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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1951
Page
5
Union City Women of the Moose hosted a lodge night with five guests from Corry. A class of candidates was initiated, Corry women performed initiatory work, and Mrs Mildred Bryant chaired. The program included loyal talent from Union City, officers and escorts received gifts, and a chili supper followed.
Miss Dorothy Grover hosted a bridal shower for Mina Foster who will marry Harold Marsh on March 16. Fourteen guests attended the evening event, playing games and filling a bride’s book. Winners included Miss Martha Treble and Mrs. Harold Young. The serving table was attractively arranged with dessert and coffee as gifts were presented to the bride elect.
The regular monthly meeting of Corry Chapter American Red Cross directors was held last evening at local headquarters. Rev. Joseph R. Clair presided. Miss Bonelta Gordon’s resignation as canteen chairman was accepted. Mrs. Lynn Campbell appointed in her place. Reports covered the home service, 89 cases. 4 active servicemen. 18 veterans civilians. financial aid provided. Publicity noted 18 volunteers made window displays under Robert Barto. Bloodmobile planned for April to collect 150 pints. 193 volunteers needed. First Aid classes had 66 attendees. St Elizabeth’s Boy Scouts will receive training. Junior Red Cross activities included card distributions and a skit at kickoff. Mrs. Alber Firster and children returned from Fort Benning. Sgt. Albert Firster to graduate March 10 and return to Camp Atterbury. Mrs. Sylvia Chamberlin accompanied. Warren resident Miss Martha Fuver visited East Smith Street neighbor. Kiwanis inner-city club meeting attended at Boston Store Erie. Mr. Harper spoke on vocational education.
The Adult Fellowship met at the Fire Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening and started with a dinner. Thirty five guests attended as committee members Porter Auer Euland Harvey and Reader Langhurst arranged the event and Rev Paul Bauer showed 1940 Toca! scene movies. The next meeting on March 28 will be arranged by Merril Patterson William Hall and B G Chase.
A son was born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Phillips of R D 2 near Corry Hospital. A son was born early this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Zern Aikens of R D 1 Spear Hospital. A daughter, Deborah Ann, born to Mr. and Mrs. Boys Smith of Akwon on February 87. The Smiths are former city residents.
The Columbus Grange No. 875 held a Monday evening meeting at Town Hall with David Curtis chairing. Members approved buying a cupboard for Grange regalia and received reports on past masters and lecturers meetings in Youngsville. The lecturers' program, with 50 attendees, rehearsed for a variety show set for April 12 at Corry Senior High School. Refreshments were served and the group scheduled their next meeting for March 12.
The Jolly Eight Club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Ralph Gates name on the street list. Members played for a 500 game won by Mrs Charles Cook and Mrs Marjorie Brown who received awards. Cake jello corn snacks and coffee were served by the hostess. The next meeting is March 11 hosted by Mrs H D Haun of West Pleasant Street.
The Poetry Society held a Tuesday meeting discussing Coleridge with Miss Helen Spencer hosting at Wright Street. Two guests, Mrs. Lawrence Douglas and Miss Blanche Spencer, attended. February roll call featured a verse. Dessert was served and the group planned to reconvene March 13 with Mrs. Ira Miller of North Center Street.
Mrs Marion Rumbaugh of Spring Street entertained several friends for an informal social evening at her home last night. The ladies enjoyed fancywork and contests, with refreshments including birthday cake in honor of those present with current birthdays sherbets coffee and tea.
Maude Keefe acted as scorer for canasta as her card club gathered Monday evening at her Mott Street home. Guests were served pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. J. B. Clark in two weeks.
Richard Rossbacher president of the Corry Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Hospitality Club at the American Legion Home yesterday. He outlined the chamber’s civic work and plans for a better city, noting past achievements and future goals.
Robert Tunnell spoke at the Carry Rotary Club meeting in Corry to preview the out-O-Rams event in Erie on April 26 27. The dinner meeting at Hotel Carry drew 29 real members plus visiting Rotarians George McMullen from Massillon and R R Flusig from that city. Discussions covered the 100m at the Corry Memorial Hospital and a special minstrel show rehearsal set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Hotel Corry.
Mrs. Walter Blair of East Bond street hosted a local card party last evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. William Bpiesman and Mrs. Edward Kinley Sr. Refreshments included salad. The next gathering will be held after Easter with Mrs. Kinley as hostess.
Mrs. Frank Loveland hosted her contract bridge club at her Park Street home. Two tables played with Mrs. Robert King winning the award. Guests included Mrs. Esther Jones. The group adjourned to meet next with Mrs. Walter Auer after a salad course was served.
Harding School group met Tuesday evening with Mrs Carl Stump reviewing How You Can Fight Against Communism. Twenty members attended asMiss Mary Ann Scholten performed a solo and Mrs Kenneth Pitts read a poem. The evening included singing, and sandwiches and cake were served by several members. They plan the next meeting for March 20 and a movie Realm Of The Wild will be shown then.
The Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the American Legion Home with Mrs Frank Laurie presiding. Members were asked to donate to the Patty Farrington fund for the March 13 session. Mrs Robert Catlin gave an antiques talk with pieces from her collection. The March 13 meeting will be an open session for rushees and guests, with a guest speaker to be announced.
Registered nurses increasingly request Hadacol samples and urge use for deficiencies of vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. Mrs Kathleen Marquess of Hopkinsville Kentucky reports appetite improvement mood lift and better mobility in patients after three bottles, with many moving to family-size bottles as Hadacol aids recovery.
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