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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
5
Harrisburg reports nearly all distressed districts would lose more state funding under a House proposal requiring an adequate tax rate. Last year the state distributed about 1.5 million dollars to around 20 stressed districts, with many requests tabled due to funds.
Mrs Harold Powell hosted a Tuesday evening event at her North Center street home for Miss Joan Feldt with 82 guests, garden flowers, and bridge prizes won by Mrs O W Bracken Mrs Frank M Raymond and Miss Mary Kelly. Out of town guests included Miss Kelly of Amsterdam NY and Miss Betty Anderson of Pittsburgh.
Edgar L. Alexander superintendent of Corry Memorial Hospital spoke to the Hospitality Club at the V F W Post home about the hospital operation and new equipment. He answered questions from members. a routine business segment followed with refreshments and a prize awarded to Mrs. Douglas. Plans for a July 17 picnic at Mrs. Howard Taggart’s home were announced, with husbands invited as guests.
The County Hospital Nurses Alumnae postponed the ticket drawing after selling weeks ago. Tickets and money yet to be returned. The drawing will occur next Tuesday evening under president Mrs Richard Bachemer after a brief meeting of six members at Corry Memorial Hospital nurses' lounge. The next regular meeting is set for the second Tuesday of September.
The Concord 4-H Girls' Club renamed their organization at a Monday business meeting hosted by Miss Audrey Triscuit. The group will now be known as the Junior Homemakers and, after the meeting, county extension leader Mrs. Naudia Hamilton began flower arrangement lessons. The next meeting is set for June 29 at Miss Stultz's home.
The Hilltop Club met on Tuesday at Mrs. Frank Maloney's R. D. 1 residence with eight members and one guest Mrs. John Casey. President Mrs. Lawrence Anderson led a brief business session and a $3 gift was approved for the La Bowski boy fund.
Corry Grange executive committee members Walter Dingfelder Howard Clab batt and H D Haupin present a charity Bingo and square dancing party tomorrow evening at the LO O F Hall on Worth Center Street. Doors open 6 30 PM and the public is invited to attend.
Golden Links Class met last evening at the First Methodist Church with 17 members present. Mrs. Zuella McElroy presided. devotions were by Mrs. Hoa Spicer. Officers named for the coming year are Mrs. C. A. Mountain president, Mrs. Bar Hasbrouck vice president, Mrs. W. E Phillips secretary, and Mrs. George Gordon treasurer. The event included a committee serving strawberry shortcake tea and coffee.
The 12th Warren McCray family reunion gathered at Mead Park on Sunday with 60 relatives. President Arthur Davis led the meeting which approved 1950 minutes and set the 1952 reunion for Mead Park on the second Sunday in June. Relatives attended from Corry, Meadville, Stoney Fork, Ky, Erie and Frewsburg.
Knox Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association held a picnic supper at Mead Park for the final meeting until September. Seventeen members attended the affair and enjoyed a delicious dinner. Guest was Mrs. William Hines visiting from Lander Wyoming. Mrs. L. A. Rossin and daughter Wilaine of Franklin street were visitors in Erie yesterday.
William A. Leuby reports to the Rotary Club on the Atlantic City convention attended by 8600 Rotarians from 48 nations. Arthur Lageux of Quebec was elected Rotary International president. Nelson Welters of DuBois named district governor. Luncheon meetings at noon to continue through summer.
Miss Alba Gates, sister of the bride to be William F. Trostle, hosted a shower for 18 guests at Mrs. Carl Gates home in Fairview Street. Prizes and refreshments accompanied games, corsage gifts, and many presents, with photos taken by Lt. and Mrs. Merlini Gaskell.
Four local contract players gathered Tuesday night at Mrs. Fred Kinley’s Findley Lake cottage for torten supper. After the meal two card tables were in play with Mrs. Mary Jourdet, Mrs. R. G. Tumnell, and Mrs. T. S. Kelsey winning awards. a special prize went to Mrs. Howard Ross. A guest visitor was Mrs. E J Kane from Rosemont Pennsylvania.
A daughter born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ross Fegley of 529 Wright Street Marion Young Fegley is the mother. A son born Tuesday afternoon at Bradford Hospital to Mr and Mrs Alton Hinman, former city residents.
Mrs. Cloyd Cummings was honored with a farewell dinner and stork shower at Twilight Inn hosted by Pennsylvania State Employment Office staff. She leaves in July to join her husband in Hamburg Germany and received a parting gift amid celebratory toasts and light entertainment.
Members of the Corry Sthier High School class of 1951 and First Methodist Church were honored at a family night dinner Monday evening. Nine graduates including Marilyn Gurne Gloria Ohrn Betty Ann Russell Wilma Rae Ingram Gwendolyn Kingsley Patricia Fields David Apps Janice Johnston and Dixie Phillips Grice were seated at a special red and white decorated table.
Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a last night social at Mead Park with eight members attending. A brief business session led by Mrs. Clinton Pratt preceded the gathering and a bouquet of white iris served as centerpiece. Rev James McIntosh pastor presented each member with a Standard version of the New Testament.
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