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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1945

Page

5

Amici Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Wengert Home

Mrs Carl Wengert hosted the Amici Sewing Circle gathering after church services. Fourteen members and three guests attended a routine business session followed by social time. Ginger bread with whipped cream and tea and coffee were served by Mrs Wengert, assisted by Ms Jerrold Lansberry and Mrs Tyan Downey.

Amici Sewing Circle Carl Wengert Amici Wengert Jerrold Lansberry Tyan Downey

Needlework Guild Marks Anniversary Meet

Six directors of the Needlework Guild met yesterday at Mrs. Foster Davis’s home on North Center Street to celebrate the society’s founding anniversary and the Corry chapter’s fourth. Attendees included Mrs. Harley Banks and others. donations of money and garments were received, with a call for remaining contributions to be sent to national headquarters soon.

Needlework Guild Guil Foster Davis North Center Street Dth National Society Corry Harley Banks Charles, Geiger D .S Wallace Elmer Shiss Frank Lockwood Davis

Birthday Party Honors Daughter On First Birthday

Mrs Donald Bennin entertained fifteen guests at a birthday party honoring her daughter Susan Lee on her first birthday. The event featured sandwiches salad jelly birthday cake and coffee as guests presented Susan Lee with many nice gifts.

Mra Donald Bennin Susa Lee

Tureen Dinner Feature Of Junior High PTA

The Junior High School PTA held a well attended evening meeting in the gymnasium with a linen dinner at 6:40. Alexander Bong gave the invocation as Mrs Marl Haight led hospitality and Mrs Clinton Howard oversaw decorations. A brief business session followed and featured reports on membership by Ethel McGray and a study circle update.

P.T.A Pra Alexander Bong Marl Haight Clinton Howard Mildred Denton Misa Ethel McGray Mus Henna Johnston Harold Wolfs Snch PTA H. Lynn Rice Hay Street Joe Sherwood Glenn Middleton C. W. Shotzbarger Bo’dloc

Marriage at Kearsarge Presbyterian Church

Miss Derbert M Osborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Osborn Waterford wed Avdton Cadet Lloyd Proctor son of Mr and Mrs Leon Proctor R D 3 Friday at 9 pm Rev William Conner officiated The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a four train and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums Mrs Verne Proctor was matron of honor in a white net gown The bridesmaids and ushers wore net gowns and carried floral accents Pfc Laverne Proctor was best man The couple plan to reside in Amarillo Texas with Mr Proctor stationed at the air corps post Graduates include Mrs Proctor from Winterford schools and Lloyd from Corry High School class of 1942.

Carry Man Kearsarge Derbert M. Osborn Harold Osborn Waterford Lloyd Proctor Leon Proctor R. D Presbyterian Church Resrsarge William Conner Verne Proctor Marian John Sill Mildred Proctor Sil Miss Proctor Pfc Laverne Pretor Ralph Osborn John SU

W C T U Met Tuesday At Van Tassels Home

The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Sean Van Tassels Hare Creek Road with President Mrs George Chase in chair. Devotionals led by Mr Emma Heath featured the new theme song Meet Christ In The Morning. The program included a report on the Pennsylvania educational fund and plans for an November 1 meeting, plus a discussion on combating cragelcohol in Pennsylvania. Freshments were served by Mrs Wart Tassel and Mr Maude White.

Sipc Y Sreeasseee Sean VanTassel Hare Creek Road George Chase Emma Heath Christ Pennsylvania W.C.T.U Pennsylvania Educational Fund Sam Morris Erie van Tassel Tone Johnson Grace Grace Brovehl Veterans Hospitals Jane Jahnson Hev Cragelcohol Pennsylvania Willis Brown Franke Whiteley George, Chase Lottie Blackman

Rebekah Lodge Holds Social Meeting and Installations

Rebekah Lodge members gathered in the IOOF Hall last evening for a regular meeting. Mrs Swanson received a wedding gift and was installed as Warden by Mrs Mae Carmcke amid refreshments and garden party decorations. Prizes went to Mrs Ora Loveland and Mrs Swanson. next gathering is October 26 a masquerade Hallowe en party.

Rebekah Lodge Hauenstein Doris Loveland Ora Loveland Swanson

St Edward's P T A elects officers at dinner meeting

St Edward's P T A held a dinner for 25 members in the school hall where officers for the coming year were installed. Mrs Thomas Burkhart will head the group with Mrs Joseph Jungfletsch as vice president, Mrs award Brig ham as secretary, and Mrs Victor Dempsey as treasurer. A large bingo party date will be announced and playground equipment for St Edward's School was approved for purchase.

Thomas Burkhart Joseph Jungfletsch Award Brigham Victor Dempsey Sbr St. Edward's Schoo

Daughters born to local couples announced in Corry area

A daughter named Kathleen Annie was born to Mr and Mrs Elwyn McCray of Erie at Hamot Hospital this morning. The McCrays, former Corry residents, have many friends here. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs Wenald Bigelow of Spartansburg at Corry Hospital this evening. Another daughter arrived early this morning to Mr and Mrs Welter Dingfelder of FD. 1 Son yer.

Kathleen Annie Elwyn McCray Erie Hamot Hospital Wenald Bigelow Spartansburg Corry Hospital Welter Dingfelder Sonyer

Rotary Club Plans Home Talent Show at Mead Park

The Rotary Club met at the Corry Hotel with Bertolt directing the home talent show titled The Pep Parade to be held October 31 and November 1 at the Senior High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit Mead Park and Rotary Boy Scout work. Howard Taggart of Williamsport attended as a guest.

We Numeu Cane Bertolt Rotary Club Corry Bne Rotary Cluh Pulford Mead Park Howard Taggart Williamsport

Contract Club Met At Loveland Home

The Loveland home hosted a contract bridge evening for two tables of players. Mrs. Olin Brecken won the award, and Pratik Lovelana provided dessert. The next meeting is scheduled for October 30 with Mrs. W. W. Auer as hostess at East Smith Street.

Pratik Lovelana Contract Bridge Club Park Sirset Olin Brecken W. W. Auer East Smith Street

Dahl-Jaquith Nuptials At Methodist Church

Dahl Jaquith couple wed in a double ring ceremony at Corry Mellottist Church on Monday evening. Bride Adie Ben Vaguss of Columbus wore a chartreuse dress, sister Mrs Howell was matron of honor in fuchsia, groom Wil son Dahl, best man, and both families plan to reside on Seventh Street. Dahl recently discharged from service with the Army in England and will return to work.

Adie Ben Vagus Henry Jaquidh Columbus Mange Frankalhest Dail Gus Dahl P. A. Gal- Wreath Corry Wilson Dalil Dall Seventh Street Dahl Houstitat England Jamestown

Knights Templar Family Party at Masonic Temple

Knights Templar members and their families attended a Tuesday evening event at the Masonic Temple. About sixty people enjoyed a Halloween themed dinner with period decorations while Mrs Herold Brown led as general chairman assisted by several women. The next dinner is scheduled for November 20 with Mrs Albert Garlburg as chairman.

Areraeee Wien Knights Temphir Masonic Temple Orlov Lloyd Stove Albert Garlburg

Roger Sheehan Birthday Party Reported

Roger Sheehan celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock at his West Church street home. Mrs John Sheehan hosted a small party with a pink and white decorated table, cake, and favors including candy and writing tablets.

John Sheehan West Church Street Roger

Murdered Man's Wrist Watch and Ring Found

Police recovered the wrist watch and ruby ring of Frank Amberson after a fatal shooting in Springdale, Pa. The items were found during a search of Hector Marianna’s car, making robbery unlikely as the motive. Police commissioner Harvey Scott said the investigation inclines toward other possibilities involving identified suspects.

Associated Press Fittsburgh Col Frank Amberson Springdale Hector ‘Marrianna Fagrston Dparate Seid Tye Forside Harvey Scott Cf Amsberser William Blader Pitt

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