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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1948

Page

5

Mrs. Ralph Alford Honored At Shower

Mrs. Ralph Alford formerly Ruby Thomas was feted at a stork shower Saturday hosted by her mother Mrs. Lynn Thomas Sr and Mrs. Lynn Thomas Jr. Thirty guests attended at the Alford home 1324 West Wayne Speech bingo provided entertainment. Awards went to Mrs. Leslie Wells Autumn Moonslin and Garnet Thomas with a door prize to Mrs. Wells refreshments included jello cake and coffee. Earlier Mrs. Alford received a shower hosted by Mrs. Hazel Gax in Spartanburg.

Ralph Alford Ruby ‘Thomas Lynn Thomas Lynn Thomas, Jr Alford West Wayne Leslie Wells Autumn MoOnslin Garnet Thomas

Columbus Grange 875 Holds Hallowe'en Party

Columbus Grange No 875 held a Hallowe'en party in the Grange Hall with musical entertainment including a piano solo by Lynette Page a reading by Mrs Warner a piano duet by Phyllis Hill and Vernelia Page and group selections. Mrs Arthur Ayling won funniest costume while Mrs Andrew Christensen took prettiest. prizes also went to Mrs Paul Trisket Hoyt Robbins and Mrs Earl Messinger for games. Children prizes went to Amy Curtis for peanut hunt and Gerald Bensinik for apple bobbing. Pumpkin pie doughnuts sandwiches cider and coffee were served late.

Columbus Grange No Grange Hall Lynette Page Warner Phyllis Hill Vernelia Page Arthur Ayling Andrew Christensen Paul Trisket Hoyt Robbins Earl Messenger Amy Curtis Gerald Bensinik

Former Corry Miss Married This Summer

Announcement from Isabella Pennsylvania of the marriage of Miss Margaret Ann Sonchik daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sonchik to Rudy Bozich son of Mrs. Joharma Bozick The ceremony occurred in July at Holy Rosary Church Republic with Rev A J Bylok officiating Frises maid of honor Frances Sonchik and sisters Eleanor Emma Skoda Genevieve Skoda as bridesmaids Best man Andrew Urusko ushers Carlo Plerno William Tatarko Joseph Kreelich Reside at Sonchik home Bride attended St Edwards High School Brownsville High School employed at Gall Hill Supply Co Isabella Groom graduated Redstone Township School University of Kentucky World War II service Pacific and European theaters employed at Weirton Coal Company Tepbella

Corry Margaret Ann Sonchik John Sonchik Isabella Rudy Bozich Joharma Bozick Thompson Holy Rosary R. C. Church of Republic A. J. Bylok Frances Sonchik Eleanor Sonchik Emma Skoda Genevieve Skoda Imalds Andrew Urusko Carlo Plerno William Tatarko Joseph Kreelich Bozich Sonchik St. Edward's High School Brownsville Oal ‘Hill Supply Co Boxdoh Redstone University of Kentucky Weirton Coal Company Tepbella

Kids Klub Holds First Regular Meeting

Thirty six children ages from night to 13 attended the inaugural Monday session at the First Baptist Church Basement. The newly formed Kids Klub invites all children ages 12 to 13 to join future meetings each Monday from 7 to 9 PM under the guidance of Rey Francis G. Whiteman and the Senior Young People group. The program featured group singing devotions and games with refreshments served.

Kids Klub First Baptist Church Rey Francis G. Whiteman Rey. Whiteman

Bonneyettes Hold Second Meeting and Plan Christmas Party

The Bonneyettes met Monday evening with Miss Pattlcia Clark presiding. They discussed hosting a Christmas party at the home of Miss Gloria Ohin on East Countess Street in December 2011. Mild refreshments were served by Miss Clurie, and plans for next week's meeting with Bauly Aun Risssell were noted.

Bonneyettes Pattlcia Clark Gloria Ohin East Countess Street Mics Clurie Bela Bauly

Personal Mention of College Women's Club Dinner Program

Columbus Community Church hosts the Columbus College Women's Club dinner and program with 68 members and two guests. Miss Theobald Miss Merry and Mrs P Pulakos attend as speaker guest. The evening features an autumn Halloween decor and a business meeting approving gifts to Community Chest and Corry Hospital.

Collage Women's Club College Women's Club Brice Theobald Belen Merry Pater Pulakos Columbus Community Church Columbus Mary Evelyn Hopkins Community Chest Corry Hospital Lois McCray F. Lowe Edwards

Social notes recount weekend visits and gatherings

Local society column lists numerous residents and visitors in Erie Jamestown and surrounding areas. Travelers include Mrs Chandlotte Kelly Mr Glenn Betts Ms Nelson Trisket Miss Florence Herron Miss Katherine Herron and many more visiting relatives and attending a Red Cross community service meeting in Butler with Christmas gift plans for veterans hospitals.

Chandlotte Kelly Hollywood Galit Glenn Betts Betts RD. 2 Nelson Trisket West Washington Street Edwin Windah Buffalo H. G. Klebert M. H. VanDregar North Center Street F. 5 Austin W. W. Waterhouse Don Kincaid Frank Cole Russell Briggs Erie Senator Edward Martin Lawrence Hotel Florence Marsh Arthur Cohen Pittsburgh Leed's al Merker Wright Street Alden Olean A. J. Studd Port Ewen N.Y W. Leroy Wilcox Hamy Rhodes Jamestown Wilme Nelson Grant John Mooney Park Street Harold Greenwood Neville Island P. S. Weed East Irving Street A. E. Wetmore Glenside Louis Morrow Eucky Street Charles Stewart Hazel Shuss William Houghton Margaret Matthews Prankiegeenate Butler

Dairymen's League Directors Host Halloween Party

Corry local Dairymen's League directors and wives gathered last evening at Mr and Mrs Cecil Humphrey's home on R D 4 for a Halloween party. One guest, Mr Jennie Slye, attended. A brief business meeting planned a local November gathering while games determined awards for Mr and Mrs Frank Harvey. Refreshments included oyster stew pumpkin pie candy and coffee served by Mrs Humphrey and daughters.

Corry Dairymen’s League Cecil Humphrey R.D Hallowe'en Jennie Slye Frank Harvey Humphrey

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Reynolds in Corry

Mrs. Robert Reynolds was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Floyd Reynolds of Union City and Mrs. Ronald Webb of R. D. 3 Corry. The Webb home event featured visiting, games, and refreshments including pumpkin pie cider and doughnuts at a table centered with a miniature stork. Mrs Reynolds received a shower of gifts from friends.

Robert Reynolds Floyd Reynolds Union City Ronald Webb R. D Corry Webb Reynolds

August 17 Wedding Announced for Patricia Ann Hill Spitman

Mr and Mrs Harold B Hill announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann to Walter Carl Spitman son of Mrs Stella Spitman. The ceremony occurred August 17 at the Ripley Methodist Church with Rev Paul Smith officiating. Frank Spitman attended. The couple reside with the bride's parents.

Ay MY Harold B. Hill R. D Patricia Ann Walter Carl Spitman Stella Spitman Paul Smith Methodist Ripley Frank Spitman Spitman

Kiwanis Host Dinner Promotes Navy Day For Local Team

Kiwanis Club hosted Benlor High School football players at a turkey dinner Monday night at Hotel Corry. President F Lowe Edwards welcomed the squad of 22 and Cassius Elston spoke for the players. Lt Commander W A Spaulding of the US Navy addressed the group with a film on naval reserve training, stressing a strong Navy. John Greer of Volant, Pa, attended as a town guest.

TRE Metis Worry Benlor Kiwanis Club Corry F. Lowe Edwards Cassius Elston Roulf Hanna Roushy Nicholas Bogden Klwonls Club Stewart Long Naval Reserve W. A. Spaulding U. 8 S. Navy Erie Spaulding John Greer Volant Wastunoy

Poverty Party Delight for N B Club Members

The N B Club enjoyed a Poverty Party Monday with two guests Mrs Byron Fitch and Mrs Sherman Baker at Carlyle Fitch home on Svieta Road. Twelve members attended three tables of 600 with prizes to Mrs George Wond Mrs Robert Proctor and Mrs Paul Crowell. Traveling nine bid prize went to Mrs Glen Albaugh. Prizes for costumes awarded to Mrs Walter Pier and Mrs Proctor. Menu included tuna salad wafers apple and pumpkin pie coffee and tea. Next meeting set for November with Mrs Martin McGraw of Sherman Street to hold officer elections.

N. B. Club Byron Fitch Sherman Baker Carlyle Fitch Sviota Road Hallowe'en George Wond Robert Proctor Paul Crowell Glen Albaugh Walter Pier Proctor Fitch Martin McGraw Sherman Street

Cady Couple Welcome Son in Tucson Birth Notice

Mr and Mrs Ford Cady of Tucson Arizona announce the birth of a son on Thursday October 21. The Cadys are former residents of this city.

1Ifford Cady Tucson Ariz Cady

Teen Town Plans Friday Halloween Party Dance

Teen Town committee approved a Friday October event with a grand march and costume judging. Executive Clyde W. Shum burger hosted and presided as Mayor Ay Mong and others were elected to officers with six new memberships bringing total to 117.

Teen Town Clyde W. Shumburger East Wayne Street Mestor Ay- Mong Jane Anderson Ronald Cummings Carol Bertes Ueasurrer

Baby Shower Held For Mrs Messinger At Patterson Home

Mrs William Durham and Mrs George Patterson hosted a baby shower at the Patterson home on Euclid. Guests included Mrs Thomas Messinger Jr and infant Cheryl Lynne, with games, prizes, salad and desserts. Others attending were Mrs Thomas Filler, Mr Charles Post and Miss Janice Durham.

Messinger William Durham George Patterson Patterson Euclid Sires Thomas Messinger Cheryl Lynne Robert Patterson Fthel Raineri Durham

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