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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
5
A stormy evening kept a small W C T U hospitality tea at the Methodist Church. Mrs. George Chase led a devotion on Trusting In God and planned outreach for Total W C T U work. Mrs. G A Mountain spoke on Union Signal and Young Crusader, subscriptions were taken, Naomi Johnson played piano solos, and birthday cake honored Mrs Grace Grace and guests.
Fathers and mothers attend the Junior High School Parent Teachers Association meeting Thursday evening January 23 at 8 o'clock in the school library. The program focuses on World Citizenship with fathers participating including George Gene. Dr. T S Kelsey and Rev Gilbert L Boyd speak on community citizenship and church influence. J Donald Watson outlines the school role, Principal Harold G Wolfe moderates. Founders Day noted with Miss Ann Baressi presenting sixth grade students in a skit Burn Candle Burn.
After the Yy versus Titusville basketball game, 126 students and adults attended a dance at Beaver Club sponsored by Beaver Club of Beaver High School. Music came from records with PA. Chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. Putnam and others. About 929 was raised for Senior Tottermen sweaters. Another dance planned for Friday after the Comy vs. Strong Vincent game with hope of an orchestra.
Eleven members attended the Amici Sewing Circle meeting at Mrs. Kyle Chase's North Center street home. President Mrs. Glenn Humes led a brief business session, with assist ant hostesses Mrs. Gerald Fish and Mrs. Jesse Whitney. Refreshments included fellows with whipped cream, cupcakes, coffee and tea. Next gathering set for February 4 at the church with a luncheon for members and families at the con hous.
Mrs Walter Windahl hosted eleven Quilting Club members at her West Smith street home for a 6 30 screen dinner last evening. After a meal they sewed and visited with birthday cake and coffee served in the late evening in honor of Mrs Esther Spicer who celebrated her birthday yesterday. The February 4h meeting will be at Mrs Tracy W Whitehead on East Pleasant street.
Mrs Walter Eripa hosted a contract bridge club gathering at her East Pleasant street home Tuesday evening. One guest, Mrs Alphonse Vanssens, attended as a visitor. Two tables played. Mrs Howard Ross and Mrs F Lowe Edwards won the regular awards while Mrs Camden Rainer took the special prize. Mrs Ecrupa provided chili crackers relishes and coffee. The next meeting is set for February 4 with Mr Edwards.
A son was born Tuesday morning to Dr and Mrs Audrew Mook of Meadville. Mrs Mook, formerly Téen Titus, has many friends here. A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Forman Motutlin of Adrian, Michigan. Grandparents Mr and Mrs G AL Moutitala of this city are noted.
Mrs. Robert McClintock returned to Wellsville after a week at her parents on Seneca street Alton Kiinger. A B Darling of West Wayne street leaves tomorrow for Ohio and West Virginia on business. Katie Ann Tate of West Smith street visits grandparents near Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison and children Edward and Shirley Ans of Meadville were guests at the East Wayne street home of Mr and Mrs R C West and visited Mr and Mrs Hang West in Jamestown. Richard Mulligan returns from Erie after visiting sister Mrs George Rhodes. M Applebaum returns to Wilkes-Barre after a business visit in the city. Mrs Arlie Mead of Spring street visited Pittsfield with Mrs Martha McCoy. Kenneth Young of Erie, former resident, calls on friends. Miss Rosemay Dewey of Indiana State Teachers College leaves to resume studies after mid‑year vacation with parents on East Freplevick street. Mrs George Gordon Miss Idabelle Gordon and Miss Jeannette Gordon were on Girard on business. Miss Jeannette Gordon returns from Cleveland for a vacation until February 1. Miss Mary Louise Meyerink returns to Buffalo after a few days with her sister Mrs Louis Decker of West Main Street.
The Rotary Club held its weekly gathering in the Corry Room of Hotel Corry last evening. Seventeen members and one guest, Thomas Jensen of Erie, attended a 6 15 dinner. Clyde Shorebarger presented two films, Deep Sea Life highlighting marine life and survival, and a color feature Main Line U.S.A. on railroads and transportation. The board of directors met after the program.
A Corry reader recounts rapid relief from rheumatic pains after three days on RHU AID. She describes limited arm movement eased, fingers loosened, and a renewed sense of health. The ad promotes RHU AID as a liquid formula of three active medicines, claiming quick, broad relief and urging purchase at local drug stores.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday at the 1.0.0.8 Ball for a brief business meeting and birthday party honoring members with birth months. Plans were made for a family tureen dinner at the next regular meeting on Tuesday in February. Refreshment committee served decorated birthday cake and tea.
Eight Rocketts Club members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Rolland Hasbrouck s home. Mrs Edmund Barr and Mrs Gene Hasbrouck won awards for the evening s Rook game. Hostess served salad and dessert. on February 4 Mrs Donald Dingle of Marion Streets will entertain.
Seven members and one guest, Mrs E KC Hauenstein, attended the regular meeting at the East Bend street home of Mrs Jennie Weicht. Awards were given to Mrs Alma Gardner, Mrs Hauenstein and Mrs Al Holton. Fruit salad, cake, tea and coffee were served by Mrs Weicht and Mrs Floyd Black. Fairview Street hostess scheduled for February 4.
A Loveland home hosted a contract bridge gathering with one guest Mrs. Clifton Howard. Mrs. C. W. Bracken won the award and Mrs. Loveland served dessert. The extracting date is February 4 and Mrs. Walter W. Auer will be hostess on East Smith Street.
Mrs Harold Averill hosted the 500 Club at her East Street home with Mrs Kenneth Spear of Wrightsville as a guest. Two tables of 800 were played. prize winners were Mrs R E Cross, Mrs Frank Ferry and Mrs Albert Fox. A fruit salad pudding and coffee were served. next hostess will be Mrs John Maloney on February 4.
Gas pressure in Corry city mains fell sharply during the night with near normal levels now. Utilities warn of severe shortages and plan tight curtailment for non heating uses as three large state gas utilities report shortages. home heating will take priority.
Fairview School P T A met in Room 1 at 1 30 yesterday with Mrs J B Cogan as program chair. Mrs Donald Chapman led the PTA prayer. Miss Jean Marie Johnston played piano solos Deep Purple and Morning Mood. Theresa Bogniak with Barbara Roberts sang Love Is the Sweetest Thing and Siboney. Ghost speaker Clyde Shotzbarger spoke on World Citizenship and the role of schools churches and parents. Mrs Lawrence Hansen presided and the group voted to buy four five dollar tuberculosis bonds and give five dollars to the local March of Dimes. Sandwiches cookies and coffee were served by several hostesses. The next meeting is set for February 18.
The Harding Home and School Association met at the school for a enjoyable evening. Exchanges of ideas for shortening housework were shared. games and contests included with special awards to Mrs. William Mitchell Mrs. John Lloyd and Mrs. Stewart Messenger. Judges named for fancywork were Mrs. Kenneth Bock Mrs. Lawrence Hosler Mrs. Harold Scholton and Mrs. Dean Bashine. Sword winners included Mrs. Delia Bernard for a handmade Spanish shawl Mrs. Perry Parker for quilts Mrs. C. E. Frasier for table covers Mrs. John Potocki for a rug Mrs. Albert Carmcke for tatting Mrs. Sherman Spaulding and Mrs. Kilian Magee and Mrs. Wilbur Blakeslee for crochet and cutwork. A donation to the Polio Fund and purchase of a Tuberculosis Bond were voted. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry Fairchild and Mrs. Harley Ball.
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