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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1948

Page

5

Robert Shannon Honored By Friends At 500 Club

Friday evening Mr and Mrs Everett Phillips hosted the 500 club at 415 West Church Greet. Two tables played cards and awards went to Robert Shannon. Mrs Phillips served a light course with waters birthday cake ice cream and coffee to guests. Mr Shannon celebrated his birthday and received a group gift.

Robert Shannon Everett Phillips 415 West Church Shannon Phillips Waters Shanfon

Miss Naomi Johnsons Students Spring Piano Recital

The intermediate and advanced piano students of Miss Naomi Johnson will present their annual Spring recital on Tuesday evening at 8 oclock at the First Methodist Church. Twenty students will participate and the public is invited. Mr and Mrs T Roger McCray of Buffalo are visiting relatives here, including Webb McGray and Tryin Young.

Naomi Johnson First Methodist Church T. Roger McCray Buffalo Webb McGray KR. D Mrs Tryin Young Bast Pleasant

Opening Dance Launches Corry Country Club Season

Foday at Country Club opens the 1948 season with a dance for members and out of town guests. Johnnie Himebaugh and his Erie six piece orchestra provide music from 10 to 1. The main club room features spring floral decor and door prize drawings will be held. Committee members include Dr. Lyle Compton, Richard Bachomer, Rasselas Brown, Walter Hindman, and Roger Brown. Several local residents plan trips and activities around the event.

Foday Corry Country Club Johnnie Himebaugh Erie Lyle 8. Compton Richard Bachomer Rasselas Brown Walter Hindman Roger Brown Corry Senior High School Philip Louis Lucile Orites Qerry Junley High School General Assembly George Shoop Shoon J. Pred Kinley Association Herbie Johnson

Bible Club Rally Draws 450 at Prest Baptist Church

The Interdenominational Bible Club Rally at Prest Baptist Church last evening drew 450 attendees from the city and surrounding areas. Miss Alma Mae Harrison led the chorus with pieces by the Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School orchestra.

Prest Baptist Church Alma Mae Harrison Erie Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School Orchestra Wanda Aldrich Tacquieline Paulson Randall Sherwood Richard Lee Mildred Hammet Erie County Bible Club George Bagley Ruth Cole Kimber Bellig Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Wesleyville Kim Sky WERC

Amici Bible Class Met At Armitage Home

Amici Bible Class of the E. U. B. Church met at Mr. and Mrs. William Armitage North Center Street last evening with 20 members present. Mrs. E. V. McClintock led devotions and letters from a minister’s wife in Finland and a Polish girl were read. Mrs. Fish and Mrs. Robert Davis were named to the missionary committee for June. A May fund for Bible Club work was reported, and awards were given to Mr. G. T. Bergman, Mrs. Esther Pound, and Miss Pound for games. Committees served refreshments, and the next meeting is set for June 11.

William Armitage St. of North Center Street M. Fist E. V. McClintock Finland Fish Robert Davis Japan G.T. Bergman Esther Pound Floyd Dougherty Hugh Mosher

Helen Shoppe Bowling Team Hosts Friday Party

Helen Shoppe bowlng team members enjoyed a four party Friday evening traveling to Jamestown for a chicken dinner. After the repast the group adjourned to Colonial Gardens for dancing. The gathering included a stork shower honoring Mars Norman Mitchell who received two gifts. Attendees included Mrs Peter Russell Mrs T Lillie Mrs Mitchell Mrs Cloyd Cummings Miss Doris Sickier and Mrs Garald Proctor.

Helen Shoppe Jamiestown Colonial Gardens Mars Norman Mitchell Peter Russell T. Lillie Mitchell Cloyd Cummings Doris Sickier Garald Proctor

Daughters and Sons born to local families

A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James McEvoy at Illinois Central Hospital in Chicago. The newborn arrives as Mr McEvoy, formerly of Corry, is noted as a former resident. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Chetty of RD 1 at Corry Hospital, marking another addition to local families.

James McEvoy Illinois Central Hospital Chicago McEvoy Corry Robert Chetty RD. 1 Corry Hospital

Presbyterian Guild Held Tureen Dinner at Church Parlor

Presbyterian Woman's Guild met at the church parlors yesterday afternoon. The service began with hymns and prayers led by acting president Mrs. Florence Amy. Members remembered former president Mrs. John W. Rickers. Reports from meetings in Eastusville were heard and the next gathering set for June 11 at Mrs. Nevin Dickson's home in Meneville. Marilyn Canfield performed three piano solos. A tureen dinner followed at 5 o'clock hosted by Mrs. A. O. Sandburg and Mrs. Amy.

Uy Anornvor Jeune Presbyterian Guild Presbyterian Church Florence Amy John W. Rickers Amy Gilbert’ Boyd Eatusville Nevin Dickson Meneville Marilyn Canfield Bayer A. 0. Sandburg

Treon Luncheon to Benefit Bethesda Orphans Home

The Treon Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church invites the public to a luncheon Wednesday in the church basement from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes meatloaf escalloped potatoes cole slaw home made rolls cakes and coffee. Proceeds aid Bethesda Orphans Home near Meadsville.

Aue Uniens Wong Treon Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church U. S Canada John Street Charles A. Williams Bethesda Meadsville

Inquisitors Banquet Set for May 29 at Corry Club

The 3rd annual Inquisitors Club banquet will be held May 29 at Corry Country Club, starting about 6:20 PM after a day of golf weather permitting. Bristol club president Richard Gonk will not attend as guest of honor. Willum Dall of Corry will attend and preside at the business meeting with officer elections. Ray Spring Four quartet and others will perform. twenty door prizes, social time, and a full dinner are planned with committees named for tickets, program, arrangements, and sanquel.

Nunayen Raymond Mig. Company Inquistors’ Club Corry Country Club Richard Gonk Tnquisitors' Club Bristol Cent Corry Club Willum Dall Henry Wheeler Mr Dall Richard Bachofner Ray Spring Alphonse Vanssens Raymond Bachofner Victor E. Ori Richard Hurlbut Roy Reed Richard Bachomer Russell Casset William Dahl Sanquel Gerald Staples

Noahs Ark S S Class Plans Wiener Roast

Noahs Ark Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mr and Mrs Sherwoods West Church Street residence. Devotions were led by Mrs Charles Rich with William Crane presiding. The group announced an upcoming combined Sunday School meeting at the church and a future Wiener roast with details to follow. The social portion featured cake with whipped cream coffee and tea.

Evangelical United Brethren Church MR. Sherwood West Church Street Charles Rich William Crane Simday School

Birthday Club Honors Member Last Evening

Birthday Club members gathered at the West Wayne Street home of Mrs. Frederick Haenel to honor Mrs. Michael Piverrillo with bingo entertainment and awards to Lawrence Moray, Mrs. William Hemple, Mrs. George Rhodes, and Mrs. Babcock. Door prize went to Mrs. McCray. guest prize to Mrs. Babcock. Mrs. Piverrillo received a money gift as the table featured Spring Mowers, a decorated birthday cake, and tea or coffee. Next meeting set for May 7 with Mrs. Rhodes hosting.

Birsmay James Babcock West Wayne Street Frederick Haenel Michael Piverrillo Mds Lawrence Moray William Hemple George Rhodes Babcock McCray

William Belser 9 Honored At Concordt School Birthday Party

Mrs Frisk Belser hosted a Concordt School third grade birthday party for her son William. Nine-year-old William celebrated with singing, pictures, and games. Guests included Craig Seastead Betty Jane Thomas Jack Beers Wayne Skinner and Raymond Wiggers. Decorations featured butterflies birds yellow and green. Cakes and ice cream were served by Miss Idibelle Gordon and the class.

William Belser Frisk Belser Concordt School William Craig Seastead Betty Jane ‘Thomas Jack Beers Wayne Edward 1 Skinner Raymond Wiggers Idibelle Gordon Glass Mary Anderson Miss Gordon Ruth Dahlilland Stanley Nichols Willis Brown Becky Gordon Bobby Ben Belser

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