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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

5

Needlework Guild of America Seeks New Members and Garment Drive

The Cory chapter of the Needlework Guild of America conducts an in gathering for garment distribution. Members are urged to turn in collected garments to directors promptly. Community members may join by contributing two new items, as the need is great. Mrs. Posters Davis, chairman, invites those interested to contact for joining.

Needlework Guild of América Cory Poster’ S Davis Corry

Birthday notices and community news from a Erie county page

Local notices report Warren Hulings turning sweet sixteen while serving with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, and Roland Elmquist newborn name Donna Lynn for Everett Elmquist’s child. Other items include Sterling dance by Reserve Officers Association, marriage of Paul A. Dike and Doris Lynch, strawberries from Ostroms garden, and a candlelight dinner after a power outage at Waterford. Community events cover a turkey bingo to fund a Rod and Gun Club clubhouse, a turkey skeet shoot, and meetings of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Also noted are births at University Hospitals, a Lions Eye Bank connection, and local birthday celebrations for Farrington and others.

Monay Wendell Thilligs Everett Elmquist Snyder Circle Carry Hospital Gilbert. Willink Seventh Street Donna Lynn Patricia Campbell Lynn Campbell Reserve Officers Association of Erie Pulakos-on-the-Lake George"Weber Paul A, Dike Erie St. Michael's Catholic Church Doris M. Lynch P Lynch M. Duke of Columbue Corry East Washington Street Elof Dahl East Pleasant Street Rod and Gun Club Columbus

Fathers Night At Cord School P T A Session

Fathers Night observed at Cord School P T A meeting with a tureen supper for 76 members and families. Rev Harry S Bowman offered prayer. Decorations featured jack o lanterns and pumpkins. Lawrence Andersen chaired dinner. other helpers listed. Ger and read Psalm 2. Lord's Prayer by group. Halloween party and costume parade planned for Oct 1. prizes for costumes and refreshments served. Membership drive ended with 186 members. Mrs Stanley Nichols room 2 won both membership and attendance awards. Study Circle sessions announced. next meeting Nov 2 with program including trumpet solos and vocal duets.

Concord School T. A Harry S. Bowman Lawrence Andersen Ralph Carroll Paul Stroup Norman Tarbell Donald Gates Howman Stanley ‘Nichols Felix Maturszewski

College Women's Club Tour Of Behrend Center

The College Women’s Club of Behrend Center met Monday evening for a business session at the college library. Reed Ferguson reported on remodeling work and course offerings at junior colleges. An instructor showed campus slides as members toured buildings. The next meeting is set for November 28.

Trish Behrend Center Penn State College Station Head Wesleyville Reed Ferguson Ferguson

Brownie Troop 179 Halloween Party at Fairview School

Brownie Troop No 179 held a masquerade Halloween party last evening at Bowls Morrow barn on Euclid street. Twenty four brownies attended in costume with games and contests, prizes awarded to Barbara Winns Phyllis Wilcox Shirley Gifford Kay Ann Ossett Connie Shaver and Linda Hanna. Sandwiches cupcakes and Kool aid were served with Halloween favors. Two surprise visitors in costume arrived early, Mrs Lawrence Hansen and Mrs Wilcox led the troop with mothers assisting.

Fue Browne ‘Sroop Fairview Hallowe'en Euclid Street Barbara Winns Phyllis Wilcox Shirley Gifford Kay Ann Ossett Connie Shaver Linda Hanna Lawrence Hansen Wilcox

Bullock-Wickwire Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Harold Bullock of Jamestown announce the engagement of their elder daughter Dolores Ann to Ray A Wickwire youngest son of Mr and Mrs Bari M Wickwire of Columbus No date for the wedding Miss Bullock attended Lakewood High School Wickwire graduated 1946 Cort Senior High School and was employed in Erie He enlisted for three years in the Army Air Corps and left Monday for Camp Knox Ky

Bullock-Wickwire Harold Bullock Jamestown Dolores Ann Ray A. Wickwire Bari M. Wickwire Columbus Miss Bullock Lake- Wood Wickwirk Cort Erie Army al Corps Camp Knox

Poetry Society Meeting Hosted by Mrs Bender

Mrs Margaret Bender of East South Street hosted an Evening Poetry Society gathering on November 5. The program focused on India and China with readings of Tagore and Laozi poets. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bender during the social period.

Poetry Society Bender Margaret Bender East South Street Lor Eley India China Sudied ‘Tagore Lao Taser Chins Mra Bendér Durin North Genter Street

Erie Republican women meet at dinner in county gathering

A group including Mrs. Maude Keefe Mrs. M T Spaulding Mrs Ralph Vanderhoot and Mrs P S Austin attended a county Republican women's meeting in Erie. Lawrence Thomas and Robert evils plan to attend the Erie Automotive meeting tonight as Patrick Best Erle Tanners Ray Powers and Dr C L Powers head to St Petersburg Florida for the winter moritis. Rev James McIntosh and Rev P A Gabreath participated in religious events with Bishop H G Northeast as main speaker. about one thousand people attended. Mrs Arthur Pitty and Mrs Charles Daniels and son Terry visited Meadville yesterday. J Harold Dugan and his wife from Raleigh arrived to visit Mrs Myers on Spring Street. Hetty Himes Frank Gravino Julia Zepka attended Legion Past No 368 meeting in Titusville.

Maude Keefe M. T. Spaulding Ralph Vanderhoot P.S. Austin Erie County Republican Women's Organization Lawrence Thomas Robert Evils Erie Automotive Neki Ah Best Erle Tanners Ray Powers East Main Street C. L. Powers Westfield St. Petersburg Florida Julia Zepka The Legion Titusville

Harvest Dinner At Emmanuel Episcopal Church

More than seventy members attended the congregational family harvest dinner at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall last evening. Dinner was served at 6 30 p m with a bountiful tureen repast. Decorations by Miss Bess Wilson featured harvest fruits vegetables and autumn leaves. Fruits and vegetables were donated to Corry Hospital. A parish meeting approved the coming year’s budget unanimously. Group singing accompanied by Mrs Harry Roberts on piano. A similar meeting is planned for December with Horton J Davis as chairman and Mrs Don Williams and Mrs Foster E Davis as co chairmen.

Episcopal Congregation Congregational Emmanuel Episcopal Church Bess Wilson Corry Hospital Wallace Young Waren Harry Roberts Horton J. ‘Davis Don Williams Foster E. Davis

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Lavina Kysar

A Tuesday evening surprise party at the Zalz neck home on West Washington honored Mrs Lavina Kysar with twenty four attendees. Hostesses Mrs Milton Zalzneck and Mrs Mary DeLury organized contract and auction bridge 500 and bingo with awards to winners. Mrs Kysar received a coral of red rosebuds and many gifts as cakes coffee and treats were served.

Lavina Kysar Milton Zalzneck Mary DeLury J Zalzneck West Washington Sarah Zalameck Louis Jackson Frederick Ahl Carl Peterson E." Baccus Rosa B. McEleay C. S. Peebles R. W. McElroy P. M. Waite Idoor Kysar

Columbus Grange 875 Hallowe'en Masquerade Held at Town Hall

Columbus Grange No. 875 hosted a Halloween masquerade Monday evening at the town hall with members, families and guests in attendance. Prizes were awarded in costume judging for most original family group, most original, funniest, and poetiest costumes. Final contests followed the games, with cider and refreshments served by Mrs. Koltie McGuire and Mrs. George Suyko.

Columbus Town Hall Columbus Grange No Herbert Dahl David Curtis Lynnetta Page Lowell Parga Annette Curtis Paul Sithar Tema Gordon Doris Chitensen Albert Sandburg Vernelin Koltie McGuire George Suyko

Rotary Speaker Recalls 200th Celorom Expedition

M H Deardorff of Warren addressed Corry Rotary and visiting Rotarians at the Hotel Corry last evening. He spoke on the 200th anniversary of the Celorom Expedition, describing aims to explore Allegheny valley for trade with the T andes for furs, settlement of trading posts, and noted a post at Irving where Brokenstraw Creek meets Allen Bheny.

M. H. Deardorff Warren Rotary Club Corry Hotel Dan Tregart Mr. Deardorft Allegheny Valley Irving Allen Bheny England France Mr. Deardorn

Miss Marvel Patmore Honored at Birthday Party

Miss Marvel Patmore was honored at a birthday and farewell party hosted by Mrs D D Patmore at 319 Rust Washington Street. Fourteen guests enjoyed dancing games and prizes were won by Miss Joan Miles James Kelly and George Sperry. Patmore has enlisted in the WACs and will report for basic training at Camp Lee Virginia soon. Gifts and refreshments were served.

Miss Marvel Patmore D. D. Patmore Rust Washington Street Joan ‘Miles James Kelly George ‘Sperry Miss Palmore WACS Camp Lee Palmore

Contract Club Meets With Mrs Lindsley In West Street

Leon Lindsley of West 10 ing street entertained the members of her contract bridge club last evening. Two tables were in play and Mrs. Frank Loveland received the award. Mrs. Lindsley served a salad course and on November 8th Mrs. Loveland of Park street will be hostess.

Wits Leon Lindsley West 10 Ing Street Contract Bridge Club Frank Loveland Lindsley Loveland Park Street

Hospitality Club Plans November 30 Bingo Party

The Hospitality Club, led by Mrs. Robert G. Tunnel as president for six months, met thirty members at the Legion Home. Mrs. Louie Valentine was elected treasurer and Mrs. Carl Davis secretary. A bingo party is set for November 30 at St. Edward's Hall to raise funds for city Christmas lighting, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce.

Hospitality Club Robert G. Tunnel Legion Home Louie Valentine Carl Davis Tracy W. Whitehead Yesterta Valentine Mis. Davis Whitehead Leary S. Bowman Merrill Qilkie Milton Cherry

Cutting Community Harvest Supper at Cutting Town Hall

Residents of Cutting gather for a Halloween themed harvest supper at the town hall. Mrs Clyde Courtwelelt chairs with help from Mrs Arthus Wal lace and Mrs Sydley Wright. Children in costumes parade with prize judging for ages up to 12, supper at 8:30, activities and games, bring own cup and cutlery, free will offering to defray costs.

Tivese Cutting Town Hall Clyde Courtwelelt Arthus Wallace Sydley Wright Hallowe'en

Hallowe'en Party At Robert Franz Home

Mrs. Robert Franz hosted a Hallowe'en party for her daughter Judy at their Past Congress Street home. About 45 fourth graders from Corry Junior High and neighborhood children attended, with games, costume contests, prizes to Patty Meerdink Joel Lloyd Charlie Joe Spiesman Roberta Molloy and Dolores Jagai. Refreshments included doughnuts Hallowe'en cookies fruit punch candy apples and more. Assistants were Mrs. Frank Graft Mrs. Roger McCray and Mrs. Lucille Burn.

Robert Franz Judy Congress Street Corry Fund For Costumes Patty Meerdink Joel Lloyd Charlie Joe Spiesman Roberta Molloy Dolores Jagai Prank Graft Roger McCray Lucilleburn

Birth Announcement for Edwards in Spartanshare

A.som Ald Edwards was born early this morning at Corry Hospital to DMir and Mica.Ger Edwards of Spartanshare. The newborn is healthy and welcomed by the family.

A.som Dmir Mica Ger Ald Edwards Corry Hospital

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