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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
5
St Edward's School P T A met for a business session led by president Harold Roberts. Final plans were made for the annual school picnic at Ganadohta Lake tomorrow. A bingo committee was appointed with Mrs Albert Foss Mrs Alphonse Jackson Mrs Raymond Dyckes and Mrs Jack Walsh. The sympathy committee remains the same and light refreshments were served before adjourning until September.
Ruth Morel of Hobart and Glyude Ollnide wed at First Methodist Church Hobart with Ruth a Concord and Junior High graduate class of 1944. Glyude, also a 1944 Hobart graduate, works for an electric company. Mrs. William Watt of Memphis plans to attend the Navy Mothers Club convention in Seattle. Philip Whitehead of Hast Pleasant Street will return to Emerson College Boston for summer sessions with Warren Griffiths. Robert Coldiron and family from Washington DC plan to operate Elczynski's Restaurant this summer while relatives tour Arizona. Eileen Anthony and Allison Brown wed yesterday at the Anthony home. Burton Duell and Gertrude Crowell visited Galeton PA en route to Wright Street. Helen Mulderick and Helen Bichynsit will depart June 20 for Treasury Department positions in Washington DC after civil service exams.
Local news notes a steak dinner honoring the Franz bowling team at Allendale Jamestown area cottages. Guests included family and friends from Erie Corry and Findley Lake, with remarks on the team and celebrations.
Twenty five men at the Corry Country Club enjoyed steak dinners in a bachelor luncheon honoring two upcoming marriages. Charles Bracken of Mt Alby Philadelphia and Carl Sullivan of Wesleyville will wed Barbara Battoh and Elizabeth Keefe respectively on June 19 and June 12.
Mr Clyde Whitmore and Mrs Whitmore of 120 Jolson Street announce the birth of a son at Corry Hospital. The family notes the event occurred recently and joy is shared with relatives and friends.
Townsend Club held a tureen dinner at L. R. Tiffany home on South Center Street with 6:30 serving time. President Lindsay Jones led a busy session as a petition drive for the Teat 60 began. Five new memberships were added and guests Mrs. Mary Olson Erie and Miss Jones Spartansburg attended. Plans include a Mead Park plexi in August and a Townsend Club picnic at Waldamesr Park on June 1 with Capt. Robert Townsend as speaker. July 13 is the next meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith.
The Golden Links Sunday School class met at Mrs. Jimima Bramhall’s East Frederick street home with 2¢ members and guests. Mrs. Vinnie Puller led devotions. Mrs. Fred Ross presided as chair for the business meeting. Officers for the coming year were Ms. Hoss president, Mrs. Earla Hasbrouck vice president, Mrs. O. A. Johnson secretary, and Mrs. H. B. Ree treasurer. Plans were made for a June 28 picnic at East Church street home of Mrs. Young. reports were read. Two contests on the June bride and Bible quiz were enjoyed. refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.
Corry Nurses Alumni held a 6 30 picnic dinner hosted by Mrs Ora Harper of East Smilin Street. Thirteen members attended with Miss Edith Capsey of Erie a former member and two guests Miss Rebecca Turner and William Bachomer. President Mrs Russell M Sherman presided and announced the scheduled rim mage sale was postponed. Social period followed and lecture series will resume in September.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Elehynstt greet twin sons Tommy and Teddy en route from Weil Math street to Arhioba for an extended vacation while Sgt Swan prepares for Army duties. Numerous relatives from Corry and nearby towns arrive or depart for visits and attend events including high school commencement and business meetings.
Mrs Edgar Miller entertained about 500 club members at the home of Mrs Eder with WEN in play. Attending were Mrs James Haslett Mrs Robert Proctor and Mrs Glenn Wright who received the awards. Refreshments included mait roi salad tint rolls pickles ice cream cupcakes and coffee. The group will meet again on May 22 at Mead Park for a swienér fynst.
The Rotary Club held its first luncheon session of the summer series at the Corry Room in the Hotel Cory. Twenty eight members and two guests attended Lloyd No Lanphere Ajax Iron Works assistant general manager spoke on Venezuela and Ajax interests. Raymond J Higgins of Philadelphia attended. Lanphere flew from LaGuardia to share views on distant cities, piracy, roads climate and US cigarette prices.
Mrs Richard Schlosser and Mr Clyde Watson of Waterford attended a contract club gathering at Miss Theresa Roach of Main Street. Two tables played with Mrs John Tida and Miss Martha Motmore winning wards. The next meeting resumes in fall after summer recess.
Mrs Alma Gardner of West Wayne entertained her 500 club on Tuesday evening with six members and three guests. Prizes went to Mrs Siverbrook Mrs Carlson and Mrs John Newcomb. Gardner served guests a salad cake and tea. Mrs Zalzneck will host the next meeting.
The second annual convention of the Women's Society of World Service is underway at Camp Findley hosted by the 68th Manus Section. Sessions run three days with speakers Miss Mary McLanachan, Mrs. D. K. Reisinger, Mrs. J. Hal Smith, and Dr. B. F. Shivey. Local delegates include Mrs. Lynn Campbell, Mrs. Hugh Mosher, Mrs. H. Rey Harris, and Mrs. I. Hal Smith among others. An evening performance featured a play The Seven Shasta and a pantomimed hymn The Old Rugged Grass.
Mrs George Beardsley was honored at a stork shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs William Moir and Mrs Oscar Kinney for ten guests at Kinney’s home 680 West Wayne Street. Guests enjoyed visiting and games with awards to several attendees amid spring flower decor and corsages. Refreshments of fruit salad whipped cream rib stackers shower cake and coffee were served in pink, white and blue.
Hazel Dowse of San Diego California daughter of Charles Lester formerly of Corry and Edward Lewin of Groosmont California son of Mrs Edward Lewis of Los Angeles were married in a Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev R Abrams. The couple will honeymoon in northern California and will reside at 9880 Grossmont Boulevard Grossmont California.
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