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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1951

Page

5

YMCA Northwest District Leaders Meet in Corry

Secretaries from Erie Meadville Titusville O City Warren Franklin Bradford and Corry attended a two part YMCA session in Corry. Morning devotions led by Ol City attendees featured Harvie Boorman of Hartisboro with a talk on Young Adult Work in the MCA Today. Afternoon discussions covered a spiritual retreat planned for Cambridge Springs March 31 to April 1 and the MCA Centenary Convention in North America June 2 1944 plus a district meeting in Titusville on April 24.

YMCA Erie Meadville Titusville O City Warren Franklin Bradford Corry Harvie Boorman Hartisboro MCA Arthur Burgess Ray Boyson Bradeo Cambridge Springs M.C.A North America

Duplicate Bridge Winners Listed

A high score for this week's duplicate bridge was 504 by Mrs. W. H. Scott and R. A. Otter. In North and South, Langdon Rowe and A. S. Bong had 414 for second, Horton Davis and Elizabeth Rogers third with 37. East and West winners were J. Fred Kinley and Theodore Hubley 42, second Tun nell and Julia Rogers 4116, and Lena St. Clair and L. B. E. Graham tied with M. F. Goyle and Harold Burgnon for third with 39. Next week's play at the V. P. W. home on West Washington Street. Mrs. Considis taking reservations.

W. H. Scott R. A. Otter Langdon Rowe A. S. Bong Horton Davis Elizabeth Rogers J. Fred Kinley Theodore Hubley R. G. Tunnell Julia Rogers Lena St. Clair L. BE. Graham M. F. Goyle Harold Burgnon V.P.W West Washington Street Cosids

W F M S All Day Session At Croscot Home

The W F M S of the Church of The Nagereno held an all day session at Mrs M Bailey's home. A noon tureen dinner fed 21 members and friends before a business meeting. The day included songs devotions prayers and quilt work with plans for next hosting by Mrs Roy Merritt.

Wruseul Church of ‘the Croscut Allan Foote P.M. Anderson Nellie Carley Roy Merritt

Neighborhood Club meets at Mrs. Charles Cook home

The Neighborhood Club held a social evening at Mrs. Charles Cook's residence on West Frederick Street with all members present. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Joseph Henline and Miss Myrtie Akem. Refreshments included potato salad hot rolls cake jello and coffee. The next meeting is planned for March 19 at Mrs. Barry Buxton's home.

Neighborhood Club Cook Charles Cook West Frederick Street Joseph Henline Myrtie Akem Barry Buxton

Contract Group Meets At Corbin Home In Corbin

A local contract bridge club gathered Thursday evening at the Wright street home of Mrs. Percy Corbin. One guest, Mrs. Robert Catlin, attended along with prize winners Mrs. R. G. Tunnel, Mrs. Mary Jourdet, and Miss Ruth Bennet. Salad refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet next on April 5 with Mrs. Tunnel.

Corbin Wright Street Percy Corbin Robert Catlin R. G. Tunnel Mary Jourdet Ruth Bennet Tunnel

Newborn Agon Rizuo and Daughter Vanderhoff in Corry

Louis and Mrs Rizuo welcome Agon born early this morning at Corry Hospital. Mélvin and Mrs Vanderhoff announce the birth of a daughter at Corry Hospital last night.

Agon Louis Rizuo Mill Street North Est Corry Hospital

Marilyn Bailey Engaged To Be Married

Miss Marilyn Bailey of Spartansburg is engaged to 8. A. Russell J. Mitchell, son of Mrs. Christine Mitchell. Bailey, a Spartanburg High School and Erie Commercial College graduate, works at Raymond Mfg. Co. Mitchell, a Hays High School graduate, recently enlisted in the Navy and is stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. No wedding date set.

Deeree Marilyn Russell J. Mitchell Christine Mitchell Bailey Spartansburg High School Erie Commercial College Raymond Mfg. Co Mitchell Hays High School Pittsburgh Navy Norfolk

Columbus Aid Honored Members Birthdays 4

Columbus Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Fred Cox with 18 members present. Devotions by Ms. Jordan Cole and Mrs. Charles Swanson. business meeting led by president Mrs. Clifford Casper. Birthdays for Mrs. Clare Gordon and Mrs. Andrew Thompson noted with cards and cakes. Refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Forest Pindley. Members asked to bring data for kitchen data at the next April session. Hats to be auctioned at the next meeting at Mrs. Lottie McGuire's home.

Ano To Columbus Fred Cox Jordan Cole Charles Swanson Clifford Casler Clare Gordon Andrew Thompson Forest Pindley Lottie McGuire

Mrs Munn Hosts Canasta Club Gathering

Mrs Charles Munn of Spring Street entertained her canasta club with eight members and one guest Mrs Raymond Root. Awards went to Mrs Ray Divier and Mrs Root. A social time followed with salad and dessert. The group will meet next with Mrs George Tinka of West Church Street on March the wording here reflects OCR limits.

Charles Munn Spring Street Raymond Root Ray Divier Root

Church Guild Dinner Meeting Set for April 4

St Elizabeths Guild approved a dinner at Bea's Restaurant for 6 PM on April 4. Reservations should be made with Miss Mary Lou McCray or Miss Phyllis Hoenes. A bake sale last week raised $46 for the guild treasury.

Church Guild St. Elizabeth's Guild Mary Lou McCray Phyllis Hoenes Bea's Guild

Textile Painting Course Starts Local Classes

A textile painting course began last evening at the home of Mrs. A. F. Dahlstrand on East Smith Street with Miss Henrietta Kuhn organizing. Fourteen registered and about 20 are expected to enroll. contact Mrs. Dahlstrand for details. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D. Armour Huster on Thursday evening March 14.

Henrietta Kuhn Af A. F. Dahlstrand East Smith Street Dahlstrand D. Armour Huster Merch

Card Club Met At Hillstrom Home

G A Hillstrom entertained members of her Thursday night bridge club at her Gould sleet home. Two tables of contract were in play with prizes won by Mrs Joseph Furst and guest Mrs Clifford Buesink. Hostess served a salad course relishes coffee and the members will meet again in two weeks at Mrs H Martin Keppel’s home.

G. A. Hillstrom Gould Sleet Joseph Furst Clifford Buesink H. Martin Keppel

Elks Duplicate Bridge Play Thursday Night

The Thursday evening contract bridge tournament at the B P O Elks Lodge had five tables in session with the Howell system. Walter Scott and Robert Ott Jr placed first followed by Roger Brown and Wallace Young and J Fred Kinley and Horton Davis. The next round, the eighth, is scheduled for Thursday March 15.

Weekend social notes parade through Jamestown and nearby

East Frederick street residents Mrs Mervyn Nast and Miss Sara Jane Roach return from Miami while Mrs Andrew Ober and Mrs Milton Blakeslee visit Cleveland. Powell Motor Company attendees, Erie County Dealers meet, Mrs Warren Fargo attends Cousins Club in Jamestown. Plan to Buffalo for weekend visits. Ray Yohe and Charles Yohe travel from Washington for a brief visit.

Mervyn Nast Frederick Street Sara Jane Roach Miami Florida Andrew Ober R.D. 2 Milton Blakeslee Spartans Cleveland E. F. Bettes Leslie Bularel Powell Motor Company Erie Erie County Automobile Dealers Association Fala The Maennercher Warren R. Fargo Columus Jamestown Oing Cousins Club AV. Cochran Sandra East Frederick Street Buffalo Carol Mae Gochran Cochran Ray Yohe William Shamburg Robert Jewell Charles Yohe Washington

Sisterhood Dinner Honors Mrs Norman Matz in City Farewell

Members of Beth Israel Sisterhood hosted a dinner for Mrs Norman Matz as she prepares to move to Akron. Hosts were Mrs Milton Zalzneck and Mrs L A Rossin. The evening featured daffodil and snapdragon decor, figurne favors, a luggage gift, a brief Sisterhood meeting, and card prizes with refreshments.

Norman Matz Beth Israel Sisterhood Akron Milton Zalzneck L. A. Rossin Marty Govers Rossin Sisterhood Milton Zaleneck

W R C Members Hold Work Session at Brown Home

W R C members met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mar yorie Brown's home for a work session on inp robes for soldiers. Eight members attended a tureen dinner before tasks. The next meeting is set for March 15 and will include a threein dinner at the 10 0 Hall.

WRC Mar- Yorie Brown Hall

Catholic Daughters Plan Spring Activities and Fund Drives

Ane PeyUIAE Meng led the Thursday session at North Center Street rooms with rosary prayers for Father Heidt. Members reported $57 from a February 2 rummage sale. Plans were set for a St Edward’s Hall dance on April 5, with chairs Mrs Robert Wotus and Mrs Joseph Mooney. Committees named, and a Day of Recollection planned for Catholic women April 29. Donations included $6 to the Red Cross and $5 to the Patty Farrington Fund. Next meeting March 29 with white elephant games and a large planning committee.

Ane Peyuiae Meng Catholic Daughters of America North Center Street J. F. ‘Needhard Father Heidt Donald Nantes Kavern Miller St. Edward's Hall St. Elizabeth's Church J. F. Needham St. Thomas Church Floradora Red Cross Patty Farrington Louis Valentine Mary Higgins Warren McChesney Albert Carlburg Ralph Chiriouzio Dean Houser Floyd Black Joseph Haresel James Maloney Margaret Laird

Contract Club Meets At Mrs James Lewis Home

Mrs James Lewis of East Bond Street hosted her contract club last evening with two tables of play. Prizes went to Mrs Rasselas Brown Mrs B H Harmon and Mrs S E Bower. Dessert was served late. The next meeting will be with Mrs EF Pain.

James Lewis East Bond Street Rasselas Brown B. H. Harmon S. E. Bower

Concord Cub Den Plans Scout O Rama Demonstrations

Two members of the Concord School Cub Pack met with den mother Mrs. Gerald George off East Pleasant Street Thursday evening. They worked on plans for the Scout O Rama at Erie in April and will demonstrate lariat twining and soap carving. R Lawrence Davison spoke briefly to the group before adjournment.

Wen 2 Concord School Gerald George East Pleasant Street Erie R. Lawrence Davison

Presbyterian Family Dinner at First Church

A church family dinner was held in the First Presbyterian Church recreation rooms last evening. Zero members attended. Hostesses were the Junior High and Senior High PeQpystins who served the dinner at 6:80. Afterward, a film titled South of the Clouds was shown, taking the group on a Near East tour. The next family night dinner is planned for April 15.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Near East

Helping Hand Club Sews For Orphanage

The Helping Hand Club held an all day meeting at the I O O F Hall. It began at 10 30 in the morning with a quilt tied for the Meadville Orphans Home. A noon tureen dinner preceded routine business run by Mrs Ronald Carter. The program closed with a paper demonstration by Mrs Paul Warner. Committee: Mrs B D Haupin and Mrs A Pier.

Helping Hand Club I. O. O. F. Hall Meadville Ronald Carter Paul Warner B. D. Haupin A. Pier

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