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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

5

May Queen Ceremonies Honor Corry Girls On Hilltop Camp

Allegheny area students Miah Hilentett Anderson and Mary Loveland from Cory Meadeville are to serve as junior pages in the court of the May Queen during tonight’s hilltop camp May Day ceremony. Senior queen Helen will crown Mrs Doria Ochsenhirt. Senior court includes Winetta Robertson Marjorie Wible Gedryta Seltz Genevieve Cook Ruth Rice and Christine Schwarts oversees the event.

Corry Miah Hilentett Anderson Satiss Mary Loveland Wolk of Cory Allegheny Allege Meadville Ampuy Doria Ochsenhirt Helen Winetta Robertson Marjorie Wible Pilebursh Gedryta Seltz Swissvale Genevieve Cook Bloomfulé N. J Ruth Ricevod Allee David Cleveland Helights Christine Schwarts

Society notes drift with travels and visits across towns

Rev and Mrs Janes and Bethan of Went Church street leave for a vacation in Nolesville Virginia and Dunwellen New Jersey. Miss Sears and Miss McIntyre of Warsaw arrive for a weekend with Sears family in Corry. Diane Pogle departs for Northampton Mass to visit sister Betty Porle. Line Lawson heads to Toledo for a short visit. Bigg couple from New York City stop in Corry en route to California. Local residents study citizenship at Erie federal building. Mrs Maharg and Mrs Logan of Dayton Ohio return home after visiting Georgia Myers. W L Dominy, Federal Works Agency official, leaves after bids for 100 new federal homes.

Janes Bethan Went Church Street Nolesville Helman Dunwellen N. J Mary Elaine Sears Lois McIntyre Warsaw Mss Soat C. J. Sears Maple Avenue Diane Pogle Northampton Mass D Vtel Betty Porle Couley-Dickinson ‘Hospital Line Lawson Hear Bake Toledo Ohio Bigg New York City Corry California Charles Perkins Kate Ausnéhiner J. Morton Bess Metgiel Mary Zajac Federal Building Erie F. A. Maharg J.b.logan Dayton Georgia Myers Northx Center Street W. L. Dominy Federal Works Aency Public Biildings Administration Washington, D. C

Civic Music Week Observed in Erie NP

Civic Music Week will be observed in Erie with invitations extended for membership in the Civic Music Association of the city. The association brings world famous artists and symphonies, with past guests including Flagstadt, Marian Anderson, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Prigg, under its auspices. Admission is by membership card only. no tickets are sold at any time.

Wexmne Lyic Music Erie Civic Music Association Vid State Street Associaton Brie Flagstadt Marian Anderson Philadelphia Orchestra Prigg

ABC Club Member Surprised at Birthday Party

ABC Club members hosted a birthday party for Mis. George Akam at her West Smith Street home last evening. Guests honored the birthday person with a gift while awards went to Mrs. Anns Galligher, Mrs. Akai, Mrs. Harvey Loveland and Mrs. Walter DeJean. H. E. Manley from Yonkers, N.Y., arrived for a brief visit.

G. Uimb Mis George Akam West Smith Street Akan Anns Galligher Akai Harvey Loveland Walter DeJean

Parachutist Saved by Naval Plane

A naval air rescue over the ocean involved Lt Lowrey and crew pulling Ostport from a transport. The smaller plane hovered within 20 feet of the tail, severing the parachute lines as Ostport was dragged aboard. Ostport suffered only minor injuries after receiving 25 stitches.

Wansport Lowrey McCants Ostpoff Leutenant Osiport Mc Janis Navy

Indiana Alumni Hold Social Gathering at Mrs Brown's Home

Seven members of the Indiana State Teachers College alumni met at Mrs. Leon Brown’s West Churely Street home for a social gathering. They discussed the alumni by laws and constitution and planned attendance at the college reunion and homecoming on May 28th. Mrs Brown served refreshments.

Indiana State Teachers’ College Leon Brown West Churely Street Satchlay Brown

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Variety Programs

A partial listing shows NBC Red and NBC Blue lineups with musical performances, drama, and talks. Highlights include Tynace Paderewski, Ruth Chatterton, Kate Smith Hour, and boxing Lew Jenkins vs Bob Montgomery. Weekend track meets, church programs, and the Holland tulip festival are noted among schedules and specials.

Nbcred Tynace Paderewski Aicille Manners Kent Cooper Dixie Girl United Service Organization Thomas E. Dewey al Pearer Kate Smith Mice and Men Ruth Chatterton Allen Cord Hollywood Nbc-Blue B. W. Gibson Committee To Defend America Death Valley Ben Bernie Eddie Cantor NBC MBS Boys Club New York London CBS E. V. O'Hara Kansas City Westminster de Oil

Postmaster Sullivan Speaks to Kiwanis on Defense Bonds

Postmaster James P. Sullivan addressed the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Corry on Defense Bonds and their role in national work. Visitors Jean Clark and W. L. Tominy attended. Plans were made for a joint meeting with the Rotary Club and a fund drive update for the ferris route project. Attendance contest results named teams led by Dr. Paul Weed, Donald Williams, and Harvey Crossett.

Sulliven Kiwanis Club Postustek James P. Sullivan Hotel Corry Postmwater Sullivan Aine Department My. Sullven Inseve Aing Jalna Clark Evte Tominy Waxtsign D.C Rotary Club Paul Weed Donald Williams Lean Blabert Harvey Croscutt

Loncord PTA Plans Tea Fundraiser at Local School

The Loncord PTA will sponsor a tea on Friday evening May 24 at 8 oclock in the school. Mrs A Mountain hosts the May 23 gathering of the tea committee to finalize plans. General chairman is Wicker Nigh and Mildred Denton leads the arrangements.

Loncord Pta Dunford Pta A. Mountain Wicker Nigh Mildred Denton Chatman

Sorority Plans Early Bake Sale by 1941 Members

Mrs Margaret Haleht hosted MM Sorority members on Hash Bond Street for a planning meeting. They arranged a bake sale at the Gift Shop, with Miss Baigh serving refreshments after the session.

M. M. Sorority Margaret Haleht Hash Bond Street Baigh

Daughters of the American Colonists meet at Hotel Corry lunch

Members of the Fort LeBoeuf chapter will hold a lunch meeting at Hotel Corry on Saturday at 7 40 PM. A short business session will include the election of officers and members from Sle, Waterford, Edinboro, North East, and Carty plan to attend.

Fort LeBoeuf The Daughters of the American Colonists Hotel Corry Sle Waterford Edinboro North East Carty

Mrs Earl Hasbrouck Hosts Mor-O-Phun Club Meeting

Mrs Earl Hasbrouck entertained the Mor-O-Phun Club at her Liberty Street home yesterday afternoon. Contests were played and prizes awarded to Mrs C C Wartson and Mrs W B Gibson. Table decorations featured spring mowers and the Ghull wit anes on June ath for al pionie at soon.

Earl Hasbrouck Mor-O-Phun Club Liberty Street C. C. Wartson W. B. Gibson

Erie Women Named Officers of State League

Two Erie women were named to offices in the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters at last night’s meeting in Pittsburgh. Mrs. B. Pley Wright became third vice president and Mrs. C. Harrison Llaid was named one of three at large directors for term one. R. Templeton Smith of Pittsburgh was re elected president of the league.

Erie Pennsylvania League of Women Voters Pliteburgh B. Pley Wright C. Harrison Llaid Aus Reign One R. Templeton Smith Pittsburgh League Charles 2. Chandler West Chester Herbert J. Wetherill Philadelphia Walter J. Blenko Bary

Miss Zella Carroll Honored at Columbus Shower

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Zella Carroll was held at the home of Mrs. Emory Messinger in Columbus. Games were played, prizes awarded to Miss Mildred Swanson Miss Amy Ohrn Miss Florence Damon Mrs. Genope Bansink Miss Mary Waite Mrs. Milton Bonney and Mrs. Pele Christensen. A toast was followed by refreshments and Miss Carroll received lovely gifts.

Zella Carroll Zella

Mrs Hastings Jones Hosts Dinner at Hotel Cory

Mrs Hastings Jones of East Park Place hosted seven guests at dinner last evening at Hotel Cory. Following the meal an enjoyable evening was spent in conversation and light recreation.

Hastings Jones East Park Place Cory

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