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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
5
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Harrisburg sources say softer inflation in the past month on birth to food prices could delay a recommendation to raise public assistance. The Public Assistance Department noted 247000 Pennsylvanians would feel any changes, with Deputy Secretary Robert B. Wray citing unchanged survey results since September as a factor.
Mrs James Wharton was elected grand regent of the Catholic Daughters of America at the regular lodge meeting last evening. Other officers named include Mrs Leo Hoylen as vice regent and Mrs Mary Sears as a trustee. The group noted state conventions, refreshment committee work, and a memorial gift to Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Helping Hand Club gathered yesterday at TOOF Hall for a premeeting session before its routine business at 2 oclock. Committees led by Mrs Harvey Lovelind and Mrs Ronald Carter planned summer activities while president Mrs Nellie Fier and vice president were absent. meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene on May 24.
Ross of ON City attended an inspection of the Coolliers Club last evening at the VPW Post home. Chief Grayback Mrs Gerry Davis chaired as members voted to donate to the Gancer Fund and Corry Memorial Hospital Fund. Assorted cookies and pastries were served. The next session is scheduled for June.
Frederius of Hein and others hosted a shower in honor of Mrs. T. A. Vanderhoff and her infant son. A display of gifts was presented to the guest of honor after an evening of refreshments. Mrs. Clifford McCray and Mrs. Grace Smith assisted with serving to 20 guests.
The Emmanuel Guild held its regular meeting in the parish hall with Mrs Velma Moot presiding. Members were asked to bring united bank offering envelopes to Sunday’s service and refreshments were served by Mrs Frank Wilcox and Mrs W M Sandburg before adjourning to meet June 12 with Mrs Moore and Mrs Foster Davis as hostesses.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Sari Baressi of 58 Snyder Circle. Mrs Baressi, formerly Dorothy Aymone, welcomed the new arrival.
Mrs. Ivan Jestinik of Clymer Hill hosted Seiota Community Aid at her Hessink home with 27 members present for a noon dinner. Mrs. Hoyt Raymond led devotionals and Mrs. John Kolsteg presided over the business meeting. Plans for a peneske supper and a May 29 bake sale were discussed, with members to contribute and make four inch wool squares for Afghan quilts for disabled soldiers. Guests included Mrs. Raymond Willink and Miss Elizabeth Obausyt.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at McCray Church elected officers at an all day meeting yesterday. A tureen dinner was served as 4021 members and children attended while the landays group tended the church yard. Appointments were Webb McCray president Alton Peterson vice president Towis Sexton secretary Donald Gates treasurer Sam Stultz social secretary Joseph McCray missions and supply work. Plans were also made for a dinner the Indias will serve for the Women’s Betief Corps Mother Daughter Banquet next Wednesday.
Mrs Clarence Dinefelder RD J was surprised by twenty guests who gathered last evening at her home to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments included sandwiches salad baked beans birthday cake and beverages. Gifts were presented to the honored guest by friends and relatives from Youre Pittsfield Corry and Blue Eye.
Two tables of canasta were played at the home of Mrs. Eugene Ones Test. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Don Dickinson and Mrs. George Tinko. Desserts were served and Mrs. Carl McHattie will entertain in two weeks.
Sunny evening at Evangelical United Brethren Chapel saw 100 congregants attend a 6:30 dinner followed by a film “Bible on the Table.” Committees listed include Mrs Burley Banks Mrs Apun Scripp Mrs Dan Culver Mr J Dansberry and Mr Mrs Elbert E Bichtable Mr Mrs J Borstorff and Mr Mrs Downey.
The Corry Dairymen's League board met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker. They planned a meeting for Thursday evening at the McCray Community House with a speaker and discussion of any problems. Refreshments will be served and members are urged to attend.
Mrs Robert Wank entertained for the meeting of the LOY Class of the First Presbyterian Church last evening at her Franklin Street home with 20 members present. Mrs Robert Curtiss, president, will discuss and the members agree to send a delegate to the conference. Sylvin Caledon and Grove City are named. Mrs Robert Tyorell led prayers as the floor prize was awarded to Mrs Maxwell Dever and others. Refreshments were served before adjournment. The attendees plan a picnic in June at the home of Fret Kigley in Finedee Lake.
Members of the King's Daughters Class of the First Methodist Church met yesterday at Mrs. Barnes's home on West Pleasant Street. Ten members were present for a 1 o'clock dinner, followed by a social time. Mrs. William Einst served as waitress during the meeting.
A large turnout of members and families attended a church family dinner at the First Presbyterian Church. Geneva Circle members chaired by Mrs Ray Laurie hosted the event. Miss Francis Hilvhoe spoke about missionary work in Colombia South America. The congregation and church school family plans for a meet on Wednesday, July 8th.
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