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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
5
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The VFW Auxiliary discussed the year’s calendar and held a July 1 refreshment committee. Mary Jackson reported on the Pennsylvania Detachment Encampment in Yor, pledged 25 toward the iron lung for Corry hospital, and Allee V. Jones named new department president. Junior officers were elected with Marie DeMauri as president and Alma Reynolds as senior vice president.
Miss Coletta Burkhardt daughter of Mr and Mrs P Burkhardt of West Frederick street spends a few days in the city with relatives and will leave Monday for Buffalo to attend summer sessions at the University of Buffalo.
Members of the Women's Relief Corps complimented Mrs. Kirk Brown, a recent bride, at a miscellaneous shower at her Brook Street home. Luncheon followed with gifts from attendees including Mrs. Harry Kimmy, Mrs. W. Lyons, Mrs. Will Dingfelder, Mrs. Leon Wynn, Mrs. Joseph Gentilmnan, and others.
The Ladies Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran met at Mrs Gust Swanson home. They discussed China readings on the topic Ching. A 5 oclock dinner was served with assistance from Mrs John Boland and Mrs Merritt Hunt. The next meeting will be with Mrs D A Hill on Wednesday July 10.
Union City June 27 Mr and Mrs Fred Colison celebrate their golden wedding at their Graves street home Wednesday. He born Albion March 12 1869 she born Dutgyville June 22 1875 they wed July 8 1890. One son died young two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. They spent most of life in Union City with seven years in Medina. He worked at Carlisch Lumber Co for 18 years.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs A Moore of Union City. The mother is Mae formerly Treva Jane Culchall.
A large crowd attended a spaghetti dinner last evening at the Corry Country Club clubhouse. Mrs Tony Jackson prepared the spaghetti and salad plates were offered to non spaghetti eaters. General chairman Mrs Howard J Sheen led a capable committee including many members and guests enjoyed bridge, with prizes awarded to several couples and individuals.
Mr and Mrs James J Woodring celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary yesterday with a party at the home of their daughter Mrs Warlo Morris Coe in Columbus. Sixteen relatives attended an enjoyable evening and refreshments featured a wedding cake.
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