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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1955

Page

5

Society notes on airmen furloughs and Blyt leaves

Gasca Pyts. William Erickson Lea Johnston and Lloyd Thomas left last evening for Pittsburgh from San Antonio Texas after spending furloughs with their parents. A2c Lyle Blynt arrived from Beat Air Force Base to spend a two week furlough with his parents Raymond Blynt and wife at 591 Prospect street. He will report to Camp Kilmer New Jersey for overseas assignment at end of leave.

Pyts William Erickson Lea Johnston Lloyd Thomas Pittsburgh San Antonio Tex Lyle Blynt Beatt Air Force Base Raymond Blynt Prospect Street Lyle Camp Kilmer N. J

Rainbow Girls Install Officers At Masonic Rooms

A large gathering attended the Corry Assembly Rainbow for Girls installation at the Masonic rooms. New officers were installed by Ellmear Wassink with past matron of OES and features included musical selections, refreshments, and a full roster of officers and advisors.

Corry Lauren Hansen Nature Jacqueline Raymond Carolyn Thomas Fidelity Carolyn McGraw Janet Stroup Shirley Hasbrouck Confidential Clarice Jaggs Nancy Hecker Outer Observer Bert Williams W. A. Leaby Janet Elsey Barara Ruffner Worthy Ellmear Wassink Connie Kowelski Diane Beardsley J. Donald Watson Beverly Little Kathie Gage Sharon Hansen Carol Stultz Cynhia Williams Barbara Clark Nancy Johnson Leslie Lopus Sandra Nichols Kay Cassett Nancy Edwards Cynthia Williams Amy Curtis Beatrice Loveland Patricia Keppel R. S. Mader New Castle Dallas Shields Sharon Ann Cushman North East Assembly Lillian Cushman North East Lou Stow Carl Huber Assembly Advisory Board F. &. Bartholme Bartholme N. A. Bogden F. Lowe Edwards Willard Gibson George C. Gold Helen Johnson Kelsey W. A. Legby Jack Stahl Royal Messenger Merle McIntyre Howard Ross OES Order of Rainbow

Women Of The Moose Plan Card Party

Women of the Moose held a card party meeting last evening in lodge rooms with 25 members present. Miss Katheryn Kirin led discussions about the WOTM Valentine card party at TOOF Hall on February sth at 8 nidlock, with Mrs. Joseph McConnell in charge of membership. Invitations went to Meadville and Erie lodges for the mid winter conference in Bradford on January 30th. Corry WOTM senior regent leads the conference. Corry chapter will handle the initiation ritual. Members planning to attend should meet January 30th at 10 2 m. A $10 donation was approved for the College of Regents Administrative Fund. The Loyal Order district meeting will feature a roast beef dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge rooms. A local family seeks clothing donations in sizes 1 to 14 for children, to be delivered at the next meeting. the Child Care Chapter will distribute items. Gerald Pless received the attendance award. next session February 3rd will be Ritual Chapter Night with Mrs. Bertha Dorwin as chairman.

Women of the Moose Katheryn Kirin WOTM Toof Hall Joseph McConnell Meadville Erie Bradford Corry Wotm Ieader Corry College of Regents Loyal Order of Moose Mizes 1 Gerald Pless Bertha Dorwin

Women's Relief Corps Dinner and Meeting Held

The Women's Relief Corps held a dinner for twenty nine members and guests at the Grange yesterday followed by a business meeting. Mrs. Dundon chaired the afternoon session and installed officers including treasurer Mrs. Henry Hill color bearer No. 1 and patriotic instructor Mrs. K D Brown. Committees for 1953 were named and plans set for a public card party January 27 and a roast beef dinner February 7 at Grange Hall.

Grange Dimm—Mittee Loretta Belden Wesley Wills Frank Goring C. J. Dundon Henry Hill Ira Wickwire K. D. Brown Dundon C. A. Pier John Tong Goring Marjorie Brown George ‘Hurlbert Wickwire Welter Pier Merle Haskell Florence Bates Merle Long Brookville Memorial Grange Hall Merle-Long Bates Walter Pier Haskell Henry Hull Pier Hill K. D. Brows Ralph Gates Charles Newman Margaret. Heath

Birthday honors for Mrs. Catalfo at Seco nd Avenue home

Mrs. Carl Catalfo was surprised with a birthday gathering at her home 428 South Second Avenue. Friends and relatives attended the social evening, sharing cake and refreshments and presenting several gifts to the honored hostess.

Carl Catalfa Sooth Secoond Avenue

Witherspoon Circle Organizes For Year

The Witherspoon Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association held its first meeting of the year at Mrs O W Bracken's home on North Center street. Thirteen members attended a 1 30 p m dessert lunch. Mrs Harold Wolfe presided, new devotional chairwoman Mrs Morgan Beverly read Hebrews. Officers and committee chairs were chosen: C J Rainale co chair, John Shehan secretary, Mrs Bracken treasurer, J Donald Watson program, Beverly devotions, Frank Frost hospitality, and Harvey Loveland horskeeping. The group planned a church family dinner January 2 and a youth dinner for February 3, and set meetings for the third Thursday monthly. Mrs Watson spoke on India as the year topic. The February circle meeting will be at Mrs Sheehan's on February 17.

Witherspoon Presbyterian Women's Association O. W. Bracken North Center Street Harold Wolfe Morgan Beverly C. J. Raineale John Sheshan Bracken J. Donald Watson Beverly Frank Frost Harvey Loveland

Hilltop Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Lindsey Home

Mrs Myra Lindsey of R D 1 hosted seven Hilltop Club members on Wednesday afternoon. Lindsey opened with The Lords Prayer as the group discussed club matters. A quilt was tied off for a gift and the rest of the time was spent visiting. Cake ice cream and coffee were served. Mrs Oscar Lindstrom will entertain next in February at her R D 1 home.

Hilltop Club Myra Lindsey Lindsey Oscar Lindstrom

Spencer Ladies Aid All Day Session at Home of Mrs. Lillie

The Spencer Ladies Aid met yesterday at Mrs. Merrill Lillie’s home R D and 44 dinners were served at noon. Fifteen members and five visitors attended the business session led by President Mrs. Eat Bailey. Devotions were given by Mrs. Cini Fenno. The group voted to donate 810 surplus food packages to Korea and 10 to the March of Dimes. Mrs. Niels Sorenson of RD 3 will entertain west at her home on February 17.

Spencer Ladies Aid Merrill Lillie R. D Eat Bailey Cini Fen No Ted Korea Niels Sorenson West

Local Wedding Unites Mrs Evelyn Ransom and Frank Cooper

Rev George D Mulvin of Beaver runs a single ring ceremony at his home on Saturday uniting Evelyn Ransom of Chandlers Valley and Frank Cooper of Bear Lake. The bride wore a black faille street length with white accessories. The couple, now residing in Bear Lake, will honeymoon briefly before a reception hosted by Miss Mabel Cooper and Mrs Leo Mather.

George D. Mulvin Beaversham Evelyn Ransom Chandlers Valley Frank Cooper Bear Lake

Birthday Club Fetes Mrs Clarence Wallace At Home

The Birthday Club honored Mrs. Clarence Wallace last evening at Mrs. John Sheehan’s home on West Church Street. Prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Sharer and Miss Hazel Merker. Hostess served salad refreshments. next gathering planned for February 17 to celebrate Mrs. Douglas Rovelle’s birthday.

Clarence Wallace John Sheehan West Church Street Elmer Sharer Hazel Merker Arthur Cochran East Frederick Street Douglas Rovelle

Mrs Harold Powell Hosts Local Bridge Club Dinner

Mrs Harold K Powell entertained a local bridge club last evening at the Hotel Corry followed by a gathering at her North Center street home. Awards were won by Mrs R Anderson and Mrs E W Holt with a special prize going to guest Mrs S J Irvine. next meeting set with Mrs Anderson.

Hotel Corry Harold K. Powell Center Street R. ©. Anderson E. W. Holt J. Irvine Clib Anderson

Teachers Association Met At New School

The Corry Area Teachers Association met at a new school building for a pleasant evening attended by 15 members and their spouses. President Mrs Charles Warner reported on the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention in Harrisburg, while Dr Perry Esteshan of Bethany College spoke on Three Little Words power opportunity and responsibility. Mrs Robert Damon announced Dr Thomas Miller will speak in May. new program committee members were added and refreshments and social games followed.

Corry Thomas Miller Einboro State Teachers College Edward Hinkeslee Gilnore Duvall

Organize Sewing Class At Wheelock Church

Members of the Wheelock Community met at Wheelock Church for a dressmaking sewing class led by Mrs. Rachel Hogan of the Erie County Home Extension group. About 25 women attended the first session, with plans for a second lesson on February 15 at the same location and a post-class business session chaired by Mrs. Charles Kennedy.

Wheelock Com Smitty Ald Wheelock Church Rachel Hogan Erie County Home Extension Group Aid Charles Kennedy David Bensink Frank Harvey Leon VanTassel Wayne Hopkins Guy Williams Frederick Bowes Leonard Edwards

Alvan Rehnborg Feted At Birthday Dinner

A surprise birthday dinner at the Hotel Corry honored Alvan E. Rehnborg, Corry Jamestown HINT executive, who marked his sixth birthday and will reach 35 years with the firm next month. Hosts A Armour and A Hillstrom led 36 executives in observances with remarks, a wrist watch gift, and a combined radio and record player. Ted Swanson spoke for the group, Ray Bur gave the invocation, and Thomas Russell was toastmaster.

Alvan Rehnborg Corry Alvan E. Rehnborg Corry-Jamestown David A. D. Armour GC. A. Hillstrom David A. Hillstrom Mr. Rehnberg

Lutheran Fellowship Meeting at Lanstor Home

The Lutheran Fellowship met last evening at Miss Ruth Lanston's 167 Park Street home with co hosts Mr and Mrs Richard Grimm. Twenty three members attended a brief business session led by Mr Grimm then C A Hillstrom presented movies and slides from a Jackson Hole Wyoming hunting trip. Light refreshments followed the social period. Rev and Mrs B A Ortner will host the February 17 session.

Ternevedl Ruth Lanston Park Street Richard Grimm Grimm C. A. Hillstrom Jackson Hole Wyo B. A. Ortner

Mrs James Hammond Hosts Bridge Club With Guests

Mrs James Hammond of North Center street entertained her bridge club last evening with two guests Mrs Wilbur Whitehead and Mrs Ray Mulvin. Two tables of contract were played and awards went to Mrs Joseph DeMalle and Mrs Angelo Frisina. A 24 hour salad hot rolls cookies tea and coffee were served. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Frisina as hostess.

James Hammond North Center Street Wilbur Whitehead Ray Mulvin Joseph DeMalle Angelo Frisina

Centennial Year Dinner Opens PSU Bicentennial Observance

Pennsylvania State University marks its centennial with a February 22 dinner at 6 p.m. in the Hetzel Union ballroom. About 600 guests plus alumni groups nationwide attend as Dr Milton Blenhower delivers the keynote speech. James Mi holland and Dr. Eisenhower offer remarks before the Alma Mater and benediction.

State College Pennsylvania State University New Hetzel Union Dite James Miholland University Eisenhower

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The Society Gasca Patricia Beardsley Pages Willian Mitchell William ‘White Robert Church Marlene McIntyre James Watson Women of the Moose Plan Card Party Women’s Relief Corps Coldsie P.M Wanwen Mitchum Wrigit William A Oana Lynn HU Huwer Chas. Coburn Winslow Mrs Teachers Association New School Wheelock Lutheran Fellowship Lanstor the National Bank Babe Helen Ihm Pr di Corry Nort Loblaw’s Davison Funeral Home East Main Street Stahl Jewelers Vy Price F. C. Chapin & Son Clark Union City, PA
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