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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

5

Local bridge club nets 50 entries in multi-month tournament

With over 50 entrants and about 30 players completing ten registrations, the duplicate bridge group concluded a multi month competition. W H Scott incoming president announced plans for future events as winners were to be named next Wednesday night.

W. H. Scott Scott M. S. Cobbett James Hughes Mortis Chapin Kurt Leeds J.leeds Dedoh Lasher W. Bracken Norman Neckers Pain Harold Carr Leora Stranahan Leeds Hotel Corry

Annual St Patrick's Bingo for St Thomas Church

Annual St Patrick's Day bingo hosted by the St Edward's School PTA occurs Monday evening in St Howard's Hall at 8 o'clock. Patrons must register for tickets to enter the door prize drawing of $25. Special games offer extra prizes with regular admission charged and open invitation to the public.

St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Day St. Thomas’ Church P.T.A St Edward’s School St. Howard’s Hall

Stitch and Chatter Club Honors Members at Wallace Mick Home

The Stitch and Chatter Club met at Mrs. Wallace Mick's residence on Mott Street with six members present for sewing and socializing. A surprise shower honored Mrs. Oscar Vance and Mrs. Howard Vanderhoff, who also celebrated Mrs. Vanderhoff's birthday with gifts. A five o'clock dinner followed, featuring pink and blue decorations and a large shower cake. next meeting planned with Mrs. Morris Lewis.

Stitch and Chatter Wallace Mick Mott Street Oscar Vance Howard Vanderhoff Vanderhoff Morris Lewis

Baptist Ladies Fellowship session on stewardship and Negro history

The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met with Mrs. Ralph Carroll on East South Street. Three members attended as Mrs. C. S. Monroe and Mrs. W. A. Slocum assisted. Mrs. H. H. Redding reviewed The Story of the American Negro, with several speakers discussing the book and the Negro experience in America. The Melody Four performed. Salad and desserts were served. next meeting planned for April with Mrs. F. D. Peiffer.

Ladies’ Fellowship Baptist Ladies Fellowship Ralph Carroll East South Streeb C. S. Monroe W. A. Slocum Carroll Stewardship of Our Times H. H. Redding Ina Corine Brown Melody Four Harry Hickle Bruce Thomas G. T. Bergman George Stowe Carl Way Mra

Eastern Star Holds Election of Officers in Corry City

Thirty six members of Corry City Chapter No 17 Order of Eastern Star met on North Center Street for officer elections. Worthy Matron Donna Whitehead chaired as the following were elected: Humear Wassink worthy matron Lenore Ross bacher associate matron Sarah Stearns conductress Edna Blanchard associate conductress Dorihea Williams secretary Sophia Brown treasurer Arlene Smith and Betty Watson trustees. Auditing committee appointed Ruth Poster Florence Fleming Lucille Young. Installation set for March 26. Light refreshments served during social period.

Eastern Star Corry City Order of Eastern Star North Center Street Donna Whitehead Humear Wassink Lenore Rossbacher Sarah Stearns Edna Blanchard Dorihea Williams Sophia Brown Arlene Smith Betty Watson Ruth, Poster Florence Fleming Lucille Young W Whitehead

Birthday Club Honors Members with Quiz Games and Dinner

The Birthday Club met Wednesday evening to honor Mrs Fosburgh and Mrs George Rhodes hosted by Mrs Willard Shreve at Essex Street. Thirteen ladies attended and played miscellaneous quiz games with awards to Mrs Fosburgh and Mrs Robert Tripp. Miss Ann Mongera won the door prize and the honored guest received a purse of money. A spaghetti dinner followed with coffee served by the hostess. The April 18 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Albert Shatter on Bsvex Street to honor Mrs Henry Fosburah.

Birthday Club Wednnesday Sloss Fosburgh George Rhodes Willard Shreve Essex Street Robert “Tripp Ann Mongera Albert Shatter Bsvex Street Henry Fosbureh

Introducing a daughter to Mr and Mrs Samuel Schroter

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Schroter of 129 East Wayne Street Opry Hospitality morning. The mother is the former Tya Hepley.

Samuel Schroter 129 East Wayne Street Opry Hospitality Tya Hepley

Loblaw Men Meet At Hotel Corry Main Dining Room

Loblaw store Division No 3 meat managers and supervisors met at Hotel Corry yesterday at 3 pm with attendees from Erie Meatville Franklin Titusville Oil City Warren Tredonta Westfield Bradford Olean Dunkirk Salamanca Hornell Wellsville Buffalo Jamestown and others. Speakers included John Smith and J Blanchard. Main topic was business promotion. Steaks were served to 26 men at 6 pm.

Loblaw Store Corry James Landers Erie Meatville Franklin Titusville Oil City Warren Tredonta Westfield Bradford Olean Dunkirk Salamanca Hornell Wellsville Frantz Buffalo John Smith Richards J. Blanchard Jamestown

Oscars to Be Awarded in Shrine Auditorium Tonight

Hollywood prepares for the Academy Awards honoring 1946 film achievements. Nominated actors include Frederic March, Laurence Olivier, Larry Parks, Gregory Peck, and James Stewart with Olivia de Havilland Celia Johnson Jennifer Jones Rosalind Russell and Jane Wyman among actress nominees. Films listed include The Best Years of Our Lives Henry V A Wonderful Life The Razor's Edge and The Year. The public will attend the ceremony hosted by Jon Crawford and Ray Milland.

Hollywood Associated Press Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium Frederic Mareh Laurence Olivier Larry Parks Gregory Peck Jimmy Stewart Haminees Olivia de Havilland Celia Johnson Jennifer Jones Rosalind Russell Jane Wyman Qur'Liyey Jon Crawford Ray Millend Asl

Church group elects officers at Essex Street meeting

W F M S Had Annual Election of Officers group of 16 members and church heads met at Mrs. Arthur Barton’s Essex Street home for an all day session. Mrs. Bailey was reelected president. other officers elected include Mrs. Andersen vice president and Mrs. Dingefelder second vice president. The session adjourned to meet again on April 2 with Mrs. Arvid Anderson.

Anoum WE MS Church of the Nazarene Essex Street Arthur Barton Hove Gary Dingfelder C. M. Bailey Bailey Martin Anderson Dingefelder Nelle Carley Sorenson Anderson Walter Carter Fr. Merriman Carter Lewis Hebers Olin Moore Merriman Eris Arvid Anderson

Navy Mothers Club Plans Ten Boxes For Navy Vets

The Navy Mothers Club met in Union Rooms at eight pm with Commander Pauline Durham presiding. They voted to pack ten boxes for Erie Bay Basler. Mrs Nellie Lilie and Mrs Ann Cragg join the committee. Mrs Mary Thayer won a contest. refreshments were served to 24 members. Next meeting set for March 26 with Elda Young and Myrtie Kimmy on the refreshment committee.

Navy Mothers Club Union Rooms Pauline Durham Navy Erie Basler Nellie Lilie Ann Cragg Mary Thayer Crage Mayme Mibehell Elda Young Myrtie Kimmy

Hypnotist Prof Ernst Ends Kiwanis Show at High School

Prof Ernst concluded the final show at Senior High School sponsored by Kiwanis Club. The hypnotist entertained local citizens with lively acts and a Tuesday performance drew stronger response. Proceeds support the Bear Lake Boy Scout camp. a final report is planned soon.

Ernst D. XK. Ernst Kiwanis Club Bear Lake Iubure

Dorcas Tea Set For March 19 At Methodist Church

The 14th annual Dorcas Tea will be held March 19 at the East Main Street Methodist Church. Dorcas Sunday School members hosted at Mrs. Ray Wolford’s home with Helen Jones and other hostesses assisting. Donations to the Red Cross drive and a Youth Fellowship program were planned, with final social details and refreshments noted.

Dorcas Methodist Church East Main Street Ray ‘Wolford Helen Jones Russell Cassett Ronald Rossbacher G. W. Andrus Dewey Red Cross

Rebekah Class Votes Donation for Church redecorating

The Rebekah Glass of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs Walter Ross on Wright street Tuesday evening for the regular monthly meeting. Miss Janice Johnston, president, presided and the group voted to give $30 toward the redecorating program at the church. Mrs Hallie D Snyder told a story The Mother of the Road With the Pishes and the paves. The teacher served sandwiches cake and hot chocolate to several girls. The next meeting will be held at the church April 8.

Armour Hillstrom New York City Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp Florence Birigherloft Guba Merle Dodd Taree Lotlie McGuire Elen Blanchard Columbus Ariet West Coast Los Angeles Lillian Lamona Emmett Bush Corky Taft Calif Eileen Graham Graham Aero Supply Mig. Co. Inc Donald Dickinson Weat Wayne Street Erie State Street Armory Wilmer Heffer Christian and Missionary Alliance HA. Hook Adrian Mich Heffer Hook Missionary Alliance Church Ronald Garter C. I. Rainesale Stuart Houghton Velma More Helen Johnson Union City Order of Eastern Star I Rainesato Park Street Delbert Robinson East Smith Street Buffalo J. W. Bickers West Axiee Street I. G. Willis Mr. Bickers Pic Walter B. Davis Carlisle Archie Bishop Cassius Sears Dayton Aero Supply Mig. Com Tac Amy Skimmer East Wayne Street Forestville Rebekah Rebekah Glass Methodist Church Walter Ross Wright Street Janice Johnston Hallie D. Snyder Gloria Obrn Wilma Ray Ingram Gwendolyn Kingsley Barbar Lee Grow Betty Aud Russell Miss Johnston

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at St Pauls Church

Mrs Dorr Clark and Mrs Carl Gustafson hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society monthly meeting at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Nineteen members attended with scripture by Mrs C F Hildebrand and president Mrs Gerald Staples presiding. Two committees were named to prepare church decorations for Easter. Hostesses provided fruit salad cookies and coffee. The April meeting is set for the 9th with Mrs John A Lauster and Mrs George Nagle as hostesses.

Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Dorr Clark Carl Gustafson Tmdlies’ Aid Society St. Paul's John A. Lauster George Nagle

Engagement of Donna Vettenbute to Garl Fox Jr. Planned

Mr and Mrs Elmer Vettenbute of Stow announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Donna of Jamestown to Garl T Fox Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl Fox of Jamestown The Vettenbutes were forties residents and Miss Vettenbute is employed at the First National Bank in Jamestown The wedding is set for April 12 in Jamestown.

Corry Elmer Vettenbute Stow Donna Jamestown Garl T. Fox, Jr Carl Fox Vettenbutes Forties Miss Wettenburg First National Bank

Bowling Team Leads After Dinner at East Main Tavern

Frank Perry hosted Frank's Ladies' Bowling Team of the Third League at his East Main street tavern last evening. The six o clock dinner was served to Mrs. Raymond Root, Mrs. Philly McCray, Miss Rosalind Hopkins, Mrs. Walter McBroy and Mrs. A B Aikens before the team bowled in the weekly competition, with the group currently leading the league.

Frank Perry Frank East Main Streets Raymond Root Philly McCray Rosalind Hopkins Walter McBroy A.B. Aikens

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