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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1950
Page
5
Corry damestown Mig Corp Foremen's Club and guest Howard Hutzelman met Wednesday evening at the Hotel Orry for a 6:30 smorgasbord. General manager D A Hillstrom hosted. After the meal, 26 members held a brief business meeting led by President Donald Hall. A movie program featuring Mimsen fishing and swimming was shown. A June 7 session plans a picnic.
Spring Creek Township P.T.A. schedules Family Night at Grange Hall West Spring Creek Monday evening May ath. Family contributions include four screen and sandwiches and table service. County 4-H representatives C.G. Tritt and Mr. Melchar will present a taste of 4-H Club Work and show movies. A wood abteridance has been requested for at the business meeting and officer election.
The Cory Senior High School A Cappella Choir and Girls Chorus presented their eighth annual spring concert in the school auditorium last evening with sacred, spiritual and secular numbers. The program includes solos by Patrick Miller and Phyllis Hill, duets, instrumental ensembles, and an encore. Proceeds from tonight's performance go to fund the group's annual trip.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met at the Post Home on North Center Street. President Miss Elea nor Kovach presided as they voted to give 2 to the UK county Council and to place an ad in the annual convention booklet. A second $15 payment to the Corry Memorial Hospital Fund was approved, totaling $60 pledged. Mrs. Tyan Smith received the evening award and further plans for an auxiliary art party were discussed.
Noahs Ark Sunday School class of Evoteelical United Brethren Church met at the Mosher home with 14 members present. Mrs Keith Henton led devotions, Gibert Willink presided, and games followed. Hosts Mr and Mrs Merle Williams hosted guests and Mrs William Armitage Jr will entertain June 1.
Mrs Van Dreser entertained the G G G Club and three guests Mrs Donald Nantes Mrs C K McLeat and Mrs James Carrie at her West Plonsinhstrest home Thursday evening Two tables of contract bridge were played with prizes awarded to Ms Dey Mrs James Sullivan and Mrs Louis Valentine Refreshments included shrimp salad wafers relishes strawberry shortcake whipped cream mints and coffee served by Mrs Vanes
Members of the Princess Pat Club of Spartansburg were entertained by Mrs. A. V. Cochran of Fant. The seven lanes enjoyed the evening sewing and visiting. A salad course and refreshments were served. Plans were made to host a June event and to entertain on May 18th.
The Warm Sugar Social at Cor Community House hosted by the Gonicord Center Cemetery Association featured biscuits eggs pickles and coffee served by Mrs. Sam Stultz Mrs. Velr McCray and Miss Cora McGray. Performers included vocal trio Robert Fish Robert Blakely and Harley Reed with Miss Jeanne Heenel on piano and Miss Shit Jey Hall playing solos. The group netted 25 to fund cemetery maintenance.
The Broken Shaw Valley Chapter of the D A R met at the North Center project home of Mrs Foster E Davis with 20 members present. Regent spoke of the national congress in Washington and F Kince Edwards gave a talk on War and Peace. Light refreshments were served and the year end closing will be held later with Mrs Ralph J Foale.
Mrs Ralph Williams of R D Clymer at a Thursday stork shower hosted by sister in law Mrs Edward Kiason of Findley Lake. Attendees included Miss Marian Matteson of Spring Creek and several local residents. Favors were pink and blue baby shoes and cradles. light fare provided by Mrs Eliason.
The Franz bowling team held a spaghetti dinner last evening at East Main Street home of Mrs. Rosario Caruso. Afterward attendees danced and played canasta. awards were won by Miss Belly Himex and Miss Julli Zepkie, with Lucille Church taking a door prize. Music by Miss Helen Gronosta accompanied the event. bandwiches and coffee were served late.
The Women’s Relief Corps No 48 will host a mother and daughter banquet at the McCray Community House on May 10th at 8 30. Plans were finalized at a Corps meeting with 25 members present, and reservations are underway. The group also announced a talent play TIs A Date to be staged May 18th and 19th at Corry Senior High School auditorium with tickets on sale next week. Tea and cookies were served during the social period.
Washington Cub Pack No. 112 held an election last evening with Mr. and Mrs. E G Mountaly as guests. Nominations produced Mountain as cubmaster and Mountain as assistant, Donald Dingle as committee chair, Mrs. Woodrow Hoss as secretary and publicity, and Mrs. Prior Dubrosky as treasurer with den mothers Mrs. James Smith and Mrs 2 0 Mountain. A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Dubrosky. Potatoes salad, waters, cake, and coffee were served. Next meeting set for May 22 and session for May 25.
Union City notes honor for Miss Gladys Southworth of Union City at a dinner party hosted by Pennsylvania Electric Company women employees. Miss Southworth, soon to marry John Muless of Waterford, was presented with gifts as attendees from Union City and nearby communities share social evening.
Wednesday's all day meeting of the W. E. M. S. of the Church of the Nazarene drew about twenty attendees. Mrs Velma Carmcke of Meadavene attended. A dinner was served at noon. Mrs Clarence Bailey led devotions and prayers. Several choruses and Bible quotations were shared. Mrs Lee Baker offered prayers and the group sang God Will Take Care of You and a birthday song for Mrs Arthur Barton. The session closed with prayer. The June 7 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bailey of B.D. 3.
Twenty nine Women of the Moose met Thursday evening on North Center street with Senior Regent Mrs Leland Willcox presiding. A May 28 event at 6 90 o clock was announced with Mrs Wilcox winning a wrist watch and Mrs Marjorie Gallagher presenting the dance award. Members urged to attend May 14 for officer nominations and Mrs James Blakeslee to chair the hospital meal committee.
Mrs. 5. Durham was re elected president of the Dorcas Class at the First Methodist Church meeting held at the Maple Avenue home of Mrs. Carl Hinman. Officers named for the ensuing year include Mrs. Paul Meer inks vice president Mrs. William Rivok secretary and Mrs. R. Lawrence Davis son treasurer. A chicken supper plan was discussed for the Easter Star banquet at the church.
Wheelock Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Howard Van Tossel in R D 4 with Mrs. Leland Crosscul presiding. The evening featured sociable games and contests run by Mrs. Frank H arves with prizes for Mrs. Lynn Campbell and Bre. Goossent. Cake and coffee were served. Next meeting details will be announced.
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