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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1950

Page

5

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Patterson In Erie Residence

Miss Joan Patterson was feted by Mrs. Peter Neithercott and Mrs. Robert Grice at a West Frederick street party for her upcoming wedding to Frank Brigham. Ten guests played canasta and 500 with high scores won by Mrs. Ernest Simmonsen and Mrs. Roland Jewell. The event concluded with dessert and coffee and gifts for the honoree.

Miss Patterson Joan Patterson Frank Brigham Peter Neithercott Robert Grice West Frederick Street

Kiwanis Club hears speech on American traditions

Thirty eight members of the Kiwanis Club dined at the Phoenix Hotel for their weekly meeting. Rev Paull Bauer spoke on American traditions, tracing early history that led to Thanksgiving and urging that those sentiments guide today’s celebrations. James Harper announced a training conference on Wednesday November 22 at Edinboro for Cory Club members. Plans for the Christmas party were set with Raymond Steadstead named general chairman and helpers Walter Auer Dorr Clark Philip Zalmeck and Richard Rossbacher. The party will be December 11.

Kiwanis Club Phoenix Hotel Paull Bauer Bauer Clarence Wallace Churches James Harper Edinboro Corry Club Ramond Seastead Harry Hall F. Lowe Edwards Philip Zalmeck Richard Rossbacher Walter Auer Dorr Clark David Livingston

Birthday Party for Mrs Martin Smith Honored by Friends

Mrs Martin Smith was presented with many gifts at a birthday party Sunday evening hosted by her daughter Mrs Carlyle Fiten at the East Columbus avenue home. Sister Miss Wilm ing Smith helped, about 40 guests attended from Jamestown Exe Mill Village Spartansburg and Corry. A social visit followed and refreshments included salad, birthday cake and ice cream.

Martin Smith Carlyle Fiten Columbus Avenue Wilming Smith Jamestown Exe Mill Village Spartansburg Corry

Mrs A S Boag Hosts Bridge Luncheon Club

Mrs A S Boag hosted a Monday afternoon bridge luncheon at her Park Street home after a 1 PM luncheon at Hotel Corry. Card play awards went to Mrs Walter Scott and Mrs Langdon Rowe. The group agreed future luncheons will be served at the hostess home with Mrs Scott hosting December 4 at her residence.

A.S. Boag Park Street A. S. Boag Corry Walter Scott Langdon Rowe Scott

Mentor Club Meeting Highlights Shakespearean Readings

The Mentor Club opened last evening with president Mrs. Harley Johnson presiding at Mrs. N L Bogden’s home. Members answered roll call with current events, then Mrs Jessie K Newton read Shakespearean Clowns and Mrs E G Barnes discussed Shakespearean Actors. A social period followed with refreshments by Mrs Ide Schneider Mrs Harley Johnson and Mrs R J Fogle. The group adjourned to meet December 4 at Mise Ann Baressi’s home.

Mentor Club Harley Johnson N. L. Bogden Jessie K. Newton E. G. Barnes Ide Schneider R. J. Fogle Mise Ann Baressi

Birthday Party Honoring Kathryn Ward VanGuilder

Mrs and Mrs Ward VanGuilder entertained last evening at 420 East Columbus Avenue for the second birthday of their daughter Kathryn. Relatives and friends attended enjoyed dinner and presented the little Miss Kathryn with many fine gifts.

van Guilder Ward VanGuilder East Columbus Avenue Kathryn

Nora Ross Weds John Wolosen in Columbus Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs George Ross of Spring Creek announce the marriage of their daughter Nora to John Wolosen son of Mr and Mrs Michael Wolosen of Spastans. Justice Perry Mead officiated at his Columbus home on Saturday November 18. A wedding dinner followed for close family and attendees. The couple will reside at Spring Creek.

George Ross Spring Creek Nor John Wolosen Michael Wolosen Spastansours Justice of the Peace Perry Mead Columbus Fred Howard Wolosen

Thanksgiving Party at First Baptist Church

More than 100 attended a congregation dinner at First Baptist Church on Monday evening with Eva Kepler as dining room chair. Seasonal decorations, a fine turkey menu, group singing, and two solos by G. B. Reutzel highlighted the event. Mrs. Joseph Roach received a table and lamp from church friends.

Eva Kepler Joseph Hudson G. B. Reutzel Joseph Roach

Canasta Club Meets At Mrs Dougherty Home

Mrs D O Dougherty entertained the canasta club at her North Center street home last evening. Mr and Mrs W F Thiessen won the high score award as guests played a card session. A salad course fruit cake and coffee were served. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs Thiessen's home.

D. O. Daugherty W. F. Thiessen D. O. Dougherty North Center Street Thisssen

Jerome Harvey Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Jerome Harvey, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harvey of RD 4, celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday with a party at home. Friends attended and enjoyed games, party favors, refreshments, cake and jelly mold. He received many cards and gifts from his fields.

Jerome Harvey Lloyd Harvey Harvey

Y Auxiliary Tenth Anniversary Meeting Observed

The Auxiliary held its tenth anniversary gathering last evening at Mrs Sean Lindsley home. De votions were led by Mrs Joseph Clair and president Mrs Leland Johnston. 25 members and guests attended including city supervisors who spoke of work by their groups. New members Mrs Lawrence Douglas and Miss Lella Paden joined. A tea is planned for December 5 by the Hi-Teen Club and a Christmas exchange party is set for December 18. Social hour followed with anniversary cake ice cream tea and coffee served by Mrs Stella Wells and Mrs Mildred Denton.

Sean Lindsley Joseph Clair Leland Johnston Jf Donald Watson William Gumblean Sant Severil Spirit Flowers Tinton Yyoralish Harold Flowers Lawrence Douglas Lella Paden Stella Wells Mildred Denton

Korean War Topic Discussed at Readers Meeting

Mrs F E Whittlesey read A Russian Objective in the Present Korean War for Healing of the Readers at Mrs Morris Bonsted home. A general discussion followed on the Korean crisis with letters from former members attending. Hostess served light refreshments after the session. On December 4 Mrs Iva Miller will host the group.

F. E. Whittlesey Morris Bonsted Winktlesey Iva Miller

Mrs Nettie Nichols 81 Honored By Family

A family birthday dinner Sunday honored Mrs Nettie Nichols on her 81st birthday. Twenty three relatives attended at her home in Spartansburg RD 8. Guests traveled from Summerdale Ripley Jamesown Grant Valley and Corry for a social visit centered by a decorated birthday cake.

Nettie Nichols Spartansburs Summerdale Ripley James' Own Grant Valley Corry

Senior High Students Pack Holiday Baskets for Families

Cory High School students completed a school-wide project to pack Thanksgiving baskets for local families. Nine rooms sponsored families in a room-by-room competition, gathering enough food for more than 15 packages, including some chicken and canned goods. Hi-Y and Hi-V members will deliver the baskets tonight.

Cory

Stag Party Honors Victor Cragg Jr Before Thanksgiving Wedding

A garden room gathering at the VF W Post home honored Victor Cragg Jr as he nears marriage to Miss Geraldine Sullivan on Thanksgiving Day. Fourteen guests attended the social, sharing cards and presenting a purse of money to the groom.

Victor Cragg, Jr Geraldine Sullivan VF. W. Post

Moffatt PTA Met Monday Evening In Holiday Program

The Moffatt PTA opened by President Mrs Paul Blakeslee with PTA prayers as members approved secretary and treasurer reports. They voted to gift five cents per member to the Erie County Council and to cover transport to meetings. The group discussed raising standards from last year and noted four attendees reported on the Erie County PTA meeting in Kearsdge with speaker A W Castle on advanced education and juvenile delinquency.

Evie County P TA Kearskdge Rupert Morris Charles Akam M. O. Baldwin Blakeslee A. W. Gastle Division of Extensive Education of Pennsylvania Paul Labowsky Shirley Swart Irwin Johnson Leonard Swanson

Navy Mothers Club Meeting And Dinner Recap

The James town Navy Mothers Club hosted a social gathering at Q.0. F Hall yesterday with 24 members and guests present. Mrs. Frank Lillie entertained with piano and Flexatone selections while readings were read and colored slides shown by Royal Messinger. A Thanksgiving themed centerpiece graced the table and a bountiful dinner was served around 7 o clock. The next club meeting is scheduled for December 4.

Navy Mothers Club Jamestown Frank Lillie Indies Royal Messinger Mothers Club

Thanksgiving birthday party for Mrs Zalzneck at South Center St home

Mrs Milton Zalzneck Mire Milton Zalinede was honored at a Thanksgiving themed birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Macy DeLury on South Center Street. Twenty six guests attended with card games and awards given to several ladies including Mrs Fredevigk Ah Mre Harry Barith Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Olin Simmons Mrs Harry Kimmey and Mrs Edward Mesainger. A salad dessert course featured a large birthday cake decorated in the Thanksgiving motif and favor baskets of mints were distributed.

Jane Butters Francis Stack Holland Morgan Slippery Rock State ‘Teachers College Carl Taylor Linds and Jeffery Hamburg A. W. Harmon Erie Carla Taylor Janes Hollis Oscar Willis Henry Till, Jr Opal Hill Cpl Gephuis Ayers Camp Atterbury Ind Anna Wilcox Hudson Ohio Merrill Wilcox Wilcox Garlyle L. Coons Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn U. S. Naval Hospital St. Albans Long Island Warren. Eagle Warren, Jr Bear Lake Harry Lamb Eagle Street Benjamin S. Peirsor, Jr Corning Harold A. Gilbert Church Street Lloyd Meerdink Pittsburgh Leland Johnston Janice Indiana Jean Johnston Jane Waterhouse Colletta McSlintock Conrad Monroe David Spencer Mira Heerlen Hugh Moore Corry Milton Zalzneck Milton Zalinede Silkisfise South Center Street Macy DeLury Fredevigk Harry Barith Charles Thompson Olin Simmons Harry Kimmey Edward Mesainger Delany

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