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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1946
Page
5
Ist Winner Mr. Lynn R. Drury and family of Cranesville, Pa., posed beside their car in a celebratory photo. Meredith M. Wetzel and wife from New Bethlehem, Pa., stand with their car, honoring prior victors in the community event.
A large crowd attended the Rebekah Lodge cord party with a pie social and bridal cake. The event featured flower shop contributions, prizes, and refreshments including cakes and votes. Several named attendees and organizers supported the gathering, with card prizes awarded to listed winners and light refreshments served.
Readable items report a Corry area couple selling a Beaverdam area farm with cash down, and buyers being drawn up legal papers. Also covered are job changes at local stores, birthday celebrations, engagements and marriages, travel to Detroit for a funeral, local skating season closings, shortwave radio contacts from Germany and Okinawa, and assorted visits and meetings among residents, with regular social notices and a WCTU meeting recap.
Angeline Seeley of Sidney formerly of this city and William Roy Kerstetter Sr of Corry were married at the Sidney Baptist Church. Rev. Wilmer Heffer officiated with Rev. George Ellin assisting. A reception followed at the bride's home for over 100 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown with orange blossoms and pearls. matron of honor Mrs. Marshall Cowan and bridesmaids Misses Ruth and Pauline Freiberger. Best man was George Seeley. ushers Richard Kline and Richard Presberger. The bride is a former nurse for children. the couple will reside in this city.
Rotary Club ladies met at the Hotel Corry last evening at 6 15 for a turkey dinner. Glenn Middleton provided entertainment while Grace Osborne of the Home Service Department Erie PA spoke on quick breezing and food preparation. C I Kuspen of General Motors Frigidaire division showed home freezer and food prep films.
The Cooliette Club No. 102 met at 8 oclock at the W. W. Home on West Washington street with Mrs. Hazel Shuss presiding. Past chief gray back Estella Reynolds installed the newly elected officers including Pearl Porter and Esther Sellman among others. A social evening followed and the next meeting is set for Thursday December 12.
A regional Chevrolet dealer accountants meeting was held at the Hotel Corry. From noon to 4 pm, with lunch at noon and a session led by K. B. Gardner from Buffalo, the group discussed accounting procedures reports and management aids. Attendees included guests from Cambridge Springs Albion Erie Union City Warren Dunkirk Fredonia North East and Corry.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Jerrold Lansberry’s Gould Street home with seventeen members present. Mrs. Ivan Miller led devotions and Mrs. Glenn Humes, president, conducted the routine business. Guests were served cream puffs, tea and coffee. Mrs. Charles Patterson will host the next meeting on December 3.
About two hundred students and their parents attended the Junior High School open house on Tuesday from 9 AM to 3 PM, meeting teachers for conferences. The event aimed to improve understanding between groups. Friday's 11 AM assembly will feature a student council installation and a mixed chorus performance, with strong parent turnout expected.
The Anna Anderson Post met at the Legion Hall with Commander June Ficcardi in the chair. Fourteen members attended as plans were made for a December 17 Christmas party and a vote to donate to the Yanks Who Gave Christmas Fund. Mrs Velma Mulgin and Miss Virginia Armitage selected to head the flotation. a special campaign is planned. The next meeting will be in December followed by refreshments.
The Mentor Club met Tuesday evening at the Spring Street home of Mrs. William Myers with seventeen members attending. President Mrs. Gilbert Boyd led the business meeting and the program featured a book review by Mrs. Porter Auer of No Time For Tears by Lora Wood Hughes about the author's nursing journey and experiences. The next gathering is scheduled for December 2 at North Center Street, hosted by Miss Lillian Barnes with Mrs. C Barnes and Mrs. George Boyd leading the program.
Teachers met for two key meetings led by Rev. C P Hildebrand. A Christmas program is planned for December 22 at the church. Miss Barbara Boland received a miscellaneous bridal shower with gifts and treats hosted by Nellie Erickson, Helen Hildebrand, and Theodore Welms.
Mrs Francis Whiteman and Mrs Cecil Messinger hosted a baby shower for Mrs Robert Damon at her White Street home last evening with eleven guests. Games were played and awards went to Mrs Harry Hickle and Mrs John Graham. Guests enjoyed macaroni salad rolls relishes and coffee at a pink and wine themed table as Mrs Damon received many gifts.
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