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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

5

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Leroy Dickinson

Leroy Dickinson’s mother Mrs Sally Dickinson was honored at a surprise party hosted by Mrs Sally Dickinson and Miss Hebecca Williams at the Dickinson home on West Wayne Street. Ten guests attended. prizes were won by Mrs C M Howard Mrs David Crawford Mrs Delbert Robinson and Mrs Allah May. A red rosebud from Miss Carolyn Te Culver of Clymer and many gifts were presented. Blue and white decorations featured baskets of candies and snappers. Assorted sandwiches relishes birthday cake ice cream and tea or coffee were served.

Mes Leroy Dickinson Sally Dickinson Hebecca Williams Tarmer Dickinson West Wayne Street C. M. Howard David Crawford Delbert Robinson T. Allah May Dickingon

Farewell party honors Lt Col Thomas Roelofs before Korea departure

Lt Col Thomas B Roelofs was honored at a farewell party last evening hosted by his wife at the East Congress street home of Dr and Mrs Hanison E Curtis. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Miller Robert Olt J Lester Danner and WN Jones. The group shared Tripoli games and refreshments including chicken salad hot rolls pecan pie and coffee.

Thomas Roelofs Thomas B. Roelofs Korea East Congress Street Hanison E. Curtis Howard Miller Robert Olt Lester Danner WN. Jones Tripoli

Farewell Party for Mrs. Marie Dickson

Marie Dickson was honored at a farewell party on West Church street before moving to Huntington Park California. Hosts Mrs. John Sheehan and Mrs. William Johnson presided. five hundred was played with awards to Dorr Clark Martha Kent and Mrs. Walter Purdy. refreshments included fruit salad hot rolls and coffee.

Marie Dickson Huntington Park Calif John Sheehan William Johnson Huclesses West Church Street Dorr Clark Walter Purdy N's Martha Kent Tex Sheehan Johnson Dickson Warren Johnson Arthur Hs Lochran Ollie McClintock Frank Herberg Alice Rock Raymond Cathers Robert Tunnel Walter McElroy

Bridge Club Honors Two Members In Birthday Celebration

The contract bridge club honored Mrs. Huber Heerlen and Mrs. Walter W. Auer at a birthday event hosted by Mrs. Robert L. King on North enter street. Two tables were in play with Mrs. O. W. Bracken receiving the award. The Mastess served dessert. Mrs. Heerlen and Mrs. Auer received gifts from the membership. Next Tuesday evening, Mrs. H. Holden of West Church greet will entertain.

Contract Bridge Club Huber Heerlen Walter W. Auer Robert. L. King Northenter Street O. W. Bracken West Church Greeet

Birthday notices and upcoming marriages in Corry area

The notice catalog lists birthdays for Gren From That Lerry and Gary Jux sons of Francis Jux, plus David Simmons turning seven. It notes engagements and forthcoming weddings including Marian Deitsch with Marvin Hedlund on October 30 at Luther Memorial Church, Erie. Also mentions Paul C. Irwin with Ruth Birge, Justine Florek and Louis Wisniewski marriages planned, and Christine Anderson winning a pet parade prize. Travel and local society events are summarized.

Lerry Gary Jvavith Francis Juxauth Corry Ravid Simmons Olin Simimons West Wayne Street New York City Paul C. Irwin New York Ruth Marie Birge Fort Lee N. J Inwin Claude Mabel Irwin Justine Florek John Florék Bimbara Louis Wisniewski John Wisniewski Cleveland Dustine Florian Florek Corry Senior High School St. Alexis Hospital Cuyshogs County Engineers

Market Day at Coxford School Raises $120 In One Hour

Tuesday afternoon at Coxford School the BTA sponsored Market Day. Students managed sales with parent volunteers as cashiers, offering plants vegetables crafts and homemade goods. Proceeds go to the PTA treasury for school projects.

Boston First Avenue Leonard Nisdorfter al Prie Concord Yesternday Coxford BTA Glennis Warner PT. A. Treasury

Mrs. Carl Henton Hosts W C T U Meeting

Mrs. Carl Henton of North Center street hosted the W C T U session yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Dan Culver presided and notes on flowers in nine churches memory Frances Willard were reported. Readings covered German Brewers waste grain and a paper titled Drink Alms Guns at the Negro Americans. Members urged to attend the Erie state convention starting next Tuesday. A social hour with cake ice and coffee followed. Next meeting set for October 19 at an announced place.

Carl Henton North Center Street Mouo Singh Ted Lous Alfred Baenel Reed St. James Dan Culver Gree Grave Frances Willard Wot O Fred Ross Leon VanTassel George Chase Haenel Erie Vanassel

Soup Sale Planned By W S C S Ladies

Circle No 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met Tuesday evening with ten members present. Miss Florence Brooks led devotions and Mrs. W B Stowe presided. A soup sale is set for October 29 with orders taken by Mrs. Stowe, Mrs. Irvin Young, and Mrs. Hubert S Vaughn. Soup will be ready for pickup at the church after noon that date. Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Stowe reported on the Erie Conference W S C S meeting held at Sharon. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Zhialla McElroy, Mrs. C A Johnson, and Mrs. Fred Mixer. Next meeting is November 21.

Wexe Circle No. 1 Methodist Church Florence Brooks W. B. Stowe Stowe Irvin Young Hubert S. Vaughy

Past Matrons Club Dinner and Meetings at Tarbell’s

Fourteen members of the Carry City Chapter No. 17 Orden of the East Star held a 6:30 dinner at Tarbell’s Tan then adjourned to the home of Mrs. Ellmear Wassink for a business meeting with president Mrs. Harold Wolfe presiding. Bridge and SOC socialized after, with plans for hosting by Mrs. Giurt Houghton next month on East Congress Street.

Post Matrons Club Tarbell Carry City Orden The East Star Ellmear Wassink Bond Street Harold . Wolfe Giurt Houghton East Congress Street

Corry Hospital Birth Announces Harvey Daughter

A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs BilAnd Harvey at Corry Hospital. Dr Harvey reports the child and mother are doing well. The family resides at 980% Norély Den er street.

BilAnd Harvey Norély Dener Street Corry Hospital Harvey Janet Vanderhotl

Local Residents Attend Visits and Travel Plans Across States

Mrs Hugt Mosher of Raymond plans a morning flight from Erie to Albuquerque to join her husband for the winter months. Accompanying him are Mr and Mrs Douglas Mosher and daughter Suv. Various locals make short trips for business, visits, and vacations, including trips to Jamestown Bradford Baltimore Knoxville and Pittsburgh, with clergy attending welfare association meetings.

Hugt Mosher Raymond Avenue Erie Albuquerque N. Mex Max Doulas Mosher Suv A. R. Akwn Doris Evie Thomas Benim Howitly Tibercu Vos Sid A. R. Alam Belle Gates West Mainstreak Bradford Mes Exley Mir. Gates Exley Lave Baltimore Albert Beatty Richard Carlson Konp Carlson Arthur Root Wright Street Robert Lewis Thomas Motors Jamestown Frank W. Seamens East Pleasant Street Knoxville Tenn Wesley Seamens R. R. Merriman Johe Church of the Nazarene North Springfield Ashtabula and Erie Counties Holiness Association Wesleyan Methodist Church Merriman Ross Mead East South Street Denver Colo Mead Trettiations Association Joli Hywell Chicago Glen Donaldson Spring Creek Pittsburgh L. A. Hovey Jeud

St Edward's PTA Met Last Evening

The October meeting of the St Edward's PTA was held at St Edward's School Hall with President Mrs George Downey presiding Twenty five members attended and plans were made for a dinner at 6 30 this evening A bingo committee was appointed including Mrs Norman Gleason Mrs Harold Roberts Mrs Victor Dempsey and Mrs Downey The refreshment committee for the November meeting was named as Mrs Alton Nichols Mrs Chester Swarm Mrs John Fitzgerald and Mrs Alphonse Jackson

St. Edward's P. T. A St. Edward's Pta St. Edward's School Hall George Downey Norman Gleason Harold Roberts Victor Dempsey

Friendship Aid Society Met Tuesday at West Street Home

Evangelical United Brethren Church members met at Mrs William Hallasts home on West Church street with 22 in attendance. Miss Esther Pounds led the devotion and Mrs Lynn Campbell presided over a brief business session. Roulite business was settled and the evening was spent in fancy work and visiting. Hostess and Mrs Hugh Mosher served potato salad hot rolls coffee and tea. On October 19 Mrs Wilbur Soretisarl of East Malts street will be hostess.

Friendship Aid Society Evangelical United Brethren Church West Church Street William Hallast Esther Pounds Lynn Campbell Hugh Mosher Wilbur Soretisarl East Malts Street

Miss Doris Stowe bridal shower held at East Malb street home

Mrs. Richard Muckinhaupt and Mrs. George Sample hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Doris Stowe who will wed Delbert Parry soon. Guests enjoyed card games, awards to Miss Roach and Miss McIntyre, and a tea with salads and desserts as guests brought gifts.

Doris Stowe Richard Muckinhaupt George Sample Delbert Parry Mickinhiaupt Homa East Malb Street He Feén Roach Martha McIntyre

Rotary Club Social Highlights for the Physically Handicapped

A Rotary Club gathering featured J Hart speaking on opportunities for the physically handicapped with emphasis on training and employer support. A film No Help Wanted was shown by David Nichols, and William Leaby led singing with Glemt Middleton at the piano. Guests included Rev James M Millush and others. attendance contest details were noted for November.

Cacanal Rotary Chub Toirdau J. Hart Ehie Buren Bart Stewart Long Carry Employment Office Tin Opie Min Hart Mc Hare Willbun Croft Brie- EP Bitters Timsville E Lergston Ham Cambridge Springs Board of Directors Belce AM. Lilz Cobblers Hubert G. Vaughn Indicaors

Anna Anderson Post Chairmen Announced

Tuesday night at the Anna Anderson Post at the Legion home on North Center Street committees for the year were named. Commander Helen Gumbleton chaired and announced chairmen for Americanism, rehabilitation, and others with Miss Barbara Thomson and Miss Gumbleton among appointees.

Anna Anderson Legion Home Nori Center Street Helen Gumbleton Barbara Thomson Gubbleton Julia Zepka Alberts Armitage Scotland Oyphilns School Anne McEvoy Josephine Frisina Arthur Mulving Keystone Camp Hurger Tegalall Edgar Alexander Eric Lawrence Legion Legion Post Gumbleton Zepka Miley Rising McEvoy

Rebekah Lodge Card Party Funds Benefit Home

Rebekah Lodge No 140 hosted a Tuesday evening card party at LOG.F Hall featuring contract and auction bridge and 500 with awards for several players. Mrs Nath Reith and Mrs Sarah Zalanechy won contracts. Mrs Warren Fargo and Mrs William Splesman, plus Mrs Jennie Welch and Mrs Ann Esterbrook took 500. Door prize winners and refreshments followed. about $30.50 was raised for the Rebekah Home in Pittsburgh and the Gold Fellows Orphanage.

F. Hall Lady Franklin Mlebelah Lodge No. 140 Lallywing Nath Reith Sarah Zalanechy Warren Fargo Columbus William Splesman Jennie Welch Ann Esterbrook Ross Fehlman Harvey Loveland Rebekah Pittsburgh Gold Fellows Orphal

Birthday Party for Miss Rose Franching

A family birthday gathering honored Miss Rose Fran china Tuesday evening at 28 West Pred drole street hosted by her father Samiliel Arnndzink. Guests enjoyed games like checkers and visited. Miss Franchina received gifts and a birthday cake while coffee refreshments were served.

Rose

Lillion Guild Met Thursday at Hemma Episcopal Church

A Lillion Guild meeting at Hemma Episcopal Church Wasfield was held Thursday evening with Mrs Dan Stewinh presiding. Plans for a fundraising sale on Oct 1 were discussed as well as a vacancy filled for secretary Clyde Shotzbarger. Films promoting colored movies will be shown in October with Gull Oil Company support and E R Benson in charge. The next regular meeting will be hosted by Mrs Stallion E Bowel on November day.

Lillion Guild Lilli, Guild Hemma Episcopal Chiret Dan Stewiinh Olelack Don Williams EH. Fykihus Frank Lockwood Luckwood Feldbus Willsons New York Ity Clyde Shotzbarger Byorham Qalored Stallion E. Bowel

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