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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1946
Page
5
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Ten members met for a gathering following a decoration event and adjourned to the home of Jean VanGuilder where they shared food. On March 7 the Sunday School class will be entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Clinton W. Mia.
A bridge club gathering last evening at the Hotel Corry honored a bride elect. Table decor featured white pompons and take cards. Guests included Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Rowe among others. the party followed by a home salon with music and a prize awarded to Mrs. Rowe.
Corry Elks Lodge hosted a large gathering with 210 members present and 12 candidates awaiting initiation. Exalted Ruler Ronni led the ceremony with readings by Kingity and J. Prowl Binley. A Royal Knight, past rulers, and chorus provided music and readings. Donations totaling 000 were approved for the Corry Memorial Hospital Campaign during the meeting.
Miss Margaret Tripp and Sir John Shannon wed on Saturday February 2 at Cherry Point North Carolina in the Marine Corps Chapel with Chaplain Moon officiating. The ceremony included a bridal bouquet held over brown accessories and two vocal solos by Miss Ruth Robinson. After a brief honeymoon the couple will return to Cherry Point and plan to live in Milwaukee after his discharge.
The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a dinner meeting at the Hotel Corry with 32 members present. Speakers included Sh Lowe Edwins on Democracy, Mary Evelyn Hopkins on contributions of the B P W to Democracy, and Mrs. G L Boyd on the tributes of the Ghurehty Democracy. Mrs. B C Barnes introduced the speakers. A Yale educational film The Declaration of Independence, shown in Erie county by the Boston Store, was presented by Miss Eva Kepler. The next meeting is planned for March at Mrs. James MacTaines Maple Avenue home with date to be announced.
Corry Kiwanis Club held its regular weekly dinner meeting at Rit Resaum inb with twenty members and two guests Captain Nolute Shipman and Lester George. Shipman transfers Kiwanis membership from Beaver Falls and George from Philipsburg to the Corry club. Wallace spoke on George Junior Republic School and its education courses for boys noting the school’s work in reform. A. Gray Stine, president, presided as business was discussed and the pony raffle for the Cony Memorial Hospital Fund was approved. The raffle will be held February 21.
The Women of the Moose held a regular meeting with twenty new members present. Mrs Wither Mee was elected publicity reporter. A card party fundraiser for Corsy Memorial Hospital raised 7000. After the business, members enjoyed refreshments and were invited to the February initiation meeting.
Last evening a gathering of purchasing agents met at the Carver Hotel in Werron. B D Henderson director of purchases for Westinghouse spoke on the setup, followed by discussions led by HW Ledebur of Hammond Iron Works and Warren Thuse. Participants included GH Holden Victor OM Faward Briehim R V Bard and Jesse Whitney.
Miss Gabriel daughter of Mo cities Mink Bedward and Allen Neekers of My And Mrs Detbert unite in a north eastern setting with 500 guests. Reverend Gervith Trmmer officiates. Attendants include Miss Pryl y Ciybriel sister of the bride and Glenn Mee in lace for groom. Bride graduate of North Mast High School employed at Euplerberg store. groom Edward Gabriel Jr and John Neckrty act as best man and usher. The couple will reside at Provida after a church reception following the ceremony.
February 5 6 wedding in Jamestown with Rev George H Tolley officiating at First Baptist Church. Bride in navy suit pink rose corsage. groom Vance Lindstrom from Corry-Hackers Valley area. Bride attended Curry Seminary High School 1944. groom discharged after 29 months in the South Pacific. They plan to reside in Corry.
WR C 48 members met at the 10 and Hall for a meeting. Mrs K A Brown presided. Birthday campfire tokens were arranged for February 14 at East South Street home of Mrs Brown with Maryin Carlson and Harry Silvis assisting. A later note honors Miss Rachel March, deputy prothonotary resigning February 1 after 84 years in two county offices, with a Latéwell dinner at Kenyon Hotel attended by 20 people and gifts presented.
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