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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1947

Page

5

Close Scores In Duplicate Tourney

Announcement was made at a st evening duplicate bridge play that fractions of master points will be awarded at each week's play. High score was by Mrs H L Rowe and Mrs W Jones with 914 in North and South. Second went to Mr and Mrs Walter Scott and others ranked lower. Mrs J Fred Kinley is taking reservations for next week when a team of four will play.

Stevening H. L. Rowe W. Jones Walter Scott R. A. Ott, Jr John Lasher Philip Zalmeck Aois Harold Burton Frank Gratt R. E. Bumbaugh Howard Ross Kurt Leeds J. Fred Kinley

Banquet Set for Boy Scout Troop No 60 May 22

Public acknowledgment of advancement for Boy Scout Troop No 60 members will be May 22 at Presbyterian Church. About 100 people expected. eight first class pins and fifteen second class pins to be awarded. merit badges to Jack Whitehead. reservations to Dr T S Kelsey by Monday.

Rotary Club Boy Scout Committee A. Be, Brown Hubert S.vaughn Glenn Middleton George Cone Duane Fogle Joseph Sher- Wood Presbyterian Church T.S. Kelsey Jack Whitehead

Cory-Sellor High alumni to hold annual meeting

The Cory Sellor High School Alumni Association schedules its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Aunlor High School gymnasium beginning at seven. About 424 alumni attended the 1947 gathering. Jol. Trend will preside. officers will be elected and rolls called. Entertainment by Al Marty's Casino floor show. refreshments and a buffet planned. Non-members may enter at nine. a dance from ten to one with Wes Scott and his orchestra. Attire optional.

Dune Sth Cory -Sellor High School Alumni Association Aunlor High School Sever Jol al Marty Lena Cohen Merritt Hunt Wes Scott Erle J. Fred Kinley MacBain Boon

Mrs Ralph Brooks Honored At Euclid Street Party

Mrs Ralph Brooks of Glenside visiting with sister Mrs Louis Morrow was honored when Mr Morrow entertained twelve guests at her Euclid Street home. Contract bridge formed the main activity with Mrs George Jackson and Mrs D Armour Hillstrom placing for awards as Mrs Brooks received a guest prize. Mrs Morrow served strawberry chiffonie and coffee at a later hour.

Ralph Brooks Glenside Louis Morrow Morrow Euclid Street George Jackson D. Armour Hillstrom Brooks

Rally At E U B Church Draws 249 Members To Corry Event

Corry Bible Club rally drew 249 members and guests to the Evangelical United Brethren Church last evening. Rev H Ray Harris opened with hymn and prayer while Miss Peesy Miller led group singing. Miss Mya James supervised the sword drill won by Miss Virginia Taylor of Fairhaven Bible Club. Over 25 awards were given as members brought seven guests by Allan Cox and Allan Ross. Marilyn Canfield played piano and Shirley Bennett led offertory music. Marguerite Parker spoke on The Story of Snowflake from a parable, with a lamb as Snowflake and Lyle Chase as shepherd, lent by the Cullough children of Beaverdam. Ralph Carroll closed the program as eleven clubs attended.

le Club Corry Marilyn Canfield Shirley Bennett Marguerite Parker Western Pennsylvania Snowflake Aken Lyle Chase Beaverdam Ralph Carroll

Miss A Mary Orn Heads Legion Auxiliary Officers

Miss A Mary Orn heads the Legion Auxiliary with eighteen members at the Post Home on North Center Street. The annual election of officers occurred during a business session highlighting the upcoming Tri-County Council meeting on June 1 at Wesleyville, with several locals planning to attend. New members include Miss A Mary Orn and Mrs Amy Skinner, with officers elected: Mary Ann Warner president, Amy Skinner first vice president, Warner second vice president, Nor Miller secretary, Mary Gravino treasurer, Frati Ves Stuart chaplain, Alta Orn historian, Verna Elmquist sergeant at arms. Next meeting set for June 6.

A. Mary Orn Legion Auxiliary The Center Street Mary Ann Warner Weslepville Marge Evans Vita Houghtling Mildred Haenel Amy Skinner Warner Nor Miller Mary Gravino Fratives Stuart Alta Orn Verna Elmquist

Baby Born In Gary Hospital To Mr and Mrs Henry Pluskota

A son was born this morning at Gary Hospital to Mr Henry Pluskota and Mrs Pluskota of 643 North Center Street.

Gary Hospital Henry Pluskota North Center Street

Prevent Bread Mold With Moisture Proof Wrapping

Keep bread from molding by wrapping it in moisture proof paper and storing it in the refrigerator to extend freshness and prevent spoilage.

Miss Jean Curtis Bride-to-Be Showered in Frindin

Miss Jean Curtis was honored at a personal shower with ten guests last evening as she prepares to wed Rawn Smeeley of Oklahoma City Oklahoma on June 2. The event featured 500 and Tripoli games with Mrs Frank Cervola and Mrs Carl Anthony winning prizes. Bridecake ice cream and coffee were served and gifts showered Miss Curtis. An out of town guest Mrs Robert Porter attended from Frindin.

K. Hauenstein East Bend Street Caneadea Floyd Bermett Crass Honesdale J. S. Post Fast Main Street Dominic Pate Rich Corry Floyd Wolcott Paul East Main Street Erie Cameron Hoenes Phyllis Hoenes Heath¢s Hulings Oil City Isabelle Lauer Janes Stone St. Joseph's Joseph Hastman East Lynn Mass Tomonaw Spartansburg School Robert Porter Rob Tom Jack Franklin Harold Armitage East Pleasant Street Raymond Bachemer William Dabi John Madigan Bristol Gonn Bristol Inquisitors' Club Bachamer Mr. Dahi Raymond Inquisitors' Club Bristol Club Madigan Clayton McCray Haughter Pred Lindstrom Kenneth McCray James Shiver Eldred Mark Blakeslee Bonita Thompson Columbus Jamestown E. H. Crippen Fpirnald Cora Crippen Wright Street E. F. Pain Wright Fleet Philadelphia New York Angelo Giacoma Clara Julia Ficcardi Derna Ficcirdi Ralph Brooks Glenside North Warren R.I. Brooks Gouls Morrow Don Wilcox John Wilcox Bost Street C. W. McClintock W. 2. McClintock Betty van Bugers, Mo Elmer Sharer C. A. McClintock E. V. McClintock Wuossumiy Asus Eveuors Jean Curtis Rawn Smeeley Okeuoma City Okla Tripoli Frank Cervola Carl Anthony Miss Curtis Robert Porter of Frindin

Shower Honors Miss Mooney Before June Wedding

Miss Mary Jean Mooney was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Kinney and Miss Eileen Graham. Twelve guests attended at the Graham home on West Congress street with contract bridge and 500 played. Prizes went to Mrs. Thomas Benim and Mrs. William Hoylen. Guests included Mrs. Benim of Eric and Miss Betty Keefe of Wesleyville.

Mooney Mary Jean Mooney James Allyn Frances Allys Batavia Jack Kinney Eileen Graham Graham West Congress Street Contract Bridge Thomas Benim William Hoylen

Skating Party for Youth at Tindley Lake

A group of 23 youths from the Evangelical United Brethren Church idled Friday night with a skating party. Chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Bush and Mr. Keith Henton accompanied them in private cars to Tindley Lake for the evening, then traveled to Clymer for refreshments at the Clymer Restaurant before returning home.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Crosby Bush Anday Keith Henton Tindley

Traveling Bible Presented to Columbus Grange Meeting

Two hundred twenty mer gers and guests of Warren County Grange met at Columbus Community Church to receive the Traveling Bible from Grand Valley Grange. Miss Norrine Holt of Akeley chosen to represent Warren County at the Dairy Queen competition. May 21 banquet in Erie and queen selection. Columbus Grange to Corydon Grange May 21. May 1 meeting urged for all members.

Columbus Grange Warren County Grange Columbus Community Church Grange of Grand Valley Columbus Group N. E. Dodd Norrine Holt Akeley Warren, County Holt Erie Grange Valley Grange Columbus Donald Engle Grand Valley Grangers Andrew Christensen Corydon Grange Sheffield

Teen Town Spring Party Last Evening at Junior High

The North West district Y M C A hosted a spring party and dance for Teen Town students, guests, and parents. Tables and lamps lined the gym with colored flood lights, and several named bands performed. Attendees enjoyed the novelty of the musical presentation and dancing.

Teen Town

Eastern Star Party Delights Comy City Chapter

The Comy City Chapter No 17 Eastern Star held its annual mother and daughter party last evening in the chapter rooms. About 70 mothers and daughters attended with Worthy Matron Elimear Wassink as toastmistress. Erkki Rainesalo played piano solos. Theresa Damon sang Mothers Should Give On Forever. Shirley Barnes sang My Garden and That Wonderful Mother of Mine. Thelma Barnes accompanied Damon and Barnes. A short comic play Seeing Ma featured Wanda McCray, Barnes, Watson, Morrison, Williams, Brown, Cochran and Chapman. Dorothy Robinson spoke on mothers, Dennie Rickers on daughters. Afterward the group adjourned to the dining room for chicken salad, butter rolls, cake, ice cream, coffee and mints. a Spring-tinted table decor, corsages for each lady, and pouring by Mary Nigh and Lenore Rossbacher completed the evening. Sadie Brooks won oldest mother honor. Marion Bulard was the youngest. Marta Rainesale oversaw decorations and the party was deemed very enjoyable.

Comy City Order of the Eastern Star Damon Miss Barnes Wanda McCray Barnes Betty Watson Dorothy Morrison Dorthea Williams Sophia Brown Helen Cochran Margaret Chapman Dorothy Robinson Dennie Rickers Mary Nigh Lenore Rossbacher Sadie Brooks Marion Bulard Marta Rainesale

Soap making hints with enamel and wood utensils

A brief note recommends using enameled and wooden utensils for home soap making. It warns that lye can corrode certain materials like elum'aum, implying metal or sensitive substances should be avoided to prevent damage.

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