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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1954

Page

5

Miss Mary Lou Haight Feted At Kitchen Shower

A kitchen shower for Miss Mary Lou Haight drew about 30 guests who brought gifts for her upcoming wedding. Out of town attendees and local guests joined in the celebration with decorative miniature figures and a luncheon.

Mary Lou Haight Canasta Halight Donald Helford Arthur Scheppner Kathie ‘Boag John Goda Mia Rollin Jewell Virgil LaRusso Erie

Circle No 1 Meets in May Monthly Session at church

Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No 1 met at First Methodist Church with 31 members and two visitors Mrs Gerald Hoyt and Miss Florence Sanden. Devotions centered on Mother's Day. The group approved gifts to migrant workers on Lake Erie retired deaconesses missionaries and Blodgett Home. June 3 picnic at Ruth M Smith Children's Home Shefield announced. Performances by Mrs James Wells Miss Sanden and Barbara Roberts. Reading of Our Own Back Yard from Where'er the Sun. Ice cream cake tea and coffee served before adjournment. Next meeting date pending.

WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Gerald Hoyt Girard Florence Sanden A. Johnson Herbert Loveland Lake Erie Blodgett Hazelton Ruth M. Smith Sheffield James Wells Misa Sanden Barbara Roberts James Donaldson

Country Club Officials Address Rotary Club

Jack Castor president of the Country Club spoke to the Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry last evening. He traced the club’s growth from its 1921 founding to the present and noted improvements. Charles Shuss spoke as acting pro. Visiting Rotarian James Anderson of Beaver Pax attended, with guests W. H. Bell of Cleveland and Cpl. N. Madison home on furlough.

Worry Country Club Jack Castor Duane Fogle Rotary Club Hotel Corry Castor Charles Shuss

Neighborhood Club Luncheon Highlights May 18 Meeting

Edna Williams of Beaverdam hosted a Neighborhood Club luncheon at 1 PM with twelve members and guests including Miss Alice Hodge and Mrs. Dalton Weldner. Birthday honors went to Mrs. Lillian Oltaway with a secret sister Kit. bingo prizes were won by Mrs. Bennett Mrs. Jasper Drake and Mrs. Harry Fitch.

Neighborhood Club Edna Willams Beaverdam Alice Hodge Mra James Bennett Dalton Weldner Lillian Ol~taway Bennett Jasper Drake Harry Fitch William Haenel

Miss Shirley Gurney Engaged to Richard Chase

Mrs Mildred Roberta of 2151 West Pleasant announces the engagement of her niece Miss Shirley Gurney to Richard Chase son of Mr and Mrs Paul Chase of 116 York Street Miss Gurney attends Corry Area High School as a senior and Chase is a 196% graduate and sales manager at Esso Hall No wedding date has been set.

Shirley Gurney Mildred Roberta West Pleasant Street Richard Chase Paul Chas York Street Muss Gurney Corry Area Chase Focal High Nchno Esso

Girl Scout Leaders Meet at Mead Park Cabin

Neighborhood Girl Scout Leaders Club gathered at the Mead Park cabin for a dinner of shish kebobs and steak cubes. Mrs. Delbert Humes of Waterford was elected district chairman and plans stressed day camp and recruiting new leaders for Brownie troops at the Junior High and Washington School entries. Troop participation in the Jaycee Sportsman Show is announced for May 13 and 14.

Mead Park Girl Scout Leaders Club Delbert Humes Waterford Fairview Washington School

Lillian Guild Dinner Hosts Nominating Committee Named

A large turnout for Emmanuel Episcopal Church Lillian Guild at Mrs W W Hammond’s home on West Frederick. A tureen dinner was served at 6 30 with Mrs Morris Bonsteel and Mrs M B Reed as hostess committee. Mrs Don Williams presided and named Mrs Hammond Miss James Macinnes Mrs H J Davis and Mrs HL Rowe as nominating committee. A food sale is planned for June 5 with Hammond and Macinnes as co chairmen. Next guild meeting June 1.

Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church W. W. Hammond West Frederick Street Morris Bonsteel M. B. Reed Don Williams Hammond James Macinnes H. J. Davis HL. Rowe Macinnes Guites

Surprise Stork Shower Honors Two Columbus Mothers

A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Roger Amy and Mrs. Herbert Melcher of Columbus. Held at East Congress street home of Mrs. Robert McClintock, guests played games with prizes to Mrs. John Kissman and Mrs. Jack Dempsey. Pink favors and spring corsages given, dessert refreshments served, with Mrs. Dale Waterhouse of Mayville among out of town guests.

Roger Amy Herbert Melcher Columbus Robert McClintock Congress Street John Kissman Jack Dempsey Dale Waterhouse Mayville

Haskins Family Welcomes Daughter Susan Marie

A daughter Susan Marie was born Sunday at Brem Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Haskins of Union City formerly Evelyn Baty of this city. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Barr of Second Avenue and the new baby was welcomed by family.

Susan Marie Brem Memorial Hospital Robert Haskins Union City Haskins Evelyn Baty This City Edward Barr Second Avenue

Rev Cyril Cooper Speaks at Holy Name Society Meeting

The St Thomas Holy Name Society heard Rev Cyril Cooper of Titusville speak on the power of prayer and the Virgin's intercession. The meeting followed the recitation of the rosary at St Edward's School and discussed a summer lawn festival plan to be announced. A Holy Hour practice then followed.

Cyril Cooper Holy Name Society St. Thomas’ Holy Name Society Titusville Ueseyston Cooper St. Edward's School

Good Friends Club Meets At Mrs Earl Munn Home

Mrs Earl Munn of R D 2 hosted the Good Friends Club for a regular meeting with all members present. The group enjoyed 500 with prize winners Mrs Nielen and Mrs Walter Pier. A fruit salad lunch followed and the club planned to meet May 18 at Mrs Pier's home, 1416 Marion Street.

Good Friends Club Earl Munn Ilom

Holy Name Society Holds May Meeting

The recitation of the rosary preceded Rt. Elizabeth's Holy Name Society May meeting last evening in the church social hall. President Walter Sweet led the session and plans were made for a June picnic. The group announced a Communion in a body at the 8 15 Mass Sunday at the church.

Holy Name Society Rt. Elizabeth’s Walter Sweet

Friendship Aid meets at Mrs Downey’s Wayne street home

Twenty one members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Friendship Aid gathered at the Wayne street home of Mrs Ivan Downey. Mrs John Carrier opened with devotions and Mrs Floyd Dougherty led prayer before a business session led by Miller with the hostess assisting. The date for the next meeting will be announced.

Ivan Downey EUB Friendship Aid Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Wayne Street John Carrier Floyd Dougherty Miller

Newlyweds Raymond Huffman Honored at Bridal Shower

Frienay and relatives honored Mr and Mrs Raymond Huffman who were recently married at a bridal shower Friday evening at the Elgin Methodist Church. About 100 guests attended and presented many useful household items. Visiting extended into the evening with wedding cake jello wafers and coffee served as refreshments.

Frienay Ofgin Raymond Huffman Elgin Methodist Church Huffman

Lady Rebekah Lodge Holds Routine Session

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met at the 100F Hall last evening with charter draped in memory of Carrie Payne and Merle Akam. Noble Grand presided. refreshments served by Mrs. Fred Hoenes Mrs. A Pier and Mrs. Loretta Belden. Next meeting set for May 18.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Carrie Payne Merle Akam Noble Prand Fred Hoenes A. Pier Loretta Belden Hostes

Baby Shower Honors Mrs Herbert Heidler

Mrs Clyde Johnston of North Center street entertained at a baby shower for her sister Mrs Herbert Heidler of Columbus. Nine friends attended and played cards with prizes to Mrs Arthur Neylon and Mrs Frank Ferry. Refreshments included decorated cake jello coffee and yellow stork cup favors. Mrs Heidler received gifts and a floral corsage. Out of town guests included Mrs Thomas Mi and Mrs Ferry from Columbus.

Herbert Heidler Clyde Johnston North Center Street Columbus Arthur Neylon Frank Ferry Mra Thomas Mi Mra. Ferry

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