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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
5
The Ladies Aid Society of Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Beaverdam invites the public to an oyster stew supper and bazaar on Tuesday evening November 22. Supper service begins at 6 30 oclock.
Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 and J J Andrews Post Auxiliary held a 3 PM meeting led by President Mrs Henry Hill. Initiations included Mrs Joey McHattie and Mrs Nancy Farrell. The December 1 bazaar was discussed with chairs named. Speakers honored department senior vice president Mrs K D Brown who plans to run for department president in June.
Three new members were initiated at the Women of the Moose meeting led by Senior Regent Mrs Leland Wilcox. A Christmas party with a dinner and gift exchange is set for December 11, and a chair and ottoman raffle will occur then. The group bought two library books and two for Mooseheart. December 1 is the date for the next meeting.
Captain Bob the human Dilly goat from Chicago Illinois was announced as an added attraction for the Fairview School PTA amateur show at Corry High School auditorium on Tuesday evening November 22 starting at 7 30. W Bracken will serve as master of ceremonies. Captain Bob has an educational and amusing program and appeared on Believe It Or Not radio. Tickets are on sale with reduced rates for children up to 18.
Louis Hanna Cobbett Arthur Pitts and Jack Crawford left for Princeton New Jersey to attend the Princeton Dartmouth football game tomorrow. Harold Brown visited Albion on Wednesday while Pete Emmit went from Clymer to Hoboken and then to Holland to visit his sisters for months. Mrs Mildred Denton and Mrs Florence Trostle left for Pittsburgh to visit Miss Marilyn Denton and William Trostle. Mrs Hastings Jones departed this morning by train for New York City.
The Needlework Guild held its annual ingathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Foster Davis’s home on North Center street. Six directors attended and the group opened with The Lord’s Prayer. Secretary Mrs. Wallace noted nine directors in total and 699 garments were collected last year. A $5 donation was sent to National Headquarters and the year ahead will demand more charitable work. Members urged to send contributions promptly to meet the year’s final report to headquarters.
The Hilltop Club met with 12 members and one guest Mrs Lindstrom of Sherman. President Mrs Albert Ohm chaired a brief session as members worked on a quill, socialized, and played a guessing game won by Mrs Zern Alkens. A light tea was served. a tureen Thanksgiving dinner is set for November 30 at 1 PM hosted by Mrs Ohm.
Mrs Alfred Morrison hosted a social evening with contract bridge and canasta games. Prizes went to Mrs Jerome Needham and Mrs Harold Gragg in bridge and to Mrs Donald Nantes and Mrs James Carrig in canasta. Guests included Mrs William Johnson Mrs James Sulli van Mrs Donald Mall and Mrs cc EK McLean.
Wheelock Community Aid Society held a meeting yesterday at Mrs. Harold Dougherty’s home with a tureen dinner. Mrs. Dougherty led a brief business session while Mrs. Frank Harvey gave readings. Quilting dominated the activities and plans for December 15 with Mrs. Howard Ven Tassel and Miss Anide Hamilton to discuss aluminum foil use.
Mrs. HB Reed of East South Street entertained ten members of the American Red Cross production corps at her home Wednesday afternoon for a turn and dinner at 1:40. The group completed three Jayettes for needy locals and sewed quilt blocks. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs. Charles Steward on East Pleasant Street.
About 250 Corry Lodge No. 769 Elks members attended Old Timers Night at the Elks Home for the lodge’s 1000th meeting. Exalted Ruler Donald G. Nantes led the 8 p.m. session as 16 former exalted rulers attended. A buffet followed a 1.5 hour program with a Cleveland booked floor show featuring a mistress of ceremonies, a singing act, a trio, a three piece orchestra, a tumbling act and a novelty act.
The Washington School P T A held its regular monthly meeting in Room 14. Mrs. Donald Dingle led the group in a flag salute and program highlights were given by Mrs. Mildred Denton from the local P T A Council. A $5 tuberculosis bond was approved and the next meeting is planned for the latter part of December with a Christmas program by the pupils.
A stewardship class by the Missionary Ladies of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the parsonage with Mrs. Lynn Campbell leading. Eighteen members attended including a new member, Mrs. Ben Randall, with devotions by Mrs. Dan Culver and lessons by several ladies. A poke dinner was served and a short broadcast from Eric featured Rev. Harris.
Mrs. sure Leeds hosted a Beth Israel Sisterhood gathering at the synagogue with Sol Harris as the guest speaker. He spoke on life in Israel, its school system, living, transport, business and government. The Harris party stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barach, and Norma Mars provided birthday cake for her husband. Jack Stall filmed the evening.
Mrs Arthur O Bur hosted a Hospitality Club committee meeting with four attendees to discuss a community Christmas stroll at City Park on Christmas Eve. A caroling program led by William Teuby will feature church choirs and traditional carols at 6 pm beside a tree funded by proceeds from the club's November 30 bingo at St Edwards Hall.
Mrs Robert Wickwire hosted a stork shower on Wednesday evening at 806 West Pleasant Street. Callasta and 500 were played with prizes won by Mrs Robert McChintik, Mrs Frank Cervoll, Mrs Frank Anthony, and Mrs William Randall. Tea, cake, blue and pink decor, and gifts for the honoree accompanied the evening. Other guests included Mrs Clebert Curtis, Mrs David Curtis, Mrs Morris Wickwire, and Mrs Richard William.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with President Miss Eleanor Koyach chairing. Reports by Mrs. Amy Skinner covered the historian’s notes for 1948–49, donations included a Soldiers and Sailors Home gift in Erie, and a $15 Christmas Package Fund gift for veteran hospitals. Plans for a December Christmas party at the Legion Home were discussed, with Mrs. Richard J. Orn and others on the committee. attendance awards were announced and refreshments served before adjourning until December.
Mrs Root entertained nine guests at a stork shower honoring Mrs Paul Brehoel at her Snyder City home. Canasta was played with prizes awarded to Mrs Walter Wotus Mrs Ray Root and Mrs Joseph DeMarte. Gifts were arranged in a pink doll carriage and favors filled baskets of mints.
The Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church held an evening meeting in the church parlors on November 1 with Vice President M B Shambaugh presiding. After a song service and devotions by William Houghton the roll was read. A city-visits theme followed, a quartet performed and Fred Marsh of the Cleveland Indians spoke on baseball. Hosts Thomas and Mrs Rauscher planned refreshments for the December 1 meeting and a Christmas party.
A surprise birthday gathering for Miss Mary Vanderhoof was held last evening at 226 First Avenue, hosted by Miss Wilmina Stith. Thirteen guests attended. games provided entertainment with awards won by Beverly Roden, Shirley Smith, Vanderhoof, and Dorothy Barr. Sandwiches, pickles, jello, chocolate milk, and birthday cake were served along with many gifts for the guest of honor.
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