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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1947
Page
5
Miss Lois Ann Cliver of Buffalo heads to Berlin Germany with plans to settle there. Her father Rev J Cluver serves with the American Red Cross and is stationed in Germany for an indefinite period.
The annual Movember gathering of the W. C. T. U. met yesterday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with a green dinner at noon. Mrs. George Chase presided, plans for a December 2 Christmas party and a 50 cent gift exchange were set, and a full program followed including readings, songs, and a county W. C. T. U. report. Several local residents were noted as attending or traveling, with various community updates throughout the day.
Members of the W S C Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church met in church parlors Tuesday evening Session opened by Mrs Zuella Mentroy and continued by Mrs Trvin Young with a study on China Plans were made for the church events and routine business was transacted The social hour featured pumpkin pie and ice cream before adjournment
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mx and Mrs Clinton Magee at Corry Hospital located on 719 West Wayne Street. The birth adds a new member to the Magee family in Corry.
Mrs H Ray Harris entertained 30 members and guests of the Friendship Aid Society of the Evangelical Omled Brethren Church at her North Center street home. Miss Esther Pounds gave the devotional period and members were asked to bring items for Thanksgiving baskets at the parsonage. The meeting, led by President Mrs Tiyan Campbell, included knitting mittens for the Quincy Orphanage and gingerbread refreshments.
Mrs Stanley Malek hosted a luncheon yesterday at her West Smith Street home for Corry Hospital nursing staff. Table decorations featured yellow and blue with a bouquet of yellow rosebuds centering the serving area. A social time followed.
Mrs Bracken hosted the 500 Club at her West Pleasant Street home. Members enjoyed a card evening with Mrs Zopke to entertain on November 18th, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee was served.
Twenty five members and guests gathered Tuesday at the East South Street home of Mrs. Don Williams for a bountiful repast. Mrs. Williams and helpers served as officers and preparations for a December 6 Christmas party were announced, with next meeting set for December 2 hosted by Mrs. W. W. Hammond.
Rebekah Lodge met at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at the LOF Hall for a social session. Noble Grand Mrs. Frederick Beall chaired with a routine business period. Mrs. Pred Hoenes led a contest while winners were Mrs. Ronald Carter and Mrs. John Ohrn Sr. Refreshments followed and next meeting is scheduled for November 1st.
Local 500 Club met last evening at West Frederick Street home of Mrs. Mata. Progressive 500 was enjoyed with prizes won by Mrs. Ann Esterbrook Mrs. Sarah Zalzmeck and Mrs. John Newcomb. Banana cake cheese and coffee were served. Mrs. Zalzneck to host on November 25 at West Washington Street residence.
Warndelsmuswnuttes Lyceum Course opened Tuesday evening at 8 at Oh Senior High School auditorium. Brinley Williams Jr Jerry Riha presented Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from The Arabian Nights with hand made puppets and authentic costumes. Lou Matson welcomed patrons and announced the next act, The Andrews Trio, on Monday November 11 offering marimbas violin and cello performances.
The Erie City Chapter No. 17 of the Eastern Star met at the home of President Mrs. Harold G. Wolfe on East Bend Street. A brief business session outlined the Christmas gathering for December 2 at Mrs Tracy W. Whitehead's home with gifts to be exchanged. Social time followed with sandwiches cookies and coffee for members including Mrs. Melvin Parkhurst Mrs. Velma Moore Mrs. Stuart Houghton Mrs. Lloyd Stowe Mrs. W. Bruce Smith Mrs. J Donald Watson Mrs. Whitehead and Miss Helen Johnson.
The presiding official Rey Humke of Pupxsulawney spoke at Corry Room Hotel Corry during the weekly dinner and meeting. He outlined Rotary’s objectives and service to the community before committee chairs reported on the year’s work.
Harrisburg and Altoona led a statewide push for Sunday movie showings with at least 18 communities adopting the measure while 18 others, including Norristown and Wilkinsburg, retained bans. Four towns supported Sunday sports. The issue appeared on special ballots in 62 communities amid morality campaigns.
Election tallies show Mullen beating Dvckes by 46 votes with Judge McKenrick leading 1061 to 536. A proposed constitutional amendment failed 101 to 85, while Corry voters backed Republican county candidates. Fred Lamberton and Dell Darling topped Thomas Flatley and Anna Buckney for commissioners. Owens led surveyors with 1096 votes and Theodore Hill trailed at 534.
Vote totals show George Wilson defeating Bert Chaze 1106 to 561 for the county probate post. Figures indicate city voters favored Republicans over Democrats about two to one, with party-line voting predominating aside from the treasurer's race.
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