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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

Page

5

Women Of The Moose Report Business Session

The regular WotM meeting in the lodge rooms drew 28 members. Katheryn Kirin led reports on a card party and mock bake sale, while clothing aid and shoes were approved for local needy families. The group plans nurse training support for a student with preference for a member’s daughter.

Women of the Moose Katheryn Kirin Joseph McConnell Bertha Darwin Harold Gale WOTM Donald Gates Julia Zepka Roxanne Hansen Patti Kirch Warren Corry

Public Dinner Boosts Funds for WRC at Grange Hall

The Women’s Relief Corps hosted a roast beef dinner that was well patronized and raised a good sum for the organization. The afternoon session at Grange Hall listed 27 members with all officers present. Read letters from the department president Esther Clark about the June convention and from the Brookville home matron thanking members for linens. Committees were named for next month to plan events and acquire a display cupboard. Extensive readings and group singing followed, with several members presenting prayers and remarks. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene on Marchard.

WRC Women's Relief Corps Grange Hall Department Esther Clark Brookville Florence Bates Michael Marconi Walter Pier William Haenel C. A. Dundon John Long J George Hurlburt Marjorie Brown C. A. Pier Rl Haskell Ira Wickwire Charles Newman Ross Mack Frank Goring Ralph Gates K. D. Brown Marchard

Mrs J Sheehan Hosts Witherspoon Circle Meeting

Mrs J Sheehan of West Church street entertained the Witherspoon Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association yesterday for the monthly meeting. Eighteen members and one guest, Mrs Robert Tunnell, attended at 1 20 p m with Mrs H Wolfe presiding. Mrs Beverly led devotions from Hebrews three and four. The group discussed attending the World Day of Prayer service February 9 at Evangelical United Brethren Church. The circle will host the dinner. Mrs Twowell gave a talk on Hinduism and excerpts from a biography of Dr William Wanless, a medical missionary in India. The next circle meeting is March 17 at Mrs Beverly’s home on Raymond Avenue.

Witherspoon Circle John Sheehan West Church Street Witherspoon Presbyterian Women’s Association lYansseng Sheehan Robert ‘Tunnell Morgan Beverly Harold Wolfe Evangelical United Brethren Church Twowell William Wanless India Beverly Raymond Avenue

Rainbow Girls Hold Regular Session in Masonic Judge Rooms

Rainbow Girls met at 7 30 Wednesday evening in the Masonic Judge rooms with Miss Margaret Warner presiding as worthy advisor. Plans were made for a baby doll contest with baby pictures to be judged by advisory board members. Contest led by Miss Diane Beardsley and Miss Kay Caussett. Several spring events discussed petitions read and investigation committees appointed.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Margaret Warner Diane Beardsley Kay Caussett

Market Day at Concord School raises funds

Approximately $250 was realized from the Market Day staged at Concord School on Wednesday afternoon. Many parents and friends of the sponsors patronized the market and bought items and food sold by the children. Mrs. Louis Morrow led as general chairman. proceeds go to the school's scholarship fund, the dental program, and other expenses.

Concord Louis Morrow

Student Recital Concludes at Tiffany Studio

A series of piano and organ student recitals concluded last evening at the Keppel Tiffany Studio 11 East Smith Street. Twenty three pupils performed piano and organ solos two piano selections and ensemble pieces for a students only program. Light refreshments were served by Mrs Tiffany and Mrs Titany after the recital.

Tiffany Studio Keppel Tiffany Studio East Smith Street

Spencer Ladies Aid Meets at Sorenson Home

An all day Spencer Ladies Aid gathering was hosted at Mrs. Niels Sorenson’s home. Thirty two members and families attended a noon tureen dinner. Mrs. Fer Gilson led devotions and the business meeting was led by vice president Mrs. Sorenson. Mrs. Frank Harvey demonstrated cancer dressing techniques for a future aid project. Mrs Omar Crowell to host March meeting.

Spencer Ladies Aid Niels Sorenson R. D.3 Fer Gilson Sorenson Frank Harvey Omar Crowell

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Robert Moore

Local bridge club members gathered last evening at East Park Place with host Mrs Robert Moore. Two tables of contract were in play and awards were won by Mrs H Martin Keppel and Mrs George Gold. Hostess provided light refreshments. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs John R Grice in two weeks.

Robert Moore East Park Place H. Martin Keppel George Gold John R. Grice

Births Notice from Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Archie Richardson of R D 9 at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Richard Pierson of Clymer at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Archie Richardson Richard Pierson Clymer

Hillstroms Host 20 Friends for Evening at Home

Mr and Mrs D A Hillstrom entertained 20 friends last evening at their East Congress Street home with a bountiful smorgasbord and a social evening that followed the meal.

D. A. Hillstrom East Congress Street

Mrs. Angelo Frisina Hosts Meadow Avenue Card Club

Mrs. Angelo Frisina of Mead avenue entertained her bridge club last evening with Mrs. Ray Mulvin as a guest. Awards for the two table game went to Mrs. Ernest McMichael and Mrs. Joseph Mooney. After the game, salad refreshments were served. Mrs. McMichael will host the club in two weeks at her home on Essex street.

Angelo Frisina Mead Avenue Ray Mulvin Ernest McMichael Joseph Mooney McMichael Essex Street

Lutheran Fellowship Meeting At St Pauls Church

The Fellowship League of St Pauls Lutheran Church met at the home of Rev and Mrs E Ortner with Mr and Mrs Michael Kuzma as co hosts. About 80 members attended the brief business meeting then enjoyed bobsledding and sliding on the Shady avenue hill. Light lunch followed at the Ortner home.

Lutheran Fellowship Ortner Fellowship League of St.Paul's

Birthday Club Honors Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr

The Birthday Club met at Mrs. Arthur Cochran's East Frederick street home to honor Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr. Thirteen women attended a social evening with a lunch including potato salad relishes wafers strawberry shortcake and tea and coffee. Gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Claude Blanchard of Spring Street will host the March 17 meeting.

Douglas Rozelle Sr Arthur Cochran East Frederick Street Rozelle Claude Blanchard Spring Street

Wheelock Aid Fetes Mrs Melvin Edwards At Shower

Wheelock Community Aid gathered at Mrs David Bensink's home with co hosts Mrs Wayne Hopkins and Mrs Clarabelle Walker presiding. A stork shower for Mrs Melvin Edwards followed, gifts given, contests held, and prizes awarded to Mrs Leland Crossout Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Hopkins. Refreshments included ice cream shower cake and blue booties.

Wheelock Aid Melvin Edwards Wheelock Community Aid David Bensink A. D Wayne Hopkins Clarabelle Walker Charles Kennedy The Aid Harold Dougherty Leland Crossout Kennedy Hopkins Wheelock Wheelock Church

Jaycees List Projects and Appoint Mayors and Chairs

Kenneth Harvey directs Jaycees projects while John Rossbacher heads a Veristy Show. May brings Sportsmen Show with Chuck Williams as chairman. June features flag display campaign under William Brooks and Junior Golf Tournament with Dr. John Mohr in charge. July pen diamond anniversary. Conrad Monroe leads Jaycees. August sees Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Corry chaired by Kenneth Burr. Labor Day plansawait chairman. October hosts a professional bout by Ty an Wickwire with no date. November opens Silver Season pancake breakfast by James Collier and committee. December ends with toy collection and distribution. last year’s effort cited as model.

Kenneth Harvey John Rossbacher Chuck ‘Williams William Brooks John Mohr Stanford Hose Company The Jaycees Conrad Monroe Corry Kenneth Burr Tyan Wickwire James Collier

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