit Card Parties

A meeting of the local B P W Club at Miss Lillian Murray home with 15 members in attendance planned a series of card parties to raise funds for the treasury. Mrs James Sullivan named chairwoman. hostesses may prize each party. Next meeting will be a pot luck dinner at the Murray home February 19.

Mott Street Lillian Murray Tlaile Treasury James Sullivan Pottsville Jean Caldwell Adelaide de Maison Montinati William Johnson Milton Zitzneck Murray Home

Benefit Card Party For Bowling Fund Planned

A Women's City Bowling Association committee planned a benefit card party for February 12 in the Garden Room of the V F W Home. Play begins at 7 p.m. with bridge 500 and canasta, and prizes awarded at each table. A lunch will follow, served by Mrs. Kenne Spear and committee.

V.F. W Women's City Bowling Association P.m Kennee Spear

Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting At Corry Hospital Last Night

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Corry Hospital met in the nurses dining room with 26 members present. New members Dora Lee Snyder and Julie Ficcardt were announced. A second floor room in the new Cory Memorial Hospital was chosen for furnishing and maintenance by the auxiliary. Meetings discussed ongoing charity events, volunteer schedules, and March 15 as the extension date for Vanishing card parties.

Wigs Wetts Arusepom Lyones Corry Hospital Walter Ross Horton Davis Joseph, Mooney Willard Dykes Dora Lee Snyder Julie Ficcardt Cory Memorial Hospital Hospil Edward Kinley Olin Bracken George Gold Joseph Furst Lester Taliner J. F. Needham Hospital Volunteers Maple Avene Karl Haight Carl McIntyre J Frey Kinley Charles Bracken

Staff Luncheon Honors John Windahl Jr before Service

A luncheon at the Hotel Corry Corry Room Monday noon honors John Windahl Jr who departs February 13 for service. Windahl leaves the Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp sales department as 22 men from the staff meet for the tribute. D A Hillstrom presented a wrist watch from the group.

C.J John Windahl, Jr Hotel Corry Mr. Windahl Corry

New Electro Tinplating Process Announced

Weirton Steel Company claims a new electro tinplating method cuts pig tin use by 45 to 80 percent. Thomas B. Millsop of National Steel Corp says electrolytic tinplate with this process requires differing coating on each side, savings passed to buyers, with the new tinplate now available.

Suumores Weirton W. VI Weirton Steel Company Thomas B. Millsop National Steel Corp Millsop

Auxiliary Bake Sale Held By Local Club Saturday

The 1920 bake sale sponsored by the Auxiliary occurred at the Stewart Hat Shop. Committee members were Mrs Lawrence Douglas Mrs Arthur Burgess and Mrs Charles Stewart. Proceeds were to bolster the auxiliary treasury.

Auxiliary Stewart Hat Lawrence Douglas Arthur Burgess Charles Stewart

Surprise Party for Miss Sally Dickinson

Miss Sally Dickinson of South Center street was surprised last night by a birthday party given by friends for her sixteenth birthday. Games were played and awards went to Rebecca Willems Sally Ruffner Marlene Moll and Sylvia Gassett. Red and white decorations adorned the party with cake ice cream and cocoa served to the guest of honor who received a few gifts.

Sally Dickinson South Center Street Rebecca Willems Sally Ruffner Marlene Moll Sylvia Gassett Ettoe

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