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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

5

W. S. Members Plan Picnic at Camp Findley

The W. S. of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at 2 pm at Mrs. Vern Dyne's home. Mrs. Lynn Campbell led devotions, with prayers by Mrs. Leon Tentulsen. President Mrs. G. T. Bergman chaired the meeting. They approved minutes, received a letter of thanks for sewing kits sent to a German church, and planned to send delegates to Camp Findlay for a June branch convention and picnic with sessions.

W. S Evangelical United Brethren Church Vern Dyne Lynn Campbell Leon Tentulsen G. T. Bergman United Brethren Church Germany Arthur Ingram Camp Findly Sth H. Ray Harris Camp Findley Amp

Tea event at Warren Women’s Club gathers 175 guests

A Thursday afternoon social at the Women's Club in Warren drew 175 guests for an ARNEL tea. Hostesses Mrs. J P Fenstermacher and Mrs Edward E Hawking presided over a pink, yellow and blue decor scheme with lupines chrysanthemums and tulips.

J.P. Fenstermacher Warren Edward E. Hawking Morris Chapin Hastings Jones N. ‘Troy ‘Gillette Ina Austin Emmons Wade Richant Dawson Clerk Eboney H. H. Keppel John #. Fenstermacher

American Legion Awards At Corry Junior High

A special assembly at Corry Junior High School awarded Eugene Sharer the American Legion Award for boys and Judith Bender the girls award presented by Glen W Bracken and Mrs Glennis Warner. Seventy five ninth grade students received Penmanship certificates under the Peterson System, along with 140 awards for scholarship citizenship and participation, with selections from The Mikado played from last week’s promotion exercises. Principal Harold G Wolfe addressed seventh and eighth graders.

American Legion Corry Eugene Sharer Glen W. Bracken Judith Bender American’ Legion Glennis Warner Harold G. Wolfe

Women of the Moose Initiate Two Members in Meeting

Mrs Harold Jackson presided as Senior Regent at the North Center street lodge for the Women of the Moose. Two candidates, Miss May Rowland and Miss Claire Potter, were initiated and officers were elected with Mrs Donald Gates graduate regent and Mrs Harold Jackson senior regent among others. A prize was awarded to Miss Ann Goreen and lunch followed. The next meeting is set for June 17 with Mrs James Blakeslee as chair.

Harold Jackson Women of Moose Women of the Moose North Center Street Donald Gates May Rowland Claire Potter Harold Juckson Andrew Hansen Jessis Mason Tune Cummings Harold Jewell Weasurer D. G. Morgan Ann Royek Marjorie Gallagher Argus Clarence Wilcox Sentinel Ruth Clark Ann Goreen Gallagher James Blakeslee Moosehert Alwringe

Corry Bible Club to take part in broadcast

Eighteen Corry Bible Club members will join the Sky Pilot program on station WaRC tomorrow at 10:00 AM. The group will perform solo and group vocal numbers, instrumental pieces, scripture recitations, and a Bible quiz with Mrs. William Grane, Mrs. Clive DeJean, and Lyle Chase providing accompaniment in Erie.

St Brie Warc William Grane Clive DeJean Lyle Chase Erie

W R C No 49 Holds Drill Practice and Dinner Plan

The Women's Relief Corps No 49 held a Thursday drill session at LOOF Hall with Mrs Maniey Robbins leading. A tureen dinner is planned for June 17, with Mrs J B Houghtling named dinner chair.

Women's Relief Corps J. J. Andrews Auniary Grand Army ‘of the Republic Lo.o.f. Hall Maniey Robbins J. 3B. Houghtling

Births Registered at Local Hospitals This Morning

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Thomas of 45 Snyder Circle at Corry Hospital early this morning. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Mong of 11544 North Center Street at Garry Hospital. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Willis Coole of Center Silent to Corey Hospital.

Lloyd ‘Thomas Snyder Circle Corry Hospital Garry Hospital Floyd Mong North Center Street Willis Coole Center Ilent Corey Hostal

Miss Betty Armitage and Harry Rose Wed at McCray Church

Miss Betty Armitage daughter of Rev. Edwin F Armitage of Spartansburg and Harry Rose son of Mr and Mrs George Rose of Spartansburg were married Thursday evening at McCray Methodist Church in a candlelight ceremony. The Rev Robert Mages officiated. Guests included relatives and neighbors. reception followed at McCray Community House. The couple plan a weeklong honeymoon in the Finger Lakes region and will reside in Spartansburg. Both graduates of Spartansburg High School, she 1943 and he 1947. Attendees from Erie, Anton, and Corry.

Betty Joan Armitage Harry Rose McCray Methodist Church Ociock Edwin F. Armitage Spartansburg George Rose Lof D. 1 Spartansbury Robert Mages Sharpsville Marguerite Fish Leonard Edswards Armitage Joseph Me Gray Cohe Rose Finger Lakes Nwn Erie Antonsay Corry

Farewell Party for Mrs George McMahon

Mrs George McMahon, bound for Kenmore New York, was honored at a farewell gathering hosted by Mrs M J Piccirilio and Mrs Charles Daniels on East Pleasant Street. The evening featured two bridge games and 300, with awards to Mrs Wilbur Whitehead, Mrs Edward Brigham, Mrs George Maloney, and Miss Julia Ficcardi. A ham dinner followed, with red roses and silver tapers decorating the table and gifts presented to Mrs McMahon. Mrs McMichael of Titusville was an out of town guest.

George McMahon Kenmore N. Y M. J. Piccirilio Charles Daniels East Pleasant Street Wilbur ‘Whitehead Edward Brigham George’ Maloney Julia Ficcardi Ernest* McMichael McMahon McMichael of Titus

Home League Party For Cradle Roll

The Salvation Army hosted a cradle roll party for children and friends at the Citadel recreation rooms on East Washington Street. Sixteen children and ten adults attended from 7 to 9 PM with games, contests, and awards to Marcius, Jordan, Sherry Obits, Gladys Huttman, and Martin Robbins. Ice cream, cake, and pop were served with favors of fancy hats and suckers. centerpiece featured a miniature candy land house arranged by Envoy Theron Obit. The hosting committee included Mrs. Rosa Westley, Mrs. Obita, Mrs. Manley Robbins Sr.

Name League The Salvation Army Citadel East Washington Street Marcius Jordan Sherry Obits Gladys Huttman Martin Robbins Arra Uged Candy Land Envoy Theron Rosa Westley Obita All Manley ‘Robbins, Sr

Talk On Old Homes Shared By D A R Members

Mrs Homer Kalatee hosted Broken Hawk Valley Chapter of the D A R for a talk on old homes in the county. Guests included Mrs Juva Richards and Mr and Mrs Ralph Blakeslee of Spartansburg, Mr and Mrs Walter Jack of Erie and Mrs Oscar Raymond. Jack presented old houses with photos. Members spoke on ancestors homes and displayed pictures. Next meeting June 4 at Summer home of Mrs Robert A Ott at Chautauqua Lake with lunch. final meeting until Fall.

D.A.R Homer Kalatee State Line Brokenhaw Valley Juva Richards Ralph Blakeslee Spartansburg Walter Jack Erie Oscar Raymond Jack Yow County Fem Cohen Wie 4 Robert A. Ott Syon Chautau

Miscellaneous Shower For Holton Bensink Couple

A bridal shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Haskell in Fast Pleasant street honored Miss Helen Holton and Harold Bensink of Clymer who will marry soon. Guests from Corry Clymer Cutting Bear Lake and Titusville enjoyed Rock Bingo and 500 plus a meal of potato salad sandwiches bride cake ice cream and coffee.

Merle Haskell Fast Pleasant Street Helen Holton Harold Bensink Clymer Miss Holton Willard Holton John Freno Charles Elinger Bensink Edward Beckerinis Haskell Corry Cutting Bear Lake Titusville

Mary Stafford Honored By Bingo Club

Mary Stafford was honored by a bingo club in a birthday evening hosted at Mrs. Haenel’s West Frederick Street home. Attendees included ten members and a guest, with awards to Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Weldner, and Mrs. Burton winning the door prize. A June 16 party at West Smith Street to celebrate further birthdays was announced.

Mary Stanard William Huenel West Frederick Street Nellie Marts Bradford Margaret Hughes Ruth Weldner Harry Burton Haenel Stafford West Smith Street Pred Snapp

C J Foremen's Club to Attend Regional Conference

Members of the Corry Jamestown Foremen's Club met for their monthly session to discuss a membership drive and the upcoming NW A F regional conference at Allegheny College Meadville with 21 local men planning to attend. Theodore Swanson Jr of Pittsford arrives for his silver anniversary visit, and arrangements for Philadelphia events were planned with details to follow.

Foremens Club Corry Theodore Swanson, Jr Pittsford N. A Philadelphia

Weather damages Erie crops say Crossman

In Erie county growers face a poor year with losses in the thousands. A dry spell followed a cold wet spell early this year reducing grape crops by most and apples to about 20 percent of normal. Primary and secondary buds were damaged by a frigid wave, delaying yields and quality.

Crossman Erie Paul Svossman

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