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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
5
Mrs. William Haenel of West Frederick street entertained the Neighborhood Club and guest Mrs. Ellen Gowder Wednesday evening at her home. Bingo was played and awards were won by Mrs.
Ruth Weidner and Mrs. Mary Stafford hosted a social evening with sandwiches, pie and coffee. Members adjourned to meet May 17 at Mrs. Stafford's home to honor Mrs. Lilian Ottaway's birthday.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the V F W met with Mrs Maurice Porter presiding and named chairmen for the year including Mrs Helen Stupal membership Mrs Clyde Reynolds hospitality Mrs Hazel Shuiss rehabilitation Louis Landy Americanism Mrs Berdens Mc Graw publicity and Mrs Clara B Haight poppy day. They approved buying new text towels for the club kitchen and planned attendance at the Northwest County Council meeting in Union City on May 6. Mrs Reynolds won a special prize and Mrs H L B MacLees received the evening’s award. The next meeting is set for May 17.
Miss Geraldine Ware entertained her card club at the Maple avenue home of her uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs R B Moller. Guest Mrs Ross Fegley substituted. winning bridge scores by Mrs Joseph Furst and Mrs Arthur Treat. Dessert refreshments served late. On May 17 the club will dine at Deerhead Inn and then play at Mrs Robert Grice’s home.
Mrs Blanche Tarbell returns home from Sioux City after weeks away during her brother in law Fred McCray illness. Charles Firster resumes duty at Camp Atterbury after furlough with his mother in Elgin. George Gordon family from Pleasant Gap visit relatives here. Paul Dillingham of Binghamton New York returns home after visiting Don Williams family in East South street. Sam Bell and Burton Jourdet set for Louisville to attend the Kentucky Derby. Walter Windahl and party visit Jamestown on business. Pvt William W Baker leaves for California after furlough with his parents in R D 1.
Miss Julia Ficcards hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at 28 West Church Street for Miss Virginia Purcell and her forthcoming marriage to William Keener on May 26. Twenty one friends attended. prizes for canasta and 500 went to nine guests. Favors were mint baskets and guests enjoyed a potato salad tea with treats and a red rose corsage for the bride.
Wheelock Aid met at the host’s home with Mrs Leland Cros cut president presiding. Mrs Leonard Edwards and Mrs James Babcock were named to attend the district leaders meeting. Plans for Summer desserts sewing school and a textile painting study were discussed. The prize in the social contest went to Mrs Croscot and the group will reconvene May 17.
The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of D A R heard a report on the national congress in Washington during a Thursday session hosted by Mrs. W W Graham for 20 members. Delegates included Mrs Walter Auer with others, a musical program followed, and refreshment service concluded the gathering. The June meeting is slated for Mrs R A Ott Sr’s Simmer home.
Mrs William Halfast hosted seven members and one guest Mrs Donald Patterson for a card party Thursday night Awards went to Mrs Lewis Hopkins and Mrs George Valletti A dessert coffee and course were served The next party is set for May 11 with Mrs Donald Dickinson as host
A Wednesday evening gathering honored Hazel Wellman of East Columbus Avenue. The party was hosted at her brother H. S. Wellman’s Spring Street home where a Plane dinner was served for the birthday guest.
The W R C No 49 Andrews Post Auxiliary served a noon ham dinner for about 80 at LO OF Hall raising 81 to fund Mrs Merle Longs trip to the department convention in Altoona June 16 21. A 2 pm meeting honored the oldest member and set plans for a mother and daughter banquet on May 16 with reservations due May 1.
Mrs. Andrew Hansen led 30 members at Cory Chapter 717 Moose meeting in lodge rooms. Reports covered publicity social service homemaking and membership. lamp sale profit 86.44 noted. new benefit books issued. Officer nominations set for May 17. Hospital Guild Chapter Night planned with Mrs. Henry Davis Sr. In attendance award went to Mrs. C. B. Lindberg.
An all-day Har bor Half Ladies' Aid gathering occurred yesterday in the Community House. Members sewed together and shared a noon tureen dinner. President Mrs Earl Chelson led the afternoon meeting. the group voted to present a quill to the Rudolph Silvis family and plan the next session with a community House cleanup.
Mirg Atlas margacey macs and Michael Balog wed at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in a 2 nuptial mass. The ceremony featured Spring flowers, Rev. John DeSantl officiating, and a single ring ceremony. The couple resides at 108 Hatch Street and both attended Comny schools.
Yesterday morning the First Methodist Church local kindergarten held a closing program with ten graduates and two junior members in aqua caps and gowns. Mrs Kit Leeds presented diplomas as parents and relatives looked on while the class sang America.
Mrs. Mary Jourdet of Mead Avenue entertained the bridge club with all members present. Awards for card play went to Mrs. J Fred Kinley and Mrs. Howard Ross, with a special prize to Mrs. Percy Corbin. Hostess served dessert. next gathering scheduled in two weeks at Miss Ruth Bennett’s home.
The C. G. G. Club honored Mrs. Harold Cragg and Mrs. Louis Valentine along with guest Mrs. Richard Bachemer at a surprise birthday event. A chow mein dinner at the Hotel Corry preceded an evening of social cards and gifts for the honorees.
Payette county detectives say a 16 year old boy is held for questioning in the fatal shooting of 18 year old Charles M Dailey of New Geneva. Charles Kline was arrested after being found hiding behind a rock about 200 yards from the scene. Dailey was visiting at his sister Mrs Marion Dive's Brownfield Hollow home when he was shot.
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