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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
5
A group of fifteen friends hosted by Mrs. Lewis Hurl on Franklin Street held a story shower for Paul Evans. Prizes of 500 were awarded to Mrs. Mina Drake Miss Mary Lou Hurl and others. Refreshments of sandwiches jello cake and coffee were served as gifts were given to the honoree.
Corry Country Club plans a Ladies Day luncheon on Tuesday July 22 at the clubhouse. Reservations requested by Sunday with Mrs R H Rossbacher chairing and committee members assisting. After lunch activities include bridge 500 and golf. Several local residents and visitors are noted in town for the weekend and upcoming visits.
Kiwanis action at the Ait Restaurant where 23 members and guests Herman Houston and Eugene Clark of Springfield Ohio attended. Barry Burach announced tentative parade plans for Tuesday August and Raymond Tanner was named parade committee chair with Harley Johnson and Walter Auer assisting. An invitation from Erie Kiwanis for ten club golfers to play Lakeshore Country Club on Wednesday August 13 was received for an inter club match.
Mrs Vena Houghtling was initiated into the W R C No 49 at Thursday afternoon’s meeting. The session, led by president Mrs K D Brown, planned a Mead Park picnic for July 2. The group closed with flag folding and singing America. Ice cream and cake were served by Eva Hill Lotta Stevens and Tessie Haskell. Next regular meeting August 7.
At last nights Wom en of the Moose meeting plans for a bake sale were made. Mrs Jessie Mason named chairman and will announce details soon. Senior Regent Wilberta Gates led the session, Lola Hill won the attendance prize, and the group will meet August 7 at the Moose rooms.
Mrs Raymond Anderson of North Center street hosted her bridge club on Thursday night with two tables in play. Her daughter Mrs Malcolm Hames joined in. High scores were by Mrs H L Rowe and Mrs E W Jones, with Mrs E W Holt taking the special award. Dessert was served and the group will meet again with Mrs E W Holt on a date to be announced.
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A son was born Thursday noon to Mr and Mrs Walter Pinch of R D 3 at Cony Hospital. A daughter was born Thursday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Don Clark of 11142 First Avenue at Corry Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wils of Bear Lake celebrate their 70th anniversary on Sunday July 20 with a home reception from two to four PM. He 89, retired cattle buyer farmer and store operator once director of Conenongo Trust Co Warren. She long served as Bear Lake correspondent for Jamestown Post and active in Rebekah Lodge.
Corry residents joined a gathering in Waterford last evening hosted by Mrs. Ralph Davison for Mrs. Pearl Davison of New York City. Guests included Rev. Heffey and wife, Mrs Lavina Kysat, J. R. Dearing, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Peetles and their son Richard, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Allin May. Rev. Heffey screened moving pictures and a lunch was served.
Mrs Earle Hasbrouck of Liberty street was surprised by friends on her birthday. They met at Mead Park for a dinner then returned to the Hasbrouck home for a social evening with a cake baked by Davehner and Carl Swan Loh. Guest Seth Johnson of Palm Beach visited the A L Walrous home near Wrightsville.
Mrs VanTassel entertained Thursday at the VanTassel camp in Pittsfield. Guests included Mrs W M Sandbars, Mrs Ernest Schuyler, Mes William Myers. A one o clock chicken dinner was enjoyed, with walks in the woods and bridge entertainment. Refreshments were served late in the evening.
Mrs Poreman was guest of honor at Columbus Avenue dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Glenn. Ten relatives attended and a large birthday cake was served. Mrs Poreman celebrated her 81st birthday, with the event noting her birth on July 15.
The Concord Cemetery Auxiliary voted 20 to the Cemetery Trust Fund at a meeting at Mrs Ray Palmers Elgin home. They planned a fair at Concord High School on the afternoon and evening of August 20 with light refreshments served. Plans for a members and families outing at Mead Park were also made.
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