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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1945
Page
5
The Italian American Club held its annual anniversary event last evening at the West Main street club rooms with over 250 guests. Glenn Middleton and his orchestra provided music for the buffet supper and late floor show praised by attendees. Invited guests from out of town joined club members for the celebration.
Corry Jamestown Mf Corp nurse Mrs King was celebrated by 55 employees at a luncheon with Mrs Leon Patmore as toastmistress. She received a money purse from male and female staff and delivered a brief, fitting reply.
Mariner Girl Scouts organized an event last evening hosted by Miss Jean Foster on East Washington street. The group decided to sell tags Saturday to benefit the Legion playing card fund and make plans for related activities.
Concord P.T.A. held Founders Day activities with a program led by president Mrs. Harry Markers. Co chairmen were named for a forthcoming benefit sale and food event within ten weeks. The meeting honored past presidents and included solos, readings, a play, and musical numbers.
A Cory YM A club social at the Ritz featured a ToView of the F program and notes that 10 Gra clubs with 307 bows, girls, and advisers exist via HI Y. A Tri Ellub for Serdiov High Shool boys and piri was mentioned. Womets Auscthars leaders council and adultery board reported on community services and a series on “Teaming Ty Live Together.” Attendees included D A Hillstrom chair, Goln Bracke Armour Hill strom, Poink Whiteley, and Clyde Shotzbanger.
Mrs. Howard Ross entertained her card club at her home on Raymond Avenue. Guest Miss Ruth Berpeir joined the group. Winners of the evening’s games were Mrs. J. Pret Kinsey, Mrs. Walter Krupa, and Mrs. Louis Foradora. A salad course was served and plans were made for the next meeting at Mrs. Kiley’s on East Wayne Street March 1.
A local poetry club gathered at Adele McCray’s home on Fourth Avenue to study the works of Robert Frost after a brief business meeting. Guests enjoyed refreshments and the group planned to meet again at Mrs. W. Jones’s home on North Center Street on March 20.
Miss Roberta King, plant nurse, receives an ensign commission in the Navy Nurse Corps. Carry-James town office girls hosted a chicken dinner at the Boston House, presenting a fine purse to Miss King from friends.
Mrs C H Holden of West Church street entertained her contract bridge club last evening with two tables of cards. Mrs Frank Loveland won the award. A salad course was served. Mrs Leon Lindsley will entertain March 20.
W S C S Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church met at Mrs R Daveys East Frederick Street with Miss Ola Young leading devotions and Miss Ruth Dabilstrand guiding a lesson on Indian White Relations and Adapting to Social Change. President Mrs Joseph Guignon presided. refreshments were served by Mrs Dewey and Mrs J B Cogan. Next meeting is April 3 at Mrs G Mack’s North Senter Street.
Members met at Mrs. Fred Cameron's home on West Smith Street with fourteen attendees. They set plans for an apron and bake sale on Saturday March 24 at the Gift Shop chaired by Mrs. W A Redmond and Mrs. Don Williams, plus a rummage sale on April 8 and 6 at the undercraft of the church led by Mrs. Don Stewart.
Mrs Alma Gardner entertained Tuesday at her home on a West street address with seven members and one guest, Mrs Alma Slagle. Awards were won by Mrs Gardner, Mrs Jr Brooks, and Mrs Marvin Carlson. A salad and dessert course with hot rolls and coffee were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Brooks home on Saring street.
W C T U members met led by Mrs. George Chase with songs and a psalm in a service mood. Mrs. Emma Heath and Mrs. McDonald coordinated the rummage sale preparations while Mrs. William Pall closed with a prayer. The next meeting is March 20 with Mountain in charge of the program.
Cpl. Durward Gehr of the Pennsylvania State Police was the keynote speaker at a Rotary dinner last evening at Hole Corry. The gathering of about 30 members endorsed Charles Libridge of Smethport for district governor and planned to contribute 35 to the 1945 Red Cross War Fund. Glen Middleton presided as the business meeting.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Todgs met in the labrooms of T C C 7 Hall with noble grand Mrs. Dollie Fritz presiding. Mrs. Florence Heuenstein led games and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Mike York and Mrs. Doris Loveland. Tea and jello salad were served by Mrs. Mabel Beel as tables reflecting St. Patrick's Day decor.
Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren Church held an April 3 banquet at Wright street home with 18 members. Mrs Harold Fish gave devotions while Mrs Marshall Sher wood led the session planning the Pollyanna Banquet with dates and reyeated intentions and refreshments were served by several members.
Gray Ladies Corps of the Red Cross presents talks on the psychology of the sick and hospital ethics with speakers Troy Gilente and Mrs Hilda Miller. Supt Saunders will discuss hospital movements history and nursing service next Monday. Jerome Reedham urges women who can qualify to attend this final session.
Mr and Mrs George Hicks of West Maliabet mark their 63rd wedding anniversary, married March 8 1882 in Titusville. They own a Buells Corners farm and winter with daughters. They list six children four daughters and one son plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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