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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1947

Page

5

Miss Leona Holton Honored At Shower

Miss Leona Holton was honored Friday evening at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Carl Gates and Mrs. Floyd Black at the Gates home on Fairview street. Twenty guests attended with Mrs. Raymond Dyckes and Miss Florence Fond winning guessing contest prizes, and Mrs. Ann Esterbrook and Miss Pond taking bingo awards. The hosts served Pineapple whip with Ritz crackers, bridecake and coffee, and Miss Holton received an electric Toastmaster from the group.

Leona Holton Carl Gates Floyd Black Gates Fairview Street Raymond Dyckes Florence Fond Ann Esterbrook Miss Pond Mrs. Black Miss Holtom

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Blanche Loveland

Miss Blanche Loveland was honored Friday at a surprise birthday gathering hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Mott Stormes on East Smith Street. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Harry Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Dan Decoux, A Munger, Allen Robbins, and George L McKay of Toronto. The group enjoyed social time and later shared cake ice cream and coffee. a gift was presented to Miss Loveland.

Blanche Loveland

Washington PTA Fair Nets Over $220 Despite Rain

The Washington School PTA fair drew about 500 attendees despite bad weather and raised over 220 dollars for school projects. Junior High School orchestra directed by H Lynn Rive entertained. The event featured a fish pond bingo fancy work booth hamburgers hot dogs ice cream suckers and Dixie cups with John Mountain selling the winning land price ticket.

Washington Washington School P. TA H. Lynn Rive John Mountain West Washington Street Philip Zalanech P. 1 Beneft PT. A. Wasiiry

Legion Auxiliary Closes Summer Session at Legion Home

Eighteen members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home for the final session before summer recess. President Mary Ann Warmer chaired. Plans were made for a delegation to the tri county council meeting on June 11 at Wesleyville with transportation arranged through Mrs Alta Ora. Mrs Ova Harper reported 375 children registered for the taxoid clinic for pre identified children, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary at the City Building. Past president's pin was presented to Mrs. Mary Warner by Mrs. Mary Murray. A lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Mary Orn, Mrs Nellie Albaugh, Mrs Anna Gravino, Mrs Lucille Young and Miss Mary Geavina.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Mary Ann Warmer Tri-County Wesleyville Alta Ora Ova Harper Legion ‘Auncillary Warner Mary Murray Legion Mary Orn Nellie Albaugh Anna Gravino Lucille Young Mary Geavina

Plans Complete For Kamber Stahl Wedding Invitations

Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Mervyn Nast invite Comyites to a reception at 33 West Pleasant Street for Miss Minna Lillian Kamber and Jack Mendel Stahl. The 200 guest event is Sunday June 25 from 3 PM to 1 AM with a ceremony at 1 PM by Rabbi Glynn of Tree of Life Synagogue Oil City.

Stahl-Kamber Mervyn Nast Minna Lillian Kamber Jack Mendel Stahl Nast West Pleasant Street Kamber Stahl Glynn Tree of Life Synagogue Oil City Matilda Kamber Washington Robert Stahl New York City

Final Teen Age Dance Concludes Season at Junior High

Over 140 teen students from forty schools attended the final dance of the season Friday at the Junior High School. American Legion sponsored the event with George Le Fevre and his five piece orchestra from Union City providing music. A half hour feature by the Star Casino act entertained before the dance ended at midnight with chaperons Mr and Mrs Richard Bacheter, Mr and Mrs Digit Caster, and Mr and Mrs Russell Glenn credited for a pleasant evening.

Symnesia American Legion George LeFevre Union City Star Casino O’elock Richard Bacheter

Corryites Attend Red Cross Convention in Cleveland

Neto Needham and Mrs. Orval Root will travel Sunday to Cleveland for the Red Cross national convention from Monday through Thursday at Public Hall. Governor Thomas J Herbert and Albert H Higley will welcome delegates as a 60 member governing board is created and diverse programs are planned.

Wedding of Mary Jean Mooney and James Leo Allyn at St Thomas Church

One of the season’s pivotal weddings took place at St Thomas Church in the presence of many friends and relatives. Miss Mary Jean Mooney, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mooney of Park Street, wed James Leo Allyn, son of Mrs Frances Allyn of Batavia NY, with Rev Francis J Graves officiating. The ceremony featured white and purple decor, organ music by Mrs James Wharton, and songs by Mary Jean Sullivan. Miss Barbara Ann Keppel was maid of honor in a dotted Swiss gown and crownless bonnet, carrying an old fashioned bouquet. Bridal attendants Cecelia Sullivan and Nellie Conall wore matching gowns with old fashioned bouquets. The Bracken Jr. served as…

St .Thomas’ Church Mary Jea Mooney John Mooney Parketree James Leo Allyn Frances Alyn Batwyia N.Y Francis J. Graves James Wharton Mary Jean Sullivan Mooney Oni Illes Winnid Barbara Ann Keppel Mllul Stullar Cecelia Sulli‘Wali Sauron Nellie Con Pittsburgh Maine Olin Wi Bracken, Jr

Allyn wedding reception and guests at Corry Hotel

Mrs. Allyn and James L. Allyn celebrated a church wedding with a reception in the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry at 11 30. Neat man and ushers were Sullivan and Mooney. About 30 guests attended the afternoon gathering and another two hundred were expected this afternoon in Corry for the reception. The bride wore a honey colored gabardine suit with brown accessories and gardenias, and the couple plans a two week honeymoon in Detroit before settling at 148 Park Street. Mrs. Allyn is a 1941 graduate of Trias School and Mercy Hospital Nursing in 1946. Mr. Allyn is an Oakfield High School graduate who served three years in the Army and is assistant manager at Montgomery Ward. Several relatives and friends from Erie, Buffalo, Me., and Ontario joined the celebration and travel plans for visits to Detroit and Adrian were noted.

Spert Sullivan Joseph Mooney Corry Selock Nowers Taper Ny Troy Gillette Allyn Oakfield High School Oakfield N. C Arty European Center Montgomery Ward Hose Away Frances Allyn Daugh Frances Lee Allyn Mary Lang Normen Johnson Batavia Frank ‘Keefe Pauline Keefe Betty Keefe Ruth O'Day Harry’ Tan Mary Hadlow Rita Gallagher Erie Clyde Anderson Sherman Charles Moore Worcester Nelson Grant Hazel Deck Virginia Buffalo Mire-Jear Drobneck Brie Archie Gibas Gluyna Alber Gluyuim Joseph Sander Brant Waseak William Gerasky Gluyna Avill Pacific Swissvale Pittsburgh Duquesne VeKees Rocks Munhall Whitaker City Warren Cleveland Caldwell Jefferson

Well-Known Couple Marry In St Tihanuss Ceremony

Miss Marjorie Tathive Slattery, daughter of Mrs. Francis A. Slattery, and Motke Spee Amy, son of Mrs. Poretge, married at Lady of Ser petuial Hope Chapel in St Tihanuss Church. Double ring ceremony with over one hundred guests. reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple plans a honeymoon in northern New York and Canada. she to remain in the city briefly before joining him in Fall. Out-of-town guests came from Jamestown and Burtala.

Bae Marjorie Tathive Uipy Francis A. Slattery North Depter Street Motke Spee Amy Mre Ploretge West Washington Street Merle Amy Ray Pascis J. Graves Tony Lady of Serpetuial Hope Chapel St. Tihanuss Church Waa Atirady Robert McGlintock Maton Amy Wa Spring Towers Alfred Morrison W. B. Lethiman New Yorke Gannda Cory Western Reserve University Cleveland Raymond Mig. l Company Corry University of Pillsbueh Tum Fine Jamestown Burtala

Nuptial High Mass Unites Miss Gibas And Edward Gluyna

Miss Rose Marie Gibas and Edward M. Gluyna unite in marriage at a Nuptial High Mass in St. Elizabeth's Church. The ceremony featured altar flowers, music by Mrs. Mildred Denton, and a reception at St. Elizabeth's Hall. The couple plans a honeymoon in Detroit and Canada, then to reside with the groom's mother.

Rose Marie Gibas Edward M. Gluyna

Corry Women Prepare for Pennsylvania Federation Convention

Mrs Lavina Eysar president and delegate and other delegates plan to attend the 27th annual convention of the Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in Pittsburgh June 12 to 16. The Carlyites will attend meetings at the William Penn Hotel. District 3 chairman is Miss E Grace Underwood with Miss Grace Daniels as Kingston president. An officers election will be held and events include a banquet Saturday night and an emblem breakfast Sunday morning to close the convention.

Pittsburgh Lavina Eysar Corry Business and Professional Women's Club Mary DeLury E. Grace Underwood Grace B. Daniels Kingston Olice

Clymer Central Banquet At Hotel Corry

The junior and senior banquet for Clymer Central was held last evening at the Hotel Corry in the Corry Room. About seventy students and teachers attended, sharing a delectable dinner.

Clymer School Hotel Corry Clymer Central’ School Guess Corry

Miss Rebecca Cogan Engaged to Johaniel Bell

Announcement from Mr and Mrs J B Cogan of 10 West Church Street reveals the engagement of their daughter Mary Revecta Cogan to Johaniel D Bell of Philadelphia son of Mr and Mrs John Bell The couple both have strong local ties with Mary a Corry Senior High School graduate class of 1944 attended Pennsylvania State College and employed at Bell Telephone Company Johaniel D Bell holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State College earned in February and works for Atlantic Refining Company in Philadelphia No wedding date has been set.

Rebecca Cogan J.B. Cogan West Church Street Mary Revecta Johaniel D. Bell John Bell Philadelphia Cogen Corry Pennsylvania Suite College Bell Telephone Company Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Hell Pennsylvania State College Philarrlphia Atlantic Refining Company

Berean Society Meets at Zepia Home for Regular Gathering

The Berean Society of the Baptist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. John Zepia on North Center Street Friday evening with 11 members and one guest, Rev. J. Edwin Hartill of Minneapolis presiding. Rev. Francis G. Whiteman led the Bible study and games while guests enjoyed visiting. Mrs. Zepka served salad and dessert. on June 27 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Damon of Spring Creek are invited to attend.

Berean Society Beye Society of the Baptist Church John Zepia North Center Street J. Edwin Hartill Minneapolis Francis G. Whiteman Zepka Robert A. Damon Spring Creek Fie Hosta

Miss Edith Fenno Honors Birthday With Party

Miss Edith Fenno celebrated her 18th birthday hosted by her parents Clair and Mrs Fenno of R D 2. Attendees included Lucils Daily Martha Preble Dorothy Gregory Lowise Daily Shariotte Baker Joyce Mecry Bey Aly Warner Helen Bailey Vip sinia Miller. Afternoon games featured awards for Lieble Daily Baker Gregory and Preble. Ice cream and birthday cake served at 4 30 p m.

Edith Fenno Edit Fenno Clair Fenno Lucils Daily Martha Preble Dorothy Gregory Lowise Daily Shariotte Baker Joyce Mecry Beyaly Warner Helen Bailey Vipsinia Miller

Cornbread Leftovers Taste Like Fresh Bread When Reheated

Warm leftovers prove cornbread remains tasty when butter is spread thinly and the crust is reheated toasty. The note highlights the comfort of reheated corn bread and its close comparison to freshly baked bread.

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