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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1941

Page

5

Williamsport visit notes and Hallowe'en party plans

A stream of social notes lists visits and farewells in Williamsport including Mr and Mrs Wesley Allen and two daughters from Williamsport with Mrs Gertrude Allen, Mrs Merle Gelsking of Birmingham and Mrs Florence Morgaridge. It also describes an upcoming Halloween party setup with props and safety tips for a spooky home celebration.

Wesley Allen Williamsport Gertrude Allen Merle Gelsking Birmingham Ala Florence Morgaridge West Park Place Mildred Alfred Frank M. Cole Welsh, Street Ieft James Lewis Lee Hovlen Raymond Manufacturing Company Alan Garner West Wayne Street Jersey Shore DuBeis Emporium St. Marys Dallas C. Smiley Harold Sweat Cambridge Springs Bart- Tett Hotel E.E. Hawkins Loveland and Mortis Clwpin Batavia N. Y New York State Wenaly

Local Notes From Erie and Warren Area

A week of social and civic items includes Lieut J Donald Watson to be stationed in the Panama Canal Zone after November 1, Lt Watson and Lt Sammons visiting from Union City, and Bruce Smith returning to Wisdessin Powell Motor Company after illness. Other notes mention weddings, travel, promotions, readings, school reports, and community events in Erie and Warren with numerous local names and places.

Washington, D. C Frank Bogart Minnie Bogart Mott Street Alaska Mary Bmten Suet Erie A. B. Chase Marion Street Mary O'Hare Fairhaven Cleveland Corry Fang Green Bay Packers Cleveland Rams el Ames Meadville City Hospital Michael Trvin Kightlinger Della Sorenson Montgomery Ward Company Union City High School Abbie Stewart Erie and Corry Palo Alto Calif Clarence Carter Bear Lake John Westley Warren Proctor Paul's Don Paulson The National Bank Aero Supply Company Emily Fahy Florida Robert Owen Duys New York City

Bridge Club Guests of Mrs C L Sears

Mrs C L Sears entertained members of her bridge club last evening at her Maple Avenue home. Awards were won by Miss Violet Racke, Mrs Peter Russell, Mrs Sears, Mrs Helen Van Dreeer, and Mrs T Anderson. Attending were Mrs Melvin Cobbett, Mrs Richard Morton, and Mrs W A Duilap. Mrs Sears served lunch later in the evening.

Bridge Club C. L. Sears Maple Avenue Violet Racke Peter Russell Sears Helen van Dreeer T. Anderson Melvin, Cobbett Richard Morton W. A. Duilap

Auxiliary In Meeting Last Evening at the Y

The Women's Auxiliary of the YMCA met at the Y center on First Evening. Mrs Barton Smith will attend the Fall Convocation in Pittsburgh on November 3. Plans included a Thanksgiving event, a Golden Rule Club supper in December, and selling dish cloths to aid the girls' program. Mrs Charles Graham will oversee cloth sales. Rev EB Wagner spoke on Loyalty and Miss Phyllis Tindsley performed three piano selections.

YM. C. A Barton Smith Pittsburgh Golden Rule Club Charles Graham EB. L. Wagner Phyllis Tindsley

Egyptian Civilization Topic for Mentor Club Meeting

A Mentor Club meeting at Mrs Wave Perkins home on Pranidin Street drew seven members. Miss Mary Anderson presented an engaging report on Egyptian civilization while Mrs E C Barnes reviewed the book Egyptian Princess focusing on government religion and customs of ancient Egyptian Greek and Persian peoples. A brief business session approved Red Cross work at the next text meeting.

Chub Wave Perkins Pranidin Street Mary Anderson E. C. Barnes Red Cross

Scout Cub Pack to Organize Wednesday at St Pauls Church

Scout Cub Pack organizes meeting Wednesday at St Pauls Lutheran Church for boys ages nine to eleven interested in Boy Scout work. The 4 o’clock gathering invites all parents. Mervyn Mash secretary of the extension to examine the organization and T W Whitehead to chair the pack committee.

AvaDrack Wa St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mervyn Mash T. W. Whitehead

Couple receives surprise house party for newlyweds

Mr and Mrs Nathan Dodd of Columbus were surprised Saturday evening at their home by over fifty members of the Seventh Day Adventist circle of Bile. The group enjoyed games contests and a lunch and presented the couple with a gift.

Nathan Dodd Columbus Ciitel of Bile

Readers Meet at Mrs J E Young Home on Mottstreet

Mrs J E Young hosted a Readers gathering yesterday afternoon with twelve members answering roll call for current events. Guest speaker Mrs W S Houghton discussed soldiers camps including a brief Company A history and reviewed visits to Indiantown Gap camp highlighting its home-like routine and social Nour. Refreshments were served. Next meeting moves to Mrs A D Colegraye’s home next Monday.

J. E. Young Mottstreet P. B. Sullivan W. 5. Houghton Company A Indiantown Gap Duthie Social Nour Young A. D. Colegraye

Dinner Meeting of the High PTA Thursday

The Junior High and Elementary Parent Teachers Association plans a regular Thursday 6:30 p.m. screen supper at the school. The program features Junior High band selections, a talk "Safety on the Highway" by Corporal J J Burke of the Pennsylvania Major Police, and community singing. Attendees should bring own table service and bread and butter. unsolicitated attendees are asked to bring salad or vegetable tureen.

Tre High-Pta Ele Mentary Parent~Teachers’ Association Toll J. J. Burke Pennsylvania Mojor Police

B P W Club Dinner Meeting Report

The B P W Club held a social dinner in the October meeting at the Congdem Hotel. Seventeen members and four guests attended including Mrs Elward Baccus Mrs George Stanford Mrs William d Rochig and Mrs Katherine De Chiveratt. Halloween decorations and layouts featured the event.

Guedts Elward Baccus George Stanford William d. Rochig Katherine de

Couple Honored On 21st Anniversary At Home

Ms and Mrs Fret Hoenes hosted friends at dinner on North Couler Street to honor the twenty-first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Spicer. The notice notes a defense era boost in work clothing with overalls production up 41 percent in the first seven months compared with last year.

Fret Hoenes Liner Home North Couler Street Harry Spicer

Paul Weber Surprised With Birthday Party

Paul Weber was surprised by several friends at an ex birthday party held last evening at his home on South Center Street. Guests enjoyed cards and later lunch was served.

Paul Weber South Center Steel

Birth Announcement for Leona Varick in Corry Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Varick of West Pleasant Ave. The mother Leona Varick, formerly Leona Bragur, is reported in good condition. The newborn is unnamed in the notice.

Acson Joseph Vartik West Pleasant Atve Corry Hesnital Vanik Leona Bragur

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