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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

5

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Lavina Kysar At Home

Mrs. Lavina Bysar celebrated a birthday hosted by her daughters Mrs. T Allan May and Mrs. Paul M Brynolfson at the May residence on West Washington Street. Guests played contract and auction bridge 500 and bingo with awards going to several players. Celina O Brien won the door prize as refreshments were served amid fall flowers and Halloween decorations.

Lavina Kysar Lavina Bysar T. Allan May Paul M. Brynolfson George Stanford Mildred Denton Louise Williams A. Duke P. M. Waite Ralph Davison Milton van Dresar C. 5. Peebles Celina O'Brien

Women’s Aid Society Sews for Red Cross at Dyne Home

Twenty three members and guests of the Women’s Aid Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the R D 1 home of Mrs. Vern Dyne. With no president present, vice president Mrs. Bush led devotions and the business session. The group sewed girls’ skirts for the Red Cross and planned a November 5 rendezvous with hostess Mrs. Harley Banks.

E.W. B. Women’s Red Cross Women's Aid Society Evangelical United Brethren Church Vern Dyne Guy Bennink B. Bush Dyne Harley Banks North Center Street

Congregational Dinner at Lutheran Church Highlights

One hundred St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church members and guests enjoyed a buffet dinner at the church at 6:20 pm with Halloween decorations. The program featured readings and skits by church members and a film on Lutheran action in China and Europe. Local attendees and other residents were noted in town.

Lutheran Church St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church D. Armour Hillstrom A. E. Tate John Freno Clyde Shorebarger Burr Charley Dahlstrand Elizabeth Lanston Ruth ‘Lanston John Street Treon Society

Miss Mildred Hoenel Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Mildred Hoenel was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her bingo club friends for her upcoming marriage to Richard Orn. Thirteen guests attended with bingo prizes won by Mrs. Lawrence Eckman and Mrs. Lyle Shreve. Decorations were pink and white and refreshments included bridecake jello whipped cream and coffee.

ATS Josephienline Marongstreeh Mildred Hoenel Richard Orn Lawrence Eckman Lyle Shreve

Stitch and Chatter Club Holds Masquerade Halloween Party

Seven members of the Stitch and Chatter Club with husbands and guest Miss Pauline Lindstrom gathered at Miss Pauline Swanson’s home for a masquerade Halloween party. Cards games contests and fortune telling entertained and prizes went to Mrs. Robert Lindstrom and Mrs. Merle Akam. Late servings included macaroni salad baked beans sandwiches doughnuts pie cider and coffee. The next meeting is November 12 at Mrs Akem’s East Pleasant Street when tying a quilt will be on the afternoon agenda.

Anwsu Stitch and Chatter Club Pauline Lindstrom Pauline Swanson Robert Lindstrom Merle Akam Akem East Pleasant

Two Newborns in Corry Hospital Headlines

A son of Rev. and Mrs. Francis G. Whiteman of 13051 White Street, born at Corry Hospital this morning, and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jankowski of 209 Spring Street, also at Corry Hospital.

Francis G. Whiteman White Street Corry Hospital Whiteman Arlene Scheller Walter Jankowski Spring Street

Lars Lyon Honored At East Wayne Store Shower

Ms Ian Downey entertained 27 guests for a store shower Tuesday evening in burg honoring Lars Lyon. Decorations were pink and white with miniature doll favors. Several attendees received awards for games and gifts were presented to Mrs Lyons.

Ray Beagle Lyle Chase Gerald Bagley Lyons

Newlyweds Honored At Reception At Diner Party

Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wickwire were honored at a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thorwald Nielsen following their September 27 wedding. About 35 relatives and friends attended a 4 o clock dinner and gave gifts. out of town guests included multiple Jackmans and Wickwires from nearby towns.

Wruums Frank Wickwire Thorwald Nielsen Victavire Fother Mary Pike A. J. Jackman Buffalo Leon Benwink Ellen Jackman Youngsville Orville Jackman Spartansburg William Daeman Elmer Jackman Chauaunua Donald Benmuk Jimmy Max Nellie Wickwire Columbus Tra Wickwire Merle Jackman Corty Frank Jackman Cutting

Grace Ann Bagley Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Gerald Bagley hosts a birthday celebration for Grace Ann Bagley at East Irving Street residence. Seventeen schoolmates attended the 8th birthday event with awards to Colletta Barton and Patty and Mary Bette Kenpel. A pink white decor theme featured a decorated cake and Halloween favors.

Grace Ann Bagley Gerald Bagley Vidook East Irving Street Grace Ann Colletta Barton Patty Mary Bette Kenpel Hallowe'en

Edward Deschamp Host To Friends

Huyand Deschamp of West Washington Street entertained 11 boys and girls at his home yesterday from 4 to 7 o'clock. The party was a masquerade Hallowe en party with games and stunts and several prizes. Mrs Pall Deschamp served hob dogs with trimmings cup cakes jello and orangeade to the guests. Favorite activities were paper balls and Halloween candies. Decorations matched the season.

Huyand Deschamp West Washington Street Hallowe'en Pall Deschamp

Winter bridge tournament to start next week

The Winter tournament was announced at the weekly duplicate bridge event at the American Legion Home. It starts next Wednesday evening, November 5th, and runs ten weeks with reservations being taken by Mrs. Harold Burgnon. Winners last night for North-South were A J Bong and spouse tied with 83.12. E H Harmon and Fred Kinley were second at 70, H Langdon Rowe and C W Jones third at 78. For East-West, Paul Pizor pair led with 89, Jemnew Humphries pair second at 87.5, C W Bracken and Leon Lindsley third at 77.

R. J. Grady Titusville Grady Loblaw Hela C. H. Rafter Midred Alfred West Park Place Port Lauderdale Fla Alfred Richard Alfred University of the South Sewanee David Crawford David Dianne Erie San Francisco Alt Okinawa Crawford Army Air Corps David Curtis Phyllis Hill Don Engle Vernelia Page Columbus Mary Woodburn Lottsville New Castle Slate Grange N. E. Dodd Paul Trisket H. S. Sampson Greenhurst J. C. Beliwahl Sampson Josephine Romanosky West Church Street Union City Harry Barach West Washington Street Taimestown Arnold Seastead North Center Street Cambridge Springs Bartlett Pennsylvania FL S. Austin M. I. Spaulding Ralph Vander Stanley B. Anderson Carl Smith Robert Desmond Dallas Smiley Columnity Theatre Healy Math Center Street Warren Cora Webb Sugar Grove Fred Snapp West Frederick Street Ralph Davison Waterford Charles Davison Lake Placid N. x Frederick Beall Harvey Loveland Maude Keefe John Obmm Ethel Matthews Youngsville Rebekah Lodge American Legion Harold Burgnon A. 3. Bong E. H. Harmon Fred Kinley H. Langdon Rowe C. W. Jones East West Paul Pizor Jemnew Humphries C. W. Bracken Leon Lindsley

Hallowe'en Party At Platt Home For Local Youths

Miss Katherine Ann Platt hosted a Halloween gathering at 6 30 to 3 00 on South Center Street with 16 children in costume. Miss Roxanna Hansen and Miss Patricia Ahl won awards for games and skits. Margaret Platt served refreshments and each guest got candy favors in pumpkin holders.

HSS Jer eItt Katherine Annn Platt Hallowe'en Platt South Center Street Roxanna Hansen Patricia Ahl Margaret Platt

Plank Road Club Plans Tureen Dinner

Plank Road Club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Floy Spenser of BD 5 and eight members present. The group enjoyed games and contests with Mrs Arthur Miller and Mrs Lawrence Miller hosting. They served pumpkin pie with whipped cream cheese doughnuts cider and coffee. A tureen dinner is planned for a November meeting with the sunshine sisters revealed and $1 gifts exchanged. The fall date and place will be announced soon.

le Plank Road Cluv Floy Spenser B.D. 5 Arthur Miller Lawrence Miller Spencer Sunshine Sisters

Teen Town Halloween Party Set At Jutor High School

Tonight from 7 30 to 10 30 oclock the Teen Town Halloween party will be held at the Jutor High School gymnasium. Games with prizes, a program and movies are planned. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance is expected.

M. G Leen Town

Cutting Panthers 44 Club Hold Hallowe'en Party

The Cutting Panthers 44 Club met at Miss Ruth Wright's home on Tuesday for a Halloween party. A brief business meeting was held and games were played. Awards went to Jean McCray Sally Bayle Bernice Bayle Joanne Bayle and Marlene Redding. Cider doughnuts and pumpkin pie were served. McCray hosts November 10.

Cutting Panthers Ruth Wright Hallowe'en Jean McCray Sally Bayle Bernice Bayle Joanne Bayle Marlene Redding McCray

Halloween Party At East Wayne Home

Miss Betty Lou West hosted a Hal loween gathering at her West Wayne street residence on a Wednesday evening. Ten girls attended and enjoyed ten fresh menus of sandwiches cake cookies and soft drinks with Miss Velma West assisting her sister. The lilac origin note mentions its Persian to European journey in the 16th century.

West Home Betty Lou West East Wayne Street Miss Weel Velma West

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