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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Richard Hurlbut of Wright street hosted the V L E S Club Saturday evening with a sumptuous dinner. Awards for the canasta game went to Mrs Arthur Lite and Mr Hurlbut. Cake and coffee followed the card play, and the group planned a March 22 meeting at the Staples residence.
The final Lyceum course presentation at Corry High School auditorium featured Wear and Company with Jimmy Wear and wife Jean performing sleight of hand tricks hoop ring manipulations and a dramatic box escape. The show drew a fine crowd and a repeat performance was held for the students.
A Cub Scout party in honor of Charles Sutters was hosted by his mother Mrs Joseph Sutters at 181 Lemonstreet last evening. Refreshments included birthday cake and ice cream and mint cups were handed out to attendees. Attending were John Mouritain Fred Deimer Paul Nick Slay Richard Herbers David Herbers Robert Roden Robert Chase Joseph Baressi and George Winans. The next regular den meeting will be at Mrs Joseph Baresi home on March 24 after school.
Covenant Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met last evening at Mrs. Pail Crowell's home. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs. H. P. Mishler, attended. Mrs. Stanley Anderson led the book discussion and Mrs. Robert Grice, Mrs. William DeHayen, and Mrs. Al Vanssens presented the story Lepers Angel with refreshments served. Miss Jean MacTennes will host on April 21.
Mrs. Rudolph Buchoiner hosted a birthday dinner at her West Pleasant Street home for Albert H. Fox age 89. The St Patrick theme decorated the serving table with a birthday cake as guests presented gifts and greetings during the evening.
Miss Marilyn Gurney niece of Mrs Mildred Roberts completed a nursing course at Spenser Hospital Meadville and received her cap in a Sunday ceremony. Guests included her sister Miss Shirley Gurney Mrs Roberts Mrs John Hughes and several local relatives and friends.
A Saturday evening event at Dean School hosted by the Columbus B T A drew about 60 attendees. Door prizes included a 25 lb bag of Hour from Columbus Milling and $25 sewing-machine certificates among many others. Proceeds benefit the school.
The regular Atilliary meeting was held at Mrs. Clarence Wallace's home on West Pleasant street with twenty members present. Mrs. Camden Ruffner led devotions and played a song recording while announcing three boys sponsored for an Erie career conference and upcoming spiritual retreat in Cambridge Springs. A. O. Burgess showed a film on St Paul. May 19 plans include a gathering hosted by Mrs. Ruffner. refreshments featured Jello and drinks in a St Patrick motif.
Mr and Mrs Merle Haskell of East Pleasant street were honored at a surprise anniversary party by daughters Mrs Doris Richards and Mrs Percy Miles. Twenty one guests attended with photos taken, gifts given, and a Bastet themed display with cake and snacks. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Haskell and families from Tibisville and Latlaville.
A St Patrick themed stork shower for Mrs William Trostle entertained about 20 friends at Instove Hingalo stork shower honoring her sister. Prizes were won by Mrs Eugene Canfield Mrs Louis Allen Mrs Oscar Vance Mrs Lewis Jewell Mrs Raymond Chelton Mrs Fred Lindstrom and Mrs Neil Gates. Gifts and refreshments completed the event with marshmallow treats featured.
A series of short notices reveal travel, leaves, and visits. Raymond Huffman Jr and family spend time with parents in Madison while Mrs. Eleanor Mead returns from four weeks in Mexico. Dr GE Benne vacationed in Tucson. Robert Ott travels from Jersey City on business for Rug Brs Structural Steel. Robert Lewis attends a Chevrolet sales forum in Jamestown. Bruce Rankin on 10 day leave to be with family before reporting to Ore Toll, VA. Tate family returns from East McKeesport and other locals visit relatives. Aero Supply Mg Co directors meet in New York City.
The Navy Mothers Club held a St Patrick's Day party at ZO O F Hall with 16 members attending a tureen dinner at 6 40 pm. Mrs Merrill Lillie and Mrs Floyd Dougherty oversaw table decor while Mrs Reynold Hamilton led contests with prizes won by Mrs Florence Casler and Mrs Dougherty. The next meeting is March 31.
St Edward's P T A held a bingo night at the school hall to raise funds for St Thomas Church. Prizes included groceries won by Mrs Joseph Henline and others, with a $25 door prize and multiple $5 piles. Proceeds support church needs.
Mrs F B Sullivan hosted the Readers' Club at her West Pleasant street home with Mrs Charles Gromin assisting. Roll call noted Interest in Washington while Mrs O I Robbins led a quiz. A social hour followed with refreshments. Next meeting set for April 7 hosted by Mrs Morris Bousteel.
M H Deardorff vice president of Wares Bank and Trust Co spoke to the Kiwanis Club last evening at the Phoenix Hotel on the American Indian and was well received. Clarence Wallace gave the invocation and Philip Zaleneck reported President Harry Baruch’s condition improving and expected return to the Hexb meeting. Group singing led by HL Lynn Rice closed the meeting.
Mrs Verner Swanson entertained 14 children for a birthday party at her RD 1 home. Dixie Low, Sharon Rose and Robert Everett celebrated their birthdays with party refreshments, pink and blue decorations, and gifts from friends. Mrs Patrick Lindsey assisted as host.
JOON AUKMMS presided over the Others Bible Class at the Salvation Army last evening. The session opened with remarks by Mcp and Monnley Robbins as the group discussed the Promises. A supper raised 73.54 and another event is planned in April along with a June strawberry festival. Mrs Merlin Gaskell gave the closing prayer as light refreshments followed.
Warren county will host a Fun Night at the Warren YMCA Saturday evening starting at 7. It features three youth helpers from Columbus Miss Annette Curtis Harald Curtis and Paul Suchar. Activities include get acquainted games gym games swimming and a movie with soft soled or gym shoes requested for attendees.
Mrs J B Patterson hosted the Mentor Club on South Center Street with roll call on current events. Miss Abn Baressi served as treasurer in Miss Leora Stranahan’s absence and Mrs F B Sullivan read a paper on Women in Aviation before the group discussed Our Town. Members planned to meet April 7 with Mrs B Snyder on Mead Avenue.
Erie columnist Nick Kenny reports Margaret Teska, 50, wrote to request gifts for a supposed 10 year old. Police say she used the mail to defraud and was sentenced to five months in prison after receiving seven dolls. Separately, Barbados’ stand has become weed free after extensive cultivation.
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