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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1950

Page

5

Lillian Guild Tareen Dinner Meeting at Rim Episcopal Church

Sixteen Lillian Guild members plus one guest, George Orcutt, attended a dinner meeting in the Parish Hall of Rimmanuel Episcopal Church. A routine business session followed by Mildred Alfred included tentative plans for an early December Christmas party and a social film showing titled The Secret of the Master.

Lillian Guild Rimmanuel Episcopal Church George Orcutt Mildred Alfred Schaub’s U. S. Gypsum Co Edgar Alexander George Boyd

Birthday Party for Proctor Twins in Beaverdam

Mr and Mrs Garald Proctor of Beaverdam hosted a family party Monday evening for the first birthday of their twin sons James and Jerry. Twelve relatives attended and enjoyed cake ice cream and coffee served by the mother. Individual and group photos were taken and the children received many fine gifts.

Proctor Garald Proctor Beaverdam James Jerry

Holy Name Society Nominates Officers for 1961

The Holy Name Society meeting at St Edward's Hall included the installation of officers and attendance by Rev Francis Graves. The gathering began with a prayer service led by St Thomas as celebrant and adjourned after a brief session. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11.

Messing Holy Mime Society St. Edward's Hall St.Thomaas

Hospitality Club Meets. wills topic discussed

Forty members of the Hospitality Club met Tuesday afternoon at the American Legion Home on North Center Street. Attorney Roger Brown spoke on wills, their types, pitfalls, and illustrations of outcomes if no will exists. Officers were welcomed, plans for Christmas events and lighting discussed, with refreshments served.

Hospitality Club American Legion North Center Street Roger Brown Brown Jerome F. Needham Zena St. Clair Raymond Bachomner A. V. Gochran ET. Bettes Tames Sullivan C Rat Harold. Gragg Aeq Murs Bertie Byers Margaret Brad~erson Was William Leaby Sistents Louis Valentine Bettes Needham Carl Davis Rr, Benson R. J. Miller Stanley Carl

Miss Sophie Gronastaj Engaged To Be Married

Miss Sophie Gronastaj of 227 Gould Street is engaged to Sgt Herbert Combs of Union City. Daughter of Walter Gironastal, she studied at St Edward's High School and works as personnel director at a local store. Combs, a Camp Auburnbury soldier with Company A, is a Union City High School graduate formerly with General Electric. No date has been set for the wedding.

Wusy Sophie Gronastata Herbert Combs Walter Watus Gronastaj Gould Street Walter Gironastal St. Edward's High School G. O. Murphy Helle Raoy Union City Set Combs Camp Auerbury Union City High School General Electric Company

Sparta Senior Play Friday Evening at Spartansburg High

The Sparta senior class will present the three act farce Too Many Relatives at Spartansburg High School this Friday at 7 o clock. Director Mrs Helen Manton leads a cast including Thomas Kolaja Delores Lindsey Wilma Burlingame Leo Jackman Doris Harrison Tema Brown and LeRoy Weld Joer.

Sparta Spartansburg High School Helen Mai=ton Thomas Kolaja Delores Lindsey Wilma Burlingame Leo Jackman Doris Harrison Tema Brown LeRoy Weldjoer

Corry Nurses Alumnae Plan Christmas Party

Mrs. Peter Hansen of Shea streets hosted Corry Nurses Alumnae last evening. President Mrs. Richard Bachemer led a brief meeting and a Christmas party was approved for the next gathering with Mrs. R. M. Sherman named chairwoman. Dessert refreshments followed the session.

Corry Peter Hansen Shea Streets Richard Bachemer R. M. Sherman Hansen

Lovell's School PTA Hosts Wildlife Program

The Lovell's School PTA met at the McCray Community House with a large turnout to hear Game Protector Simpson from Union City discuss pheasant raising and a 60 minute color film on Pennsylvania wildlife by Mr Cook. Hashcvuck led the meeting and plans for a December 12 Christmas party with small gifts were made. Mrs Forest Gates and her committee served sandwiches and coffee.

Lovell Simpson Union City Cook Pennsylvania Rolland Hashcvuck McCray

State Taxes Topic at Rotary Dinner Speech

Dallas Smiley spoke at the Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry on Taxes. He noted large public outlays such as soldiers bonuses and funding for schools and public aid. He cited the Pennsylvania Turnpike's 175 million appropriation as needing replacement by tax revenue and mentioned potential changes like horse racing legalization.

Dallas Smiley Rotary Club Hotel Corry Smiley Charles Bracken Rotarians Jack Marstellar Cleveland Rotary Club of New Wilmington

Mrs Alfred Wright Honored At Shower Party

Mrs John Loyd hosted a shower for Mrs Alfred Wright at Shady Avenue. Twelve local guests attended including Mrs Embert Bayle Mrs Gerald Fish Mrs Jack Lloyd and Mrs Harold Tanner. Prizes were awarded for games won and a door prize given to Mrs Harold Lloyd. Guests enjoyed a salad course pink and blue rolls cupcakes and coffee. The guest of honor received corsage and gifts. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs Ban Wright and Mrs Tanner of Union City and Mrs Engle of Columbus.

Donald Wiggers William McCarthy Mary Ann Sulvan Geraldine Sullivans Mead Avenue Wiggers Ben Dempsey Mary Dempsey Fred Hunnar Ploreive Dempsey Paul Wheat Fee Lye John Loyd Shady Avenue Alfred Wright Embert Bayle Gerald Fish Jack Lloyd Harold Tanner Harold Lloyd Thass Ban Wright Tanner Union City Engle Columbus Eagle Jack Linyd

Jolly Eight Club Meets at Mrs Brown Home

Mrs Marjorie Brown entertained the Jolly Eight Club Tuesday afternoon on Main Street. Prices for 600 went to Mrs Isabelle Johnson and Mrs B D Haupin. Guests enjoyed cake sandwiches and coffee and plan to meet November 2 with Mrs Haupin.

Marjorie Brown Main Street Dolly Eight Club Isabelle Johnson B. D. Haupin Ma Brown Haupin

Friendly Birthday Club Meets for Tuesday Bingo Night

The Friendly Birthday Club met Tuesday at Mrs. William Blakeley’s home on Second Avenue. Nine members played bingo with prizes going to Mrs. Bertha Dowin and Mrs. Viva Snapp. Mrs. Bals won the door prize. Birthday cake, jello, relishes and coffee were served and the group planned a Christmas party for December 12 hosted by Mrs. William Haenes to honor Mrs. Pilla Goyle.

William Haenes Pilla Goyle

Calvin Circle Plans Bazaar At Presbyterian Meeting

Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association met at Mrs Grace Permiman’s home on North Con ler street with 18 members present. Mrs Robert Grice opened devotions and Mrs Frank Moritz led the mission program on Japan. Business focused on bazaar plans and Fall associate members were asked to donate parcels for the wishing well fish pond at the Gith Shop by November 27. The next gathering will be a Christmas tureen dinner at Mrs Howard’s home on December 19 at 8.00. attendees were reminded to bring unwrapped bills to Neighborhovel House.

Uss Saarion Smith Calvin Circle Presbyterian Women's Association North Conler Street Grace Permiman Robert Grice Dopan Frank Moritz CM. Howard Mie Gith Neihborhovel Ak Erie Smith Warren Ross Sin Guy Sutton

Poetry Society Meeting At Mrs Newtons South Center Home

Poetry Society gathered last evening at Mrs Jessie K Newton's South Center street home. Eight members read and discussed sonnets and sprigs in several subtlets, followed by a light lunch. Miss Helen Spencer will entertain the group in two weeks.

Poetry Society South Center Street Jessie K. Newton

Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Beverly Heald and Mr Braswell

A wedding shower for Mrs Beverly Heald and Mr Donald Braswell was hosted last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Merritt. Line Wagarene Church members and friends organized games led by Dollypee Cross Cut Louis Hebers and Rev R Merriman. Refreshments included Jello whipped cream sandwiches pickles and a three tiered cake. Guests presented the couple with numerous gifts.

Roy Merritt Donald Braswell Beverly Heald Line Wagarene Church Dollypee Crosscut Louis Hebers

Golden Links Class Met At Swanson Home

Mrs Zuella McElroy presided over the Golden Links class gathering at Mrs Carl Swanson’s home with 26 members. Opening devotions by Mrs W B Stane, entertainment by Mrs Irvin Young, and refreshments served by the hostess and three members. Next meeting planned as a Christmas party.

Golden Links Swanson Zuella McElroy Carl Swanson W. B. Stane Irvin Young Earl Hasbrouck Mary Frazier Bertha Warner

Jewelry study by Epsilon Phi Sorority session

Epsilon Phi Sorority held a meeting at the American Legion Home with Mrs Frei Walsh leading a history of jewelry study. Mrs Frank Laurie presided as president as members planned to attend the Erie Playhouse next Tuesday and to pack baskets for needy families at Christmas with plans to be announced. The next meeting was set for November 23.

Epsilon Phi Sorority Amerian Legion Frei Walsh Frank Laurie Erie Playhouse

Chinese Reds in Burma Drive toward Rangoon

Rangoon Nov 1 reports from the Rangoon Daily claim Chinese Communist troops moved north toward Rangoon in Burma. Official sources affirm the advance as indicated by a dispatch, while Japanese authorities oversee wartime educational changes.

Burma Rangoon Bubing Tibet Rangoon Daily Dispateh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Miniver le Miner Gary John Hodiak Cathy O'Donnell Leo Genn Reginald Owen Henry Wilcoxon Haut Apne Macko Holy Name Society Mylons Cardigans the Society Gases FE. Whittlesey Feld Holden Wall Tomarenve Detroit Associated Spring Carp Francis Hooper Barbara Carol Ann Hooper Gerda. Brooks West Pleasant Street Albana Penn Sophie Gronastaj Jolly Eight Club LACE F. C. Chapin & Son Mr., Mrs. Donald Braswell Weilfire Magees Skirt Leed
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