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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1950
Page
5
Senior Hi Y and father and son supper were held last evening at East Washington Street rooms. Twenty eight members were served a tureen supper by the Tri-Hi club. Iris Induction ceremonies will follow for 11 new members recently voted upon by the club. An early experiment used a wet thread on glass tubes to attempt long distance electricity transmission.
Twenty members of the Knox Circle of the Presbyterian Women met last evening at Mrs. Elmer Sharer’s home. Grace Pennimu, general chair, assisted with details as Florence Amy chaired the circle which will run the apron booth. J Donald Watson led devotions. the group voted to donate rolls to Neighborhood House at Erie for Christmas. Mrs. Paul F Bauer spoke on missionaries and their work. refreshments were served by Mrs. EJ Tobias and Mrs. B J Blit. Mrs. Percy Corbin will host the group next December 11.
The Citadel Salvation Army venue hosted a Monday November 13 ceremony uniting Lt Marjorie Miller and Lt James Miller in navy uniforms. Major Tripp officiated, with Major Hayes directing the program as St George Jones sang. After a Wilmington Delaware trip, the couple will serve together at The Haven of Hope.
Kiwanis members met at the Phoenix Hotel with Harry Jach as general chairman to map fundraising for the year. They favored holding the annual Summer festival and securing rides and concessions, with definite plans to be announced later. Group singing was led by H. Lynn Rice with Mrs. Rice and Paul Packs accompanying. Clarence Wallace announced September standings, noting Corry leads the division after another month.
The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Altar Guild met at Mrs. Robert Owens home with 12 members. President Mrs Gerald Staples led discussions on the Spring Tather League Convention and volunteers were sought for upcoming flower Sundays.
Arrangements are completed for a bazaar sponsored by the Women's Civic Club this Friday and Saturday at Franz's Furniture Store in North Center. Co chairs are Mrs Merle Loni and Mrs Bert Weldon. The event features a display doll to be raised at the end, aprons fancywork and homemade candy. A bake sale is planned for Saturday. Members are asked to bring downsigns by Friday morning. The Japan Science Council is listed with 210 members elected by over 36 000 scientists.
A Friday evening bridal shower for Miss Jon Patterson, fiancé of Frank Brigham, took place at the home of Miss Virginia Bulling in Homburg. Twenty two graduates from the MIL lord Fillmore School of Nursing attended, playing games and enjoying a salad and dessert table with pink and white decor. gifts were given to the bride to be by her former classmates.
The Presbyterian Women’s Association announces chairs for the November 28 29 bazaar at First Presbyterian Church. Booth leaders include Westminister Circle Mrs WF Rickets fancywork Geneva Mrs C Rasmusalo ice cream cake Witherspoon Mrs A V Cochran candy popcorn drinks Cal vit Mrs C M Howard fish pond Covenant Mrs J Frea Kinley hot dogs coffee Knox Mrs Florence Amy aprons Wis d H Heer jen to head a home made foods booth. Luncheon attendance capped at 60. Mrs Merle Pye chairs that phase.
A large Monday bingo event at the school hall raised about 950 for the Jubilee Fair pledge supporting Bishop John Mark Gannon. Capacity crowds attended the St Edward’s PTA sponsored event with multiple prize winners including turkey and jackpot recipients.
A farewell party for Mr and Mrs John Zeyka who moved to Erie was hosted by former associates at the Personal Finance Company office. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Cragz, Mr and Mrs Hay Hall, and Mr and Mrs Jack Bell. The couple received a table lamp as a keepsake. they transfer to the Erie office.
The Columbus Grange met last evening and balloted on three candidates for membership while preparing for degree work on November 30 in West Spring Greek. Master David Curtis led the session and Future joint installation with Freehold Grange is planned for tomorrow at Freehold Grange Hall. Planners served pumpkin pie and coffee after the meeting, with the next session set for November 27.
Mrs. John Willis and Mrs. Martin Rubay entertained a Sunday dinner party for Mrs. Harry Pike at the Rubay home 618 Concord Street. Twelve guests attended and gifts were given by Erie residents Mrs. Joseph Savage Mrs. Edward Savage and Mrs. Jack Savage among others.
Miss Jeanine Caldwell of Erie spoke on the Wie meaning and exfections of the B P W clubs at the Weal B P W gathering in Uncle clubrooms. Mrs Mary DeLuny presided. 17 members attended and a service men’s club detention was discussed. Attendance honors went to Mrs Mary Sears with next meeting set for December 2.
Mrs Tryin Young was elected leader of the First Methodist Church W SC 5 group, succeeding Mrs Justin Butters who resigned. At this meeting with 60 present, Mrs B S Skinner led devotions on Please God Mend Every Flow. A speaker from India was invited for November 27. A kitchen remodeling committee was formed. The program featured a film about Missouri cotton pickers and songs with group singing. The next meeting December 10 will be a Christmas tureen dinner.
Covenant Circle met Monday to finalize plans for a Presbyterian Church parion on November 28-29. Mrs. Kinley presided as devotions led by Mrs. Wank. a thank you note from Mrs. Paulson was read. Mrs. Bauer spoke on Now in Japan. Mrs. Peniman attended as guest. The year ends with a December 12 Christmas exchange at Mrs. Kinley's, preceded by a tureen dinner and a festive display for Mrs. Bauer’s birthday.
A pric shower given the eve of November 22 honors Miss Joan Patterson. Mrs. Richard Schneider hosted at her mother Mrs. M. J. McIntyre’s North Center street home with 10 guests. Bridge and canasta were played. awards went to Mrs. Elmeer Wassink, Mrs. Robert Curtis, Mrs. Roland Harvey, Mrs. Richard Muckenthanpt, and Miss Patterson.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Walsh of 953 Franglin Street. The couple announced the birth and named the child. Father’s and mother’s details are provided in the birth notice.
Ladies' Auxiliary of the V F W hosts a public card prize event Thursday evening in the Garden Room of the V F W Post Hom. Mrs Guru Hinigh serves as general chairman, tickets and reservations available with her. Twenty tables have been reserved with five bridge prizes on offer and hopes of reaching 300 in proceeds.
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