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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1954
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Quentin McCray host an open house for the former's parents Mr and Mrs T Parke McCray at 1050 North Center Street. The couple celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with viewing hours 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Invited are friends relatives and neighbors.
The Cou roient Teacher Association met last evening at Concord School with strong attendance. Mrs. William Allen led opening devotions and the flag salute. Mrs. Frederick Ah, president, led the business session announcing a UNICEF Halloween party. 160 members joined this year. Mrs. Walter Foltz’s room had the most members and won the attendance award. A get acquainted program followed as teachers met the parents, refreshments were served, and the next meeting is set for November 2.
Mrs Leon TenHuisen hosted 16 Women’s Christian Temperance Union members at her West Bond street home. Mrs C A Mountain led the business session and Mrs C A Johnson gave devotions from Hebrews on Faith. A rummage sale was planned for November 12 13 with Mrs F G Whiteley as chairman.
The Moffatt Parent-Teacher Association held a Halloween party during its monthly meeting at the school. Prizes went to Mrs. Everett Webb Mrs. Robert McCray Oscar Vance and Monty Gates. The group heard a program by Mrs. Randall Harkless and a discussion on community school planning.
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a Monday evening meeting at the OOF Hall. Bertha Darwin reported on a successful card party and Mary Sears and Agnes Lynch spoke on the district gathering in Youngsville. Members voted to donate to the Community Chest and Lynch won the attendance award. A light lunch followed served by Sears Blount Austin Parker. Next session set for November 8.
Mrs. E. H. Harmon of East Columbus avenue entertained her card club last evening at her home. Prizes for two tables of contract bridge went to Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. E. F. Pain and Mrs. Riclas Brown. Dessert refreshments followed. Mrs. John H. Feinstermacher will host next on November 5th.
Members of the Legion Auxiliary met with the Legion men to plan a 34th anniversary dinner on November 1. Charter members will be honored, and Everett Elmquist Mrs. Arthur Cohen and Mrs. Frances Stewart served chili and coffee at the gathering.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs James Babrock of R D 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Joseph Baron of Garland at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Niels Sorenson presided as Wheelock PTA discussed the union school district. For the November 23 meeting the committee will be Mrs Walter Krupa entertainment and Mrs Joseph Reyda refreshments. Cookies and coffee were served at the close of the evening session.
Rotary Club at Hotel Corry held an evening session with Homer G. Bulard presenting an informative talk and film on savings and loan. Thirty members attended. guests included John Kelsey and Newell Beckwith, Scoutmaster of the Rotary troop, with a Boy Scout meeting noted.
The October Red Cross board meeting in chapter rooms was led by George Orcutt who opened with prayer. Leo AI was named fund chairman for 1955 36 and Mrs MO Baldwin nursing chairman. Nine beneficiaries were reported including seven active servicemen and eight civilians. The next directors meeting is scheduled for November 28 with bloodmobile visit date to be announced.
Corry City Chapter No. 17 of the Order of the Hastern Star announces a card party at the VFW Club Monday at 8 p.m. Public invited. The event lists chairmen for tickets refreshments prizes reservations and cleanup with door prizes from Stahl's Jewelry Jackson's Floral Gardens and Corry Bakery. Reservations urged by Saturday evening.
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