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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
5
Workers will earn 20 cents more an hour under a ratified contract. Before the strike earnings were about $1.17 hourly. The agreement includes a new insurance program with the company paying half the cost.
Mr and Mrs Roy Rickerson of Hartfield formerly of this city will celebrate their 50th anniversary next Sunday with a party at the Hartfield home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Frosh on Elmwood Their marriage occurred October 21 1900 at the bride's parents home with Rev Atty performing the ceremony The couple have a daughter Mrs Robert Lewis and a granddaughter Miss Carol Lewis of Jamestown
The V F W Auxiliary led by President Gerry Davis met at the V F W Home at 8 15 p m. They designated November 16 as the due date for the Scotland Christmas party collection and Mrs Clara B Haight was named card party chairman. Guests included Mrs Florence Mead and Mrs Lea Counseling of Meartville with notes on hospital work and membership drive. Evening awards went to Mrs Hugh Peterson and Mrs Coleta Beuhmer. A tune was served and the next meeting is set for November th.
A son born yesterday afternoon to Rev and Mrs Francis Whiteman of 321 South Center Street. A daughter born early evening to Mr and Mrs Clifford Jones of 226 Mead Avenue at Corry Hospital.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs N J Kline Union street with twelve members and two guests Mrs J T Scully and Miss Judith Fox present for the session led by president Mrs Ethelyn Chase. Devotions from Job chapter 1 verses 1-7 were read by Mrs Floyd Johns.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Wilson hosted a farewell party at their R D 4 home in honor of Mrs Bullie Gross who will soon leave for Miami Florida A turkey dinner and an orchid were given to Mrs Gross Those visiting included Mr and Mrs Thomas Walsh Mrs Ralph Rodiers and Mrs Freil Aller from nearby towns
Miss Lorna Foster celebrated her eighth birthday hosted by Mrs Thelma Farrell Mrs Vonne Shreve and Mrs Minn Foster in Union City Guests enjoyed games and prizes refreshment included birthday cake cider coffee jello and ice cream Lena received many gifts from friends and relatives
Mrs Elof Dahl presided at the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No 140 in LOOF Hall last evening guiding routine business. A dessert was served to 21 members and one guest, Mrs Virginia Gordon of Union City, with next meeting set for November 7.
Lawrence Douglas addressed the Harding School PTA in the Incial school setup. A film program was shown and the business session was postponed due to the mixed group of children and parents.
Mrs James Allyn led with the high score as Mrs Robert Galbreath entertained the contract bridge club last evening at her home. Two tables played with awards given to Mrs John Fenstermacher and Mrs Martha Vincent. The hostess served a delicious meal and plans for the next gathering at Mrs Fenstermacher's Mott Street home.
The Friendship Aid ladies met at the EUB Church last evening with 20 members attending. Mrs EV McClintock directed the project, and after the session Mrs William Harfast and Mrs Marshall Sherwood served doughnuts and coffee. The next meeting is planned for November 7 at the church.
Social circles report a Witherspoon Circle meeting presided by Vice Chairman Mrs John Shee bay with LT teachers at Mrs Metlé Page home on Columbus Loutsville road. Members planned November 21 events and raffled for fundraiser including rummage and baked goods.
No. 7 district of registered nurses met at Hamof Hospital Erie to redraw boundaries and plan relocation to be completed by the next session on November 28. Members will refreshment tickets, donate handiwork for a November bazaar, and contribute clothing for a church rummage sale on October 21. Mrs Barret spoke on Presbyterian mission work at home and abroad. dessert by hosts and helpers followed. Mrs Ellsworth to entertain November 21 at her home.
Miss Hartiet Campbell led a gathering including Mercer Erie Warren Venango and Forest counties as re districting aims to boost turnout. Mrs Lydia White of Grip spoke for the No 7 district of the State Nurses Association and Mrs Barbara Schutt from Harrisburg led the executive secretary role. About 75 members attended with several local nurses named among attendees.
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