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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1947

Page

5

Miss Kathie Sweet Crowned Basketball Queen

Miss Kathie Sweet was crowned queen last evening at eight o'clock in the Junior High School gym. Some 350 persons attended to watch the ceremony on stage with H Tyann Rice directing the school band. The queen's court included Misses Betty Anderson Dorally Aymong Therese Bognis Mary Clark Charlotte Mehlman Dian Feldt Nancy Meerdink Doris Rehnberg Dorothy Robinson Norma Marsh. The high school team captain Danny Dyckes crowned the queen and Alumni captain Fred Jackson announced the court. A postgame dance followed until 11:90 with many students and adults dancing to records.

Kathie Sweet H. Tynn Rice William Zaflopulos Danny Dyckes Fred Jackson Mr. Zafiropulos Betty Anderson Dorally Aymong Therese Bognisi Mary Clark Charlotte Mehlman Dian Feldt Nancy Meerdink Doris Rehnberg Dorothy Robinson Norma Marsh Dyckes Mr. Jackson Patricia Meerdink James Howard

Rastetter Francisco Marriage Announced

Mrs L R Francisco of Erie announces the marriage of their daughter Ellen to Robert Rastetter of the city. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rastetter of Erie and works at Rogers Structural Steel Co. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Rastetter. The bride wore turquoise crepe with drape skirt and turquoise corsage. They will reside at 107 East Street after a short trip. Both graduates of Academy High School. Mrs Rastetter formerly with Talon Inc. He served four years in the U S Army and returned to Rogers Structural Steel Co in Corry.

L. R. Francisco Erie Allene Robert Rastetter Rastetter Joseph Rastetter Holland Rogers Structural Steel Company John Rastetter Priscilla's Tea Room East Street Academy High School Talon, Inc U. S. Army Rogers Structural Steel Co Corry

Shower Honors Mrs Emory Benson At Second Avenue Home

Mrs Perl Harmon hosted a Thursday evening shower for her daughter Mrs Emory Benson at her Second avenue home. Eighteen guests attended with awards to Mrs Arthur Fairchild Mrs Paul Evans Mrs Frank Carnegie and Mrs Jack Proper. A bountiful lunch followed including baked beans salad rolls pumpkin pie whipped cream and coffee.

Emory Benson Perl Harmon Second Avenue Arthur Fairchild Paul Evans Frank Carnegie Jack Proper

Legion Auxiliary Votes Donations at March Meeting

The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on North Center Street with 14 members present and Mrs. Mary Ann Warner presiding. They voted to donate 10 to the Aspinwall Veterans Hospital amphitheater fund and 3 to the Junior baseball project for veterans. After the social hour, Mrs. Ann Andrus and Mrs. Alice Schrader served cake ice cream and coffee. Next meeting set for March 7.

the Legion Auxiliary Legion Home North Center Street Mary Ann Warner Aspinwall Veterans’ Hospital State For Veterans Ann Andrus Alice Schrader Auxiliary Legion Maret Dite

Concord Club Had Tureen Dinner Friday Forty Members

Concord Community Club members met at the Community House for a seven o'clock tureen supper. Warner McCray presided over a brief business session planning the March 1 meeting. Velma McCray and Edna Wade named to the veigetiment committee. Gera McCray and Clyde Hall served on the super committee.

Concord Club Concord Community Club Warner McCray Velma McCray Edna Wade Yes Gera McCray Clyde Hall

Good Samaritan Class Votes for Church Redecoration

The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church met at Mr and Mrs Carl Swenson 9B North Center last evening with twenty members. Mrs Edmund Barr president chaired and reported 520 from a luncheon. the group voted to give 50 toward redecorating the church. Mildred Young led games tied to George Washington's birthday. Mrs Swanson and Edith McEntarfer served glorified rice Ritz crackers coffee and tea. March 1 set for next meeting with location to be announced.

Methodist Church Carl Swenson North Center Street Edmund Barr Mildred Young George Washington Swanson Edith McEntarfer

Elgin Cemetery Auxiliary Plans Spring Oyster Supper

The Elgin Cemetery Association Auxiliary met at Mrs. Joseph Clark's home for a brief session with 15 members present. A spring oyster supper was decided for a future date to be announced after a social hour. The March 20 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Clarence McCray.

Elgin Cemetery Elgin Cemetery Association Joseph Clark Elgin Clarence McCray

Nichols Birth Notice at Corry Hospital

A son was born early morning to Mr and Mrs Hubert Nichols of R D J Wattsby at Corry Hospital. The invoice or other details are not provided.

Hubert Nichols R. D. J. Wattsby Corry Hospital

Past Worthy Matrons Night Held by Corry City Chapter

The Corry City Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star will host Past Worthy Matrons Night on Wednesday February 26 in the chapter rooms on Worth Center Street. A tureen dinner at 6:30 pm precedes the meeting led by Worthy Matron Dogma Whitehead. The event honors twenty five living past matrons, with a special ceremony planned to venerate them.

Order of the Eastern Star Corry City Order of Astern Star Worth Center Street Dogma Whitehead Autha M. Gallagher Ruth Maginnes Matilda Nast Mae Carrike Helen Reese Gallngher Vera ‘Sorenson Helen Johnson Louise Wilams Eligabeth Covell

Aunt Minnie From Minnesota to Play by Columbus PTA

Cost selected for a three act comedy to be presented in May under Columbus School Parent Teacher Association auspices. Cast includes Aunt Minnie and local residents with Mrs Warren Fargo directing and Mrs Yerelia Page assisting. Proceeds will benefit PTA finances and Women’s Club work. story follows Aunt Minnie returning to Brandon with wealth and shrewd plans to boost business and romance ends well.

Columbus P.T.A Aunt Minnie Minnesota Columbus Guy Graham Fox Silas Spencer Arthur Page Patience Perkins Harold Bates Andy Andrews Bates Ogtitelia Curtis Page Nella Nelson Donald Engle Worthington Winter Engle Mimo Miller Braiden Minnnegota Minnie Brandon Sussini— Ance Wellington Manyer Minnie Involyeel

Mrs William Johnson Hosts Club Gathering

Mrs William Johnson hosted a small club meeting at 500 Irving Street last evening with seven members and two guests, Mrs Dory Clare and Mrs Edwin Borstam. Prizes awarded to Mrs Welker Purdey. attendees included Mrs Walter McElroy, Mrs Glenn Dickborn, and Mrs Harman McElroy. Banquet included fruit punch, fire crackers, chocolate cake, coffee and tea. Next meeting to be held with Mrs John Sheeran on West Church Street.

William Johnson Irving Street Dory Clare Edwin Borstam Welker Purdey Walter McElroy Glenn Dickborn Harman McElroy Bis Borstorn

Thomas Potocki Honored At Birthday Party

Thomas Potocki six was honored at a birthday party hosted at 138 Railroad Street yesterday afternoon from four to six o’clock. Ten guests attended including Patty Howlett Mary Ann Scholton Judy Gronostar Barbara Potocki and more with games prizes ice cream cake and green white decorations for St Patrick’s Day. A long distance call from cousin Mrs Michael Kovach of Iselin New Jersey surprised the celebrant during the party. Mrs Jessie Haskell and daughter Thurza Haskell of 138 East Pleasant Street left this morning for Erie to spend the day on business.

Jou Euwant Patty Doe Howlett Mary Ann Kethie Scholton Judy Gronostar Barbara Potocki Mary Hentor Richard Janice Hosier Pearl Kowalski Mrs. Potock

Birthday Club Party Honors Mrs Rhodes at Essex Home

Ten members gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Robert Tripp’s Essex street home to celebrate Mrs. George Rhodes’s birthday. Winners of the quiz prizes were Mrs. Lawrence McCray, Mrs. Piessie Fosburgh, and Mrs. Willard Shreve. door prize recipient Mrs. Lyle Shreve received a set of place mats. Refreshments included sandwiches, ellad pickles, birthday cake, and coffee. The club will meet March 12 with Mrs. Rhodes of Spring Street to honor Mrs. Fosburgh.

Essex Street Robert Tripp George Rhodes Lawrence McCray Piessie Fosburgh Willard Shreve Lyle Shreve Tripp

City funds for police and fire totals in 1946 budget

The ledger shows police and fire departments accounting for about a third of city expenditures with Ike totals. health hospital and bonds also figure. Income comes largely from taxes and penalties about 20,378, parking meters 0, licenses 5,268, fines 572, and sundry receipts 3,371, totaling 103,588. The street department wages exclude some fuel tax funds, about 4,500 more than general fund pay.

Hage Une Ggures Street Department Maqui Fuels

Job Placements In City During The Week

New employment in the Corry area dipped last week with fewer placements than the prior period, as reported by the Pennsylvania Employment Service office. The past week recorded 1 new placement, including 3 veterans, 5 women and 7 non veterans, plus 2 handicapped placements.

Corry Pennsylvania Employment Service

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