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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1954

Page

5

VFW Auxiliary Reports Busy Valentine Meeting

A large turnout attended the VFW Auxiliary gathering in the Garden Room last evening. President Mildred Sorenson presided as the charter was draped in memory of Amelia Kane and F S Austin, recently deceased. The group voted a $5 Red Cross donation. Laura Crowley and Rose Pate received awards. Freda Young won the attendance prize. Hostesses Keppel and Young served valentine refreshments amid festive decorations. The next meeting is set for February 25. Royek and Buesink will travel to Daytona Beach, Fla., for stock car races next week. Rudolph Bangert attended a national leadership conference for directors of…

VEW VFW Auliary VFW Post Home Mildred Sorenson Amelia ©. Kane Pittsburgh F. S. Austin Red Cross Paul Blair Erie Laura Crowley Blair Rose Pate Fred Jaimers Fred Young James Keppel Young Walter Royek Eugene Buesink Daytona Beach Fla Rudolph M. Bangert

Wayne Valley WSWS Meeting Reports Plans for World Service Day

Wayne Valley Women’s Society of World Service met at Mrs. David Lindquist’s Beaverdam home with Mrs. Edna Williams presiding. Plans for World Service Day on February 2 included Japanese students from Houghton College speaking at the 11 a.m. service and a post program tureen dinner. A study class was planned for February 24 at Mrs. Walter Proctor’s to review Within These Borders. World Day of Prayer will be March 5 at 8 p.m. Georgia Lyons led the program on Christ is Our Hope. lessons by Mrs. Dan Wright. Lyons reviewed chapter seven. next meeting will be at Mrs. Lee Proctor’s March 10.

Ewes Meth Guess Wayne Valley Women's Society of World Service David Lindquist Beaverdam Edna ‘Williams Houghton College Dan ‘Wright Lee Proctor

Helping Hand Club Hosts All Day Valentine Meeting

Sixteen members of the Helping Hand Club gathered in the TOOF Hall for a regular session yesterday. Decorations by the hostess committee reflected St Valentine’s Day as members tied a quilt and worked on crafts in the afternoon. The next meeting is planned for two weeks hence.

Helping Hand Club Toof Hall

Introducing passes fees see sancte ry Memorial Hospital to Mr end

Mary Orton, aged 90, of Wet Sala, was admitted to Sancte Ry Memorial Hospital with unspecified fees and introductory passes mentioned in a fragmentary obituary notice.

Sanctery Memorial Hospital End Mary Orton

Mrs Harry Clabbatt Honored at White Street Party

Mrs Harry Clabbatt formerly Nancy Neylon was feted at her White Street home Wednesday by about 25 friends. Guests enjoyed television and games followed by a buffet lunch of sandwiches, pickles, olives, punch, cake and ice cream. Mrs Clabbatt received a comforter, a blanket and other gifts.

Harry Clabbatt Sue Millspaw Eleanor , Todd Shirley Swart Shirley Gurney White Street Harry Glabbats Nancy Neylon

Valentine Party Held For Columbus Brownies

Brownie Scout Troop No 76 in Columbus enjoyed a after school Valentine party in the Dean School cafeteria. An exchange was held and refreshments including sandwiches cookies jello and chocolate milk were served. Leaders Mrs Glenn Davis and Mrs Robert Pitt were assisted by Mrs Herbert Dahl.

Columbus Dean School Scouta Glenn Davis Robert Pitt Herbert Dahl

Emmanuel Guild Meeting Hints at Valentine Motif

Emmanuel Guild met yesterday afternoon in a Valentine motif setting. March Lith is named as the next meeting date.

Emmanuel Guild

Club-Social Farewell Party for Mrs Norbert Anderson

A surprise farewell gathering last evening honored Mrs. Norbert Anderson of 410 Liberty Street who moves this weekend to Cleveland. Hosts Mrs. William Thompson and Miss Tula Zepka organized games, television time, and prizes for guests including Miss Matilda Kross and Mrs. Anderson. A purse was presented and refreshments served to attendees such as Mrs. Robert Sanders and Mrs. Albert Ross.

Norbert Anderson Liberty Street Gleveland William Thompson Tula Zepka Robert Sanders Albert Ross Stanley Malek Joseph Frisina Agnes Burns Mary Hand Rita Hand Rosemarie Malek Eleanor Wallace

J C Y Class February Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The J C Y class of the First Presbyterian Church gathered for its monthly business meeting at president Mrs. Leron Root of Wright Street. Fifteen attendees participated in a brief session led by Mrs. Root with devotions by Mrs. Albert Rathbun, followed by games and awards to Mrs. Thomas Russell and Mrs. John Kennedy. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served with help from Mrs. Yanwens, Mrs. Brian Carter and Mrs. Rothbun. Mrs. Page Gouderback will host March 1 gathering.

J.C.Y J.C Leron Root Wright Street Root Albert Rathbun Thomas Russell John Kennedy al Yanwens Brian Carter Rothbun Page Gouderback

McCray WSCS Joins Needlework Guild Meeting Notes

Members of the McCray Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Louis Sexton's home to vote on joining the Needlework Guild. The session included a tureen dinner for 44, devotion, minutes read, and discussion on a home bureau project. Next session date to be announced.

McCray Wscs Louis Sexton McCray ‘Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service R. D Sciota Aid Doris Bloomster Mexico Murray Raymond R.D Selota Yersion Gladys Canfield Floyd Arnink

Columbus Ladies Aid Meeting Discusses Church Redecoration

The Columbus Ladies Aid met last night at Mrs. Frank Dodd’s home to discuss redecorating Columbus Community Church. The program by the Ladies Aid trustees and Columbus Men’s Club featured Reynold Hamilton and J. A. Thompson as hosts, with J. Harold Patterson presenting travel movies and Presbyterian refreshments served at the close. Next meeting date and location to be announced.

Columbus Ladies Aid Columbus Community Church Ladies Aid Church ‘Board Columbus Men Frank Dodd R. D Clifford Eet Reynold Hamilton J. A.thompson Casion

Mrs. Holt Hosts Contract Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. E W Holt entertained her contract bridge club last night at 42 North Center Street. Two tables played with Mrs Albertha Himrod and Mrs E E Hawkins as substitutes. Prizes went to Mrs Hi Langdon Rowe and Mrs Holt, special award to Mrs Don Elnoald. Hostess served light refreshments following the game.

E. W. Holt Contract Bridge Club North Center Street Albertha Himrod E. E. Hawkins Hi. ‘Langdon Rowe Holt Don Elnoald

Pre-Lenten Party Planned by Catholic Daughters of America

The Catholic Daughters of America, 96 members strong, plan a pre Lent party for February 26 after their next regular meeting. Grand regent presided. a pot luck dinner was approved with cupcakes tea and coffee to be served. Members will be asked to bring tureens for the luncheon.

Catholic Daughters of America Hawy Paulson Cakhairman

O U L A Birthday Club Meeting Report

Mrs Kenneth Van Oise hosted the OU.R. Binsay Old geet club gathering yesterday with afternoon gifts for members. The group plans to meet again March 4 with Mrs Arthur Ayling. CHARGED WITH MURDER Chambersburg Pa William Kennedy 41 was jailed after being charged with the murder of his wife Alice Kennedy 90 who was found shot to death with six bullets in her home Wednesday night. Dr C P Brink Franklin County coroner said death caused by a bullet through the heart.

O.ula Kenneth van Oise Ou.r. Binsay Old Geet van Oise Arthur Ayling Chambersburg William Kennedy Franklin County Alice Kennedy C. P. Brink

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