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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

5

PT A Meeting Sets Fair Plans and Officers

Washington school PTA met yesterday with Mrs. T Allan May presiding and devotionals by Mrs. Harold Lloyd. They voted $15 for Cub packs, planned the June 4 fair, and set June 2 as material deadline. Officers elected: May president, Hess vice president, Johnson second vice, Dyer secretary, Dingle treasurer.

Washington Fehool P. 1. A T. Allan May Harold Lloyd T.A Woodrow Hess Donald Dingle Cleveand Robert Wank Hield May Milford Reed Leslie Wells James Smith

Women of the Moose Nominate Officers for Year

The Women of the Moose gathered at the lodge to nominate officers for the coming year with Senior Regent Mrs. Donald Gates presiding. The group initiated a class of five candidates, and the June 6 meeting will include the officer election. A radio show entertained attendees after refreshments served by Mrs. Lola Hill and her committee, featuring many members including Mrs. Harold Jewell and Miss Rosalind Hopkins.

Women of the Moose Donald Gates Lester Hepler Betty Gallagher Lola Hill Harold Jewell Dora Daye Ruth Clark Fill Gates Lawrence ‘Hansen Josephine Frisina C. V Huth Rosalind Hopkins Anita Lang Harold Jackson Julia Zepka Ann Mongera

Wheelock Aid Society Holds Church Session

Twelve ladies of the Wheelock Community Aid Society met at the church to clean the building and share a noon picnic meal. Announcements were made and upcoming events previewed including a missionary talk May 24th and help at the May 27th school picnic.

Wheelock Aid Society Wheelock Community Aid Society Richard Miller Africa Guy Williams

Concord 4-H Cooking Club Meets at Mary Hammond Home

The Concord 4-H Cooking Club met last evening at Miss Mary Lon Hammond’s home. County representative Mrs. Rachael Hormani offered cooking guidance while Miss Hammond and Miss Delores McCray led a lesson on posture. A social period with games and singing followed and Miss Audrey Triscuit will host the group on June 28.

Concord Concote Mary Lon Hammond Rachael Hormani Evie Hammond Delores McCray Audrey Triscuit

N F Embroidery Club Meeting at Mrs Auer’s Home

The N F Embroidery Club met at East Smith Street home of Mrs Walter Wi Auer with all members present. The evening centered on sewing and visiting, hostess served a salad course. Mrs Harry Alexander of Mott Street will entertain on June 2.

N. F. Embroidery Club East Smith Street Walter Wi Auer Harry Alexander Mott Street

Bridge Club Hosts Awards at Powell Home

Mrs Harold Powell entertained the contract bridge club on North Center Street last evening. Mrs H Langdow ne and Mrs Horton Davis won the awards while Mrs C W Jones took the special prize. Four salad courses were served by the hostess and Mrs Ellsworth Holt will entertain next.

Contract Bridge Club Powell Home Harold Powell North Center Street H. Langdowne Horton Davis C.W. Jones Ellsworth Holt Will

Banquet Held by Women's Relief Corps No 49 Members

The Women's Relief Corps No 49 and J A R Din ner was served to 68 members at a noon banquet. Tulips and a decorated cake greeted guests. Mrs Rose Westley gave the welcome. Miss Joan Haivey sang two solos. The History of the Womens Relief Corps was read by Mrs Haupin. Four new candidates were initiated. Membership reaches 100. Next meeting June 4 at I.O.O.F Hall.

Women's Relief Corps No J. Andrews Grand Army of the Republic Herbert Haupin Rose West Hall

Local Couple to Be Honored on Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan E. Smith of 911 East Pleasant Street will be honored Saturday evening for their silver wedding anniversary. Their children Robert Smith Mrs Clyde Johnston and Miss Barbara Smith will host an open house for numerous friends and relatives attendees expected.

Ivan E. Smith East Pleasant Street Robert Smith Clyde Johnston Barbara Smith

George L. Besson Is Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

George L. Besson received a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening from relatives and friends at his Marion street home. He recently moved from West Washington Street after 28 years there and received many gifts as ice cream and cake were served.

Mariontreet West Washington Street

Corry Elks Host Meeting With Remodel Discussion

Corry Lodge B P O Elks met Thursday night with Boag presiding at Instaight's meeting. Considerable discussion followed on proposed changes to club accommodations as extensive remodeling continues at the North Center street home. A large turnout attended and enjoyed lunch after the meeting. A large class of candidates for membership was initiated.

Corry Lodge B. P.O. Elks Ruler AS Boag Instaight Corryote O. Elks North Center Street

Legion Auxiliary reports Tri County Council meeting and May events

Miss Mary oriented members to order at last evening's meeting. The group planned hosting the Tri-County Council on July 14 at Cambridge Springs and voted to donate two hush Tony radios to Deshot Veterans Hospital Butler and to give to Soldiers and Sailors Home Erie. Memorial Day services at the Presbyterian Church May 30 and the parade were noted. Toxoid clinics served 14 children in May and Rex toxoid clinic will be in Fair Haven May 21. The Mother Craft Class final lecture was held. next meeting set for June 10.

Butler Erie Presbyterian Church City Bullding Pairhaven Sa Jas the Corry Senior High School Alumni Association

Upperman Dykins wedding in Jamestown Saturday

The Upperman Dykins wedding occurred in Jamestown with Alyce Dykins of Delaware Street and Andrey Upperman of Columbus marrying. The couple wore wedding attire reflecting the era and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Mevie Maley and Mrs. Haley among others. Mrs. Upperman works at Superior Cleaning and Laundry. Mr. Upperman to depart for Guam with Lipsett Pacific to assist salvage operations, aiming to join mid August.

Housewarming Honors For Eastman Couple At Surprise Party

Everett Eastman and his wife were surprised with a housewarming hosted by 20 members of the Home League of the Salvation Army and their spouses on East South Street. Mrs. D. Clawson won a dessert award as games and contests entertained guests. The couple received four decorative bed linens from the group.

Everett Eastmarts Everett Eastman East South Street Home League of the Salvation Army D. Clawson Therm Obits Maniey Robbins Ernest Buetikoferma

DAR Women Gather for Washington Congress Recap

Mrs. Frank Loveland hosted eighteen Broken Stow DAR members and guest Mrs. Jiva Richards of Spartansburg at Park Street. Regent H. C. Sates outlined the DAR congress in Washington, with Scrapbook by Mrs. Robert A. Off and Mrs. Grace Penni man. Patricks Philips, granddaughter of J. E Young f, represented New York at the citizenship congress among 62 contestants. David L. Swartz praised citizenship and education. Next meeting June ard at Mrs. Homer Kolstee’s State Line home includes a burcett luncheon.

Frank Loveland Brokenstow The DAUR Jiva Richards Spartansburg Frank Lovelands Park Street H. C. Sates DAR Congress Washington, D. C Robert A. Off Grace Penniman J. E Young F Patricks Philips New York State National Congress David L. Swartz Corry Howged Loveland Elton Simmons Homer Kolstee State Line Rune

Aero Office Girls Honor Miss Maxine Greeley

Aero Supply Mfg. Op. office girls held a dinner Thursday to honor Miss Maxine Greeley who will wed Allen Eastman in June. The event at Dean School featured spring flower corsages and a purse gift, with after-dinner gatherings and awards for several attendees.

Aero Office Maxine Greeley Aero Supply Mfg Allen Eastman Columbus P. L.A Dean School Miss Greeley Paul Brenvel Snyder Circle Robert Sanders John Goda Anna Shields Esther Brundage Brenvel

U B Sunday School Banquet At Jamestown

The U B Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a banquet at Gretchen's Kirchen in Jamestown last evening with a smorgasbord. Sixty seven members attended and the program included a radio broadcast with jokes imitations solos and readings by members. Rev H Ray Harris and Class President Vernon Welch offered remarks. Rev John Westley of Haskellars gave a devotion. Ray Reagle and Ivan Downey served on the program committee and Lyle Wilcox Delmar Lundeen on the transportation committee.

Bonurl Bianchet Rehoberl Evangelical United Brethren Church Gretchen's Kirchen Jamestown H. Ray Harris Vernon Welch John Westley Haskellars Ray Reagle Ivan Downey Lyle ‘Wilcox Delmar Lundeen

Elgin 4 H Girls Adopt Name Spatter Batters

Elgin 4 H girls club meets at Mrs Kerinth Wetmore’s home with nine members and county rep Mrs Rachel Hogan of Erie. President Judy Smith leads and the group adopts the name Spatter Batters and plans cooking projects and county events. Delegates Garyl McCray and Eleanor Ladd are chosen for 4 H Camp Kinowasha near Erie with Ladd to host June 1.

Elgin Kerinth Wetmore Elate Elgin 444 Girls Rachel Hogan Erie Judy Smith Hogan Garyl McCray Eleanor Lard Kindowasha Ladd

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