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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1948

Page

5

Women of the Moose Vote to Buy Bingo Equipment

The Women of the Moose met at North Center street club rooms with 35 members. Senior Regent Mrs Harald Jackson led as they voted to buy equipment for bingo games and to purchase potato chips for serving french fried potatoes and refreshments at Friday night gatherings. A Mooseheart Christmas party is planned with gifts for children at Mooseheart. Meeting adjourned to October 21.

Women of the Moose North Center Street Harald Jackson Moose Cish Getoberish John

Local Elks Lodge Honors Corry Group Leaders at Dinner

The Corry Lodge No. 769 honored Honored By Local Lodge District Deputy Grand Exaltea Ruler Emmet H. McWhertor of Sharon Lodge No. 103 at the Elks Home on North Center Street. A turkey dinner for over 200 preceded a meeting where Exalted Ruler Alexander S. Boag initiated thirteen candidates. Upcoming events include a Winter dance series starting October 23 with Johnny Himebaugh’s Erie orchestra and a November 20 Sadie Hawkins Day dance. Guests came from Franklin, Oil City, Sharon and Erie.

Emmet H. McWhertor Sharon Lodge Corry B. P.O. Elis H the Elks' Homie North Center Jatreet Gaidlocke James Wharton Alexander S. Boag Johnny Himebaugh Erie Pranklin Oil City Sharon

D A R Group Luncheon Marks New Year Start

Members of the rosenstraw Chapter of the D A R met for the first meeting of the year at Mrs Merrill Lillie's home on R D A Thirty three members and guests attended a 1 PM luncheon. Reg ent Mrs E C Barnes presided a short business session appointing Mrs Joseph R Clair chair of the Motion Picture Committee. A rummage sale was planned with Mrs Horton J Davis as chairwoman and date and place to be announced.

Helen Schluraff Evie R. P. Barnes Waterford Foster BE. Davis National Defense Laura van Sickle Findley Lake Chautauqua County Historical Society Harold A. Gilbert Cape Cod James Stare Homer Kolstee J. Auer A. O. Sandburg Wright Street D. A. Hillstrom

W R C Planned For District Convention

Members of Women's Relief Corps No 49 J J Andrews Post Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met in I C C P Hall for routine business. President Mrs Henry Hill led plans for the district convention to be held in Corry at Z O F Hall October 21 with events at 10 am and 1 30 pm.

Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 J. J. Andrews Grand Army of the Repuiblic I. C. C. P. Hall Henry Hill Corry

Miss Mary Lou Hurlbert Honored By Friends

Friends hosted a bridal shower at 65 Snyder Circle for Miss Mary Lou Hurlbert ahead of her upcoming marriage to Tyan Bennink. Mrs Haenel’s mother Mrs D D Patmore hosted with twelve guests enjoying games contests and a salad course with hot rolls and cocoa.

Wearge Cucu Ang Ws Roy Wright Spring Creel Hurlbert

Contract Bridge Club Dinner Party At Wright Street

Mrs Walter H Scott hosted a contract bridge club at Wright Street with two guests Mrs Prank Grafh and Mrs W W Bracken. Regular awards went to Mrs Horton J Davis and Mrs Harold Powell, with Mrs Ellsworth Holt winning the special prize. The hostess served a salad course and next Thursday the group will dine at Mrs J H McCracken's West Congress Street home after playing cards.

Contract Bridge Club Walter H. Scott Wright Street Prank Grafh W. Bracken Horton J. Davis Harold Powell Ellsworth Holt West Congress Street J. H. McCracken

Daughter born to Mr Alfa Orvillé Matson Jr of Bear Lake

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr Alfa Orvillé Matson Jr and his wife Mrs Orvillé Matson of Bear Lake. The family announced the birth.

Alfa Orvillé ‘Matson, Jr Bear Lake Corry Hospital

Miss Jean Ann Jordan to wed Frank Briggs in October

Plans for the marriage of Miss Jean Ann Jordan and Frank Briggs were announced. The ceremony will be October 16 at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church of Lattaville with Rev. Merriman officiating. Miss Lois Jordan will be maid of honor and Charles Peterson will be best man. A reception for immediate family will follow.

Jean Ann Jordan Frank Briggs Methodist Church of Lattaville Merriman Meadville Miss Jordan Lois Jordan Charles Peterson Briggs

AAA Points the Way to Service-Savings Protection

The American Automobile Association has served motorists for nearly fifty years, earning the title Guardian Angel of the American Motorist. It invites new members in Erie County to join over 2,000,000 AAA members to strengthen protection, improve traffic conditions, patrol safety, guard children, and expand driver training in high schools.

American Automobiie Association AAA National Organization of Automobile Owners Erie County Milired Altred Corry

Cub Pack 181 Holds Meeting Attended by Seventy Five

Cub Pack No 181 sponsored by the Junior High Elementary PTA met last evening with 75 attendees. Mrs Gerald Staples president of BOTA presented an American flag and pack flag while badges and arrows were awarded. A trading spree drew parent and cub participation as a Halloween party and Pow Wow at Edinboro were planned with dates to be announced.

Pa‘a Gerald Staples BOTA Edinboro Oxtober Seth

Boys Sunday School Wiener Roast at Mead Park

The Junior Fah Boys Sunday School class of First Presbyterian met at Mead Park Inst for a Wiener roast with Dr. Howard Duffield and guest Orlo Ewing assisting. Attendees included Lloyd Lanphere Russell Beck Robert Scott William Waterhouse David Livingston Craig Moore Eugene Paul Wank and John Rozelle. Extras included baked beans marshmallows apples and pop. A Halloween party is planned later this month and a basketball team is being organized.

First Presbyterian Church Witenoher Howard Duffield Orlo Ewing Duffield Mead Park Lloyd and Exle Lanphere Russell Beckwith Robert Scott William Watehoukge David Livingston Craig Moore Eugene Paul Wank Hard Haight John Rozelle Gil

Wheelock Aid Society Plans All-Day Meeting

The Wheelock Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Delos Avers with President Mrs. F Lowe Edwards in charge. Devotions were by Mrs. Fran Harvey and routine business was reported. The next meeting is October 21 with Mrs. Louis Cook, an all-day session with a tureen dinner at noon and a social period to follow. Mrs. Ayers served gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee.

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Edward Bennink

Mrs Edward Bennink of Mott ILtET was surprised Thursday evening as her husband hosted relatives and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lynn Stoddard and three sons from North West and Mr and Mrs MacBuin Sears of this city. Refreshments featured birthday cake ice cream and coffee.

Edward Bennink Mottiltet Lynn Stoddard Arthur, Paul, Kenneth and Thomas North West MacBuin Sears City

Legion Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner Planned At Legion Home

Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home North Center street with Mrs Richard Orn presiding Miss Ann Lang became a new member and reports were given Plans call for a spaghetti supper October 26 at the Legion Home inviting auxiliary members Legionaires and wives Mary Omnis in charge of tickets Frank Gravino chairs dinner Two dollars will be sent to Leonard Wood Memorial Hospital Poppy Day Sale set for November 6 with Miss Omnis as chairman Tea sandwiches pickles and coffee served by Eleanor Kovach Miss Omnis and Royele conclude meeting

Aid J. Pred Kinley Harrison Curis Cregskill N. J Jean Frey New York City Meadville Sand Charles M. Bogart, Jr John H. Prey New Jersey Kinleys Curtis East Main Street Pic George Sloan San Antonio Texas Denver Gale Retha Christian Pittsburgh T. Allan May Teddy Judy West Washington Street L. R. Tiffany Lora Gale Kane Townsend Clubs Francis Townsend Capt Robert Townseid EV. Grover Williamsport Meecham, Burgess D. A. Hilstrant East Congress Street Canada New England States Finn Grayt Houston W. L. Henry Spring Creek David W. Hamilton Pomona Calif D. A. Hillstrom Armour Hillstrom G. A. Hillstrom C. A.willams Helen Gumbleton Julia Zepka Anne McEvoy Richard’ Orn Robert Smith Justin ButchYers Erie County Legion Meeting Union City Doris Crowell St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing Erie Paul Crowell Wright Street W. H. Gorell St. Louis Poster E. Davis North Center Street Snamay Savers Ameren Legion Auxiliary Legion Home North Center Street Richard 3. Orn Ann Lang Oran Harper Fairhaven W. Grayden Painter Harrisburg Anna Anderson Frank Gravino Leonard Wood Memorial Hospital Nak Miss Om Eleanor Kovach Ang Royele Melung

Stork Shower For Mrs George Haenel

Mrs George Haenel was honored at a stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs Bred Black at 229 Spring Street Wednesday evening. Eleven guests attended, played games, and visited while the hostess served sandwiches cake jello and coffee. gifts were received by the honoree.

Trong Wayne Bred Black Spring Street George Haenel

Gray Clubs to Meet Tomorrow at Armory Basement

Twelve Gray Clubs of the local YM C A will meet for the second rally tomorrow morning at 10:30 in the basement of the State Armory. The agenda includes emblems, community meetings, a basketball league, Thanksgiving baskets, and special programs. A short movie program is arranged with Y Executive Clyde W. Shotzbarger in charge and Clarence Eld and Mrs. Shotzbarger assisting.

YM. C. Ac Sill State Armory Clyde W. Sholzbarger Clarence Eld Shotzbarger

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