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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

5

Society notes from Mead Park meeting and area visits

Sabed RU Mendes of the Eye W Club met at Mead Park with 20 attendees enjoying a picnic supper at 4 o clock. President Lavina Eysar led the session and reported on the Pittsburgh state convention. Miss Albe Ely of Chambersburg attended as a guest, and July 30 was set for the next meeting at the Zalenek cottage at Canadah Lake.

RU Mendes The Eye Mead Park Lavina Eysar Pittsburgh Albe Ely Chambersburg Milton Zaleneck Canadohta Lake

Dairymen's League Directors Meet in Corry

The Corry local Dairymen's League directors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H Redding for the June meeting. Fifteen attended and plans were set for a sub district meeting Friday evening at the McCray Community House. Lunch of rolls pickles cake and coffee was served.

Dairymen’s League Corry Redding McCray

Jewell Peterson Engagement Announced in Corry Area

Mr and Mrs Harold Jewell of R D 2 announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Lena Marie to Rigood Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Archie Peterson of Youngsville Lena Marie is a Corry Senior High School graduate class of 1942, attended Hort Business College Warren and works at New Process Company Warren Peterson is a Youngsville High School graduate, former Army Air Corps, employed at National Forge Co Irvine No wedding date set.

Jewell-Peterson Harold Jewell R. D Lena Marie Rigood Peterson Archie Peterson Youngsville Miss Jewell Corry Hort Business College Warren New Process Company Peterson Youngsville High School Army Air Coms National Forge Co Irvine

Miss Minna Kamber Bridal Shower at Chautauqua Lake

Mrs. C. A. Willianty hosted a mixed bridal shower for Miss Minna Kamber yesterday at her parents Summer home on Chautauqua Lake. The party enjoyed Hillstrom boat rides and ice cream sundaes as gifts were presented to the upcoming bride. Attending guests included Miss Matilda Bamber Miss Lois Reesink Miss Kathleen Hazel and several Mrs. Hillstrom and Miss Parsons among others.

Minna Kamber C. A. Willianty Chautauqua Lake Dineath Jack Stahl Hillstrom Bamber Matilda Bamber Lois Reesink Kathleen Hazel D. Armour Ailstrom Charles Hughes Clare Hillstrom D. A. Hillstrom Mervyn Nast Lene Parsons Denzel Phil

Shower Honors Miss Doris Crane Before July Wedding

Miss Doris Crane, soon to wed Thomas Love in July, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Elton Simmons, Mrs. Carl Swanson, and Mrs. Zarle Hasbrouck at Hasbrouck’s Liberty Street home. Twenty seven guests attended enjoying contests and games with prizes. Christina Olson won the door prize as hosts served salad and desserts and a three tier bridecake. Crane received a shower of gifts and guests exchanged miniature corsages of Jordan almonds in pastels.

Doris Crane Thomas Love Wis Elton Simmons Carl Swanson Zarle Hasbrouck Liberty Street Christina Olson

Cafeteria Supper Planned by Elgin Methodist Ladies

The Ladies Aid Society of the Elgin Methodist Church sponsors a cafeteria supper Thursday in the church basement. Serving starts at 5:30 PM. Proceeds go to the church. Mrs J B Clark is general chair, aided by Mrs Aurtilis Smith Mrs Marvin McCray and Mrs Richard Lewis.

Ladies’ Aid Society the Elgin Methodist Church J. B. Clark Aurtilis Smith Marvin McCray Richard Lewis

Bear Lake Girl Betrothed to Local Bridegroom

The engagement of Miss Thomas May of Bear Lake was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs De Grove May. She will wed Merle D Burrows of this city formerly of Kittanning. Miss May works at P W Woolworth Co and Burrows at Meyerinke Milling Colum. No wedding date set.

Bear Lake Thomas May DeGrove May Miss May Merle D. Burrows Kittanning P. W. Woolworth Co Mr. Burrows Meyerinke Milling Company Colum

Birth announcement for baby Asin Wetmore in Bigin

A son, Asin, was born Monday afternoon at Sorry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Roger Wetmore of R D 3 Big in. Mrs Wetmore formerly Mar ired Wood of this community.

Asin Roger Wetmore Bigin

Miss Gedrdia Castrantas and Edward J Twardy Wed in Buffalo

Miss Castrantas daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Castrantas of 222 West Pleasant Street and Edward J Twardy son of Mr and Mrs John Tardy of Shamokin were married Saturday at four in the Hellenic Orthodox Church in Buffalo. The double ring ceremony was by Rev John E Pallas with white peonies in the church. The bride wore a white satin gown with scalloped lace and carried white roses and carnations. a double strand of pearls was a gift from the groom. Attendant Miss Bessie Castrantas wore pink net. best man Albert Viviary of Shamokin. Sixty guests attended the reception at the Hotel Stuyvesant. The couple departed for a Canada trip. the bride wore a black suit with white accessories at departure. Both attended local schools and now work in Buffalo. Guests came from multiple cities including Newark, New York, Athens, Washington, Pittsburgh, Shamokin, Mifflin and Cleveland.

Cnorgim Castrantas Gus Castrantas West Pleasant Street Edward John Twardy John Tardy Shamokin Dellenie Orthodox Church Bufi John E. Pallas Francis Burke Don Jaffey Btar Bessie Castrantas Albert Enampkin Stuygeant Wride Twardy Canada Thousand Triands Corry Hammond Merator Co Temple Beth Zion Buralo Army American Radiator Corp This City Newark New York City Athens Greece Washington Pittsoureh Miblon Cleveland

Wawrejko Bednes Reunion Held Sunday at Clarendon Home

The Wawrejko and Bednes reunion gathered 37 attendees Sunday at Marcie Bednes home in Clarendon with an early afternoon social and a three o clock dinner. Jobin Choma doctor was elected president for the coming year. Eleanor Choma secretary treasurer. Ed Bedner to head the refreshment committee. The next annual reunion is set for the home of Mrs John Wawrejko in R D 2 Corry on the third Sunday in June 1948 with various family members noted as attendees or expected participants.

Marcie Bednes Clarent]don Jobin Choma Eleanor Choma Ed Bedner John Wawrejko Theresa, Wawrejko Frank Wawwrejko John Choma, Jr Joan Corry W. D. Wickwire Columbus Walter Wawrejko Spring Creek

Stork Shower Honors Mrs MacLees At Home

Mrs William MacLees was honored at a stork shower hosted by sisters Mrs Carmen Piestrillo Miss Alice Coulter and Miss ta Coulter at 604 West Church Street. Ten guests attended with awards won by Mrs Don Dingle and Miss Mildred Young. Pink and blue decor featured pink and white cake jello and coffee. Favors included miniature baby shoes and gifts for the honoree. guests from Wesbeyville Eric and Warren attended.

William MacLees Carmen Piestrillo Alice Coulter Ta Coulter William MacGees John Coulter West Church Street Don Dingle Mildred Young

Farewell Party For Nellie Marts And Martha Pettit

Mr and Mrs Pred Snapp hosted a farewell gathering on West Frederick Street for Nellie Marts and Martha Pettit who are moving to Bradord. The bingo club attended with 12 members and five guests. Myrtie Akum won a door prize and guests received gifts as night ended with cake ice cream and coffee.

Pred Snapp Nellie Marts Martha Pettit Frederick Street Bradord Myrtié Akum Fye Nancy Mindgren Warren Mary Katherine Beary Francis Cll Olly Clifford Lane Margaret Hughes Elf

Engagement announced at Mead Park dinner

Twenty six relatives and friends met Monday evening at Mead Park for a five o'clock tarreen dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Herbert Fosburg and their daughter Olive Brigsiand of Worcester Mass and George Tucker of Dodge Mass visiting with Mr and Mrs George Nagel of East Wayne street. The engagement of Miss Engstrand to Mr Tucker was announced. Ice cream and cake followed at the Nagel home after park refreshments.

Helen Irwin Marjorie Irwin Chicago, Ill Fred C. Anderson West Church Street John Lasher Altoona Northwestern Pennsylvania Board of Governors Pennsylvania Clyde Wilcox West Park Place Merrill Wieux Hudson Agnes Colegrove van Nuys Calif Estella Beam Los Angeles Urgtion Mary Gertrude Hannan Geraldine Sullivan Erie Arthur McCray R.D. d Warren Merle Boutwell Morris McCray Ewing North Past Raymond Grady Raymond, Jr Chautauqua Lake Grady Jamestown Loblaw Herbert Fosburg Olive Engstrand Worcester Mass George Tucker Dodge George Nagel East Wayne Street Fosburg Engstrand Tucker Massachusetts Ralph Curtis Columbus Nagel War- Ten George Mack Joyce Lorraine Wolfe Gilbert Wolfe Willis Brown West Washington Street O. A. Johnson Meastville Julia Zepka Shady Avenue Detroit Mich Steve Wallridge Eugene Smith Greenville Greenville Yesterday Where They Visited Mrs. Smith's Aunt, Mrs. John Jai Alice Welly Chambershore Lillian Murray Kelly Corry Samuel Andrews Jack Howard Ida Ohm Mead Park Hibert Fosburg Olive Brigsiand Gamer

Union City Bride Elects Honor Guest Party

Union City residents Miss Mar fore Disk, bride elect of Victor Pearson, was entertained by her cousins Miss Marthe Lamona and Miss Lamonu Dougherty with eight guests at a Monday evening gathering. Games provided entertainment and gifts were received by the guest of honor.

Faseuuyn Wungueny Urmisefly Marthe Lamona Union City Mar Brige Victor Pearson

New Dyeing Break Opens Color Revolution in 1856

In 1856 an English student, William Henry Perkin, discovered that aniline derived from coal tar could be chemically treated to produce vibrant colors, freeing dyeing from reliance on vegetables and minerals. The finding marked a turning point in synthetic chemistry and textile production.

William Henry Perkin Edatar

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