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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

5

Cemetery Auxiliary Met In Elgin With Plans For Masquerade

Seven members of the Elgin Cemetery Association Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Howard Ladd on Thursday evening. The group, led by president Mrs. Fre Palmer, planned a Masquerade Halloween party for Friday October 24 at the Elgin Town Hall with refreshments to be served. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Frank Palmer were named to the committee. The next meeting is set for November 20 at the Elgin Town Hall.

Elgin Cemetery Association Howard Ladd Nubert Babcock Frank Palmer Joseph Clark Leon Wright Theodore McGray Emma McCray Fred Palmer Fre Palmer Elgin Town Hall Wright

Moose Women Celebrate Third Anniversary With Dinner

A large crowd gathered at Gorry Lodge No. 727 Moose rooms on North Center street for the Women of the Moose anniversary. About 109 members and guests enjoyed a baked ham dinner with green salads. Moose Quartet entertained and officers spoke on activities. Nine candidates were invited to membership and a card party was planned for October 30. Several local residents traveled for visits and meetings, including Hugh Mosher of Raymond Avenue and Mrs. Herman Miles and daughter Harriett heading to Erie for weekend visits.

Moose Gorry North Center Street Alphonse Vanssens Charles Wood Charles Hiles Francis McNulty Ernest Sloat Gowanda W.O.M College of Regents Mooseheart Committee Alice Smock al 'Duke Charles Thompson Jessie Mason Mini Hugh Mosher Raymond Avenue Pittsburgh Corry-Jamestown Mig. Corp Herman Miles Harriett East Main Street Erie K. 5 Durham Blanche Railroad Street Catherine Wales East Washington Street Crafton Beatrice Haberstroh West Wayne Street M. A. Spencer Gene Parsons of City Frank Parsons East Congress Street Ralph Davison Kay Lorraine Waterford Joseph Elecynski Helen West Main Street Washington, D. C Robert Coldiron Harry Markett Harriet Frank J. Norman B.C. Rogers Morgantown W. Va Mich Malcolm Haines Mary Frances D. J. Haley Michael Saginaw, Mich

W R C No 49 Members Attend District Convention

Women’s Relief Corps No 49 held an all day meeting at the IOOF Hall with 30 members and friends. A Halloween themed dinner was served at 12:30. Mrs Brown led the business session at 2 and plans to attend the district W R C convention in North East on October 30. Twenty seven members will travel. next session November 5 with Mrs Hattie Golden of Ridgway as official visitor.

W.R.C. No Women’s Relief Corps No Marvin Carlson J. D. Long Henry Hill K. D. Brown Brown North East America Hattie Golden Ridgway

Teen Town Halloween Party Date Changed

The YMA Teen Town organization announced the Halloween party date moved from November 1 to October 20. It will be at the Junior High School gymnasium, with the Teen Town Council meeting at 7:18 PM on Monday October 20 at the home of Executive and Mrs Clyde W Sholzbarger, 615 East Wayne Street, to finalize plans.

Teen-Town Hallowe'en YMA Teen ‘Town|s Ymg.a Teen Tows Council Clyde W. Sholzbarger Wayne Street

Local Bridge Club Dines at Hotel Corry

Thursday bridge club met at 6:30 PM at Hotel Gorry for a dinner party served by hotel staff. Mrs Ellsworth Holt hosted after at her North Center Street home. Awards went to Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Mrs Horton J Davis. Mrs Walter H Scott won the evening’s special prize. Mrs Scott to host next Thursday October 23 at her Wright Street home.

Hotel Corry Hotel Gorry Ellsworth Holt North Center Street H. Langdon Rowe Horton J. Davis Walter H. Scott

Baby Janet Louise Burger Born at St. Vincent's Erie

A daughter named Janet Louise was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Burger of Brie at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie. The mother, Edith Sperry, is a local farmer, and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sperry of 851 East Pleasant Street.

Janet Louise Milton Burger Brie St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Edith Sperry Prank ‘Sperry East Pleasant Street

Mrs Samuel Baker Honored At Bear Lake Shower

A stork shower yesterday afternoon honored Mrs. Samuel Baker of Bear Lake hosted by Mrs. Dell King. Eight friends attended as ice cream and cake were served. pink and white decorations and gifts were given to the guest of honor.

Samuel Baker Dell King Bear Lake Mrs. King Mrs. Baker

Kiwanis Meeting Shows Motion Pictures at Ritz Restaurant

The Kiwanis Club's weekly gathering at the Ritz ranged with 27 members and three guests James Carstarter Elmira Blaine Shank Erie and J Donald Watson local. Dr Pat Weed led a pair of films Lake Currier depicting iron ore mining and ore shipping via Great Lakes to Pennsylvania and The Bridging of the San Francisco Bay showing the Bay Area bridge construction. Clarence Wallace formed a nominating committee with Chris Christensen Gray Stine and Robert Bumbaugh to pick officers for the coming year. Delegates to the Pittsburgh convention will report next meeting. Directors later discussed Troop 61 with Blaine Shunk district scout exec and Mr Watson local exec.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Ritz James Carsater Elmira Blame Shank Erie J. Donald Watson Pat Weed Lake Currier Michigan Pennsylvania Great Lakes San Francisco Bay Mammoth Bay San Francisco Oakland Calif Clarence Wallace Chris Christensen Gray Stine Robert Bumbaugh Pittsburgh Wekle Blaine Shunk Watson

Spencer Ladies Aid elects new officers for year

Spencer Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Thomas Fullom's home for an all day session with a bountiful dinner. Afternoon business session, led by Mrs. Omar Crowell, elected officers: Crowell president, Bailey vice president, Gilson secretary, Sorenson assistant secretary, Fullom treasurer, Fenno assistant treasurer. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Robert Clark hosting in November.

Vesperany Agen &2 Spencer Community Tabies’ Aid Society Thomas Fullom Omar Crowell Crowell Ralph Bailey HH. Gilson Nils Sorenson Fullom Clair Fenno Robert Clark Route 6

Jankowski Ko Engagement Announced for Eleanor Marie Jankowski and Joseph M Kozik

Mrs. Anna Jankowski of Columbus announces the engagement of her daughter Eleanor Marie to Joseph M Kozik son of Mr and Mrs Martin Kozik of Union City The couple are Corty High School and Union City High School graduates with 1944 and 1941 class years He served in the Army Air Corps and works at General Electric in Erie The wedding is planned for November.

Jankowski-Ko Anna Jankowski R. D Columbus Eleanor Marie Joseph M. Kozik Martin Kozik Union City Jankowski Corty

Mrs Leon VanTassel Hostess to E U B Aid

Mrs Leon VanTassel hosted the Evangelical United Brethren Church Women’s Aid Society at her home. devotions by Mrs E Bush and president Mrs Guy Bennink led the business session. refreshments were served. Next meeting set for October 29. Pfc Howard W Cox visits parents en route to New Cumberland after 45 days away.

Whrs Leon Vantasser Women's Aid Society The Evangelical United Brethren Church E. Bush Guy Bennink Howard W. Cox Howard Cox Snyder Circle New Cumberland Pfc. Cox Sendra Bhady Cove Ore

Legion Auxiliary Plans November Membership Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with President Miss Mary Orn presiding. They planned to end the membership drive on November 11 and aim for a national citation by bringing in one new member each from the 49 local members. They will cochairteenage weekly dances at the Legion Home starting tonight and organize an Armistice Day party on November 1 with Mrs. F Dean Miller as general chairman assisted by Miss Mary Gravino Miss Orn and Mrs. Amy Skinner. The next meeting is set for November 5.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Mary Orn Auxiliary Legion The F. Dean Miller Mary Gravino Qrn Amy Skinner

Farewell Party For Mrs Gerald Faulkner

Hostess at oeme Farewell party honored Mrs Gerald Faulkner of Columbus as she plans a winter stay in Florida. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Faulkner, Mrs Vern Smith, Mrs Alta Crosby, Mrs Maude Keefe, Miss Amy Greene and Mrs Lottie McGuire. Auction bridge winners were Mrs McGuire and Mrs Crosby. A salad course cake and coffee were served late.

Sted Hall Mayle Avenue Gerald Faulkner Columbus Florida Faulkner Vern Smith Alta Crosby Maude Keefe Amy Greene Lottie McGuire

Mrs. Katherine Reynolds Returns to Nursing Duties

Mrs. Katherine Reynolds resumes nursing duties at St. Vincent's Hospital Erie this morning after a two day visit with her mother Mrs. N. H. Reynolds of East South Street.

Katherine Reynolds St. Vincent’s Hospital Erie N. H. Reynolds East South Street

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