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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

5

Hostess entertains N. W. Club members at Weigiat Street

Mrs Walter Sears hosted eight members of the N. W. club at her Weigiat street home last evening. Five hundred provided the entertainment with Mrs Leland Johnston and Miss Della Sorenson winning awards. A salad lunch followed for guests including Mr Carl Gustafson and several members. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs James Johnston's Essex street home.

Walter Sears Weigiat Street Leland Johnston Della Sorenson Carl Gustafson Jack Krone James Johnston Virgil Ross Charles Weston Johnston Miss Sorenson Essex Street

Local society notes update from East County community

Mrs W H Merrick and daughter Mrs BE Kane among residents visiting or traveling. Miss Kay Richardson leaves for Cleveland for a hospital aid program. Miss Penn Raymond returns home after her father’s death. Mrs G R Brooks of Painted Post arrives for daughter Arnolding Brooks’s hospital care. Several residents depart for meetings, college, or family visits, including to Syracuse, Baltimore, and New York City. Obituary services are noted for Miss Betty Harnack and Mr Raymond.

W. H. Merrick BE. J. Kane Dan Tel B. Taggart Harrisburg Kane Kay Richardson Cleveland Ohio Penn Raymond Bucknell University Lewisburg Pmmond East Smith Street G. R. Brooks Painted Post N.Y Arnolding Brooks Corry Hospital Col FA Spencer Clymer Ralph Keteham Sherman Syracuse Dairymen'’s League Cooperative Association Merle Geisking Mary Ann Birmingham Als William D. Hudson Cony R.D Penn State College Carry High School J. BE. Mount Qaighter Louise Baltimore Robert Newell Notre Dame Navy Martha Mount Newell Anna Wilcox North Center Street Enfield N.C Hunter Pope Margaret Bower Cory Hospital Oi City Jon A. Blatt Mary Ellen Jack East Brady Betty Harnack Lawrence Hammond Harry Naylor North East Ciy PM. Raymond East Smith Stent Mary Elizabeth Gillette New Yor City Jean Adelaide Elliott Margaret Lytle Frank Cole Iin Hollywood Pla Waller Guignon Philadelphia Ertvedt Lero Yesterdey Sisy Atvah Covell

Elks District Deputy to Visit Corry Lodge

Corry Lodge of Elks will host the official visit of the new district deputy Ward Knoblow tonight. Exalted Ruler James Carrig leads local officers as a class of candidates is initiated. A 6 30 dinner opens the gathering with several out of town guests in attendance.

Elks Corry Lodge Corry

Officers Named by Women's Society of Christian Service

The Society for Christian Service held a meeting at Mrs. Tracy Whitehead’s home on East Pleasant Street. Officers elected were Mrs. Frank Bub vice chairman and Mrs. W. Nigh secretary treasurer. Meetings will be the first Wednesday of each month. The group planned a hobby table at the December Federation meeting and pledged fundraising efforts.

STOW Women’s Society of Christian Service Tracy Whitehead East Pleasant Street Frank Bub W. Nigh Whitehead

Bands and Auxiliary Guests Feted at Spartansburg Party

Members of the Corry Band and the Ladies' Auxiliary to the band attended a party hosted by Mr and Mrs L V Thorogood in Spartansburg after a brief rehearsal. The guests enjoyed dancing visiting and a lunch was served to about thirty attendees.

Spartansburg Corry Ladies’ Auxiliary L. V. Thorogood

Thanksgiving Program By Harding P T A

The Harding school P T A met yesterday at 3 pm. A fine Thanksgiving program featured student readings, a Thanksgiving dialogue, primary songs in Thdlan costumes, and third and fourth grade songs. The business session followed with twelve members present.

Harding P.T.A Harding School

Daughter born to Dr and Mrs Lyle Compton at Corry Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Dr. and Mrs Lyle Compton of Clymer New York. Mrs Compton was formerly Miss Carol Neckers.

Corry Lyle 8. Compton Clymer Compton Carol Neckers

Oswego Couple Wed in St Marys Rectory Ceremony

Miss Ethel B Snider daughter of Mrs Cou 8 Snider Oswego and Richard Stanley son of Tate John and Margaret Stanley Oswego married last Saturday at St Marys Oswego rectory Rev Mr Quaid officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gilbert A reception followed at the bride’s mother's home The couple reside 531 West Church Street Stanley works in the Engineering Department of the Ajay ion Works Company

Ethel B Snider Cou Snider Oswego Richard Stanley Tate John Margaret Stanley St. Mary's Church Quaid Charles Gilbert West Church Street Stanley Nngineering Ajay 1Ion Works

Regular Meeting of VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW held a regular business meeting at a home on West Washington Street. Plans were made for a turkey supper this evening. A report covered buffet suppers and fish dinners already served. Blanket club drawings were conducted.

VFW West Washington Street

Two Presbyterian Groups Meet Friday at the Rue

Two Presbyterian groups plan gatherings Friday in church parlors with hostesses Mrs A Sandburg and Mrs Carrie Allen. Each guest brings her own lunch for a 1 pm serving, with a Ladies Aid meeting at 3 pm. A tureen dinner is to be served at 5 pm hosted by Mrs C W Bracken and others.

Drwine Uitcie San Presbyterian Chet A. Sandburg Carrie Allen Ald Logiesy C. W. Bracken Walter Peake P. S. Austiiy A. D. Colegrove

Methodist Choir Feted at Columbus Home Party

Members of the Methodist church choir and guests, including Rev and Mrs B. A. Galbreath, were entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. W. R. Fargo in Columbus. Music and social Concord contributed to a pleasant gathering.

Columbus Chow The Methodist Church B. A. Galbreath W. R. Fargo

Sparta Ivory Club Dinner Party Delights Members

The Sparta Ivory Club hosted a dinner party at Hotel Corry last evening with a band providing entertainment. Covers were set for sixteen, and guests included Hope Wor and his brothers Jack and George in NBC’s Bob Hope family comedy routine.

Sparta Ivory Club Vary Club Spar Canebily Hotel Corry Jai Eluck Hope Hollywood Bob Hope NBC Jack George

Hostess Hosts Past Matron's Club Meeting

Mrs Matilda Nast welcomed members of the Past Matron's club of the Eastern Star at her West Pleasant street home last evening. Guests enjoyed sewing and cards with a literan salad and dessert lunch served. Mrs Love Stone will host the group on December 4.

Matilda Nast Eastern Star West Pleasant Street Love Stone

Betty May Casey to Marry Raymond Brown

Announcement of the engagement of Betty May Casey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon J Gasey, to Raymond Brown, son of Mrs May F Brown. Residence listed as 383 South Genter Wirget with no wedding date provided.

Betty May Casey Raymond Brown Jon J Gasey South Genter Wirget Betty May May F. Brown Waterford

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