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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1946

Page

5

Lutheran Sunday School Plans Christmas Program

The St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday School teachers and superintendent Mrs Nellie Erickson met for the monthly session. Rev C F Hildebrand opened with prayer and the group set plans for the membership drive starting November 3 and began preparations for the Christmas program with Mrs Dorothy Boland named general chairman. Next meeting scheduled for November 15. Refreshments will be provided.

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Blatt Couple Honored At Hotel Corry Dinner Party

A dinner bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell at Hotel Corry honored Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blatt. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson and several local couples. Cards prizes went to Mrs. H. J. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shambone. gifts were given to the Blatts as they prepare to winter in Chicago.

J. A. Blatt Hotel Corry Win Chicago Harold Powell H. J. Davis J.C. Shambone Blatt J. R. Wilson A. 2. Davis Edward jPelat Shumburg

Local notices and births stir town chatter

A collage of community brief items notes nursing staff shifts, birthday wishes for Kathy Berry, plans by vets to study barbering in Pittsburgh, and Army enlistments including Arthur Fairchild and Paul Jansen. It covers a wedding postponement, Corbin’s Pacific return, first anniversary for the Millers, and reunions for Find Port Taït veterans. Also mentions chest X-ray drive, Kiwanis Women’s Week appearance, Edinboro arrivals, and a craft exhibit run by Mrs. Harmon with local shop tours and antique hunts in Warren.

E. H. Harmon Warren Stearny Ray Stennis Gary Golden File North Parker

Fairview P T A Meets Reviews Membership Drive

The Fairview P T A held an evening meeting led by president Mrs Lawrence Hanser. 68 members enrolled in the drive September 23 through October 1, with Mrs Leo Carroll's room winning the enrollment prize. A float for Halloween was planned if city schools join. A short program featured singing and talks, and the next meeting is set for November 12 in connection with American Education Week.

Panview PT Lawrence Hanser Leon Brown Leo Carroll Hansen Albert Fay P. T. A. Magazine Hallowe'en Brown P.T. A J. B. Cogan P. T. A. Creed Donald Gates Leo Garrell Dorothy Brown Carroll William Miller J England

Club Socials at Local WCTU Welfare Tea

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union welfare tea was held last evening in the Methodist Church Sunday School rooms with about 80 members and guests in attendance. A varied program featured group singing led by WCTU president Mrs George Chase, readings by Mrs Grace Grace, a flac salute led by Mrs O A Johnson, children’s songs, a phonograph demonstration on Daniel in the King's Palace, a consecration service, a dramatized sketch You Can’t Fool Me, temperance talk by Mrs B Armitage, and a closing hymn. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies and cocoa, arranged on tables decorated with fall leaves and halos.

W.cit.u Methodist Church Bunday George Chase W.C.T.U Grace Grace O. A. Johnson Joanne Haenel Audrey Ellen Smith Donald Bensink John Halfach Temperance Mrs. B. ©. Armitage Jesus Betty Armitage

Mrs Ora Loveland Receives High Rebekah Honor

Mrs. Ora Loveland of this city was the second member of a class of 38 ladies from the Rebekah Lodge to receive the decoration of chivalry. The ceremony, conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Patriarch Militant, was at the Naval Armory on State Street in Erie. The Pennsylvania Grand Encampment of the IOOF installed Isaac A. Hain of Erie as grand junior warden. The Ladies Auxiliary also held their 17th joint convention and elected Mrs. Matilda Miller of Waynesboro as president. Attending were numerous local and state officers and members representing all branches of the JCF and Rebekah Lodges.

Erle Rebekah Lodge Ora Loveland Naval Armory State Street Erie Pennsylvania Independent Order of Odd Fellows Isaac A. Hain Odd Bellows Lodge Matilda Miller Waynesboro Anna Miller Harriburg Elizabeth Zellers Pottstown Eva Haas Eric Florence Hallan New Alexandria Harvey Loveland Pred Beall Ronald Carter Loveland Willa Auer Alma Trickson Ruth Hoenes Blanche Ohrn Irma, Hepler Maude Keefe Florence Swanson Hazel Akam Rebekah Lodges

Two Local Girls Set to Graduate From Hamot Hospital School

Two local women will graduate from Hamot Hospital School of Nursing at Erie. Marjorie Obrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Albert Obrin of Corry, and Martha Spaulding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Spaulding of 320 Spring Street, will attend the St Pauls Cathedral ceremony at 8 15 this evening. Both completed three years of nursing study after graduating from Corry High in 1943. Attending the program are family members and local residents. William Norman infant son of Mr and Mrs Mark Weather of the Humot Hospital was born Saturday morning. Betty Dundy Curtis plans a trip to Philadelphia November 2 to enroll at Franklin School of Science and Avis.

Wiliam Miller Bil England Mary Fredrick Frederick Walsh Corry Hospital Mary Kathryn Miller Clifton Howard Wright Street New York City Ney D. J. Pitt M. B. Shambaugh New England States Richard Jt. Shoop Marer, Call W. W Paul Joseph Port Angeles Wash Frank Jo- Se Euclid Street Minnie Perkins Pranklin Shel Will Ford Perkins Lake Worth Fla Albert Cummike Rost South Street Detroit Mich Webb McCray Robert. Marsh Bethlehem Howard Smith Joyce Jamestown Erie W. H. McGranshan West Park Place South Dakota Paul A. Brynolfson East South Street Horace Brynolfson Brynolfson Robert. Brynolison Orrin B. Kinney West Smith Street Alcon, O W. Robert, Sweet D.C. Kopp Western Pennsylvania Chris (Ail) “Missionary Alliance Church Punxstawney Christian Missionary Alliance Church Lawrence Watrous West Church Street Claude Bookerlukt Clymer Lillian Vasilas Washi D.C Frie Spaulding ATS Leo Marjorie Obrin Albert Obrin Adintiént William Norman Mark ‘Wather The Humot ‘Hospital Harry Marker East Mainstreet Wagheh

Tureen Dinner Opens Junior High PTA Meeting

The junior high PTA held a tureen dinner in the gym at 6:30 with 425 parents and teachers attending. Decorations featured Halloween motifs and autumn leaves. After dinner a short meeting chaired by Mrs. Clyde Sholtaberger approved reports showing a $213.65 balance. Mrs. Wicker Nigh was elected treasurer. Membership reached 241, and notes urged better school aid, more lab experiences, and improved physical education facilities. Attendance prizes went to the first grade downstairs and grade 8-1 upstairs. Open house set for Wednesday, November 19.

Dumior High Clyde Sholtaberger Robert Proctor Frank Graft Wicker Nigh Edward Jerome Ethel McCray Harold Waite Swarts Thom Starlings

Masquerade Party Planned by J F Club Altho Mashed Odds

The J F Club met at Mrs Walter Pier’s home on Mario street with two tables of 200 W in play. Mrs George Wood attended. prizes went to Mrs Robert Proctor Mrs Edgar Miller and Mrs Almon Peterson. New officers include Mrs Loyd Thomas president and Mrs James Hiwelett treasurer. An October 2 masquerade Hallowe en party is announced by Mrs Guy Sutton of Worth slice. The Santa Fe Trail was surveyed from Fort Creag Mason in 1825 by George Sibley.

J. F. Club Walter Pier Mario Street George Wood Robert Proctor Edgar Miller Almon Peterson Pier Fitz Oiders Loyd Thomas James Hiwelett Guy Sutton Worth Slice

Mrs Louis Foradora Hosts Union City Bridge Club

Mrs Louis Foradora of Union City entertained her contract bridge club and guest Mr F H Bartholme at her home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs F Lowe Edwards and Mrs J Fred Kinley with a special award to Mrs Lester Danner. A salad course was served and Mrs Edwards will host next on October 29.

Louis Foradora Card Club Wits Union City Contract Bridge Club F. H. Bartholme F. Lowe Edwards J. Fred Kinley Lester Danner Edwards

Amici Sewing Circle Hosts Hallowe'en Party

Amici Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. Tyan Downey's East Wayne Street home for a Hallowe'en party with visiting and games. The committee members served assorted pies tea and coffee. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Campbell's home on Tuesday November 5 for the regular business meeting.

Ale Amici Sewing Circle Tyan Downey East Wayne Street Lloyd Shawver Lynn Campbell Campbell

Salvation Army Adjutant Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting

Adjutant William North Rotary Club speaker Adj. William Worth of the Salvation Army spoke at the Lool Rotary Club meeting last evening at Hotel Corry. He traced the Army history from 1265 founder William Booth to current work in 98 countries. Local branch started 1801 with Star Theatre meetings. past governor Allen J. Scilly of Sheffield and Edward Stevens of Chicago attended. Plastics made front casein used for coat and suit buttons.

William North Adj William Worth Salvation Army Lool Rotary Clu Hotel Corry North Wiliam Booth Star Theatre Allen J. Scilly Sheffield Edward Stevens Chicago

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