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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1942

Page

4

Corry Club Highlights Tulip Lore and Wars News

The Mentor club met at Miss Louise Williams home with roll call and current events. Mrs Frank Willeas spoke on Growing Tulips in the United States tracing tulips from Turkey to Europe and U S cultivation rising to hundreds of acres. Mrs Wave Perkins discussed The Care of Tulips citing the fleur de lis and Iris names and history. The notes include numerous local visits, military inductions, travel to Erie and Washington and a Junior Class play at Corry High School with preparations and cast details.

Uups Ips Kants Mets Louise Williams Frank Willeas Wave Perkins Wilcox United States Turkey Vienna Antwerp

W C T U Meeting Plans Christmas Program

The W C T U met with Mrs Ernest A Hook and Mrs George Chese presiding. They discussed a Methodist church Christmas program for Tuesday evening December 1 featuring a seasonal pageant with candy. Mrs Alfred Heenel led the yesterday program with readings and talks on salvation and waiting in the Lord. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hook.

Ernest A. Hook A. Hook Siternon George Chese Emma Heath Methodist Alfred Heenel Book Heebel Tred Hoss Sunch Hoenel

Weekly Meeting of Troop 39 Girl Scouts Held

Thirty girls attended the Tuesday session of Troop No 39 at the Presby terian church. Adele McCray led in charge with Miss Holler supervising flag ceremony. Venus, crafts plans, and weather signs instruction were included.

Girl Scouts Presbytera Church Waterhouse Jackie Fay Adele McCray Jean Holler Mies Mc Qray

Lee McCray to Enter Armed Forces After Dinner Honor

Miss Marie DeMauri hosted a West Washington Street dinner last evening honoring Lee McCray who departs Friday for military induction. Decorations featured red white and blue as ten guests including Miss Doris Ohm Dermy Phillips Miss Mary Motu Warren McChesney Miss Agnes Nelson John Frankovich Walter Wotts Miss Bessie Scully and Mrs. McCray attended.

Les McCray Marie DeMauri Ils West Washington Street Lee McCray August DeMauri Clarens Cox Iid Doris Ohm Dermy Phillips Mary Motu Warren McChesney

Arthur Crowell Honored by Fellow Employees at Dinner

Twenty Model Dairy Company staff gathered to honor Arthur Crowell as he left for military induction. A six o clock dinner was served and the guest of honor received a gift from his peers.

Arthur Crowell Model Dairy Company Crowell

Dinner honoring Ralph Chitiensio at Hotel Comy Toolock

Ralph Chitiensio, leaving with Friday's contingent of selectees, was honored by friends at a steak dinner served at the Hotel Comy in Toolock. He received four jurs¢ of money from the group as a gesture. After dinner a 20point time was enjoyed.

Ralph Chitienzio Ralph Chitiensio Toolock Chitiensio

Reed Agnes McConnell Marries Beeed in Corry

Beeed, daughter of Ari and Mrs HL Reed, and Agnes McConnell wed Tuesday afternoon at Rev B A Galbreath's parsonage. Attended by Charles Reed and the Meadville couple, the couple plan a wedding trip to Cleveland before returning to Corry. Sgt Reed, soon to report for Army Air Corps training in Nashville, earned early honors in Corry and Bermuda.

Beeed Ari HL. Reed Mias Agnes McConnell William Bell B. ‘A. Galbreath Charles Reed Meadville Cleveland Ohio Corry Reed Nastville Tenn Army Air Corps Army Bermuda Corry High School Acro Supply Corry Hospital

Rice Couple Honored at Surprise Housewarming Party

Mr and Mrs HL Lynn Rice were feted at a surprise housewarming held at their new home 207 Franklin Street. Rice is new music supervisor for Corry Public Schools. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Dewey Mr and Mrs Walter Auer Mr and Mrs J H Hoeerlein Mr and Mrs O McGlintock Mr and Mrs Ralph Larson Mr and Mrs F L Heath Mr and Mrs O Pangborn Miss Marian Hath Miss Jean Larson and Robert Auer. Gifts, games and refreshments highlighted the evening.

H. Lynn Rice HL. Lynn Rice Pranklin Street Rice Corry Public Schools Ralph Dewey Walter Auer J. H. Hoeerlein O. McGlintock Ralph Larson F. L. Heath 0. Pangborn Marian Hath Jean Larson Robert Auer Mrs Rice

Washington P T A Holds Patriotic Program

The Washington School P T A met Tuesday afternoon at the school for a patriotic program aligned with national defense themes. Rev A Hook gave devotion, Miss Antoinette Baresi spoke, Miss Helen Johnson led the pledge, and Clyde W Shotabarger of the YMCA delivered a talk on Democracy. The group will reconvene in December.

Washington P. T. A Washington School Parent Teachers Association A. Hook Antoinette Baresi Helen Johnson Ubon Clarence Colburn Clyde W. Shotabarger Ymc.a

Thanksgiving Boxes Packed by Amici Circle

Amici Circle and United Brethren in Christchurch held an all day meeting at Mrs Floyd Dough erty home. A dinner for 19 members followed. a short business session planned Thanksgiving box packing. Donations urged at Mrs Charles Patterson home before Tuesday. Devotional led by Mrs Elsie McClintock with assistance from Mrs Jennie Akar.

Amner United Brethren In Christchurch Floyd Dougherty Ninsteen Charles Patterson Mix Elsie McClintock Jennie Akar

Pennyva Electric Company District Meeting At Hotel Corry

A Penny va Electric Company district meeting gathered at Hotel Corry Tuesday afternoon. Thirty engineers and managers from the northwestern Pennsylvania section attended after a one o clock luncheon to discuss and conduct the meeting.

Sam Barish Farewelled Before U.S. Navy Service

Sam Barish was honored at a hotel party last evening before leaving to serve in the Navy. Attendees presented him with a moon and pencil set and wished him well.

Sam Barish U.S. Navy Sam H. Barish Corry Navy

Benefit Bingo Party at St Edward's Hall

The Parent-Teachers' Association of St Edward's School will sponsor a benefit bingo party Monday evening, November 23rd. The affair will be held in St Edward's Hall with play beginning promptly at 8 o'clock. A door prize and other awards totaling more than 150 dollars will be given to patrons.

Assobin Hol SL. Edward’s School St Edward's Hall Bolock

Engagement announced for Miss Yvonne Main to Raymond Beardsley

Mrs Rebecca Crippaon of West Church announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Yvonne Main to Raymond Beardsley, son of Figberh Beardsley and Miss Ida Robinson of North Fest.

Yvonne Main Raymond Beardsley Rebecca Crippaon Ah West Church Afrest Hor Igee Figberh Bedrdalaynd Ida Robinson North Fest

William Merrick Feted Before Army Enlistment

A group gathered at the Howl Carty for a dinner honoring William Merrick as he departs for Army service Saturday. Edward Griffis presided as master of ceremonies while Angelo Hainerl performed songs. Merrick received many well wishes and a friendship gift from colleagues at the Supply Company.

The Aern William Merrick Howl Carty Edward Griffis Era Angélo Hainerl Mr. Merrick

Farewell Party for Merle Williams Before Army Call

Merle Williams was bid farewell Friday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Guy Williams. About thirty five friends and neighbors attended and gave gifts and best wishes as he prepares to enter the Army.

Merle Williams Army Fduction Guy Williams Mr.Williams

Rotary Club Plans For Coming Year

At a Corry Rotary Club dinner meeting held last evening at the Hotel Corry, members discussed plans and objectives for the coming year in a round table session.

Rotary Club Corry Rotary’ Club Corny Titian

Miss Ida Watrous Hosts Bridge Evening at Home

Miss Ida Watrous entertained friends at two natiles of bridge at her West Columbus avenue home. Mrs. Robert Bumbalgh and Miss Isabelle Edwards won awards. Others present included Miss Amelia Vanderhol, Miss Erma Bennink, Mrs. Edwin Cole, Mrs. Merle Mcintyre and Miss Rose May Auer. Miss Walcott served a salad lunch.

Ida Watrous Bridge Bridge Lash West Columbus Avenue Robert Bumbalgh Isabelle Edwards Amelia Vanderhol Erma Bennink Edwin Cole Merle Mcintyré Rose May Auer

Mayme Mack Hosts Good Samaritan Class

Mayme Mack was hostess to the Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church at a three dimmer aid meeting. Edna Johnson presided at the business meeting where plans for the Christmas party were made. The party will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Van Guilder on December 15. The class will pack Christmas boxes for church men in military service and all contributions are due at the church before November 29. A social hour followed.

Mayme Mack Methodist Church Edna Johnson Earl van Guilder

Cootiette Club Plans Christmas Party

The Cootiette club No. 102 met in regular session with good attendance. Plans were laid for a Christmas party on December 8. After the business meeting a social hour followed, with Mrs. Charles Purcell receiving the special award.

Cootiette Club Charles Purcell

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Carl Peterson at Steen's Dry

A group of Steen's Dry employees hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Carl Peterson yesterday at noon. The celebration featured a birthday cake and a gift from the group.

Mrs Carl Peterson Wourlten Steen

YNO Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Staples Home

Gerald Staples hosted the YN O Club meeting with eight members present. Card awards went to Mrs Matte Landers and Mrs Richard Merker. Staples served a chill cornsume supper. In three weeks the club will meet with Miss Derna Ficcardi.

Abs Gerald Staples YN. O Matte Landers Richard Merker

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