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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1952
Page
5
Mrs. Horace Andresen received good news when her husband Horace Andresen called from the National Bank of Corry to arrange financing for a new refrigerator. He followed advice to visit the banks Installment Loan Department to set up a loan plan to cover the purchase.
A May afternoon house party at Mr and Mrs Bawird Griffis celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included family, friends and neighbors who shared cake, ice cream and coffee as gifts and cards were presented. Several readers and locals were noted as attending various events and visits across Erie and nearby towns.
An anniversary meeting of Sparta Grange No. 110 was held at the Grange Hall with a large attendance. William Scouten led the session. Martha Smith won the cherry pie baking contest and will compete at Crawford County Pomona Grange in Linesville on March 5 and 6. The program featured singing, past masters’ roll call, and talks on the 60 year grange history with remarks by Dorr Stranahan and Mrs. Mattie Thompson. Members included Mrs. Thompson, Dorr Stranahan, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fralick, Donny Fralick, Donna Newhold, and Billy Scouten. Visitors from Gresham, Blooming Valley, and Bloomfield attended. Ruth Chetton handed a tiered anniversary cake. The next session is March 8 to confer the first and second degrees.
Mrs Chandler Mazon hosted a benefit party at her Springs Creek home Saturday evening to aid the Spring Creek Grange. Assisted by Mrs Harold Eddy and Mrs Exipthe Donaldson, attendees enjoyed prize awards to multiple neighbors and were served potatoes, wafers, cookies and coffee.
Mrs. George Downey hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her son Thomas Downey who turned six. Nineteen guests attended and went to matinees, then enjoyed dinner at home. Each guest received a pencil flashlight as a favor alongside a decorated cake and gifts. Miss Rita Downey and Mrs. Lyle Saxton helped prepare.
Rev and Mrs Bowshan were honored at a church farewell tea hosted by St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Council. About 200 friends attended the 4 to 5 pm event in the church parlor with a well adorned tea table, silver service, and floral touches.
The VL H S Club held a Saturday evening birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Staples on Wayne Street. A Tucson dinner was served with favors and prizes. Mrs Van Dresar Mrs Stopes and Mrs Rishard Hurlbut won games. A birthday cake coffee and a club gift for the honored member were presented. Van Dresar will entertain the club next week.
Seven year old Sondra Jean Grant celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 30 with 14 guests hosted by her mother Mrs Merle Blakely. Prizes went to Sondra Varrassa and Dixie Lee Grant. Refreshments included decorated birthday cake ice cream and chocolate milk with party favors of candy baskets.
Miss Betty Lynn Bowman was honored recently by Mrs. TW Weims and the seventh Evade group. Movies were shown, games played, and the guest was presented with a farewell gift. Mrs. Robert Cathy assisted in serving refreshments to class members.
Mrs. Joseph Mooney and Carl McIntyre entertained guests at a benefit party hosted at Snyder Circle on Friday evening. Two tables of Canasta were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Howard Buttelman and Mrs. Lyntford Chase. The hostesses served a dessert course to guests late in the evening.
James Aquilina, aged 12, celebrated with a surprise party at 4 o clock hosted by his mother Mrs Wisholas Aquilina in North Gexter. Twelve boys and girls attended and enjoyed games, prizes were awarded to Shirley Giacoma Larry Sheehan Joe Marty and Rose Catalfa, plus cake sundaes jello beverages and candy. Master James received many gifts from friends.
Edith Mcfintarfd, daughter of Rey and Mrs Oliford McEntarier of Cane bridge Springs, to Alert J. Ficcardi, son of Mrs. Roméo Ficcardi of Conneaut, in a December ceremony. Bride’s attendants, groom’s party, and attire noted, couple resides in Erie. both graduates with jobs at General Electric.
Mrs Ernest Emmons Jr entertained guests at her home on Saturday evening at 2 for a charity card party benefiting Gerry Memorial Hospital. Two tables of 500 were played with prizes won by Richard Williams and Robert Curtis. Mrs William won a first prize. dessert refreshments were served to guests.
The instructor announces a public Open House at the dance studio this week with sessions Tuesday from 3 0 5 p m and 4 to 5 13 0 a m. Wednesday afternoon offers a session with regular classes. registration for the new term is Friday 1 to 8 p m and 7 to 9 p m for all ages from youngsters to adults in tap ballet and social dancing.
London reports say the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is to be held in 1953 with the exact date under consideration. Court circles note consultations with Commonwealth governments are ongoing as authorities review arrangements.
Oslo reports Katy Wegemas, a member of the American Olympic ski team, disclosed she is married to Paul Wegemas. The pair told AP reporters in the Olympic village that secrecy was due to Paul's naval aviation cadet duties. They denied divorce talks and described their union as lasting.
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