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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1947
Page
5
A continuation offers a free chance for a car to a lucky patron this week. Attend the Rex show by Blatt Bros theatres on Wednesday or Thursday, sign the proxy card with each adult ticket. The drawing occurs at Capitol Theatre Nanty Glo Pa on Monday May 26.
Fourteen members of the W C T U met at Mrs Guy Bennink s home on South Center Street for an afternoon session. The gathering opened with America the Beautiful and scripture reading from Second Corinthians. Business notes covered subscription contests for Young Crusader and Union Signal magazines. A June meeting is planned with Mrs Vern Dune. Mr Lewis begins work in June at the Reymond plant as sales engineer.
Rotary Club met at Hotel Corry with thirty members two guests and two visiting Rotarians. Lt Com Warrington of Haddonfield N J outlined the V 6 Navy reserve program open to veterans and civilians 17 to 40. He spoke on Navy training education and recreation with transfer to regular service possible. Philadelphia Chief Carpenter’s Mate C A Grier and Chief Ship Fitter A J Abahaal showed two films Come Aboard and Silent Service. Blissness visitors Mr and Mrs Leroy Storer of Bike sweet were in Eric today.
Local column shares updates on Mrs Josephine Cole now living with her son and wife on Wright street, infant Kay Lorraine born at Corry Hospital with mother Betty Lindquist, and Richard Ohrn returning from the West after visits. Also covered are weddings, dances, club meetings, alumni events, and community notices across Corry and nearby towns, naming several residents, families, and local businesses.
A son was born this morning at Warren General Hospital to Mr Onto and Mrs Lucia, formerly Mary Ghiruzlo of the city. The birth is announced from Warren with hospital details and family references. The report notes the mother’s maiden name and local ties.
Piano and violin students presented a Tuesday recital at the Methodist Church parlors under Miss Naomi Johnson and Mrs Bar Ru lney. The program featured elementary classes and numerous violin solos with decorative plants and a trellis setting enhancing the platform.
St Edward's School held a banquet in the hotel dining room with Rev. Pemicis Graves Rev. Carl Heidt Rev. John DeSant Rev. L H Trembly in attendance. Juniors hosted seniors, gifted corsages, and Miss Rita Jackson as toastmistress welcomed the crowd. Miss Kenneth Sarnicki, Senior Class president, gave a reply.
Mrs Lewis Hurlbert was honored at a dinner party hosted by George Hurlbert on Wert Smith Street. Twelve guests attended with awards to Jack Wels, Mrs Paul Evans, Mrs Mina Drake, and Mrs Lewis Hurlbert. A lunch with sandwiches olives jello cake and coffee followed late.
A dinner party at Clymer celebrated the birthdays of Mr. Sorenson and his daughter-in-law Mrs. Mel Sorenson. Host LG and Screpsull of Clymer entertained 14 relatives and friends, with Mrs. Sorenson serving chicken and two large decorated birthday cakes. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mel Sorenson and sons Norman and Robert, Miss Elizabeth Parker, Rev. William Parker of Lintsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and children Phyllis Caro Roger Joyce Lin da Lou Bear Lake.
Last evening the Harding Association held a well attended final meeting of the season. A girl trio including Ruby Hildebrand Helen Hildebrand and Bertha Dahl opened with music. The program featured The Wise Parent quiz led by Mrs. Carl Stump a talk by Superintendent David L Swartz on curriculum revision and unification with Dr Powers heading the effort. Mrs John Potocki read When Your Childs Report Card Shows Hes Slipping selections by Mrs Mildred Denton and readings by Mrs Dorothy Bolard. A brief business meeting by Mrs Delia Bernard included school pictures of old days on East Main Street and present time. The session marked the last until September with light refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe H Goodall announce the engagement of their daughter Bettejo to Robert L Stowe son of Mr and Mrs Linyd Stowe of Wright Street Miss Goodall a Liberty High School graduate will graduate May 26 at Mansfeld Staw Teachers College in music education Mr Stowe a Corry High School graduate studied at Mansfield State Teachers College two years then served three years in the Naval Air Corps He is now a senior at Mansfield and will graduate in August with a music degree No date for the wedding has been set.
Mrs E Raymond Cathers hosted a Tuesday pot luck supper at her East Wayne Street home. The event combined a bridal shower for Mrs Norman Bennink with a bountiful meal at 8 pm. Guests included Mrs Alice Smock Mrs Joseph Baressi Mrs Robert Hinkley and Mrs Paul Lahow.
The Neighborhood Bingo Club met last evening with eleven members present. Mrs. Miller Davison and Mrs. Lillian Ottaway won bingo prizes, and hostess Martha Pettit served a salad course with sandwiches cookies and coffee. The June 4 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Lyle Shreve of Essex Street.
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