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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1955

Page

5

Open House for Mrs Grace Thomson Draws Region Spread

Society notes report a large open house in Corry with guests from Erle Warren Meadville Shipleyville Linesville and Buffalo. Attendees included former Spartanburg and Spring Creek Township pupils. Refreshments and gifts outlined, with many local notables present.

Grace Thomson Corry Erle Warren Meadville Shipleyville Linesville Buffalo Thomson Spartansburg Spring Creek Donald Baxter Frank Christensen Walter, Neenan Mildred Logit Judy Norder Lois Scotten Margaret Logan F. J. Morgan Titusville Ellagene Morgan J. Thomson

Corry Grange Holds Routine Session with Overseer Visit

Corry Grange No. B5 met at the Grange Hall on Park Street. Worthy Master John Decker presided as Mrs. Vernon Humphrey announced the Pennsylvania State Overseer will attend the Pomona Grange meeting in Waterford tomorrow. Mrs. M. O. reported on the Erie health board meeting. Youth group entertainment featured Shirley Hall Sofila Wester Linnea Wester with accordion guitar accompaniment by Mrs. Humphrey. Miss Sonja Wester played piano as juvenile members performed. Sandwiches Jello and coffee were served by the men to close the evening.

Corry Grange John Decker Grange Park Street Vernon Humphrey Pomona Pennsylvania Pomona Grange Waterford M. O Erie Health Board Erie County Pines Shirley Hall Sofila Wester Linnea Wester Mrs. Humphrey Sonja Wester

To Stage Pie Social At Boat Branch

Funds raised at a pie social at Boat Branch will benefit the Spring Creek Township Fire Department. The event opens to the public at 4 30 p m with special entertainment planned.

Boat Branch Fund Hat “Ann Dobbs Spring Creek’ Township

Mrs. Robert Moore Feted By Bridge Group

Mrs Russell Brant hosted her East Frederick Street bridge club at her home. Prizes went to Mrs Duans Fogle Subst and Mrs Ann Davis of Union City. A stork shower honored Mrs Robert Moore with gifts. Others attending included Mrs C A Williams Mrs John Mohr Mrs James Allyn and Mrs Ross Fegley. Mrs Martin Keppel to entertain March 17 at East Columbus Avenue home.

Robert Moore Russell Brant East Frederick Street Duans Fogle Ann Davis Unionity C. A. Williams John Mohr James Allyn Ross Fegley Moore Martin Keppel East Columbus Avenue

Navy Mothers Club Meeting Reported

A routine Navy Mothers Club meeting was held at the IOOF Hall last evening with Mrs. Clarence Cox presiding. Contests directed by Mrs. Floyd Dougherty and Mrs. John Carrier awarded prizes to several members. Birthday gifts were drawn by Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Rozelle. Refreshments included pie with ice cream, tea, and coffee. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21.

Navy Mothers Club IOOF Clarence Cox Floyd Dougherty John Carrier Prises Harvey Loveland Merrill O. Lillie John Gilmore Douglas Rozelle Cox Rozelle

Birthday Party for Carol Hetrick Hosted by Miss Rose Machac

Miss Carol Hetrick celebrated her 21st birthday hosted by Miss Rose Machac of 126 Fifth Avenue. Guests played games with prizes to Mrs. George Kinney, Bet Paul Balek, Miss Marian Janosec, and Miss Hetrick. Refreshments included birthday cake, salad, relishes, sandwiches, ice cream and coffee, with many gifts for the guest of honor.

Donnalou Shoop Sinday Donnalow Jean Shoop George Shoop Liberty Street Shoop Donnalou Concord School Jenny Carol ‘McCaslin Arlene Huffman Brian Wright Jerry Ward Rex ‘Mortis Connie Carroll Jimmy Rich Ike ‘Borier Betty ‘Me Belinda McIntyre Carol Johnson Ronald Reed David Magee Nancy Carol Hetrick Rose Machac Javerine George Kinney Bet Paul Balek Marian Janosec Miss Hetrick

Births Report From Multiple Families In United States

A daughter born yesterday at Corey Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Daniel Crestley of Spring Greek. A daughter Susan born Friday to Capt and Mrs Puett Perelman in Worms Germany. Perelman formerly Matilda Zamber of this city. A daughter Susan born yesterday to Rev and Mrs Cortland Bryant of Woodstock New York. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Hammond of RDJ.

Daniel Crestley The Corey Memorial Hospital Susan Mr. Puett| Perelman Worms Germany Perelman Matilda .Zamber

Girl Scouts and Brownies Celebrate 43rd Birthday

One hundred twelve GIH Scouts and Brownies and leaders gathered last evening in the First Presbyterian Church social room to mark Girl Scouting's 43rd US birthday. Miss Kathe Tunnel announced the program featuring Welcome by Joy Zalzneck, flag ceremony, songs by Troops 39 304 20 146 280, led by Mrs. Hand Mrs. Chillock Mrs. Tobias and Miss Frisina, a film Day Camping, and refreshments of cupcakes and chocolate milk. Miss Jean McQuiliken of Erle attended as guest. the evening ended with a goodnight circle.

First, Presbyterian Church United States Kathe ‘Tunnel Wale Joy Zalzneck O. A John Chillock E. J. Tobias Song Margaret Frisina Jean McQuiliken Erle

Little Teener League Auxiliary Opens First Session

Members of the Little and Teener League Auxiliary met last evening at 7 30 in the Garden Room of the VFW Fest home. Tentative plans were discussed and the group will meet again on April 11 at 7 30 p m at the VFW Club.

Little, Teener League Little and Teener League VF 1

Johnson Splesman Marriage Revealed

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Mary Splesman of Union City and Irwin Johnson of Spartansburg. The ceremony occurred January 2 in Saegerstown with Justice of the Peace Pickens officiating. Bride wore beige suit with red corsage. attendant Lorraine Shreve dated from Dayton. Best man was George R. Paden of Grand Valley. The couple reside in Spartansburg where he is a farmer.

Johnson-Splesman Mary Splesman R. D Union City Irwin Johnson Spartansburg Saegerstown Cale Min Pickens Justice of the Peace Lorraine Shreve Dayton Ohio George R. Paden Grand Valley Johnson

Mentor Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs. Elmer Ortner

Mrs. Elmer A. Ortner hosted the Mentor Club at her home last evening with Miss Leora Stratiakien presiding in the president and vice president’s absence. Mrs. F. B. Sullivan gave a background on Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, followed by Mrs. Wilbur Rickers reading several poems. A social period followed.

Mentor Club Elmer Ortner Elmer A. Ortner Leora Stratiakien Robert Elizabeth Barrett Browning F. B. Sullivan Wilbur Rickers

Readers Club Meeting Noted At East Smith Street Home

Mrs F B Sullivan hosted yesterday afternoon for 14 Readers Club members at her daughter Mrs Alton Dahl’s home on East Smith Street. Mrs George Nagel led the business meeting and a book review of Hidden Treasure by Jean Bothwell was presented by Mrs Howard Stull. The group discussed Hindu and Moslem boys who became Christians during twelve years in India, followed by a social period and plans to meet March 21 at Mrs Morris Bontsteel’s North Center Street home.

Readers Club F. B. Sullivan Alton Dahlatrand East Smith Street Phillips Mfra Sullivan George Nagel Howard Stull Jean Bothwell India Morris Bonsteel North Center Street

March 21 Meeting Planned by Mrs Porter Auer

A club will meet again on March 21 with Mrs Porter Auer hosting. The previous gathering featured a delicious dessert and refreshments served by the hostess.

Porter Auer

Engagement of Betty Lou Craker to Walter Kornikoski

Mr and Mrs Led Cralker announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Lou Craker of 461 Worth Street to Walter Kornikoski of 212 Spring Street Jamestown son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kornikoski. Betty Lou attended Corry schools and is employed at Wallace Garage. No wedding date set.

Betty Lou Craker Led Cralker Worth Street Betty Lou Walter Kornikoski Spring Street Ralph Kornikoski Jamestown Craker Corry Wallace Garage

Two Corryites Capped At Meadville Hospital

At Spencer Hospital School of Nursing in Meadville a capping ceremony honored two Corry residents, Miss Carol Hassett and Miss Mary Kay Dykes. Parents and friends attended as the students joined the nursing ranks. Miss Hassett is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hassett of Fulton Street, and Miss Dykes is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel R Dykes of 622 Spring Street.

Meadville Hospital Spencer Hospital School of Nursing Meadville Carol Hassett Mary Kay Dykes Mai Miss Hassett Joseph Hassett Fulton Street Miss Dykes Daniel R. Dykes Spring Street

Kiwania Glub Speaker Discusses Art as Hobby

John J Windobl Jr speaks on art as hobby to ease modern stress, outlining painting and photography. Lynn Rice leads the group with Mrs Rice at piano and Edward Robingam at the Warsaw Etvants tab. More than five million gallons of paint needed each year to replace white lines on U S roads.

John J. Windobl Jr Kiwania Glub Weeny Gram Committee P Group Enhging Lynn Rice Mrs.Rice Edward Robingam Warsaw N.Y Etvants U. 8 Ronda

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