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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1947

Page

5

Surprise Anniversary Celebration for Mr. and Mrs Stewart

Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart received a surprise visit from six card club members at their Tome ab 45 East Pleasant Street to honor their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs P L Swanson Mr and Mrs C A Mountain and Mr and Mrs Harvey Loveland. A 630 PM dinner was served with gold and white decorations and a gold luster vase with daffodils as a gift. Cards were exchanged and enjoyed.

Charles Stewart East Pleasant Street Milleth P. L. Swanson C. A. Mountain Harvey Loveland

Vanderhoof Spitman Engagement Made Known

Mr and Mrs Melvin Vanderhoof of R D 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Kimmy to Frank Victor Spitman son of Mrs Stella of R D 1 Miss Kimmy a Corry High School class of 1946 graduate works for Raymond Mig Company Spitman attended Corry schools served 2 1 2 years in the Army in this country and European theater and also works for Raymond No wedding date set.

Vanderhoof-Spitman Melvin Vanderhoof R. D Dorothy Kimmy Frank Victor Spitman Stella, Man Kimmy Corry Raymond Mig Spitmin Raymond

Kiwanis observe 24th anniversary with community plans

The Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting at Rita Restaurant with 213 members and one guest, Simon Barach of Pittsburgh. President Clarence Wallace read a message from International President J N Emerson urging Kiwanis to defend democracy and support youth. Howard Sheen recalled Corry club history since 1924 and praised the Education Fund. Walter Peake reviewed past administrations. A directors meeting postponed plans to meet Rotary on March 25 at Hotel Corry and to donate $10 monthly to send the Boy Scout troop to Titusville.

Kiwanis Club Simon Barach Pittsburgh Gerry Kiwanis Kiwanis International Clarence Wallace J. N. Emerson Kiwanis Howard d. Sheen Corry Club Walter J. Peake Varous Rotary Corry Titusville

Mrs William Watt Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. M H Wari Diesar of Marion Street hosted twenty friends for a surprise birthday party for Mrs. William Watt. Card games included contract bridge auction bridge and 500 with prizes awarded to several guests. A Valentine theme with spring flowers and pink and white cake marked the celebration. Out of town guests included Mrs Al Rosen of Cleveland and Mrs Phoebe Waff of Buffalo.

William Watt M. H. Wari Diesar Marion Street Sadie Jackson Lavina Mary Wagner William Dunlap Lillian Cox E. W. Baccus van Dresar Wagner Milton Zelmneck Philip Zalzneck Waff al Rosen Cleveland Phoebe Waff Buffalo

One Year Old Robert Zalzneck Honored At Party

A party for one year old Robert Zalzneck at his mother Mrs Milton Zalzneck’s home on West Washington Street featured pink and blue decorations, toys for each guest, cake and milk, with six babies and mothers in attendance. Relatives and neighbors from Columbus and Corty attended, including Mrs William Turben and daughter Linda Kay, and several other mothers with their children.

Frank Ames Bul Williamsville Waive VanGuilder Wednnesday Cambridge Springs Wisit Hier Mira Annie DeVore Pent Haller Jamestown Joseph Wall Went Eeanasty Street Chicago Lea Hoylen Irene Gippel Gérald Brynt Maple Ave Buffalo William ‘Watt West Pleasant Street PJ. Valey John Foley St Conneaut C. W. F. Kolstee Clymer Richard Hurst State College Andrew Paulson Maple Avenue Richard Merker Jack James al Merker Esther Fredlund Merle L. Akam East Pleasant Street Deshon Veterans' Hospital Butler Dixie Lee Nichols Carolyn Daugherty Erie Perry M. Nichols Williams Street Richard Bachotner Raymond Bachot Tomorow Ann Royek Stephanie Gordon Helen Stupak Ann Stupak Ulneck Milton Zalmneck Mary Detairy Sarah Zalzneck West Washington Street Joe Ream Robert William Turben Linda Kay Columbus Corty Olin Simmons Lynn Kurt Leeds Dudy

Outstanding Dinner Party For Miss Fay

Mrs. Albert D. Fay of Brook sitset entertained at a six o clock dinner last evening in honor of her daughter Geraldine Louise Fay who is turning 16 today. Pink and white table decor and a large birthday cake framed the scene. Readings music and visiting followed a three course candlelight dinner. Guests included Marion Hallett Patsy Skinner Marilyn Denton Joan Ross Carol Mae Cochran Sandra Swartz Virginia Fey and Geraldine Fay. Each guest received a corsage and Fay was presented gifts.

Miss Fay Albert D. Fay Brook Geraldine Louise Fay Marion Hallett Patsy Skinner Marilyn Denton Joan Ross Carol Mae Cochran Sandra Swartz Virginia Fey Geraldine Fay

Episcopal Group Organizes New Fortnightly Club

A group of eighteen young married couples met at Emmanuel Episcopal Church rectory on Maple Avenue and formed a club named The Fortnightly. Officers are Rasselas Brown president Edgar Alexander vice president and Louis Morrow secretary treasurer. Mrs Clair served light refreshments and the next meeting on February 6 will feature Mr and Mrs Don Williams as hosts.

Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal Church Maple Avenue Bev Joseph R. Clair Rasselas Brown Edgar Alexander Louis Morrow

Pleasing Shower For Local Woman

A recent baby shower honored Mrs. Frank Chiricnaio hosted by Mrs. Earl VanGuilder and Mrs. Wayne VanGuilder at the latter's Spring street home. Twelve guests enjoyed games and contests with awards won by Mrs. Merle Brown, Mrs. Cora Joseph, and Mrs. Frank Litz. Food included potato salad, ril crackers, individual cakes and coffee. The pink and blue decor featured stork favors. Mrs. Chiriengio received many gifts.

Frank Chiricnaio Earl VanGuilder Wayne VanGuilder Spring Street Merle Brown Cora Joseph Frank ‘Litz

New Era Club Banquet Planned at Hotel Corry

The New Era Club will hold a banquet at the Hotel Corry next Wednesday evening February 1 at 6 o clock. Mrs William Johnson is taking reservations and they should be in tomorrow. Each member should bring a gift for guess who and the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Del bert Robinson East Smith street following the dinner.

New Era Club Hotel Corry William Johnson Delbert Robinson East Smith Street

Lillian Guild Food Sale at Episcopal Church Feb 7

The Lillian Guild of the Humanuel Episcopal Church will hold a food sale at the parish hall on Friday February 7. Mrs C B Rafter is chairman of the committee and her assistants will be named at the meeting to be held Tuesday February 4. The affair is a benefit for the Guild.

Lillian Guild Lillian Guild of the Human Uel Episcopal Church C. B. Rafter

Regular Defrosting for Best Freezer Performance

Regular defrosting is essential for best results, especially during water-rich weather. Frost collects faster as door openings increase humidity in the kitchen, reducing efficiency and increasing energy use.

Midwest Snow and Ice Paralyzes Region

A massive winter storm blankets the Midwest with heavy snow and ice, causing deaths across the South and Southwest from tornadoes and freezing conditions. Ten Midwest fatalities tie to the storm, with towns isolated and travel halted from Alabama to Nebraska as Milwaukee and many areas report major accumulations and transport disruptions. Federal forecasters place a 20 inch snowfall near Alpena, Michigan, within 24 hours, highlighting the storm’s severity.

Ity Midwest Alabama Georia Tennessee Arkansas Missouri Milwaukee Tunneis Nebraska Chicago Alpena Mich

Polio Campaign Totals Highlight Rex Theatre Donation

The ongoing infantile paralysis drive reports a total of 737 dollars raised so far. Contributions include 87 dollars from last Saturday night at the Rex Theatre, not yet added, with another collection planned this week to boost the fund further.

Seb Corry Rex Theatre Ime

Local fund drives urged as total nears 200 dollars high

Robert Bumbaugh praised recent gifts from major industry contributors and urged prompt donations as organizers consider a patrons collection for sport events to aid student worthy causes. Hitler at Nuernberg: Jans Fritsche, ex Nazi leader, received nine years hard labor for aiding the Hitler regime by a German denazification court.

Robert Bumbaugh Hitler Nuernberg Germany Jans Fritsche

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