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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

5

Mary Martha Class Recesses For Summer

Twenty members of the Mary Martha Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday evening at the North Center street home of Mrs. R. H. VanTussel. Mrs. Ross Pehlman, president, presided and it was voted to sponsor a delegate to the youth conference to be held in June. Mrs. Douglas Roelle gave devotions. A white elephant sale was then enjoyed and a good sum was realized to benefit the treasury. The next meeting will be in September following summer recess. Mrs. J. B. Patterson and Mrs. Leroy Hekinson assisted the hostess last evening and they served a salad course.

The Presbyterian Church North Center Street R. H. VanTussel Ross Pehlman Douglas Ro Elle Treasury J.B. Patterson Leroy Hekinson

Spencer Ladies Aid Plans CARE Package to Europe

The Spencer Community Ladies' Aid met for an all day session at Mrs. T. J. Fullom's home with 49 attending. They voted to send a CARE package and baby layettes to Europe and completed a quilt. The next session is set for June 4 with Mrs. T. R. Sorensim as hostess.

Spencer Spencer Community Ladies’ Aid T. J. Fullom Europe T. R. Sorensim

Birthday Party For Miss Joanne Black

Miss Ernest W. Anderson of 119 Maple Avenue entertained Thursday evening at a family party in honor of her granddaughter Joanne Black who was three years old yesterday. Games and visiting were enjoyed and a table decorated in pink and blue centered with a birthday cake. Mrs. Anderson served cake ice cream coffee and chocolate milk. Miss Joanne received many beautiful gifts.

Joanne Black Ernest W. Anderson Maple Avenue Joanne Blacks Mosher Ernest Dyke Habor Verno Gustafson, Jr Jol Gustafeer East Main’ Street Foynesville Lottsville High School Roberts Beauty School Huffeld Gustafson Youngsville Garrell’s Helen Corry-Jamestown Mie, Corp Dora Wolfe Robert Allen Basil Pakosh

Silver Tea Fetes Local Women’s Belief Corps No. 44

Nearly 100 attended a silver tea at the I C Hall hosted by the Women’s Belief Corps No. 44 auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. A district convention trip to Philadelphia was announced for eight members. The program featured piano and vocal performances, skits, a mock wedding, and a door prize. Proceeds of 65 dollars benefited ex-G. T. and family.

W.R Ue Women's Belief Corps No Philadelphia Clifford Dundon Fairview School Frank Lilie Dan Culver Rosa Westley Henry Hill Clara Opal Hill Sunshine KD. Brown Maniey Robbins Ray Spring Raymond Bachemer Alphonse Vanssens W. H. Orn Richard Hurlburt K. D. Brown Freida Smith Granny Cecil Bates Clara Hill Lawrence Morton Merle Long Kenneth Loveland Gertrude Hin Howard Loveland Mar- Bare Raymond G. T

Teen Town Annual Spring Party Tonight at State Armory

Teen Town hosts its annual Spring party at the State Armory tonight at 7:30. A council committee with Mayor Nestor Aymony plans decorations, entertainment, and refreshments for over two hundred members, with parents invited. Arthur O. Burgess will attend to assist with the program. The event is billed as the year’s highlight.

State Armory Counell Teen Town Nestor Aymony Arthur O. Burgess M. CG. A

Meadville Lodge Attends Meeting at Hotel Gorry

One hundred fifteen members and visitors from Meadville Lodge No. 2965 attended a Wednesday evening meeting at the Hotel Gorry in the Corry Room. A class of 27 candidates was initiated with the Meadville degree team led by Mr. McCullum, secretary. William Roehins, the worthy president, gave remarks. meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday each month.

Meadville Lodge F.O Aare Gorry Corry Meadville Mr. McCullum Faye Gil William Roehins Edge

Women of the Moose Elect Officers in June Meeting

The Women of the Moose met at the local club rooms with Senior Regent Mrs Harold Jackson presiding. Twenty eight members attended as nominations were held and Mrs Donald Patterson was announced as a new member. Mrs Lola Hills and her committee served refreshments. Mrs Jot McLaughlin won a special prize and Mrs Charles Lindberg earned the attendance ward. The next session on June 2 will conduct officer elections.

Women of the Moose Harold Jackson Donald Patterson Lola Hills Jot McLaughlin Charles Lindberg

Corry and Bear Lake Families Welcome New Daughters

A daughter was born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Opsch residing at 23 4 North Center street early last evening. Another daughter was born at Corry Hospital to Mrs and Mrs Harold Mitchell of Bear Lake early this morning.

John Opsch North Center Street Corry Hospital Harold Mitchell Bear Lake

Fairview School P T A Meeting Recap and New Officers

The Fairview P A met at the school with President Mrs Marion Jacim presiding. Programs featured multiple grade performances, officer nominations announced, bylaws revised, and a mock bake sale total of 16 75 reported. meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in September.

Miss Dora Allen and Howard Gustafson Wed in Berea Lutheran Church

Miss Dora Lucille Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Allen of Wrightsville, married Howard Gustafson son of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Gustafson of Pittsfield, Thursday at 8 p m in Berea Lutheran Church. Rev Earl Carlson officiated. Reception at the bride’s parents home with about 100 guests. The couple will reside on East Main Street in Foxesville.

Dora Allen Howard Gustafson Dora Lucille Allen Leslie Allen Wrightsville Howard Gustafson Verne Gustafson Pittsfield Berea Lutheran Church Earl Carlson Lillian Swanson

Large Crowd At Corry BPO Elks Initiation

A class of nine candidates was initiated at Corry Lodge No. 769 BPO Elks Thursday evening. Exalted Ruler Donald G. Nantes and staff led the ceremony and a buffet lunch followed for about 150 attending members.

B. P. O. Elks Corry Lodge B. P.O. Elks Donald G. Nantes

Work Bee At E U B Ghureh Last Evening

A church work bee held at the E U B Ghureh last evening saw ten chairs repaired and various tasks completed. President Delmar Lumdeen led a short business meeting, and attendees enjoyed potato salad rolls cookies and birthday cake. Next meeting is set for June 23.

Awedey-Obe Une Brotherhood ULB Chueh Delmar Lumdeen Carl Henton

Library Club Party at Mrs. McCray Home in Columbus

The Library Club of the Senior High School and guests met at Miss Roberta McCray’s Columbus home for an evening of games and songs. Eighteen attendees enjoyed hot dogs with trimmings, macaroni salads, and baked beans. A gift was presented to advisor Mrs. Mary Journet and each guest received a corsage. Faculty attendees included Mrs. Jack Stahl and Miss Ruth Bennett.

Library Club Roberta McCray Columbus Mary Journet Jack Stahl Ruth Bennett

Ken Club Plans Mead Park Picnic Date

The Ken Club met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Ernest Loveland of King Street presiding. Six members and two guests attended, including Mrs. Nels Sorenson and Mrs. Beth Loveland. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ernest Loveland, Mrs. George Gordon Sr., and Mrs. Floyd Webb. Refreshments included cream puffs, coffee and tea. A picnic is scheduled for June 15 at Mead Park with Mrs. Leo Howlett and Mrs. Webb on the committee.

Ken Club Mead Park Enest Loveland King Street Nels Sorenson Herbeth Loveland Ernest Loveland George Gordon Floyd Webb Leo Howlett Webb

Plank Road Club Plans June 22 Picnic

Plank Road Club to hold a picnic at Mead Park on Wednesday June 22 with twelve members to attend. Mrs Jack Raymond hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering with awards given by Mrs Arthur Miller Mrs Cecil Miller and Mrs Lawrence Miller. If rain occurs the group will meet at Mrs George Bensink's home and each member will bring a tureen and own table service.

The Plank Road Club Jack’ Raymond Arthur Miller Cecil Miller Lawrence Miller Raymond James Kelstep Mead Park George Bensink

J. O. Y. Class Dinner In Erie Then Theater Visit

Twenty two members of the J. O. Y. Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church enjoyed spaghetti and steak at Angelotti’s in Erie at 6 30 Thursday evening. After the meal they attended The Voice of the Turtle at the Playhouse.

Erie Angelotti's J.O.Y Presbyterian Chivehand Fred Kinley Voice of the ‘Turtle Playhouse

Wheelock Aid Met With Mrs. McClintock

Wheelock Community Aid Society held an all day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. EB V McClintock. Twelve members seven children and two guests Mrs Roy Meritt and others attended. Lunch was served then a business session followed with President Mrs Edwards presiding and Mrs Frank Harvey giving devotions.

Wheelock Community Aid Society EB. V. McClintock Roy Meritt Stn McClintork Ployd Dougherty Harold Dougherty Jessie Fisk F. Lowe Frank Harvey

O. F. S. Club Meets at Mrs Blair Home

Mrs Walter Blair of East Bond street hosted O F S Club members with twoables of 500 in play. Awards went to Mrs Leroy Dickinson and Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff. A salad course was served. quilting was the day's work. Next meeting is June 2 hosted by Mrs James Babcock Wilhe at B p.m.

O. F. S. Club Walter Blair East Bond Street O.F. S. Club Leroy Dickinson Ralph Vanderhoff Blair P.L. Swanson West Frederick Street McClintock James Babcock

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