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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
5
Mrs A J Phillips heads back to Sugar Grove this evening after a short visit with her daughter Mrs Maxwell Devereaue and family on Mast Smith street.
The Corry YM CA Gra supper series held its seventh meeting at the Y Center. Recordings of The Story of Jesus were shown including Jesus Before Pilate I Find No Fault In Him The Crucifixion Joseph of Arimathe and The Resurrection. Volunteers from the Women’s Auxiliary aided with serving and organizing meals.
Mrs Clarence Bailey led an all day Nazarene W F M meeting at her home as eighteen members bonded and shared a dinner. Officers for the year were elected with Mrs Bailey continuing as president alongside a slate including Mrs Martin Anderson as vice president and Mrs Mary Dingfelder as second vice president among others. Arvid Anderson and Mrs Dingfelder were honored for birthdays, and songs Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in Me and The Old Rugged Cross were sung.
Twenty members of the Indies who meet regularly for the Red Cross enjoyed a luncheon at Hotel Gorry on Wednesday at one o clock. A fine chicken menu was served to the women. Mrs William Houghton and Mrs George Gordon were honored on their birthdays. A large revolving birthday centerpiece played Happy Birthday To You. After lunch the ladies visited the home of Mrs Charles Stewart on East Pleasant Street for an afternoon of pleasant social time.
Dorcas class held a Methodist church silver tea last evening to raise funds. About 150 members and friends enjoyed a marionette show, piano duets, vocal numbers, and a variety program. Mrs. J. Robinsons led greetings. Mrs. R. L. Dayton and Miss Mabel Hayes served as hostesses.
The Lutheran Society discussed Indian history and opened with readings from the Lutheran Women's Work magazine read by Mrs. Ray Anderson and Mrs. Roy Street. Mrs. C. F. Hildebrand presided over the business session while Mrs. Charles Dahlstrand and Mrs. Viola Nolinger hosted a sandwhich and coffee service for guests.
The 600 Club gathered at Mrs. George Stanfords Jr on Ciuesinut Street where awards went to Mrs. Sarah Zaluneck Mrs. George Stanford Sr and Mrs. Mary Debing. Mrs. Richard Rossbacher received a birthday surprise while Mrs. Stanford hosted cake salad rolls and coffee. April meeting planned with hostess Mrs. Prilip Zila nec on West Washington Street.
Lillian Ottaway of West Smith Street hosted the Bingo Club gathering last evening at her home. High honors went to Mrs. Joseph Henlein and Mrs. Yoherh Davison as refreshments of jello, rolls, and coffee were served. Mrs. Henlein will host again on April 4 at Marion Street.
Alma Swanson twenty and a Columbus High School graduate of 1942 has completed WAVES boot training at Hunter College and is stationed at a Bethesda hospital in Maryland for specialized training. Sister Edna Swanson lives at 705 Lincoln Avenue in Erie. Capt. Robert Swanson, her brother, serves with the Army Signal Corps in England.
The Mary Muasha Class held an Easter bonnet sale and meeting last evening with 23 attendees including a guest. Officers were re-elected: Mrs Sharer president, Mrs Inergot vice president, Mrs Maton Rumbaugh secretary, Mrs J B Patterson treasurer and publicity chair. The program committee included several members who auctioned bonnets and raised a good sum while crocheted caps were given out. Refreshments were served in St Patrick’s green. The group adjourned for April meetings in the church parlors.
A group of women from St Thomas parish plan the Easter Monday party at St Edward’s School Hell with bingo and special games. The annual dinners by the T B A ended due to rationing and other constraints. Rector is chairman. a Smokes Punch game and a jacket feature add variety. $80 prize drawn. Tickets go to parish members next weekend and the general public is invited.
Mr and Mrs Harry Thayer hosted a card club gathering at their home in Bast Pleasant styvet. Guests included Mr and Mrs Neylon and prize winners were Mr and Mrs Alton Elingey. A fruit salad sandwiches brownies and cake were served in the late evening.
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