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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1953
Page
5
A head on collision on Route 40 near Washington last night killed Mrs. Alice Scott, 46, a grade school teacher from R. D. 4 Washington. Four others were injured including her husband William, 50, and daughters Roselyn, 15, and Marilyn, 18, as they traveled to watch a son play in a football game.
The Weekly bridge play at the VFW Post Garden Room followed the Howell system with five and one half se used. Winners were Mrs M F Coyle and Mrs Harold Burgnon with 61 points, second were Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Harold Brown with 60, third Robert Ott Jr and L E B Graham with 55. Festive news covers visitors from Clymer Meadville and Philadelphia trips, a Cambridge Springs wedding, and travel to New York City plus a church reunion in Philadelphia. The Fourth annual meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sub-district No 5 convened at First Methodist Church with 93 area women registering at 9:20 am. The program featured worship, luncheon, workshops, and a pageant on Missionary Education.
Mrs Arthur Treat hosted her bridge club in Union City with guests Mrs Robert Galbreath and Mrs C A Williams. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Furst and Mrs Milton Keppel. Light refreshments followed as the group planned to reconvene in October with Mrs Russell Brant.
A series of birth notices from Corry Memorial Hospital and nearby areas reports a daughter born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Don C. DeJean of Dayton Ohio at Good Samaritan Hospital. Additional births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clair Duryee. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Edwards of Spartansburg. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hasbrouck. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Fabian Dobusineki with grandparents named. and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hopkins of Spartansburg.
Mrs Arvin Bailey of Meadville presided over the installation of new American Legion Auxiliary officers for the coming year. Elected were Mrs Herbert Heidier president Everett Blmauist first vice president Mrs William Haenel second vice president Mrs Francis Stuart secretary Mrs Mark Anderson treasurer Mrs Jack Dempsey historian Mrs Arthur Cohen sergeant at arms and Mrs Ivan Smith chaplain. A tureen dinner at the post home preceded the meeting and attending men. The committee included Mrs Harry Burton Mrs Ehnahirst Mrs Robert Smith Mrs Tyan Smith and Mrs Frank Schrad ler.
Emmanuel Guild held a routine meeting yesterday afternoon in the church undercroft with Mrs Velma Moore presiding. Opening devotions were by Mrs Rudolph Bangert and plans were set to attend the district convention in Erie at Trinity Church on October 30. Miss Elizabeth Rogers and Mrs Don Williams served dessert for the groom. the November gathering will be at the rectory with date to be announced.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary raised funds for Community Chest and the Robert Nichols family after a recent home fire. Mrs. Mildred Sorenson presided as plans were made for a public card party on October 22. The Cootlette Club held an evening session with Mrs. Clyde Reynolds as acting chief.
Members of Court Conception No 49 met for a faculty business session led by Mrs James Wharton. They planned the annual Halloween party for October 2 under the October committee chaired by Miss Lena Lanehyn and Miss Mary Ellen Bell. A turkey door prize was set for the weekly CDA bingo on Tuesday. Mrs James Cassidy received a gift as she prepares to spend the winter in Kansas City. A lunch was served by the refreshment committee.
The Spring Creek Grange No. 288 met at West Spring Creek Town Hall with Mrs. Clyde Morton presiding. Officers elected include William Graybill master Bernard Porter overseer Mrs. Paul Rafferlin lecturer H. A. Manley steward Thomas Felton assistant steward Mrs. William Graybill chaplain Harold Eddy treasurer William Donaldson secretary Wave Rieck Bitekeeper Mrs. Wave Ricck Ceres Mrs. Clyde Morton Pomona Mrs. Bernard Porter Flora Mrs. Thomas Felton lady assistant steward Mrs. Glenn Eldred executive committee member Miss Betty Potter home economics chairman Mrs. Harold Eddy youth committee chairman George Deming legislative chairman and H. A. Manley fire solicitor. Oyster stew and treats closed the session ahead of the October 22 meeting. note on reading difficulties added.
LOX Class of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Paul Biller’s to plan a secret sister dinner Nov 12 at Hotel Corry where the sisters will be revealed. President Mrs. Leon Root led the business meeting and Mrs. Guy Sutton gave devotions. A $10 donation was voted for Neighborhood House and a hanky shower for Mrs. Charles Erwin followed.
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