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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
5
In Los Angeles on October 19, actor Roy Rogers secured a federal court injunction preventing Republic Pictures from selling his western films for television. The ruling preserves Roy Rogers’ films from TV broadcasting under the order.
At the Women of the Moose Chapter 717 meeting last night Mrs. Marie Crosby chaired with two members present. Guests from Jamestown Chapter 87 helped initiate candidates for Carry chapter as plans for a November 12 card party unfolded in the Garden Room of the V F W home. Reservations via Mrs. Andrew Hansen. A Halloween event for Moose and Loyal Order of Moose is slated for October 31 with lunch arranged by Mrs. Howard Gates.
Harbor Half Ladies' Aid sponsored a pie social at Harbor Half Community House drawing about 50 locals on Halloween. The program featured Ruth Ghelton with Joyce Snapp, Raymia Hamilton, Gordon Fralick, Lyle Chelton, Leonard Swanson, Ernest Allen, and Dorothy Chelton. Prizes went to William Akam and Allen Lindstrom's team. Refreshments of pie, doughnuts, cider, and coffee supported a $12 aid treasury. Next meeting set for November 1.
The Clymer Methodist Church Women’s Society met with 22 members present. Mrs. Alvin Rhodes led devotions, and Mrs. Emory Morrison directed the program on Christian Missions of Human Rights. A skit titled More Power To You was performed by seven members. They voted to send supplies to Ruth M. Smith Home Sheffield and $25 to Ruby Brown of North Clymer studying for missionary work. Plans were made for a chicken and biscuit supper and apron sale on Thursday November 1 starting at 5. Orders were opened for Christmas carts to raise funds for the treasury. Hostesses were Mrs. Kenneth Booman Mrs Homer Loomis Sr and Mrs Winnie Christensen. Next meeting November 28.
Mrs Herley Thompson Carter ill acted as hostess for an all day Spencer Community Ladies Aid session yesterday with six members and four guests present. President Carl Fullom led routine business and notes showed the group sewed items and voted to aid needy families at Christmas. A tureen dinner followed at noon and the group will meet again November 15 at Mrs Ful Jam�s home.
Mr and Mrs Harry W Morris announce the engagement of daughter Ann Louise to Raymond Potter of Ashtabula son of Mr and Mrs Louis Potter of Marion Street The bride to be is a St Edward's High School and Bradford General Hospital School of Nursing graduate and a second floor nurse supervisor at Corry Memorial Hospital The groom is a Corry Senior High School graduate employed at Askinbu Today marks the 25th wedding anniversary of the prospective bride's parents.
Corty City Chapter No 1 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a luncheon at the Masonic rooms on North Center street. About 130 patrons were served a chicken and biscuit menu organized by Mrs. H. Lawrence Davison and committees. Due to advance reservations many were turned away. The event yielded a $60 profit for the chapter treasury.
Mrs Maurice Porter presided over a regular meeting of the V F W Ladies Auxiliary at the Post Home yesterday. Eleven members and one guest Mrs Charles Wood of Jamestown attended. Northwest County Council will meet in Erie on November 4 and several members will travel to Erie Monday for a dinner honoring Mrs Dorothy Simmons. Special drawing awards went to Mrs Paul Brenoel and Mrs Helmi Oldenski. The group will meet again November 1.
The Adult Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church met at the church last night. They split into four groups and hunted for rare old fashioned items. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs William Stright Robert Gallieatin and Mrs Glenn McKinney. The group later held a meeting with refreshments. The next gathering will be November 27 with the Lutheran Fellowship for a square dance.
Dr. George Gold was named president of the Lutheran Fellowship at a Mead Park meeting held last evening at Nichols Lodge. Other officers elected include John Fenstermacher as vice president, Mrs. John Freno as secretary, and Mrs. Raymond Seastead as treasurer.
Mrs William Johnson was honored at a Birthday Club gathering hosted by Mrs A V Cochran on East Frederick Street. Thirteen members attended as fall colors set an attractive scene and refreshments included birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Mrs Elmer Sharer will host the next meeting on November 15 at her Wayne Street home.
Mrs Roger Brown of West Fred Grickstreet entertained her contract club and guest Mrs C H Bracken last evening at her home with Mrs Jamies Lewis as hostess and Mrs E H Harmon among the wininers. Refreshments were served and Brown will entertain the club next on Thursday November 1.
Local friends attended the wedding of Miss Betty Wojtaseck to Clarence W. Cox at Sacred Heart rectory in Erie. Bride wore beige taffeta with yellow pompoms. groom’s family hosted a Corry reception. couple to Niagara Falls trip and will reside in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Cox works in Erie, Mr. Cox serves in the U S Navy stationed in Jacksonville.
The Wheelock Community Aid met at Mrs. Floyd Dougherty's home with 18 members present. Mrs. Leonard Edwards led the devotional, Mrs. Leland Crosscut presided, and plans were made for a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. November 1 will feature Nadia Hamilton from the Erie Extension Office with a demonstration on Wise Buying of Food.
The G G Club met last evening with Mrs. M H VanDresar of West Pleasant Street and guest Mrs. Harald Garr. They enjoyed contract bridge and refreshments of salad rolls relishes and coffee. The next meeting will be with Mrs Lewis Valentine on Thursday November 1.
Miss Eileen Graham entertained the West Congress Street card club last evening. Prizes were won by guest Mrs. James Allyn and Mrs. Martin Keppel. Mrs. William Byrd attended, and dessert was served. Next host in two weeks will be Mrs. G A Hillstrom.
Victor Hansen, eight, was feted at a Halloween themed party held on October 12. His mother Mrs. Lawrence Hansen and sister Roxana hosted at the West Pleasant Street home. Six boys attended a movie outing then games at the Hansen residence with Richard Neylon and David Keppel winning prizes. Victor received many gifts.
A son was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Allan Gates of R D 1 This arrival adds a new member to the Gates family and is noted in the local birth column.
An all day Sciota Community Aid meeting was held at East Columbus Avenue home of Mrs Harold Messenger. President Mrs Archie Hurlbut led the session with secretary Mrs Willi Camp taking roll. Treasurer Mrs Russell Briggs reported finances and devotions were led by Mrs Lottie Raymond. Members sewed for the bazaar at the Sear Future and for Christmas gifts. A tureen dinner was served and date of next meeting to be announced.
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