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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

5

Townsend Club Elects Officers at Friday Meeting

The Townsend Club gathered at L. R. Tiffany home on South Center street for a well attended session. Fred Rice of Brit presided over the election and installation of officers as Tiffany named president with Frank Morris first vice president Henry Hals second vice president Mrs Park Davis third vice president Mrs Lora Gale secretary and Mrs Bals treasurer and Mrs Carl Fredell pianist. P Barber and Rice gave encouraging talks praising Corry club members and outlining pension goals with Mrs Glenn Sitler of Youngsville recounting ways women aid progress. Patricia Field sang The Lords Prayer with Tiffany at the piano and Frank Kell accompanied.

Townsend Club L. R. Tiffany South Center Street Fred Rice Brit Tiffany Frank Morris Henry Hals Park Davis Lora Gale Bals Carl Fredell P. ©. Barber Rice Corry Club Patricia Field Reppel Tiffany gAeecompanist Mars Frank Kell

Rev DeSanti to Address Holy Name Society Meeting

Rev John DeSanti assistant rector of St Thomas Church will speak on The Vestments of the Priest at the Holy Name Society gathering Tuesday evening November 8 at 7 oclock in St Edwards School hall. All men of St Elisabeths and St Thomas parishes invited with a business session led by President George Taylor followed by refreshments and social time.

DeSanti Holy Name Society John DeSanti St. Thomas’ Church St. Edward's School Hall St. Elisabeth's St. Thomas Rev. DeSanti George Taylor

Armistice Day gathering planned at Legion Post

Members of Elmer Cartler American Legion Post No 365 and affiliates will meet at the post home on North Center street on Armistice Day at 7 p.m. The business session will plan Christmas activities with top officers in charge and a tureen dinner to follow chaired by Mrs Clyde Johnston. Also listed are numerous local residents heading to Buffalo for Ice Capades and weekend visits with relatives across Erie and surrounding towns.

Legion Home Elmer C. Cartler

Christmas Seal Sale Plans Outlined

A committee meeting outlined plans for the annual local Christmas Seal sale. The event will be held at Concord Community House on November 16 with invitations to local organizations. Speaker will be Maria Nelson Rowe of Philadelphia, secretary for Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society.

Aussavastepier Concord Maria _ Nelson Rowe Philadelphia Statistical and Information Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society Mildred Alfred Atm Baresi Gilbert L. Boyd Olin W_ Bracken Relph_Carcoll Harold Mioners D. A. Hillstrom Ethel McCray Lynn Sill Sam Stultz David Swarts Robert G. Tutnell

Murdered Alive at Clymer High School Senior Class

The Clymer Central High School Senior Class presents Murdered Alive a three act mystery comedy at the school on November 7. Wealthy Marvin Ryder dies in a motor accident and his heirs gather at Hillcrest estate where a will and two codicils reveal fortunes for the killer catcher and for the one who captures the criminal. The cast includes Libby Ryder Lynette Gallup Arden Ryder Phyllis Aikens Warner Milton Acton Chance detective and a large ensemble with Mrs Marciel Schrader Tris Alda Bernice Bayle Laverne Speed Joyce Howes Stella Backus Shirley Varbarden Frank Backus Ivan Lockenhouse Everett King Otis Marvin Wilbur VanBarden Arline Vans Jean McCary and Albert Giles directed by Mr Sayre.

Clymer Clymer Central High School Marvin Ryder Hillcrest Ryder Ashle Acton Chance Libby Ryder Lynette Gallup Arren Ryder Phyllis Aikens Warner Melton Arden Harold Neckers

General P T A Meeting Next Wednesday Night

Corry Council of the Parents and Teachers plans a joint meeting of city P T A organizations at the Junior High gymnasium on Wednesday November 9 at 8 15 p m public and PTA members are invited. A program will include a talk by district president Mrs Robert W Faber on The Parent Teacher to Principles.

Corry Bp.t. A Fairview P.T. A Robert W. Faber

Dance at Elks Home Tonight with Erie Orchestra

Johnny Himetsugh and his orchestra from Erie play for the Elks dance at the Elks Home. Members of BPO Elks Lodge No. 769 and invited guests may attend. Dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:20 a.m.

Elks Johnny Himetsugh Erie B. P.O. Elks Lodge No

Rainieri Patterson: Nuptial High Mass Wedding Today

Mrs. Ethel Rainieri and Russell Patterson wed in a nuptial high mass at St. Thomas Church with 150 guests. The bride, niece of Mrs. Merrit Rathbun, wore pale blue satin. bridesmaids and flower girl followed in yellow and peach gowns. A wedding breakfast followed at the Dahl home, and the couple left for a weeklong honeymoon to Buffalo and Canada. They will reside at 759 East Main Street. he works for the Pennsylvania Electric Company.

Ithe Rainieri Merrit Rathbun Prew |Burg William Russell Patterson George Patterson Euclid Street John DeSinti St. Thomas’ Church James Wharton Fall Flowers Rosari Fott Pittsburgh Edwin Bela Tron Wesfield Peach William Durhsim Broom Maid of Honor Barbara Ann Potter John Chillock Patterson Durham Resi Carmen Rainieri Frank Dahl Buffalo

Windrels and kin visit in town this weekend

Mr and Mrs Edward Windrel of Buffalo visit Mrs Ethel Ottaway on Lemur Street for the weekend. Mrs R J Williams and children of Buffalo arrive for a stay at the home of Mr and Mrs B J Becker on West Church Street. Donald Tate and Clair Caster couple plan to travel to Buffalo for Tee Capades. D A Hillstrom, a member of the Edinboro State Teachers College board, attended a meeting at Edinboro yesterday. the board inspected the girls dormitory renovated by W C Ruffner of this city.

Betty Porter West Spring Creek Florida Mary Ann Sullivan East Smith Street Buffalo O. J. Skiff Tottawanda Sully Sullivan Geraldine Sullivan Phyllis Peterson Fred Jackson Victor Cragg, Jr James Peterson West Smith Street William Zafiropulos Dartmouth Mott Street Fulton Galvin Pittsburgh Walter W. Windahil C. H. Craig Beaver Falls Edward Messinger Connie Lee Patricia Ann Mead Avenue G. W. Highberger Wilkinsburg J. Donald Watson East Congress Street William Myers Harold Dugan Dugan Mary Jones Wil Paul Phelps Rome Ann Schroeder Barbara Roberts Thomas Benim Erie Benim Cleve Morton Park Street Lawrence Morton Grove City College Albert Hamilton Washington Pa Ellis Hamilton Eas South Street Patsy Skinner Clarion State Teachers College Clarion Benjamin S. Skinner Franklin’ Street C. Leonard Edgren Jamestown Edegren Skinners Edward Windrel Windrel Ethel Ottaway Lemur Street Mane R. J, Williame Williams B. J. Becker West Church Street Donald Tate Clair Caster D. A. Hillstrom Edinboro State

Hospitality Club Announces Armistice Day Meeting

A Hospitality Club meeting is planned for Tuesday at 2 PM at the American Legion Home North Center street. Mrs. Robert Rastetter chairs November with Mrs. Wilbur Rickers Mrs. Robert Forrester and Mrs. George Reitz assisting. The film Amazting America sponsored by Greyhound Bus Co will be shown. Members will report bingo ticket sales for November 30 at Sir Edward's Hall. Proceeds support city Christmas fighting program via Chamber of Commerce project. Refreshments provided. Local ladies invited.

Hospitality Club Hospitality American Legion North Center Street Robert Rastetter Iadies Wilbur Rickers Robert Forrester George Reitz Amazting America Greyhound Bus Company Sir Edward's Hall Chamber of Commerce

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Frederick Al and Mrs George Stantoni

Last evening a surprise birthday party was hosted by Mrs George Stanford Sr and Mrs Prank Seamens at the Stanford home on Chestnut Street. Fourteen ladies attended with cards played and prizes awarded in auction bridge to Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Nellie Virgra and in 500 to Mrs Milton Cherry and Mrs B W Baccus. Perfection salads refreshments and cake served by the hostesses and guests including Mrs Abi and Mrs Stanford.

George Stanford Prank Seamens Ora Harper Frederick al George Stantoni, Jr George Stanford, Jr onGhestnut Street Carl Peterson Nellie Virgra Milton Cherry B.W. Baccus Milton. Zalmeck Abi Stanford Vieyre

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Homer Buford At Home

A stork shower for Mrs Homer Buford was hosted by her mother Mrs Harry Nell on West Stith street Thursday evening. Fourteen guests attended and played canasta and 500. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Brenoel and Mrs William Gumblelan for canasta. Mrs Robert Pronter and Mrs F Little won the 500 prizes. Cakes cider pumpkin pie and whipped cream were served by Mrs Nate and decorations were in pink and blue. The honored guest received tokens of the occasion.

Cer Chopin Barber Brie Tiffany Sity Stork Harry Nell West Stith Street Homer Blusra Paul Brenoel William Gumblelan Robert Pronter F_. Little Nate Séhane

Mrs. Clarence J. Kirch Honored At Post Bridal Shower

Friday evening Mrs. Clarence J. Kirch was honored at a post bridal shower at her Wayne street home. A group of friends presented her with a table lamp and a floor lamp. About five hundred and canaste were entertained with sandwiches, pickles, briderake, jello and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Lovy Hills, Mrs. Dean Bashline, Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs. Lawrence Hansen, Mrs. Charles VanTassel, Mrs. Lester Hepler, Mrs. Ruth Clark, Mrs. Santa Leone, Mrs. Betty Gallagher, Mrs. Harold Jackson, and Mrs. U. B. Wilcox.

Clarence J. Kirch Clarence J. Kireh Wayne Street Lovi Hills Dean Bashline Charles Thompson Lawrence Hansen Ghirles VanTassel Lester Hepler Ruth Clark Santa Leone Betty Gallagher Harold Jackson U. B.wilcox

First twins, now triplets in Atlanta birth

In Atlanta on November 5, Mrs Thelma Bibbs, 97, welcomed three baby girls after giving birth to twins last January. She reported feeling well despite the long labor and expressed hope there would be no more additions soon. The three unnamed daughters weighed about three pounds each, with the family celebrating a rare multiple birth sequence.

Atlanta Thelma Bibbs

Curley Paces Challenge in Boston Mayor Race

November 5 Boston voters face a tight mayoral contest as incumbent J M Curley, a former congressman and governor, battles a strong challenge from Ber reelection. Curley enters the stretch amid a hard fought campaign in the long political fight.

Curley Boston J. M. Curley Ber

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