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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1953

Page

5

Wheelock Community Aid Meets at Crosscutt Home

Mrs Leland Crosscutt hosted a Daylong Wheelock Community Aid meeting at her home. Nadia Hamilton of Erie presented table sales and a cheese casserole lesson. Mrs Frank Harvey led as president with devotions by Mrs Charles Bugbee and a prayer by Mrs Leon VanTassel. They scheduled upholstering lessons for February 19 and set next meeting for February 8 with Mrs Bughee.

Wheelock Aid Crosscut Home Leland Crosscutt Wheelock Community Aid Nadia Hamilton Erie Frank Harvey Charles Bugbee Leon VanTassel Bughee

Legion Auxiliary meets plans for Tri County Council event

Mrs Ivan Smith presided at the regular Legion Auxiliary session. Plans covered the February 11 Tri County Council dinner here and a birthday party at the Veterans Hospital in Erie for September. Sweater donations for Korea were requested by Mrs Glenn Warner. A Mothercraft class is set for March 4 at the Municipal Building. Bingo was discontinued for the present.

Legion Auxiliary Ivan ‘Smith American Legion Auxiliary Tri-County Glenn Warner Child Welfare Committee Korea Beverly Little Keystone Camp Innemess Auxiliary Municlist Veterans Hospital Erie V. H. Orn Mary Murray Helen Brown

Parties This Week For Mrs. Paul Meerdink

Mrs Paul Meerdink of Bas Smith street was honored with two parties this week hosted by Mrs Gerald Hoyt and Mrs James Donaldson at the Hoyt home on West Church Street. Ten guests enjoyed games with prizes, and Mrs Meerdink received a carriage robe and carrying case. A pie with whipped cream and coffee was served later. The afternoon gathering was at Mrs Arthur Gochran’s home where Mrs Lester Lopus aided in entertaining neighborhood ladies who presented gifts to Mrs Meerdink. Guests visited and hostesses served decorated cupcakes, ice cream, coffee and tea.

Paul Meerdink Bas Smith Street Gerald Hoyt James Donaldson Hoyt West Church Street Mra Merdink Arthur Gochran Lester Lopus Meerdink

Methodist Choir Party Features Lake Erie Fish Fry

The First Methodist Choir ladies were treated to a fish fry hosted by the men after a Lake Erie fishing trip last summer. Fifty guests were served fish with French fries, salad, rolls, and coffee. Clyce Henton chaired the event.

Methodist Church First Methodist Choir Lake Erie Clyce Henton

Fellowship Bowling Party at Avalon Alleys

Twenty members of St. Pauls Fellowship held a bowling party last evening at Avalon Alleys. Refreshments followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom on Wayne Street with Mrs. Hillstrom assisted by Mrs. Narcy Yenchak. The date for the February meeting will be announced later.

Mrs William Bases Honored At Home Party

Mrs Peter Russell hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at 140 Wright Street honoring her daughter in law Mrs William Bases. Pirate bingo prizes went to several guests including Mrs Walter Purdy and Mrs Harmon McElroy. The group enjoyed television, a decorated table, and gifts for the honoree as favors featured miniature baby carriages.

William Bases Peter Russell Wright Street Walter Purdy Walters McIlroy Edward Jerome Harmon McElroy Ralph Maxtin Harold Jewell Bases Richard Hurlbut Ronald Rathbun Purdy

Mrs J Fred Kinley Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs J Fred Kinley entertained her card club last evening at her home on Hast Pleasant street. Two tables were in play with prizes awarded to Miss Ruth Bennet and Mrs T B Kelsey. Special prize went to Mrs Robert Tunnel. Chicken dinner was served. next hostess will be Mrs Mary Jourdet of Mendavenie on February 5.

Wif Excu Mumey Hast Pleasant Street Ruth Bennet Kelsey Robert Tunnel Kinley Mary Jourdet Mendavenie

Mrs Theodore Swanson Honored At Family Birthday Party

A family gathering honored Mrs Theodore Swanson Sr on her birthday at 4844 East Pleasant Street. Mr and Mrs Theodore Swanson Jr hosted nine relatives and served cake ice cream and coffee. Mrs Swanson received many fine gifts.

Theodore Swanson Theodore Swanson Sr Theodore Swanson Jr East Pleasant Street Swanson

Baby shower hosted by Mrs Tweet and Mrs Reed

A Tuesday evening baby shower was held at Mrs Tuces home on 240 West Goneress Street hosted by Mrs Anthony Tweet and Mrs James Reed. Fourteen guests attended and prizes were won by Mrs Lawrence Bekman and Mrs Gary Cassatt. Guests were served Jello salad hot rolls decorated cookies coffee and tea. Mrs Leone received many fine gifts from friends.

Amuwaucune Anthony

Helping Hand Club Meets for All Day Session

The Helping Hand Club gathered yesterday at the IOOF Hall starting 10:30 am with 14 members present. They made quilts for Meadville orphanage, held a 4 pm business session led by President Mrs Glens Gates, and signed cards for absent members. yesterday's kitchen committee was the newly elected officers. The club plans another all day meeting on February 12.

Helping Hand Club IOOF Meadville Glens Gates Vfficers

Party Honors Mrs. E. Craig Moore at Hunt Home

Lewis hosted a pleasant party last evening for Mrs. E. Craig Moore at the Hunt residence 47 East Irving Street. Ten friends attended and presented gifts to the guest of honor. Miss Jane Howard won the game award and Miss Francine Maloney took the door prize. Refreshments included chicken salad rolls relishes and a beverage. A stork centerpiece and small stork candy baskets decorated the table.

E. Craig Moore Patricia Hunt

Card Club Meets With Mrs Byrd and Guests

A local contract bridge club met last evening with Mrs. Martha Byrd of East Park Place and guests Mrs. William Gumbleton and Mrs. James Allyn. Two tables played with awards to Mrs. Russell Brant and Mrs. George Gold. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Byrd. Mrs. Brant to host next meeting on February 5.

Card Club Martha Byrd Martin Byrd East Park Place William Gumbleton James Allyn Russell Brant George Gold Byrd Brant

Two Newborn Sons Reported at Local Hospitals

A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Phillip Wade RD 3. A second son followed for Mr and Mrs Elmar Kriz RD 3 at Cony Memorial Hospital the same morning.

Corry Memorial Hospital Phillip Wade R. D Elmar Kriz Cony Memorial Hospital

Club Social Gatherings at Murphy's Promenade

The Daughters of America Cour d Conception No 35 met for a social and card party. Prizes went to Mrs George Muldericke and Miss Helen Morrell. others included Mrs F Needham and Mrs J G Cragg. funds from ticket sales were to be collected by Mrs Needham or Miss Julia Zepka by February. a rummage sale was announced for today and tomorrow in the CDA rooms with a lunch served by Mrs Arthur Pitts staff. next meeting February 12 will be a business session.

Daughters of America Courd Conception Murphy's George Muldericke Helen Morrell Catwsta F. Needham J. G Cragg Leo Rignard James Wharlatt Bat Tie Tickely Needham Julia Zepka Fabruneych CDA Arthur Pitts Chan May

Corryites Attend Warren Convention

Ten members of the Carispitts Business Men's Committee attended the Warren convention closing session at Warrens Baptist Church. A large crowd joined for dinner and a program of music and remarks led by D. Lee Chestnut of Schenectady. Chestnut, in charge of apparatus educational sales for GE, delivered an unsolved lecture on the atom.

Carispitts the Baptist Warrens D. Lee Chestnut Schenectady Chestnut General Electric Leeluwe

Dorcas Class Met Wednesday Evening at First Methodist

Members of the Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church met Wednesday evening. The president Mrs Hagel Breckinitn directed business and led prayer. Mrs Ruth Dahlstrand gave devotions. Mrs Behjatin Skinner, Mrs Stanley Nichols and Mrs Brockman served hot gingerbread coffee and tea after the meeting. The class meets February 4 for a supper dinner at the church.

Dorcas First Methodist Church Hagel Breckinitn Ruth Dahlstrand Behjatin Skinner Stanley Nichols Brockman Ehureh

Shower Honors Mrs Prod Jackson At Nantes Home

Miss Norma Jean Nantes hosts a shower for Mrs. Prod Jackson at her Alt South Street home with ten friends attending. Cards provided entertainment, prizes won by Mrs. Robert Bailey and Mrs. Frank Gentile. Refreshments included salad cake and coffee. Mrs Jackson received lovely wilts as a token.

Norma Mantes Norma Jean Nantes Prod Jackson Nantes Alt South Street Alttend Robert’ Bailey Frank Gentile Jackon

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