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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1948
Page
5
Jerold Lloyd age 10 was honored at a Halloween party hosted by Corky Hospital staff aides and six male Ward B patients. Attendees wore costumes and masks while refreshments including ice cream cake doughnuts candy and cider were served in a festive hospital setting.
Mr and Mrs G A Mauplains hosted the M. B. Club at 41 East Church street for a Saturday evening dinner for 18 members and a guest Miss Collie Myers of Tacoma Washington. Levis Bemis of Fatonville was present with guests. The event featured a Wise card game won by Mr and Mrs Fred Clute of Union City and Ronald Carter and Mrs Ervin Mountain receiving awards. Miss Myers earned third prize.
A birthday observance was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. G. K. McElroy's home on Si Buc Street for her 11th birthday. Twenty one relatives attended the social gathering. A 6:30 dinner followed, featuring a decorated birthday cake. Gifts were exchanged amid warm congratulations from relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Ld. Simmelink, Mrs. Laura Simmelink, Miss Yelma Simmelink, and Ward Simtein of Clymer.
A daughter was born at Corry Hospital Sunday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hathaway of Clymer. A duplicate notice reports a daughter born late Sunday evening at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Chilloce of 7d Snyder Circle.
Miss Evelyn Louise Harris daughter of Mrs. Beulah Harris Sherman and Norman A. Kline son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Kline were married Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Sherman First Baptist Church. The ceremony before 200 guests featured an arbor of evergreens, white chrysanthemums and a recital of wedding music. The bride wore ivory satin with lace and carried a prayer book with an orchid, while her sister served as maid of honor and other bridesmaids wore rose gowns. After a reception, the couple planned to reside in the city while the bride works at General Electric Erie and the groom attends Gannon College. Numerous relatives from Erie, Edinboro, Mill Village, Bear Lake, Jamestown, Corry and Findley Lake attended.
The Wisely 3 Club and the Girls 1 Cooking Club of Concord staged a Halloween party at the Community House. Sixty neighbors attended. Prizes went to James Hammond, Robert Hammond, James Rooney, Roger Wiggers, and Miss Alice Lee. Two clowns provided entertainment. refreshments included pumpkin pie doughnuts and cider. A December 3 party is planned.
Mr and Mrs Emil Samee observed their 47th wedding anniversary on Thursday October 2. Their son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Alton Sperry of 12 West Bond Street, entertained in their honor. At 1 o’clock Mrs Sperry served chicken dinner and dessert included a decorated anniversary cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Buell and their son Stanley Jr.
Raylin Hill 4 H Club held a Hallowe en party at the Tripp home with Greek and French influence for an evening of fun. The cellar was decorated as a chamber of terror and a games program followed. Masks made from paper sacks won the judging prize by Bernard Newhouse. Refreshments were served as pictures were viewed.
Mrs. Maxwell Devereaux hosted a Halloween gathering Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o clock at the Devereaux residence on East Wayne Street. Honoring her daughter Gloria Jane, guests included Miss Sue Mosher Miss Peggy Vanssins and Miss Elaine Chillock and three year old friends in costume enjoyed toys, potato clips decorated cupcakes dogs treats and favors in bright colors with jack o lanterns. Little Sandra Deveréatis assisted her mother and helped with the decorating.
A Halloween party at the Weir residence on Mutt Street drew 28 guests who dressed as nursery rhyme characters and played games such as pin the tail on the donkey. Attendees enjoyed cider, sandwiches, donuts, peanuts, and candy during the evening.
Cub Pack No 182 staged a Halloween party Saturday night at Washington School supervised by Den Chief Clarence Madison. New committee members Theodore Swanson Peter Dubrosky and Robert Tuonell were elected. A monthly pack meeting was set for the last Saturday of each month with refreshments of doughnuts and cider.
Mr and Mrs Fileger were honored on their wedding anniversary with an open house at the Miller home on East South. Relatives and friends attended, presenting corsages and gifts as cake and coffee were served after a family dinner.
The Clymer Central yearbook staff for the Spotlight was selected. Lewellyn Legters became editor with Nekoski as assistant editor and Williams as art editor. Thelma Ten Huwen retired, Shirley White became senior editor, Marianne Smolk civication editor, Arlene Bayle photography, Ardith Reber activities editor, and Robert Sellridge business manager.
Miss Helen Beckwith announces her engagement to L Pox son of Mr Urban L Pox of Live Vue Chin. Beckwith, a graduate of Serer High School class of 1949, served in the Army five years, three in the Buompeng unit, and is employed at Sphuler Dairy. The wedding date is to be set.
A large Hi Teens social opened the year with a Suet party at State Ave Hall from 8 to 12:30. The event featured dancing moving pictures and a crystal ball display. Miss Kathie Boag and Miss Maxine Oberman performed with Miss Mira Hverlein, while Clyde Shotaurger led surprise vote recaps. Refreshments by Mrs Mortist Hunt Varians accompanied games and prizes. Over 100 youths attended the lively gathering with parents and adults present as hosts.
Mr and Mrs Rash Chitlewa Sr celebrated their wedding anniversary with a Tamil style dinner party at Hotel Corry yesterday afternoon at 1 oclock. Relatives were served a three tiered cake with a miniature bride and groom at the table. Photographs were taken and guests later visited the Crhristinia home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dutiel Dueili eid win Dhillet Jr of Wareati and Mrs and Mrs Michael Ghirieuaterene daughter Verohic of North East.
A post bridal dinner honored the couple Mr and Mrs Walter Spitman at their home on August 17. Hosted by Spitman’s parents Mr and Mrs Harold Spitman the afternoon featured a chicken dinner at 2 o'clock and a lively gathering. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Reynolds and daughter Heddh Tay, My and dal Mullen, and several neighbors and relatives from Waterford and Cony.
Wattsburg water board women societies announce Bazoor Friday at Wattsburg church on November 1 with a 6 30 p m dinner featuring pot luck dishes and homemade desserts. Co chairmen Mrs Stewart McCullough and Mrs Dave Chaffer lead with assistance from Merle Cut, Walter Drissel, and other ladies of the club.
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