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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
5
A new experimental planting device combines four rotary seeders Mer and WO Gorn to adapt tree seedling planting. The system aims to improve efficiency in reforestation by handling diverse seed types with adjustable spacing and depth settings.
The famed Indian scout Kit Gor son settled in Taos New Mexico making his residence a museum.
The Hospitality Club plans its third anniversary program for Tuesday November 24 at the American Legion Post Home North Center Street. The 2 PM meeting will include committee members led by Mrs Willam Leaby with speaker Attorney Roger Brown discussing Making a Will and Investments. Local attendees include Mrs F Needham Mrs Louis Valentine Mrs Carl Davis Mrs K R Benson Mrs R J Miler and Mrs Stinley Carl.
The Erie Philharmonic will give its first concert outside Erie at Edinboro Teachers College on November 1 at 8 15 pm. Fritz Mahler will conduct a 60 piece ensemble performing Beethovens Overture to Blimon, Dvoraks New World Symphony, Gershwins American in Paris and Porgy and Bess excerpts. Limited seats go on sale to the public.
Last evening the McCray community gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker on Stuart Road. Four neighbor farmer families organized the Progressive Farmers Club adopting the new group name. Members and their spouses enjoyed an oyster supper and a social evening amid farm project planning. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Newell Gates, Mr and Mrs Randolph Baker, Mr and Mrs Gary Gates, Mr and Mrs Warner Mee Gray, and Mr and Mrs Ronald Gates.
Mrs Harold Eddy hosted her card club at Spring Creek. Mrs George Warner, soon moving to Port Allegany, received a memorial gift from the group. Mrs Walter Maxwell and Mrs L R Donaldson won the game awards and Mrs Eddy served refreshments late.
The Erie Philharmonic Society plans a Viennese Ball at Rainbow Gardens on November 22, sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary. A full Erie Philharmonic Orchestra under Tilt Matler will play Strauss waltzes, with modern swing for younger dancers, a waltz contest judged by professionals, and exhibition dancing by local studios.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Clarence Eld at Corry Hospital located on West Columbus Avenue. The birth marks a joyful addition to the Eld family with relatives encouraged to share in the happiness.
Jo Ann Brister celebrated her eighth birthday with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Brister of Brookhaven Mississippi now living in the city with Price Construction Co. employees. Held at the trailer home of Jo Ann's parents the event was attended by classmates and two teachers. Games and refreshments followed with gifts from her young friends.
Fairview School PTA dinner set for Wednesday November 11 at the school. Co chairs Mrs Leland Wilcox and Mrs Donald Gates lead a team of officers, teachers and later members. Menu features baked ham scalloped potatoes baked beans baked corn brown bread rolls apple pie pickles relishes and coffee. Serving hours 5 to 7 p m. Tickets available from teachers students any PTA member or at the door.
A major Gershwin program arrives in Erie on November matting four favorites by the composer. Constance Keene will perform the Piano Concerto in F and Rhapsody in Blue with the Brie Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Walter Damrosch. Also featured are An American in Paris and Porgy and Bess selections including Summertime and Bess You Is My Woman Now.
A Munonyice safe Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Archie Titch of D. 3 honored her daughter Mrs Robert Alford. Sixteen ladies attended with games and bingo. Prizes went to several guests. door prize won by Mrs Disine Titeh. A salad cake and coffee were served. gifts presented to Mrs Alford by guests.
Pohiona Master Clark Beers and Grand Valley Grange led a joint Ens Branch and Spring Creek Granges meeting Thursday evening. John Decker and William Graybill were installed masters with their officers. Visitors from surrounding granges attended and Golitsbus Grange members were announced as official visitors for the November 80th session to confer the first and second degrees.
The public is invited to Harbor Hall Community Building Tuesday evening November 14 for a complete program. Mrs Glen Bailey and Mrs Loviy Jewell will conduct games for children and Mrs Willian Reynolds will have a Baliyond. The program committee includes Mrs Arshur Lindstrom and Mrs Guy Fralick. Home made candy will be sold and Ladies' Aid members are asked to bring pit sandwiches and doughnuts. Refreshments by Mrs Earl Cheiton and Mrs William Tomsn will include cider and coffee.
C D of A Corry Conn Conception Number 95 plans a tureen supper next Thursday evening with Mrs Mervyn Nast and helpers coordinating. Members meet at 1 PM at the C D of A lodge. list of assisting members includes Mrs EJ Ruavl, Mes Ray tond Sadburiy, Mrs James Ally and others. A turkey party is also planned for Tuesday evening November 21 with Mrs Nast and Lee Hoylen as chairmen, inviting public attendance at 8 PM.
Mrs Walter DeShazer was named president of the Cutting Pre School Mothers Club at the meeting this Thursday at the home of Mrs Marion Way. Mrs Gordon Shampoe was elected Vice president, and Mrs Raymond Olimer, secretary and treasurer. Members voted to donate collectively to charity drives. Following the meeting, Mrs Way and Mrs Carl Marsh served cheese sandwiches, pumpkin pie and coffee. The next meeting will be a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Mrs Roy Redman will be hostess.
Buffalo resident Ghotts B. Loucks announces engagement to Miss Lucille Jane Jones of Lakewood New York. The wedding is set for November 22 in Buffalo where Miss Jones works as a medical technician in Dr Howard Oxrood s office. Loucks has visited Buffalo frequently over recent years to see friends and relatives.
W S W secretary Mrs Leon Wah Tassel led the Thursday evening session at East Smith Street home of Myo B Clareith. Readings on Thanksgiving were given by several members. the group sang Praise Him and offered a prayer. A Thanksgiving offering was collected. A December 14 family night program at the church was planned with a committee including Mrs Keith Henman Mrs Gerald Bagley Mrs Garl Lyane and Mrs Roy Beagle.
Mrs Fred Haenel was honored at a Ch 15 meeting hosted by Mrs Harold Jackchan at Spring Creek. Eighteen members attended with group singing and canasta. Card prizes went to Mrs Robert Tripp Mrs Harry Burion Mrs Michael Piccirilio and Mrs George Rhode. Members exchanged names for Christmas party plans set for December 1 at Deer Head Inn and a small orchid bouquet was presented.
Mrs Nadix Hamilton of Brieger presented a sound film titled The Emotional Needs of Children The Ground Work of Democracy at the Lindsey Hollow P T A meeting It drew members and visitors Mrs Paul Blakeslee Mrs Rupert Morris and Mrs M O Baldwin attended A brief business session led by Mrs Lawrence Anderson decided to sponsor a social at the school next Friday November 17 Cake Jello and coffee were served after the meeting
Amici Bible Class of the B U B Church held a social and business meeting last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Bush with Miss Gladys Canfield assisting. Plans for the December anniversary at McCray Community House were discussed and WL Armitage presided. E V McClintock and G Bergman won awards in the evening games. Queen Mother Mary News: Queen Mary is ill and staying at Marlborough House for a few days.
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