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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
5
Mrs Ira Wickwire hosted the 8 B Club at her Concord street home last evening. Awards went to Mrs Robert Lewis and Mrs A Plo. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs Nelle Merker’s East Pleasant Street home.
Societ Ys reports visitors to Beatie and Corry profiles social calls on East Smith street and at Mrs. Raymond’s home. Several residents plan trips to Chicago Los Angeles Honolulu while others return from Los Angeles and New York. A Rotary gathering at Hotel Cory hosts 45 members with speaker G A Becker on Personality Analysis. A crystal shower honors Miss Helen Hovey, with gifts of glassware as stubs for her upcoming wedding.
The Gillan Guild of Emanuel Episcopal church gathered at Mrs. James Mactines house on Maple Avenue for a summer planning meeting. Mrs. Donald Wilcox presided as plans for summer were discussed and a sandwich party followed. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 8 at Mrs. Lynn Sifu’s home on the Briverdian road with a tureen dinner.
Miss Patricia Rhynard will wed Carlyle Sawyer on May 29. A pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. LeRoy Hoyt featured cards, prizes won by Miss Dorothy Whaley and Miss Leong Hotton, and a red white and blue dessert luncheon for guests including Joan Roach, Eline Merritt, Rosemary Auer, Mary Maclohey, Blaine Poster, Miss Whaley, Miss Dolton, Mrs. Jack Walsh, and the honoree.
Pennsylvania Catholic Daughters of America re-elected Frances Maher of Kane to a second two year term as regent. A resolution was adopted dedicating work and prayer to protection of American principles. Isabella Cronin of Pittsburgh named state regent to succeed Margaret McHugh who declined re-election.
Radio listings show NBC Red CBS and other networks with programs tonight and Thursday. Highlights include Tony Martin songs, Eddie Cantor, Kay Kyser College, Oswald Ryan on Axis penetration, The Lone Ranger, Adventures in Rhythm, and a Roundtable on Air Defense of America. Also scheduled are public affairs talks and a Belmont Park Race event.
Members of the local Business and Professional Women's Club returned from Hershey Pennsylvania where they attended the state convention. Miss Fitch chaired the nominating committee and reported Friday. Miss Soper came home Sunday. election Friday named Lyda Mae Degener as president and a slate including Nance Pugh, Angelia Ungergaat, Dorothy Urick, and Irma Zell in officer roles.
Mrs Richard Morton entertained the club at her Wear South Street home last evening. Card prizes went to Miss Taille Root and guest Mrs Jol Eldridge with lunch served by the hostess. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Joseph Bear at Find Lake in two weeks.
A daughter was born this morning at Corey hospital to Mr and Mrs Gary Dingfelder of Coury Road Dakota, the mother formerly Lavin Bailey.
The Dorcas Class of the Methodist church held its final social meeting of the year at Mrs G W Andry s home on Ens Congress street. Officers elected include President Lawrence Fison W Vice President Lois McCray Secretary Mrs Durham Treasurer Mrs Lelani Johnston. A future picnic is planned at Mead Park in June.
Mrs Harold A Gilbert entertained yesterday afternoon at her West Church Street home with a bridge tea. Guests included Mrs G G Barker Mrs Uf Castor Mrs W W Hammi Miss Wallace Yun and Miss Bees Wilson. Tea was served at 5 30 for sixteen guests.
A large throng attended the Townsend Club supper at Maccabea hall. Mrs. Harney Silvis and Mrs. Charles Stewart were chosen as alternate delegates to the National Convention in Buffalo. Plans for a party social on May 7 were set, and a rummage sale to support TAL members and Trends was arranged with collection by Mrs. Henry Bates and Mrs. A. Bells.
Amici Sewing Circle from J B church held an all day meeting at Gerald Bagley’s home. Attendees shared a meal and devotional, with Winter Williams leading devotion and Mrs Cerriel Curry presiding over a sewing session for a charity project. The next gathering was announced for a 30 day party on a Tuesday in July.
Mrs. Mary Howard of 327 Zsa Street celebrated her 82nd birthday with an evening party at home. Twenty-two guests attended games and contests, and a gift was presented to Mrs. Howard.
Mrs. Curl Sullivan Miss Mula Sullivan and Mrs. M J Cueahy attended a service at Warren yesterday in memory of Joby Harrington of Dyin. The gathering honored the deceased with prayers and remembrance.
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