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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1951

Page

5

Society notes recount officers of Cool Letter Club 102 and local visits

Sheserry Davis named chief grayback at Cool Letter Club 102 meeting. New officers include Miss Helen Stupek Mrs James Keppel Mrs Hazel Shuss Mrs Berdena McGraw Mrs Clyde Reynolds Mrs Dora Daye and Mrs Fred Young. Social evening followed election with installation planned in November. Lyle W Foster leaves for Japan as Red Cross field director. Vincent and Mrs Anderson of Tucson visiting Corry. C M Howard heads to Fort Devon Mass for weekend with son Jan Howard. Funeral for Ephram Wright attended by local residents. Mrs Gibson Head visiting from Youngstown. Mr Head to join weekend. Sgt Robler Armstrong stationed in Frankfurt reports wife and Judy to visit New York then Tucson to reside.

Sheserry Davis Grayback Coollette Club Pat Tuck Lyle W. Foster Japan American Red Cross Wright Street Vincent Anderson Tucson Ariz Corry C. M. Howard Maude Darrow Lee Barton Fred Mason Jamestown Ephram Wright Gibson Head Youngstown E.W. Holt North Center Street Head William Armstrong Sgt Robler Armstrong Frankfurt Germany Judy New York Ari

Birthday Party for Miss Judy Wilcox

Mrs Robert Wilcox hosted a birthday party for her daughter Judy age nine at 629 North Center Street. Thirteen girls attended from 7 to 9 oblock enjoying movies and games. The group gave gifts and the hostess served decorated cake ice cream and snacks.

Judy Wilcox Robert Wilcox North Center Street Judy

Circus birthday party honors young Hugh McKnight

Hugh McKnight with his mother Mrs Frank McKnight hosted a circus themed birthday party at 212 Hast Charon Street. Ten children attended and played games such as peanut hunt and pin the trunk on the elephant. Balloons candy cups circus cake ice cream and Kool-aid were served.

Hugh McKnight Frank McKnight Hast ‘Charon Street Hugh

Barn Warming Dance At Paul Labowski Farm

A barn warming dance is set for tomorrow night at the Paul Labowski farm on R. D. 1. Bob Toley and His Gang will provide music from 9 to 12 with a small admission fee. The Moffatt School PTA will sell hot dogs and coffee for the PTA treasury. The new barn, 36 by 73 feet, replaces the barn that burned on May 25.

Paul Labowski Bob Toley Moffatt School Pta PTA

Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Betty Lou Crowell

Miss Betty Lou Crowell was honored at a bridal shower last evening at the home of Mrs. Paul Whaley. Eight guests attended and spent a social evening with refreshments of salad rolls pickles cake and ice cream. The honoree received many lovely gifts and will marry Robert Shamp on October 19.

Betty Lou Crowell Paul Whaley R. D

Emmanuel Guild Meeting Notes and Hosts

The Emmanuel Guild of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church met yesterday afternoon in the parish hall. Rev. Joseph Clair led devotions and Mrs Velma Moore conducted a brief business session. Members reported on the district meeting of the Women Auxiliary at St John’s Church Franklin on September 27. Hostesses for yesterday were Mrs W M Sandburg and Mrs Frank Wilcox. next meeting on November 8 will be hosted by Mrs William Myers and Miss Elizabeth Rogers.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcops Joseph Clair Velma Moore Womes St. John’s Church Franklin W. M. Sandburg Frank Wilcox William Myers Elizabeth Rogers

Columbus Ladies Aid Bazaar Set for November Dates

The Columbus Ladies Aid fixed November 7 and 8 for their annual bazaar at the church. A supper will be served on the closing evening as volunteers prepare articles for sale at various booths. Mrs. Carleton Curtis will host the next regular meeting on November 15.

Columbus Aid Fair Columbus Ladies Aid Tred Cox Carleton Curtis

Ladies' Day At Corry Country Club Highlights

Twenty members and guests attended the last Ladies' Day of the season at Corry Country Club yesterday afternoon. After luncheon, bridge prizes went to Mrs. Lloyd Lanphere Mrs H J Davis and Mrs Don Kincaid. A Ladies' Night with a tureen supper at 7 o clock is planned for October 23 with Mrs Gerald Stables as arrangements chairwoman.

Corry Country Club Bridge Lloyd Lanphere H. J. Davis Don Kincaid Gerald Stables

Canasta Club Meeting At Mrs Muni’s Home

Mrs Charles Muni entertained her Canasta club on Thursday evening at her Spring Street home. Eight ladies attended and avizes were won by Mrs Joseph Wojciechowski and Mrs George Tinka. Desert refreshments were served before adjournment. next meeting set for October 25 with Mrs Wil Main Haltust.

Charles Muni

Shower Honors Mrs. Richard Crane at Spring Creek

Richard Crane of Piblefield was honored Wednesday evening with a stork shower hosted by Mrs. William Crane of Spring Creek. Fifteen people from Starbrick Corry and Spring Stock attended for a social time with sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee. Gifts were presented to the guest of honor.

Irs Richard Crane Piblefield Wliam Crane Spring Creek Starbrick, Corry Spring Stock

Contract Club Meets At Kelsey Home On Wright Street

Mrs. TS Kelsey entertained the contract club last evening at her Wright street home. Two tables played bridge with prizes to Mrs. Fred Kinley and Mrs. Mary Fourchet, a special prize to Mrs. Harry Hall. A salad course followed and Mrs. Hall will host on November 1.

Kelsey TS. Kelsey Wright Street Fred Kinley Mary Fourchet Harry Hall Hall

PTA meeting at Fairview School notes speakers and plans

A three course dinner meeting of the PTA at Fairview School featured Mrs Land Wilcox giving the invocation and Mrs Philip Zelsneck presiding. Mrs Miléter Denton reported on the Slippery Rock instruction seminar attended by leaders and educators. Superintendent Lawrence Douglas spoke on the school jointure system and Mrs Louis Morrow introduced Harrison Lund who outlined youth work at the Erie County Institutional District. The November gathering is set for Washington School.

PTA Fairview Leland Wilcox Philip Zelsneck P.T.A Slippery Rock Miléter Denton Lawrence Douglas Louis Morrow Harrison Lund Erie County Institutional District Washington School

Helping Hand Club Plans October Meeting

The Helping Hand Club met yesterday in LOOF Hall with Mrs Charles Cook acting as vice president and presiding over routine business. A tureen dinner followed and sewing for the Meadville Oshans Home was completed. The group will meet again on October 25.

Helping Hand Club Charles Cook Meadville Ohshans

Surprise birthday party for Barbara Ann Hicks in Spartansburg

Miss Barbara Ann Hicks was honored at a surprise party at her home in Spartansburg on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Paul Pantel of East Wayne Street served as hostess. Refreshments included birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Hicks received several gifts.

Barbara Ann Hicks Spartansburg Paul Pantel East Waynetreet

Dance At Elks Club Tomorrow Night

The fall and winter dance at the Corry Lodge B P O Elks is scheduled for tomorrow evening. Gene Parlette and his orchestra will perform from 9 30 p m to 1 20 a m. Members and out of town guests are welcome as are arrangements led by William Johnson, entertainment committee chairman.

Corry Lodge B.P. O. Elks Gene Parlette Arso William Johnson

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Day Sale at Home

At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting on North Center Street the group set Poppy Day plans. Mrs Stewart Long was named chairman for the event and Mrs. Robert Smith conducted the business with 15 members present.

Keystone Girls Camp Juniior The Legion Auxiliary Robert Smith Richard Orn Frances Stuart TL

Church School Leaders Honored at First Presbyterian Dinner

A congregational dinner at the First Presbyterian Church honored church school teachers and officers. The youth served a dinner for 120 with Halloween decor. Al Vansson, school superintendent, spoke briefly, and Harry B. Smith praised the leaders. Mrs. Willard Cox and Rev. Paul F. Bauer presented two Christian education films. The next dinner on November 1 will honor members aged 80 and above.

First Presbyterian Church al Vanssons Harry B. Smith Willard Cox Titusville Paul F. Bauer

Barber Shop Singers Elect Officers in Meadville Chapter

The Carry Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America re activated with 19 members. Louis B. Sears is president, Richard Hurlbut vice president, Harry Hickle secretary, and Dorr Barton treasurer. Charles Harnstein directed chorus practice. Plans for a fall show were made.

Carry Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America Louis B. Sears Richard Hurlbut Harry Hickle Dorr Barton Charles Harnstein Meadville Charn

Senior High School Hosts Regular Rehearsal Schedule

The article notes light refreshments provided by the committee and that regular rehearsals will occur twice monthly at the Senior High School.

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