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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

5

Stitch and Chatter Club elects officers at home

The Stitch and Chatter Club met at Mrs. Robert Lind Strom’s home with nine members and one guest, Mrs. Arvid Anderson. Officers elected for the year: Mrs. Oscar Vance president, Mrs. Wallace Mick vice president, Mrs. Howard Vanderhoff secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Merle Akam reporter. Next meeting set for January 22 at Mrs. Vance’s RD 1 residence.

Stitch and Chatter Club Robert Lind Strom R. D Arvid Anderson Oscar Vance Wallace Mick Howard Vanderhoff Merle, Akam

Zelda Taylor Engaged to John Walter Volk

Mr and Mrs Glennard Taylor of Spring Creek announce the engagement of their daughter Zelda to John Walter Volk son of Mr and Mrs John E Volk of Columbus. No wedding date set.

Zelda Taylor Glennard Taylor Spring Creek Zelda John Walter Volk Sid John E. Volk Go- Tumbus

Durlin Edmiston Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Maor Dustin of Pittsfield announce the engagement of their daughter Elinor Mae to Willis Leroy Edmiston son of Mr and Mrs Francis Edmiston of Spring Creek. A wedding date has been set.

Durlin-Edmiston Maor Dustin Pittsfield Elinor Mae Willis Leroy Edmiston Francis Edmiston Spring Creek

Wedding At U B Church Sets Bright Union In Erie

Miss Vera Jane Meyerink and John Andrew Smith wed at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in a double ring ceremony. The couple, from Meyerink and Smith families, plan a one week honeymoon at Niagra Falls and in Canada. The bride wore white with red rosebuds. sister Lucille Meyerink attended. After return, they will live on the Smith farm. Mrs Meyerink to host a reception. Mrs Smith is a 1945 Clymer Central High graduate and former Raymond Mfg. employee. he left Corry Senior High to join the Navy and later works for the Fire Meter System in Exle. Additional society notes include veterans’ school attendance and Shrine Club activities.

U. B. Church Vera Jane Meyerink Clifford Meyerink West Washington Street John Andrew Smith Robert G. Smith West Wayne Street H. Ray Harris Evangelical United Brethren Church Canada Corry Navy Exle

WFMS Church Meeting Held at Mrs Anderson Home

The WFMS of the Church of the Nagarené met at Mrs. Martin Anderson’s home for an all day gathering. Mrs. M. Bailey led devotions citing Sarah and presided over business. A tureen dinner was served, hymns and birthday song for Mrs. Walter Carter followed by sewing and plan for the February 8 meeting.

WFMS Church of the Nagarené Martin Anderson M. Bailey Tsarah Walter Carter Jesus Carter

Eastern Star Meeting in Cory City Chapter No 17

The Cory City Chapter No. 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star met on North Center street with 25 members in attendance. Mrs. Donna Whitehead presided and Mrs. Ruth Owen, past matron of the Gridley Chapter, Erie, attended as a guest. A dessert social followed the routine business.

Eastern Star Cory City Order of the Wastern Star North Center Street Donna Whitehead Ruth Owen Gridley Erie Helen Jann

Migliaccio Welcomes Daughter At Corry Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Migliaccio announce the birth of a daughter at Corry Hospital this morning. The mother is Marion Smith, residing at 1242 West Main Street.

John Migliaccio West Main Street Corry Hospital Marion Smith

Circle No 3 WS. G S Methodist Church Food Sale Plans

Circle No 3 met at East South Street hostess house with 17 members and two guests Mrs O B Gibbs and Mrs Clifford McEntarfer. Devotions used Psalm 115 and The Lord's Prayer followed. Meeting led by president Mrs A Mountain. A February 5 food sale at Mrs Fuller's home was planned. Mrs Fred Ross outlined India’s peoples lands and religions. Hostess and Leah Reed served salad and coffee.

East South Street Ws.gs Methodist Church O. B. Gibbs Clifford McEntarfer Vinnie Fuller A. Mountain Leah Reed

Lutheran Aid Society Meets at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church gathered yesterday with Mrs. Charles Dahl strand as hostess. Mrs. D. H. Hillstrom opened with group singing and Psalm 84. Mrs. Ger ald Staples presided as president and nominating committee reported new officers for the year. New member Mrs. Richard Merker joined. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13.

Lutheran Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society The Lutheran Church Charles Dahlstrand D. H. Hillstrom Gerald Staples Staples Wayne Skinner Carl Gustafson George Nagle Richard Merker

Nine Tables Tie for Top in Corry Hotel Bridge Tourney

Nine tables competed in the Corry Room at Hotel Corry for a duplicate bridge tournament post holiday. Top scores of 87 percent were achieved by paired teams including Mrs Jones Hughes with Mrs E P Pain and by A S Bong with Miss Harriett Colegrove. ties extended to East and West with 336 by several couples. Next best scores 85 and 78 percent led North and South respectively. The event wraps the second week of March and Mrs M F P Coyle is taking reservations for next Wednesday play.

Tuewupmere Vollage Washindnt Jones Hughes E. P. Pain A. S. Bong Harriett Colegrove Walter H. Scott Norman Neckers J. Fred Kinley Hughes Pait Juanita Strawshatt L. J. Lindsley Boag Morris Chapin Corry Hotel M. FP. Coyle

L C B A Installs Officers At West Church Home

Regular meeting of branch No. & L.C.B.A. held at Mrs. Mary Murray’s home on West Church Street. Mrs. Mayme Wood presided at installation of officers including Helen Brown president Florence Hannan first vice president Nellie Swan recording secretary Nellie Black treasurer Mary Murray financial secretary Katherine Newcomb guard Margaret Meloney Mary Patterson Mary Dempsey Kathryn Mooney Margaret McCarthy Katherine Connors trustees. Tureen supper at 6 30 followed by bingo. Next meeting set for February 12.

L.C.B.A West Church Street Mary Murray Mayme Wood Helen Brown Florence Hannan Wood Nellie Swan Nellie Black Murray Katherine Newcomb Margaret Meloney Mary Patterson Mary Dempsey Kathryn, Mooney Margaret McCarthy Katherine Connors

Ladies' Fellowship Meeting at Baptist Church

The Ladies' Fellowship met at Mrs. H. H. Redding's home with assistive hostesses Mrs. Clyde Hall and Mrs. Joseph Sherwood Sr. The program included devotions by Mrs. Delber Hall on pleasing God, solos, and prayers led by Mrs. Ralph Carroll. A box was organized for Miss Hattie Linen Doll in Kentucky and plans were made for an afternoon prayer meeting.

Ladies’ Fellowship Ladies' Fellowship of the * Baptist Church H. H. Redding Clyde Hall Joseph Sherwood Redding Delber Hall Africa God Francis Whiteman Bruce Thomas Jesus Harry Hickle Ralph Carroll Whiteman Carroll Eva Kepler Hattie Linen Doll Kentucky

Charles Dodd Is Honored On 90th Birthday

Charles Dodd aged 90 was celebrated at his home on West Washington Street with family. Guests included Leon Dodd of Jamestown Nathan Dodd of Columbus and Frank Dodd of Union City. The gathering featured ice cream cake and coffee.

Vases Wood Sweiniy Nelson Trisket West Washington Street Mr. Dodd Leon Dodd Jamestown Nathan Dodd Colambus Frank Dodd Union City

Mrs. Jack Walsh Honored at Tranktin Street Shower

Mrs Edward Brigham and Mrs Albert Ross hosted a stork shower for Mrs Jack Walsh at her Tranktin street home. Twenty attended and games of 500 and bingo were played. Prizes went to Mrs James Riddle Mrs William Moir and Mrs Jennie Welcht with bingo prizes to Mrs Edward Messinger Mrs Edward Walsh and Mrs Fred Walsh.

Jack Walsh Edward Brigham Albert Ross al Stork Tranktin Street James Riddle William Moir Jennie Welcht Edward Messinger Edward Walsh Fred Walsh

Dearing Honored At Corry Hospital Dinner

The Corry Hospital board honored past superintendent R M Dearing at a private Hotel Corry dinner. He leaves today to take duties at Fostoria Hospital in Fostoria, honoring his supervision and works at Corry Hospital.

R. M. Dearing Corry Hospital Hotel Corry Fostoria Hospital Fostoria Mr Dearing Jocal Hospital

Elgin Man William Aldrich Dies At Hamot Hospital

Elgin resident William Aldrich born July 11 1969 in Wayne township died at Hamot Hospital Erie after seven last evening. He lived in Eola before eleven years ago moving to his son Lawrence Aldrich's home. Survived by wife Alice Aldrich a son two daughters Octavius Fitch and Mildred Redlecks eleven grandchildren. Funeral service Saturday at Bracken Ketting Funeral Home with interment Wattsburg Cemetery.

J. Wills Awaren Elgin William Hamot Hospital Erie Wayne Township Lawrence Aldrich Aldrich

Bank Balance Sheet and Certification from 1947 Ledger

The document presents liabilities and capital accounts for a bank, detailing demand and time deposits, government and subdivision deposits, and other deposit categories. It lists total liabilities and capital accounts at 4 748 200.88 and includes a notarized attestation by cashier Dan A. Depew and signatures of directors, dated February 6, 1947.

United States State of Pennsylvania Court of Bile Depew

Iveses Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs H Ives return to their home in Alden New York on Wednesday after a brief business trip and social calls in town.

Mrs. H. Ives Heir Alden N. Y

George Pappas Leaves Town by Train

George Pappas of South Center Street departed this morning by train, a move not detailed beyond his destination or purpose.

George Pappas South Center Street

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