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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

5

Bridal portrait wins blue ribbon at York convention

A bridal portrait of Mrs. Robert Westerling, former Betty Cook of Brie, won a blue ribbon for Robert Parson of Parson Studio at the Pennsylvania State Photographers Association Convention in York. The photo is on display in the station window as Mrs. Parson and others attended the event.

Robert Westerling Betty Cook Brie Robert Parsin Parson Pennsylvania State Photographers’ Association York Yorktown Dianne Ryan Rauscher Charles Rauscher West Pleasant Street

Executives Night brings Purchasing Agents to Corry

The Northwestern Pennsylvania Purchasing Agents Association plans its tenth anniversary dinner at Hotel Corry with Executives Night. Speakers include George A. Renard of New York and J B L Clayton of Cincinnati, announcing the Chicago convention dates. Local members listed. Also notes residents visiting relatives in Erie Rochester and Meadeville. several families travel.

Purchasing Agents Associadum Northwestern Pennsylvania Corry George A. Renard New York National Association of Purchasing Agents Renard National Association J. BL. Clayton Distriot Cincinnati A. G. Hapcralt Clayton Chicago C.H. Holden H.W. Jewell W. H. Love Land W. W. Windah L. M. Danrer

War Crimes Commission official speaks at Rotary dinner

L. Highberger of Bradford, a War Crimes Commission member and hospital administrator, addressed Rotary Club at Hotel Corry about German concentration camps, postwar treatment of prisoners, and estimates of victims. He recalled tours in Europe, Nuremberg trial role, and warned of potential German alignment with Russia in future conflicts.

War Crimes Commission Rotary L. Highberger Bradford Bradford Hospital Rotary Club Corry Highberger Germany Europe Nuremberg Russia Wail. Larsen John

Hospitality Club met Tuesday afternoon on portrait art

The Hospitality Club gathered at the American Legion Home at 2 pm with Mr. Charles Suska chairing. Mrs Croyle spoke on portrait painting, detailing techniques, with her husband also a painter present. Committee members served cookies coffee and tea. Spring flowers decorated the table.

Hospitality Club American Legion Charles Suska Lous Valentine Robert Forrester Charles Kromias Mary McKee Croyle J. Fred Kinley Bess Wilson William Leaby

Mrs C H Holden Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs C H Holden of West Church street entertained her contract bridge club Tuesday evening with two tables of play. Guest Robert Siow of Tampa formerly resided here attended. Birthday of Mrs R L King celebrated with gift. Mrs Frank Loveland won the evening prize. salad course served. Next meeting date announced.

Robert Siow Tampa Fla C. H. Holden West Church Street R. L. King Frank Loveland

Officers Installed At Concord P T A Session

Concord P T A held its annual installation last evening at the school with 86 present. New officers named include Mrs Lun Jeen as president and Mrs Wendell Shields as first vice president, with Miss May Anderson as second vice president, Mrs Arthur Shields as secretary, and Mrs Harvey Loveland as treasurer. The meeting approved reports, voted to send Mrs Lundeen to the state convention in Philadelphia, and set aside $50 for a scholarship fund. The program featured student performances from Miss Thabelle Gordon’s room and a film "King Cotton" shown by Mrs Lawrence Andersen.

Sue Uuit Concord School P.T. A Harland Blanchard Stanley Nichols Arthur Shields Charles Bailey Robert, Allison Leo Howlett Ralph Carroll George Wilcox Delmar Lumdeen Leland Johnston Corry City P. T. A. Connell Lun- Jeen Wendell Shields May Anderson Harvey Loveland Ruth Dahlskind Thabelle Gordon Janet Taylor James Love Miss Gordon Ways and Means Lundeen Philadelphia Qluuer King Cotton Lawrence Andersen

Daughter born to Russell Nason and family

A daughter was born last evening at Corty Hospital to Mr and Mrs Russell Nason of 120 Snyder Chite. Another baby born to Mr and Mrs Joseph De Marte of 10B Concord Street at Sorry Hospital. Yesh Burr of Oil City welcomed a child at Ol City Hospital yesterday morning. Mrs Burr is Grace Boul of West Middlesex. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R S Bure of East Frederick Street.

Tra Miller North Center Street Slaveland Robert Western Revenve Emory D. North Howard E. North Poughteépsie N. Y Herman E. Yusi West Measant Street Grace Hotchkiss Salvation Army Rochester K. D. Brown East South Street N. R. Dickson Martin Bemis State Line Road Bert, Welden Gould Street Corry Hospital Vera Patton St. Petersburg Fla Archie A. Patton White Street Cassius Paulson Liberty Street New York City Balboa Panama Canal Zone Paulson Walter White Robert Snow Tampa Pla Vig Gersid Aarold Hammond Russell Nason Snyder Chite Corty Hospital Bor Early Tis Joseph DeMarte Concord Street Yesh Burr Oil City Ol City Burr Grace Boul West Middlesex R. S. Bure East Frederick Treet

Legion Groups Plan Rally Day Observance

Legion groups meet at the Legion Home to organize Rally Day on June 18. Commander Richard J. Orn presided with auxiliary president Mrs. Orn and Miss Helen Gumbleton of the Anderson Post assisting. About fifty members discussed plans and announced three boys will attend Keystone Boys Camp near Harrisburg for a week in July. Auxiliary Tri county Council meets at Franklin on June 8 with reservations through secretary Eleanor Kavach. Memorial Day service at St Paul Lutheran Church follows Sunday service with members meeting at the church. Next auxiliary meeting is June 2 with officers to be elected. nominating committee named. Refreshments served by several members.

eNessimen Corvisr American Twylon American Legion Aux The Legion Keystone Camp Gegion Harrisburg iTt Auxiliary Tri-county Council Franklin Eleanor Kavach

Washington Study Circle Concludes Year’s Work

Washington Study Circle wrapped up its year with a session at Mrs. Donald Dingle’s Marion Street home. The topic was For The Love Of Books and plans for the June 3 school fair were discussed.

Washington School P. T Donald Dingle Marion Street Honey Hicks

Miss Norma Weaver Crowned Track Queen at Corry Meet

Norma Weaver a ninth grade student at Corry Junior High was elected by her peers as Track Queen for the first annual High Track and Field meet. The event is set for tomorrow afternoon at Boveland Field starting at 3 PM with ribbons awarded to the top three finishers in each event.

Norma Weaver Corry Junior High School Boveland Field

Bridge Luncheons and Dances Planned at Conycountry Club

ActVices at the Conycountry ub Are being planned with summer bridge luncheons for ladies and invited guests on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Mrs Benson and Mrs Nevkers lead planning, while third Thursdays feature a green dinner under chair Harley Johnson. A May 28 dance at Hilltop Club House will feature Tammy Bin Orchestra from Ellé, with music from 10 p m to 1 a m. A Sunday supper and MSS meeting follow.

Conycountry Harley Johnson Vouse Tammy bin Ellé HUM Elke Whert A. Ott, Jr Lance

Oil City Couple Honored At Dinner

Oil City resident C. Wands, soon moving to Los Angeles, and family were honored at a Monday evening dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Howard of RD 4. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. Ray of Tilwaville, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Foster and son James Ray of Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ray and Dorothy, Miss Helen Wallace of Erie, and Dr. and Mrs. Wilkins.

C. Wands Oil City Los Angeles Calif Harold Howard RD. 4 Howard Wilkins A. Ray Tilwaville James F. Foster James Ray Franklin Srd

Harry Barach Named Synagogue President

BG UMM BUSINESS Tung of the Beth Israel Synagogue presided Tuesday evening on West Church street with President Joe Cohen in the chair. Officers for the year elected include Harry Barach president Aaron Oberman vice president Philip Zalaneck second vice president Arthur Chen secretary Nathan Reich treasurer and trustees Mervyn M. Nast Kurt Leer. Next regular meeting slated for June with standing committees to be appointed. In 1943 Philadelphia mint producers produced more than 303 million grains.

BG Umm Business Tung Beth Israel le Synagogue West Church Street Joe Cohen Harry Barach Aaron Oberman Philip Zalaneck Arthus Chen Nathan Reich Mr. Cohen Mervyn M. Nast Kurt Leer Lees

Fifteen Tables At Eastern Star Party At City Chapter No. 17

A Tuesday card party at the Eastern Star Chapter No. 17 in the Mason Temple featured fifteen tables and 300 players. Mrs. Ellmear Wassink chaired. Mrs. Lavina Kysar and Mrs. Clen Haight won contract awards. door prizes went to Mrs. Roger McCray and Mrs. Lea Christensen. refreshments included strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, coffee, and nuts. decorations reflected Eastern Star colors. Funds raised will aid the festival, as talks note ongoing money collection.

Masonic Temple Ellmear Wassink Howard Ro William Moody Lavina Kysar Clen Haight Wiliam Leahy Clubbinewoll

Quilting Club Meeting in Erie Hosts Luncheon

The Line Quilting Club met with Eris member in Erie yesterday hosted by Mrs William Croft. Attendees included Mrs Tracy Whitehead Mrs A V Cochran Robert Brown Mrs Ross Fehlthal Mrs Esther Spicer Mrs Walter Whinahl Mrs Bruce Thomas and Mrs Lloyd Matson. A luncheon was served and a special time enjoyed. Next meeting set for June 7. Graham the temperance lecturer formerly of Sylvester Graham advocated bread made from wheat whole grain excluding the husk.

Line Quilting Club Erie William Croft Tracy W Whitehead A. V. Cochran wL's Robert Brown Ross Fehlthal Esther Spicer Walter Whinahl Bruce ‘Thomas Lloyd Matson Graham Breed Sylvester Graham

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