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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1948

Page

5

Corry City Red Cross Board Meets at Chapter Roots

Thursday evening the Corry City Chapter of the American Red Cross held a board meeting at the chapter roots on North Center street. Rev. Joseph R. Clair presided. Miss Ethel McCray reported on Junior Red Cross efforts and gift drives for Gerry schools.

Corry City The American Red Cross North Center Street Joseph R. Clair Richard H. Rossbacher Harold A. Gilbert Dan ‘Taggart Harley Johnson Don Willams Jerome Fo Meedham Ethel McCray Orvil Root Home Service Bradford

Helping Hand Club Elects Mrs Barton Head

The Helping Hand Club of the Rebekah lodge elected officers at their meeting in the hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs Arthur Barton was chosen president with Mrs E S Jadeston as vice president and Mrs Frederink Beall as secretary. Mrs William Marsh was named treasurer as 18 members and past officers attended. The outgoing president received a jewelry gift, a dinner was served to all, and the next meeting is set for January 12 with new officers to preside.

Helping Hand Club Barton Anuss Rebekah Helping Hand Clim Hall Eugene Smith Arthur Barton Jadesteom Prederink Beall William 2. Marsh Network Beall Smith Oscar Fritz Harvey Loveland Marsh

D A R Bake Sale Plans Amid Chapter Meeting

The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the DAW held a meeting at East Congress street home of Mrs. James MacInnes with assistant hostesses Mrs. George Boyd and Mrs. G C L Auer. Regent Mrs. E C Barnes chaired the business session and plans were laid for a January 17 bake sale at St. Vincent's Hospital. Mrs. Foster Davis and Mrs. N H Reynolds prepared to resume duties after a visit with her mother. Reverend Joseph F R Clair spoke on What is History. The group adjourned to meet February 5 at Maple Avenue with Mrs. Cis ir.

D.A.R Brokenstraw Valley DAW East Congress Street James MacInnes George Boyd GC. L. Auer Porter Auer E. C. Barnes Katherine Reynolds St. Vincent's Hospital In Brie Foster Davis N. H. Reynolds East Joseph FR. Clair South Street Cisir Maple Avenue

Kiwanis Club Opens 1948 With Large Attendance

Kiwanis Club held its first 1948 meeting last evening at City Restaurant with 36 members present. William Zefiropulos, program committee chair, presented two films: one on how not to conduct meetings featuring Colonel Lemuel O. Stoopringie, and another from the American National Red Cross titled When Disaster Strives.

Kiwanis Club William Zefiropulos T the Program Committee Lemuel O. Stoopringie

Long Distance Shower For Mrs Michniak

A long distance shower honoring Mrs. Charles Michniak of Dorchester Massachusetts was held Thursday evening in Rockhome. Hostesses Mrs. Raymond Root and Mrs. Philip McCray hosted the event at 924 West Pleasant Street. Guests wrote notes and gifts included miniature umbrellas as favors.

Michniak Everting Charles Michniak Dorcheset Mass Jane Fierardi Raymond Root Philip McCray Ring Arests Rock Hime West Pleasant Street Orval Root Julia Zepka

VFW Auxiliary and Coolville Club Hold January Meetings

Twelve VFW Auxiliary members met at 8:15 pm at the VFW Home for a business session led by President Mrs. Jean Field. Awards went to Mrs. Ruth Foster, Mrs. Clyde Reynolds, and Miss Anna Shields. dues are due by January List. next meeting January 2st. Afterward eight Coolville Club No. 102 members, chaired by Mrs. Charles Wood, planned Valentine gifts worth 5 each to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie and to St. Barnabas House near North East. $6 Tubsrabtosis Bond reported. next meeting a Valentine dinner on February 12 at 4:30 pm chaired by Mrs. Wood. Field won the evening award.

V.f.w Vp.w Jean Field Eliza Deshon Aspinwall Veterans Qerry Veterans Ruth Foster Clyde Reynolds Anna Shields Havel Shuss Coolielle Club No Grayback Charles Wood Soldiers and Sailors Home Erie St. Barnabas House North East Corry Wood

Steel Age Foremen's Club Names Officers

The Steel Age Foremen's Club of the Corry James town Mfg. Corp met for its monthly meeting and elected Ollie McClintock as president. William Marsh became vice president and Lawrence Hansen secretary treasurer. A projector purchase was discussed but no decision reached. The next meeting on February 5 will install officers. Harland Robbins served as outgoing president.

Surtgen Steel Age Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp Ollie McClintock William Marsh Lawrence Hansen Tare Harland Robbins

C D A Met For Business Session

The Court Conception No. 35 C D A met at the club rooms on North Center street with 20 members present. Mrs. Leo Rhynard chaired the meeting and a donation was given to the C D A window at Gannon College in Erie. Tuberculosis Bond purchase discussed along with routine business. Apple pie cheese and coffee served by Mrs. Clark Lord and committee. Next meeting date in January.

Court Conception No. 35 C. D. of A North Center Street Leo Rhynard Gannon College Erie Clark Lord

Em manuel church officers reshuffled at Parish Hall meeting

At a Parish Hall meeting of Emmanuel Episcopal Church yesterday Mrs Anna B Wilcox resigned as treasurer and Mrs William Myers was elected to the post The other officers were re elected Velma Moore president W M Sandburg vice president and Mortis Bonsteel secretary Hostesses served refreshments and the February 12 meeting will be held with Mrs Joseph Clair at the rectory on Maple Lane

Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Emmanuel Anna B. Wilcox William Myers Velma Moore W. M. Sandburg Mortis Bonsteel Sam Harley Frank Frost Joseph &. Clair Maple Senne

Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Congregational Meeting

Members of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Thursday evening for the annual business meeting. A tureen dinner began at 6 20 served by the Presbyterian Guild and Opportunity Club. Trustees, auditors, and aiders were reelected or newly elected and the 1948 budget approved.

Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Guild Opportunity Club Samuel Scott Ross G. Pehlman H. L B. Macbees Glenn Steadman W. Stuart Houghton Douglas Rovelle

Charles Dodd Honored By Family On 81st Birthday

Charles Dodd aged 81 was celebrated by family at 347 West Washington Street. Attendees included J R Dodd of Jamestown My wife and N E Dodd F L Dodd and others from Columbus. The gathering featured a social evening and refreshments.

Charles Dodd West Washington Street Nelson Trisket J. R. Dodd Jamestown N. E. Dodd F. L. Dodd Columbus

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Delton Weidner At Elm Street Home

Mrs Delton Weidner was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs J A Whitney Mrs Robert Regie Mrs H R Harris and Mrs Jerald Lansberry at 14 Elk Street Twenty two guests enjoyed contests with prizes awarded to Mrs D D Palmore Mrs Gerald Fish and Mrs Rean McElroy A Christmas tree gleamed in blue pink and white with baby shoes and bibs Refreshments included fruit salad buttered rolls tea and coffee The guest of honor received many gifts

Delton Weidner J. A. Whitney Robert ‘Regie H. Ray Harris Jerald Lansberry Elk Street D. D. Palmore Gerald Fish Rean McElroy Dolor

Women’s Society of Evangelical United Brethren Met

Mrs H Ray Harris hosted the W S W S group meeting with 16 members present. Mrs Hugh Mosher led devotions and Mrs Dan Culver presided. A book review on Fellowship of Service at Home was delivered by Mrs Leon VanTassel with several assistants. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Mrs Charles Patterson’s home.

W. WS. W.S H. Ray Harris North Cenlter Street W.S. WS Evangelical United Brethren Hugh Mosher Dan Culver Leon VanTassel Harris Charles Ke

Noahs Ark Class Met At Bush Home

The Noahs Ark Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Crosby Bush on Concord Street. Eleven members and two guests attended. Mrs Keith Henton led devotions and William Crane presided. The evening included routine business and entertainment led by Mrs Wayne VanGuilder with snacks served by the hostess and Mrs Heifiston.

Nash’s Ark Hvangelical United Brethren Church Crosby Bush Concord Street Keith Henton William Crane Wayne VanGuilders Hefiston

Erie County Prison Board appoints McLaughlin president

Damian McLaughlin named president of the Erie County Prison Board at the annual reorganizational meeting. Jay and Sherman named warden. Sheriff Paul Babbitt steps down after two years as chairman with reappointments for Judges Elmer L. Evans and Burton R. Laub, and other officers. Sherman praises current staff and offers no immediate operational changes.

Damian McLaughlin Erie County’ Prison Board Jay & Sherman McLaughlin Paul Babbitt Elmer L. Evans Burton R. Laub Edwin Gerbracht G. T. Hickox Nell Hood Sherman

Solon's Wife Reverses Divorce Plans

Eeesopumera reports that Horan's 28 year old wife of Rep. L Emmett Horan reversed her divorce proceedings. They met in her attorney's office and spoke briefly before leaving arm in arm. Horan had proposed a bill to relieve husbands of liability for debts wives incur without consent.

Eeesopumera Horan

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