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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1952

Page

5

Card Party Draws Large Crowd at BPW Club

Large crowd attended the BPW Club card party at JOOF Hall last evening. Thirty one tables of contract and auction bridge, 400 and canaste in play with prize winners including Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt and Mrs Ann Smith for contract and Mrs Fred Hoones and Mrs Ray Gaurie for quetion. Special prize went to Mrs Al Xander and door prize to Mrs Arthur Pitts. Hosts Bertha Darwin and committee served Halloween themed decor and refreshments.

BPW Canaste Joof Hall Business and Professional Women's Club Richard Muckinhaupt Ann Smith Fred Hoones Ray Gaurie Thomas Clark Canasta al Xander Arthur Pitts Bertha Darwin Agnes Lynch Norman Tarbell Juli Zepka Lawrence Thomas Harry Blount Mary Sears

Housewarming at Ahlstrom Home Surprised by Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Ann Ahlstrom were surprised by 50 friends and relatives from Corry and Jamestown at their Myrtle Street residence. A buffet supper was led by Mrs. Peter Fagan with Mrs. Robert Elmquist pouring. The party featured a gift of money and a telephone serenade from Horace Brynolison in New York City.

Ann Anlstrom Myrtle Street Corry Jamestown Peter Fagan Robert Elmquist Horace Brynolison New York City

Kiwanis Club Meeting Reported

Kiwanis Club met last evening at the Phoenix Hotel with 33 members present. James Harper led the program and showed a motion picture The Santa Fe Trail about railway routes. George Hull, a former Forest Hills Kiwanis member, was welcomed into Cory club by Harry Barach. Group singing followed, with H Lynn Rice on piano. The Key Club committee met with Jon Davison and David Livingston to plan activities, and the Boy Scout troop committee, with Paul Crowell, discussed future Troop 1 plans. Al Philips of Meadville attended.

Kiwanis Club Phoenix Hotel James Harper George Hull Forest Hills Long Island New York Kiwanis Cory Club Harry Barach H. Lynn Rice David Livingston Key Club Jon Davison Paul Crowell al Philips Meadville

Birthday Dinner Party At Kinley Home

Mrs J Fred Kinley hosted a dinner party for her daughter Susan on her 12th birthday. Twelve friends attended enjoying a turkey dinner with pink, green and yellow table decor and corsage favors. Susan received many gifts, games were played with Ann Baresi in charge, and awards went to Patricia Meerdinik, Sarah Kensinger, and Shirley Hasbroud. Other guests included Judy Franz, Susan Follett, Sally Follett, Mary Keppel, Patricia Kinhey, Mimi Crutt, and Eunice Hoffman.

Kinley J. Fred Kinley Isan

Fearful OCETY Club Social Gatherings at Open House

An open house on West Smith street honored Rey and Mrs. Gilbert Boyd of Kendallville Ind former Gorey residents. Hostesses poured refreshments and the home was decorated with wall colors and chrysanthemums. Numerous friends called, including local families and travelers returning from visits in Philadelphia Princeton and Williamsport. A Girl Scout Troop 239 observed International Night with Miss Rosemary Jenkins.

Sys May Ory Eioward West Smitthvatreet Rey Gilbert ‘Boyd Kendallville Ind Gorey Paul Bauer Robert Grice Dan Howards Frank Laurie Girl Scouts First Presbyterian Church Rosemary Jenkins Erie Cynthia Darling Mary Custar Karen Miller Carol Jaggi Forish

Presbyterian Church School Leaders Meet at Davison Home

Officers and teachers of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Davison home on East Main Street for an well attended meeting. Superintendent Harry Smith presided and plans for the Christmas program on December 16 were discussed along with routine Sunday School work. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hosts.

Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Lawrence Davison East Main Street Harry Smith

Columbus Grange Halloween Party At Town Hall

Columbus Grange 875 held a Halloween party at Columbus Town Hall with 75 attendees. Prizes went to Paul Triskel, Amy Curtis, Gerald Hammond, Annette Curtis, Doris Christensen, Ronald Mesinger, Dorothy Magfis. games directed by Twila Ross and Miss Messinger with winners listed. Cider and doughnuts were provided by Leona Volk Dorothy Morris and Beatrice Bensink. officers urged to attend installation in Lottsville on November 5.

Columbus Grange Columbus Town Hall Paul ‘Triskel Amy Curtis Gerald Hammond Annette Curtis Doris Christensen Ronald Messinger Dorothy Magfis Twila Ross Messinger Airs David Curtis Ronald J. Volk Leslie Curtis Maxine" Bennink Louise Utege Leona Volk Dorothy Morris Beatrice Bensink Lottsville

EUB Children's Halloween Party at the church

The Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School held its annual primary department Halloween party Saturday afternoon at the church. About 96 children in costume paraded to music for judging and prizes were won by Miss Kay Sorenson, Larry Rowse, and Ronald Johnson. The hall was decorated with corn, pumpkins, and crepe paper while chocolates, milk, and doughnuts were served by Mrs. Isabelle Storer and Mrs. Zerinie Fish. Games organized by Grace Ann Bagley and Susanne McElroy were enjoyed.

EUB Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School Kay Sorenson Larry Rowse Ronald Johnson Isabelle Storer Zerinie Fish Grace Ann Bagley Susanne McElroy

Lillian Guild Rummage Sale Reported A Success

The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church reported a successful rummage sale held this weekend with a good sum realized. Committee members included Elizabeth Rogers as chairwoman and co-chairs Horton Davis and Charles Kromas along with Mary Lockwood W. A. Redmond Herold Gilbert and C. E. Rater.

Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Elizabeth Rogers Horton Davis Charles Kromas Mary Lockwood W. A. Redmond Herold Gilbert C. E. Rater

Bridge Club Met With Erie Member

The local bridge club met yesterday at Mrs. A. 5. Boag's Erie home. A luncheon at Pulakos followed at 2 o'clock with Corry members including Mrs HL Rowe, Mrs Philip Aleneck, Mrs RC An E. H Harmon, Mrs J H Heerlein, Mrs Philip Zalameck, Mrs R Anderson and Mrs Harold Gilbert. Regular play resumed with Mrs Harmon and Mrs Rowe winning awards. Harmon to host next meeting in two weeks.

A. 5. Boag Erie Pulakos Corry HL. Rowe Philip Aleneck RC. An E. H Harmon J. H. Heerlein Philip Zalameck R. ©. Anderson Harold Gilbert Boag

McKnight and Way Families Welcome Newborns

A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank McKnight of 212 East Church Street. A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marion Way of R D 4.

Corry Memorial Hospital Frank McKnight East Church Street She Marion Way R. D

WICU Executive Speaker For College Club

The College Women’s Club met in the Garden Room of the WEW Building on West Washington Street for routine business and committee reports. James West of WICU Erie spoke on television’s impact, noting TV boosts vocabularies and education while affecting movie attendance and book sales. The group planned a $50 contribution to the Community Chest and named November refreshments coordinators. A high tower for better TV reception in the Corry area was announced for spring.

J. Martin Keppel A. Brace Smith James West WICU Erie Lea

Mrs William Flick Honored At Stork Shower Party

A stork shower honoring Mrs William Flick was hosted Saturday evening by Mrs Raymond Cathers and Mrs Ralph Flick in Saeyerstown. Eighteen friends attended at the Cathers home, presenting gifts while guests enjoyed jello salad hot rolls relishes cake and coffee with green and yellow decorations and candy favors.

William Flick Raymond Cathers Ralph Flick Saeyerstown Carry Eric Sub Branch Cathers

Mrs H W Lamb Celebrated At Eagle Street Birthday Party

Mrs H W Lamb of Eagle Street was honored Saturday evening for her October 23 birthday. Friends and relatives attended, visiting and watching television. She received many gifts and a rosebud corsage. Refreshments included stud sandwiches birthday cake and coffee. Out of town guests included Mrs Bertha Stifle Erie Mr and Mrs Charles Wetmore and son Charles and Mrs Aubrey Engle Wattsburg.

H. W. Lamb Eagle Street Lamb Bertha Stiffle Erie Charles Wetmore

Halloween Party Held At Archies For Son George

A Saturday afternoon Halloween party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Archie Bishop on R D to celebrate George's birthday. Eighteen schoolmates attended in costumes and played games. Mrs Lloyd Proctor and Miss Janet McCray assisted with refreshments, which featured clever decorations and a lunch of sandwiches cookies ice cream and soft drinks.

Grange Halloween Party At Carry Grange No 58

Carry Grange No 58 hosted a masquerade Halloween dance at the IGOF Hall on Saturday evening with Bob Foley and his Gang providing music. Prizes were awarded for best costume, and refreshments were sold by the home economics committee. The next meeting is slated for Saturday evening with a bake sale planned for November 8 at the hall.

Grange IGOF Carry Grange No Vernon Humphrey Grangers Ie Bana

Miss Carol Auer Hosts Halloween Party Evening

Miss Carol Auer daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Auer Wrightstown hosted a Halloween party last evening for a small group. Mrs Auer served hamburgers chocolate milk and cookies during the 5 30 to 7 40 hours as the youngsters enjoyed stories and cartoons before visiting nearby homes for tricks or treats.

Carol Auer Misa Carol Auer Paul Auer Wright Sires Auer

Oil City Native Dies After Long Oil Company Career

Oil City native Fay Looper Carmanat Cooney, 78, former president of the Hope Natural Gas Co Mississippi River Fuel Gas and Colorado Interstate Gas, will have services here tomorrow. A longtime Standard Oil of New Jersey affiliate, he retired in 1939 after a 44 year career and died at his home.

Oil City Pucpsburgh — Fisteral Services Howell Carmanat Cooney The Hope Natural Gas Ga Mississippi River Interstate Gas

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