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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
5
Mrs. Luther Tilus and daughter Ms Glen Dickson from West Press Mrs Lawrence McCray visited Erie on business spending the day on Main Street. Jay Warrett is listed among local observers.
Corry Grange joined Wattsburg Grange No. 104 for Erie County Pomona Grange No. 4 meetings at Wattsburg on Thursday June 31 1949 with theme Good Preservation Morning and afternoon sessions featured talks demonstrations and reports including how to build a home freezing unit and dehydrating foods. Many local residents were listed in attendance or noted as traveling to events and appointments around the region.
Donald Betts sails for air corps service Friday, honored at Columbus dinner party hosted by Miss Shells Betts and party guests. Twenty residents attended a dinner at the Betts home with a garden bouquet centerpiece, dancing, singing, and a purse of money presented to him.
Grange 5 will meet in regular session Saturday evening. After the business meeting a talent program will be presented with member participation invited. Refreshments will follow and April May June birthdays will be observed with soliniters asked to bring sandwiches.
Miss Betty Stutzman hosted Beaverdam 4-H girls who met at 2 o clock. They arranged floral designs and selected attendees for Summer camp at Camp Caledon on Lake Erie from June 25 to 27. Members include Deaniene Swan Joan Miller and Patricia Young. A July 7 meeting at Miss Charlotte Marsh's home will cover table service and setting.
Corry residents hosted a lunch bridge gathering at Levan's Tea Room in Jamestown. Twelve ladies attended a noon session with an inch serving, then three tables played for prizes won by Mrs Harold Powell, Mrs Ely Morton, and Mrs John McGracken. Guest Mrs J C Butchery joined at the Jones home on North Center Street.
Thompson and Perkins were married at the Perkins home at 8 30 this morning with Rev G L Boyd officiating. The bride wore a blue satin dress with white accessories and carried white carnations and talisman roses. A breakfast for 14 guests followed at Flys Restaurant. The couple plans a wedding trip to Canada and New York City. both are well known local residents. Mrs Thompson has taught at Washington School and Mr Thompson works at C Christenson Motors.
Ladies of the Lutheran Aid Society met at Mrs. H. H. Keppel’s home on Mott Street to plan the year end event a joint picnic with the Missionary Society set for Wednesday July 11 at the Keppel residence. The group also arranged a fundraiser to support the church Sunday School this coming Saturday at Mead Park. Mrs. Keppel served a fine salad luncheon at the session’s end.
The New Era Club met last evening at 6 0 for a tureen supper at Mead Park with 40 served including members and families. The evening was spent visiting. The supper committee included Mrs. Joseph Sherwood Mrs. Elmer Sharer Mrs. Glen Dickson Mrs. John Sheehan and Mrs. Clarence Wallace. Transportation in charge by Mrs. Arthur Cochran and Mrs. Russell Briggs.
Miss Edna May Robbins of Corry received the B S degree in Library Science from the School of Library Science at Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio. Commencement was held at Severance Hall June 13 with Gardiner Howland Shaw delivering the address as former assistant secretary of state.
Corry City Chapter No. 17 of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Thelma Barnes as chair. After the business, social time followed with Miss Helen Johnson and assistants serving cookies and tea.
Members of the Corry Country Club are invited to a card party tomorrow evening at eight. Mrs H Rowe and Mrs AS Boag organized the event which marks the first of a biweekly series this year. Awards will go to high scorers and refreshments of sandwiches cupcakes and coffee will be served.
Judy Gatlin to marry director Vincente Minelli in Los Angeles residence of her mother Mrs. Gerlana. Louis B Mayer of MGM will perform the ceremony as the 21 year old singer actress for her next film.
The Columbus Grange met at the Grange Hall with 15 members present. Mrs. Faith Carter led the session and plans were made for a pre social on June 27. A $26 bond was purchased in the Seventh War Bond drive. Mrs. Mae Trisket led a memorial service for members who died in the past two years with readings and musical selections. Refreshments followed.
Actress Deanna Durbin aged 23 married film producer Felix Jackson yesterday in the Little Church of the West Las Vegas. They were honeymoon bound and the couple prepared to depart for destination unknown. Jackson, a Hamburg native, became a U S citizen in 1990.
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