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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

5

Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Dan Wright

Mr and Mrs Dan Wright of A D 4 celebrated at home with a housewarming and 8th wedding anniversary party. Their daughter Mrs Harold Tanner and daughter in law Mrs Alfred Wright hosted. 57 relatives and 7 friends attended with refreshments of Jello cake and coffee. Gifts included many presents and a purse of money. Official visit to Corry City Chapter No 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star by District Deputy Grand Matron Grace Kepler of Meadville. Over 100 attended with guests from Union City Youngsville Meadville Trumville Linesville and from Alabama Louisiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. Claude Blanchard presided assisted by Carl Anderson. A class of four candidates. November 8 is the next meeting date.

Dan Wright Harold Tanner Alfred Wright Mrs. Wright Grace Kepler Meadville Ant Corry City Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Union City Youngsville Trumville Linesville Alabama Louisana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Claude Blanchard Carl Anderson

Cobb and Ingram Families Welcome Newborn Sons

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Cobb of Columbus at Corry Hospital. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Frank Ingram of 249 Mead Avenue at Corky Hospital. The mother Hobbie Jo Shambiteer is from New Orleans. The Thernm family resides here as he works for Price Construction Co.

Frank Cobb Columbus Corry Hospital Frank Ingram Mead Avenue Corky Hospital Hobbie Jo Shambiteer New Orleans Thernm Price Construction Go

Treon Luncheon Raises Funds for Bethesda Home

The Treon Society of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church reported a successful luncheon on Wednesday. About 56.00 was raised to fund Christmas stockings for Bethesda Home children in Meadville and improvements to Sunday School rooms. A chili luncheon fed 98 attendees from 11:30 to 1.00.

Treon Society St. Paul's Evangelical Dutheran Church Bethesda Meadville H. 8. Bowman Ruth Lanston

Gilbert Hosts Final Cocktail Party Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harold A Gilbert entertained friends at their home on Es Iorels Street last evening marking their forty fourth wedding anniversary with a pleasant gathering and light refreshments.

H. A. Gilbert Harold A. Gilbert Es Iorels Street Aniversary

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y Reports Edinboro Conference

Miss Sally Buttner and Miss Shirley Miller reported on the Edinboro Conference during the Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y meeting in the M C A rooms. Plans for a hob o party set for Saturday at 7 30 p m were finalized and a delegate to the Junior United Nations Conference in Harrisburg in March will be elected later. Square dancing provided the evening’s entertainment.

Edinboro Sally Buttner Shirley Miller Harrisburg Maren

Birthday Party for Miss Susanne Matz in West Pleasant

Miss Susanne Matz daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Matz of West Pleasant street turned five and celebrated with a Hallowe en birthday party at Beth Israel Synagogue from four to five oclock. Mrs Kurt Leeds led games for twenty guests who ducked for apples and enjoyed party favors notemakers dixie cups and chocolate mousse. Mrs Matz photographed the event and guests received keepsakes from friends.

Susanne Matz Norman Mats West Pleasant Street Beth Israel Synagogue Kurt Leeds Malz Mat Tade

Bridal Shower for Mrs. Welcht Hosted by Mrs. Young

East Pleasant Street hostess Mrs Irvine Young threw a miscellanious bridal shower for Mrs Mary Welcht to be wed to Thomas Flanigan. Fifteen guests enjoyed luncheon, flowers, a bridescake inscribed Tom and Mary, games, corsage gifts, and small awards for each attendee.

Mary Welcht Irvine Young East Pleasant Street Pel Thomas Flanigan Young Tom and Mary Weicht

Miss Dorothy Mitchell Weds John Evans in Warren Church

Miss Dorothy Jean Mitchell married John Evans in a Warren ceremony Wednesday October 25. Rev Roger D Motty officiated at the E U B Church with attendants Miss Betty Grasham of Oil City and Thomas Smith of Franklin. The bride, Panama Central School class of 1950 graduate, works at the North Warren State Hospital. The groom, an Oil City High School alumnus, served in the Navy and also works at the hospital. They will reside in North Warren after a short honeymoon.

Elwood Connell Bear Lake Dorothy Jean Mitchell Joi Evans Oil City Roger D. Motty Warren Betty Grasham Oi City Thomas Smith Franklin Miss Mitchell Panama Central School State Hopital North’ Warren Evans

Vacationing Miss Betty Huntley Visits Parents in Erie

A jumble of short notices shows Miss Betty Huntley taking two days off from Erie Infants Home to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Merle Huntley on East South Street. Other items note travel plans for several residents including Miss Marle Zaffrupulus to North Andover for a friend's wedding and Mrs. Frank Ames with guests to Buffalo for a few days.

Betty Huntley Erie Merle Huntley East South Street Marle Zaffrupulus North Andover Mass Janet Redman Frank Ames Weight Hilyard Jacksonville Buffalo George Hostetter Glen Head L 1 D. Armour Hillstrom Wayne Street Netta Young Mott Street Cleveland I A. D. Gunkin Minmue Bogart Hansel New York City

Cub Pack 181 Hallowe'en Party Winners

Cub Pack 181 held a Hallowe en party at Dumiow High School with 100 attendees in costumes. Prizes went to Mrs Bean McElroy Mrs Harold Scott Robert Higgins Walter Bowen Paul Bowen Edward Borstorf Kenneth Downey and William Bachomer. Cub parents are invited to a Pow Wow in Edinboro on Saturday November 4 with reservations due October 28. Richard Shattuck David Birks Sherwood Scott Charles Skinner and Jan Van Dresar won Cub sca ub awards. Doughnuts cider and coffee were served later.

Dumiow High School Bean McElroy Harold Scott Robert Higgins Walter Bowen Paul Bowen Edward Borstorf Kenneth Downey William Bachomer Edinboro Richard Shattuck David Birks Sherwood Scott Charles Skinner Jan van Dresar

Family Party for Miss Ann Harmon

A family dinner at the home of Dr and Mrs M T Gillette honored Miss Ann Harmon on her 8th birthday. Relatives gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate with cake and gifts for the birthday girl.

Ann Harmon M.T. Gillette

Benefit Bingo Party At St Edward's School Draws Crowd

Penny Parker friends held a bingo night at St Edward's School raising a record 1291 for the cause. About 1000 tickets sold to merchants lodges clubs and residents with many donations. Prizes included 25 10 8 and 30 10 winners and a grocery basket. several winners re donated prizes back to the benefit.

Lasrion Eyase Spensre East South Sircer Friends Penny Parker St. Edward’s School Parker Mt Corry Hospital Duar Allan May Wient Smith Raymond Gilson Gary Longhurst Iyn Downey Coyle Wally Loy

Farewell Party for Mrs. David Crawford

Yesterday afternoon a farewell gathering was held at Mrs. Paul Lines home on South Center Street for Mrs. David Crawford who is moving to Erie. Mrs. Lines presented a jewelry gift to Mrs. Crawford as guests enjoyed a salad and dessert course. Attendees included Mrs. Grice Wheeler Mrs. George Swock Mrs. Clifford Dundon Mrs. Harry Hall Mrs. Donald Dickinson Mrs. Joseph Hudson and Mrs. Richard Dackman.

David Crawford Erie Paul Lines South Center Street Archi Cheivell Crawford George Swock Clifford Dundon Harry Hall Donald Dickinson Joseph Hudson Richard Dackman

Hilltop Club Holds Wednesday Afternoon Meeting

The Hilltop Club met at the home of Mrs. Milton Chaffee RD 1 for an afternoon session. Mrs. Lawrence Anderson presided during a brief business period before members quilted and endured a guessing game won by Miss Frank Maloney. The next gathering at Mrs. William Graybill will honor Mrs. Oscar Lindstrom. Pumpkins with whipped cream and coffee were served.

Hilltop Club Milton Chaffee Lawrence Anderson Frank Maloney William Graybill Oscar Lindstrom

James Baker Honored at Weis Home Gathering

Mrs Jom Wels and Mrs Monroe Silvis hosted James Baker’s honor evening at the Weis residence on Franklin Street. Fourteen guests, including Mrs Raymond Cathers and Mrs L Barnes, awarded prizes for guessing contexts. Refreshments featured cake and coffee as guests admired gifts for Baker.

Wis James Baker Jom Wels Monroe Silvis Weis Franklin Street Raymond Cathers L. Barnes J. Wright Frances Baker Ting Duck Walen

Berean Society Hosts Halloween Masquerade Party

The Berean Society of the Baptist Church held a Halloween masquerade at Miss Gladys Roger’s West Church Street home for seven members. Rev Francis Whiteman and Richard Nelson led games with prizes. a salad course nut bread cupcakes tea and coffee were served by the hostess with Halloween decorations.

Berean Society of the Baptist Church West Church Street Gladys Roger Rev Francis Whiteman Richard Nelson

E A B Ladies Aid Met With Mrs Harris Watrous

The He BU B Chiwell Ladies Aid met yesterday at Columbus home of Mrs Harris Watrous. Miss Gladys Canfield led scripture verses and routine business was discussed by 18 members. An afternoon of quilting followed with pumpkin pie and whipped cream served, next meeting set for November 1 at Mrs Tda Jewell’s home.

E. A. B. Ladies’ Aid Harris Watrous Ladies’ Aid He BU. B. Chiwell Columbus BE. Bush Gladys Canfield Aid Tda Jewell

Community Halloween Party Sponsored by Spring Greek Church

The Truth Seekers Class of the Spring Greek Congregational Church sponsors a community Hallowe en party Friday evening at the Community Building. It starts at Bo glock with Halloween games contests and refreshments. All residents are invited.

Spring Creek Truth Seekers Greek Congregational Church Hallowe'en Bo'glock

Corry Bridge Association Dinner and Bridge Winners Report

The Corry Bridge Association held a dinner for 35 guests at Columbus Community. Mrs W Jones reported a good balance in the group's funds. Harold Burgnon led two business sessions approving last minutes. Bridge results at FW Post included top scores by Worth and South, East West, and other pairs with figures noted. Next week’s Winter Tournament reservations are taken by Mrs Philip Zaleneck.

Bridge Association Corry Bridge Association Columbus Ladies’ Aid Harold Burgnon W. Jones FW Post Fame H. J. Rowe Done Worth South Walten H. Scott Harmon GE. Bennett L. E. Graham FM Bortholme Boag Philip Zaleneck

Montgomery Ward Employees Host Party at Mead Park

Montgomery Ward workers held a social yesterday in Mead Park recreation room. Thomas Crag and Edmund Barr were honored guests after a afternoon of cards games and refreshments.

Montgomery Ward Thomas Crag Wnd Edmund Barr Mead Park Gen

Clymer Club Discusses Forming Kindergarten

October meeting of the Clymer Pre-School Mothers Club considered starting a kindergarten at Clymer School. President Wayde Quereveld led the session with Mrs Ot to Watrous of R.D. 4 Corry as host. Speakers included Dr Williams on “Pumbers and Gauces in Little Children” and Frederick N. Westphal on cancer aid programs.

Clymer Club Clymer Otto Watrous R.D. 4 Corry Wayde Quereveld Unis Clymer School Lyle Fardink American Society of Chautarqus Williams Gauce Sint Children Frederick N. Westphal Akeed Cancer Society Toca

Culling Pre-School Mothers Club Event Noted Guests

A social event hosted for guests including Mrs. Whiter DeShaver Mrs. Roy Redman Mrs. Carl Marsh and Mrs. Marian Way. The gathering featured refreshments for attendees connected with the Culling Pre-School Mothers Club.

Whiter DeShaver Roy Redman Carl Marsh Marian Way

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