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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1947

Page

5

Meadville Legion Dinner Draws Delegates From Region

Delegations from Byre Crawford and Mercer counties will attend a Meadville Legion gathering at Kingsley Hall to honor national commander Paul H. Griffith state commander Clyde B Rankin and state auxiliary commander Mrs A Bruce Denniston The Charles N Stafford Post 111 and its auxiliary sponsor the dinner marking the major Legion event in the area This city will host delegates from several posts for the Wednesday event.

Legion Meadville Elmer ©. Cartier Anne Anderson Meadville Legion Paul H. Griffith Clyde B. Rankin State Legion A. Bruce Denniston Charles N. Stafford Kingsley Hall Byre Crawford Mercer

Penelec Employees Hold Social and Tureen Dinner

Twenty eight Penelec employees and guests met in the upstairs office for a tureen dinner and social evening. A six o'clock dinner preceded social games with awards to HL B MacLees and Mrs Arnold Wellacher. Charles Clark presented three film reels including Under Water Sports Magic Camera and The Gay Nineties. Cameron Foenes chaired the affair with assistance from William Wells and Henry Hicks.

Penelec Pennsylvania Electric Company HL. B. MacLees Arnold Wellacher Charles Clark Cameron Ffoenes William Wells S Henry Hicks

Talk On Foreign Policy Presented To Local Club

Dr Paul Giddens head of history and political science at Allegheny College addressed 40 members of the College Women's Club at Miss Dia Austin’s Maple Avenue home. He argued U S policy lags behind potential, urging a larger military, bipartisan foreign policy, and an active reciprocal trade program. The meeting included tea, with new and active members announced for April 28 and a forthcoming Spring fashion meeting in Pittsburgh.

Paul Giddens Allegheny College College Dia Austin Maple J Avenue Giddens Roger Brown United States Middle East Russia O. W. Bracken Austin H. W. Taggart Kurt Leeds Lois McCray Mary Hopkins Llnyd Lanphere Duane Fogle Brown Wallace Hammond West Frederick Street Donald Schaal House of Mowers Erie

VFW Post 264 Plans Meeting and Fish Fry Night

Members of Archie W. Thompson Post No 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars gather at West Washington Street for a meeting and stag party. A fish fry will follow with Leon Brown handling the cooking. Fifty candidates will be initiated while Clinton McLean and William Wilcox chair the arrangements committee.

Archie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars West Washingley Street Leon Brown Clinton McLean William Wilcox

Local Car Dealers at Erie Meet Discuss Promotions

An Erie County Automobile Dealers Association meeting at the Works Club heard from Charles Betts Cadillac sales manager and PA Auto Association leaders J E Wolfington and Harl Powell. Attendees included Lawrence Thomas Robert Lewis of Thom 88 Motor Co Paul Wiggers Edwin Borstorfia Fitch and Grant Walker.

Ane Imonuuy Erie County Automobile Dealers Association Wks Club Erie Lawrencet Thomas Robert Lewis Thom- 88 Motor Co Paul Wiggers Wiggers Garage Edwin Borstorft Merton Fitch Borstorfia Fitch Corry Charles Daily Charles Betts Cadilac Art Knoblach Pa. Automotive Aasoc P.aa J. E. Wolfington Philadelphia Harl Powell PAA Upper Darby Talisf Grant Walker Erie Dealers Association P.A.A Atlantic City Pennsylvania’ Rubber and Supply Erie Automobile Parta

N B Club Holds March Evening Meeting at Mrs Smit Home

The N B Club met Monday evening at First Avenue home of Mrs. Martin Smit with president Nellie Albaugh presiding. Twelve members attended and routine business was followed. Awards went to Mrs. Frank Fitch Mrs. Paul Crowell and Mrs. Klement Nielsen for the progressive 500 game. A whipped cream and nut jello salad, Ritz crackers, assorted wakes, coffee and tea were served. Next meeting on March 10 at Mrs. Nielsen’s Delaware Street home honors planned for Mrs. Albaugh and Mrs. George Wood with birthdays on the 5th and 10th.

N. B. Club Martin Smit First Avenue Nellie Albaugh Frank Fitch Paul Crowell Klement Nielsen Nielsen Delaware Street Albough George Wood

Mrs Dirks Shower Honored By Local Friends

Mrs Lyle Watrous hosted eleven guests at 910 East Street for a story shower honoring Mrs Kermyth Dirks. Entertainment valued at five hundred cents, awards went to Mrs Arnold Applebee and Mrs Dirks. Hostess served pear salad hot rolls cake and coffee with pink and blue decorations. Mrs Applebee of Clymer was the sole out of town guest.

Kenneth Dirks Lyle Watrous East Street Kermyth Dirks Arnold Apple~bee Mrs. Dirks

Navy Mothers Club to honor Commander Katherine Wall

The Navy Mothers Club will honor Commander Mrs. Katherine Wall, commander of the local Navy Mothers Club, with a turkey dinner after the regular business meeting on Wednesday night in the Union rooms on South Center Street. The meeting starts at eight, dinner around nine, with Mrs. Stella Klinger and Mrs. Katherine Smulth as co chairmen asking members not to solicit or bring a turnout.

Katherine Wall Navy Union Rooms South Center Street Stella Klinger Katherine Smulth

Leo McCray 7 Honored By Sister Party

Leo McCray celebrated his seventh birthday with a Saturday party hosted by his sisters Miss Jean McCray and Miss Carol McCray. Ten guests enjoyed contests and awards were won by Miss Janice Evans Gary Evans and Hoy Redman. The table featured red and white streamers with cake, sandwiches, pickles, cocoa and ice cream. Each guest received papers and Master Lea received gifts from friends.

Leo McCray Jean McCray Carol McCray Janice Evans Gary Evans Hoy Redman Lea

Exchange Club Pancake Supper At Emmanuel Church

Exchange Club members and spouses gathered Monday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish hall for a pancake supper. About 34 attendees enjoyed cakes at 8 90 o clock. Lester Lewis chaired with Wellington Wheeler assisting. Prizes from the card games went to Mrs Chandler Mason and Mrs Arthur Mitch. The next regular meeting is planned for March 10 with plans for a guest speaker.

Exchange Club Emmanuel Episcopal Church Lester Lewis Wellington Wheeler Chandler Mason Arthur Mitch

J C Y Class Holds Turreen Dinner At Church

Nineteen members of the J C Y Sunday School class of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs J Fred Einley met for a tureen dinner at 6 30 PM in the church recreation rooms Arrangements committee included Mrs Robert Lewis Mrs Camden Rutner Mrs Robert Rathbun and others. Prizes were awarded for games and sewing drapes for the class room was planned for the Sunday School. The next meeting committee includes Mrs Ethan Carter Mrs John Milanovich Mrs Alphonse Vanssens and others.

J.0.y J.C.Y Presbyterian Church J. Fred Einley Robert Lewis Camden Ruttner Robert Rathbun Robert Hiumt Marion Ottaway Leon Root Donald Clark Wilbur Moody J.C Ethan Carter John Milanovich Alphonse Vanssens Moody Thomas Pryde Glennwriaht

Sciota P T A Washington program presented at Sciota School

The Sciota P T A held a Washington program with Mrs. C L Borstorff presiding. A box social is planned for March 16 with committees named and a varied program including flag salute, songs by grades, recitations such as February Flowers and Our Great Presidents, and a reception by Miss Barbara Stoddard. About 50 attendees were served sandwiches cupcakes and coffee by Roy Horstorff Andrew Katven and Melvin Stoddard.

Sciota P.T.A Washington George ‘Washington Sciota School C. L. Borstorff Allen Huntley Niels Sorenson Wesley Gray Melvin Stoddard America Barbara Stoddard Robert Reynolds Edward Kalren George Washington Albert Katven Lincoln Allan Borstovic William Walker Roy Horstorff Andrew Katven

Two Newborns Reported at Corry Hospital

A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Bu Bene Dombrowski of La West Columbus Avenue. The mother is formerly Jermle Blehynnski. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs George Nelson of 61 Snyder Circle at the Corry Hospital.

Bu- Bene Dombrowski la West Columbus Avenue Corry Hospital Jermle Blehynnski Me George Nelson Snyder Circle Orly

Columbus Grange Meets With Washington Birthday Program

Members of Columbus Grange No.76 met in the Grange Hall for a George Washington birthday program. N. E. Dodd presided, Mrs. Arthur Page chaired, readings were given by Mr. Page Mrs. Andrew Christensen and Mrs. Earl Messenger. Russell Moore with Mrs. Donald Engle sang God Bless America. Games and musical chats followed, doughnuts and coffee were served, and the meeting adjourned until March 10.

Orqby Evetine siWeesty Columbus Grange Grange George Washington N. E. Dodd Arthur Page Chainish Page Andrew Christensen Earl Messenger Russell Moore Donald Engle America

John Lynch Heads Aero Foremen's Club Election slate set

John Lynch was elected president of the Aero Foremen's Club at a dinner meeting in Corry. Hugh Mosher spoke on forming the club and joining the National Association of Foremen. Seven members attended the National Association meeting in St. Louis, with Paul Dwyer Vernon Welch and Dean House elected to key roles for the coming year.

John Lynch Aero Foremen’s Club Aero Foremen's Club Hotel Corry Hugh Mosher Corry-Jamestown Paul Dwyer Vernon Welch Dean House

Mrs Alma Gardner Honored By 600 Club Friends

Mrs. A B Morrison hosted the 600 Club at a tureen dinner honoring Alma Gardner who recently turned 87. A 6:20 p.m. dinner followed by a large three tiered birthday cake baked by Mrs. Jennie Weicht accompanied gifts and 500 in play. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Ingram, Miss Wenda Tawant, Mrs. William Huell, and Miss Patricia Slagel.

Alma Gardner A. B. Morrison West Washington Street Jennie Weicht Stanley Ingram Wenda Tawant Jersey Shale Wiliam Huell Patricia Slagel

Miss Marie Bjorkquist to wed Robert W Phelps in Lakewood

The marriage date of Miss Marie Bjorkquist daughter of Mrs Ber Meee Bjorkquist of Cleveland and Robert W Phelps of Cleveland has been announced by Mrs Bjorkquist. The ceremony is set for March 22 at the Detroit Methodist Church in Lakewood Ohio.

Marie Bjorkquist Ber- Meee Bjorkquist Cleveland Ohio Robert W. Phelps Bjorkquist Detroit Methodist Church Lakewood

80 Year Old Lady Finds Relief With RHU-AID

An 80 year old near Corry reported severe rheumatic pains on her right side and difficulty walking. After taking RHU-AID she claims her pains vanished and her nerves became strong. The liquid medicine combines three ingredients aimed at the cause of rheumatic and neuritic aches.

AM Drug Hore Corry

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