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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1950

Page

5

Birthday Party For Miss Susan Kinley Celebrates 10th

Miss Susan Jane Kinley was honored at a birthday party by her mother Mrs J Fred Kinley at their East Pleasant Street home. Eighteen classmates attended and prizes were awarded to Linda Orr and Charlee Heifer for games. Decorations were pink and yellow. favors were tiny candy baskets. The hostess Mrs Mary Blakeslee assisted, serving cake, ice cream and pine. The guest received many gifts from friends.

Susan Jane Kinley Mus. J. Fred Kinley East Pleasant Street Miss Susan Linda Orr Charlee Heifer Mary Blakeslee

Moose Club Hallowe en Party Draws 250 In Corry

Approximately 250 persons attended the Hallowe en party last evening in the Moose club rooms on North Center street. The Loyal Order of the Moose Corry Chapter No 8 and Women of the Moose Chapter No 717 sponsored the event. Prizes were awarded for costumes and dancing provided by George LaFavre’s orchestra. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance with multiple family notes and travel plans mentioned.

Moose Hallowe'en Hallowe'en Moose Club North Center Street Loyal Order of the Moose Corry Women of the Moose Joseph DeMarie Henry Davis, Jr Turner Jamestown George LaFavre Marjorie Gallagher

Columbus Home Extension Group Rae Formed

A newly organized Columbus Home Extension Group met in the school cafeteria with Mrs. Robert Johnston of Warren, the county extension director, present to outline future programs. A committee of Mrs. Suchar, Mrs. Perry Mead, and Mrs. Arthur Ayling will contact potential members as three meetings are planned including a November 5 Christmas party in Lander, an all day session November 6 with sewing machine attachments, and a December 13 dress pattern demonstration.

Flome Ladies of Columbus Robert Johnston Warren Paul Suchar Perry Mead Arthur Ayling Lander Johnston Mary Ayers Stichur

Halloween Party Highlights for Good Samaritan Class

Good Samaritan Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church held a Friday night party with a Spook House and costume judging. Earl Van Guilder won best costume as 25 attendees enjoyed games, contests, sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee planned by Rev. and Mrs. James McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stowe, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wells.

Good Samaritan Methodist Church Earl van Guilder James McIntosh W. B. Stowe James Wells

Double Birthday Party At Lillie Home

A family gathering last evening at Mr and Mrs Gerald Lillies Mott street home honored two birthdays Roy Illie the father and Master Roy Lillie the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Lillie. Eighteen relatives attended and were served ice cream cake and coffee. Both honored guests received gifts.

Lillie Gerald Lillie Mott Street Mr. Lillie Roy Illie Roy Lillie Lee Lillie Truman

Teen Town Hallowe'en Party Planned by 197 Member Club

The Teen Town Club now numbers 197 and will host an evening Hallowe'en party at the Junior High School from 8 to 11. Parents of 22 Teen Town Council members and two advisers Mrs Matuszewski and Mrs Staples will supervise, and others may attend. Six costume prizes—three for boys and three for girls—will be awarded along with games and dancing, with light refreshments served later.

Teen Town Hallowe'en Teen Town Club Hallowe'en Teen Town Council Matuszewski Staples

Born to Rea and Donoghue Families in Corry

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herold Rea at Corry Hospital on Park Street early this morning. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donoghue at Corry Hospital on West Smith Street this morning.

Corry Hospital Joseph Donoghue West Smith Street

Moffatt School P T A holds Halloween party meeting

A Halloween party meeting of the Moffatt School P T A opened with a prayer. Reports noted swings removed for repair and requests to post no trespass signs to curb car parking. Delegates to County B T A Council on November 1. A hobby show planned for May.

Walter Fields Hemlock Moffat B Hemlock School Inca Blakeslee Moffat School Rosalie Webb Stanley Beckwith

Cutting Hi Neighbor Club Meeting This Week

The Cutting Hi Neighbor Club gathered with two guests, Mrs Agnes Orcutt and Mrs Harold Bemis. Hostess Mrs Raymond Ohmier hosted at her home and served a 12 30 dinner followed by an afternoon of sewing. Door prize went to Mrs Cecil Humphrey. Future hosts named include Mrs Kenneth McCray for November 16 and Mrs Humphrey for December 21, with Mrs Carl Marsh hosting January meeting to plan the year.

Agnes Orcutt Harold Bemis Cutting Hi Neighbor Club Raymond Ohmier Sewit Cecil Humphrey Kenneth McCray Humphrey Carl Marsh

Evening shower honors Miss Gertrude Wood on upcoming marriage

Thursday evening by sisters Mrs Sigmund Gronostar and Mrs Rover Wetmore honored Miss Gertrude Wood of Erie, who will wed Michael Kallis of Carter Hill on November 96th. The party at Mrs Gronostar's Eat on South Street featured games with awards to Mrs Chiles Hall and Miss Sophie Groustay, and guests received fruit salad, cake, and coffee.

Sigmund Gronostar Rover Wetmore Gertude Wood Erie Michael Kallis Carster Hill Eat South Street Gronostai Chiles Hall Sophie Groustay

Halloween Party At Spring Creek Sunday School Class

The Truth Seekers Sunday School class at Spring Creek Congregational Church hosted 74 people for a Halloween party in the Community Building. Prizes awarded included best dressed woman Mrs DeForest Bindley and best dressed man Mrs Fred Cox, with various contests won by James Parkhurst Gary Donaldson Cara Tripp Sidney Steuart Mildred Woodard and Elmer Tripp. Refreshments of courtmints cider popcorn and coffee were served.

Spring Creek Truth Seekers Congresioinal Church Hallowe'en Soveral DeForest Bindley Fred Cox James Parkhurst Gary Donaldson Cara Tripp Sidney Steuart Mildred Woodard James Parkhrst George Warner Elmer Tripp

Miss Shirley Hall Hosts Birthday Slumber Party

Miss Shirley Hall entertained 12 friends at her home to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. The guests presented gifts and the girls stayed for a slumber party, with refreshments of logs, cider, doughnuts and coffee served in a buffet.

Shirley Hall Hall Howe

Public Invited To Hallowe'en Dance at St Elizabeth's Hall

Public invited to a Hallowe'en masquerade dance Monday from 8 to 12 at St Elizabeth's Hall under the St Elizabeth's Guild. Committee members include Miss Ann Bacha Miss Mary Lou McCray Mrs Norbert Anderson and Mrs Edward Glovna and the Lubowiceki sisters. No admission for juke box dancing. a silver offering will cover refreshments.

Ne Pum St. Elizabeth's Hall St. Elizabeth's

Club Social Gatherings at Rod and Guy Club

The WOMEN'S CIV club met yesterday afternoon with 12 members. Mrs. HB Reed presided due to illness of Mrs. J. R. Heightling. Bazaar plans set for November 17 at Franz Furniture. items include homemade vanities and articles. A bake sale and a raffle for a rubber baby doll are planned with ticket sales announced. Meeting adjourned to November 24.

CIV Wade Rod and Guy Club HB. Reed J. R. Heightling Franz Furniture Merle Theant Eana Bassinéde

Weaving Expert To Speak At Erie Guild Meeting

Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will host Sara Mattsson Anliot of Cleveland as guest speaker at 8 PM at the Erie Art Museum. She will demonstrate a loom built by her husband and display weaving samples. Anliot, a highly regarded weaver, has won awards in Cleveland and other venues and trained in Sweden and the United States.

Erie Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Wis Sara Mattsson Anliot Cleveland Anliot Clevelland

Concord Community Ladies Organize Home Economics Class

Concord community women formed plans to organize a home economies class led by Mrs. Rachel Hogan of the Erie County Agricultural extension office. Mrs. Sam Blake chaired, with Mrs. Joseph McGray to report. future meetings will cover upholstery caning and plastic purses. Next session set for January 16 and a district meeting on November 17 at an announced location.

Concord Community Concord Rachel Hogan Erie County Agricultural Extension Office Sam Blake Joseph McGray

Friendship Club Met At Mulligan Home

Friendship Club met at the home of Mrs. Charles Mulligan for a pleasure afternoon with three guests Mrs Robert Street and her daughters and aunt Mary. A brief business session preceded games and awards to Mrs. Roy Swart Mrs. Norman Swart Mrs Clifford Law son and Ms Eugene Powers. Next meeting planned for November 17 hosted by Mrs Ora Moyer. Refreshments included Spanish rice water coffee pumpkin pie and ice cream.

Pay Friendship Club Charles Mulligan RD. 2 Robert Street Dinice Mary Roy Swart Norman Swart Clifford Lawson Eugene Powers Ora Moyer

State Line 4 H Club Meeting at Bensink Home

State Line Ramblers 4 H Club members gathered at Bensink home for a business session led by president John White. After the meeting they enjoyed social time and a winter feature row. Lois and Norman Hatch were named hosts for the next session. Mrs Mary McFarland of Warren arrived for an extended visit with sister Mrs Katherine Kettering on East South Street.

Donald Bensink Teader State Line Ramblers John White Onedale Lois Norman Hatch Mis Mary McFarland Warren Katherine Kettering East South Street

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