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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1946

Page

5

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Evelyn Clark At Home

Miss Evelyn Clark, soon to wed Lawrence Wade, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. David Benstuk and Mrs. Milton Johnson at the Brooks home on West Church Street. Eighth guests joined games and contests with awards won by Mrs. K S Durham and others. refreshments included sandwiches and jello.

Evelyn Clark David Benstuk Milton Johnson Sim Brooks West Church Street Lawrence Wade K. S. Durham Blanche Durham Vern Group Jean Marie Johnston Clark Raymond Gathers Rose ' Filek

Chiropody Society Meeting at Hotel Corry

The North Western Division of the Chiropody Society of Pennsylvania met at the Hotel Corry hosting 22 members and visitors from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The day included scientific lectures and a business session. Dr. G C Larson and Dr. Irvin Cahan, both of Erie, elected chairman and secretary treasurer respectively, succeeding retiring officers Dr. James M. Gibb and Dr. John A. Hamilton. A meeting for November 10 in Philadelphia alongside the State Convention was planned.

Society Notes Reveal Local Happenings and Movements

Captain Walter Sears, en route to Camp Kilmer and then Germany, reflects a long Army career. Pred Barton's friends celebrate his recovery from a fractured back while Fred Harmon Kent starts air line work in Ontario, California. Donald Dickinson transfers to a remodeled store in Ene. Congratulations to Joseph and Martha Sherwood on their 10th anniversary. A newborn son named Richard Arthur joins the Neylon family at Corry Hospital. Canadians report snow forcing return journeys. Orrin Kinney misses a Warren-bound train, travels by bus. Rachel Blount elected BPW secretary at Erie meeting. Dorr Clark and wife celebrate silver anniversary with a family party. Jimmie Hengst and pals move to Arlington New Jersey as travel tales unfold. A popular local girl may wed a Florida man, while Bob Williams marries Margaret Bennett in California. Paul Ostim promoted to first superintendent for Trans-Pacific Air Lines in Honolulu.

Walter Sears Seventh Street Cap Campbell Camo Kilmer N. J Germany Army of Occupation Walter National Guard ETO Barton Fred Hamot Hospital Erie Harmon Kent Martha Corbin Kent West Pleasant Street Ontario California Japan Donald Dickinson Union City A &M F Ene Corry Joseph Sherwood Tredevick Richard Arthur Donald Neylon Mott Street Corry Hospital Don Canada Dominion Orrin B. Kinney Pennsy Warren Rachel Blount Business and Professional Women's Club BP. W First Unitarian Church Erie Club Dorr Clark East Main Street Jimmie Gladys Hengst Arlington Newark Waterford West Florida Bob Williams Theo. P. Williams Margaret Bennett Saratoga Calif David Ostim North Center Street Paul Trans-Parifié Air Lines Hono= Wu Hawaii

Y M C A Leaders Council Met Last Evening

The Cory Y M C A Leaders Council opened the year with a 6 o clock meeting and turkey dinner. Items included club statistics, Hallowe en plans, emblems, membership cards, the five film study course, and annual examinations. Projects like Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas toy drives were discussed along with World Youth Fund, books, games, and gym classes for youth. Attendees listed include Mrs Lillian Brown and Clyde W Shotzbarger among others.

Y.M.C.A. Leaders’ Council Cory Olle World Youth Fund Lillian Brown Helen Lodge Cornelia Anderson Stephen Brooks Laura Morvis Harold Wolfe Ann Baressi Hugenia Graft Dorothy Dison Stanley Anderson Auilery and Clyde W. Shotebarger

Local residents plan visits and travel across state lines

jt and Mrs W G Lunden of Tampa will return Friday after a few days with Mr Lunden's sister and Dr Jones in North center. Miss Mary Elaine Crowe of West Pleasant street test last evening after a months stay in New Yorker City with relatives including Mr and Mrs Raymond Halfast and Miss Treva Sherlock. Russell M Sherman returned home after a brief business trip to Syracuse. Cpl Donald Simmonsen arrived on terminal leave after 22 months Army service including 19 months in the Pacific. Philip Zalzneck and Sharon along with Mrs Nathan Heidh and Mrs Lou Jackson spent yesterday in Erie. Rev Francis G Whiteman returned home after visiting cube N Y with Sister Mrs Guy Van der Linden and friends at Smethport. Frank Seamens of East Pleasant street plans a trip to Knoxville Ky with Wesley Seamens and family. the Wesleys will visit here a week. Virgil Warner heads to Chicago for refrigeration studies after a short Monday visit.

W. G.lunden Tampa Fig Lunden C. W. J Jones Dr. Jones North Center Clieat Mary Elaine Crowe West Pleasant Street New Yorker City Raymond Halfast Lake Sherlock Frank Sherlock Treva Sherlock Finger Lakes Bath N. Y Junior Sherlock Russell M. Sherman East Congress Street Syracuse Uriel Cpl Donald Simmonsen Henry Simmonsen Liberty Street Fort George Merde Army Pacific Philip Zalzneck Sotushter Sharon Nathan Heidh Lou Jackson Cleveland Zalzneck Erie Wesley Sea Wesley Seamens Virgil Warner Essex Street Chicago Warner

Rotary Club Meeting Hosts Insurance Speaker at Hotel Cony

John Hoffman of National Underwriters Insurance Company Erie was guest speaker at the Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Cony. He discussed protecting insurance buyers and policy rates with data. Ford Car Tailgate committee led by Dr. T. S. Kelsey noted strong ticket response for October 15 drawing at Res Theatre. 3,000 tickets, attendees need not watch movie to win cat. proceeds go to Cory Memorial Hospital Fund. Aliens Scilly Sheffield William Croft Erie R. J. Fogle Cory city guests. 28 members attended.

Rotary Club Corry John Hoffman National Underwriters Insurance Company Erie Cony Ford Cartaille T. S. Kelsey Res Cory Memorial Hospital Fund Alien Scilly Sheffield William Croft R. J. Fogle

Porter Elected Chief In Coottette Clik Meeting

The Coottette Clik met at the VRW Home with Chief Gray Back and Mrs Hazel Siuss presiding. Mrs Jean Weldport reported that 40 was realized from the base sale held on September 28. Officers were elected led by Chief Gray Back with Pearl Porter as chief. Installations set for November 32.

Porter Gray Coottette Clik VRW Hazel Siuss Jean Weld Pearl Porter Indy Louse Esther Lethman Baby Louse Frances Wood Sheker Keeper Shuss Scratcher Misy Field Crums Estella Reynolds Louse Hunter Berdena McGraw Cinta B. Haight Katherine Watt Alice Schrader Nellie Black Field

Eric Staff Installed Rebekah Officers Here

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met at the I 0 F Hall for 6 30 o clock dinner to honor new officers and the Erie installing officer. Over 160 attended the installation service. District deputy president Mrs Myrtle Milks of Erie and Eucla Lodge No 80 installed Florence Swanson as noble grand and other officers. Visitors from Lakewood Sugar Grove Sheridan Union City Exe and Ryde attended. The hall was decorated in fall colors with flowers and refreshments provided.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Erie Myrtle Milks Eucla Lodge No. 80 Blanche Ohi Hazel Alas Doris Loveland Lady of the Lake Lodge Order of ‘Odd Fellows of Lakewood Sugar Grove Sheridan Uniore City Exe Ryde Lakameootl Coughnuts Sweet Rolls Bride

Birch and Company Amaze Corry High School Audience

An audience of about 300 attended a Birch and Company show at the Corry Senior High School auditorium. Master Magician Birch performed many amazing feats while Mabel Sperry, a noted xylophonist, played selections she previously performed with a 100 piece marimba band at the Century of Progress in Chicago. The program, fast paced and action filled, was well received and regarded as one of the best of its type to be presented locally.

Birch

Quilting Club Meets at Esther Spicer Home

The Quilting Club gathered at the North Center Street residence of Mrs Esther Spicer last evening with nine members present including Mrs William Croft and Mrs George Croft of Erie. Guests enjoyed visiting and sewing followed by a two course lunch. Mrs Harold Patterson plans a tureen dinner for the club on October 24 at 6:20 PM at her East Frederick Street home.

Qutine Guy Cernter Street Esther Spicer Wiliam Croft George Croft Erie J Harold Patterson East Frederick Street

Corry P T A Council Meets at Fairview School

Corry P T A Council held its first meeting of the school year at Fairview School. The program featured The Melody Four and readings by Patsy Skinner. President Mel Heerlein outlined a house to house X ray examination canvass for tuberculosis and a future safety campaign for Corry students. Committees were named for publication, legislative work, ways and means, entertainment, and hospitality. New superintendent David I. Iwark spoke on the value of P T A aviation to the community. December meeting planned at Corry Junior High.

Joseph Guignon Saioly Harald Wolfe J. Donati Watson Renny Parker Robert Wank Dynal Gates Derry David 1. Iwark Cony

Columbus P T A Met Tuesday Night

The Columbus P T A met Tuesday night with thirty seven members and guests. Mrs. Damon chaired the devotional, Mrs. Floyd Utegg led the business meeting and a swing set for grades one to four was approved. Mrs Vernelia Page organized the program with readings by Mrs Albert Sandburg and prizes to Mrs Damon and Mrs Alda Crosby. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served by several mothers. Next meeting is November 12.

Abe Columbus Damon Alda Crosby Donald Magle Lewis Ball Gerald ‘Thompson Rolly Stockton Benjamin Skinner

Golden Links Class Met Last Evening

Eleven members of the Golden Links Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church and one guest, Mrs. C A McKintaker, met at Mrs. Fred Ross home on Worth street. Mrs Q A Jolson gave devotions on the Resurrection, reading the fifteenth chapter of First Corinthians. Vice president Mrs Ernest Royer presided in the absence of President Mrs E J Hauenstein. Contests were led by Mrs O Robbins during the social period. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs Charles Amy, Mrs J S Cogan and Mrs Anns Patterson, who served apple pie and coffee. Mrs Vinnie Pullet of North Center street will host the November 12 meeting.

Golden Links Methodist Church C. A. Mckintaker Fred Ross Worth Street Q. A. Jolson E. J. Hauenstein Ernest Royer O. Robbins Charles Amy J. 8. Cogan Anns Patterson Vinnie Pullet North Center Street

Otterbein Guild Met At Elgin Home

Miss Opal Trisenit of Elgin entertained eleven members of the Otterbein Guild of the Unster Brethren Ghureh at her home last evening. Miss Abt Dubrosky led devotions and Miss Erma Gilson, resident, presided over the business meeting. Plans were made for a Halloween party on October 29 with committees named for decoration entertainment and refreshments.

Otterbein Guild Elgin Opal ‘Trisenit Abt Dubrosky Erma Gilson Hallowe'en

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