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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

5

District Y MCA Secretaries Meet at Local Y Rooms

Secretaries of the Northwest District of the M C A met at the local Y rooms yesterday with eleven attenders. Arthur O Burgess hosted the gathering while Rev James McIntosh led devotions on World Day of Prayer. Lunch was provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Cost Control topic was led by Nate Schilling with regional secretaries from Erie and Ol City in attendance.

M.C.A Warren Oi Cliy Erie Thusyine Arthur O. Burgess Wits James McIntosh M. CA C. A. Mountain Omer Crowell Leland John Stone Russell Briggs Wtts Laurens Dixon Eric Nate Schilling Max Darone Wesley Jfravis M.C

Mrs Jack Stahl Hosts Hospital Card Party At Gorry

Mrs Jack Stahl of West Pleasant Street hosted a card party Wednesday evening for the Vanishing bridge event sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Gorry Hospital. Canasta was played and awards went to Mrs Morris Wickwire and Mrs Norman Matz. The hostess served tuna salad cheese and crackers with coffee and tea.

Wits Ick Stahl West Pleasant Street Crap Gorry Hospital Morris Wickwire Norman Matz

W R C Tureen Dinner And Social Afternoon

Seven members of the Women's Relief Corps No 49 and J. Andrews Post Auxiliary to the GAR enjoyed a social afternoon after a noon dinner at Mrs. K D Brown 429 East South Street. During the program birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were celebrated and a $500 prize was played. Next meeting is March 2 in the LOOT Hall.

Women's Relief Corps No. 49 J. Andrews GAR K. D. Brown East South Street Abraham Lincoln George Washinton

Brotherhood Pancake Supper At E U B Church

The E U B Church hosted a Brotherhood pancake supper served at 6:30 by the committee Feith Henton Allen Rigby Ben Fairdall Delayar Jamdeen and others. Vice President Harold Randall led the business meeting which planned a joint march with Union City B W Church on Friday March 24 at the local church. G T Bergman chaired the event committee. Film offerings included Sound movies Grosraads of America and two school films Pennsylvania Turnpike and Rubber.

Uuy Mieh United Brethren Brotherhood Feith Henton Allen Rigby Benmin Fairdall Delayar Jamdeen Sind Bier B. Bush Harold Randall Union City BW. B G. T. Bergman For ‘Am Grosraads of America Commuunists Iabor Rubber

Gatherings mark local lodge meeting and charity drive

A stee Gathering of the Cult ure Dav ehiers of America met in the G A rooms with Grand Regent Mrs Jerome Needham presiding. Mrs James Hunter announced a public relations directive from the national chair and noted plans to help 2,000 families at home and 2,659 abroad in Poland, Italy, France, Austria and Germany. Medical missions in Philadelphia received bandages and slips, while a book review and February meetings were discussed.

Culture Davehiers of America Jerome Needham James Hunter Public Rel Cathote Draghters Poland Taly France Austria Germany James Dasalliy Lve Cross Alford Morrison, Sr Mary Spravert Heney Peclonsky Baresi Floyd Black Theres Bopnlak

Founders Day Program At Fairview School PTA

February PTA meeting at Fairview School featured a Founders Day program with Mrs Cogan chairing, Miss Helen Brown leading the flag salute, and biographies of Mrs Alice Burney presented. Music by Marilyn Canfield and Allan Sheffield provided the entertainment. cupcakes, coffee, and tea were served. March meeting date announced.

Fairview School P. T P. TA Mayonowes Coghn Wissented Helen Brown Cogan Todix Inio Letyrd Alice Burney Jagut C. B. Hearns Chgutt Mes. Birney Heyrs PTA Donald Gales Edward “Rossbacher Lawrence Hansen Deland Wilcox Uist Honkiye Marilyn Canfield Pliny Ane Allan Shmuel Caxffield John Gilmore Lawrence Nichols Glen Baits Ray Picciilio John Sheehan Coxatt

Dinner Party at Bensink Home for Dairymen Guests

Last evening Mr and Mrs William Bensink hosted a social with Dairymen's League members and Miss Charlotte Humphrey at their home. A yeast pork and sauerkraut supper was served at 9 o clock. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Cecil Humphrey and others. Mrs Howard read comic verses and a poem about sauerkraut written by a relative.

William Bensink Willam Bensink Dairymen’s League Charlotte Humphrey Cecil Humphrey F. ©. Harviy Guy Sut Harold Howard Henini Gerry Lucal Lexzuc Howard

Sisterhood Meeting Hosts Plans For Marriage Session

Mrs Harry Barach of West Wash In son hosted ten Beth Israel Sisterhood members last evening. Mrs L A Rossin president led a routine meeting where plans for marriage were advanced. Bridge and canasta were played and a lunch was served. Mrs Milton Zalaieck will entertain the members for the next session.

Harry Barach Harry Bailach West Wash Inston Beth Israel Hood L. A. Rossin Milton Zalaieck

Yearly No Bar Horse Show Set For June Fourth

June 4 set for the No Bar Riding Club annual horse show to be held on club grounds near Columbus. Geneseo judge Maxwell Glover named. 14 new members welcomed at Wednesday meeting in Wrightsville with President Frank Cherowe presiding. Entertainment planned by Mrs Elmer Floss and others. A charity volleyball game sponsored by club and Commy A slated for March 2 with tickets. The March 29 meeting will feature refreshments and a guest speaker, details pending.

Sutibuiner Imain Frank Cherowe Wrightsville Nwar Columbus Maxwell Glover Geneseo N.Y Fire Club Vantratttes Elmer Floss Mos William Witaceraid Arléne Burlingame Clu Avlonkey Mareh Maber McLean Mi Dawvrow

Keppel Hostess Hosts Card Party At Mott Street

Miss Barbara Ann Weppel and Mrs WW Martin Keppel welcomed guests to an evening card party at their Mott Street home. Three tables played bridge with awards of frosted cream palts and hot coffee served by hostesses. Names listed include Mrs Enland Harvey Miss Alet Graham Mrs Robert Turson and others.

Keppels Barbara Ann Weppel Martin Keppel Mott Street Hospital Witsiliizy Enland Harvey Ailet Graham Robert Turson Robert Ott Jr Willian Gumbletnn. Jr Robert Grit Min Genildive Ware

Mrs. P. L. Swanson Hosts Club Meeting

Mrs. P. L. Swanson hosted the OFS club meeting at her West Frederick Street home with six members present and guests Mrs. Paul Evan and Mrs. John Decker. Canasta was played, and refreshments included tuna salad, rolls, tea, and coffee as the next gathering was planned.

OFS Paul Evan West Frederick Streal John Decker

Engagement Notice for Miss Margaret Snoke and Maxwell Brown

Rev. and Mrs. Charles Spile announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Snoke to Maxwell B Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of this city. Both couples are from Washington Pennsylvania and Grove City. Mr Brown is employed locally.

Margaret Snoke Maxwell Brown Charles ¥. Spile Washington Daug Margaret Maxwell B. Brown Robert Brown Snoke Mr. Brown Brown Burioef FIM

Dancing Classes Open House Gathers Local Interest

Yesterday marked the completion of Marjorie Tarbell's dancing classes as Open House events drew about 30 attendees at the Stave Armory. The gathering occurred after an afternoon rehearsal, with the tone and atmosphere noted by organizers.

Marjorie Tarbell Turbell

Introducing Asem and Family At Pinopille Hospital

The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Hog War fey of RP and a baby born at Pinopille Hospital yesterday. Grandparents listed include Rev and Mrs vor sam Warner of Stoney Fork.

Asem Hom Vorsam Warner Stoney Fork, Iy Pinopille Hospital Moon Hog Warfey RP. D

Reservations For Club Event Close Tomorrow

Reservations for a luncheon and style show at the Cory Hotel on Thursday afternoon February 28th. Contact Mrs. Robert Rastetter at 424 North Cowley Street or call for information. The event features spring and summer fashions by Mrs. Fork Leeds. C F McLean chairs the February and March committee. invitations extended to five attendees.

Corry Hotel Robert Rastetler North Cowley Stree C.F. McLean

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Leona Garfield

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Leona Garfield was held at the Joseph Garfield home with 32 ladies in attendance. Guests included Mrs Josoph Garfield and Mrs Robes Garfield of Clymes, Mrs Albert Beckerink, Mrs Marvin Green, and Mrs Ralph Thompson. Prizes went to Miss Keathlouts Weight and others. a fruit buffet and cookies were served. miniature brides topped the decor.

Vnce Leu Ammann Ant Josoh Garfield Lehtan Green Albert Beckerink Clymes Robes Garfield Fils Joreph

Stork Shower Honored Mrs. Harry Paulson Jr at Liberty Street home

A 4th of July stork shower honored Mrs. Harry Paulson Jr. at the Morrison home on Liberty Street. Twelve ladies attended and several gifts were handed to the guest of honor. Music, cafe, and light refreshments accompanied the celebration with guests including Mrs. Alfred Morrison and Mrs. Burt among others.

Harry Paulson Hany Paulson Alfred Morrison Ty Mee Paulvon Hursy Burt William Oetsing Thilspr

Washington School Cub Pack 182 Cub Ceremony and Dinner

A Thursday evening event at the M C A Rooms East Washingtion forest featured the Washington School Cub Pack No 182 with a banquet for parents and siblings. Cubmaster Mountain led pack officers and guest speaker Arthur Burgess on Rubbinshire building character. certificates, badges, and awards followed including wolf and gold square emblems. Mrs Donald Dingle represented the PTAW. 4th anniversary noted with sponsorship and community turnout.

Lawes Anys Crus Aasler Washington School East Washingpton Forest C. Mountain Me Arthur O. Burgers Rubbinshire Jack Vanik Vanik DTA Donald Dingle PTAW Gary Jobson Jey Berkhowg John Burgess William Thiinell Wall Hudgens Tawny Hibs Charles Hess Pill Dinwly Armow Jol Amun Vermeron Bude Gary Smith Tyederitke Yoldatrow Paul Dywer Burkes Vl Bingen Me Piles

Card Party at Charles Bracken Home Evening Event

Guests gathered at Wright Street residence of Charles Bracken for a hospital aide fund night. Dory event noted, Mr Hower won prize, and Mrs Pain along with Mrs Braslen served coffee and accompaniments. Mrs Fenstermycher, Mrs Itlit Martin, and Mrs Robert Bracken to host upcoming round.

Charles Bracken Hee Anurtnvie Wright Street Hower EP. Pain Braslen Fenstermycher Itlit Martin Robert Bracken

Mine disaster in Bukerlor injures workers. Mortensen dead

A fall of coal from a small mine near Bukerlor yesterday killed Henry Mortensen aged 72 and injured two other workmen. Edward Delarre, 33, suffered a skull fracture and is in serious condition. His brother James sustained minor injuries. In Chicago, the Chicago Daily News won the grand award in the 1948 Christmas safety cartoon project, with Vaughn Shoemaker drawing the winning cartoon.

Spangler Henry Mortensen Bukerlor Here Edward Delarre James Chicago Chicago Daily News Today National Safety Council Vaughn Shoemaker Daily News

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