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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
5
A surprise anniversary gathering was held Thursday evening at the Knagy home for Mr and Mrs Artie Knagy of RD 5. About ten relatives attended amid music, refreshments, and gifts from friends, including Evangelist Helena Wiltmier of Charlestown as a town guest.
The Junior High School PTA held a 3 pm meeting in the school library with ten attendees. They scheduled the annual show for February at the Junior High School, with proceeds split between the Corry Memorial Hospital Fund and volunteer hospitality efforts led by May Bert Haight.
The Fairview P T A meeting discussed a four chicken supper to aid Corry Memorial Hospital. Raymond Blyal, president, appointed four co chairs for the event to be held on Wednesday February 6 with plans to be announced later.
Twenty four members attended Ye Gor ty Kiwanis Club at the Ritz Restaurant for a weekly meeting. They discussed raising funds to meet a 1900 quota for the Colry Memorial Hospital Fund and appointed a committee to organize underwritten ticket sales slated for next week.
Members of the Birthday Club gathered at Mrs Lyle Stireve's home on West Smith Street for an evening of sewing and games. Prizes were awarded to Alley Burton, Mrs. Harry Burton, and Mrs. William Henspl. a large wall hanging was presented to the guest of honor. Next meeting will honor Mrs George Rhosies at Mrs Harry Burton’s home on West Wayne Street.
Concord Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ernest Ghellim home with twenty five members present. They shared a green dipper meal followed by sermon and prayer led by Rev Belwin. Mrs Chel on president conducted business and thanked donors from Cribbs Memorial Home and Armitage family.
Spencer group convened in the home of Mrs. Nic Sorenson for an all day aid meeting. Members enjoyed a meal, sewing for Bee Cross, and a mid afternoon business session. The next meeting date will be announced later.
The Emmanuel Guild met yesterday afternoon in the parish hall with 12 members present. Mrs. JL Young led devotions, Mrs. Velma Mbare conducted the business meeting, and a letter from Sy. Barnabas Hall was read. Maude Bonsteel gave the annual secretary's report. refreshments were served by Mrs. Halley and Mrs. Frost. The next meeting is February 14 with hostesses Mrs. Anni Wilcox and Ma Young.
Mrs Henry Davis of this age hosted a birthday party in Rouen for her daughter Martha Elizabeth who turned one. Attendees included Mrs Raymond Picairillo and children Reymond Jr Mary Dolores Lucy Ler, Mrs Joseph Egressi and son Joe, Mrs Thomas Varrusa and children Thomas Judy, and Mr Chester Swarm and daughters Jen and Judy. Decorations were pink and white and cake ice cream cookies chocolate mille and wafers were served. Martha Elizabeth received many gifts.
The Women of the Moose met at the club rooms on North Gente Street with 30 members present. Miss Nina Jowell presided and seven names were submitted for membership. A late lunch was served and enjoyed. The next meeting is February 7.
Chautauqua Institution announces an eight week season featuring recitals, symphonies, operas and chamber music. Renowned conductors and soloists such as Mischa Mischakoff and Alfredo Valenti join the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and Opera Association for a program spanning engagement in July and August.
Mrs. Jessie Bogart of 545 West Clutch Street announces the engagement of her daughter Catherine Louise Bogart to Morvill A. Wade, son of Rena Wade of 10 Corrs. Mise Bogart attended Corry Lehigh School and worked at Aero Supply Co. Inc. Wade attended Carry Senior Ite School and studied with the Sea Be for four years.
Washington P T A conducted a meeting led by president Ms Philip Zatz to back a hospital fund drive with a pledge of 3300. The session included a study circle announcement, a program of poems and songs by students, and Scout and Cub topics with refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2.
Mrs Walter Scott entertained her card club with two tables of bridge and chatter. Guests included Mrs Davis and Mrs Raymond. Mrs Frank Cole and Mrs Sidney Elston attended. Hosts served refreshments as the gathering concluded.
The Women Reicf Cove No 4 held a meeting to install new officers led by Mrs Brown with roles for president senior vice president and others. A remembrance was given by Mrs Brown and the group closed with “America” as the Text meeting was announced for January 24 at Mrs Gates home.
An obituary style notice reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thole of West Chuyi Street Cary at Cary Hospital yesterday. Also listed is a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Perry in Wayne Street and a son born to Mr and Mrs Fox at Corti Hospital with Mrs Fox formerly Roxanna Demon.
A patient plunged forty feet from a hospital ledge in Philadelphia but survived the fall. The injured man, identified as Kennedy, was taken to Faivicmann Hospital. The item also provides advice on brushing and maintaining nap surfaces on textiles and wool blankets, recommending light brushing and careful handling after drying.
A scrambled report notes a Lockheed PRO jet trip from Bunt Phuriclede to Los Angeles in 42 flies and 23 seconds, with a high speed mark claimed. The line names Ap my Li and Claude B. Wolford with a payment of 9 dollars for 0- fly 4925 in wel-mile perina Jeshoy.
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