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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
5
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Delegates voted to reconvene February 11 to push their movement in eastern Pennsylvania. They authorized temporary chairman Frank D Harris to seek backing in eastern and central counties as setry hopes to win support across the state.
Mrs. Shepard hosted the S. B. Club on North Center Street for a social evening with cards and prizes won by Mrs. Robert Lewis and Mrs. Nelle Merker. Attending were Mrs. A. Pier, Mrs. Piet Lauer, Mrs. Ira Wickwire, Mrs. Viletta Ferry and Mrs. Ray Wolford, with a two week roundup planned at Mrs. Wickwire’s Concord Street home.
Twelve tables were arranged for an enjoyable card party sponsored at the American Legion home on North Center street last evening by the Post and Women's Auxiliary. The prize for auction bridge was won by Mrs. Sarah Zalmeck and for five hundred by Mrs. A. F. Carl burg, with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Mary Murray, Mrs. Anna Merdendorf and Mrs. Victor Orn.
The Opportunity Club met at Mrs. W. W. Graham’s home on West Frederick street for an evening that opened with devotions and a brief business session. Members pledged for a February four penny supper. Entertainment featured piano by Miss Martha Hultberg and violin by Miss Mary Graham, with prizes awarded to Mrs. H. B. Smith and Mrs. J. Hubert Heerlein. Desserts were served by Mrs. Graham with assistance from Mrs. Walter Scott and Mrs. J. B. Mount. Next meeting set at Mrs. Harald Patterson’s home on West Frederick as a box social.
Phillip Whitehead was pleasantly surprised by a party at his East Pleasant street home last evening honoring his fourteenth birthday. After a sleigh ride lunch was served and Phillip received many gifts. Attending were a group of classmates and friends including Doris Stowe Martha Thompson Martha McIntyre Kathryn Buck Kathryn Spiesinga Joan Patterson Jean Mitchell Rosemay Dewey Mary Co San Mildred Young and others along with Bob Curtis Bob Corbin Howard Pier and John Scheppner.
The Impossible Eight club was entertained last evening at Miss Della Sorenson’s home on Ridge Street with bridge and contests. Prizes went to Miss Lucille Root and Mrs. George Koestner. Mrs. Richard Stanley attended as a guest. A birthday cake honored Mrs. Jack Krone, Miss Root, and Mrs. Virgil Ross. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Joseph Bean’s home on First Avenue.
Senator Wheeler denounces Roosevelt or war policy calling the New Deal plan a plow under of every fourth American boy. He warns the measure violates international law and Hague treaties and could drag the nation into war. He argues the bill’s war danger is the foremost issue amid the administration’s foreign policy.
Hollywood feature on Sandy Henville age three, child star in a Crosby film. Notes her growth, recent height and weight, and shift from boyish roles to a feminine persona. Describes family, current playmates, favorites, and her limited film exposure with questions about long term fame.
Corry Chapter Mo. 17 Eastern Star sponsors a Friday evening card party at the Masonic Temple. Auction bridge and five hundred will be played with prizes awarded. Refreshments will be served. Co chairmen are Mrs. A Bruce Smith and Mrs. Howard Miller.
Mrs O A Johnson entertained at her West Church Street home last evening with a dinner party honoring her daughter Miss Edna Johnson. Guests included Mrs Edmund Barr Miss Edith Sperry Mrs James Green Miss Myrna Hasbrouck Mrs ad Van Guilder Miss Louise Whiteley and Mrs Merle Dodi. The group enjoyed games and contests and presented Edna with gifts.
The Golden Links class of the Methodist church met at Mrs R S Beteran’s Essex Street home with good attendance. Activity included a business session and social tour. refreshments were served by Mrs Peterson and assistants. The next meeting will be at the church Tuesday evening January 28 featuring a supper.
Townsend Club No 1 and friends enjoyed a dancing party last evening at Macy cabee Ball. A cake walk winner was Mrs. Walter Pierr in a cake walk. A luncheon was served later in the evening.
Mrs. Mortis McIntyre assisted by Mrs. Osrl Gates hosted a Wheelock home party yesterday honoring Mrs. Cecil Poward and Mrs. Paul Clark. The afternoon featured contests and refreshments, with attendees from Corry and vicinity including Mrs. Henry Bensink, Mrs. Homer Loomis, Mrs. Day Bensink, Mrs. Glenn Gates, and many others.
Mrs F Curtis hosted the E NE Club at Mrs C F Cuys home on East Smith Street with eight members and five guests. President Mr George Andrig led a short business session. Ruth later presented an article on Mexico. A contest crowned Mrs L Johnston winner and Curtis served Mexican refreshments. Next meeting will be at Mrs W R Hultberg on East Fredevide Street Tuesday evening February 11.
J E Henrietta of Kane spoke to the Rotary Club of Hotel Cory detailing business laws and labor capital effects, including Social Security, Wage Act, Workmen’s Comp, and the forty hour work week. A directors’ meeting followed naming J Donald Watson secretary to fill an unexpired term.
The ad touts a Nash car capable of 23 to 30 miles per gallon with 500 to 600 mile range on a fill up. It highlights low price value, four coil springing, two way roller steering, welded body and frame for safety, plus optional features like weather conditioned air and a convertible bed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ferry and daughter Sondra of Union City were overtures visitors in the city of the home of Mrs Perry's parents Mr and Mrs J J Newton on East Pleasant street
Mrs B C Barnes Mrs Frederick H Beall Mr Lawrence McCray Mrs G A Mountain and Mrs Livya Thomas are spending today in Wesleyville attending the Erie County PTA meeting.
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