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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
5
Edith Sperry was honored at a shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs Bar Van Guilder and Mrs Edmund Burr for Miss Beith Sperry whose marriage to Milton Berger of Erie is set for June 9. Guests enjoyed games and contests won by several attendees.
Baptist Ladies Fellowship met at the home of Mrs. Cecil Messemer in Columbus. Guest speaker Mrs. Fern Trimble from Brazil delivered an inspiring talk on missionary work and displayed a collection of clippings. The gathering concluded with a sumptuous roast.
The Lutheran Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at the church for a brief session. An article on mission work in India and China was discussed, and hostesses served refreshments. The next gathering is planned as a picnic at Mrs Gust Swenson’s home in Cony on Wednesday June 25.
Vang Ross entertained twelve guests at her Franklin Street home last evening honoring Mrs. Howard Pound. Bingo games with prizes won by Miss Betsy Ross and Mrs Pay Daniels accompanied by a gathering including Mrs. McCullen, Mrs. Francis Ross, Mrs. James Bennett and others. Mrs Pound received many gifts as Mr and Mrs W M Young and family plan a Cleveland, Ohio visit Friday.
Miss Marguerite Elsie Neylon daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Neylon of East Pleasant Street became the bride of Paul Lyle Taylor son of Mrs Christie Hudson and Neal Taylor of Punxsutawney at a 4 o'clock ceremony at St Thomas rectory. Rev Francis J Grives P R performed the vows in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a blog colored foker dress with white veils and corsage of Sienora roses. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Perry and Mr and Mrs Blair Sheeley. A wedding breakfast followed at Ab Marie's Tea Room and the couple planned a brief wedding trip. They will reside on East South Street in a newly furnished apartment. Both are Corry high school class of 1938 graduates. Mrs Taylor works for Montgomery Ward and the groom is with Acro Supply.
Miss Margaret O'Hare was guest of honor at a shower party hosted by Mrs. Charles Wood, with cards and bingo as entertainment. Prizes went to several guests including Ms. Arthur Going and Miss O'Hare as gifts were given to the bride-elect.
Mrs W A Redmond hosted a luncheon at Hotel Corry yesterday afternoon at 1:30. Guests included Mrs F W Ames, Mrs W M Young, Mrs Moris Chapin, Mrs E E Hawkins, Mrs R B Mosier, Mrs H A Gilbert, Mrs TL G Oswalt, and Mrs Eleanor Mead. Afterward she entertained at bridge on Wright street with awards won by Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Mosier.
The F W Club met at Mrs James Arters home with ten members present. Contests were won by Mrs Guy Suuton Mrs Walter Pier and Mrs Lyle Wattons. The next meeting will be at Mrs Kenneth Kirchs home on Wednesday guest Mr and Mrs O S Matheton of Philadelphia will spend the week here with the former's mother Mrs J d Moulheur n of East treet.
Society item reports the engagement of Miss Morton to Baward Becker announced at the bride elects parents home in Bradford. Guests and many names listed, with plans for an early fall wedding. Several local residents leave for week end trips and visits with relatives in New England and beyond.
Patrice Rhynard daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo L Rhynard and Carlyle J Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs duck Sawyer were married at St Thomas church this morning in a ceremony conducted by Rev Francis J Graves. Music included Ave Maria and I Love You Truly. The bride wore a white dress with violet and yellow corsage. Maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Rhynard. best man was Cassius Paulson. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home for twenty five guests. The couple will reside on North Center Street and both work at Aero Supply Company. Friends hosted pre wedding and post wedding gatherings.
Sixteen members of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Proyby eranchuirch attended yesterday’s meeting at Mrs J Bickers. Mrs G F Mecray led elevational period and the program included a reading “Thirty eight Years of Hated” by Mrs A B Morrison. McCray reported on the Presbyterial Meeting at Greenville last month. An article on trees by Mrs I E Burlingame ended with a Joyce Eimer poem. An invitation to hold the year’s last meeting as a prem i e at Melnnes’ home on Shady avenue was accepted. Mrs S R Lewis appointed chairwoman of Vexasporta. The hostess served refreshments.
A Tar hell Inn dinner party hosted near Corry featured a bridge game at Mrs. C F Suton Park singer’s home. Awards went to Mrs. William Jobson, Mrs. VC Akam, and Mrs. David Crawe. birthday privileges honored Mrs. Crane with a handkerchief shower. Several members were absent including Mrs. Allene Corbin and Mrs. Teen Privgie. meals were served by Mrs. Huth. the group voted to suspend meetings during the summer.
The Golden Links Class of the Methodist church held an evening dinner in the church ing room. The committee included Mr V. F. Philuy, Mrs. John Fuller, Mrs. W. B. Stowe and Mrs. Earle Hustwouth as organizers.
New York May 29 highlights announce Memorial Day observances across NBC Blue and CBS. NBC Blue schedules a three part Indianapolis Speedway race description at 11 am 6 45 pm and 2 am with MBS at 10 43 am 1 90 pm and 3 pm. G A R services at Arlington Cemetery air on NBC Blue and MBS at 1 pm with Brig General Frank T Hines as speaker.
Margaret Kernodle reports Craven advises selecting American art by personal taste, proximity to home emotions, and honesty with the buyer. He promotes prints and reproductions $2 to $20, urges museum and WPA access, and stresses American paintings fit American homes and founders. He also outlines decoration rules and notes contemporary art value.
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