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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
5
Mrs Frank Goring entertained the T. A. T. club at her East Church street home. A 500 wager determined awards won by Mrs Lewis Lundy and Mrs Charles Bell. An A sound lunch followed for the eight guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lyle Saxton’s home in two weeks.
The Rebekah Helping Hand Emmet met in regular session with twenty four members attending and sewed for the Orphan's Home in Meadville. They voted to donate to the Red Cross fund for soldier kits. A committee served a delicious supper.
A farewell gathering was held at Patsy J Perry s home on West Washington Street with over twenty guests. Friends from Warren including Frances Bonaylin Marge Lyers Mary Grillo and Mary Mussare presented gifts as the host group shared a light lunch and best wishes for his upcoming military service.
Walter J. Mulvin son of Rev George Mulvin of Corry R D and Miss Sarah Voshell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Voshell of Washington were married in a church ceremony in Washington DC. Mulvin is stationed at Fort Bragg and will join his bride after November din.
Cortine Cullen hosted fourteen guests at Concord Street last evening to honor Mrs Mary Maloney Stedman nee Mary Maloney. Cards awarded to Mrs Kirk Sawyer and Mrs Stedman. Hostess served a Salud dessert luncheon. Out of town guest Mrs Ronald Hoya of Jamestown attended.
A B Ladies Aid gathered at the United Brethren church yesterday at Mrs Harley Banks home on North Center street. Fifteen ladies sewed Red Cross garments after a brief business session and ended with light refreshments. The society plans to meet again at the Banks home next week to continue sewing.
Mrs. John Falcone was surprised with a party at her Second Avenue home hosted by Mrs. Matthew Stormes and Mrs. Albert Jacobs. Twenty friends attended and awards were given for cards to Mrs. Marie Landers and Miss Derma Riccardi. A Halloween theme featured a pie, doughnuts, and smoke scented treats, as Mrs. Falcone received several useful gifts.
Wilma Rae Spoon was honored on her fifth birthday in Columbus on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Betty Coons Mary Thompson Max Bennink Dona May Spoon Sandra Spoon Doris Christensen Nite Sweet Teddy Sweet Cherrie Sweet Wilbur Christensen Luke Miller Lloyd Miller and Shirley Griswold. The gathering featured Halloween decor jack o lanterns and a central birthday cake. Mrs Edgar Spoon and Mia Marianna McIntyre served ice cream and cake.
Ray Lair leaves for Park Samson after visiting his mother Mrs. Marlon Lair of West Wayne street. T J McMurray of Buffalo NY spends the day in the city on business. Mrs. Charles Wood returns to Corry after a visit with her parents in Titusville. Mrs. Jessie K Newton returns from Baltimore MD. Mrs. Samuel Siiners departs for a short visit in New York City. Mrs. Mildred Belknap of Erie visits Miss Marion Smith on North Center street. Mrs. Winfield Williams of Elk street stays with Mrs. Bertha Moody in Union City. Attorney Glenn Mead of Philadelphia and others guests at Mrs. W. G. Arnold's home. Mrs. Jacob Rayek and family visit. Walter Rayek to New Orleans for Coast Guard service. Mrs. A. L. Miller and Mrs. William Myers return from Buffalo after visiting Miss Mery Kalheyi Miller and Harold Dugan. Miss Martha Marcelle of Kane and Miss Virginia Loveland return from Butler after the wedding of Miry Ethel Kemper and Barry Hammond.
Mrs Charles Bugbee's Sunday school class of the United Brethren church met at Miss Eva Gates's home for a Hallowe'en party in a barn. Guests arrived in costume and enjoyed games fortune telling and a seasonally themed lunch. Twelve members attended.
Tom Mead and Regis Burns, bound for Amy induction, were honored by friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bachelmer on West Pleasant Street last evening. About thirty guests attended and a spaghetti supper was served.
Mrs Glenn Dickson who is leaving to pursue shows in Kingsport Tennessee was honored at a gathering hosted by Mrs William Johnson. Prizes in a card game went to Mrs Frank Hesberg, Mrs Arthur Cochran, Mrs Hugh Muckinhaupt, Mrs Dorr Clarke and Mrs Raymond Barnes. Other guests included Mrs Murle Kolstee and many more. A traveline bag was presented to the guest of honor and a luncheon followed.
Jonn Sweenan hosted a birthday gathering at Spring Street home for her son Roger Sheehan turning three. Guests included Beverly Alkens Norman Upperman Carleton Purdy Janice Kay Nichols Janelle Rae Muckinhaupt and others as mothers and children received favors like jack o lanterns and Halloween hats. Mrs Sheehan served a two course meal and a birthday cake amid a festive foray with many attendees noted by name.
Mrs William Bloss acted as hostess to her club at her Mall Street home last evening. Guests enjoyed cards and dessert was served later. Attending were Miss Martha Corbin Miss Katherine Greene Mrs Archie Shepard and Mrs Rotney Knotwlton.
Sherman residents hosted a dinner at the home of Mrs. Anus Karges to honor Charles Hughes who departs this weekend for military service. Guests included Mrs. Martha Smith, Mrs. Barges, and Miss Clarice Capwell among others who presented a gift to the guest of honor.
A group of neighbors gathered at Jay Schultz’s home on West Wayne Street to honor him before his departure for military service. His daughters presented a Bulova watch and toilet set, with many friends sending gifts. Refreshments were served after an enjoyable evening.
The Buell home hosted a family gathering yesterday as Stanley Buell prepared to leave for Army induction tonight. A noon chicken dinner fed twenty four relatives who attended the event at the Buell residence.
A daughter was born October 10 at Germantown hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Messenger of 41 West Wayne Street. Mrs Messenger was formerly Miss Nellie Kowalski. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Wilcox of Philadelphia, a former Corry resident.
Harry Austin Burton and Miss Marie Elisabeth Bittnes of Corry were united in marriage by Justice Clinton Bolard in Union City on Wednesday evening October 21. Attendants included Willard Shreve and Marie Shreve, Martina Burton, Kenneth Burton. A wedding dinner followed at Tarbell's Inn and the couple will reside in Corry.
The Rehoboth Class of the United Brethren in Christchurch held a costume Halloween gathering last evening. They began at Pine Grove cemetery with instructions and a scavenger hunt, then moved to the former Love Ice plant for games decorated in Halloween fashion. Thirty six attendees later adjourned to the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming for refreshments. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Harold Loye and Mr and Mrs John Westley.
Mrs. Howard Ross and Mrs. E. F. Pain were honored at a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. W. C. G. Pomeroy on East Wayne street. Cards winners were Mrs. Walter Ross and Mrs. Frederick Kinley. Guests received gifts while decorations featured pink and blue. Attendees included Mrs. Howard Ross, Mrs. E. F. Pain, Mrs. Frederick Kinley, Mrs. Walter Ross, Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh, Mrs. Bruce Ellsworth, Mrs. F. Lowe Edwards and Mrs. Dorfild Watson.
Friends and fellow workers honored Richard Hughes at a Boston House dinner with twenty two attendees. Hughes received a military set from the group as a token of friendship. He departs October 30 for service with the Navy.
A benefit bingo party for the American Legion Auxiliary was held at Mrs Frank Graving’s West Church Street residence last evening. Over forty five people attended and Mrs Clifford Pangborn won the top door prize.
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