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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1949

Page

5

Columbus Ladies Aid Bazaar Ham Supper

The Columbus Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society hosts a bazaar and ham supper in the church basement on Wednesday evening November 30. Doors open at 10 30 p m with proceeds to the treasury. Kids enjoy a fish pond while the bazaar offers boxed Christmas cards aprons fancy work stuffed animals baked goods and a parcel post booth. A hand crocheted centerpiece will be awarded. Dinner service starts at 6 with a menu planned by Mrs Vernon Smith and committee chairwomen Lottie McGuire and Harold Bates.

Columbus Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society Columbus Congregational Church Treasury

Birthday party for Miss Mary G Hannan hosts and gifts

Miss Amy Jackson entertained seven guests at her Essex street home Friday night in honor of Miss Mary Gertrude Hannan who celebrated her birthday on November 21. Gifts were given and cake ice cream and coffee were served followed by a slumber breakfast. Others present included Miss Sally Sullivan Miss Phyllis Peterson Miss Rita Jackson Miss Geraldine Sullivan and Miss Gloria Sullivan.

Mary G. Hannan Amy Jackson Essex Street Mary Gertrude Hannan Miss Hannan Miss Jackson Sally Sullivan Phyllis Peterson Rita Jackson Geraldine Sullivan Gloria, Sullivan

Christmas Lighting Drive Benefit Bingo at St Edwards

The Hospitality Club plans a Wednesday evening bingo party at St Edward's School hall on November 30 to raise funds for the Cony City Christmas lighting project. Tickets sell in advance or at the door, with proceeds to the Chamber of Commerce for holiday lights.

Cony City Park Hospitality Club St Edward's School Hall Chamber of Commerce Uckers Louis Valentine Corry

Miss Shirley Depew and Roger Moyer wed in Corry ceremony

Miss Shirley Depew daughter of Mr and Mrs David Depew and Roger Moyer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Moyer united in a Friday evening ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Corry. The Rev Barry S Bowman officiated with organ music by Mrs Karsh and vocals by Roger McCray while guests included many relatives. A 200 guest reception followed as the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 941 East Main Street Corry.

Shirley Depew Roger Moyer St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Shiley Joan Depew David Depew East Main Street J. Roger Moyer Charles Moyer North East St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Barry S. Bowman Car Karsh Noth East Roger McCray Jean Depew James Moyer June Jones Beaverdam Depew James Mayer Rober Salehow Robert Owens, Jr Chorch Marjorie Owens Betty Dodd Ftud General Electric Erie North Fyst Mendyie Bradford Warren Garliste Ludi

Miscellaneous Bridal Shower for Florence Beckwith

Miss Florence Beckwith, soon to wed Paul Shannon on December 10, was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Russell Beckwith and Mrs. Helen Beckwith of Lakewood. Twelve guests attended at the Beckwith home on North Center Street. Canasta prizes went to Mrs. Walter Dundon Mrs. William Gumbleton and Mrs. James Jansen. The hostesses served salad and dessert with a bridecake featuring a miniature bride and groom. Miss Beckwith received many gifts and out of town guest Mrs. Leo Bulow of Pittsburgh attended.

R. W. Bill Melanie Susan H. B. Giltner Syracuse Don Williams East South Street Robert Fosburg Buffalo Randolph N. Y Elof Dahl East Pleasant Street Boston Mass Mr. Whitehead Tracy W. Whitehead Elim Mr. Ross Arthur Grady James Detroit Mich Grady FE. York West Congress Street Helen Beckwith Urban Fox Lakewood Russell P. Beckwith North Center Street Elizabeth Martin Stroudsburg Hubert Heerlein Mira Heerlein Wright Street Wallace Wellman Ned Judy Everett Jett Celia Wellman Walter H. Scott Robert Florence Beckwith Carl Iverson Erie Paul Shannon Russell Beckwith Walter, Dundon William Gumbleton James Jansen

Welfare Group Plans December Sale in Corry

Corry Welfare Organization meets at the Rod and Gun Club to plan a December 18 16 sale of handmade articles at the Corry Building and Loan. A name change is proposed at the December 30 meeting. A doll wardrobe raffle is set for December 17 and $5 is donated to a Buffalo hospital patient’s family.

Corry Merle Long Buffalo Hospital H. B. Reed

Stork Shower Honors Guest At Huff Home

A stork shower honored Miss Jane Gleason at the Huff home with twelve guests. Hostesses Miss Gleason and Miss Eleanor Huff provided music games and refreshments. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bernalde and Robert Devereaux of Louisville.

Aliustw Cxeweaukk Jane Gleason Eleanor Huff Jessie Huff Bernalde Robert Devereaux Louisville

4-H Calf Club Plans Christmas Party

Nine members of the Brokenstraw 4-H Calf Club met at the home of Gerald Bensink Friday evening to view films about 4-H activities. The group planned a Christmas meeting for December 16 with exchanges and treats including chocolate cake.

Gerald Bensinis Harold Leslie Curtis Amy Annette Curtis Jack Ane Terry Raymond Gerald Beatrice Bensink Park Hydine County O. C Syark

Girl Scout Investiture Plans Set For Sunday

Girl Scout Troop No 181 at St Thomas Church held a preparatory meeting at St Edward School Hall for an investiture service planned for Sunday November 27 at 7 20 PM in the school hall Mrs John Hornhige is scout leader The group prepared rivors of turkey apples for their Thanksgiving tables The next meeting will be Wednesday November 30 at Mrs Hornisk s White Street home

St. Thomas' Ghurch St. Edward’s School Hall Bim John Hornhige Hornisk White Street

Miss Arlene Smith Engaged to Robert L Long

Miss Arlene Ginee Smith is engaged to Robert L Long of Erie who lives with his uncle Mr and Mrs Merle Long. Miss Smith is a Corry Senior High School graduate. Long is a 1989 graduate and works at a local Studebaker garage. No wedding date has been set.

Arlene Smith Robert Long A. D. Smith Arlene Ginee Robert L. Long Dallas Long Erie Mr. Long Almt Merle Long Wayne Street Miss Smith Corry Wagers Studebake

Presbyterian Women's Bazaar At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Women’s Association hosts a bazaar in the church recreation rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10. Attracts include a wishing well fish pond baked goods linens and crafts. Proceeds aid the association’s measures with Mrs Grace Pennimah as general chair.

Tne Presbyteriawomen's Association Bezaar Presbyterian Church Grace Pennimah Basnar

Party Friday At Dorr Clark Cottage

Suuewersuce captives of the Pennsylvania Electric Company held a stag party at the cottage of Dorr Clark in West Spring Creek. The evening featured card games and food including Nam sandwiches baked beans relishes and coffee.

Suuewersuce Pennsylvania Electric Company Dorr Clark West Spring Creek

College Women Club Speaker to Present Life and Customs of France

Mrs David L Swartz will entertain the College Women's Club at her Wight street home Monday evening November 28 at 8 o'clock. Guest speaker Jacques Goutor Finmce a student at Allegheny College Meadville will discuss Life and Customs of France. Committees include Mrs Mildred Alfred Mrs Lawrence Anderson Mrs Stanley Anderson and others.

College Women's Club David L. Swartz Wight Street Sesson Jacques Goutor Finmce Allegheny College Meadville Wening France Mildred Alfred Lawrence Anderson Stanley, Anderson Porter Auer Frank Anthony Ina Austin Ann Baresi Ruth Bennett C. W. Bracken Roger Brown Rassélas Brown Leslie Bulard Frank Burkhert Guy Butters

Surprise Party Honors Miss Shirley Lamb

Miss Shirley Lamb was honored at a Wednesday surprise party hosted by her mother Mrs. H W Lamb at their Bagie Street home. Eighteen guests attended and played games. Miss Sharon Hansen won the award. Refreshments included sandwiches cocoa ice cream and birthday cake as gifts were exchanged.

Shirley Lamb H.W. Lamb Bagie Street Sharon Hansen Lam

Paul Shannon Honored At Stag Party Friay

A surprise stag party honored Paul Shannon Friday before Ole at Deer Head Inn. Attendees included Mr. Bhatinarn who received a gift from the group Diban Foe of Lakewood. Tverann of Exie and Ca attended from Algay.

Paul Shannon Wits Eld Paul Shannnon Deer Head Mr. Bhatinarn Diban Foe Lakewood Tverann Exie Algay

Movie Night At Spartansburg Draws 250 Attend

About 250 people packed the Spartansburg Grange Hall for a two hour cinema program organized by Hemlock Lindsey and Moffatt School PLT. A. H. Peterson of Meadville narrated Africa hunt footage followed by four cartoons. Escorting thanks went to school bus drivers, the local Y M C A for the projector, and Lawrence Andersen for operating it. Mrs Robert Caitin and daughter Judy visited Enie today on business.

Spartansburg Spartansburg Grange Hall Hemlock, Lindsey and Moffatt A. H. Peterson Meadville Africa Wie Lawrerice Andersen

Brotherhood Meeting Highlights Dr O Hares Army Service

About thirty three members and guests attended the Evan gelical United Brethren Church Men's Brotherhood meeting at the church. Harold Garlson led devotions and Dr Hugh A O Hare spoke about his overseas Army experiences with slide pictures. Sandwiches and coffee were served afterward.

E. U. B. Brotherhood Hugh O'Hare Men's Brotherhood of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Harold Garlson Hugh A. O'Hare

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