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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1954

Page

5

Mrs Harry Hall Hosts Bridge Club in East South Street

Mrs Harry Hall of East South Street entertained her contract bridge club last evening with two tables in play. Prize winners were Mrs J Fred Kinley and Mrs Hugh O Hare, while Mrs Howard Ross took the special prize. Guests enjoyed salad and refreshments before adjourning to meet May 20 at Mrs Mary Jourdet’s home.

Harry Hall East South Street J. Fred Kinley Hugh O'Hare Howard Ross Mary jJourdet

Jolly Nine Club elects officers in meeting with Miss Sawyer

The Jolly Nine Club held a Wednesday evening session to elect officers. Diane Sawyer was named president, with Marian Ross as vice president and Virginia Thompson as secretary. Other roles included Jean Swarm treasurer Judy Sawyer Janice Ward guards Thomas Sawyer Lucille Ross mag carriers and Thompson among refreshment staff. Light refreshments followed.

Jolly Nine Club Diane Sawyer Miss Sawyer Marian Ross Virginia ‘Thompson Jean ‘Swarm Judy Sawyer Janice Ward Thomas Sawyer Lucille Ross Miss Thompson Lind Hand Thomas Kerstetter

Warren County Homemakers Tour Showcases Farms and Homes

About 190 members of the Warren County Home Extension group conducted a Wednesday homemakers tour visiting Anderson sisters home in Pittsfield, Spring Creek, and Columbus area sites. They viewed landscaping, remodeling projects, and heard insect control talks. The group gathered at 9 30 am and ended at Mrs Johnston in Bear Lake with Pauline Hoke assisting. A Columbus Extension meeting is set for May 18 at 7 pm at the Grange Hall for anyone interested in caning or finishing trays.

Warren County Warren County Home Extension Group Robert Johnston Anderson Sisters Pittsfield Adams State College

Women Of The Moose Hold Business Session

The Women of the Moose met last evening at the lodge rooms on North Center street with Mrs. Alfred Cone presiding. A large class of candidates was initiated and Jamestown chapter invited Corry to attend May 12. Plans were made to raise funds for co workers pursuing the college of regents degree at the national Chicago convention. Horizon certificates will be awarded next meeting to those meeting national requirements. Nominations for officers due May 20. Attendance prize awarded to Mrs. Lawrence Aldrich. flower centerpiece from Jackson's Floral Gardens won by Mrs. Harold Gale. special prize to Mr. Dorothy Estes. Lunch served.

Women of the Moose North Center Street Alfred Cone Jamestown Corry Cone Jessie Mason College of Regents Chicago Horizon Lawrence Aldrich Harold Gale Jackson’s Floral Gardens Dorothy Estes

Dorcas Class Reelects Officers At Methodist Church

Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church re elected all officers at a regular meeting held Wednesday evening at Mrs Hazel Brockmans East Main home. Officers listed include Mrs Henry Rockman president Mrs Gladys McCloskey vice president Mrs John Ohrn secretary and Mrs K S Durham treasurer. Eighteen members attended and prayers and a Mother tribute were given. Gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee were served. Next session on May 19 will be a tureen dinner at the church.

St. Elizabeth's Guild St. Elizabeth's Church Guild C. T. Anderson Cyril Krona Charles ‘Likby Joseph Micdamus Raymond Bachomer Thomas B. Reed John Waseak Church Hall Barbara Splesman Barbara Lord Joseph Frisina Dorcas Hazel Brockman First Methodist Church East Main Street Henry Rockman Gladys McCloskey John Ohrn K. 5. Durham Lester Lopus Brockman Arthur Burgess Nellie’ Carlson Ray Wolford

Junior High Tri-Hi Y Elects New Officers

The Junior High Tri-Hi Y elected next year’s officers from the seventh and eighth graders. Deanna Marlett will be president with Mary Beth Keppel as vice president Kay Dussett secretary Patrica Kinney treasurer and Patricia Merdink chaplain. The final meeting will install the new officers and details will be announced later.

Deanna Marlett Mary Beth Keppel Kay Dussett Patrica Kinney Patricia Merdink

Miss Maridon Louderback Celebrates Sixth Birthday

The sixth birthday of Miss Maridon Louderback was celebrated at her home on East South Street with 24 kindergarten and neighborhood friends. Games and prize winners included JoElen Mallick and Rosalie Renzi, with pastel decorations and flower seed favors for the children.

Maridon Louderback East South Street JoElen Mallick Rosalie Renzi Bill Wolfe Karen Sue Baker Harrison Keppel Naomi Gronosta Teron Winans Jay Summerville Robert Alexander Patti Lynn Gleason Cathy Willams William Peiffer Jr John Tate Linda Hall Maridon Page Louderback William Peiffer Harold Wolfe Dean Miller Margot Louderback

Columbus Men's Club Meeting Reported

The Columbus Men's Club met at the Columbus Town Hall with 24 members present. They voted to require the decorating committee to continue work and to cooperate with church trustees on canvassing for funds. L. L. Noble of Pennsylvania Gas Company spoke on extending the gas line to Columbus Borough this summer. A program committee and refreshment committee were named for the next meeting. The next gathering is set for June 3.

Columbus Men‘s Club Columbus Men's Club Columbus Town Hall L. L. Noble Pennsylvania Gas Company Columbus Albert Sandburg Frank Dodd Carleton Curtis Earl Messinger Worth Hammond James Curtis J. H. Reagle F. Lowe Edwards Michael 3Ekarek Perry Mead

NFMS Met In Regular Session Last Evening

A church gathering on Essex Street drew good attendance as Mrs. C M Bailey led the program with group singing Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us a Bailey poem Bring Them 15 reading Jesus Includes The All by Mr Hebers song Ninety and Nine prayer by Mrs Merriman Scott Bailey and Delbert Crosscutt business followed with Mrs Allen Foote Mersimary Vine season closed with prayer by Rev Merriman

Malonary Society Essex Street C. M. Bailey Mr. Bailey Jesus Hebers Merriman Scott Bailey Delbert Crosscutt Allen Foote

CGG Club Honors Miss Mary Lou Haight Before Wedding

The CGG Club hosted a bridal shower for Miss Mary Lou Haight, soon to wed Jack Dey, with Mia James Sullivan and Mrs Herold Cragg as hostesses at a Meuid Avenue home. Games, bridge, and a garden themed lunch followed, gifts for Miss Haight and Mrs. Earl Haight noted, and the next meeting was set for May 20 with Mrs. Louis Valentine.

CGG Mary Lou Haight Jack Dey Mia James Sullivan Herold Cragg Meuid Avenue Miss Haight Donald Hall Donald Nantes Earl Haight Groun Louis Valentine

Harbor Half Ladies Hold All Day Meeting

Yesterday the Harbor Half Ladies Aid met at the community house for an all day session. A noon dinner was served to members and families. Hostesses were Mrs. Rupert Morris Mrs. Gordon Fralick and Mrs. Louis Allen. Mrs. Morris president led the business meeting and the afternoon was spent tying off a quilt. Mrs. Oscar Vance had her birthday honored and received several fine gifts.

Harbor Half Ladies Harbor Half Ladies Aid Rupert Morris Gordon Fralick Louis Allen Morris Oscar Vance

WRC Plans Memorial Day Program at 1007 Wall

At the regular Wom en's Relief Corps No. 49 meeting Mrs Merle Long led plans for Memorial Day participation and the standard flower ceremony. Renova tions for the mother and daughter banquet on Tuesday were to be submitted by tomorrow for the McCray Community House venue. Mrs Charles Newman and her committee served cookies and coffee after the session. Next meeting date May 18.

WRC Women's Relief Corps Wall Merle Long Ldies Charles Newman

Circle No 3 Mat For Final Session

Circle No 3 Woman's Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist Church with 18 members and one guest Ella Shay. Mrs Willis Brown presided. a reorganization meeting for the combined chosen was announced for Monday evening. Funds were approved for retired deaconesses and missionary home. Ruth M Smith Children's Home plea to be held at Sheffield on June 3. A mother and daughter banquet was held. Mrs John Mitchell reviewed Where'er the Sun. Committee served strawberry shortcake and coffee.

WSCS Circle No Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Ella Shay Willis Brown Ruth M Smith Sheffield John Mitchell Eleanor Fludzon Irene Mountain Luella Smith

Wheelock Aid Meeting Held At Mrs Leland Crosscut Home

The Wheelock Community Aid group met at Mrs. Leland Crosscut’s home with Mrs. Frank Harvey presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wayne Hopkins, Mrs. Leonard Edwards and Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Harvey gave a talk on soaps and detergents and members spoke about the Homemakers' Day program in Erie. An entertainment contest was organized by Mrs. Charles.

Wheelock Leland Crosscut R. D Frank Harvey Wayne Hopkins Leonard Edwards Harvey Erie Charles

Kennedy Hosts Social After Meeting With Members And Guests

Kennedy and Mrs. Guy Williamsess served jello cake and coffee to nineteen members and one guest. Awards were won by Mrs. Otto and the event included social hour with plans for the next meeting at 8 p.m. A Jam Lanehyn was to entertain afterward.

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