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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1948

Page

5

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Upcoming Fundraisers

The American Legion Auxiliary met at home with Mrs Richards Ort presiding. A postponed spaghetti supper was rescheduled indefinitely. Poppies for the November 6 Foppy Day were ordered with Miss Mery Orn as chairman. Proceeds will fund welfare work and crib quilts are being made for Friendly Club. Rummage sale at Legion home November 12 13. Reports on Child Health Clinic and Craft Classes. Combined meeting November 11 with lareen dinner. Committee served pumpkin pie whipped cream coffee and Halloween candles.

Auxiary Legion Amiliary Auxiliary Orn Eleanor Kovach Ann Royek

District Meeting of Women's Re iMer Corps in Corry

Members of the Women's Relief Corps No. 49 hosted the District No. conven tion at the I.C.C. Hall in Corry with Mrs. Henry Hill presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. Henrietta Kightlinger as president and Mrs. Thelma Ahrens as senior vice president. Mayor J. Fred Kinley attended as guest speaker. The session featured songs and readings, adjourned after installation of new officers, and a ham dinner. The 1989 convention will be held in Meadville.

Women's ReiMer ‘Corps WJ. J. Andrews Grand Army of the Republic 1.C. C. F. Hall Henry Hill Focal Organization K. D. Brown Corry F. O Katherine McLaughlin Oi! City Henrietta Kightlinger Meadville Thelma Ahrens North East Margaret Bensinger Erie Nora Collier Rosa Westley John Babcock Charles Newman Joanne Harvey Frank Lillie Leon Wynn Westley Florence Smith Meadville Corps Albion Corns Erle Corps Ana! ‘North East Corps

Four Initiated Into Women Of The Moose

The Women of the Moose met at the lodge with Senior Regent Mrs. Harold Jackson presiding. Thirty six members attended and four new members were initiated Mrs. George Wilcox Mrs. Clifford Dundon Miss Helen Albaugh and Miss Dorothy Albaugh. A meal followed with salad rolls gingerbread whipped cream and coffee served by Mrs. John McLaughlin and committee. Mrs. Howard Gates received attendance awards. The group adjourned to meet November 4 and members with Mooseheart donations were asked to bring gifts to the next meeting.

Wheelock Aid Society Holds All Day Session

The Wheelock Community Aid Society convened for an all day meeting with Mrs. Louis Cook in attendance. A screen dinner fed 18 members as the group decorated for Halloween. Vice President Mrs. Leland Croscot opened the session, with devotional readings by Mrs. Frank Harvey and prayer by Mrs. Leon VanTassel. Patricia Hoagland, from the Elle office, reported on buying and caring for electric appliances. The next meeting is set for November 4 with Mrs. Croscit assisting.

Wheelock Aid Society Wheelock Community Aid Society Louis Cook Hallowe'en Leland Croscot Frank Harvey Leon ‘VanTassel Patricia Hoagland Elle

Shower For Bride-elect Miss Patricks Menaity Miss McNulty

Mrs Mary Lou McCray and Miss Dorothy Aymong hosted a Halloween themed miscellaneous bridal shower at the McCray home on West Smith Street for Miss Patricks Menaity. Guests included 14 with awards to Mrs Arlie Mead Mrs Murn Danner Miss Eleanor Kovach and Miss McNulty.

Mary Lou McCray Dorothy Aymong McCray West Smith Street Patricks Menaity Arlie Mead Murn Danner Eleanor Kovach McNulty

Mrs Langdon Rowe Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Langdon Rowe entertained the East Wayne street contract bridge club and guest Mrs Leon Lindsley last evening. Two tables played. Mrs Walter H Scott and Mrs C W Jones received regular awards while Mrs Lindsley won the special prize. Hostess served a salad course. next Thursday Mrs Dames will entertain.

Lamuon East Wayne Street Contract Bridge Club Leon Lindsley Walter H. Scott C. W. Jones Lindsley Dames North Center Street

Duplicate Group hosts turkey dinner and play night

The weekly event at Leyton Home Wednesday featured a turkey dinner at 7 o'clock. Reservations for next week are encouraged and attendees should bring a Sunday dish. multiple prize placements were noted for the evening.

Dupiteste Leyton Nocih South Norman Neek Waller Scott Coyle James Blughes Robert Ott Thin Far East West Boag James Wright Howard Ross Wid Philip Zalznick H. Langdon Rowe Wisberation Turkey Hd

Washington PTA Names Committees for Year at Meeting

One hundred one members of the Washington School PTA met yesterday afternoon in the school room. President Mrs Allan May chaired. Standing committees include membership chaired by Mrs Paul Dyx ex and magazine with Mrs James Smith. Kurt Lewis spoke on world understanding and Jewish holidays. Cider and doughnuts were served.

Washington P. T. A Washington School Pta Allan May Paul Dyyex James Smith Donald Dingle Milford Reed Edward Dyer Philly Zalzneckt Harold Lloyd Allan Hasbrouck BTA Couneil Woodrow Hess Kurt Lewis

First Winter Dance For Elks Members Saturday Night

The first in a series of Winter dances for Elks Lodge members and invited guests will be held Saturday evening at the Elks home on North Center Street. Dancing runs from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m with Johnny Himebaugh and his orchestra from Brie providing the music.

Elks' Lodge Elks North Center Street Johnny Himebaugh Brie

Spencer Ladies Aid Meeting at Sorensons House

Spencer Ladies Aid met all day yesterday at Mr and Mrs Niels Sorenson home with Mrs Omar Crowell presiding. Devotions and a prayer were given by Mrs Lile Merry, followed by a social time. November 18th Mrs Robert Clark will host the group.

Spencer Niels Sorenson Omar Crowell Lile Merry Preyer Robert, Clark

Harvest Dinner Raises About $100 at Church Event

The second annual harvest supper was held at the Presbyterian Church last evening with 209 attendees. Sponsored by the church Sunday School Class, the meal featured chicken dinner plates and fall decorations. Class treasurer funds will support church work as Mrs Merle Page chaired the event with assistance from class members.

Irs Presbyterian Church Merle Page Sipotal Hels Elias

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Pauline Weed at West Pleasant Street

Miss Pauline Weed was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Jack Stah and Mrs Matilda Camber at their West Pleasant Street home. Two tables of card games were played and prizes awarded. Guests included Mrs Edwin Cottrell of Neville Island and Edward Berry. A gift of a fancy gilt item was presented to the honoree.

Pauline Weed Pauling Weed

Lutheran Group Hosts First Meeting at Hillatrom Home

Mr and Mrs D Armour Hilstrom hosted the newly organized Lutheran group meeting on Buss Wayne street. C A Aillsizer Alton Dahlstrand and Gurald Etaptes were named to the recreation committee. Mrs Stanton E Bower Mrs Joby Street and Mrs CA Willhims joined the refreshment committee. A social period and discussion on marriage and home opened by Pastor Hayry Bowman followed. Next gathering set for November 11 with Dr and Mrs J Bower of East South Street.

Mer Hillatrom D. Armour Hilstram Buss Wayne Street C. A. Aillsizer Alton Dahlstrand Gurald Etaptes Stanton E. Bower Joby CA. Willhims Shirley Larson Staples TD. Armour Hilstrom Fey. Hayry Bowman St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church J .Bower East South Street

Girls OF C J Office Honored Recent Brides

The Gerry Jamestown Mig Corp office held a dinner Thursday evening at Tribellts party in honor of Mrs Merle Patterson and Mrs Herbert Heider. Both were married in August. Delicious dinners were served at 7 with 19 ladies present. Mrs Patterson received a corsage from the sales department and Mrs Belcher from the screen department. The group gave Mrs Patterson a cruise and Mrs Heidler a pair of junky lamps. Several members later visited Mrs Frank Fargons East Congress St after a social gathering was enjoyed.

C-J Office Gerry- Jamestown Mig. Corp Merle Patterson Herbert Heider Patterson Iles Belcher Screen Pattersont Cruise Heidler

Miss Doris Gates Honored At Shower

A Wednesday evening bridal shower honored Miss Doris Gates with Mrs. Howard VanTasse of B.D. 4 hosting and assistants Mrs. Morris McIntyre and Mrs. Harold Dougherty. Attendees included Mrs. Leland Croscut, Mrs. Melvin Edwards, Mrs. Carl Gates, Miss Gates, Mrs. Guy Williams, Mrs. Leon VanTassel, Mrs. Frank Harvey and Miss Mary Schuster. Gifts, fruit salad, Ritz crackers, bride cake, tea and coffee were served. A centerpiece featuring a miniature dolly with pink and white umbrellas held round candies.

Howard VanTasse B.D Doris Gates Morris McIntyre Harold Dougherty Leland Croscut Melvin, Edwards Carl Gates Gates Guy Williams Leon VanTassel Frank Harvey Mary Schuster Miss Gates

Mrs Thomas Messinger Honored At Party

The Muddy Lane Sewing Club honored Abs Thomas Messinger at her Columbus home with a shower. Members enjoyed visiting, games, and a pleasant evening in her honor.

Thomas Messinger Muddy Lane Sewing Club St In Columbus Abs. Thomas Messinger

Evening honors feature several Mrs Messengers at affair

The event awarded Mrs Cecil Messinger Mrs William Durham Mrs Thomas Mes singer and Mrs Earl Messenger. The hostess served a delicious des seth course and the honored guest received many gifts from attendees.

Cecil Messinger William Durham Thomas Messinger Dry Earl Messenger

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