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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
5
About 50 members from Girl Scout Troop No. 180 and Boy Scout Troop No. 161 attended a Halloween party at St. Ward's Hall on Wednesday evening. The event featured a costume parade Hallowe en games and various stunts with prizes. Cider doughnuts and candy were served and leaders and committee members served as chaperones.
Former Corry resident Pauline Shaffer Service and Harry H Long Jr of New York City secured a marriage license in New York. The bride is from Gorey, daughter of David E and Blanche Shaffer Service. The groom is son of Harry H and Annette Muyhall Long. The couple plans to marry in New York soon.
Captain Art Hook presented the 1949 50 Lyceum season at Corry Senior High Auditorium attended by about 300 locals. His Alaska the Last Frontier program covered climate and industries and featured fur garments and an Eskimo doll. A 35 minute color film followed and tickets sales topped 600 for the five entertainment series.
One hundred twenty five children from St. Eligabeth's parish attended a Hallowe'en party at the hall hosted by St. Elizabeth's Guild last evening. Festive decor included jack o lanterns. prizes were awarded for best costumes to Miss Mary Lou Spiesman, Miss Barbara Pattern, and John Shields. Games yielded prizes for Vincent Dugan, Cherry Ann Waite, Gilbert Brewer, and Carl Dietch. cider, doughnuts, and apples were served with favors of Hallowe'en suckers and snappers.
A father and son banquet of the Brotherhood of the Evangelical United Brethren Church was held at the church last evening. Nearly 100 persons attended the affair with G.T. Bergman as toastmaster. The program included prayers, remarks, music, a Titusville Mission talk, a comedy movie, and closing devotions on Youth On Trial.
A son was born at Corry Hospital tonight to Mr and Mrs Lan grice Murdock of Spartansoura with mother and infant reported in good condition.
Mrs Harriet Heiman hosted a Beth Israel Sisterhood luncheon at Esther's Tea Room near Spring Creek. Four ten members and two parents attended along with new member Mrs Phillips. Officers for the coming term were elected with Lena Cohen presiding and Kurt Reeds assisting. A farewell gift was given to Mrs Reich who will move to Olean. Next meeting November 17 hosted by Mrs Leeds at synagogue recreation rooms.
Johny Falcone hosted a birthday party on a second avenue for Barbara Falcone turning 12. Sixteen children attended from 6 20 to 8 40 p m with games and prizes. Guests included Patty Graham Geraldine Klingler Roxann Hansen Mary Piccirillo and Carmen Ves Hitt. Favors were Halloween baskets with candy and Barbara received many gifts. Decorations featured a Halloween theme and refreshments included baked beans potato salad hot rolls olives pickles chocolate ice cream and birthday cake.
Mrs Walter H Scott entertained the Bridge Club at Bright Street on Thursday evening. Two tables of cards were in play with Mrs Scott and Miss Harton among the players. Special award went to Mrs C W Jones and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Merton Church of R. D.2 and Richard Greeley, nephew of Mrs. Donna Donaldson of Spring Creek, married Saturday evening in a double ceremony performed by Rev. Jordan Cole. Bride wore light blue taffeta. groom’s party included brothers and relatives. Reception at the bride’s home. out of town guests from Warren Jamestown Corry and Spring Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Greeley reside at 339 West Washington St and plan a New York honeymoon before Mr. Greeley resumes work at Meerdiik Furniture.
Washington School P T A met in Misdalyaria Room 4 with 37 ladies and guests. Miss Gladys Canfield spoke after a devotional, with Helen Johnson leading the flag salute and Mrs. Donald Dingle presiding. The group noted three scholarship logns in use and 108 members to date. Room 2 won a prize in the contest. An invitation from Cub Pack No. 192 was extended for a meeting October 29. Canfield shared details of her trip to California and training with her seeing eye dog Betty. Refreshments followed.
Mrs Leo Neckers hosted a stork shower for Mrs John Chillock at 18 Snyder Circle Thursday evening. Ten guests enjoyed contests and carasta with awards to Mrs Jack Berry Mrs Paul Bren Yel Mrs Chillock and Mrs Bat Rynd. A dessert course followed and gifts were given to the honoree.
The October meeting of Court Conception No. 35 Catholic Daughters of America drew 46 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. R A Dykes, Miss Kathryn Green, and others. members collected used tags and dolls for Christmas distribution and prepared sheets for Medical Mission Sisters. A Halloween motif decorated the hall with pumpkin pie and coffee served. next meeting November 10 names Miss Mary McEvoy as committee chair.
The Rebekah Helping Hand group met yesterday at the I O F Hall. President Mrs Arthur Bartow announced all Rebekahs are invited to the Spartansburg Rebekah installation of officers this evening at Buttock. Mrs Ronald Carter and Mrs Sarah Zaluneck were appointed to oversee the November committee. The group will host a 4 family turkey dinner at the next meeting November 10. Eight ladies sewed on quilts and a threen dinner was served at 3 o'clock with hostesses Mrs Frederick Beall and Mrs Fro C Hoenes.
Pittsburgh citizens face coal shortages as United Mine Workers refuse emergency mining to fill the city’s needs. UMW District 5 President John P. Busurello states aid will be given to release stockpiled coal held near Rathead by the Tinier Steel Corporation, enough to supply Pittsburgh for at least three days.
The report notes Busarello muted his statement after consulting with TMEW President John L. Lewis and Mayor David L. Lawrence, along with J. Don Horner of the Retail Coal Merchants Association, as Lawrence urged coal for homes, schools, and hospitals.
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