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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

5

Kiwanis Club Plans Annual Festival at Mead Park

Kiwanis members met at the Phoenix Hotel for a weekly dinner and heard Walter Auer report on Mead Park improvements and future development. Barry Barach announced festival arrangements with Ferris Co for Mead Park during the July 4 week, as Glenn Mead Day and festival committees expand concessions. Raymond Seastead praised candy ball gum machines sales. next week’s meeting moves to McCray Church with a 6 PM departure from the hotel under Joseph Myers.

Mead Park Glenn Mead Raymond Seastead al A Arthur 3. Martin McCray Church Phoenix Hotel Joseph Myers Agriculture Committee FEA David Livingston Lynn Rice Grive

Out Of Town Guest Honored At Club Social Gathering

Mrs. Robert A Ott of East Proderink Street hosted a social evening with three tables of contract bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. Frank Graft regular prize, Mrs. C W Bracken special award, and Mrs. Harold Powall ogra bingo. Attending were Mrs H Langdon Rowe, Mrs W Jones, Mrs Horton J Davis, Mrs Walter H Scott, Mrs George R Jackson, Mrs Ellsworth Holt, Mrs Raymond Anderson, and Mrs Grace Penniman.

Robert A. Ott East Proderink James WI Breadon Montclair B.J Frank Graft C. W. Bracken Harald Powall Prise H. Langdon, Rowe W. Jones Horton J. Davis Walter H. Scott George R. Jackson Ellsworth Holt Raymond Anderson Grace Penniman

Chevrolet Dealers Meet at Hotel Corry Dinner

About twenty nine Chevrolet dealers and managers gathered Thursday at the Hotel Corry for a district dinner. Ralph Smith chaired with George Shultz and Allen Coho assisting as Chevrolet reps. Carl Wirgess of Buffalo described school bus body construction and demonstrated a vehicle, while talks covered Chevrolet truck and light vehicle standings.

Chevrolet Hotel Corry Buffalo Ralph Smith George Shultz Allen Coho Carl Wirgess Mr. Smith Shultz Coho Robert, Lewis Robert Bunce Dan DeCoux Thomas ‘Motors

Fellowship League Met Last Evening at St Pauls Church

Mr and Mrs Gerald Staples hosted 24 Lutheran Fellowship League members at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev Harry S Bowman spoke on mission work in Liberia and led the discussion. President D Armour Billstrom presided. next meeting is June 16 at Larson cottage Findley Lake with singing games and dessert served by Mrs Staples.

Fellowship League Gerald Staples St Wayne Street Lutheran Fellowship League St. Paul's

Fairview P T A Mock Bake Sale In Progress

The Fairview School P T A holds a mock bake sale to raise funds for a movie projector. Photos of baked goods were taken home by students, and parents are asked to contribute to support the purchase. Students will collect the money and hand it to teachers.

Fairview P. T. A Fairview School

Bridge Tournament In Evie To Begin Tonight

Bridge tournament at the Lawrence Hotel Evie starts this evening and runs through Saturday and Sunday with sessions in the afternoons and evenings. All duplicate bridge players invited. The mixed pairs event begins at 8 oclock tonight. Saturday opens at 1 oclock and the team of four event is set for 1 pm Sunday.

Lawrence Hotel Evie

Piano Students Spring Recital At Methodist Church Parlor

Declamenasy piano students of Mrs Earl Ruiter and Miss Naomi Johnson present their annual spring recital on Saturday at the Methodist Church parlors. The public is invited to attend. On June 4 the advanced students of Miss Jomaom will give recitals.

Earl Ruiter Naomi Johnson Jomaom

Spring Creek Grange Hod Anniversary Party

The Tath anniversary of the Spring Creek Grange was celebrated last evening with a capacity attendance. Ten Granges from Warren Crawford and Brie counter were represented and a tu reen dinner began the festivities. During the evening meeting remarks were given by Pash Masters JA Bosak and Rolla McGray of Waterford Pomona Master Bears George E Demming featuring FAVE att Nnteresting history of Me Grinte and a respite of the Events Was the ontine end serving in birthday caleo.

Spring Creek Warren Crawford Briecounter Pash Masters JA Bosak Rolla McGray Waterford Pomona Master Bears George E. Demming Ontine

D. of A Officers Elected at Conception Court No 35

Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 35 elected officers last evening with Miss M Agnes Lynch named committee chair. Grand Regent Mrs Jerome F Needham announced plans for a June installation and Holy Communion events at St Elizabeths and St Eds. May 23 dinner for Court St Rita No 24 at K of G auditorium. reservations due May 19.

Oi City K. of G Leo Hoylen Holy Name Society St. Edward's Hall Leo Rhynard M. Agnes Lynch Jerome F. Needham Durin la Verne Miller George Williams James Cassid Kathyrn Green Robert Sanders Fin Stal Donald Nante Theresa Boeniat Monitor Walter Wotus Sentinel Milded Denton Organis Mary Hand Geraldine Sullivan Stanley Malek Rhynard Harold Cragg Bugh Meinhaupt Nantes Carl Peterson Cleve Morton Julia Zepka William Swan James Wharton Treve Cippell Hoylon

Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs. Ott in City Home

A delightful bridge luncheon was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. Bracken on North Center street in honor of Mrs. Robert A. Ott Jr formerly Phoebe Wagner. Four tables of contract bridge were in play. Card awards went to Mrs. Robert Galbreath, Mrs. Ruere Grice, and Mrs. Ott.

William A. Proctor Atlante City Lord Watrous James N. Breadon Montclair Robert A. Ott East Frederick Street Ruth Campbell Clarendon Douglas Rozelle East Main Street Mary Jane Rozelle William ‘Stright Larimer Edinboro State Teachers College Miss Rozelle Wallace ’. Young Wright Street Bradford R. A. Ott, Jr Robert A. Obl, Jr Phoebe Wagner W. Bracken North Center Street Robert Bracke Sharles Bracke Avi Robert Galbreath Ruere Grice Ott

Ninth Grade Party Planned at Corry Junior High

An annual ninth grade party at Corry Junior High School will be held this evening in the gym from 8 to 1 with 128 ninth graders and faculty attending. Principal Harold G. Wolfe appointed faculty chairmen for committees aided by student helpers.

Corry Crelack Harold G. Wolfe Florence Daye Rush Wright J. Donald Watson Ramsey Rogers WN. 1 Boscon

North Clymer Couple Honored On 52nd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Meerdink of North Clymer were honored at a family party on East Smith Street for their 52nd wedding anniversary. Attendees included the Meerdinks’ relatives from North Clymer and nearby towns, with shared refreshments and a cake. The couple received a gift from the group.

North Clymer William Meerdink Paul Meerdink East Smith Street Lloyd Meerdink Famly City Glenn Meerdink Wilbur Mourdink

Carter Hill Ladies Aid Elects Officers

Carter Hill Ladies Aid met for an 11 day gathering with Mrs Creed Smith. A par en dinner was served at noon and Mrs Allen Peterson, president, presided over the business session and officer elections. Milton Moris was named president, Harley McCray vice president, Arthur Morris secretary, Harold Howard treasurer. Prizes awarded to Nelson Williams, McGray, and Archie Hurlbut during the social period. Next session set for Peterson home with time to be announced.

Creed Smith Allen Peterson Milton Moris Iarley McCray Arthur Morris Harold Howard Nelson Wiliams Mc Gray Archie Hurlbut Peterson

Open House Planned for 92nd Birthday in Marion Street Home

Mrs. Theodore Bradley of 40 Marion Street will be honored on her 92nd birthday with an open house hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aikens. Guests are invited from 6 to 10 PM. Mrs. Bradley, in good health, recently relocated from Spartanburg after 21 years.

Theodore Bradley Marion Street Roy Aikens

B-5 Club Honors Mrs Dirks with Bridge Night Prizes

Mrs Arthur Crowell hosted the B-5 Club on Wes Smith street with two auction bridge tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Henry Hicks and Mrs Edwin Cole. A shower of gifts for infant Larry Dirks occurred, and hostesses served sandwiches doughnuts and coffee. Next Wednesday Mrs Walter Darnofall of Sciols road will entertain.

Dirks Arthur Crowell Wes Smith Street Auction Bridge Henry Hicks Edwin Cole Kenneth Dirks Dobn Larry Walter Darnofall Sciols Road

Mother and Daughter Banquet at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The W. S. W. S Mother and Daughter banquet honoring 138 attendees was held last evening at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Dinners were served by the church men at 6:30 pm. Mrs. Keith Henton presided as toastmistress with a program featuring greetings, musical selections, awards for oldest and youngest mothers, and a skit by the W. S. W. S and Girls' Missionary Guild.

Warren W. Hutchinson Church Street Columbus Oho Bawin Pardink Lakewood George Ellsworth Marton Street Donald Gady North Center Street Buffalo Cynthia Sus Cady Children's Hospital Leslie Akam Wesleyville Dan Culver Evangelical United Brethren Church Culver Iw. S. W Keith Henton Leon VanTassel Patricia Plemine Girls’ Missionary Guild Polo

Epsilon Phi Chapter Meeting Hosted by Mrs Curtis

The Epsilon Phi Chapter of Meta Sigma Phi met last evening at Mrs 4H. Curtis on East Congress street. Guests from Lambda Chapter included Mrs Arthur Wiler and Mrs Robert Emmington who presented a gavel with the Beta Sigma Phi crest and a leather book. Mrs Emmiento delivered a cultural message on the organization and committees were named for the year. The meeting ended with ritual and Mizpah. Dessert was served by Mrs Quins and the May meeting will be with Mrs Euland Harvey.

Epsilon Phi Quins Euland Harvey North

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