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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
5
Gov. Martin appointed Carrisbirne A Bythe of Greenville to the Edinboro State Teachers College board of trustees replacing J Floyd McClymonds Grove City whose term expired. Anthony Pozutti found guilty of selling numbers sentenced by Judge J Orin Waite to four months in Erie County prison.
A large turnout attended the Corry Democratic Club and Corry Women’s Victory Club bingo party at St Edward’s Hall. Prizes included a $50 door award split into smaller prizes. tickets sold at the door and in advance boosted funds and attendance. many local residents and visitors were noted in reports of the event and surrounding social activity.
The Dorcas Class of the Methodist Church met Wednesday evening at Mrs. R. G. Barnes home on West Pleasant Street with twenty two members present. Mrs G W Andrus led the devotion and discussed next month’s Sunday School lessons. A favorable rummage sale report was given by president Mrs Leland Johnston. A Halloween party is planned for Youth Fellowship on Monday October 23. Mrs Bothes and her committee served a salad course to the guests.
The tenth annual Fairview School supper drew over two hundred guests in attendance. Mrs. Cora Joseph was general chair with PTA members aiding. decorations featured a Halloween motif. Dinner ran 5:30 to 7 with Swiss steak menu. Musical interludes by Mrs. Leo Carroll and Mrs. Albert Fay complemented the event. Tickets raised over one hundred thirty dollars for PTA funds after expenses.
Mary and Martha Sunday School Class met at the home of Mrs. Harry Smith on West Prederick street. Twenty eight members and guests attended the program with Mrs. Sharer presiding over the business meeting. Carol May Cochran sang two solos with Miss Greee Middleton at the piano. Middleton also played solo pieces as Mrs. Barnes spoke. Gingerbread, whipped cream and coffee were served by the hostess with assistance from several ladies.
Miss Virginia Armitage of Pittsfield leaves for WAVES service in early November honored by Aero Office purchasing department. Nine attended a dinner at the Pittsfield Inn followed by a Rex Band show. gifts included a birthstone ring. Attendees: Misses Armitage Joan McCray Shirley Hinman Maxine Greeley Evelyn Tarbell Eileen Cragg Mary Rhynard Georgia Mulvin and Mrs Albert Sweet.
United Brethren Ladies Aid met at Mrs Dan Culver s West Wayne street with twenty four members present. Mrs E B Bush led devotions and President Mrs Harris Watrous presided. They sewed for the Red Cross and dessert was served by Mrs Culver with assistances. Next meeting at Mrs Henry Halfast s Enat Wayne Street on October 9th for a birthday party.
Rev. R R Merriman Naz arene Church pastor addressed thirteen members of the Baptist Mens Brotherhood on spiritual foundations of school home and church. Mrs Harvey assisted by Mrs Crawford and Mrs Schupp served a late evening lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for November 15.
Mrs Harold Powell hosted a after school party on North Center Street for her son Harold Powell Jr who turned 13. The group watched a movie and then shared a spaghetti dinner at the Powell home with friends giving birthday gifts.
A card club gathering at a host's home on Sun Center Street celebrated two member birthdays. Awards went to Mrs. Philip Zalmeck, Mrs. Sarah Zalzneck, and Mrs. Richard Rosbacher. Gifts were exchanged and a salad luncheon with birthday cake was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George Stanford Sr on Chestnut Street November 1.
Lloyd Lillie longtime Wilcox Grocery figure was honored at a farewell dinner at Hotel Corry after leaving Erie with a group of naval recruits. Host Mr Wilcox and nine attendees shared a turkey meal and presented gifts including a duffle bag and a detached item as keepsakes.
Members enjoyed an evening at Miss Mertie Akam's Essex Street home. Prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Snapp and Mrs. Miller Davison. Attendees included Mrs. Haenel, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. Ottaway and guest Mrs. Grace Pierson. Next meeting set for November 5 with Mrs. Ottaway.
Mrs Wilbur Rickers entertained her bridge club on North Center street Wednesday evening. Two tables played with Mrs Rickers as high scorer. Fruit cup waters cakes and coffee were served. Next meeting set for November 1 with Misses Juanita Stranahan and Leora Stranahan at their Wright street apartment.
Treasury report lists receipts 129,626,689.45 and expenditures 485,973,805.49 for October 17, leaving a net balance of 12,100,508,986.08 and a total debt of 212,805,080,803.49. The decrease from the previous day is 2,454,540.99.
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