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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

5

Corry News Highlights Local Events and Accidents

A crowded page recalls a near fatal car accident when a tree fell in front of a group’s auto near Butler, plus notes on graduates, new hires, and family moves. Alma and Jack Bonney plan a summer move to State College, while Mary and Richard Schlosser outline a bungalow build at Waterford and other residents share visits, travels, and community activities across Corry and surrounding towns.

Thal ‘gHe HKG Deiner Boys Butler Mary Richard Schlosser Waterford Peterson Brothers Derry Sted Joan Peldt Russell Sage Troy N.Y Wheral John Gordon North Western University Evanston Johan Rossbacher Mansfield State ‘Teachers College Mansfield Martha Simick Northwestern Bible School Minneapolis Ack Wilson Washington and Jefferson College Washington Robert Hurlbut University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia Richard Gates Rider College Trenton N. di Ernest Simmonsen Tri-State College Angola Ind

Card Party by Catholic Daughters at Country Club

Glub Social Gatherings reports the Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 35 host a card party at Corry Country Club on June 4. Mrs. May Needham chairs, with Lillis Anderson Helen Rhynsted Ruth Miller and others as committee members. The evening features contract bridge and other card games, with prizes for high scores and a salad and dessert service. Proceeds go to the hospital fund. reservations to Needham or Anderson by Saturday, as space is limited to fifty tables. Committee meets at Needham’s home to finalize plans.

Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No. 35 Cory Country Club Starston, Bower Joh Mick Cory Exchange Club Pennsylvania State Exchange Clubs Bradford William Z. Spear Harteford, Conn National Exchange Club C. D Court Conception Catholic Daughters of Ploveyon Nantes Brank Saxyon Misten Chrpel Catherine Culett Marearet Bong Madeline Boylen Dumm Shields Eith O'Dock C.D. of A. Hospital Needham Anérson Needhan Manse Avenue

W C T U Institute at Methodist Church

The annual W C T U Institute was held at the Methodist Church with 3 members and guests attending. Morning sessions featured Mrs. Floyd Johnson leading devotions, reports on fundraising, a care for the sick article, and a section on fewer admissions. An afternoon program included a ribbon ceremony and a children’s play Health Helpers. Sylvia Bemis recounted the Asbury Park World Conference with 29 nations present and announced a bi county institute on June 23 with Rev James Jackson as main speaker.

W. C. T. U. Institute Methodist Church Floyd Johnson Ims Alfred Hadnel James James, Verses 2 To 27, and Gave Prayer. the Directors' Meeting C. A. Mountain Onion Ignal Guy’ Bennink Veterins Grace Grace Jennie Cassidy Trvin Young Sylvia Bemis ounTby Asbury Park N. J

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Pleasant Meeting at T O F Hall

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met last eve ning at the T O F Hall with 35 members present Mrs Florence Swanson presided plans were made for July 1 when Cakewood Lodge will bring seven drill teams here as visitors Bunko was played with Mrs Edith Carter conducting the games winners included Mrs Florence Hauenstein and Mrs Beatrice Lillie for high score and Mrs Minnie York for low Mrs Ella Aver presented Mrs Hauenstein with a vase and farewell remarks as Mrs Hauenstein leaves the city early July June birthdays for Miss Ethel Matthews Mrs York and Mrs Ma bel Beall were celebrated with ice cream angel food cake and tea served by the committee Miss Matthews Mrs Auer and Mrs Ruth Toenes

Rebekah Lodge Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge T. 0. O. F. Hall Florence Swanson Cakewood Lodge Bunko Edith Carter Florence Halenstein Beatrice Lillie High Store Minnie York Ella Aver Hauenstein

Inster Party For Two Kamber Sisters

A Tuesday afternoon social at Miss Minna Kamber’s West Pleasant street home hosted 15 guests. Activities included bridge and 500 with awards to Mrs. Morton Stahl, Miss Helen Fogle, and Miss Lois Retsink. Buffet lunch and dessert were served, and out of town guests attended.

Minna Karger Matilde Kamber Whet West Pleasant Stives Morton Stahl Helen Fogle Lois Retsink Kamber Herman Stahl Shirley Stahl Oil City Worle Pleasantville Ruth Kammerdiener Kittanning

Hubbell-McCoy Engagement Announced in Erie Area

This morning the engagement of Rana Hubbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sibley Hubbell of Erie, to Gene McCoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. McCoy of 115 Park Street, was announced. Rana is a Wattsburg High School graduate and works at General Electric in Erie. Gene is a Cory Senior High School graduate employed at Ajax Iron Works and an Eagle Scout seeking the Bronze Palm. The note also mentions Bob Catling buying the EB F Palh home at 145 Wright Street and Dr. and Mrs. Harrison E. Curtis planning to move to 116 East Congress Street in July.

Helen Mulderiel Corry Senior High School Corry-Jameston Mfg. Corp First Avenue Itr Robert Wagner Findley Lake St. Vincent's Hospital Erie John Molk Gerald Kelly Sofi Eugené David Richard Gonnaroe Daugher Lindy Sug JA. Larson Erle Elner Nancy Norihan Frewsburg Fred Snapp West Frederick Atrvel As Wendell Davis Rochester Robert Dinvaldson Aid Hou Aie Ross Sanford Sm Ross Donaldson Harry Woodring Detvoir Mya James Woodring Columbus Edward Meredlily Dames Henrietta Arnold Philadelmia Uer Harold Munsee Ben Starr Ruth Ellen Abbey Maplesvenue T Katherine Abbey Milwaukee Wis Starr Abbey Wits. Harrison Curtis Harrison Allen Silver Spring Thomas B. Roelofs Franklin Parsons Gergid Pargens North Gentersleek Harvard University Cambridge Mass Col Clifford Miller Aberdeen W. H. Howard North Center James Delaney Dianne Bettes Martha Bettes M. E. Shanibaugh West Pleasant Sheut Wallace Youne Merion Mildred Alfre Mortis Chapin Middlebury, WI Middlebury College Mildred ‘Young Geraldine Parsons North Sonter Street Verona Oswalt Sarah Jane Jensen Stanley Vrieht Chasl Pred A. Jensen Salt Take City Utah E.J. Wright South Center Pennsylvania Electric Com Johps Prank Lockwood West Frederick Iwi Eric St. Vincent’s Hospital Lockwood Eliner Hess Joseph R. Clair Daniel Lennox Cone Joseph Rockhill Clair Donald Newton State College Cole Margaret Jon St LeRaynville Elen Brister Hubbell-McCoy Sibley Hubbell Tinjon City Rana Gene McCoy R. M. McCoy Parkstreet Hubbell Wattsburg General Electric Company McCoy Cory Ajax Iron Work Bob Catling EB. F. Palh Wright Street Harrison E. Curtis Harrison Mays Raymond P. Barnes Congress, Street

Arnold Johnsons Welcome a Son at Corry Hospital

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Arnold Johnson at Corry Hospital. The newborn arrives as the Johnsons reside on 8 East Trvine Street.

Arnold Johnson Eust Trvine Street Corry Hospital

Rotary Club speaker Newell Edson at Hotel Corry

Newell Edson of the Erie Health Department spoke to the Rotary Club at the Carry Room in the Hotel Corry, discussing family life and marriage as serious enterprises. He urged parental guidance for marriage preparation and the shaping of ideals for happiness, noting lack of education in home, church, and school leads to higher divorce rates. C. W. Jones awarded a Rotary pin to Robert A. Ott Jr. with remarks.

Newell Edson Rotary Club Newell Basen Erie Hotel Corry Edson Nate C. W. Jones Robert A. Ott, Jr

Personal Shower for Miss Ruth Johnson

Miss Ruth Johnson was honored at a personal bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Edmund Barr and Mrs. Howard Rehubore at the Talter home on East Main Street last evening. Twenty one guests attended with contests and a movie showing as entertainment. The hostesses, aided by Mrs. M. D. Bertram, served salad and dessert courses and presented Miss Johnson with many lovely gifts.

Edmund Barr Howard Talter East Main Street M. D. Bertram

Mrs Fred Snapp Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Joseph Henline and Mr Ham Uaenel entertained at a surprise party for Mrs Fred Snapp at the Henline home on Maholy street. Nine guests attended. entertainment included games and a door prize won by Miss Mertie Alara. Guests were served baked beans, rolls, birthday cake, jello, tea and coffee. attire was pink and blue. Mrs Snapp received cards and a handkerchief shower.

Fred Snapp Joseph Henline Ham Uaenel Snapp Héntine Maholy Street Mertie Alara

Betrothal of Sparta Couple Announced

Mr and Mrs Charlie Onert announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Charles Ko ajson of Anthony Kolajs both of Spartansbourg route 3 Spartansoule or Spartansville details unclear from fragment Remaining readable facts: engaged couple names and places.

Sparta Charlie Onert Spartansburg Route 3 Margaret Charles Koajson Anthony Kolajs Spartansoule

Mrs Katherine Abbey Honored By Corry YM Club

Corry YM Club members held an evening gathering at Star Casino to honor Mrs Katherine Abbey of Milwaukee. The event began at 7 30 PM with tea, spaghetti and steak, while attendees included Mrs Stuart Joughton, Mrs Oye Stowe, Mrs Caldwell, Mrs Eugene Letherman, Mrs Harold Brown and Mrs FR M Sherman. A pleasant social evening followed at the cas.

Katherine Abbey Milwaukee Irs Stuart Joughton Oye Stowe Ire Anid Caldwell Tugene Letherman Harold Brown

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