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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
5
Mrs H H Storer hosted the Hi Neighbor Club on Wednesday at her home. A Valentine themed dinner for five members and one guest Mrs Myra Cherry was served at 1 pm. Decorations and favors set the mood. A work period included tying a quilt for the hostess and plans were made to meet again March 15 with Mrs Vernon Humphrey as hostess.
Ten friends honored Earl Bailey at a stag dinner last evening at Marty's Fireside. He is to wed Miss Mary Clark tomorrow. After dinner, the group moved to Carroll Crowell’s home on Route 3 for a social evening.
Young Bear Lake residents attended a valentine party at the home of Mrs. Ira Brown. The $2 boys and girls conducted a shark business meeting and played games. Cupcakes and a beverage were served as the gathering concluded.
Mrs Alma Gardner was feted at a J J Andrews Post Women’s Relief Corps meeting at the I C O F Hall with a noon tureen dinner and a purse from the group to mark her 91st birthday on February 27. Decorations honored Lincoln and Washington as readings and songs were performed and one new member was initiated. Plans were made for an apron and bake sale at Franz Furniture on March 3. Several local residents were noted leaving city or traveling for meetings and family reasons including D H Lifington attending a Pittsburgh managers meeting and Joe Mapes visiting from California for his father’s serious illness.
The Rehoboth Class met last evening for a business session and social time at the E U B parsonage. Harold Loyd, president, led the meeting and a vote moved monthly gatherings to the third Wednesday. The group discussed projects, devotional use of First John chapter three, and closed with prayer and refreshments provided by the committee including Rev Harris and several families.
Mrs G W Jones leaves the city for Florida and was honored by her Thursday night bridge club at Mrs Walter Scott’s Wright street home. A tureen dinner and bridge were enjoyed by members and guest Mrs J H Heesenit. Gifts included a handbag. prizes went to Mrs Heerlein Mrs Jones and Mrs Raymond Anderson.
The Hilltop Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs John Nelsons home on B D 1. Mrs Lawrence Anderson presided and the group enjoyed visiting and fancy work. A guessing contest was won by Mrs W P Akam. Refreshments included cookies wafers fruit Jello and coffee. The February 28 meeting at Mrs Andersons home will honor Mrs Almira Lindsey birthday.
The Sciota Community Ladies Aid met at Mrs James Kolstee's Route 2 home. A 1 teen dinner was served to 37 members and families. Quilting progressed with one complete. President Mrs Archie Hurlbut led the business meeting. Secretary Mrs Wilbur Campy read the last report. Devotionals were given by Mrs Murray Raymond and Mrs Homer Kolstee. Next meeting date and place to be announced.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt of East Main Street at Corry Hospital. A daughter arrived late yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Hubert Welden of 100 Snyder Circle at Corry Hospital.
The Fairview School PTA met to plan Founders Day activities. Mrs. Joseph Baressi chaired, a playlet featured many members, and two cub dens were proposed with mothers named as leaders. A dollar was earmarked for the Founders Day fund and a March 15 collection planned for national headquarters building fund.
The fourth session of the Elks bridge tournament at the lodge rooms yesterday had five tables in play. The Howell system was tied for top, with Theodore Hubley and John Rogers first, Robert Ott Jr and 4 8 Graham second, and Horton Davis and Earl Haight third.
Plans to entertain the 23rd district of the V. F. W. were discussed at the Thursday night meeting of the local post auxiliary. Mrs. Gerry Davis presided with 15 members in attendance. Announced later are details for the March 4 convention session, with dinner to be served to the post and visiting members. Mrs. Harry Oderski and Mrs. Maurice Porter won awards presented last evening. A lunch of sandwiches and coffee was served. The next meeting is scheduled for March 1.
Mrs Julius Skales hosted 16 Carter Hill Ladies Aid at her Valentine decorated home. The group discussed buying sick room aids for area residents and members offered to loan or provide articles until purchases are made. Mrs Carl Lindberg was the contact. Bingo and a Valentine exchange followed with gingerbread, whipped cream and coffee served.
Women of the Moose Ritral Chapter 77 held a meeting in the lodge rooms with Mrs. Andrew Hansen presiding. Six candidates were initiated and medals, prizes, and refreshments were served. next regular meeting is March 1.
Lindsey Hollow School P T A met Thursday evening with Mrs. Lawrence Anderson presiding. The program featured group singing of Founders Day a paper on P T A objectives and a play Looking Forward With The Founders. Sandwiches doughnuts and coffee were served. Next meeting is Friday March 9.
The Washington School P T A held a Founders Day silver tea yesterday afternoon with 20 members. Devotions on Putting First Things First were given by Mrs. Paul F Bauer and president Mrs. Donald Dingle led the business meeting. The group voted to buy a sliding board for the playground and shift the officers meeting to April for an evening session to allow fathers to attend.
The Fellowship League of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church gathered for a social evening at the church with games planned by the entertainment committee Dr George Gold and Dr Joseph Furst. Harold Patterson presented colored slides of 3D pictures and refreshments were provided by Mrs Mary El Mrs Archie Tate and Mrs John Freno. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15.
A Columbus P T A business meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Columbus School. President Mrs. Warren Wickwire presided. Rev. Jordon Cole led devotions and spoke on Boy Scout activities. Guests included E R Sanford of Warren and James Harper of the Butch Vocational School who discussed pub scouts and vocational education. Next meeting date set.
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