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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

5

Birthday Party For Jeanene Wells in Hobie

Mrs Ray Wells hosted ten guests on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate granddaughter Jeanene Wells turning one. Jeanene, born in Belgium, arrived with her mother and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Loren Wells. The party featured a large decorated cake made by Jeanene’s aunt Mrs Abbott and gifts for the honored guest.

Jeanene Wells Ray Wells Hobie Jeanene Belgium Loren Wells Don Carr Bonnie Ralph Dyke Nancy Emery Jordan Sally Shirley Huff Andrea Pitzer Ald Erman Abbott Mrs. Abbott

Fae 5 OCEN Club Social Gatherings Circle 3 Meeting

The W.S.C.S. Circle 3 of the Methodist Church held its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. John Mitchell hosting on West Bend street. Seventeen members attended as Mrs. Willis Brown led a devotional on Christian Courage. Mrs. C. A. Mountain chaired the business session. Mrs. Hubert S. Vaughn spoke on organization issues. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. M. Bailey. The November meeting is set for the 6th at an announced location. Nearby, multiple residents headed to various trips including Mrs. Engel traveling to New York City via Syracuse, and Mrs. Rose McEhay, Melvin McAltoy, and Mrs. Mildred Pluss to St. Petersburg, Fla. Others noted were Miss Lillian Murray’s travel to Rochester, Pa. and Mrs. Louis Lundy’s short visit to Brockport. R. M. Dearing returned from the American Hospital Association convention in Philadelphia, while Mrs. Gilbert Wolfe and daughter Joyce Lorraine arrived from Erie for a short visit with Willis Brown’s family.

W.S.C.S W.S.C Methodist Church John Mitchell West Bend Street Willis Brown C. A. Mountain Hubert 5 Hubert 5. Vaughn Mitchell M. Bailey Frank Engel Glennwood Calif Syracuse New York City Engel Ray Powers East Main Street Rose McEhay Melvin McAltoy Mildred Pluss St. Petersburg Fla Gertrude Carline Lillian Murray Rochester Thomas McAllister Margaret Lacey Miss Murray Louis Lundy East Prederick Street Brock Bort J. F. Fyurla Praria John Oger North Center Street Brie Erie West Washington Street

School Superintendent and Mrs Swartz Honored At Dinner

A Cory school district dinner party for 112 guests honored new Corry schools superintendent David L Swartz and Mrs Swartz. The event at Gerry Junior High featured a chicken dinner, fall flowers, and place cards. Local officials spoke and Dr Hugh Owes showed Europe slides from Army service.

David L. Swartz Tmploves Cory Gerry Junior High School Corry David L. Swarts Swartz Merritt Hunt Walter Ross Dunioy High School Tynn Ries Chaiman Conmites Theresa Bosniak Rudolf Prim

New Era Class Holds October Meeting at Mrs Sheehan’s Home

The New Era Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday at Mrs. John Sheehan’s West Church street home. A 6 o’clock dinner was served with help from Mrs. Clair Capwell Mrs. Joseph Sherwood and Mrs. F E Whittlesey. After devotions the group held a business session led by President Mrs. Sherwood and reported a rummage sale held September 2 and 21 netting over $50. The lesson covered India with participants Mrs Harland Blanchard Miss Hazel Merker. Social hour prizes went to Mrs. Robert Wank, Miss Lena Merker and Miss Dorothy Kitoberger. Next meeting set for November 6.

New Era The Presbyterian Church John Sheehan West Church Street Clair Capwell Joseph Sherwood F. E. Whittlesey Harold Sweet Sherwood India Harland, Blanchard Hazel Merker Robert Wank Whittlesey Lena Merker Dorothy Kitoberger

Bingo Club Honors Mrs Hughes and Weidner Guests

A bingo club event at 232 West Frederick street featured nine members and four visitors. Mrs Hughes from Orlando and Mrs Weidner from this city joined, with a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs Hughes who returns to Oplandy soon. Prizes went to Mrs Shreve and Miss Akam. Next meeting set for October 18 at Miss Alam's home on Essex Street.

Margaret Hughes Ruth Weidner West Frederick Street Orlando Fis Luella Magee Centerville Lillian Crawford Dorothy Weidner Hughes Oplandy

Pittsfield Couple Honored at Ritz Restaurant Reception

A reception last evening at the Ritz Restaurant in Pittsfield celebrated Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Miller of Pittsfield. The couple, married at Quatherland Maryland on September 26, the bride formerly Ola McCimna, enjoyed a supper in the private dining room and a pleasant evening with guests.

Miller Pittsfield Quatherland Ola McCimna Ritz

Ice Cream Social to Benefit Church Funds

The Ladies Aid Society of West Spring Creel Congregational Church sponsors an ice cream social at Grange Hall. Proceeds go to church funds. Social to be held Friday evening October 4 from 6 to 10 o clock. Mrs John Logan is general chairman. many are expected to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society West Spring Creel Grange Hall John Logan

Birth Announcements From Corry Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Halfass of 31g Gould Street. A son was born early evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Munn of 227 Piast Avenue. Mrs Munn is Pauline McGlelland. Another son was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Lyman of Augusta, Meh September 29.

William Halfass Gould Street Corry Hospital Charles Munn Piast Avenue Munn Pauline, McGlelland Rey Howard Lyman Auguats Meh Lyman Goirye

Bridal Shower for Miss Doris Scott in East Main street home

Mrs Eugene Powers hosted a Tuesday bridal shower on East Main Street for Miss Doris T Scott who will marry John Hansen tonight. Twenty friends attended with awards to Alonzo McIntosh Wilbur Hansen Ward Powers Dott Clark Haight Louis Vanderhoof Walter Wilsted Minnie Jensen. Refreshments included salads crackers and coffee. out of town guests came from Ripley Union City Iowa and North East with many beautiful gifts.

Doris Scott Eugene Powers East Main Street Doris T. Scott John Hansen Powers Alonzo McIntosh Wilbur Hansen Ward Powers Dott Clark Haight Louis Vanderhoof Walter Wilsted Minnie Jensen McTnosh Robert Finn Ou.barry Ripley

Mrs. Olin Moore Hosts Nazarene Women Meeting

Members of the W.F.M.S. of the Church of the Nazarene gathered yesterday at Mrs. Olin Moore's Carter Hill home for an all day session. A noon dinner was served after opening songs and devotionals by R. R. Merrinan and president Mrs. M. Bailey. The next meeting date and place will be announced soon.

Aeyciwel Lweiwefe W.pms Church of ‘the Nazarene Olin Moore Carter ‘Hill R, R, Merrinan M. Bailey

Mrs Isla Benson Honored By Auxiliary Meeting

Fifteen members of the W. F. W. Auxiliary met at the Post Home on West Washington Street with President Esther Lethman in the chair. Donations were voted to the Coatesville Veterans Hospital sweater fund, St Barnabas Home, and the Salvation Army drive. A report on the V P W national convention in Boston was given. A farewell was presented to Mrs Isla Benson as she plans a Florida winter. The next meeting is set for October 14.

Isla Benson Post West Washington Street Esther Lethman Coatesville Veterans Hospital Lund St Barnabus Salvation Army Clara Haight V. PW Boston Florida

Same Couples Score For Second Week At Bridge

North and Seven honors featured, as Lomnanent dominated the duplicate bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Scott led with top points, while H. J. Davis and H. L. Rowe with C. W. Jones followed. Zalsneck Ott Neckets and Burguon Bong posted solid scores, with Rowe Jones taking reservations for next week at Hotel Cory’s Cory Room.

Walter H. Scott H. J. Davis H. L. Rowe C. W. Jones Hind Mitchell Far East West Philip Zalsneck Robert Ott Norman Neckets Harold Burguon A. S. Bong Rowe Mes Jones Cory Room Hotel Corry

Treon Society Meets for Corry Hospital Sewing

The Treon Society of St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church met at Elizabeth Lanston’s Park Street home with eight members. President Ms. Robert Hatlin led a brief business meeting and sewing for Corry Hospital evolineas. Hostess served salad and dessert courses to guests. The text notes pyramids of Egypt along Mile River in the west bank.

Treon Society Corry Hospital St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Park Street Elizabeth Lanston Robert Hatlin Evolineas Comy Hospital

Shower Party Honors Mrs Frank Carnegie in Cambridge Springs

Mrs Robert Smith and Mrs Walter Kellogg hosted a shower party for their sister Mrs Frank Carnegie at her East Pleasant site home. Guests enjoyed games and bingo, with Ruth Pullom winning door prizes. Table decor featured pink and blue booties as cream was served to about twenty guests.

Frank Carnegie Robert Smith Walter ‘Kellogg Cambridge Springs East Pleasant Gamex Bingo Ruth Pullom Smith Kel Carnegie

Lovells P T A Meets at School for Tuberculosis Plan

Lovells P T A met at the school house for the second meeting with twelve members present. President Mrs Paul Clark led a business session voting to assist with the Ryle County tuberculosis examination program. Mrs Sam Stult and Mrs Edward Lee spoke on infantile paralysis and its treatment. Songs and recitations were enjoyed before adjournment.

Lovells P.T.A Lovells P. T. A

Dorces Sunday School Class Holds Important Session

Dorces class of the Methodist Church held a meeting with 41 members and guests. Roger Brown led as hostess along with Mrs. Ruth Foster Mrs. Rexford Warner and Mrs. Justin Butters. The vice president Mrs. Bert Williams led devotional and Mrs. R B Dewey chaired the business. A fundraising sale was planned for October 11 or 12 with location to be announced. Helen Jones was named chair for a tureen dinner on October 16 at 6 30 pm at the church. Group singing and refreshments followed.

Wits Roger Brown West Frederick Street Ruth Foster Rexford Warner Justin Butters Methodist Bert Williams R. 8 Dewey W. L. Miller Fred Barton Glass Helen Jones

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