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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1948

Page

5

Rotary guest speaker highlights Corry club work

Stanley Gillespie Greenville governor of Rotary 17th district visited Corry Rotary and spoke on the club’s work, international service and youth programs. He urged aid to Europe with food and medical supplies, noted the district assembly at Quebec, and stressed member obligations over privileges.

Stanley Guespie Greenville Istrict Rotary Club Gillespie District Governors Assembly Quebec Rotarians Europe Rotary

Newly Organized Bridge Club Meets on Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Robert Galbreath of First Avenue hosted a newly organized contract bridge club. Two tables were in progress as Mrs. Charles Bracken Mrs. Bracken and Mrs. Charles Williams received awards. Mrs. Galbreath served a dessert course and Tuesday’s hostess will be Mrs. William Gumbreton of West Irving Street.

Bridge Club Robert Galbreath First Avenue Contract Charles Bracken Robert ‘Bracken Charles Williams Galbreatt William Gumbreton West Irving Street

Miss Roberta Pitt Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Columbus

Roberta Pitt of Columbus marked her fifth birthday yesterday. Her mother hosted a party at home from 5:30 to 6:30 p m. Roberta’s friends attended and enjoyed games, ice cream, birthday cake, and napkins. The table featured orange and black decor with a Hallows Eve theme and many gifts were presented to the birthday girl.

Roberta Pitt Columbus Mos Roberta

King couple marked 36th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs James King of Bear Luke observed their 36th wedding anniversary on Monday October 11 with a family dinner at the King home. Floyd King hosted as 17 relatives attended and meals featured chicken. The couple received many gifts and rels socialized. guests from Cleveland and Painesville included Albert Planck Mrs John Ziber and daughter.

James King Bear Luke King Floyd King Albert Planck Cleveland John Ziber Painesville

Two Newborns Reported in Duluth and Union City births

A son born Sunday afternoon October 10 to Mr and Mrs Barnes at Starke Hospital Duluth Minnesota. Mr Barnes is a former Corry resident. A daughter was also born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Alfred Merrill of Union City at Corey Hospital.

Arland Briggs Douglas Pleasantville Briggs Presbyterian Church of Eaiit Bares Starke's Hospital Duluth Mint Barnes Corry Alfred Merril Union Cuy The Corey Hospital

Hospitality Club Tea Brings Local Ladies Together

Fifty women attended the Hospitality Club tea yesterday afternoon at the American Legion Home on North Center Street. Mrs. Mary McKee chaired the meeting while Mrs. Nicholas Bogden performed two piano solos and Miss Dorothy Doerr and Mrs. Bogden accompanied. Miss Lilian Barnes sang with Mrs. Mildred Alfred on piano. David L. Swartz spoke on Americanism. Mrs. William A. Leahy and Mrs. B. Bettes presided. Tea and cakes were served. a silk scarf door prize went to Mrs. C. J. McLean. A Hallowe’en party is planned for October 26 and further details will follow.

O. H Dorothy Patterson East Frederick Street YM. G. A Clyde W. Shutebarger State Armory Miss Patterson David Spencer Shotzbareer Hallowe'en Party Hospitality Club American Legion North Center Street Mary McKee Nicholas Bogden Dorothy Doerr Qerry William A. Leahy B. Bettes Melee Alfred Ito Tracy W. Whitehead Don Williams Steward Hat C. J. McLean Hallowe'en Cumy

Odd Fellows Lodge Installations Highlight City Event

Elof Dahl district deputy and a Sherman Lodge officer installed Union City lodge officers last evening with helpers Auer Paul Auer Merle Akam Glenn Gates Leroy Dickinson Niels Sorenson Fred Mixer and Charles Reynolds. Installations continue tonight with refreshments by George Besson John Mick and Den Phillips. Jackies and Bob wed September 29 at First Methodist Church Warren.

Elof Dahl Tran Erle County Toof Jonathan Loge Loof Union City Lodge Auer Paul Auer Merle Akam Glenn Gates Leroy Dickinson Niels Sorenson Fred Mixer Charles Reynolds

Wiener Roast Held by Tri-Hi-Y Club at Mead Park

Corry Senior High School Tri-Hi-Y members held a wiener roast at Mead Park starting at 6:30 PM. Refreshments included hot dogs, marshmallows, and coffee. Miss Norma Keefer presided, with Miss Lenore Austin as vice president. Barbara Bettes read Bible passages. Committee members were Miss Patricia Blanchard, Miss Geraldine Pay, Miss Kathleen Peitier, and Miss Ruth Bennett served as adviser.

Corry Mead Park Norma Keefer Lenore Austin Barbara Bettes Patricia Blanchard Geraldine Pay Kathleen Peitier Ruth Bennett

Columbus P T A Met At Dean School

Columbus P T A held its regular meeting at Dean School last evening with President Mrs Walter Gordon conducting. Walter Jameson of Erie spoke on the Red Feather campaign, followed by Rev Jordan Cole on the topic Movies for Children. business was conducted and refreshments served. Next meeting set for November 9.

Uememwers Ue GununoUs P. T. A Dean School Walter Gordon PT. A. Ss Robert, Damon Walter Jameson Erie Jordan Cole

Quilting Club Meets at Pleasant Street Hostess

Pleasant Street hosted the Quilting Club meeting Tuesday evening with seven members and one guest Mrs Merrill ullie. They enjoyed visiting and fancy work. sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee were served. Plans were made for a tureen dinner on November 2 attended by Mrs Walter Windah of West Smith Street.

Quilting Club Troy W. Whitehead Pleasant Street Clb Merrill Ullie Walter Windah West Smith Street

Surprise Shower Held For Mrs Varasso At Home

A surprise fete honored Mrs. Aitchoe Varasso at her Maplenge home on Friday. Guests from the F. W. Woolgarth Company attended a social hour and a 820 oclock dinner, where Mrs Varasso received gifts and a token of appreciation.

Michael Varasso Fiineday Aitchoe Varasso Maplengehue F. W. Woolgarth Company Varasso

Columbus Grange elects officers for No 875

The Columbus Grange No 875 held its annual officer election Monday at the Columbus Town Hall with 85 members attending. David Curtis was chosen master, Hayt Robbins overseer, Mrs Curtis lecturer, Donald Engle steward, and Archie Norton executive committee for two years. The group planned to send incoming master and wife to the state grange convention in Reading October 26 to 29. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5.

Columbus Grange Columbus Town Hall Curtis State Grange Reading

Beaver Pep Parade Scheduled For Friday Night

The Corry Beaver Pep Parade will form at Corry Senior High School and travel a route through West and South streets to Loveland Field before the Corry Titusville game. Sponsored by the Beaverette Club, it features Corry High School Band floats and cheerleaders from all three classes. Floats will be judged with awards for the best, as the parade concludes at Loveland Field.

Beaver Corry-Titusville Loveland Field Corry Beaver Beaverette Club Corry High School South Street South Center Street North Center Street East Park Place Maple Ave Hue Wright Streek Loveland Etd

Golden Links Closs Mer With Mrs. McCray

October meeting of the Golden Links Sunday School was held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening with Mrs Hertha McCray as hostess to 24 members. Mrs Pred Ross presided, contest led by Mrs Irving Young, hostess aided by several members served pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee. Next meeting set for November 5.

Golden Links Closs Mer McCray Golden Links Hertha McCray Ting Street Pred Ross Bos Spicer Sevelians Irving Young Willis Brown Zuella McElroy O. H. Nichols

Miss Patricia McNulty Honored In Shower

Miss Patricia McNulty was celebrated at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Floyd Black and Mrs. Al Holton at 217 Fairview Street. About 30 neighbors attended as McNulty, who will wed Leon Sumsky on October 22, received a pressure cooker and a peach colored wool blanket. Prizes in bingo went to Mrs. Raymond Dyckes and Miss Doris Gates with runners up, while Mrs. Henry Querreveld and Mrs. Arthur Fairchild earned bingo placements. Refreshments included salad, waters, a decorated shower cake, ice cream and coffee, with blue and white decorations. Out of town guest was Mrs. Querreveld of Clymer.

Patricia McNulty Floyd Black al Holton Leon Sumsky Holton Fairview Street Miss McNulty Raymond Dyckes Doris Gates Henry Querreyeld Arthur Fairchild Querreveld of Clymer

Betty Gene Aikens Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs Roy Aikens hosted a birthday gathering at 40 Marion Street Way yesterday from 4 to 7 PM in tribute to Betty Gene aged five. Guests included Karen Mallick Linda Mallick Bonnie Kay Barbara Ree Bae Patria Aikens Gloria Hopkins Kennedy Hopkins Judy Pound Carol Gilbert Norman Jensen Sandra Alkens and Robert and Camile Jackson. Games were played and treats served with whipped cream cake milk and balloons.

Betty Gene Aikens Roy Aikens Betty Gene Karen Linda Mallick Bonnie Kay Barbara Ree Bae Patria Aikens Gloria Kennedy Hopkins Judy Pound Carol Gilbert Norman Jensen Sandra Alkens Robert Camile Jackson Aniis Alkens

Mrs C H Holden Hosts Contract Ridge Club Night

Mrs J R Benson won the club prize during a Tuesday evening session at West Church Street home. Two tables of GE cards were in play. Mrs Holden served a salad course. In two weeks Mrs Leon Lindsley of Wits avenue will entertain.

C. H. Holden J. R. Benson Contract Ridge Club West Church Street Benson Holden Leon Lindsley Wits Avenue

Schroeder Williams Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Harold Schroeder of RD 1 Corry announce the engagement of their elder daughter Ann Susan to Gerald Williams son of Mrs Dave Williams of 5342 North Center Street Corry. Miss Schroeder is a Corry Senior High School graduate. Mr Williams also graduated from Corry High School and is now in the Navy. No wedding date set.

Schroeder-Williams Harold Schroeder RD. 1 Corry Ann Susan Gerald Willams Dave Williams North Center Street Miss Schroeder Williams

Birthday party at Walsh home for Miss Mary Walsh

Miss Mary Fredericks Walsh, two years old yesterday, was honored at a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs. Fred Walsh of North Center Street. Ten children and mothers attended. Cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served. Guests presented many gifts to the birthday girl.

Walsh Home Mary Fredericks Walsh Glock Fred Walsh North Center Street Pitts Bary Fred Exieka

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