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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

5

Baptist Church Choir Concert Sunday May 4

The Baptist church choir under Mrs. Francis G. Whiteman will perform Sunday evening at 7 45 o clock, joined by two guest soloists and a 21 member choir to present a varied program including hymns and anthems. Several local residents are noted as attending or visiting nearby towns.

Dresenlud Bublles Sholl Bank Hensbay Tenior Mayville Robert Magee Erle Francis G. Whiteman Ralph Carroll Reginald W. Martin Mr Whiteman Carroll Roger C Wilson King Marie M. Hine D. B. Towner Jess Walter Price Martha Dimmick Carrie B. Adams Mrs. Fy D. Peiffer Alleluia W. A. Mogart IM. Mazee James R. Gillette Lois Scheller Bruce Thomas Mr. Thomas Harry Hickle The Holy City Adams Mr. Henstiaw Thou Shepherd Handel-Adams J. Stainer Lord Dudley Buck Mrs. Whiteman Mr. Henshaw Haydn Rev. White

A Cappella Choir Delights at Spring Concert

The Corry Senior High School A Cappella Choir presented its fifth annual Spring concert in the school auditorium. Sixty to ninety three members performed sacred and secular pieces under H. Lynn Rice with Grace Middleton as accompanist, drawing an appreciative audience.

Corry Senior High Schiool Seculay Fred Wering H. Lynn Rice Grace Middleton Fred Waring Johnn Rossbacher Loosshole Louis Sher- Wood Quaisice Victor Herbert Hoys

Ladies Bowling League Holds Annual Banquet

The Wednesday Night Bowling League met at Martys Casino for the annual banquet with steak and spaghetti dinners. Mrs Nina Jewell presided, electing officers for the coming year: Geraldine Breneel president Frances McElroy vice president Mildred Hull secretary Rosalind Hopkins treasurer Marjorie Evans sergeant at arms. High game went to Mrs Vans. high three games to Mrs Hall. highest average to Miss Hopkins.

Ladies Bowling League Marty's Casino Indy Nina Jewell Jewell Geraldine Breneel Frances McElroy Mildred Hull Rosalind Hopkins Marjorie Evans Frank's Tavern Wayside Market Orcutt's Chapin’s Consnne's Foradora’s Vans Wao Hall Hopkins

Noah’s Ark S S Class Plans July Picnic

Noahs Ark Sunday School class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at East Wayne street home of Mr and Mrs Clinton Magee with twelve members. President Edwin Keppel led devotions on China and outlined a Mead Park outdoor meeting and picnic. Crosby Bush and Alton Rigby named to committee. prizes won by Mrs Harold Fish Mrs Milton Mortis and Mr Rigby. Next meeting set for Tuesday June 3 when all church societies meet at the church.

Noah’s Ark S. S Noah's Ark Evangelical Tnnted Brethren’ Church Clinton Magee East Wayne Street Edwin Keppel China Mead Fark Crosby Bush Alton Rigby Keppel Harold Fish Milton Mortis Rigby Evangelical United Brethren Church

Mrs Ellsworth Holt Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs Ellsworth Holt of North Center Street entertained the Thursday evening contract bridge club with guest Mrs Marjorie Clark. Prizes went to Mrs Walter Scott and Mrs Horton J Davis for regular play, with Mrs Raymond Anderson winning the special prize. A salad course was served. next meeting May 8 at Mrs OH McGracken's, West Congress Street.

Ellsworth Holt North Cenjter Street Marjorie Clark North Center Street Tor Walter Scott Horton J. Davis Raymond Anderson Holt OH. McGracken West Congress Street

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Rickers Celebrate Seventh Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wilbur B Rickers of North Center Street celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary yesterday. Twenty four friends visited their home for games contests and a social evening with coffee. They were presented a water pitcher with matching tumblers as a gift.

W. Rickers Wilbur B. Rickers North Center Street

Cpl Leslie G Fobes Addresses Kiwanians

Cpl Leslie G Fobes of the Pennsylvania State Police spoke to 24 Kiwanis members on state police organization and duties. He highlighted highway patrols, the three way radio network, and improved public service with reduced accidents. He cited February and March traffic figures and urged Corry to start a school driving course like neighboring counties.

Kiwanis Club Rit Arthur J. Martin Cpl Leslie G. Fobes Pennsylvania State Police Lawrence Park Pennsylvania Cpl. Fobes Corry

High School Students Take Examinations at Lawrence Park

Invernments of the vorty Sens ign High School left by car this morning for Lawrence Park to take the State scholarship examinations at the Lawrence Park High School starting 9:45. The group includes Miss Helly Anderson Miss Evelyn Barr Miss Theresa Bogniak Miss Bertha Dahl Miss Joan Feld Miss Coralee Knapp Miss Virginia Purcell Miss Doris Reichberg John Rossbacher Jack Wilson and John Windanl.

Vorty Sensign High School Lawrence Park

Cleveland Foremen Hear May Dinner Address at Hotel Corry

At last evening’s May dinner meeting of the Steel Age Foremen's Club at Hotel Corry, about thirty attendees heard Cleveland sales representative from the storm sash and screen division of the Corry-Jamestown blane, Mr Criffenton, address the group.

Arenes Ka Eave Soeseland Hotel Corry Corry

DAR Hosts Meeting At Foster Davis Home

Brokenstraw Valley Chapter D A R met at Mrs Foster Davis North Center street yesterday afternoon with 19 members. Mrs Lyle Stranahan led the program recounting ancestor Mrs Massy Harbison a 1700s pioneer who endured captivity scalping and eventual escape. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for June 5 at Mrs G L Auer East Congress Street.

Brokenstraw Valley The DAR Foster Davis North Center Street Lyle Stranahan Spartansburg Massy Harbison Freeport Davis Horton Davis George van Sickle Findley Lake G. L. Auer East Congress Street

Miss Karen Ross Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Miss Karen Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Ross of Wright street celebrated her tenth birthday with a party at home for 21 girls from her fourth grade class at the junior high school from 3 30 to 6 o clock. Games were played and prizes won by Tody Meerdink Joan Harmon Ruth Ellen Abbey and Doris Craker. Each guest received a miniature Spring tulip fairy a decorated birthday cake ice cream and chocolate. Miss Ross received many gifts from friends.

Karen Ross Walter Ross Wright Istreet Ross Hallie D. Stryder Miss Ross Tody Meerdink Joan Harmon Ruth Ellen Abbey Doris Craker

Speaker Praised for Improving Employee Relations Talk

A speaker emphasized better relations between employees and management. The audience welcomed his talk last evening and the June meeting is scheduled for the fifth.

W R C Plans To Attend Convention

The Women s Re- Jet Corps No 49 met for a two pm business and social session at the LG OF Ballon North Gend er street chaired by Mrs K D Brown. They invited members to the Cleveland district convention in the first week of June. Twenty two new members were welcomed during a month long recruitment drive and gifts were sent to Mrs Florence Smith as her term ends in June.

Women of the Moose Sarah Hansen Pauline Hopkins Nina Jewell Academy of Friendship Cleveland Hollenden Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 98 Charles Wood Charles Hiles Francis McNulty Alphonse Vanssens Violet Ma~rie Theresa Ann Damon Theresa Ann Arthur Fitchy Irene Morgan Menon Ballon North Gend Er Street K. D. Brown Guiné Florence Smith North Hast George Smith America Manley Robbins Marisha Davis Marvin Larlson

Mrs Prank Lilie Captains Winning Team in Local Game

The winning team was led by Mrs Prank Lilie while Mrs Lillie's team lost. Her team will have 4 bangle items for the Winters at the next meeting on June 19 with a special Mother's Day program planned.

Prank Lilie

Local Births Reported From Corry Hospital

A son was born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Stanley Buell of R D x Asah. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Leah Vanord of 800 West Washington street at Corry Hospital. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Emory Banson of 419 Second Avenue at Corry Hospital.

Corry Hospital Stanley Buell Asah Leah Vanord Washington Street Auall Emory Banson Second Avenue Comy Hospital

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