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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
5
A beer drought looms in New York as police report a complete stoppage of deliveries from six major breweries. The strike idled about 2,700 brewery workers. The union CIO United Brewery, Flour, Cerial, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers calls it a wildcat action.
Aéro Supply Mtg Co president Gothervnae van Jarvme led the Northwestern Pennsylvania Purchasing Agents Association as Irvine discussed present aircraft programs, new ships, and phantom orders in event of war. Thirty five attendees dined at 6:30 with a routine business meeting to follow. The next meeting is slated for Bradford on November 11.
The nomination and election of officers for Cootiette Club No 102 occurred Thursday at the VFW Home with fourteen members present. Mrs. Charles Wood served as chief grayback assisted by named officers. annual Christmas Cheer Fund gift approved. installation slated November 4 at the VFW Home followed by a bureau dinner hosted by Mrs. McElroy.
The Court Conception No. 35 of the Catholic Daughters of America met and outlined plans for the annual Sisters Tea to be held at the convent on First Avenue with Mrs. Leo Rhynard as general chairman. Assistants include Mrs. M. M. Nast and others. Rev Graves spoke on Our Lady of Fatima. several young members spoke on Our Daily Rosary. Next meeting set for October 28.
Mrs Elwood Baccus was celebrated by her 500 club with a surprise birthday party hosted at her West Washington Street home. Two card tables were active as gifts and awards circulated. door prize went to Mrs Mary DeLury. refreshments included shrimp salad sandwiches birthday cake and coffee.
The Thursday Night Contract Bridge Club enjoyed a dinner at Tarbell's Inn before moving to Mrs. John McCracken's home in West. Winners included Mrs. Ellsworth Holt and Mrs. Grate Penniman. special awards went to Mrs. H Langdon Rowe and Mrs. Frank Graff. Attendees listed include Mrs. Olin Bracken, Mrs. Robert Ott, Sr., Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. Raymond Anderson, Mrs. Horton J. Davis, Mrs. Harold Powell, and Mrs. Walter H. Scout. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Howe of East Wayne Street.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lambert Grier of B D 4 Union City. Mrs Grier is formerly Sara Davis.
The Seven-teens Club, newly organized, held the first regular meeting with Miss Mary Catallo of 428 Second Avenue. Miss Delores Chambers was elected president, Miss Daisy Chambers vice president, Miss Barbara Lee Group secretary, and Miss Mary Catala treasurer. Attendees included Miss Barbara Besson and Miss Grace Graham. After a short business session a social period with music, dancing and visiting followed. Hostess served fruit salad cake and milkshakes. A Halloween party is planned for October 28 at Miss Besson's home.
Miss Martha Dimick hosted a kitchen shower at her West Washington street home for Miss Patricia McNulty who will wed soon. Prizes went to Miss Norma Biles Miss Faith Lopus and Miss McNally. Guests included Miss Dorothy Aymong Miss Eleanor Kovach Miss Mary Lou McCray and Miss Phyllis Peterson.
The Fall session of the Eastern District Women's Presbyterial Society convened at the First Presbyterian Church yesterday. Sessions opened at 7 PM with a box luncheon served and adjournment at 4 PM. President Mrs. George Miller of Erie led about 100 attendees. Main speakers were Miss Fern Galberti of Philadelphia on Social Education and Action and Mrs. J. B. Howell of Elmira on National Missions.
Rebekah Helping Hand Club met yesterday at 10 AM in the F C OF Hall to sew a comforter and share a screen dinner at 12 30 PM. Mrs Frederick Beall chaired the dinner with assistants Mrs E S Jaderstrom and Mrs Katherine Buxton. A business meeting followed at 3 PM led by Vice President Mrs Jaderstrom. officers to be installed October 19 at the LOOF Hall. Guests are asked to bring a tureen to the dinner and call Mrs G D Eldred for details. The next regular meeting is planned for October 20 with Mrs Eldred, Mrs George Ellsworth, and Mrs Alm Brickson.
Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met yesterday afternoon in the parish hall with Ninétesis members and guest Mrs W A Redmond. W M Sandburg presided in the absence of president Velma Moore as hostess Mrs Sandburg and Mrs Carrie Wilcox ran the session. Rev Joseph R Clair spoke on the Lambeth Conference held in London this Summer. Bishop Harold Sawyer of Erle attended. Refreshments followed. November 11th noted for the Birds driven forward by their wings.
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