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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1947

Page

5

Westminster Group Organized In Erie District

The Erie district of Westminster Pelgyship was organized last night with Doris Somerville of Hvie elected moderator and Marilyn Wallace of Corry named stated clerk. Miss Mar gery Sweet of Erie is treasurer. Devotional service led by local youths including Bobby Lou Dickson Marilyn Wallace Aliee Mc Junkin and Eugene Perkins. Grace Middleton played organ. Enjelne Reed of Erie and Rev W H Vernon Smith of Harrisburg spoke. Doris Somerville and Bob Johnson of Erie were nominated to the National Assembly to meet in Grinnell Iowa this Summer.

Westminster Group Erie Westminster Doris Somerville Hvie Marilyn Wallace Corry Margery Sweet Bobby Lou Dickson Aliee McJunkin Eugene Perkins Grace Middleton Enjelne Reed W. H. Vernon Smith Harrisburg Bob Johnson National Assembly Grinnell Towa

Legion Auxiliary To Serve Lunch At Tonight's Dance

Mrs. Mary Warder president of the American Legion Auxiliary presided at the post home meeting. Plans to serve a lunch at the hang to be held tonight were discussed. Gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee were served. Mrs. A. S. Garboure, Mrs. V. E. Om and Mrs. Ora Harper were the committee.

Officers Named At Good Samaritan Class Meeting

At the Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church the election of a secretary treasurer was held at the parsonage on West Pleasant Street. Miss Rita Coulter resigned and Robert Marsh was named to the post. Sixteen members attended as Mrs. Marsh led devotions, with games and contests directed by Mrs. Stowe. Ice cream, cupcakes, and candy were served by hostesses. The next meeting, a tureen dinner, is planned for April 18 at the Stowe home on East South Street.

Good Samaritan Iiicipal Methodist Church West Pleasant Street Plorence Brooks Joyce Mowntaker Rita Coulter Robert Marsh Marsh

Cemetery Auxiliary Plans Public Dinner in Elgin

The High Cemetery Auxiliary met with Mrs Theodore McCray to organize a public dinner on Thursday March 27 at 5 30 p m at the Methodist Church in Elgin. President Mrs Fred Falmer chaired with a committee of J B Clark Palmer Clarence McCray Theodore McCray Clifford McCray Robert Howles and Lawrence Eisenman. The group aims to serve 90 guests with sandwiches jello cookies and coffee after a social period. The April meeting will be at Mrs Howles home on East Columbus Avenue.

High Cemetery Auxiliary Theodore McCray Fred Falmer Methdist Elgin J. B. Clark Palmer Clarence McCray Clifford McCray Robert Howles Lawrence Eisenman Howles East Columbus Avenue

Fashion Academy Names 1947 Best Dressed Women List

The Fashion Academy releases its 1947 list naming America's best dressed women across 13 fields of endeavor. Six newcomers join the annual roster with gold medalists including Kay Francs Louise Albritton Mage McNellis Mrs Jerome Ohrbach Joan Barton Rise Stevens Patricia Travers Mrs Leon Mandel Doris Duke Lorraine Dresselhuys Mrs George Marshall Vivien Kellems and Mrs Walter Thornton. First timers include Mrs Marshall Mrs Ohrbach and the Misses Albritton Burton Travers and Dresselhays.

Fashion Academy Associated Press New York America Endeavor Kay Francs Louise Albritton Mage McNellis Jerome 7. Ohrbach Joan Barton Rise Stevens Patricia ‘Travers Leon Mandel Doris Duke Lorraine Dresselhuys George Marshall Vivien Kellems Walter Thornton Marshall Ohrbach Albritton Burton, Travers and Dresselhays

Births at Corry Hospital Highlight Local Families

A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Chiricuzin at Corry Hospital 410 Spring Street. Mrs Chiricuzin was formerly Bernice Mr Antyre of Pittsfield. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Audrey Hutton of Clymer RD 2 at Corry Hospital this morning. Mrs Hutton is the former Audrey Dunk.

Frank Chiricuzin Spring Street Corry Hospital Chiricuzin Bernice Antyre Pittsfield Audrey Hutton Clymer, RD. 2 Hutton Audrey Dunk

Weekend visits bring many to Erie from nearby towns

A flood of visitors arrives in Erie for weekend stays and short visits from Battle, Warren, Jamestown, Meadville, Buffalo, Perry Ohio, Norristown, Jamestown, Akron, and more. Local residents host relatives and friends at homes on Lemon street, West Church, Perry, and other streets as plans include church services, cruises, and social visits.

Shirley Perkins Waterford Ellen Vanterhoot Eurex Street Genevieve Sehwone West Bend Street Warren Richard Schwane Walter Paulson Jack Downey Thomas Cragg George Mennor Irl ‘Taylor Robert Grice Battle Therese Scalise Frank Sealise Lottie Northrop Beryl Rhodes Kyte Merry Marian Price Spring Raymond Bachomner Ricky Gertrude Shadi Richard Bachomner Jamestown Raymond Bachofner Bert Jose Richard Bachofner Harold Scholston Donpley Bachofner A Joseph Ficcardi Rain Chi E. E. Hawkins Mott Street J. R. Gare Norristown Elizabeth Crowe West Church Street Lewis Casler Perry Ohio Marilyn Dale Meadville Frank Raymond Kidd East Columbus Avenue Puerto Rico Naval George Mock Werrell Ruth Ann Eileen Graham EB. Graham West Congress Street New York City John Venstermacher Molé Street Esther Jones North Center Street Fred Marsh Candace Fayetteville N.C

Committees Named for Murray High Junior Senior Prom

The junior class of Murray High School formed the committees for the upcoming Junior Senior Prom set for Thursday evening April 10. Officers include William Bathopulos president Frank Frisina vice president Joan Miller secretary and Ruby Hildebrand treasurer. Home room presidents Dane Waterhouse Jean Depew Marion Hallett Lloyd Lie j Wayne Inney chaired committee selections for menu program invitations favors and table decorations along with gymnasium restorations and other tasks.

Pkot Adiners Corry High School Pudowo Holwards William Bathopulos Frank Frisina Joan Miller Ruby Hildebrand Wite Dane Waterhouse Jean Depew Marion Hallett Lloyd Lie J Wayne Inney Blajche Durlim Robert Wharton Joan Dey John Lloyd Roberta Dickson Mary Schuster Theresa Puchley Loyd Thomas Alice Bennett Jane Long Virginia Hitler Ruth Silvis Muste Jack Whitehead Jean Marie Johnston Robert Clark Jean Spiesman Sally Millspaw Marilyn Wallace Virginia Clabbatz James Clifford Howard Swansom Richard Geertson Richard Gtce William "Trostle Putty Ann

Banquet And Prom Planned By Junior Class

The Junior class at the junior high plans a banquet and prom for April 10. Funds from the final class play totaling $630 plus class dues will cover the event. The dance will run from 9 to 1:30 with Roger Cox's Erie orchestra providing music at the junior high gym. Faculty advisor Lowe Edwards and teachers Mary Dizi Jourdet Miller Matson assist in planning.

Lowe Edwards Mary Dizi Mary Jourdet William Miller Lloyd Matson Aire

Griffis-Sawehyn Engagement Told at 110 Franklin Street

Mr and Mrs Edward Griffis announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Nik Sewellyn son of Mr and Mrs John Sawehyn of Columbus R I The bride to be is employed at Murphy store and the groom is an employee of Corty Jamestown Nig Corp The wedding is planned for May.

Griffis

Cappella Choir Spring Set For May 1-2

The A Cappella Choir announces its 4th annual spring concert set for May 1-2 at the High School auditorium. Director H. Lynn Hive says advance tickets go on sale within two weeks to ensure financial success for the.event.

H. Lynn Hive Mth

County Choir Prepares Festival Jon Erie

The county choir, with about 98 voices, plans rehearsals for a May 9 invitation to the Erie County Music Festival at Edinboro State Teachers College. Fred Waring arrangements feature in the program as the group tours similar to last year’s Cleveland opera trip. Local visits include Mrs. Ora Harper, Miss Betty Lois Cohen, Miss Marlene Lotman, and others from Meadville and Pittsburgh. Nathan Reynolds, once hospitalized in Buenos Aires, has returned home aboard a Merchant Marine voyage.

Chor Cleveland Fred Waring Eri County Edinbora State Teachers College Ora Harper East Smith Street Edgar Deissler Peter Meadville Betty Lois Cohen Marlene Lotman R. Cohen Pittsburgh Arthur Cohen North Center Street Marie Landers Marjorie Lathrop Erle Edwin Cooper Yost Terry

Dinner Party Honors New Daughter-in-Law at Hotel Corry

Mr and Mrs Nathan Reich entertained ninety friends last night at Hotel Corry to introduce their daughter in law Nathalie Marion Davis of East Liverpool Ohio who married David Retch of March Street The dinner was served in the main dining room at a T shaped table adorned with spring flowers After dinner guests adjourned to Corry Room for cards and visiting

Hotel Corry Nathan Reich Nathalie Marion Davis East Liverpool David Retch March

Jamestown Plans First Parade of Quarters Parade

Jamestown hosts the 1st Annual Parade of Quarters sponsored by the Jamestown Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing at the High School auditorium. The event is set for Saturday evening April 18 with a 30 o clock start and tickets sold in advance. About 35 people have already inquired about tickets, and organizers are arranging to accommodate more despite the closing advance ticket deadline.

Afeuur Ochaiy Jamestown the Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Auditerm Schaub

Talk On Alaska To Local Clubs

Sgur A maine, Alaska expert, visits this city Tuesday March 23 to address Rotary, Kiwanis, and Exchange groups at the Hotel Corry joint session. He will discuss Alaska life, peoples, and customs, and is connected with Chilcoot Pass history. A dinner precedes the talk.

Sgur A.maine Alaska Tyea Kiwonin Clb Chilcoot Pass Raine

Birthday Party for Union City Girl Scouts Marks 25th Year

Girl Scouts Troop 39 hosted 88 Scouts and Brownies from two Union City troops and Presbyterian Church, with 117 attendees. Miss Gwendalyn Kingsley gave the welcoming address, Mary Heerlein led reception, and the event honored the 25th anniversary of Girl Scouting and Juliette Lowe’s memory. Union City organized the program with singing, indoor track activities, and birthday cake. Hair decorations were given as favors. all joined in a good night circle led by Scout Leader Adele McCray.

Union City Presbyterian Church Mos Gwendalyn Kingsley Mary. Heerlein Girt Scouting America Juliette Lowe Girt Scotts Rng Shirley Zalznerk Beverly Stine Scoults Prantis L. Hunter Erie Nava Parker Roup Adele McCray

Shower Honoring Mrs Charles Rich Jr Held at Home

A social event honored Mrs Charles Rich Jr of Jamestown with a shower at her mother Mrs J F Mitchell’s West Bund Street home. Attendees included Mrs Douglas Moshier Mrs Hugh Mosher Miss H Ray Hawis Mrs Harald Fish Mrs Jerrold Lunsberry Mrs Edward Keppel Mrs Thomas Reed Miss Donna Reed Mrs G Z Bargman Mrs Arthur Ingram and Mrs Alton Rigby. Prizes went to Mrs Hugh Masher and Mrs Douglas Masher. Pink and blue décor complemented a shower cake ice cream and coffee. The guest of honor received many gifts.

Charles Rich, Jr Jamestown Arthur Ingram Alton Rigby Hugh ‘Masher Douglas Masher Lee

Pounding Party for Nazarene Pastor Held at Parsonage

A social gathering was hosted at the Nazarene Church parsonage on Worth Street last night for pastor Roy. R. Merriman. About 34 attendees delivered groceries, enjoyed music and visiting, then shared lunch of salad, baked beans, sandwiches, cake and coffee served by Mrs. Louis Hebers and Mrs. Deb Sorensen with winded Martin Anderson assisting.

Spee Church of the Nagarene Roy. R. R. Merriman Worth Street Louis Hebers Debs Sorengen Martin Anderson

Metals Society to Meet in Corry on March 27

The American Society for Metals North Western Pennsylvania chapter plans a Corry gathering March 27 with a 7 15 p m dinner at Hotel Corry. L W McOmber of Dupont De Nemours will lecture on salt bath heat treatment. gentlemen from Titusville Evie Meadville Warren Irvine and Cony are expected to attend.

Meadville Warren Irvine Cony Tal i

Concert Of Sacred Music Next Sunday at First Baptist

The First Baptist Church choir will be joined by two guest soloists, tenor Frank Henshayy of Mayville and clarinetist Robert Magee of Erie, for a Palm Sunday program at the local edifice. The 7:45 p.m. concert features organ and choir duets and selections by the choir, with Mrs. F Ge Whiteman as choir mother and Mrs. Ralph Carroll as organist.

Snday First Baptist Church Frank Henshayy Mayville Robert Magee Erie Toca Blanc F Ge Whiteman Ralph. Carroll

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