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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
5
Mrs Augusta Guertin and Mrs Edward Hopkins attended a morning funeral for the deceased. The body arrived in the city and was taken to the service, with other attendees joining in the observance.
Mrs. Hlaing Poster and Mrs. Le Roy Mai Lett hosted a social at Miss Hlaing's East Washington Street home, honoring recent bride Mrs. Hadyn Nobbs nee Lois Patterson. Guests included numerous society figures and Dairy Men's League attendees. Patricia Rhynard won a card game award as blue and silver decor adorned a bride’s cake centerpiece.
Miss Mary Condra reviewed Land Below the Wind by Agnes Newton Keith at the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting held at Mrs A E King’s home on South Cel ler Street. A tureen dinner for fifteen followed at 6 36 o'clock with Mrs King aided by Mrs Jessie K Newton Miss Helen Morrell and Mrs Leon Brown. The next meeting will be in April at Mrs B F Starr's home.
The Indies of the local Salvation Army corps will hold a bake sale at Ellis Electric Shop tomorrow. Proceeds support Salvation Army war workers in Finland where four hundred officers care for 75,000 refugees in 90 evacuation camps. Corryites are invited to contribute, either via the bake sale or direct donations to the local corps.
Mrs Paul Quinlisk hosted the O. B. 5. club at her Wright street residence with two five hundred tables. Prizes went to Mrs George Kinley and Mrs Ralph Vandeshoft. Birthdays of Mrs Ross Mead and Mrs Vanderheff were celebrated. The group plans to meet in two weeks at Miss Ethel Matthews home.
The Church of the Nazarene announces a series of meetings led by a lady evangelist returning after last summer's services. The schedule runs for one week from Sunday morning with nightly services through Friday. The invitation urges all to attend for what promises to be beneficial spiritual instruction.
Luella Deyo Junior Club No 5 held a Leap Year party at the Masonic Hall with about forty members and guests. Mrs Gayl Fredell provided piano music, Jean and Toss Fredell performed a Hawaiian duet, Katherine Wells sang with Payth Messinger on accompaniment, a crowd was served a hunch and Miss Marcelain Robbins won the door prize.
The Cheer-up Club met Thursday at Mrs. Dan Prenatt's home for a brief business session followed by a social period and light snack. The next gathering is planned for Mrs. Sheva Spaulding's home.
The Alpha Chapter Gradale 80tority of Corry was inducted into the State Gradale Sorority at a meeting held in the Corry YMCA recreation rooms on First Avenue. Mrs. Jean Dix of Harrisburg, state Gradate, officially inducted the group with assistance from Mrs. EO. Renau, local advisor. The ceremony drew Corry YMCA Women’s Board members and guests, followed by refreshments and a fellowship hour. Virginia Hyots presided, with E. G. Reneau in charge of devotional periods.
Seven members and one visitor attended the United Brethren in Christ Lares Aid Society meeting held yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs Banks opened with Scripture as the group planned for March, followed by a business session. Afternoon hours were spent quilting and refreshments were served.
Yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps in the Masonic hall discussed plans for a campfire dinner at the next gathering. No date was set. Other business was also addressed.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Sterling of Comy R D 1 welcome the arrival of a son this morning at Garry Hospital.
Plans advance for a Ladies Auxiliary Corry hospital event next Tuesday March at Nast Company store. Style show features Liles Shrine models at 8 pm followed by sandwiches cakes tea and coffee then cards with prizes for contract and auction bridge and a grand prize. Proceeds fund refrigerating equipment for Cory hospital kitchen. Reservations through Auxiliary members.
Mrs Fralick hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon from 1 to 5 oclock at her Lennon Street home honoring her son Richard on his eighth birthday. Guests included Rita Varasso Pearl Brown Barbara Joseph Mary Chase Donald Chase Roger Ottoway Luddie Dimick Donald Blynt Gordon Huntley.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at Mrs F D Peiffer’s home on Fish Avenue with devotional exercises led by Mrs Harriet Durham and Mrs Emma Heatly. A business session included a report from Nellie Wright, county treasurer, and discussions of regional conferences. Light refreshments were served, and the social period followed. Deseret state history noted Mormon settlers forming Deseret in Utah.
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