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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1940

Page

5

Queen Esther Standard Bearers Entertained

A Queen Esther group met at Miss Gene Parsons's Wright street home for a study of colleges in China. They planned a St Patrick's Day tea at the Methodist church parlors on March 15. Mrs Mary Brigham presided in the president's absence during the evening program.

China Gene Parsons Wright Street Queen Esther Standard Mary Brigham Par Buffalo Mary Bar

Concord Parents Association hosts February Fathers Night program

Concord Parents-Teachers Association conducted Fathers Night at the February meeting attracting about sixty guests. The program featured songs by Raymond Miller Albert Piccard and William Loveland with Clyde Henton on harmonies, a solo by Miller and a clarinet piece by Bernice Sorenson with accompanist Mrs Lawrence Anderson. A men’s sextet led by George Stowe and George Thomas performed, and Corporal J J Burke spoke on safety. The group voted to donate to the high school uniform fund and planned an April joint PT A meeting at the Junior High.

Concord Concord Parent-Teachers’ Association Jit South of the Border Raymond Miller Albert Piccard William Loveland Clyde Henton Old Kentucky Home Bernice Sorenson Lawrence Anderson Nist George Stowe George Thomas Lieyd Thomas Merrill Lillie Frank Lillie Carl Way J. J. Burke Pennsylvania Motor Police Corry High School Concord PT. A P.T. A.s Harvey Loveland Joseph Briskie Wendell Shields Clark Lord Clarence A. Mountain Lawrence, Anderson

Washington School PTA Townsend Study Circle Meeting Recap

The Washington School Parent-Teacher Association Townsend Study Circle met last evening at the home of George Patterson on Worth Street with twelve members present. The evening’s topic, the Enbjvd nek and it, was led by O. R. Gravel. Contests broke up the hour and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leslie M. Wells and Mrs. Walter Pier, with Mrs. Patterson assisted by Mrs. George Patterson, Dr. J. J. Haight, Mrs. Milton Robbins, and Mrs. Wells, who also served refreshments.

Washington School PTA Townsend Beachers Rives George Patterson St. Ca Worth Street Che O. R. Gravel Leslie M. Wells Walter Pier Patterson J.J. Haight Milton Robbins Wells

Miss Olga Dubrosky Crowned Basketball Queen

Miss Olga Dubrosky a senior of Garry High School was named Basketball Queen after a season long fan vote. The ceremony at the junior high during the Corry Wesleville game featured attendants Mary Lou Haight Martha Elston Kathryn Green Ruth Phyllis Lindsley Barbara Ann Keppel and Martha Mount with roses presented by James Pratt and Paul Sutton.

Olga Dubrosky Cage Garry High School Corry-Wesleyville Dubrosky Mary Lou Haight Martha Elston Kathryn Green Ruth Phyllis Lindsley Barbara Ann Keppel Martha Mount Court of Indies James Pratt Wesleyville Paul Sutton Corry Memee Corry High School

Mrs Walter Windahl Hosts Club Afternoon

Mrs Walter Windahl entertained members of her club yesterday afternoon at a tureen dinner and meeting at her home on Raymond Avenue. The dinner was served at 1 o clock to eight members including Mrs A V Cochran Mrs W C Cox Mrs Tracy W Whitehead Mrs Ross G Fehiman Mrs B L Thomas Mrs Harold Rauscher Mrs Merrill Lillie and Mrs Windahl The afternoon featured sewing and visiting and Mrs Cox and her son were given a gift by the group The club will meet again in six weeks.

Walter Windahl Raymond Avenue A. V. Cochran W. C. Cox Tracy W. Whitehead Ross G. Fehiman B. £. Thomas Harold Rauscher Merril Lillie Windel

Avacia Club Honors Frank T Babbitt on Birthday

Frank T Babbitt celebrated his birthday at Avacia club, honored during a social hour after the regular meeting last evening. Twenty five members attended and late in the evening refreshments were served featuring four birthday cakes.

Frank L. Babbitt Frank T. Babbitt Avacia Club

Golden Links Class Enjoys Tureen Dinner

About twenty nine members of the Golden Links class of the Methodist church enjoyed a tureen dinner last evening at 6 20 in the church parlors. The committee in charge of arrangements was Mrs Fr Peterson, Mrs John Fuller, Mrs Alma Erickson and Mrs Perry F Haines.

Golden Links Methodist Church Fr. §. Peterson John Fuller Alma Erickson Perry F. Haines

Miss Hickey to Marry Del Range This Easter Monday

Announcement from Erie notes Miss Gladys A. Hickey daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Hickey will wed Del R Range of Erie at St Ann church on Easter Monday The couple are well known in the city Also reported Jamestown youths rescued from Chadaken river icy waters by Sherman Bedlent and Harry Mosher and Pennsylvania collected 619679 in 10 percent emergency taxes on liquor and various products in January per State Treasurer Clary Ross

Miss Hickey del Range Gladys A. Hickey Sherman Hckey Erie del R. Range St. Ann’s Church Mr. Range David Planders James Lown Shermnod Bedlent Harry Mosher Jamestown Chadaken River Clary Ross General Fundier

Roosevelt Son Kermit Roosevelt To Fight In France

Feb 28 report says Kermit Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt sails for Europe to join Bettis volunteers in France, continuing the family military tradition. The dispatch notes his departure with other volunteers and cites the current wartime mobilization.

Roosevelt London Kermit Roosevelt Theodore"Roosevelt Finlar Bettis Toda

Rotarians Hear Talk On Life in Holland at Dinner

Rotarians at Corry heard Rev. James Eelman of the Baptist church describe life in Holland and its industries at last night’s Rotary meeting at the Corry. He spoke of wartime effects on commerce and living customs, and guests Charles Kraber and Morris Westley attended. An invitation from the Corry Teachers Association to host a banquet on March 12 was extended, and Frank T. Babbitt was honored with a birthday cake. Myrna Hasbrouck and Dewell Hasbrouck were spending time in Tie.

Holand James Eelman Baptis Rotary Club Aoter Corry Eelman Holland United States Europe Tervice Club Charles Kraber Cleveland Ohio Morris Westley Corry Corry Teachers' Association Marc Frank ‘T. Babbitt Royal Rotary Club

Townsend Club Calendar Promises March Events

Towns end Club advisory board met last night and set the March calendar. Plans include a penny fish supper on March 9, regular meeting and membership drive report on March 12, a Saturday evening special with State Organizer Joseph Robb of Lewistown on March 16 followed by a turkey dinner, and a Cavalcade at Union City at 1 am on March 17 for the congressional district convention in Titusville. Mr and Mrs John Marsh received honorary memberships for assisting with entertainment as light refreshments and music followed.

Townsend Club Joseph Robb Lewistown Union City St Titusville John Marsh

Mrs. R. L. Coughenour Hosts Birthday Party

Mrs. R. L. Coughenour entertained several friends at her Raymond Avenue home for birthday celebrations honoring My Coughenow. Cards provided the entertainment and Mrs. Lynn Chapman won the award. Refreshments were served after.

R. L. Coughenour RB. L. Couighenour Raymond Avenue Coughenow Lynn Chapman

Mrs. Potocki Honored by Local Club

A weekly club meeting at Mrs. John Potocki’s home celebrated her birthday. After a brief business portion, guests enjoyed a social evening and salad and cake. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Dan Prenett.

John Potocki Sue Uucerm UN Uray Dan Prenett

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