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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1951

Page

5

V F W Donates Instruments To Scouts In City

Members of Lt Archie W Thompson Fest No 464 VF W voted last evening to donate the former drum and bugle corps instruments to the Boy Scouts as they plan to form a similar outfit. The post home session had 34 members present with Commander W S Houghton presiding and five new members elected. The unclaimed award remained. Next post session set for 8 o clock Tuesday January 23.

Archie W. Thompson Vf.w Boy Scouts W. S. Houghton

Nurses Alumnae Met At Croscut Home

The Corry Nurses Alumnae met last evening at Mrs. Harvey Cross Put's Migple Avenue home. Six members attended. A comforter prize won by Mrs. Harris Roba ins, and $70 raised for the treasury. Mrs. Richard Bachemer, president, led a brief session and light refreshments followed. The next meeting is February 13 led by Mrs. Russell Sherman.

Croscut Corry Harvey Cross Migple Avenue Harris Rob Ains Treasury Richard Bachemer Russell Sherman

Wedding Ties A Spartansburg Couple In Dec 20 Ceremony

Miss Dorothea May Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Watson wed Luke W Sherlock son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sherlock in Spartansburg officiated by Rev Oliver Thompson of the Missionary Alliance Church in a ceremony attended by 46 relatives. Decorations reflected Christmas season. The bride wore blue crepe with lace yoke and white carnation corsage. Maid of honor Miss Margo Cassidy Erie wore maroon and carried white carnations. Best man was William Watson Jr. Reception featured ice cream and coffee. Guests from Clymer Erie Bear Lake Union City Grand Valley Cony and Spartansburg. The couple left for a Florida honeymoon after a family dinner at the groom’s home. Both attend Spartansburg schools and work for Dr N Troy Gilette of Gerry.

Dorthea May Watson William Watson Luke W. Sherlock Frank Sherlock Spartansburg Oliver Thompson Missionary Alliace Church Margo Cassidy Erie William Watson, Jr Clymer Bear Lake Union City Grand Valley Cony Apw N. Troy Gillette Gerry Miami Florida

Local Card Club Met With Mrs Arthur Treat

Abs Arthur Treats Union Onty Was hostess to the members of a local bridge club last evening at her home. Awards were won by Mrs Arthur Marti, Mrs William Gumble to Ghd Mrs Robert Bracken. This card play will be included among the many vanishing bridge parties being planned by members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Hospital. The hostess served light refreshments at the conclusion of the evening after, which the members adjourned to meet next with Mrs A Williams.

Abs Arthur Union Onty Arthur Marti William Gumble Robert, Bracken Taclies Corry Hospital

Golden Links Class Met Tuesday Night At First Methodist

Mrs L K Hixson hosted twenty members of the Golden Links Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church Tuesday evening at 106 Park Street. Mrs Zuelia McElroy presided and led the routine meeting. Light refreshments were enjoyed during the social hour with Mrs George Royce and Mrs Mary Jewell assisting.

Golden Links L. K. Hixson Park Street First Methodist Church Zuelia Mc'Elroy George Royce Mary Jewell Hixson

Sparta Girl Honored At State Farm Show

Wilma Jean Burlingame Spar tansburg High School senior class president and northwestern Pennsylvania livestock queen will be one of two queens honored at the State Potato Growers banquet during the Pennsylvania Farm Show Tuesday night. Thirty seven Future Farmers of America from Crawford county are among attendees at the Farm Show.

Sparta Wilma Jean Burlingame Spartansburg Northwestern Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America Crawford County

Columbus Grange Holds Monday Meeting at Town Hall

Columbus Grange met Monday evening at the Town Hall with about 50 members present. After a Josten dinner, committees headed by N. Be. Dodd formed plans for a Grange regalia cupboard. David Curtis presided as master. Bert Volk and Arthur Ayling were named to arrange the cupboard. Mrs N E Dode, Mrs David Curtis and Miss Mary Ann Surko joined the home economics committee for three months. James Harper of Hatch Vocational School gave an enlightening talk and showed student-made items. The next meeting was announced for January 2 and the third and fourth degrees would be conferred on candidates at Youngsville that evening.

Columbus Grange Te ‘Town Hall N. BE. Dodd David Curtis Bert Volk Arthur Ayling N. E. Dode Mary Ann Surko James Harper Hatch Vocational School Youngsville

Mrs Hubert Heerlein Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Hubert Heerlein entertained her contract bridge club at her home last evening with two tables in play. Mrs Robert L King won the high score award as guests enjoyed a Salad course and coffee after the game, with Mrs Walter Beott among the attendees.

Hubert Heerlein Robert L. King

Holy Name Society Mulls Future Activities

Holy Name Society plans a membership drive with a program committee named at a Tuesday meeting at St Edward's Hall after rosary at St Thomas' Church. President Robert Wotus led the session as members, including John A Blatt Edward Gurant Norbert Bachesfer and James P Sullivan, prepared to invite new members and schedule group communion masses. The next meeting is February 13 with communion in both churches forthcoming.

Holy Name Society St. Edward's Hall John DeSanti St Thomas’ Church Robert Wotus Wok Loward Inex John A. Blatt Edward Gurant Norbert Bachesfer James P. Sullivan

Friendly Birthday Club Party Honors Mrs Lyle Shreve

After the Church of the Nazarene service, Friendly Birthday Club members met at Mrs. Jennie Akom’s home to honor Mrs. Lyle Shreve’s birthday. Eighteen invited ladies plus new member Mrs. J. R. East enjoyed bingo. prizes went to Mrs. Shreve and Mrs. Delia Bernard, with Mrs. J. R. Clark winning the door prize. Refreshments included baked beans, pickles, birthday cake and coffee, and the group planned a February 13 meeting at Mrs. Gladys Pleats’ North Center Street home.

Friendly Birthday Club Church of the Nazarene Tnt Jennie Akom Lyle Shreve J. R. East Shreve Delia Bernard J. R. Clark North Center Street Gladys Pleats

Civilian Defense Talks Highlight Rotary Dinner

At the Hotel Corry Rotary Club meeting, E. F. Betles introduced two speakers on preparedness. M. Howand of the Red Cross disaster committee and Walter Scott of civilian defense outlined community duties and needed supplies. Lieutenant Colonel William Stapig of Jamestown, a Salvation Army officer, attended as a guest.

Rotary Rotary Club Hotel Corry E. F. Betles M. Howand Red Gross Walter Scott A Iso Scott Russia William Spatig Jamestown Louisina Salvation Army

Epsilon Phi Meeting Names New Vice President

Mrs William Stoermer was elected vice president of the Epsilon Phi Sorority at a meeting held last evening at the American Legion Home with Mrs Frank Laurie presiding. Eight members attended and voted to buy a T B Bond and plan a sleigh ride for Friday January 10.

Epsilon Phi William Stoermer Joseph Furst American Legion Frank Laurie T. B. Bond

Hospital club talk on school system by Dr Douglas

Dr Lawrence Douglas addressed 35 Hospitality Club members at the American Legion Home. He spoke on problems and aims for Corry's school system, including curriculum guidance, teaching methods, visual education, kindergarten, and building needs. The meeting featured refreshments and a door prize, with next gathering set for January 23.

Douglas Lawrence Douglas Hospitality Club American Legion Corry Jackson Floral Gardens Joseph Clit Léon Lindsley Clare J. Fred Kinley Mobth H. Heerlein C. A. McClintock Robert Tunnell Elizabeth Rogers

Poetry Society Studies John Greenleaf Whittier

The Poetry Society discussed John Greenleaf Whittier s work and life at a North Center Street meeting hosted by Mrs Ira Miller Clippings of interest were read and a program committee led by Miss Helen Spencer was formed including Mrs Joseph Clair and Miss Lena Cohen A social hour featured a chocolate course served by the hostess

Poetry Society John Greenleaf Whittier John Greenleaf Whititier North Center Street Ira Miller Helen Spencer Joseph Clair Lena Cohen

Cogan Aichner Wedding At Erie Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Beverly Ann Aichner to William Grant Cogan in St Pauls Cathedral Erie. Bride daughter of Charjote M Aichner and Roy FE Aichner of Erie. Groom son of James B Cogan of 71 East Pleasant Street Cart y. Ceremony December 22 conducted by Rev Dean Blodgett. The couple reside in Syracuse.

Cogan-Aichner Erie Beverly Ann Aich Ner William Grant Cogan Char Jote M. Aichner Pearce Street Roy FE. Aichner East 10Th Street James B. Coggan East Pleasant Street Carty Dean Francis Blodgett St. Paul's Cathedral Cogan Strong Vittcent High School Syracuse University Continental Rubber Works Jocil High School Penn State College Syracuse

Girl Scout Leadership Classes Begin Weekly Sessions

The first of eight leadership lessons for Girl Scout leaders met in the Municipal Building assembly room last evening with 18 attendees. Presented by Miss Diedra Marshall Miss Marpares Lawrence and Mrs Judd of Eni the course invites interested persons to attend the second lesson next Tuesday evening.

Ollock Diedra Marshall Marpares Lawrence Judd Eni

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