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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1949

Page

5

Birthday Party for Mrs Carl Peterson at 209 Fairview

Mrs Carl Peterson of 209 Fairview Street was honored Tuesday evening with a surprise birthday party at her home. Hostess Mrs Milton Zaluneck and assistants Mrs Mary DeLury and Mrs Olin Simmons led 16 guests in a 500 game with prizes to Mrs George Stanford Sr and others. Door prize went to Mrs Simmons. Pink and white decorations, refreshments, and a bronze pompon corsage completed the celebration.

Carl Peterson Fairview Street Milton Zaluneck Mary DeLury Olin Simmons George Stanford, Sr Frederick Ahi Philip @alaneck Edward Berry Louis Jackson Peterson M. H. van Dresar

Local notices and society items from Erie area

Mrs. Jerome F. Needham of Maple Avenue participated in a Helen Neville Kitchen Party broadcast on WBEN Buffalo with her sister Mrs. Frank Ursitti. Proceeds benefited St. Benedict's Church Altar and Rosary Society Expertsville. Needham won a debate on skirt length and received an eight ball ink pen prize. Various local moves, birthdays, and names including Edward Dewey, W. C. Ruffeney, Harold Powell, Ruth Lanaton, Camille Waterhouse, Grace Lamona, R. W. McElroy, and Sgt. Donald B. Harrison noted alongside church concerts and community events.

Jerome F. Needham Maple Avenue Helen Neville WBEN Buffalo Sher Frank Ursitti St. Benedict's Church Expertsville N.Y Needham

Rotary Club announces second annual minstrel show

Final plans were made Tuesday at the Hotel Corry Corry Room for the Rotary Club event to be held in February at the Corry Senior High School auditorium. William A. Leaby named general chairman. Dallas Vaughn attended as a guest. Erle Strick spoke on malleable iron. A movie on malleable iron with Edwin C. Hill narrating was shown. Stewart Long led songs with Denby at the piano. David L. Swartz presided in Arthur Welte’s absence.

Rotary Club Hotel Corry Corry Corry Senior High William A.leaby Tast Dallas Vaughn Eerl M. Strick Erle Malleable Iron Company Far Erle

Homecoming Party for Pfe Charles Firster Honored in Elgin

A welcome home party for Pfe Charles M Firster son of Mrs Catherine Firster was held at his uncle Charles S Firster home on South Center Street Elgin. Guests included Mrs Katherine Firster and children Charles Violet Leona and Donald, plus Mr and Mrs Albert Firster and family and other relatives. Refreshments were served with roses and pompons at table.

Pfe Charles Firster Charles M. Firster Catherine Firster Elgin Charles S. Firster South Center Street Katherine Pirster Charles Violet Leona Donald Albert Firster Clair Baldwin Eldridge Beardsley Morton Parker Joe Danosec

Local residents undertake visits and travel notes

E A Hawkins and Mrs John Fen etermiecher with her children Ann and Edward have returned from New York City. Mr and Mrs Roy Swart and Miss Florence Jackman depart for Alexandria Va to visit Mr and Mrs Robert Street and daughter Janice. Mrs Harold Orage is due back from St Cloud Minn after her daughter's illness. Mervyn M Nast leaves for New York on a Nast Company buying trip. Dr G B Bennett returns from Meadville after visiting his daughter. Hoe Vroomen of Lisse Holland was in town selling tulip bulbs.

E. E. Hawkins John Fenetermiecher Ann Edward New York City Dale Rapp Mervyn M. Nast East Frederick Street Nast Company Edgar Alexander Robert North Center Street Alexandria Bay G. B. Bennett East Smith Street Meadville Edgar Deissler Hoe Vroomen Lisse Holland

Columbus PTA hears guest Gladys Canfield and updates

Miss Gladys Canfield spoke at the Columbus Township PTA meeting at Dean School about her trip to California and training with her seeing eye dog Betty. Proceeds from a clothing sale totaled 31.97 with 205 members reported. a Boy Scout takeover proposal to the firemen was voted. A December meeting date and a new baby born to Tanya Ann Stewart were noted.

Columbus Township PTA Dean School Gladys Canfield California Betty Harold Hill P.T.A Corry Junior High School G. H. Wilkinson Charles Mynn Stanley P.r.a. Treasury Russell Moore Spring Creek P. T. A la i Tanya Ann Robert Stewart Washington, D.C I. Frank Betts Columbus

Newborn Daughter for Klomp Family in North Sliner

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ivan Klomp of North Sliner. The infant is welcomed by Mrs Rosario of Wichita Falls Texas and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Edwards formerly of this city. William F Myers of Spring Street is the great grandfather.

Corry Hositel Ivan Klomp North Sliner

Miss Patti Ann Aldrich Birthday Honored At Home

Patti Ann Aldrich was honored at a birthday party hosted at the Aldrich home by her mother Mrs George Aldrich aided by Mrs Lewis H Schwab of Tid ioute The event featured games music and refreshments a decorated pink cake with five candies and guests Mr and Mrs Willard Dyckes and their sons Willard and Dennis Mrs William Roehrig and son William and Miss Mary Patrick Rote

Auiss Patt Ann Aldrich George Aldrich Lewis H. Schwab Tidioute Aldrich Willard Dyckes Willard Dennis William Roehrig William Mary Patrick

Canasta Club Hosts Guests at North Center Street Home

Mrs John Zepka entertained her canasta club with Mrs Robert Rastetter Mrs Harry Hall Miss Julia Zepka and Mrs Edward Becker as guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hall and Mrs Rastetter. Hostess served potato salad wafers creamed cheese and coffee. Next meeting set for November 22.

Canasta Club John Zepka Robert Rastetter Harry Hall Julia Zepka Edward Becker North Center Street Hall

Hospitality Club Meeting Reports Plans for Bingo Fundraiser

The Hospitality Club met yesterday at the American Legion Hall with Mrs. Ry G. Tunnell presiding. They discussed the bingo party on November 30 at St Edward's Hall to aid the city Christmas lighting program. An incheon is planned for December 13 at Hotel Corry with reservations led by Mrs. Louis Valentine. A kindergarten program will allow mothers to attend club sessions. mothers with children to be cared for should contact Mrs. Tunnell. A color sound movie Amazin America sponsored by Greyhound Bus Company was shown. Donations included Buddy Poppies and refreshments.

Sue Nuspaating Uruy American Legion Hante Ry G. ‘Tunnell St. Edward’s Hall Incheon Corry Louis Valentine Tunnel Greyhound Bus Company Buddy F. W. Dey Donald G. Nantes Ums Robert Rastetter Tee

Mrs Henry Bals Honored By Friendly Birthday Club

Mrs Henry Bals was honored by the Friendly Birthday Club at a West Frederick Street gathering honoring seven members and two guests. Gifts were presented, bingo prizes awarded, and a salad course with wafers and beverages served. The next meeting is December 13 with Mrs Bertha Dorwirt hosting and the birthday of Mrs Leo Coyle celebrated.

Henry Oun Friendly Birthday Club William Huenel West Frederick Street Miller Davison Margared Hughes Bals Lyle Shreve Mabel Hulfast Bertha Dorwirt Mead Avenue Tain Coyle

Golden Links Class Holds Routine Session at Methodist Church

The Golden Links Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church met at the church with 20 persons present. Zuella McElray presided as devotions were given by Mrs. Irvin S. Young. Plans were made for a Christmas party at the next meeting. Hostesses served doughnuts and coffee.

Meduily Methodist’ Church Zuella McElray Irvin Young Percie McCray Le~roy Cady George Gordon

Holy Name Society Meets at St Edward's Hall

The Holy Name Society gathered at St Edward's Hall last evening with Rev John DeSanti leading the rosary. President George Taylor announced the nominating report and December 1 election at St Elizabeth's Hall. Rev Charles A Ward, St Mark's Lawrence Park, will speak on vestments worn by priests.

Holy Name Society St. Edward's Hall John DeSanti George Taylor St. Elizabeth's Hall Taylor Charles A. Ward St. Mark's Church Lawrence Park Holy Name Erie DeSanti Francis Graves Player

Rebekah Class Elects Officers At Methodist Church

Rebekah Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church elected officers after a teen dinner and business meeting attended by 21 members and teacher Mrs Leland Johinston. Elected were president Miss Marilyn Ingram vice president Miss Janet Kelsey secretary Miss Sue Millspaw treasurer Miss Barbara Shaver pianist Miss Sylvia Casselty assistant pianist Miss Alma Brocknan.

Rebekah S. S Rebekah Methodist Church Leland Johinston Marilyn Ingram Janet Kelsey Sue Millspaw Barbara Shaver Sylvia Casselty Alma Brocknan Darlene Reed Taural Briggs Roxanna Hansen Karen Ross Ruby Stiles Shirley Taylor Geraldine Lindsey Nadene Rossbacher Emma ‘Rossbacher

Indoor Scout Rally Set for Corry Junior High Gym

An indoor rally for District No. 5 of the Washington Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will be held Saturday at 7 PM in the Corry Junior High School gym. Over 75 district scouts are expected with contests and activities for leaders and interested persons.

Corry Junior High School Washington Trail Council Boy Scouts of America

Richard Bachomner Heads Nurses Alumnae

Mrs Richard Bachomner was named president of the Corey Nurses Alumnae Association at a meeting held at her home last evening President Mrs Russell Sherman presided and other officers were elected for the year starting in December Miss Neylon Schmeckengost was named vice president Mrs Harvey Cresent secretary treasurer and directors include Mrs Ora Harper Mrs Sherman Miss Mildred Young and Mrs Carrie Williams The group will hold a Christmas party at Esther's Tea Room with dessert at Mrs Herold Armitage’s home The next meeting on December 13 will be hosted by Mrs Jroscut

Richard Bachomner Corey Nurses' Alumnae Association Russell Sherman Neylon Schmeckengost Harvey Cresent Treasur Ora Harper Shman Mildred Young Carrie Williams Uttiner Esther Herold Armitaxe Jroscut

Mrs Frank Loveland Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Frank Loveland entertained members of her contract bridge club at her home last evening. Two tables were in play and Mrs W Auer received the award. A salad course was served by the hostess and in two weeks Mrs Auer of East Smith Street will entertain.

Frank Loveland Frank Lovelarnd Contract Bridge Ih Valever W. Auer

Baptist Sunday School Elects Officers for First Baptist Church

The November meeting of the Sunday School Cabinet at the First Baptist Church elected officers. Richard Nelson became secretary Glenn Gallifreau treasurer Mrs Harry Hickle primary superintendent Miss Lucile Kimmey junior and intermediate department superintendent Ralph Austin adult department superintendent and Mrs FD Peiffer crude roll superintendent. An annual Sunday School program is planned for Friday December 28 at the church followed by a Christmas party.

Baptist S. S First Baptist Church Unday Ralph Carroll Richard Nelson Glenn Gallifreau Harry Hickle Lucile Kimmey Ralph Austin

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