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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
5
Mrs Charles Gates hosted the Women's Relief Corps meeting at her home 43 Maple Avenue. About twenty five members and guests attended a tureen dinner and a pleasant afternoon of fancy work. Mrs Gates and Mrs brows served on the hosting committee. next meeting date is February with the place to be announced.
Miss Merlyn Gopi hosted a recent M. M. Sorority gathering at her home with routine business on life agenda and plans to contribute to Corry Memorial Hospital. An amount of 80 dollars was realized from the dance sponsored by the club. The hostess served refreshments to Jeanne Nichols Marie Kafiropulos Mary Thou Height Barbara Spies and Margaret Spen ver.
The Italian American Club held a members night with about two hundred attendees. President Rom en Plecardi and past president Charles Gusdagno received Bulova watches for service. The event featured a buffet, dancing, and a March 6 officer election.
The Corry Chart of A met with Mrs Harold Cragg grand regent to vote a donation of 8960 to the Corry Memorial Hospital Fund and to contribute to the Turantile Paralysis fund. A committee was named for Share the Fall League with Mrs Joh Lave chairing. Key committees include Mrs Arthur Pitts Miss Connie Mead and Miss Jane Misti.
The Rebekah Helping Hand club gathered Thursday afternoon at the TOO Ball. President Mrs Mabel Beall led a business session. Members discussed fundraising for the organization and planned the next meeting for February. A 5 oclock dinner was served by the committee.
A bingo night at Corry Rod and Gun Club on Bash Washington street drew over 50 participants. Sponsored by Senior High School, proceeds near 400 dollars go to Corry Memorial Hospital Fund toward the school’s 1000 dollar quota. Clifford Lawson won the grand door prize of 200 dollars. Glenn Gates and Mrs. Frank Bliss won the $10 door drives. Mrs. Alton Klinger won another award. Roland T. Pullaty chaired the event.
District No. 7 of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association will meet in Sharon at the Bi Hospital Auditorium on Saturday January 28. The Board of Directors and Advisory Council will convene, followed by a sectional meeting at 2 0 p m. A special League of Neivallag Pauitition meeting occurred today at the hospital with speaker Phyllis Sammul on evaluating student achievement through objective tests.
Mrs Harold Paulson hosted a bridal shower at her West South Street home with George Koestner, assisted by sisters Mrs Virgil Tholes Mrs Richard Morton and Mrs Arthur Brundage. Guests played Bridge and 500, received prizes for bridgement to Mrs Edward Porter and the 300 award to Mrs Howard Johnson. Refreshments included fruit salad rolls and cakes served late in the evening.
A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mrs Charles Bell on East South Street. The evening featured a pleasant bingo and card party followed by cake and water to celebrate.
Members gathered at the Ritz Ros last evening for a Kiwanis International anniversary celebration. Walter Pealsy, a charter member, spoke on the club’s history and past presidents while a roast beef dinner was served. Each member pledged to sell 15 value tickets supporting the Corry Memorial Hospital Fund. Four guests attended: Lewis Tuer Jamestown J G Anderson Westfield Buck Leis mud J Pred Kinley. The latter five will join at next week’s meeting Thursday.
Mrs Harry Smith hosted the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon. Miss Margaret MacDonald led devotions and Mrs C F McCay gave the Africa lesson. Hostess assisted by Miss Jour Maelnnes served refreshments. The February meeting will be at Mrs John Chlegrope Park Street.
Mrs Nellie Marts hosted the Bingo Club at her home on Wesh Frederick Street Inst Wednesday evening. Members attended and prizes were won by Mrs Joseph Henline and Mrs Pred Hanp. The hostess served refreshments before closing. The next meeting will be two weeks later at Mrs Henline's home on Marion Street.
A 19 year old Army private was charged with murder in the Fontana hold up slaying of James Strickite G1 in Lebanon Pennsylvania. The suspect named Witain Beck was arrested in Lebanon and taken from Camp Mende. Court action followed the Tuesday incident with district attorney Meyer reporting the indictment and January 8th date.
Erie Railroad seeks Tynerstate Commerce Commission approval to abandon 13.2 miles of trackage in Tiegu Powuly Pennsylvania. The line runs from a belt west of the Linerary Refining Co to Boyteville, west of Blossbury.
IAHRISHUTO Jan 3 The Department of Property and Supplies today approved 400000 for a new training school and barracks for the Pennsylvania State Police at Indiantown Gap. Two perish over fire Philadelphia Jan 29 Wal ton Hallowell 29 and Ar roth 21 burned to death in Willow Grove home. Before dying the infant daughter was saved by blankets from a window by salury. Weekly paper sold Reynoldsville pay dim 25 Chutes 5 Lone weather will perish by sale of the Reynoldsville Star to William G Wescoat Marvin L Bloom Jot DuBois and Gray Printing Co.
State Police plan to deploy radio equipped patrol cars statewide. Commissioner Wilhelm said 20 cars are in use in select districts and plan to expand as equipment becomes available. The move aims to reduce traffic violations and crime by improving communication.
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