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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
5
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Mr and Mrs Folmar Nielson of Union City hosted a 2 to 5 pm reception at Hotel Congdon in honor of their daughter Mrs Louis Van Derhoof formerly Mary Elizabeth Nielson married September 24. About forty guests attended and were served refreshments amid rose chrysanthemum and carnation decor. Mrs Vanderhout received many gifts with several Union City guests listed among attendees.
Miss Phyllis Lyons of Erle will wed Ensign William Honey on October 13 after a pre nuptial shower hosted at Miss Joanne Morton's West Park Place home. Guests included Miss Babbitt Therese Bedon Cecele Sullivan from Evie and Mrs Arch Lyons. The event featured wedding cake ice cream and coffee, with tapers and cake as table decor. gifts were exchanged.
The Carry School Board plus teachers, spouses, and guests held a successful introductory dinner at the Junior High School library. About 90 attended a arranged orange and black table decor with black cats and pumpkins. Dr. A L Pierce of Meadville spoke on education needs from a veteran’s view, highlighting gaps and strengths in English math science and guidance. Miss Leom Straughan and Mrs E C Barnes chaired the event.
In a community duplicate bridge event last evening at 8 o'clock on North Center street five tables competed. Winners were Mrs Alexander Boag and Mrs Arthur Creighton for east and west with ten points, and Mrs Langdon Rowe with Mrs G G Barker for north and south. Attendees plan to meet each minor Wednesday through the winter. next session led by Mr and Mrs Leon Lindsley slated for October 24. Attendance was lighter due to conflicting activities, but more are expected for the October 24 session.
Mrs Kelsey led the ladies with high score and Mr Nik topped the men as guests from Mr and Mes Glenn Middleton attended a 6:30 dinner at Hotel Corey. Afterward the party moved to the Middleton home on North Cer leh Street for bridge with prizes awarded and guests served salad and dessert.
Mrs Hawkins hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society meeting at her Mott Street home with 16 members and guests. Mrs Hildebrand led the divisions and Mrs Albert Lynn, president, presided over business with remarks on Bethesda Orphanage at Meadville. A social period followed. refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14.
Ralph Foster Sr and daughters Blaine and Jean plan to move to Miami Pla. Sgt Ralph Foster Jr on furlough will accompany to Philadelphia before returning to Deming NM. Dorothy Lytton shopped yesterday while Mrs Brances Arnold returned to Jamestown. Miss Lois Abbey’s wedding is planned soon as friends attended a bridal shower in Youngsville. Clyde Wholmith from Toledo visits his wife in Corry. Various residents travel for business, hospital visits, or funerals with others touring Er ie, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Erie.
The Baptist Ladies Group elected officers for the coming year during last evening’s meeting at the church with four members and three guests present. New officers named were Mrs. Redsting as president, Mrs. Geeil Mes. Songer as vice president, Mrs. Bruce Thomas as secretary, Mrs. Cora Jos cpm as treasurer, and Mrs. Francis Whiteman with Mrs. Ralph Carroll to serve on the music committee. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1.
A Presbyterian class held a tureen dinner with Miss Louike Whiteley hosting and Miss Nancy Skinner coordinating the event. Miss Patsy Skinner won a prize, and Miss Martyn Wallace and Louise Whiteley also earned awards in an evening of light entertainment titled Over the Ironing Board conducted by Miss Alike McJunkin.
Jamestown officers at the Navy Mothers Club event were installed at Union Rooms on Soil Center street. Thirty eight members witnessed the ceremony as Lucy Ayers, Jamestown Ralph Beniel Club commander, was installed by Ruth Piersais and others. A business meeting followed with ice cream and cake served in a pink and white table setting.
A regular meeting of the BA was held yesterday at West Wosne street in honor of Mrs. Nellie Swan. Twelve members and three guests were served a delicious chicken dinner. After the routine motions, Tingo was enjoyed and Edwards spoke. The next meeting will be held November 18.
Columbus Grange members met in session last evening with members present. Before the business meeting led by Master Nathan Dodd, a picnic table was constructed by the men. Sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee were served later in the evening by Mrs. Dodd and officers. The next meeting will be October 2.
A birthday party for Valerie Cencarik was hosted by Mrs Vil Concerik and guests included Jetty Hnehrowek Sandi Wheel Nancy Mone Cherry Goss Bear Snake Asis Sysiva and Valere Refreshments featured sandwiches salad and a large cake. Halloween candy favors complemented the celebration as Valerie received gifts.
A fragmentary note describes an event involving a sick person and assistance labeled as AVOTE or free color. The readable terms suggest a charitable act or local gesture but lack coherent details or verifiable names. The article fragment emphasizes aid rather than a formal outcome.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wittr Latos of 1060 West Wayne Street and to Mr and Mrs Clyde Volk of Cory R D 3. The notice records the birth as a civil event with local residents named.
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