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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

5

Contract Club Hosts Card Evening at Langdon Rowe Home

Mrs H Langdon Rowe entertained contract bridge club members Thursday at her Wayne Street residence. Two tables played with awards to Mrs Ellsworth Holt and Mrs Ott, while Miss Harold Powell received the special port. A matad course was served, and next Thursday Mrs C W Jones of North Center Street will host.

H. Langdon Rowe Bridge Lab Robert A. Ott Wayne Street Ellsworth Holt Ott Harold Powell Rowe C. W. Jones North Center Street

C G G Club Members Meet At Mrs Cragg Home

Mrs Harold Cragg of West Street entertained C G G Club members last evening. Two tables played contract bridge with Mrs Leo Mauder receiving the award. Mrs F W Dey won the door prize. Fruit cake hot rolls date nut cake with whipped cream and coffee were served by Mrs Cragg. On February 2 the ladies will meet with Mrs Dey for Tuesday dinner.

C. G. G. Club Cragg Harold Cragg West Stuiu Street C.G.G. Club Leo Mautderjek F. W. Dey Mea. Cragg Dey First Avenue

Birthday Meeting Honors W R C Members in Brookville

Members of Women’s Relief Corps No 49 J J Andrews Post Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic gathered at TOOF Hall for a birthday observance and noon dinner. President Mrs Henry Hill led a 2 pm session discussing potential enrollment of younger girls ages ten to eighteen as members, with no decision yet reached.

Women's Rebel Corps No. 49 J. J. Andrews Grand Army of the Republic To.o.f. Hall Tireen Henry Hill W. R. C. Corps Brookville Mike Marconi Gertrude Hill Isabelle ‘Johnson Nancy Farrel Parke Davis Dan Gulver John Babeacle Willis Powers Frank Chase

Fairview School B T A hears talk on human relations

A Fairview School B T A meeting in room 4 drew 20 members with Mrs. Marion Jaggi presiding. David L Swarts Corry School District superintendent spoke on human relations topics including citizenship religion race and education. Tea and pie followed led by committee chairs. next meeting date to be announced. Founders Day program planned with Mrs J B Cogan as chair.

Ocock Fairview School T. A Marion Jaggi Donald Gates David L. Swarts Corry Swarts Lawrence Hansen Robert Patterson Lester Dennigan Albert Cole Brown Toehe Ture J. B. Cogan

Club Social Gatherings Honors Mary K Shamburg

Mrs John Goda hosted a bridal shower for Miss Mary K Shamburg on Thursday evening at North Center street. Mrs Thomas Jimsen and Mrs George Sample received awards for playing exnusta. Hostess served 24 hour salad hot rolls and coffee. Attendees included Mrs Robert Jewell Mrs Rich aird Muckintiiupt Miss Jown Patterson Mrs Robert Gries and Miss Eileen Graham.

John Goda Mary K. Shamburg North Center Street Hemor Thomas Jimsen George Sample Robert Jewell Richaird Muckintiiupt Jown Patterson Robert Gries Eileen Graham

Legion Auxiliary Plans Rummage and Bake Sales

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with Miss Eleanor Kovach presiding. They scheduled a rummage sale for January 27 and 28 and a bake sale at the Gift Shop on February 4. Kovach received the evening’s award after the county Legionnaire meeting, and the group served an oyster stew supper.

New Course Of Study for Elementary School Discussed

Floyd Peters spoke at Spartansburg School P T A about the 1947 course of study redefining school roles. It aims to guide students toward maturity with democratic practice and broad responsibility, prompting changes in teaching, administration, and curricula. A March talent show and the tenth anniversary observance were announced.

Sparta P.T Floyd Peters Crawford County Spartansburg P T.A Peters Josephy Sherwood P/T.A Frank Firth Spartansburg School Crawford County Council Pvr.a Meadville EK. Arden Bennet Lucy Mortis Edwards Agade George Pinsek Pounders Ize

Birth Announcement for Petersons at Corry Hospital

Mr and Mrs Almon Peterson of RD 8 welcomed a newborn yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital.

Almon Peterson Cor=ry Hospital

Rev James McIntosh Spoke At Local School PTA

Rev James McIntosh spoke to the Washington School PTA session held yesterday in Room 4. Mrs Harold Lloyd led devotions and prayers, Helen Johnson led the flag salute, Brownie Troop 120 performed, Cub Scout Pack 182 gave the pledge and rope making demo, and Rev McIntosh discussed the rising tide of secularism. The business meeting approved funds to buy a flag for the Cub Scouts and more rhythm instruments, while Founders Day is set for February 16 and the next circle meeting for January 1. Refreshments were served by several volunteers.

Theetiing Washington School PTA Harold Lloyd Helen Johnson Cassie Captain Jinks James Mantosh Shareti Donald Dingle Pyd.a Robert Wank Imenibe Robert G. ‘Tunnel Allan May Clifford McCloskey D Junie Smith Thomas Brown

Lutheran Fellowship Meeting At St. Pats Church

The Evangelical Lutheran Church hosted a Lutheran Fellowship meeting last evening with Mrs Barry and Archie Tate among attendees. Guests enjoyed a variety of games and refreshments. The February 16 gathering will feature Mise Ruth Lensten of Park Street.

Ukeer Iheridews AE Suseran Fellowship League of

Women of the Moose hold regular Moose Lodge meeting

At the Moose Lodge on Wednesday evening the Women of the Moose met. Two new members were initiated as Senior Regent Mrs Leland Wilcox presided. The annual conference is set for Erie on Sunday January 29 at 1 30. February 2 is the next meeting with Mrs T Porath of Erie as official visitor. A one tier dinner is planned with Mrs Charles Thompson as chair. Mrs Jessie Mason received the attendance award and special honors went to Mrs Dean Bashline, Mrs Dana J Little and Mrs Ruth Clark. A salad course sandwiches cupcakes and coffee were served by Mrs Little and her committee.

Moose Lodge Women of the Moose Leland Wilcox Erie T. Porath al O'Cl

Rehoboth Class Meeting At Tyangelios Church

At Tyangelios United Brethren Church the Rehoboth Sunday School class met with 20 attendees. Harold Lloyd chaired the meeting and appointed Mrs Lyle Wilcox to serve on the committee to remember members. Mrs Marshall Sherwood's term ended and Mrs Glenn Humes was elected secretary. Harold Oprison noted the next session will be February 1 and will be at the church. Mr and Mrs Homer Taylor and Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilcox provided refreshments after.

Rehoboth Tyangelios United Brethren Church Harold Lloyd Lyle Wilcox Steve Marshall Sherwood Loren Ubon Glenn Humes Harold Op Homer ,Taylor

County Committee Plenary Meeting At Legion Home

SOUSY Commnder arunut Han hah of Wesleyville presided at the meeting held in this city last eve ning of the American Legion Erie County Committee. The session was attended by 70 members from Erie, Wesleyville, Union City, Fairview, Cambridge Springs, Lawrence Park, Albion, Waterford and Corry. Discussion centered on the welfare program of the region and on Junior baseball league activities for the coming season. District Commander Edward Besuchat of Meadville reported on legion activities over the past six months. Following the business meeting members of the local auxiliary served delicious oyster stew to the gathering.

Sousy Arunut Han Hah Wesleyville American Legion Erie County Committee Erie Westeyville Union City Fairview Gambridate Springs Lawrence Parks Albion Waterford Corry Idso Edward 1 Besuchat Meadville

Sweet Silver Tea Benefits Circle No 3 WSCS

Mrs Vinnie Fuller and Miss Miller hosted a silver tea in the Miller home on North Center Street for Circle No 3 WSCS of the Methodist Shareh. The event drew about twenty guests and raised funds for the group treasury. Attendees enjoyed sponge cake, wafers, and tea in a sociable afternoon.

Vinnie Fuller Mi Ta Miller Miller North Center Street Treasury Circle No. 3 WSCS

Dinner Party Honors Local Bride Elect Miss Mary Kathryn Shamburg

A dinner party was held Wednesday at the Elks home honoring Miss Mary Kathryn Shamburg, who will wed Rollin Jewell on Thursday January 26. Hostesses Miss Ann Lane and Miss Alice Dahlstrom served a baked ham menu. A decorative table lamp was presented to the bride elect. Attending were Miss Evelyn Wisgers and Mrs. Richard J. Orn.

Mary Kathryn Shamburg Rollin Jewell Elks’ Home Ann Lane Alice Dahlstrom Shamburg Evelyn Wisgers Richard J, Orn

Wheelock Aid Group Sees County Agent Visit

Wheelock Community Aid met at Mrs Floyd Dougherty’s home with eighteen members in attendance. President Mrs Leland Grossevit led the session as Mrs Leon VanTassel gave devotions and Mrs Howard VanTassel was named flower fund chair. Social time followed with refreshments. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs Charley Bughey at 10 30 a m with Nadia Hatilah county agent from Erie to attend and demonstrate sewing machine care.

Wheelock Lilies Sf Wheelock Community Aid Floyd Dougherty A. D Leland Grossevit Leon VanTassel Howard VanTassel Flower Fund Committee Harold Dougherty Bruu Ielud Hill Charley Bughey Nadia Hatiilah Amstatgent County Erie

Spencer Aid Members Sew For Relief Hire AP

Spencer Ladies Aid Society met for an all day session in Spencer with 3 at lunch and 12 in the afternoon. President Mrs. Robert Clark presided as the group planned gifts of 5 to Hey and Mrs. Norman Warner for missionary work and 10 to the March of Dimes. Members prepared used clothing for overseas relief before adjourning to meet again February 16th with Mrs. Ralph Bailey as hostess.

Merl Lane Wn SD. J Spencer Ladies’ Aid Society Robert Clark Clark Hey Norman Warner Slymey Fork Omar. Crowell Ralph Bailey

Thomas urges work started on new bomb

Utah Senator Thomas D Utal says the United States must build a hydrogen bomb if Russia does first though morally opposed to mass destruction, arguing the nation is the only one capable of safely handling such a weapon and that delay risks being outpaced by others. He notes party support within the Truman administration and compares the potential power to thousands of times larger than WWII bombs.

Washington Suh Elvert Thomas Utah Thomns Triman Suport

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