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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

5

Americanism Program Marks VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Americanism Day observed at the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW here on West Washington Street with Miss Bess Merrick giving remarks and Mrs. Paul Quinlisk reading the VFW definition. The meeting closed with a group sing of God Bless America and a brief business session naming Mrs. dy. Haight as Buddy Poppy Day chair for May 26. Seventeen members shared a lunch hosted by Mrs. Elmer Shuss, Mrs. Jol Boland, Mel Schrader, and Mrs. Joan Field.

V. FW VF. W West Washington Street Bess Merrick Paul Quinlisk Bram Dy. Haight Hont Elmer Shuss Jol Boland Mel Frank Schrader Jian Field

Society Notes Ported From East Smith Streets Visit Hamilton

Society items list residents traveling to Hamilton Ontario for visits and funerals. Attendees include Mrs BM Raymond and family, Mrs J J Haight and Harold Haight attending the funeral of Mrs William B H Mohr, and numerous locals on various personal errands and visits in Erie, Cambridge Springs, Centerville, and Jamestown.

Raymond East Smith Streets Hamilton Ont J. J. Haight Harold Haight J. Davis Erie Dorothy Jones Penn State College Seca Donald Stewart Charles Stewart Edith Strevier Fredonia Winifred Goucher Dunkirk N.Y Townsend Club Mapealee Hall Moherty Spring Street Hastings Jones Poribr Auer Mix Alton Dahlstrand Russell Haag Cibraianst OM City Pelety

Bride-elect Honored at Dinner by Club-Social Gatherings

Employes of the G. GC Murphy Company enjoyed a dinner for Eva Brake as she becomes Floyd Webb's bride elect. The Wayne Valley Methodist venue hosted the event with a social program by the Ladies Auxiliary. A long list of Misses and Mrs. attendees from local firms and communities followed the dinner with gifts and toasts.

G. GC Murphy Company Lanodig Eva Brake Floyd Webb Wildndee Mildred Percy Ermey Paypins Weterin Wojelechowsky Lerathy Kim Beter Rich Shiver Shirley Smilth Almo Benmink Diggel Thes Miey Laurie Mrs Drake Ariel Gieralel Gaded Ralph Jolayslan Mani Gox Non Cart Tin Disner

New Era Club Members Entertain Mothers at Event

Presbyterian church New Era club members entertained mothers and Women’s Missionary Society members at a Mothers and Daughters banquet in the church gym last evening. Dinner for 42 guests featured corsages, with Helen Fordyce and Helen Spencett in charge of dining. Louise Whiteley welcomed guests as Mrs McCray offered remarks. The program included readings by Kathryn Hubertz, a trumpet solo by Mrs Clareneone, and group singing.

New Era Era Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Society Aba Helen Fordyce Helen Spencett Louise Whiteley New Era Club Cc. F. McCray Missionary Society Kathryn Hubertz Clareneone Mk 0 P. Paulson

Odd Fellows Social Hour Ends Meeting at Jonathan Lodge

At the close of tast evening, Jonathan Lodge TOOF held a social hour with watches. Dutch Junsl was set ad to thirty five members and guests, with Merle Akam, Nels Sorenson and Lot Kowalski forming the committee. A following social was planned after next week's regular lodge meeting. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to merchants and business men aiding in the safety drive last Tuesday. The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion also contributed.

Jonathan Lodge Toof Merle Akam Nels Sorenson Lot Kowalski Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion

Alathians Discuss Sandwich Tea Plans at May Meeting

The Alathian Society met at the Melchomist church on Friday to discuss plans for a sandwich tea to be held at the next meeting on May 16. Following yesterday's session, the Priestesses, led by Mrs Frank and Mrs L K Hixson, served refreshments.

Featerday Alathian Society Frank L. K. Hixson

Asthma decline noted by Montana stock board physician

Dr. C F Wilkins of the Montana stock board notes asthma appears to be on the decline. He cites high mortality among live Mek who contract the disease after eating a weed to which they are allergic.

C.F. Wilkins Montana Ive Stock Board Caw Asthy

Lois McCray Heads Dorcas Class At Methodist Church

Miss Lois McCray was elected president of the Dorcas class at the Methodist church in the North Center street home of Miss Blanchard Mur. Officers named include Lawrence Davison as vice president Beth Sperry secretary Marjorie Your treasurer. Meeting closed with refreshments for thirty members after the session assisted by Mrs Mick and others.

Dorcas Bliss Mise Blanchard Mur North Center Street Lois McCray Mik Lawrence Davison Bkth Sperry Sec Fotary Marjorie Your Eithier Mari Fo Pople Mes Ruth Poster Thity

Townsend Club Card Party Winners Honored at Dinner

Townsend Club No 1 hosted a Tuesday card party leading to an enjoyable evening. Winners included Mr and Mrs Allan May Vincent Prugin Henry Miller Angeline Marsh Mrs Archie Briggs and Mrs Henry Bals with Henry Miller and Charles Springsten noted for organizing.

Townsend Club Coy Townsend Club Allan May Vincent Prugin Henry Miller Angelne Marsh Archie Briggs Henry Bals Charles Springstendd Bor Dickensen Avehile Briggs Punk Brooks

Warren Group to Stage Return Engagement

Warren Pivers announce that Return Engagement by Riley will be staged in Warren on May 1. The production, tied to War Waiver efforts, will run over three weeks and feature active auxiliary assistants.

Warren Group Warren Warren Pivers Taweoner Riley Woerth

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