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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1954
Page
5
Mrs. Fred Howard, 68, was honored at a recent birthday gathering. Attending were her children and their families: Floyd Robbins, Joseph Rutsky, Frank Rutsky, Mable Bailey, and Charles Thomas, plus relatives from Werleyville and Warren.
Concord School Parent Teacher Association held Founders Day activities at the school with over ten members and guests. Lt Crouch gave devotions from Psalm 19 and Mrs Mishler sang with Mrs Tobias on piano.
The Hospitality Club heard 30 women attend as Mrs. Lucille Owens of Erie spoke on home decorating and showcased new fabrics, carpeting, and wall coverings. Refreshments followed served by club members, with a Washington birthday themed table. The door prize floral centerpiece was won by Mrs. J. F. Needham.
A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Manley Robbins Jr of 640 East Main Street.
The Corry Rotary Club held its annual father and son banquet at the Hotel Corry with 85 attendees. Judge Burton R. Laub of Erie spoke on Pennsylvania prisons and predicted major reforms in the coming decade. A birthday cake honored Don Mack Kenzle, and a minstrel show committee met to plan an upcoming event.
A Rebekah lodge card party was held last evening at TOOF Hall. Door prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Gates Mrs. Fred Cox Mrs. MecBain Sears and Miss Agnes Lynch. Card winners included 500 winner group led by Mrs. Fred Mixer and C L Auer and and Bannsta group led by Mrs. Herbert Dahl. Lunch followed with sandwiches pickles cookies and coffee.
Mrs Robert Curtis hosted the Epsilon Phi Chapter with 17 members. Plans for a pre Lent square dance were presented by Mrs Frank Wise with March 2 as a tentative date. Mrs A J Morrison presided over the business session. Harold Patterson recorded the meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Curtis and Mrs Raymond Bignt. Next meeting March 8 at Mrs Enland Harvey's home.
The K E T S Club met last evening at the home of Mrs William Pierson on Eagle Street for a social evening with refreshments. A dinner party Thursday will honor Mrs Pierson as she prepares to leave for California.
The American Red Cross board in North Center street held a 14-member meeting led by Rev. Paul F. Bauer. Reports detailed 22 assists for January, 16 new, 15 social welfare service hours, and 40 items made including dresses shirts bandages and quilts. Bloodmobile visit set for April 14 and deliveries include 18 pints used at Corry Memorial Hospital and two pints to Erie.
The Washington School PTA Parent Study Group met at Rev. and Mrs. Paul Baier home on West Park Place. Members discussed Dont Be Afraid to Say Dont from the national PTA magazine and Readers Digest. Mrs Robert G Tunnel led How to Live With TV with Mrs Bauer serving light refreshments after adjournment. Police in London have avoided carrying guns for 125 years.
A pleasant afternoon session of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Frank Whiteley’s home on White Street with twelve members. Mrs. O A Mouritain presided. devotions by Mrs. Alfred Haenel. singing led by Mrs. Oscar Johinson. program on Francis C. Willard by Mrs. Leon Tenhuisen. readings and a discussion on responsibility for not smoking.
Mrs Homer Taylor welcomed the Good Friends Club to her Chestnut street home last evening with all members present. Prizes for the 500 game went to Mrs Walter Pier and Mrs Berdena McGraw. Guests enjoyed Jello cake and coffee. The group plans to meet March 5 at Mrs Klemen Nielsen’s West Smith street residence.
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