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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
5
Miss Sally Millspaw was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Leland Joington on Fifth avenue. Twelve attended, many from the Gleaners Sunday School class. gifts were presented and refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, bride cake and coffee.
A Corry and Columbus circle note the marriage of Miss Glassys Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Thompson to Anthony Martone. The ceremony was at St Anne s Church Erie officiated by Rev J Downing. Attendants were Betty Thompson and Joseph Martone. Both graduates of Ol City High School class of 1948, the new Mrs Martone works in an office.
Miss Doris Craker turned 14 as her sister Miss Gladys Dirks hosted nine guests at 221 Les Columbus Avenue. Contests and prizes capped the party with salad and dessert courses and a decorated cake.
Fairview School P T A realized 148 from an amateur show and candy booth at Curry Senior High School. About 200 attended and eleven acts entertained. Funds: 110 to finish paying for a school projector. the rest to PTA treasury.
A baby named Asom was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alichel of 868 East South Circob at Corry Hospital. The mother is Mrs. Mitchill, and the child is reported to be in good health.
Local society columns list service members of the anti aircraft branch at Fort Bliss Texas and multiple birthday wishes. Town families plan Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in Erie Jamestown Cleveland and other nearby places while residents share moves engagements and church activities.
Carnegie Institute students Charles and Erkki Rainesalo arrive for a week with their parents in the city. Numerous local families plan Thanksgiving visits or travel to nearby towns to spend the holiday, with relatives in Erie Albion Columbus and McKeesport among destinations.
Washington Cub Pack No 182 committee met Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Woodrow W Hess 1561 West Smith Street. Attendees included Mrs Robert Bell Henry Hicks Donald Dingle and E C Mountain. The December program plans were made and final arrangements set for tonight's cub pack meeting at Washington School room 4 at 8 p m. Next committee meeting is December 12.
E U B Aid Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church filled thirty two holiday baskets for shut ins church members and friends. Meeting Tuesday afternoon 14 members attended with Mrs Harley Banks presiding. Devotions by Mrs J Hal Smith. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs Carrie Payne on Tid of December. Cookies and tea served after the session.
A local canasta club met with Mrs William Mole on West Bond Street Tuesday evening. Miss Julia Depa and Mrs Pat Packo won the evening's awards. Refreshments included molded tunafish salad hot rolls and toffee. The group plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs George Beardsley.
The Corry Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry heard Rev Harry Bowman discuss Thanksgiving from Plymouth's first 1621 celebration to a modern day observance. Selections by the Swipe Hunters quartet and local guests complemented the program as 32 members and two guests attended. A December 13 ladies night and Christmas party were planned along with a February minstrel show for schoolchildren, with District Governor J E Burns set to visit November 29.
The Hospitality Club met at the American Legion Home with General Chairwoman Mrs. Robert G. Tunnel presiding at 2 pm. Mrs. C. K. McLean reported a promising benefit bingo sale to fund the Christmas lighting program at City Park. A Singer Sewing Machine demonstration entertained members. Thirty reservations were made for a December 12 luncheon at the Hotel Corry, with Mrs. Carl Davis handling bookings.
Quilting club members gathered at the home on Neri Center Street for a special evening. Hosts prepared a warm meal and desserts, with a few light misprints in the report noting holiday timing and small decorations.
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