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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1949

Page

5

Patricia Ahl to celebrate eleventh birthday party

Miss Patricia Ahl will mark her eleventh birthday with a Saturday party from 3 to 5 PM at the family home on Chestnut street. Hostess Mrs. Frederick Ahl organized the event with nine guests attending and games won by Miss Mary Lou Spielman and Miss Margaret Warner. Baskets of candy and pink blue decor highlighted the celebration.

Patricia Ahl Patricia Frederick Ahl Chestnut Street Mary Lou Spielman Margaret Warner

Reynolds Home Hosts Surprise Bridal Shower for Kathleen Hazel

Mrs Robert Reynolds entertained at the Reynolds home in Warren Saturday evening with a two guest bridal shower for Kathleen Hazel who will marry Charles Popovich soon. Ten guests attended the jovial event with salad and dessert served and Hazel received many gifts. Out of town guests included Miss Figon Beckwith and Urban Fox of Lakewood.

Milss Dorothy Wameg Robert Reynolds Reynolds Warren Kathleen Hazel Charles Popovich Miss Havel Figlon Beckwith Urban Fox Lakewood

Parish Christmas Party Plans By St Elizabeth's Guild

The Christmas program committee of St Elizabeths Guild met at the hall to arrange the parish party for children and parents on December 18 from 2 to 4 PM. Santa Claus will attend to distribute gifts. Mrs Herbert Dahl is general chairman with several assistants named. The next guild meeting is January 4 at the hall.

St. Eliznbeth's Guild St. Elizabeth's Parish Santa Claus Herbert Dahl Richard Muckinhaupt Raymond Bach Ofner Jack McLaughlin Bernard Sonoski Arthur Shields Guild

Bazaar at 1.0 C F Hall by Women's Relief Corps No 49

The Women's Relief Corps No 49 bazaar at 1.0 C F Hall on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. features fancy work, aprons, folders, candies, and other items. Proceeds support corps work. Mrs Q A Pier chairs with Mrs Clifford Dundon as co chair.

C.F. Hall C. F. Hall Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 J. J. Andrews Post Auhlisry Q. A. Pier Clifford Dundon

Sodality Meeting Tomorrow Evening at St Edward's School

The Young Ladies' Sodality holds its regular November meeting tomorrow at 7 30 pm at St Edward's School. All members are urged to attend and invited are girls who wish to join. The reception date has been moved to Sunday December 7 at 7 20 pm, followed by a social at the school hall. Final plans for the Christmas play and caroling date will be announced soon.

Sodality Young Ladies’ Sodality St. Edward's School

Public Spaghetti Supper at St Elizabeth’s Hall

The general public is cordial invited to a spaghetti supper on December 6 at St Elizabeth’s Hall. St Elizabeth’s Guild sponsors with servings starting at 5 30 p.m. Attendance is limited. reservations must be made with Miss Phyllis Hoenes by Decemberth. Mrs Connie Frisina is the general chairman.

St. Elizabeth’s Hall St. Elizabeth's Guild Phyllis Hoenes Connie Frisina

Eastern Star Bazaar at Masonic rooms Friday event

Corry City Chapter No. 17 Order of the Eastern Star hosts a bazaar from 9 am to 9 pm at the Masonic rooms. A white elephant fish pond, sale of fancy work baked goods and African violets, and gift contributions are requested to benefit the chapter treasury. contact Mrs. Robert Fleming or Mrs. Howard Hoss for pickups.

Howard Hoss The Treasury

Stenman Honored at Mead Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs P H Stenman of Mead hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband Saturday evening. Ten guests attended and the event featured sandwiches relishes cake and coffee. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Burton Mr and Mrs Lawrence McCray Mr and Mrs Albert Shaffer Mr and Mrs William Hemple and Mr and Mrs Fred Hrencl.

P. H. Stenman PH. Stenman Mead, Stye- Nue Mr. Stenman Harry Burton Lawrence McCray Albert, Shaffer

Newborns at Corry Hospital Shift Local Families

A son was born Sunday morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Wascak of West Pleasant Street. Avson arrived at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Michael Varasso of West Main Street. Mrs Varasso is Leond Emory Asson former Ruth Lawson Jaquith, born at Corty Hospital late this morning.

Corry Hospital John Wascak West Pleasant Street Avson Michael Varasso West Main Street Varasso Leond Emory Asson Harry A. Jaquith Snyder Circle Corty Hospital Jaquith Ruth Lawson

Open House Honors Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs J B Clark

Mr and Mrs J B Clark of 7 East Smith street celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home. Daughters Mrs Harold Carr Mrs Alfred Hanson and Mrs John Westley plus aunt Derr Clark attended. Over 76 relatives friends and neighbors called. Guests viewed many cards gifts a purse of money bouquets of yellow mums and roses. A wedding cake cream tea and coffee were served with hostesses pouring. Dr L A Bersee of North Platte attended along with guests from Oil City Titusville Findley Lake Spartansburg Port Allegany and nearby towns.

J.B. Clark J. B. Clark East Smith Street Tomorryrow Harold Carr Alfred Hanson John Westley Port Allegany Derr Clark Clark Fron Westley Cart L. A. Bersee North Plate Web

Investiture Service for Girl Scout Troop 180 in St Thomas

Girl Scout Troop No 180 at St Thomas Church held an investiture service in St Edwards Hall attended by parents. Ten scouts lit candles and recited the Girl Scout laws as pins were presented by Rev Francis J Graves. Scout leaders and committee members were noted, including Cheryl and Shirley Gilbert receiving second class badges. The group also pledged the oath and planned a meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 with Mrs John Hornick on White Street.

Girl Scout Trom No St. Thomas Church St. Edward's Hall Francis. J. Graves Arthur Litz John Sullivan Norbert Bachemer Mary Blanchard Cheryl Shirley Gilbert John Hornick White Street

Harmony Ladies Night Delights Corry Jamestown Chorus

A large crowd attended the Harmony Ladies Night at the I OOF Hall on Saturday evening. Corry and Jamestown chapter members their wives and guests enjoyed chorus numbers quartets and impromptu groups. Under Robert Sears guest conductor the combined Jamestown and Corry choruses closed with selections. Luncheon followed. about 125 people attended.

Corry Jamestown I. 0. O.F. Hall Jamestown and Jamestown and Corry Robert Sears New

St Elizabeths Guild Bingo Committee Formed

A standing bingo committee for St Elizabeths Guild was appointed and met Friday evening chaired by Mrs Paul Weber. Members include Mrs Stanley Malek Mrs Frances Knapp Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt and Mrs Arthur Shields. Weekly bingo parties will be held on Priddy evenings at the C D A rooms to raise funds for the church building.

St. Elizabeth’s Guild St. Elizabeth's Guild Paul Weber Stanley Malek Frances Knapp Richard Muckinhaupt Arthur Shields Priddy C.D. of A Church Building Fund

Council Passes Tax Increases for 1950 Budget Details

City council adopted higher taxes for 1950 at a late year meeting. Streets would drop to 31,310 from 91,760, potentially lower if the new truck is cut. Public Affairs budget stands at 30,020 versus 10,754 in 1949. Safety director budget is 82,875 up from 35,075. Finance Director Walter Sweet’s figures appear.

Department of Public Affairs J. Fred Kinley Robert Price Walter Sweet

Budget Increases Highlight Parks and Public Property Department

The Parks and Public Property Department shows the largest jump with Ross Fehrman budgeting 12 920 for next year from 7 532 this year. Increases fund new boilers installed at Municipal Building and about 2 000 for other repairs while two new tax boosts are expected to raise 16 000. Overall spending remains near this year but 15 000 cuts come from declining revenue sources.

Parks and Public Property Department Ross Fehrman

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