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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1945

Page

5

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Lauren Shreve at Home

Mrs Lauren Shreve was honored Wednesday evening at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lyle Shreve on West Smith Street. Nine attended a pink and white table decor center pieced with a large cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Burton, Mr and Mrs Willard Shreve, Miss Elinor Bale win, Mrs Ruth Bell and the honoree. Mrs Shreve received many gifts.

Lauren Shreve Nhw Lyle Shreve West Smith Street Harry Burton Willard Shreve Elinor Balewin Ruth Bell

Evening Of Cards For Club Members

The U S Club met last evening at Mrs. Florence Colburn's home on West Frederick Street for a pleasant gathering. Two games of 400 were played with prizes awarded to Ross Mead and Evel Matthews. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Ms Leroy Dickinson will host at her West Wayne Street home on May 24.

Florence Colburn West Frederick Street Ross Mead Evel Matthews Leroy Dickinson West Wayne Street

Mother and Daughter Pinquet by United Brethren Society

The United Brethren Missionary Society hosted its annual mother and daughter pinquet on Thursday at 6:30 pm at the church. About 175 attended the tureen dinner and program with group singing, readings, remarks by guild officers, a playlet, solos, and closing prayers.

Missionary, Society Pinquet United Brethren Missionary Society Hugh Mosher Diyan Downey Jerrold Lansberry Lynne Campbell Patricia Campbell Jeanne Heenel Phyllis Halfast Guild Charles Bugbee Irma Gilson Ross Fleming Carrie Payne Howard VanTassel Donna Sherwood Grace Ann Bagley Helen Fredericks Arthur Ingram Harold Fish Lansberry Society Dan Culver Joyce Anderegg

Mrs Mildred Denton Heads Junior High PTA

The final 1945-46 Junior High P T A business meeting at Toom 6 school elected Mrs Mildred Denton as president. Officers include Mrs C W Schota-Darger vice president, Mrs A V Cochin secretary, and Mrs J E B Jerome treasurer. Harald Wolff, junior high principal, thanked members for their support and the financial report showed a healthy treasury balance.

Mildred Denton P. TF. A P.ta Toom T. W. Whitehead Leland Johnston C. W. Schota- Darger A. V. Cochin J. EB. Jerome Harald Wolff P.T.A Treasury

Surprise Shower Party for Mrs Allen Burton

Louie Schotter entertained twelve ladies at her West Geving Street home last night honoring Mrs Allen Burton. The evening featured viewing of photos from India and the Puil Islands captured by Cpl Clarence Schotler. Refreshments included salad, camapnes, pickles, cake, tea and coffee. gifts were presented to the guest of honor with flowers as a complete surprise.

Uss Louie Schotter West Geving Street Allen Burton Cpl Clarence Schotler India Puil Islands Indies

Miss Gordon Hosts Dinner At Hotel Corry

Miss Gordon entertained sixteen friends at dinner at Hotel Corry last evening. The guests were members of the Erie County Professional Home Economies Society including dietitians for schools and utilities. After dinner the group visited Miss Gordon's new weaving shop The Bonnie Wee House for a demonstration.

Daiss Vonetta Gordon Hotel Corry Erie County Professional Dietitians Stoup Miss Gordon Bonnie Wee

Contract Bridge Club Met Last Evening

The Thursday evening contract bridge club met at Mrs. Horton Davis home on West Congress street with eight members present. Awards went to Mrs. E Morrow and Mrs Harold Powell. The hostess offered a delicate course, and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Raymond Anderson on North Center street.

Contract Bridge Club Horton Davis West Congress Street Harold Powell Raymond Anderson North Center Street

Helping Hand Club Holds Routine Meeting

Thirteen members of the Helping Hand Club met yesterday afternoon at the I. O. O. F. Hall. Following a business session led by president Mrs. Edith Carter, a social hour and tureen dinner were enjoyed. The next meeting is scheduled for May 24.

Rebelsilr Helping Hand Club I. 0. O. F. Hall Edith Carter Carter

President Truman’s Mother to Visit for Mother's Day

President Truman will welcome his mother Mrs Martha Truman to the White House this Sunday for Mother's Day. The visit coincides with prayers for victory in Europe and peace in the Pacific. Truman proclaimed a day of prayer marking Germany’s surrender and honoring those who served. About 165,000 Americans were cancer victims in 1944.

Associated Press Washington White House Truman Marthy Truman Independence Vighory Ewope Pacific Trumai Germany

Arpa North Corry Emblem Oil Station Ad

An old classified style notice for Arran Arpa North Corry Emblem Oil Station at Ni Center Columbus Ave uses CLENZOLENE cleaning fluid for home use with contact phone listed as 34 08L. The fragment mentions Vv S Armitage as phone manager.

Arran Arpa North Corry Emblem Columbus Ave Vv. S. Armitage Peer Mane

Kiwanis Club Hears WPB Director On V E Day Meaning

The Kiwanis Club met at the Ritz Restaurant with 20 members and guests. Rev H Ray Harris and Father William Martin spoke on the Meaning of V E Day and the future peace for the nation. Three new members Claire Porter William Zafiropulog Robert Wilcox were elected. Robert Bumbaugh presided and Walter Peake will present pins. Next week WPB Erie director Ralph Da Lancey will discuss Priorities.

Kiwanis Club WPB Ritz H. Ray Harris William Martin Robert Bumbaugh Claire Porter William Zafiropulog Robert, Wilcox Walter Peake Bumbrugh Speater Erie Ralph da Lancey

Corry Women Attend Union City Club Meeting

Mrs Louis Poradora hosted the Corry women in Union City for a club evening featuring contract bridge. Awards went to Mrs Lestor Danner Mrs Walter Krupa and Mrs J Frederick Kinley. A late supper of chicken salad relishes hob rolls and coffee was served. Mr Lowe Edwards to host May 22 at West Mayne Street.

Alwo Suvies Contract Bridge Louis Poradora Union City Lestor Danner Walter Krupa J. Frederick Kinley Foradora Lowe Edwards West Mayne Street

McCray Ladies' Aid Tureen Dinner at Community Hall

The McCray Ladies Aid enjoyed a tureen dinner yesterday at the Community Hall due to rain delaying cemetery work for Decoration Day. Fifteen attended and a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Velma McCray set the next gathering for June 14.

McCray Ladies’ Aid Velma McCray

Bogart Free To Marry Lauren Bacall In Las Vegas

Humphrey Bogart obtained a divorce from Mayo Methot Bogart in a private hearing before District Judge George Marshall. He announced plans to marry Lauren Bacall later in November, with the action proceeding smoothly and without contest.

500 Club Meeting Thursday Evening

The 500 Club met at Mrs. Mary DeLury’s home on South Center street with two tables in play. Awards went to Mrs. C. J. McLean, Mrs. Phillip Zalaneck and Mrs. Elwood Baccus. A late supper featured tying salad, hot rolls, stray berry shortcake and coffee. Next meeting planned for two weeks at Ms. Richard Rossbacker’s home on West Church street.

500 Club Mary DeLury South Center Street C. J. McLean Phillip Zalaneck Elwood Baccus DeLury Richard Rossbacker West Church Street

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