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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1947

Page

5

Bees W S C S Plans Barnsale Sale at meeting agenda

Bees W S C S met at the Methodist Church with 28 members. Mrs Stove and Mrs Vaughn chaired. A spring rummage sale was planned with date and place to be announced. Miss Reta Wilson will speak April 24 on India and race relations. Miss Dahlstrand led stories with flannel graph demonstrations. Members served rolls coffee and tea. Many local residents were listed as traveling or visiting, with brief notes on illness and events.

Vaughn Reta Wilson Union City India WSS Miss Wilson Rati Dahlstrand

Dorcas Class Tea at Methodist Church Wednesday

The Dorcas Sunday School Class Silver Tex will hold a tea tomorrow evening March 9 at 8 o'clock at the Methodist Church. Members and friends are invited for a major class event with St Patrick’s Day decorations, musical selections, and a play Have You Had Your Operation directed by Miss Lois McCray. Participants include Mrs Leland Johnston Mrs N J Bogden Mrs Benjamin Skinner and others. Tea served afterward with Miss Ola Young and Miss Ruth Dehl assisting.

Lois McCray Leland Johnston N. J. Bogden Benjamin Skinner Berk Williams Lawrence Davison Lester Lopus Stanley Nichols Ola. Young Ruth Dehlstrand

Mentor Club Meeting Plans Spring Musical Event

The Mentor Club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. William Gumbleton on First Avenue. Plans were set for the annual musicale on April 7 at East Congress Street with theme by Mrs. D A Hillstrom. Miss Mary Anderson spoke on Martin Niemuller, Mrs. George Thompson discussed Martin Luther, and Miss Arm Baressi reported on St Francis of Assisi. The group adjourned to reconvene April 1 with Mrs. Hillstrom.

Mentor Club William Gumbleton Leon Lindsley First Avenue East Congress Street D. A. Hillstrom Mary Anderson Martin Niemueller George Thompson Martin Luther Arm Baressi St. Francis of Assisi Hillstrom

St Edward's Hall Hosts St Patrick's Day Bingo Night

125 attendees at St Edward's Hall for a St Patrick's Day bingo hosted by St Edward's School PTA. Proceeds benefit St Thomas Church. Door prizes went to James Hickey Chris Moran and Mrs Frank Dathrop. Cakes donated by Mell's Pastry Shop won by Mrs Lulu Merklinger and Jack Walst. Committee members listed. Easter Monday April 7 PTA plans another bingo to benefit St Thomas Church.

St. Patrick's Day St. Edward's Hall Smumaares St. Edward's St. Thomas' Church James Hickey Chris Moran Frank Dathrop Mell Lulu Merklinger Jack Walst Edward Brigham Harold Roberts Albertc Ross Jacke Walsh Lester Lewis Victor Dempsey PTA St. Thomas

Birth Announcement for Leslie Meskinger Son at Corry Hospital

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Meskinger of 1 D 1 at Corry Hospital late last evening.

Leslie ‘Meskinger Corry ‘Hospital

Surprise Housewarming for Esther Pounds at North Center

Last evening 18 members of the Amici Sewing Circle at Evangelical United Brethren Church met to honor Miss Esther Pounds at her new North Center street home. Mrs. Jesse Whitney gave devotions, Mrs. Glenn Humes led the business, and plans for the Pollyanna banquet at Tarbell's on April 15 were finalized. Reservations to Mrs. G. T. Bergman or Mrs. Robert Fleming by April 7. The evening included socializing, refreshments, and many gifts for the hostess.

Ae Ougeie Swuoowes Inne Dac Esther Pounds North Center Street Amici Evangelical United Brethren Church Jesse Whitney Glenn Humes Tarbell’s G. ‘T. Bergman Robert Fleming Wilds Vollee

Cemetery Auxiliary Card Party Set For Tomorrow Night

The Cemetery Auxiliary plans a card party at Mrs. 7 B Clark home in Elgin tomorrow evening. Tickets cost a tune of 500 and prizes will be paid. Proceeds benefit auxiliary work. Mrs. Clark is chairman, assisted by Mrs. Frank Palmer, Mrs. Clarence Proper, Mrs. Theodore McGray, and Mrs. George Shallop. Refreshments served late. The auxiliary will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Theodore Mera.

Qmtery Association 7. B. Clark Elgin St Watch Bridge Clark Prank Palmer Clarence Proper Theodore McGray George Shallop Theodore Mera

Shower For Mrs. Robert White Honors Cleveland Guest

A miscellaneous shower at West Washington Street honored Mrs. Robert White formerly Gertrude Reed of Cleveland. About 30 guests attended enjoying bridge bingo and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Allen May Mrs. Philip Zalaneck and others. Daffodils and shamrock colors decorated the table as chicken chow mein hot rolls and cake were served. Mrs. White received a shawl and corsage for the occasion with Miss Evelyn Brown of Erie among the out of town guests.

AIS Mumlon Sugneck West Washington Street Robert White Cleveland Gertrude Reed Bridge Allen May Philip Zalaneck E. W. Baccus Olin Simmons George Stanford, Jr Evelyn Brown Roy Reed Milton van Dr

Auxiliary Entertained Husbands Yesterday at Meeting

The Women's Auxiliary of the local M C A held its annual party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Crowell. Twenty four attended the March session. Secretary Clyde Shotabarger opened with remarks on life of Moses. Mrs. Leslie Wells led the business meeting as Mrs. Russell Briggs announced plans for the Northwest District YM dinner on April 16. Shown were readings and a film program including A Heritage We Guard and Snow Pan. Oyster stew, rolls, cabbage salad, cake and coffee were served.

Mayuay M.C. A Omar Crowell YM. G Shotzbarger State Armory Shallparger Amatica America Crowell

Readers Club Met Yesterday

The Readers Club met yesterday at East Smith Street hosted by Mrs. John Cole with nine members and one guest Katherine Stone. Mrs. Wills Brown, president, led routine business and plans to continue meetings through April. Members named radio commentators in roll call and readings featured St Patrick and Mia Wheeler Wilcox. Next meeting set for April at Mrs. F B Sullivan’s home on Well Pleasant Street.

Ae Asators John Colegrove East Smith Street Katherine Stone Wills Brown Ach Lowell ‘Thomas Elmer Davis Gabiel Henter Cecil Brown Will Dowd St. Patrick Morris Bonsteel

Family Dinner for Perl Chris Marks Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs Harry Chris East Martin Street hosted a family dinner yesterday honoring their father Perl Chris as he celebrated his birthday Three generations were present including nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Visitors from Middletown New Cumberland and local families joined the celebration The table decor centered on a St Paul Day motif and Mr Chris received many gifts during the afternoon event

Sai J Irvine Weat Wingp Street New York City Arc Supply Marton Brooks Erle Arlington, Va Andl Chayles ‘Fuberts Nurtt West Mel Amy Amy Mabel Lombard Third Ave Tian Erie Frank Sayre Charles Bannister Jack Logan Crane Jatia Familly George Pappas South Center Street Warren Wiliam Payne Sidney, N Will Visi North East Kenneth Bock Ils W. O. A. Hospital School of Nursing Jamestown Bellevue ‘Hospital Allene Burlingame Columbus Hingston Hospital Brooklyn Worl William Swan West Wayne Perl Chris Robert White HB. Reed Kate Thevator Harry Chris East Matin Street John Hicks George Asoff Sharon Middletown Ray Long Tommy Bobby New Cumberland St. Paul Chris

St Patrick Day Party Hosted by Miss Loveland

Miss Hivel Loveland hosted a St Patrick Day party for five members of her Methodist Sunday School class and teacher Mrs Earle Has Drouck. Guests included Miss Emma Ross with games awarding prizes to Darlene Reed Janet Kelsey and Marjorie Spetz. A supper of cake and ice cream followed.

Methodist U St. Patrick's Emma Ross

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