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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

5

Girl Scout Troop 59 Hallowe'en Masquerade Night

The annual Girl Scout Troop No 59 masquerade Hallowe en party was held Monday evening at the Presbyterian Church recreation rooms. Prizes went to Barbara Hermon Maxene Miller Patricia Fleming Janet Orcuit and Janet Kelsey. Dorothy Wallace was elected queen and Patricia Fleming led the grand march with Sylvia Cassett and Sally Dickinson. Doughnuts cider and candy were served by Mrs William Leuby's patrol.

Hallowe'en The Presbyterian Church Barbara Hermon Maxene Miller Patricia Fleming Janet Orcuit Janet Kelsey Gladys Hilsworth Stanley Curl Harriet’ Markett Dorothy Wallace Fleming Sylvia Cassett Sally Dickinson Mrx William Leuby

Open Town Notes Local Radio Prizes and Events

Mrs R W McElroy of West Columbus avenue heard a radio program People Are Funny from Hollywood. A $400 prize awaited if answered correctly. The column also reports marriages births engagements anniversaries and visits among Corry residents and friends with dates and locations across Erie County and nearby towns.

R. W. McElroy West Columbus Avenue Hollywood Calif Cora

Beckwith Smith Engagement Announced

Mrs. Louis Miller of 876 East South Street announces the engagement of her younger daughter Maxine Beckwith to Ivan Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Smith of Wrightsville. Miss Beckwith is a graduate of Mr. Vernon Academy and Washington Missionary College and works at Dunk Shoppe. Mr. Smith attended Lottsville schools, served in the Army and works at the Fruit Milling Co, Garland. No wedding date set.

George Buck East South Street David Johnston Morristown N. J Kathryn Amy Air Corps Lakewood CG. K. McElroy Euclid Street George H. 'Torrey Oil City Georgie Marshall Torrey James Cameron Walker Lysle F. Walker Chestnut Hill Eric Louis Miller Maxine Beckwith Ivan Smith Emmett Sith Wrightsville Iruit Mtg Garland

Quilting Club Hosts Tureen Dinner Evening

A Tuesday gathering of the Quilting Club featured Mrs. Esther Spicer as host at North Center Street. Twelve members shared a meal at a table with yellow and white pottery and white tapers, enjoyed sewing and visiting, and drew names for Christmas gift exchanges. Mrs. Tracy Whitehead of East Pleasant Street hosted on Friday, November Tth.

Quilting Club Esther Spicer North Center Street Tracy Whitehead East Pleasant Street

Baptist Group Hosts Spook Party At Harold Howard Farm

The Baptist Christian Endeavor Society held a Halloween party Tuesday night at Harold Howard farm in R. D. 4 with 24 attendees. Miss Joanne Kornikoski won the costume prize for a dressed as a colored woman. Barn events included cider and doughnuts. Winter months in Tucson, Ariz, Ray will be discharged from Navy service late next month and plans to attend a college in Tucson to live with his grandparents.

The Baptist Christian Endeavor Society Harold Howard Joanne Kornikoski Tucson Ariz Ray

Acdaughter birth notice for Anthony and Clark families

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Anthony at Corry Hospital on a recent afternoon, with Mrs Anthony formerly Marion Heath. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Oink at 519 East South Street, with Mrs Clark formerly Elizabeth Long.

Carl Anthony West Park Place Corry Hospital Anthony Marion Heath Lawrence Oink East South Street Clark Elizabeth Long

Concord School P T A Met Last Evening

Concord School P T A met last evening at the school with over 50 members and guests. Mrs Russell Gusset presided and announced 264 paid members. Mrs Leland Johnston reported on the State P T A Convention in Pittsburgh. Superintendent Swarts urged a kindergarten nursery school and a new high school for Corry. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served. favors were nut clips. Next meeting set for November 25.

Russell Gusset Leland Johnston PB. 1 Pittsburgh Ralph Carroll Russell Clark Clark David L. Swarts Corry T. 8. Kelsey Marshall Sherwood John Coulter Gerald Whiteley Howard Scholton William Halfast

Women of the Moose Card Party at St Elisabeths Hall

Women of the Moose hold a card party Thursday at St Elisabeths Hall with auction bridge contract bridge and 500. Prizes for high and low scorers, a door prize, and refreshments follow. Mrs Charles Thompson chairs, with a large committee and 20 tables already reserved to benefit the Moose treasury.

Sue Wyoren Biue St. Elisabeth's Hall Charles "Thompson Thompson W. P Thiessen Jessie Mason Dorothy May Ann Lang Mloward Gates Harold Jackson David Morgan Lawrence Rayner Lolwen Walter DeJean

Mrs Bracken Hosts Bridge Club Meeting at North Center Residence

Mrs. O W Bracken hosted her bridge club on a Tuesday evening at North Center street home. Mrs E B Feldt organized the evening’s award and a dessert course was served during the social hour. Feldt will host next meeting on November 11.

O. W. Bracken OW. Brack

Local Bridge Club Hosts Evening Games and Prizes

The local bridge club met Tuesday evening with two tables in play. Mrs. J Pred Kin ley and Mrs. Howard Ross earned the regular awards while Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh won the special prize. Hostess served dessert. next host is Mrs. Cameden Ruffner on November 1.

Eveuuer Contract Bridge Club J. Pred Kinley Howard Ross Robert Bumbaugh Cameden Ruffner North‘west Street

Judge Laub speaks on Juvenile Court at Rotary meeting

Judge Burton R. Laub of Brie addressed the Rotary Kiwanis and Exchange clubs at the Corry Hotel. He described the Juvenile Court as a last resort after individual case review, with hearings private and background checks on school and church attendance. He noted no alarming delinquency in Erie County and a decline in cases, and announced an out of town guest, District Governor Herman Humke, will visit at the next Rotary meeting.

Burton R. Laub Brie Rotary, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs Rotary Club Corry Laub Erie County Glenn C. Mead Philadelphia Herman Humke Punxsutawney

Poetry Society Meeting Highlights with Donne and Halloween

The Poetry Society met Tuesday at the home of Miss Lena Cohen with all members present and two guests Mrs Florence Tillotson of Warren and Mrs Marjorie Clark. John Donne biography and several poems were read along with a Halloween history segment. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for November 1 hosted by Mrs Ira Miller of North Center Street.

Fortry Society Florence Tillotson Warren Marjorie Clark Lena Cohen North Center Street John Donne Hallowe'en Lou Ira Miller North Certer Street

Mrs John Williams Honored At South Center Shower

Mrs John Williams was feted at a stork shower hosted by her at 18 guests on South Center Street. Entertainment included bingo with prizes won by Mrs Williams and several guests. decorations in pink and blue. gifts described as useful and beautiful.

Si. Nuvery Sunu South Center Street John Williams Bingo Williams Philip Sample Emory Goates Charles Weston, Jr Mabel Carroty Hunt Bill

Mrs Crawford Honored By Friends Before Okinawa Farewell

Two tables of contract bridge were in play last evening as Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt entertained members of her club. Mrs Richard Schlosser and Mrs Clyde Watson awarded honors and a dessert course followed. Mrs David Crawford who leaves Friday with her twin children to join Lt Crawford at Okinawa received a farewell lingerie gift.

David Crawford Richard Muckinhaupt First Avenue Richard Schlosser Clyde Watson Lt. Crawford Okinawa

Truman Williams Celebrates Second Birthday At Home

Two year old Truman Williams was honored yesterday at a party hosted by his grandmother Mrs Edward Gridis at 118 Franklin Street. Nineteen guests attended as games were played and cake ice cream and coffee were served. Decorations were pink and blue and he received many gifts.

Truman Williams Edward Gridis Franklin Street Truman

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