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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1945

Page

4

Bistress Club Meets in Horn Block Notes Nursery Grant

The PLW and Club Met Monday night in Horn Block oli rooms. President Miss Gillian Murray opened the business meeting at eight. They voted to enlarge the nursery improvement program at Corry Hospital, long sponsored by the B P W. A plan to sponsor an edition of the Home Front newspaper for Corry servicemen and servicewomen was approved. Mrs Lawrence Thomas named as Red Cross camp staff representative. Mrs Charles Stewart chaired the program committee and spoke on millinery and style. The finance committee served sandwiches cookies and tea. Next meeting planned for January in club rooms.

PLW Horn Block Gillian Murray Corry Hospital Corry Lawrence Thomas Red Cross Charles Stewart Miss. Stewart Gertrude Fields Sueanne Scherak Wilma Rich Samwen Dinney Hikimos Louis Sherwood Conrad Monroe John A. Scheppner Sant Diego Calif Johnny Great Lakes Tittle "Butch" Son Sind Harry Carmcke Sheaswell Butch Raymond Clark England James Clark Brooksleet Charles Wood

Corry Kiwanis Club to mark 30th anniversary

Personal society notes from Corry include updates on club activities and local residents. The Corry Kiwanis Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary during January 21 to 27 with a Thursday night program at the Rite. Plans feature a message from Kiwanis International president Ben Dean and announcements of annual objectives.

Corry Kiwanis Club Kiyanis Club of Corry sKiwanis International R. F. Bumbaugh Cogry Club Ben Dean Grand Rapids Kiwanis ‘International Kiwanis Detroit R. E. Bumbaugh Pearl Harbor United Nations

Opportunity Club Dinner Plans At Presbyterian Church

The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. J. B. Mount's home on West Frederick Street with 31 members and guests. President Mrs. J. W. Rickers led the meeting with hymns and devotions. Mrs. Porter Auer shared views on Deep River and Freedom Road. The group planned the Golden Rose dinner for February 26. Marion Smith led the entertainment committee. A salad course was served late in the evening by Mrs. Mount with help from Miss Tna Austin and Mrs. W. W. Auer.

Opportunity Club The Presbyterian Church J. B. Mount West Frederick Street J. W.rickers Rickers Porter Auer Deep River Freedom Road

Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Martin

Ten friends of Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin Grove street gave a surprise party at the Martin home last evening for their 20th wedding anniversary. Entertainment of five hundred and prizes awarded to Mrs Martin Harold Cragg Mrs Stanley Henton and Russell Briges. A late evening salad rolls coffee and a three tiered wedding cake were served. The couple received many nice gifts from friends.

Mrs. Martin Ralph Martin Grove Street Martin Harold Cragg Stanley Henton Russell Briges

Farewell Party Notes and Local News Update

Robert McClintock hosts a farewell party on Spring Street as he prepares to enter merchant marines. Eighteen attend with dancing and visiting. Miss Joan Klinger served salad and McClintock received cash gifts from friends. Friends from F and A M loaned funds to furnish a reception and sewing room. Relatives in Corry report Plu Emory Benson overseas from Camp Stewart, Georgia, now in England. Hammond family marks six months old, and Lawrence Morton in England with Bill Randall.

Robert McClintock Joan Klinger Spring Street Merchant Marines Were Vine Entertainment Miss Klinger Bop Mr. McClintocle A. M Corry Plu Emory Benson Camp Stewart England Worth Hammond Pfo Lawrence—Morton_e Eny— Land Bill Randall Turky Witnner Hex

W. F. C. S. Installs Officers For Year

The regular monthly W. 5. C. S. meeting at the Methodist Church followed a tureen supper. Devotions led by Mrs. Willis Brown, then Rev. Galbreath conducted services installing officers for the year: President Mrs. Bryan Stowe, vice president Mrs. Stanley Nichols, recording secretary Miss Blanchard Mack, corresponding secretary Mrs Edmund Barr, treasurer Mrs. Tryin Young, secretary of missionary education Mrs. Oscar Johnson, secretary of Christian relations and local church activities Mrs. Fred Ross, secretary of student work Miss Edna Johnson, secretary of children's work Miss Ruth Dahlstrand, secretary of young women's and girls work Miss Donna Bertram, secretary of literature and publications Mrs. Paul Meerdink, secretary of spiritual life Mrs. Willis Brown. Mrs. Webb Andrus outlined the lesson for the coming year on “The Open Door.” The February meeting will be in charge of Circle No. 1.

Methodist Church Willis Brown Galbreath Bryan Stowe Stanley Nichols Blanchard Mack Edmund Barr Tryin Young Oscar Johnson Fred Ross Edna Johnson Ruth Dahlstrand Donna Bertram Paul Meerdink Webb Andrus

Nurses' Auxiliary Plans Telephone Bridge Parties

The Hospital Auxiliary met at the nurses home last evening with thirteen members in attendance. Five new members were admitted: Mrs B F Pain Mrs John Fenstermacher Mrs Robert Bracken Mrs Mervin Nast Mrs I Rainesale and Mrs Fred Cameron. Plans were made to host telephone bridge parties February 6th and 9th.

Hospital B. F. Pain John Fenstermacher Robert Bracken Mervin Nast Rainesale Fred Cameron

J O Y Class Enjoyed Sleighride Monday

The J O Y Sunday School class of the Presbyterian Church enjoyed a sleighride Monday with eleven attendees. After the three hour ride, they gathered at Mrs J Frederick Kinley’s home on East Wayne Street where hamburgs pumpkin pie whipped cream and coffee were served.

Presbyterian Charch J. Frederick Kinley East Wayne Street

Dinner Party Honors Mrs. Cassius Sears at Sendoff

Mrs. Cassius Sears, who left Agro Supply, was honored by Aero payroll staff at a Monday dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Richard Stedman, Mrs. George Stanford, Dr. Frances Feeney, Lee Root, Phyllis Houghton, Walter Sweet, Melvin Cobbett, and Mrs. Sears. A turkey dinner was enjoyed and a fine gift presented.

Cassius Sears Agro Supply Aero Richard Stedman George Stanford Frances Feeney Lee Rootrend Phyllis Houghton Walter Sweet Melvin Cobbett Sears

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Stowe and Mrs. Young at Ritz

A surprise birthday dinner was held yesterday at the Ritz Restaurant at 12 30 o clock honoring Mrs. Brian Stowe and Mrs. Irvin Young. Twelve attendees including several named guests enjoyed a delicious dinner with roses decorating the table and a later gathering at Mrs. Edmond Barr's home on West South Street with birthday cake served.

Brian’ Stowe Irvin Young Ritz Restaurrant Ernest Roger O. T. Rowbins

Girl Scout Court of Honor Met Monday

Girl Scout Troop No. 39 met at Miss Mary Ellen Bell’s home on Pleasant Street. Ten attended and routine business was transacted. Plans were made for the venture on January 26 and badge work was discussed. Next meeting is January 22 at Miss Betty Huntley’s home on South Center Street. Hostess served lemonade, cookies, and cocoa.

Uoury of Mary Ellen Bell Hast Pleasant Street Betty Huntley South Center Street

Episcopal Parish Dinner Honors Navy Chaplain Kuhn

The Episcopal parish honored Rev. William J. Kuhn with a gratitude letter and a merit certificate from the Fourth Naval District for his Navy chaplain service. An eighty-member gathering enjoyed turkey dinner prepared by Mrs. Wallace Young and committees, and vestrymen Wallace Young H A Gilbert G W Shotzbarger and Don D Willias were re-elected.

Fourth Naval District William J. Kuhn Kuhn Navy Wallace Young H. A. Gilbert G. W. Shotzbarger Don D. Willias Emmanuel Guild Lillian Guild Altar Guild Acolytes

Farewell Dinner Honors Andrew Carnelle at Hotel Corry

The Automatic Department of Raymond Mfg Corp held a steak dinner in honor of Andrew Carnelle prior to his induction into the armed forces on January 1. Richard Hurbhitt presided as toastmaster for the evening attended by fifteen members. Carnegie received a leather billfold and a cash gift from the group.

the Automatic Department Raymond Mfg. Corp Hotel Corry Andrew Carnelle Richard Hurbhitt Carnegie Leather Bill Fold

Farewell Party for James Jansen Honors New Inductee

Miss Joan Feeney of West Wayne Street entertained about 20 young people last evening in honor of James Jansen who is soon to be inducted into service. Guests enjoyed games dancing and group singing with sandwiches cake and coffee served. Father Sharbe of Tusville attended.

James Jansen Joan. Feeney Wayne Street James Janson Jansenith Father Sharbe Itusville

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