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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1951

Page

5

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Mary Clark

A bridal shower for Miss Mary Clark, prospective wife of Earr y Bailey, was held Wednesday evening at the R D 3 home of Mrs Crowell. Thirty guests attended, sharing games and gifts. Prizes went to Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt, Mrs Donald Dickinson, Mrs Merrill Lille, Mrs Arthur Kimmy, and Miss Lucille Kimmy. A salad course, rolls, cake and coffee were served by the hostesses.

Mary Clark Earry Bailey Carrell Growell Robert Clark Crowell Richard Muckinhaupt Donald Dickinson Merrill Lille Arthur Kimmy Lucille Kimmy Miss Chak

Canasta Party at Local Home in Pleasant Street

Canasta was played at the West Pleasant street home of Mrs. Michael Varassa on Wednesday evening. One guest, Mrs. Lewis Hurlbert, attended. Prizes were won by Mrs. John Rowland and Mrs. Norman Bennin. Hostess served salad and dessert. next entertainment hosted by J. Rowland on Concordh street.

Canasta Doom Cave Ela West Pleasant Street Michael Varassa Lewis Hurlbert John Rowland Norman Bennin J. Rowland Concordh Street

Spencer Ladies Aid Enjoyed Tureen Dinner

The Spencer Community Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Omar Crowell’s home. Ninety members and guests attended a noon tureen dinner. President Mrs. Robert Chirk led a routine meeting and announced that in 1950 three quilts were completed, two CARE packages were sent, $20 given to local charities, and $83 to missionaries. Members sewed quilt blocks and set a February 14 meeting.

Spencer Ladies’ Aid Spencer Community Ladies’ Aid Omar Crowell Jnoon Robert Chirk

Miss Shirley Wright Betrothal Revealed

Mrs Lee Wright of Findley Take announces the engagement of their youngest daughter Shirley to Leonard J. Sake, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Blias Sant of Findley Dake. Both graduates of Clymer High School and employed by the Corry James town Mig. Eliason served four years in the U S Navy. No wedding date set.

Lee Wright Findley Take Shirley Leonard J. Sake Sam Oscar Bliassant Findley Dake Clymer High School Corry-James , Town Mig. Cor Eliason U. S. Navy

Women Of Moose Report On Card Party Plans For Winter Conference

Women of the Moose Chapter 717 met last evening in club rooms with 45 members. Mrs. Andrew Hansen chaired as plans for the January 28 mid winter conference at Meadville were finalized. A rehearsal for January 23 was set for officers escorts and committee chairs. Committees report deadlines were set for February 1, and a class of candidates was initiated. Child welfare night and special and attendance awards were noted. Several local residents and guests were mentioned visiting or traveling, including members from Erie and Cleveland, with various engagements and business trips cited.

Isl Lester Hepler Mooseheart Lloyd Glark Raymond Gathers Henry Davis Edward Griffith Lawrence Raynor D. G. Morgan Marjorie Gallazher

Bake Sale Planned by W R C No 49 at Stewart's Hat Shop

At yesterdays W R C No 49 meeting the group scheduled a bake sale for January 27 at Stewart's Hat Shop. The all day session at T O F Hall drew 30 members and six Erie Corps No 8 guests. A tureen dinner was served at noon and two new members, Mrs. Robert Long and Mrs. Anthony Mise, were initiated. The next meeting, January 26 at Mrs J B Clark's home, will feature quill work and a noon lunch.

Stewart's T. O Robert Long Anthony Mise Hhe Henry Hill George Hurlbert Clifford Dundon Michael Marconi J.b.glark

Wheelock Group Assists Church Meeting at Wheelock Church

The Wheelock Community Aid group gathered yesterday at Wheelock Church to upholster church chairs under the direction of Mrs. Nadia Hamilton from Erie County Home Economies. Fifteen members attended a noon luncheon, then conducted a business session planning future meetings and decided to meet February 14 at Mrs. Frank Harvey’s home. The refreshment committee included Mrs. James Babsuck Mrs. Leland OCroseltt and Drs Frans Hanvogiyer.

Wheelock Community Aid Wheelock Church Nadia Hamilton Home Economies Erie County Frank Harvey James Babsuck Leland Ocroseltt Frans Hanvogiyer

Mrs Donald Nantes Hosts C G G Club At Home

Mrs Donald Nantes of West Church street entertained the C G G Club last evening at her home. Members played bridge and canasta with prizes awarded to Mrs Louis Valentine and Mrs James Sullivan for contract and Mrs F W Bey and Mrs Alfred Morrison Sr for canasta. They will meet again in two weeks and were served a dessert course by the hostess.

Donald Nantes West Church Street C. G. G. Club Louis Valentine James Sullivan F. W. Bey Alfred Morrison

Washington PTA Plans Slide for School Playground

Washington School PTA met after school, led by president Mrs Don ald Dingle. Devotions by Mrs Paul F Bauer used Bible lines to urge daily effort with God. Members voted to buy a sliding board for the playground and to move officers’ elections from May to April, to be decided February 18. Rev Harry S Howman spoke on Life, urging a fresh start each tomorrow. Cookies and tea followed hosted by several members.

Washington Pta Membare Washington School Pta Donald Dingle Paul F. Bauer God Harry S. Howman John Fenstermarher Bowman Clifton McCloskey Dingle Helen Johnson Fenstermacher

Mrs H K Powell Hosts Cord Club Evening

Mrs H K Powell hosted the Cord Club meeting for the Ladies Auxiliary bridge series fundraiser. Prizes went to Mrs Vera Anderson and Mrs Langdon Rawe, with light refreshments served. next week the group will meet at Mrs Horton Davis's home.

Athe Watt Uy Uy Hiss Mueruers Ridge Club Hi. K. Powell Auxilary Corry Festiital Vera Anderson Langdon Rawend Hurton Davis

V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Held Meeting Last Night

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary met in the Garden Room of the Pass Home with 11 members present. President Mrs Gary Davis led the session and reports noted funds to furnish the Corry Memorial Hospital kitchen, audit of secretary and treasurer books, and plans for the Northwestern County Council meeting in Corry on February 4 with dinner duties assigned to Mrs V E Lethman. Anna Bailey won the evening’s award and February 1 was set for the next meeting.

V. F. W. Ladies’ Auxiliary Weil Pass Home Gary Davis Jean Fields Corry Memorial Hospital VF. W

Kitchen Shower For Miss Mary Ellen Blatt

Miss Mary Ellen Blatt was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Mary Lou Haight of East Bond Street. Guests played bridge canasta and pinochle with prizes awarded to Miss Marie Zuftrop Los for bridge Miss Kathie Sweet for canasta and Mrs Virel Laklussa for pinochle. The hostess served a delicious meal and bride's cake with beverages. Each guest received a gift basket of mints.

Mary Ellen Blatt Mary Lou Haight East Bond Street Marie Zuftroplos Kathie Sweet Conasta Virel Laklussa Brie Miss Elhitt

500 Club Entertained At Xander Home

Members of a local 500 club gathered at the Wright street home of Mr and Mrs Al Xander for a game night last evening. Awards were won by Arthur Bokman and Melvin Sehranling. Hostess served refreshments before the group adjourned and planned a meeting with Mr and Mrs Arthur Eglin.

Xander Wright Strest al Xander Arthur Bokman Melvin Sehranling Arthur Eglin

Birthday Club Dinner At Blanchard Home

Mrs. Claude Blanchard hosted the Birthday Club at her Spring Street residence last evening. Twelve members attended as they celebrated Mrs. Clarence Wallace's birthday with an Indies presentation and tributes.

Blanchard Home Claude Blanchard Spring Street Clarence Wallace Indies

Social sewing time with cake and coffee guests

A social sewing gathering featured a mistress hosting guests who enjoyed birthday cake ice cream and coffee. The event continued with more visitors planned for the next time.

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