Corry area notes mark spring and birthdays amid community life
Carrie Witox, an 85 year old Corry Hospital patient on East Irving Street, receives birthday cards from family including daughter Mrs. Inez Johnson, while daughter Elizabeth Jean Bloss was born in Philadelphia to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bloss. Local residents report crocuses and robins signaling spring as stores showcase Easter displays. The town honors golden wedding couple Thomas Stetson and wife at North East IOOF Hall with family present, and many Corryites plan trips to Pittsburgh for the Spring flower show at Phipps Conservatory.
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Carrie E Witox
East Irving Street
Corry Hospital
Inez Johnson
Elizabeth Jean
Donald Bloss
Philadelphia
Donald
Leon Bloss
Wayne Street
Thomas Stetson
North East
F. Hall
Harold
Carlton Stetson
Pyi
Richard Halfast
William Halfast
West Church Street
Fort Jackson
Fort Bragg
N. G
3Nd Airborne Division
Pittsburgh
Phipps Conservatory
Conservatory
Orchia Room
Keppel Tiffany
South Center Street
Erie
Grotto Glub Annex
Frie Philharmonic Orchestra
Frits Mohler
Keppel
L. R. Tiffany
Dorothy Patterson
Play Presented At Sodality Meeting At St Edward's
At 7:30 on Tuesday evening the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sodality gathered in St Edward's School Hall. Miss Louise Mighiaccio chaired the business session and reported over 90 dollars raised at the bake sale. The Life Committee presented the play Threshold of Eternity directed by Sister Mary Ellen in honor of Vocation Weekend. The next meeting is set for Tuesday May 5.
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Sodality
Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Sodality
St. Edward's School Hall
Louise Mighiaccio
S Sis
Mary Ellen
Helon
Birthday Dinner Honors Nine Year Old David Hillstrom
David Hillstrom celebrated his ninth birthday with a dinner and party at the Wayne street home of his mother Mrs. D Armour Hillstrom. Nine guests enjoyed a 5 80 o'clock meal, gifts poured in, and games included spying pictures and a peanut bank with Charles winning a prize. Skinned Favors themed Engler baskets held candies as gifts showered the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hillstrom
D. Armour Hillstrom
Wayne Street
Charles
David
Jolly Eight Club Honors Mrs Gibbs and Members
The Jolly Eight club held a gathering hosted by Mrs Charles Cook on Wrest Frederick street Tuesday evening. Members played games with Mrs Isabelle Johnson and Mrs 5 D Haupin winning awards. Mrs Cook served dessert and coffee as the group presented Mrs O Gibbs with birthday cards and handkerchiefs. The next meeting is set for April with Mrs Gibbs of Mat Bond street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Eight
Gibbs
Charles Cook
Wrest Frederick Street
Isabelle Johnson
D. Haupin
Cook
Ovat
O. &. Gibbs
Mat Bond Street
Quilting Club Dinner Party Hosted by Mrs Brown
Ten Quilting Club members enjoyed an 8:30 Tuesday dinner hosted by Mrs. Robert Brown of Eas h Pleasant street. The dining room reflected the Easter season with favors for each lady. After sewing, Mrs Lloyd Matson of West Charel street will entertain the club on April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilting Club
Robert Brown
Eash Pleasant Street
Lloyd Matson
West Charel Street
Fe C Club Meeting With Mrs Oscar Fritz
Eight FE C Club members gathered at Mrs Oscar Fritz home on North Center street for an evening of games and socializing. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Hoenes and Mrs John Ohrt. Guests received figurines from Florida as keepsakes while a table featured a water color theme. Refreshments included cake fruit juice coffee and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. Club
Oscar Fritz
North Center Street
Fred ©. Hoenes
John Ohrt
Fritz
Florida
Poetry Society Meeting Includes Helen Spencer Host
The Poetry Society met Tuesday evening with a program featuring eight poets. Miss Helen Spencer of Wright Street served as hostess and hosted refreshments. Mrs G. W. Jones of North Center plans to entertain at the April 1 meeting.
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Poetry Society
Helen Spencer
Wright Street
G. W. Jones
Norch Center Sheet
Mrs Walter W Auer Hosts Card Party With Club Members
Mrs Walter W Auer entertained her club last evening at East Smith Street with two tables of contract bridge. Mrs W W Bracken received the card award and hors d oeuvres were served. The April 11 meeting will be with Mrs Bracken of North Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis Ener Vy. Ous
East Smith Street
Interesting Session At Hospitality Club Meeting
A Hospitality Club gathering at the American Legion Home yesterday featured party favors by Mrs. William A. Leaiby. More than 20 attendees, including guests, discussed a smorgasbord luncheon planned for May 5 at Hotel Corry to celebrate the second anniversary of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Leaiby
American Legion Home
Sarah Zalmnpck
Robert Hayes
William Qvertirf
Frank Brooks
Lavin Kysar
Velma More
Elienbeth Rogers
Marsh
Hotel Corry
George Reits
Elizabeth
Miss Bowers
James Hassidy
Lis A. Rossin
James MacInnes
Zalaneck
Mrs E W Baccus Hosts Warm Sugar Party Evening
Mrs E W Baccus of South Center Street entertained Tuesday evening with a warm sugar party at her home. Six employees of the Woolworth Company attended along with Mrs K E Durham and Miss Ruth Chelton. Guests enjoyed socializing, fancy work and refreshments of warm sugar, pickles, wafers and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Baccus
E. W Baccus
South Center Street
Durham
Mim
Dorothy Chellon
Mabel Gates
Ann Katrin
Joey Proctor
Claude J. Stearns
Ruth Chelton
Soaning
Soant
Easter Activities For Kindergarten Students
Students at the local kindergarten with teacher Mrs Kurt Leeds visited George Boyd’s home on Scotty Genter street to see the rabbits Mr Boyd raises. The tour was part of Easter activities tied to Butler projects. Friday morning each student may bring one guest for an Easter party. Students are making hay and decorating the room for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeal Kingergarten
Kurt Leeds
Esterday
George Boyd
Scotty Genter Street
Births and family notices from local hospitals
A son was born at Me Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Powers of 11812 North Center Street early this morning. The Powers mother formerly Norma Files AC daughter, born this morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Sprickman of Sherman at Cory Hospital. Mrs Sprickman is the former Martha Reyde of Chiefty. A son born to Mr and Mrs Quentin McCray of State College at Bellefonte Hospital yesterday afternoon. The McCrays are former city residents and the mother’s name prior to marriage is Wa Berthe Dahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.son
Me Corry Hospital
Richard Powers
North Center Street
Powers
Norma Files
Edward Sprickman
Sherman
The
Cory Hospital
Sprickmian
Martha Reyde
Chiefty
Quentin McCray
State College
Bellefonte Hospital
McCray
Wa Berthe Dahl
Concord School PTA Meets With Guest Speaker Dr Tate
The March gathering of the Concord School PTA attracted about 40 members and guests at the school. Mrs Arthur Burgess led group singing with Mrs Ralph Carroll as accompanist. Mrs Delmar Lunceen, president, read devotions and led singing. Dr A B Tate spoke on Social Medicine. Afterward there were four Q and A sessions and discussion. The attendance award was revised in Room No 1 by Mrs Ruth Dahlehaind. The Brownie Troop will resume meetings in the Fall. Nominating committee named by Mrs Laurence Andersen with Mrs Charles Bailey and Mrs T B Kelsey. April 25 meeting to follow. An extra $50 was voted for the Concord School PTA Scholarship Fund, now totaling $100. A silver offering was received for PLT. A national HQ at Chicago will aid a new building. Poster by Harry Hickle noted. A film on the Erie County Crinkled Children's Society, with I J Spaeder of Erie operating the projector, was shown. narrator was Miss Emma A Matthews. Refreshments of whipped crests, wafers, tea and coffee were served by Mrs Patrick Rynd and helpers.
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Concord School
Arthur G. Burgess
Ralph Carroll
Delmar Lunceen
A. EB. Tate
Ruth Dahlehaind
Citihs
Laurence Andersen
Charles Bailey
Kelsey
4Ne Group
Concerd School Pta
Scholwhip Fund
Chicago
Fost. Bf
Harry Hickle
Erie County
Cutting Class Honors Mrs. Lawrence Redding Tver
Mrs. Lawrence Redding Tver of the Cutting Sunday School was honored at a Monday birthday party by class members at the Redding home. Awards went to Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Donald Willey, Mrs. Arthur Wallace, and Mrs. Sibley Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
Carl Marsh
Linda Redame
Mrs Redame
City finances show large cash reserve and debt totals
The report lists expenditures at 86,393,628.9 with a cash balance of 6,002,554,789.28 and total debt of 8255,799,862,415.47. It notes a decrease from the previous day of 40,056,187.1 as authorities monitor budget shifts and fiscal health.
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Olatget
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Barb
Thompson Mig. Company
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Miss @the MiOrsy
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Pequsyiventa
Ste College
Tex Behekend Hix Lovehaxton
Betty Anderson
Franklin School of Science
George Chase
G. A. Mountain
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Simpson Methodist Church
George Royce
Nouth Genter Street
Fredonia
House of Flowers
Lawrence "Thomas
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Hollywood
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St. Vincent's Hospital
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Arden Rocksfellow
West Spring Creek
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Josep Furst
Buland Harvey
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Clinton Pratt
Andrew Gusken
Fred Walsh
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Playhouse
Stahl’s
Baty
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Walter W. Auer
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