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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

5

Mrs Morris Chapin Wins Duplicate Bridge Tourney

Mrs Morris Chapin won the duplicate bridge tournament with a 56%8 score over ten sessions since October 2. Wailer Hy Booth placed second at 50%55 and Mrs J Pred Minley took third at 55%02. The event drew 32 players at the Hotel Gerry last evening, with A S Boag announcing results and plans for the next competition to be shared at the next Wednesday play.

Morris Chapin A. S. Boag BE. PF. Pain Gerry Scott M. F. Coyle T. A. Hubley Charles Shuss F. Pain Kurt Leeds Warren + Hunt Leon Lindsley MB. Goyle C. W. Jones H. L. Rowe Harold Powell Jack Wilson

Dorcas Class Tea Attracts Large Church Attendance

Dorcas Sunday School and the iith annual silver tea drew over 200 attendees at the Methodist Church parlors. Hosts were Mrs. R. G. Barnes and Mrs. H. Lawrence Davison. The program featured Miss Helen Jones, Miss Martha McIntyre, Miss Dean Marie Johnston, and Roger McCray in solos and duets, a play directed by Miss McCray, and a reception with St Patrick's Day and Spring decor. Proceeds support church redecorating. Ava King of East Pleasant street also noted.

Dorcas Methodist Church R. G. Barnes H. Lawrence Davison Helen Jones Tracy Whitehead Martha McIntyre Kerry Dance Trish Berk Manuel Dean Marie Johnston Miss Johnston Jack Whitehead Janice Johnston Lloyd Lillie Wisconsin Merrill Lillie Roger McCray Kr. McCray Lois McCray Miss McCray Leland Johnston Benjamin Sinner N. Li Bagden Davison Lester Lopus Bert Williams Stanley Nichols Ruth Dahlstrand Ola Young

Mrs Jean Field To Head VFW Auxiliary

Mrs Jean Field was elected president of the VFW Auxiliary at West Washington Street, succeeding Esther Mathis. The slate includes Frances Wood as senior vice president Rosa McElroy as junior vice president Hazel Sills as treasurer Estella Reynolds as conductress Clara Haight as chaplain Florence Lundy as guard Berdina McGraw as trustee Katherine Mooney as delegate Irene Boland as alternate delegate to the Northwest County Council. Installation set for April 16 with officers to be appointed for other roles. next meeting April 2.

VMW West Washington Street Esther,Sethmat Jean Field Frances Wood Aenitor Rosa McElroy Hazel Silss Estella Reynolds

Hilltop Sewing Club Holds Pleasant Session

Hilltop Sewing Club met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Merle Triscuit's home in FD. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Donald Bailey, were present as they sewed off a friendship quilt. Mrs. Triscuit served sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee. Next meeting is April 2 hosted by Mrs. Everett Webb.

Merle Triscuit Donald Bailey

Miss Roberta King Joins County Health Group

Roberta King of Corry has been hired as a follow up nurse by the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. She will help 4667 cases flagged by a county wide X ray survey seek needed treatment. King begins Monday and becomes the third follow up nurse alongside Florence Beckman and Lillian Horjowicz. Previously she worked as an industrial nurse, enlisted in the Navy Nurse Corps, and aided a mobile X ray unit during the survey.

Roberta King North Center Street Corry Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association J. Kenneth Winter Winter Miss King The Tuberculosis Association Florence Beckman R. N Lillian Horojwicz Erie Conny-Jamestown Manufacturing Company US Navy Coriy-Jamestown

Hook and Needle Club Meeting At Mrs Gilson's Home

Yesterday ten ladies gathered at Mrs. H H Gilson of R D 3 for a Hook and Needle Club afternoon. They enjoyed sewing and visiting and celebrated Mrs Lynn Campbell's birthday with a gift. Refreshments included cream cake and coffee served by Mrs Gilson and Mrs Robert Davis.

H.H. Gilson R. D Lynn Campbell Gilson Robert Davis

Fortnightly Club Social at Em Manuel Episcopal Church Undercroft

The Fortnightly Club of the Em Manuel Episcopal Church held a social evening in the undercroft last night. Mr and Mrs Louis Morrow hosted and served sake coffee and tea to members. The April meeting will also be hosted by Mr and Mrs Edgar Alexander.

Em Manuel Episcopal Church Ghic Louis Morrow

Baptist Brotherhood Addressed By Missionary

The Baptist Church monthly brotherhood meeting lasted last evening with hosts Joseph Hudson Rev Francis Whiteman and Harold Redding Jr William DeHaven led hymns Charles Monroe led devotions reading Philippians four prayer by H H Redding Folcall discussed Bible cities Bruce Thames and Harry Hickle sang a duet Wonderful Lord Rev Whitematt introduced Rev Richard DeLong from Warren who showed slides and spoke on planned missionary work in Brazil natives life and contacts projects include stations farms and chapels Refreshments were served at close of program

Baptist Brotherhood The Baptist Church Joseph Hudson Francis Whiteman Harold Redding, Jr William DeHaven Charles Monroe Philippians H. H. Redding Folcall Bruce ‘Thames Harry Hickle Lord Whitematt Richard DeLong Warren Brazil South America

Weirton Baby Tara Allgeier Born in March Plans

A son to Mrs. and Mrs. Philip M. Allgeier of Weirton West Virginia at Weirton Heights Hospital on Monday March 17. The mother is the former Katherine Marsh. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Howard of Findley Lake at Corry Hospital late last evening. Mrs. Howard is the former Billie Barton.

Corry Forn Gertrude Babbitt England Babbitt Thomas London Gwern Wales United States Willam A. Johns A. Orsell Jecomes Queen Eliza Beth Philip M. Allgeier Weirton W. Va Weirton Heights Hospital Katherine Marsh Bet Marsh West Pleasant Simeet Eugene Howard Findley Lake Corry Hospital

Hall Johnson wedding announced in city

Mrs. Laura Johnson of 512 East Main Street and Floyd Hall, both of this city, were married last evening at 7 by Justice of the Peace Justin Butters. The bride wore a gray silk dress with black accessories, with Mrs. Berdina McGraw as matron of honor. Nell Thomson served Mr Hall as best man. The couple left for a honeymoon to Olean and today a reception is held at the bride’s brother’s home for twenty guests. They will reside at 512 East Main Street.

Mareln Nadeline Myrphy Youngstown Teo Franz East Bond Street W. W. Myers Margaret. Petit Bradford Mary Stafford Smith Street C.G. Warner B.D Columbus Theodore Seaman Meadville Arden Rockafellow Spring Creek Ruth Schurman Spring Street Lucy , Schurman Clymer Richard Dearing Allegheny College Menaville J. R. Dearing West Washington Street William Groft Erie New York City Canada A. Wayne Dyckes Albert Mary Ann Fairport Pleasant Street Patrick Feeney Patrick, Jr Michael Sprovers South Center Street Wicker Nigh East Congress Street Cleveland Greyhound Bus Co Raymond Blynt Baltimore, Md Raymond W. Brynt Prospect Street Dess¢ Hanson Mrs. Hall East Main Street

Barbershop Quartet Program In Jamestown

Jamestown chapter of the Society for Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing plans a parade of quartets on Saturday evening April 12 at Jamestown High School auditorium. Participating groups include The Doctors of Harmony Elkhart Indiana Westinghouse Four Pittsburgh Lamplighters Cleveland Harmoneers Schenectady Cowling Brothers Toronto and the Mellow Tones Buffalo. The Jamestown Chapter Chorus and Quartets will also sing. All seats are reserved. Corryttes may buy tickets from Arthur Schaub or Harry Hickle.

Jamestown Society For Preservation and Encouragement of America Jamestown High School Doctors of Harmony Elthart Ind Westinghouse Four Pittsburgh Lamplighters Cleveland Harmoneers Schenectady Cowling Brothers Toronto Mellowtones Buffain

Bingo Club gathers at Ottaway home in West Smith Street

The Ottaway residence on West Smith Street hosted a bingo gathering with members Mrs Ruth Weldner, Mrs Margaret Pettit, Mrs William Haetzl, Mrs Fred Shepp, Mrs Mary Stafford, Mrs Joseph Henlein, and Mrs Kyle Shreve aka Miss Mertie Akam. Winners were Mrs Pettit and Miss Akam. The hostess served baked macaroni, crackers, pickles, pie, and coffee late. Next meeting set with Mrs M D Davison on April und eT En.

UE Asia Way West Smith Street Ruth, Weldner Margaret Pettit William Haetzel Fred Shepp Mary Stafford Joseph Henlein Kyle Shreve Mertie Akam M. D. Davison

Cemetery Auxiliary Card Party At Mrs Clark Home

Hi gin Cemetery Auxiliary hosted seven tables of 507 and Chinese Checkers at Mrs J B Clark’s home in Migin last evening. Awards went to Mis Glenn Dickson Mrs William Johnson Ray Burrows Roger Wetmore and Donald Trissettit. About $10 was raised for Elgin Cemetery repair work. Mrs Clarke chaired with aides Mrs Frank Palmer Mrs Clint ence Proper Mrs Theodore Moray Mrs George Shalop and Mrs R E Palmer.

J. B. Clark Migin Higin Cemetery Association Mis Glenn Dickson Wiliam Johnson Ray Burrows Roger Wetmore Donald Trisettit Elgin Cemetery Clarke Frank Palmer Clintence Proper Theodore Moray George Shalop R. E Palmer

Shower Wednesday For Mrs Earl Van Guilder

Mrs Edmund Berr and Mrs Rol and Hasbrouck hosted a stork shower at the former's West South street apartment in honor of Mrs Earl Van Guilder. Fourteen guests enjoyed games and contests with awards to Mrs Howard Rehnsberg Mrs Donald Dingle Miss Mildred Young and Miss Florence Brooks. Delicate jello salad wagers fancy cookies and coffee were served at a pink and white table. Favors included rosebud dorsages and Mrs VanGuilder received beautiful presents.

van Guilder Edmund Berr Roland Hasbrouck West South Street Earl van Guilder Howard Rehnsberg Donald Dingle Mildred Young Florence Brooks

Evangelical United Brethren Church Quilting for Camp Findley

Evangelical United Brethren Church group met at Mrs Hess De Lury’s home with 14 members and guests. Mrs Ross Fleming opened with devotions, then president Mrs Guy Bennink led a business session. They planned a quilt for Camp Findley and later enjoyed refreshments. Next meeting on April 2 will feature a screen dinner and program.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Hess de Lury North Center Street Ross Flem=ing Guy Bennink Camp Pindley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Icdcared paaZe UXWOW Louis Hay W. Barbara’ Ritson George "Macready Henny Stephenson Boothill Hoppy FBI the National Bank OF Corry Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Iam Society Sitsecia Elizabeth G. H. Bedell St. Johns Wood E. ©. Wright J. Wright Bodel London Stock Exchange Percy Barber Ava King East Pleasant Street Mrs Delbert King V.F.W Hilltop Sewing Club Hook and Needle Club Tara Pete Helen Chapin Ottaway Women’s Aid Camp Findley Ae UK Zuckerman
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