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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1947

Page

5

Westfield society notes mark birthdays and weddings

Mrs Lulu M Petitt of Westfield is recalled for pioneering gladioli varieties known as Petty Better Glads on her birthday weekend. Local society items report 4 H Calf Club events in Warren County, a modeling school stint in Philadelphia, and engagements, weddings, and family travels including Richards, Brices, and Rizzos.

Lulu M. Petitt Westfield Petity Bob Sullivan Washington, D. C Mary Jean Brady Hall Catholic University Slippery Rock College Columabus Warren County Richard Hill Columbus Group Warren James Hengst Gladys Walters This City Dughter Howard Walters Snyder Circe Gwen Schock Philadelphia Strawbridge Clothiers Deparment

Rotary talk highlights Barber Shop Preservation effort

William Leuby spoke at Corry Rotary Club on the Society for the Preservation of Barber Shop Quarters. About 1,000 chapters exist in the United States with at least 146 members each. The Corry chapter was formed recently. New member Russell A. Nason received his pin. Plans were made to cooperate with the Exchange Club to retain Company A in Corry. A birthday gathering honored Mr. Watson as 25 members and guests attended.

Yvivetas Pene Fc Corry Cory Leuby Society For the Preservation United States Louby R. Hl. Hurlbut Ity Hickle Lloyd Thomas Coney Island Abe Russell A. Nason Horton J. Davis J. Donald Watson A. M. Liiz Charley May Ticel Exchange Club Watson Guess

Concord P T A Holds Final Meet After Dinner

Concord School P T A concluded its year with a Tuesday evening meeting at the school starting with a tureen dinner. Forty three members and friends attended. Outgoing president Mrs William Taerant received a gift from the P T A presented by vice president Mrs Russell Cassett. A program featured a trio from the literature and a girls chorus directed by Mrs H Lynn Rice performing songs. The evening committee chaired by Mrs F R Wagers included mothers of first and second grade students.

Concord P.T. A Jgent William Taerant PT. A Russell Cassett Lterate H. Lynn Rice FR. Wagers

Spring Creek School Students Picnic Marks Year End

Spring Creek School held its final day festivities with a picnic for students and teachers. The event featured lunch at the school, ice cream for ponies, and visits by Mr. Ira Wickwire and Mr. Harols Brown. Mrs. Virgil Warner, formerly of Corry, moved from Chicago to Park Ridge and completed studies at Chicago Industrial College on May 29, securing a position with Hell and Howe Movie Co.

Spring Creek School Sortie Creek Virgil Warner Chicago Park Ridge Sly Vingit Colleege Hell and Howe Mie, Co Leed

Altar Guild Musicale Tea at Parish Hall Tuesday

Thirty to sixty attendees gathered at the Episcopal Church parish hall for an Altar Guild Musicale Tea Tuesday evening. Rev Joseph R. Claire opened the program featuring dances, recitations, solos, duets, and choral items led by Mrs Marjorie Tarbell and Miss Barbara Roberts with accompanists Mrs Merrill Lille and others. a social tea followed with sandwiches cookies and coffee amidst floral decorations and apple blossoms.

Altar Guild Musicale Chamannel Episcopal Church Joseph R. Claire Marjorie ‘Tarbell Jay Zalztel Arthur Tarbell Linda Tarbell Sally Crowell Maxine Madeline Sinden Ian Cresar Mary Ann Cos Jonn Kalstee Jane Puyde Punch Dwyer Sarah Kensiner Carleton Purdy Judy Dwyer Margaret Warmer Mrs. Tarbell Barbara Roberts Hansel and Gretel Minka Alate d’Armour Lloyd Lilie Merrill Lillie Bandalero The aMlowy Sea Merrill Lille Lillie Clare de Lune R. S Dewey Rosemay Dewey Roger McCray Rasse As Brown Pred Schwab Batt Wear Rey Clair Hahn Mildred Alfred Cineh Miss Barnes Churely

Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Slattery

A miscellaneous shower was held at Bash Smith Street for Miss Marguerite Slattery on the eve of her marriage to Roger Amy. Entertainment included a scavenger hunt and stunts. awards went to Mrs Edwin Kebbing Miss Slattery and several others. Spring flowers, desserts, and a decorated rope chest gift highlighted the event with guests including Mrs Florence Amy and others.

Ted Morrison, Jr Smith Street Munjorie Slattery Roger Amy Miss Slattery Beau Hut Florence Amy Bilmear Wassink Sadi Somers Dimes O'Bylen

Dance Thursday At Corry Country Club

Dance Thursday at Corry Country Club to kick off the summer season. Members, invited guests, and prospective members will meet at the hilltop clubhouse at 9 40 p m with Bill Harmon and his orchestra providing music. Walter Hindman chairs the House Committee, assisted by C J Anderson and Robert Bumbaugh. Last season dances were biweekly. this season plans depend on attendance at tomorrow's event.

Corry Bill Harmon Walter Hindman Anderson Robert Bumbaugh

Mrs. Vanderhoff Is Honored On 84th Birthday

Mrs. Mary Vanderhoff celebrated her 84th birthday at home of Lawrence Vanderhoff with family dinner. Relatives shared a cake in red and white and ice cream. A five generation photo included Mrs. Vanderhoff, Lawrence Vanderhoff, Lillian Vanderhoff, May Tripp, and Bobbie Tripp. The day was enjoyed socially.

Fila Hagen Meple Katherine Bradley Finchey Lake R. P. Swartumen Charles McCain Los Angeles Calif Chaxes New York City Washington Florida New Orleans Vanderhoff Mary Vanderhoff Lawrence Vanderhoff Vanderhof Lawrence Vanderhof Lillian Vanderhoff May Tripp Bobbie Tripp

Dinner Honors Miss Castranitas Former Corry Resident

A party in Buffalo hosted by Town Casi honored Miss Georgia Castranitas a former Corry resident who will wed June 21. Guests enjoyed a dinner, a floor show, and a presented gift as part of the evening’s celebration.

Buffalo Georgia Castranitas Castrantas

Dinner Party at Hotel Corry Honors Mrs Skinner

A dinner party at Hotel Corry honored Mrs Skinner who plans to spend the summer at Chau taugus Lake cottage after leaving the Raymond Mig Co. office. Guests served chicken dinners in the private private dining room from 7 30 to twelve with forget me nots and yellow tulips as decorations. She received an electric wattle tron from friends.

Y Eewey Ae Mme Raymond Mig. Co Chautaugus Lake Merchandise Division

Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Lorene's Park Street Home

The Contract Bridge Club met last evening at Mrs Lorene's Park Street home with one guest, Mas Elmer Guignon of Erie, entertained by the hostesses. Mrs Walter Auer won the evening's flag of cards and Mrs Loveland served a dessert course. The next meeting is set for June 1 with Mrs Auer of Sixt Smif Street.

James Davis Long Beach Salif Gerald Bagley East Erving Street Davis Camp Findley Benjamin Kirk West Prederick Street Atasendero Cali Colletta Burkhardt C.F. Burkhardt Aalss Mary Jahe Rovells Ndinbora State Teachers College Douglas Rovelle Thiel College Greenville Douglas Rozelle East Main Street Myx Theo P. Williams SarAigga Calif Elmer Guignon T. Er Lorene Vantrant Bridge File Mas. Elmer Guignon Erie Park Street Walter Auer Love‘land Auer Sixt Smif Street

ESSO HALL RESTAURANT REOPENS JUNE 1

The Esso Hall Restaurant on West Smith street hill will reopen Sunday June 1 after a year of closure. Repair work included new refrigeration and furnishings, and the interior has been redecorated. Gerald Hoyt, formerly of West Main street, will manage the new enterprise with Mrs. Bertha Hoyt assisting.

Esso Hall Basso Hall West Smith Street Sho J Bertha Hoyt

Restaurant Announces 24 Hour Food Propagation Service

The eatery will provide round the clock dining with plate litches sandwiches and a full range of soft drinks and ice cream. Instructions mention securing pins with melted glum when pins on winkers loosen.

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