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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
5
Readable items show town chatter from Corry area including a Barbizon modeling offer declined by a local girl, church evangelism in Monroe Michigan, newborn Alison Lea Damon, and a busy Mead Park ice scene. Also notes on engagements, Scouts trip to Titusville, a dog dachshund gift, and community hospital updates.
Marshall plans to maintain wartime policies while preparing for the Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting in Moscow on March 10. He aims to secure key posts with trusted wartime associates, with domestic expectations placing him near the White House if vacancies occur. Democratic chatter links him to a 1948 presidential bid.
Dr. Gustav Grahn spoke on Swedish culture and regions detailing government methods and social life. He presented moving pictures of Sweden and Swedish people at work, plus Africa wildlife stills, entertaining a city audience with travel exploits and exploration notes.
Twenty eight Joes Rotary Club members and two guests met at the Hotel Corry for a Tuesday evening. Clyde Shotzbarger showed two films Magazine Magic in technicolor and Plemy Thelus in Africa. D A Hillstrom played Swedish piano selections. A Mead Park Association note thanked the club for 835449 toward a swimming pool, and Rasselas Brown is set to speak January 14.
A surprise farewell was held at Cutting Town Hall for Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallace and Mr and Mrs Gordon Shampoe and son Larry who leave for Texas. Mrs Will Benter organized it with 109 attendees. The Carlisle Sunday School ladies served supper and Lawrence Redding gave the honored guests a purse of money.
The Methodist Church circle met at Mrs. W L Marsh’s home on East South Street with 18 members present. Mrs. W B Stowe led prayers, business was transacted, games provided social hour entertainment, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Earle Hasbrouck, Mrs. Bertha Warner, and Mrs. Carl Swanson. February meeting date to be announced.
Mrs. Danner hosted her contract bridge club and two guests Mrs. Leon Root and Miss Louise Mount at East Pleasant street last evening. Two tables produced regular prizes won by Mrs. J. Fred Kinley and Mrs. Howard Ross, with Miss Mount taking the special yard. A salad course was served and Mrs. Walter Knipa of Bast Pleasant street will host the January list play.
Mrs. Robert Church entertained nine members at her mother Mrs. Chester Forbes home on Findley Lake road. Awards went to Mrs. Brank Ferry Mrs. Albert Fox and Miss Dorothy Havenstein. Birthday celebrations for Miss Havenstein and Mrs. Fox. Mrs. Harold Averill to host January 21 meeting.
A safety note warns that chimney fires stem from soot buildup caused by incorrect cleaning methods. It urges proper cleaning to prevent hazardous fires and emphasizes regular maintenance.
Members of the J F Club plus guests Mrs George Wood and Mrs Pau Crowell met at Mrs Robert Proctors Essex Street home for a post Christmas party Gifts were exchanged and 500 was played Winners were Mrs Lloyd Thomas Mrs Guy Sutton and Mrs Almon Peterson Mrs Proctor served jello salad crackers cream pie and coffee The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Thomas January 21st in Snyder Circle
Miss Ruth Young was honored at a surprise birthday party attended by 15 Ritz Restaurant current and former employees. A dinner with roast beef was served at eight, two large birthday cakes were made for the occasion, and the group moved to the Yiafiropulos home on Mott Street for visiting dancing and refreshments.
Mrs Donald Engle of Columbus hosted a birthday party at 2 to 4 pm in honor of her daughter Janet Louise Engle who turned six. Attendees included Karolyn Stockton Elaine Barlett Kathleen Toveland Louise Utterback and Norma Sfaggi.
Mrs. Leroy Cady hosted 18 W C T U members at her East South street home. Mrs. Alfred Hned led devotions on Draw Nigh to God. President Mrs. George Chase presided over business, planning a poster contest for local grade students and a hospitality reception for new and aging members at Mrs. Mountain’s home on January 21.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Carl Lyons’ home on South Center street. Members present included Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs. Humes, Mr. Akam, and others. Devotions were led by Mrs. Sherwood. Mrs. Humes, the president, chaired a short meeting. Letters of thanks from Miss Mildred Young in Kentucky and the Quincy Orphanage were read. A social period followed with salad, Rite crackers, tea and coffee provided by Ms. Akem and Mrs. Halfast. The next meeting is set for January 21 at Mrs. Chase’s home.
Twenty two members and friends attended the St Edward's School P T A January session. Mrs Ellen Roberts' team won the membership contest with 25 new members. Total new membership stands at 45. Evelyn Lewis president led routine business and announced the February meeting for Monday February 10. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served by several members.
Employes of the Montgomery Ward Store and guests totaling 28 met at Al Marty's Star Casino Tuesday evening for a company party recognizing the local store’s Ward Week contest victory. George Cone and James Allyn spoke, steak dinners were served, and a large decorated cake was featured.
The Lilien Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met with 18 members and two guests Mrs E H Harmon and Mrs Idgar Alexander. Dinner was in the church undercroft. Hostesses were Mrs Clyde Shotharger and Miss Georgia Myers. A food sale is planned for Friday February 7 in the church undercroft with Mrs C E Rafter as chairman. Next meeting set for February 4 at the rectory with Mrs Joseph R Glair hosting.
Mrs. Leon Lindsley of First Avenue entertained the bridge club Tuesday evening. Two tables of contract were in play with Mrs. Lindsley as high scorer and serving a dessert course. Mrs. Frank Lavelland will host the next meeting on January 21.
Nine members of the Quilting Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur V. Cochran on East Broderick street for a pleasant sewing and visiting. Mrs. William Croft of Erie attended as an out of town member. The hostess served salad and dessert, and the club plans a fireen dinner January 21 at Mrs. Walter Windahi's home.
Members of the Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren choir gathered at the Sills on Cottage Hill Road for rehearsal and social time. Officers elected include Lynn Sill president Walter Proctm vice president John Robert Sill secretary and Mildred Proctor treasurer. J Leon Manaval led games and contests as refreshments were served.
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