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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1939
Page
5
The Ladies Aid Sodlery of the United Brethren in Christchurch met at Mrs Florence White of West Columbus on Thursday at 2 PM for a business meeting with 21 members present and a prayer service. Refreshments were later served by the committee.
Mrs T Allan May was pleasantly surprised at a birthday party hosted by Mrs G B Kysar on West Washington Street. Friends enjoyed games and contests with awards to several guests and a pink and white theme luncheon for 22 attendees.
Dr Carmoni Ross president of Balnboro State Teachers college spoke on The New Edinboro last evening before Corry Kiwanis at the Hotel Corry. He traced the college history from its 19 years of age to its 1914 start under private control and 1921 state takeover naming the school a pirate teachers college. He cited annual costs around 350 dollars and noted plans for Kiwanians Kapers rehearsal and a Halloween themed Country Club dance season finale with Moore's Orchestra.
A prayer meeting was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bidwell on West Wayne street to observe their 57th wedding anniversary. The couple, aged 80 and 79, were in good health as friends extended congratulations.
Members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Auxiliary packed a generous box of clothing and other items for St Barnabas Home at a Thursday meeting in the church basement. The box awaited additional promised supplies as the group urged further contributions via Mrs P Eaton or church basement drops.
Reported marriage of Miss Rose Tanner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tanner of near Beaverdam, to Howard Brumagin of Wattsburg. Ceremony held Wednesday evening at United Brethren parsonage with Rev. F. D. Smock officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brumagin.
The description notes Ethelene Tuskers wearing a one piece daytime outfit with a waistline emphasis and a squared shoulder silhouette. The casual look features a full skirt and a modest hue, reflecting contemporary fashion notes.
Mrs. Jon Bolgin Jr presided Northwestern Counties Council of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in sessions at Franklin Thursday. A luncheon at the Exchange Hotel preceded a meeting at the Armory with numerous officers and Corry delegates in attendance.
Wayne Valley United Brethren Church held Rally Day across all departments with an appropriate program. Notable participants include Ronald Brooks violinist Raymond Lair corn utist A Rice harmonist all from Union City Mrs Sil soloist and Mrs Clinton Matthews accompanist.
Marriage vows were read yesterday at Akeley Pennsylvania uniting Mrs Floyd M Brown and Charles L Helm both of Union City Rev J L Strong pastor of the United Brethren church at Frewaburg New York officiated at the ceremony.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Fred L. Hoss's home on Worth Street with Jan Beaven Abernathy delivering a main address linking temperance to better homes and character. Mrs. Leon VanTassel led the business session, a new member joined, and devotionals were conducted by Mrs. Emma Heath.
Indies of St Elizabeths parish sponsored a winter card party at St Elizabeths hall with twenty one tables for suction and contract bridge and five hundred. Winners included Mrs Dana McCray and Miss Ethel Matthews in auction bridge Mrs Paul Weber and Mrs Walter Sweet in contract and Miss Violet Raeke and Mrs George Stanton in five hundred. Next party scheduled for the week of October 28.
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