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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1940

Page

5

Hepler Hosts Private Anniversary Dinner at Hotel Corry

Mayor Hepler and Mrs Hepler celebrated their third wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner in a private dining room at Hotel Corry. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Flanigan Postmaster and Mrs James Sullivan Mr and Mrs Carlton King Mrs Harold Jewell Mrs George Keefe Hobart Hepler and Miss Kathryn McMahon of Meadville. Afterward the party moved to the Heplers home on Franklin Street for further entertainment.

Mayor Mrs. Hepler Franklin Street

Harvest Dinner A Grange Event Draws Crowd In Corry

Corry Grange No. 59 hosted its annual Harvest dinner Saturday night drawing a large crowd. After a business meeting the program featured soup singing roll call and a recital by Mrs Emma Heath.

Grange Corry Grange No. 59 Emma Heath

Wester Roast Hosted by Miss Helen Adams at Blue Eye

Miss Helen Adams entertained a group of friends Sunday evening with a lively wither roast at the Blue Eye schoolhouse. Guests enjoyed games and music in a cheerful social gathering.

Helen Adams Blue Eye

Personal Mention Highlights Community Events and Weddings

A local column recounts personal notices from Corry and nearby towns, detailing social visits, engagements, and anniversaries. It notes Mrs. Marjorie Peck’s past ties to Wendell Willkie, family moves to Corry, diocesan and school news, and various congratulations, hospital updates, and service-related references.

Erin Residents Attend Tests and Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs John Wagner of Erin attend evening tests at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rowlufs on Clinton Street. Mr and Mrs John Banks and Mrs Marley Banks return from a weekend visit at Boraikle Mills Pa at the home of Mr and Mrs Pant Banks. Mrs Agnes Morehouse attended an Exuisitor today. The Superintendent of Schools and Mr RS Dewey and family dined at Grensiesost on Lake honoring Shinit Mrs Nortian Bel newly well. Mes Bell was formerly Miss Vers Thule. Mrs Earl Weinheimer, of Erte and Howard, employed here, left today for Glendale Gait for a few weeks visit with Mrs Weinhelmes's brother Howan Haymond and family. Mrs N Troy Gillette of Eis Smith Street returned yesterday to Thom Conhelisville where they were called by their Vamphier Mrs Edison Harmon, who is in Connellsville hospital. Mrs Gilleile will remain in Connellsville Wednesday for an Indonytte stay. Mr and Mrs John Thomas and Mrs Monard Crang, of Erie, were cullery yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs W P West Tey on Worth Street. Mes Enid Caldwell of Franklin Finlin visited Wal evening then returned home after a few days. At the home of her grandmother Mes A L Phelps of East Wayne shivet Whnd, Mys Th McGray tye returned to the home of New Conconhin after a weekend visit at the home of Mrs Berth Mp Cray Willer Mansfield of Bakersfield will arrive today accompanied by Mrs Miann fist aid children and Mrs Della Simple who have been visiting here shy for two weeks.

John Wagner Erin Thomas Rowlufs Clinton Street John Banks Find Marley Banks Ware Boraikle Mills Pant Banks Agnes Morehouse Buiembendent RS. Dewey Ant Grensiesost Lake Shinit Nortian Bel Bell Vers Thule Earl Weinheimer Erte Yestern Thom Conhelisville Edison” Harmon Connellsville Hospital Gilleile Rokien Connellsville Indonytte Ahe John Thomas Monard Crang Erie Mya W. P. West- Tey Worth Street Enid Caldwell Frankin- Finlin Mes A. L. Phelps East Wayneshivet McGray Tye New Conconhin Berth Cray Willer Mansfield Bakersfield Miann Fist Aid Della Simple

Mrs Ella B Johnson Honored On Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Arnold Johnson hosted a home gathering at 117 Purl Street for Mrs Ella B Johnson as she celebrated her birthday. Twenty eight guests from Columbus and Spring Creek attended the event enjoyed fellowship and a luncheon with hot beverages and service.

Ella B, Johnson Arnold Johnson Énny Purl Street Columbus Spring Creek

Armistice Day Program Planned by Broken Straw Valley Chapter

An Armistice Day program organized by Broken straw Valley Chapter of the Danwhiers of the American Revolution is set for Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs. Walter W. Auer on East Smith Street. Mrs. Auer will be assisted by Mrs. B d Fogle and Mrs. Harold A Gilbert, with other workers named.

DAR B. FP. Starr Stamey Muler Brokenstraw Valley Chapter Danwhiers of the Walter W. Auer East Smith Street Auer B. d. Fogle Harold A. Gilbert J. 1 Mount

Mrs Donald Wilcox Hosts Mentor Club Gathering

Thirteen members of the Mentor Club were entertained at the home of Mrs Donald Wilcox on East Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Leslie Donaldson of Spring Creek read a biography of John Dilton and Miss Elizabeth Ranney spoke on general and economic geography. Mrs Barnes discussed a reading on The Flag and What It Stands For. Mrs Wilcox will host the next meeting on Monday, November 1.

Mentor Club Donald Wilcox East Street Rollewll Leslie Donaldson Spring Creek John Dilton Elzabeth Ranney Moxien Barnes Prank Wilcox Lhe

Senior St Elizabeths Choir Party Highlights Night

The senior choir of St Elizabeths celebrated with a party at St Ellzabeths hall last evening. Twenty four members and five guests including Miss Mary Tess ex of Harrisbing enjoyed games bingo and dancing. A line of sandwiches coffee and cake was served. The committee included Rag noni Buchofne Mary Webber Miss Gertrude Hehadali Ws Charles Linsky and Mrs Edward Kinley, directress of the choir.

Senor Choir St. Elizabeth's Dthiveh St. Ellzabeth's Hall Mary Tessex Harrisbing Ragnoni —Buchofne Mary Webber Gertrude Hehadali Charles Linsky Edward Kinley

Corry Girl Weds Kingston Man in United Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Lol Madsen daughter of George Morven of East Main street and Mrs Rose Madsen of Westbrook Corry was held October 30 at the groom’s parents home in Kingston. Rev Davies officiated at six o clock with attendants Louise Wellington and New Mathios. The bride wore a silver dress with burgundy accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Mr and Mrs Wellington reside at 978 East Main street. The groom works for Avy Supply Company and Mrs Wellington works for Rayminil Manufacturing Company.

Lol Madsen Nauighter George Morven East Main Street Rose Madsen Westbrook Cor Wellington Kingston William H. Wellington Rev Davies Louise Wellington New Mathisos Poses

Mrs J A Williamson Hosts The Readers Club

Mrs J A Williamson hosted The Readers Monday at her home 904 North Center alvest. A discussion of words and phrases followed a program read by Mrs BL Cronin. The gathering centered on American usage and Good English with a brief reading on its influence. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Next host is Mrs Willig Brown at 40 Marian Street next Monday.

J. A. Williamson John A. Williamson North Center Alvest Roll Gallhie Noel BL Cronin America Wiliamsor Willig Brown Marian Street

Pot Luck Dinner Sparked BPW Club Meeting

The Business and Professional Women's club met in the club rooms with Mrs Lawrence Thomas, Miss Ruth Supernel, and Miss Marjorie Mellray in charge. A rummage sale was planned for Friday and Saturday, funds to aid the Red Cross. Mrs Charley Stewart from the Red Cross spoke briefly. The two weeks hence the club will hold a progressive luncheon party.

BPW Lawrence ‘Thomas Ruth Marjorie Meilray Red Cross Charley Stewart Ruri Cross Aevi Lest

New Women’s Society of Methodist Church Formed

A newly organized Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Walter DeJean’s Ridge Street home last evening for organization. The group of about nineteen planned five subgroups with officers including Mrs. O Nichols as vice chairwoman and Mrs. Johnston as secretary treasurer. A luncheon was served by Mrs. DeJean. The society will reconvene Monday, December 18.

New Society of Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Walter DeJekn Ridge Street New W.S DeJean O. Nichols Johnston Dedeah Nnvéen

St Edward's PTA Plans Dinner for November 19

At a special PTA meeting of St Edward's school the group set a dinner for Tuesday evening November 19. Serving runs from 5 to 8 PM at the school. Mrs Donald Anrites is dinner chair, with Mrs Iva Rhynard in charge of dishes, Mrs James O'Brien in charge of the kitchen, and Mrs Ley Hoyle assisting as needed.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of St. Edward's School Donald Anrites M's Iva Rhynard Élarge James O'Brien Kitchen Ley Hoyle

William Goulds Hosts Ten Zip Club at Summer Street Home

William Goulds entertained members of the Ten Zip Club last evening at their Summer streets home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul M. Brynblson, Mr and Mrs Olin Simmons, and Mr and Mrs T Allen May. The group will meet again at the May residence in two weeks.

Miss Slagle Hosts Masquerade Party At Home

Patricia Shilo entertained seven friends at a masquerade oil party Saturday afternoon at her home. Games and music were enjoyed, refreshments were served, with Doris Blurnik, Ross, June Kong, Marilyn Wallace, Margaret Hook, Mary Low McCray, Phyllis McCoy and Patuila among the attendees.

Slagle Patricia Shilo Stony Welling Doris Blurnikets Ross June Kong Marilyn Wallace Margaret Hook Mary Low McCray Phyllis McCoy Patuiela

Miss Alice Price Weds Frederick Dingle in Rigley Church

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Alice Price, daughter of Mr and Mrs N Price, and Frederick Dingle, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dingle. Ceremony held Sunday afternoon at Murhodinl church at Rigley, with attendants Mrs Price Jack Price and My snd Mrs William Snow. A reception was held this week and Mrs Dingle will reside at 74 Concord Street Union City.

Mane Tony Missi Alice Pri N., Price Frederick Dingle Joseph Dingle Minion Ily Rigley Price Jack Price William Snow Dingle Concot Street Union City

Grace Durham Feted at Birthday Party in Bingo

Mrs Grace Durham was surprised by a group gathering at her home 409 Novi Cynter Street Bingo last evening for a birthday party. Gifts included pins sal adins and a salad Innit. Amy Skintwr and Musuty Fran won prizes. Friends sang and presented Mrs Dirham with several keepsakes as cake was served.

Grace Durham Grate Dirham Ceveredy Novi Cynter Street Musuty Fran Amy Skintwr Dirham

Newborn to Mr and Mrs Hunt at Sparramstinre

A Dorner was born this afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunt of Sparramstinre BD 3.

A Dorner Born

Mrs Quinlisk Hosts BYM Club at Wright Street

Mrs Paul Quinlisk hosted B Y M club members at her Wright street home. Two bridge tables were set and refreshments served for the guests including Mrs W Stuart Houghton Mrs Harold Carr Mrs Harold Brown Mrs Hassell Sherman Mrs Guy Abbey Mrs Mery Jol Mooney and Mrs Twid Caldwell the latter of Frankeville.

Paul Quinlisk BYM Club Paul Quinisk Wright Street W. Stuart Houghton Harold Carr Harold Brown Hassell Sherman Guy Abbey Mery Jol Mooney Tnid Caldwell Franke Tinvilte

Ferdinand's creator replies to on air request

New York author Munro Leaf, famed for Fernand the Bull, answered a question on the True Or False program with three words expressing the tale's origin. The line came as a teaser about how the animal character began his story during the broadcast.

New York Munro Leaf Fernand the Bull Ferdinand

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