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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1954

Page

5

Hospitality Club reports strong turnout and plans for October meeting

A good attendance marked the Hospitality Club gathering at the Garden Row of the VFW Post home yesterday afternoon. Chairman Mrs. John East led plans for the October 26 meeting with a representative from Armour Meat Packing Company invited to address the Women.

Hospitality Club VFW John East Armour Meat, Packing Company Don Williams Harold A. Gilbert New England Carol Edna Williams Raymond Bachomer Mary Lockwood C. B. Rafter

LCBA Holds October Meeting at West Church Home

Members of Branch 5 of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association met at the West Church Street home of Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. Helen Brown. A routine business session was followed by a report from Mrs. John Mooney on the rummage sale that raised a nice sum. A social evening with television and visiting concluded with fruit salad angel food cake and tea. Next meeting set for November 9.

LCBA Branch 5 Ladies Catholic Benevolent’ Association West Church Street Mary Murray Helen Brown John Mooney Treasury

Junior Tri-Hi-Y Opens Fall Session at YMCA

The Junior Tri-Hi-Y held its first meeting of the year last evening in YMCA rooms. Miss Sharon Hansen presided as president and led the business session. Miss Margaret Warner was elected program chairman. the group set plans for future activities and next meets on October 26.

YMCA Sharon Hansen Margaret Warner

Benefit Get-Together for Corry Beater Club Planned

A Tuesday October 19 benefit at the VFW Club will raise funds for the new school football field lighting. The Gar den Room and main ballroom host 15 regular games, five specials, an extra special, a jackpot, and a grocery basket game. Door prizes range from $2 to $10. Tickets are at the Ritz Restaurant.

Annowulemiehy Corry Beater Club VFW Ritz

Births at Corry Memorial Hospital Chronicle

A series of birth notices from Corry Memorial Hospital announces a daughter to Earl and Mrs. Meerhoff of 448 South Center street, a son to Rich ard Young of R. D. 3, a son to Allen Eastman of R. D. 3 Spartans our, a son to James Grinder of 132 Mendirventir this morning, a son to Elvin Eshelman of R. D. 1, a daughter to Alton White of Clymer yesterday afternoon, and a daughter to Logan Warner at 19% Springstreet yesterday morning. Mrs. Warner is Audrey Proctor.

Corry Memorial Hospital Earl Meerhoff South Center Street Richard Young Allen Eastman Spartansour James Grinder Elvin Eshelman Alton White Clymer Logan Warner Springstreet Warner Audrey Proctor

Local Bridge Club Meets at Seiota Road Home

A contract club gathered last evening at Mrs. Rasselas Brown’s home on Seiota Road. Two tables played and prizes went to Mrs. Roger Brown Mrs George Orcutt and Mrs. E F Pain. Salad refreshments were served. The group split up with Mrs. Harmon on October 26.

Rasselas Brown Seiota Road Roger Brown George Orcutt E. F. Pain Brown H. Harmon

Corry Club Hosts Rotary Governor Visit

The Corry Rotary Club hosted John B. McMillin of Bradford, governor of Rotary District 259, who spoke on Rotary Works for International Understanding. He met committees after dinner at the Hotel Corry, with 40 members present.

Corry Rotary Enlo Wee By J. Donald Watson W. 4. Leuby Plano

Columbus Grange elects officers for the year at Town Hall

The Columbus Grange session at Town Hall elected officers for the ensuing year led by Paul Suchar Jr as master. Lawrence Miller became master with Richard Hill overseer and Max Bennink steward. The group announced a Youth Grange meeting on October 21 at Warren and a Halloween party for all members on October 25.

Lawrence Miller Columbus Gran Columbus Grange Town Hall Paul Suchar Jr Richard Hill Max Bennink Harold Casler Harold Curtis Archie Norton D. P.trisket Arthur Hill Paul Suchat Jr Paul Suchat Sr Ceres N. E. Dodd Pomona Arthur Ayling Flora Patricia Adams David Curtis Lynnette Page N.E. Dodd Mutual Tire Insurance Youth Grange Warren

Jaycees Plan Auction and Toy Drive at Corry

Final plans for a Saturday auction were completed at the Corry Jaycees monthly meeting in the Municipal Building. District governor Karl Reed attended as the group outlined the event at the armory and a toy collection drive for needy children at Christmas. Toys may be dropped at Cherry Hardware and a UNICEF Halloween party fund was approved. The item about Boston’s first subway opening in 1697 appears as stray text.

Jaycees Corry Jayces Karl Reed Cherry Hardware Unicef

Harding PTA Holds Get Acquainted Meeting

The Harding Parents Teacher Association opened the new school year with 13 members present. President Mrs Page Louiderbuck read the October PTA prayer and led the flag salute by new principal Miss Ruth Dahl Strand. Officers and teachers were introduced and Edmund Poturke reported 42 paid members. Routine secretary and treasurer reports were given by Mrs Nowell Beckwith and Mrs Joh Cartier.

Ig Pta Harding Parents Teacher Association PTA Page Louiderbuck Ruth Dahlstrand Edmund Transree Nowell Beckwith Joh Cartier

Local school group forms committees for fundraiser and patrol

Mrs Eugene Peters Mrs Edmund Potocki and Mrs John Lloyd were appointed to select and purchase a portable record player for the school. The annual Tasti Jell sale was assigned to Mrs Everett Eastman Mrs Laurence Clark and Mrs John Kissman with assistance from Mrs Louderback. Frank Carnegie of the Corry Police Department explained the need for a safety patrol and plans are under way. The meeting closed with light refreshments and a social period.

Eugene Peters Edmund Potocki John Lloyd Everett Eastman Laurence Clark John Kissman Louderback Frank Carnegie Corry

Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Bake Sale at Corry Jamestown

A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary concluded with plans for a bake sale at the Corry Jamestown office on October 30 starting at 9 a.m. Members served assorted sandwiches and coffee afterward, with hostesses listed as Mrs. Arthur Cohen Mrs. Everett Elmquist and Mrs. Francis Stuart. The next meeting date was announced.

Jolly Eight Club Hostess Entices Members At Tea

Mrs C A Pier of East Main street hosted the Jolly Eight Club yesterday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Marjorie Brown after a game of 600. Refreshments included jello salad wafers pumpkin pie and coffee. Mrs Ralph Gates of Gould street will host next on October 26 with details to be announced.

Mes. C. A Jolly Eight Club C. A. Pier East Main Street C. A. Gibbs Marjorie Brown Ralph Gates Gould Street

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