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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

5

Rehoboth Class Party Ends With Farewell Gift

The Rehoboth Glass of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a 4 Hallowe'en party with about 30 members. They met at a campfire near the church, visited the old power house at Clymer, and awarded best costumes to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olson and Harold Lloyd. A business session at the Ten-Hillisen home was led by Vernon Welch. Mrs. John Westley attended and led a devotional. Refreshments included sandwiches doughnuts and coffee. A farewell gift was given to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gady who plan to move to Alton.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Clymer Robert Olson Harold Lloyd Everebt Ten- Hillisen Clifford Gady Aliyon

High School Band To Perform At War Ren-Gerry Game

The Dusty denier High School band will perform this evening at Love land Field during the War ren Gerry football game. The band, led by H. Lynn Rice, will feature Thanksgiving music including an Indian ceremonial dance with Miss Ruby Hildebrand in a leading role.

Succees Dusty Denier Warren-Gerry Loveland Field H. Lynn Rice Ruby Hildebrand

Presbyterian choir holds Halloween party at church

Members of the Presbyterian Church choir their husbands wives and friends enjoyed a Hallowe en party at the rehearsal hour last evening. Mr and Mrs William Leaby of Wright street entertained them in masquerade costumes. Grimes and refreshments followed the rehearsal and a delightful time was reported by those attending.

Presbyterian Church Choir Hallowe'en William Leaby Wright Street Itose

Teen Town Opens With Costume Contest at Junior High

Over two hundred attended the Teen Town event at the Junior High School gym. Judges announced winners including Robert Scott Sally Dickinson Eddie Hatch Betty West and others. Games featured a disappearing clothespins contest won by Harold McLean and Ted May plus a Ghost Stars treasure hunt.

Hal Jone Robert Scott Sally Dickinson Eddie Hatch Betty West John Parsons Barbara Johnson Tommy Stroup James Kelsey Nestor Aymong Mary Sue Williams Harold McLean Ted May Witchestor Aymony Sound Glin Patty Hunt Don McCaslin Mariolyn Ingram Patty Fleming Francine Maloney Dorothy Patterson Evelyn Anderson Gloria Ohrn Don Blynt Edward Giscoma Merritt Hunt C. 5. Wallace Leslie Wells Russell Cassett Charles Stewart Clyde Shotzbarger J Joseph R. Clair Annessi Shotabarger

Weekend trips and local notices widen circle of acquaintances

The piece lists many residents traveling for visits to Boston Miami and West Virginia while others attend church meetings and social events. It notes arrivals departures and weekend plans of families including the Armitages Canbys and Haines, plus a Presbyterian Junior Sunday School Halloween party with prizes and a hot dish supper.

Rev. F. G. Whiteman Honored by Brotherhood Party

The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church held a gathering at M. BE. Shambsangh's East Pleasant street home to honor Rev. Francis G. Whiteman who became a father to a son the previous morning. Eighteen men enjoyed games and gifts, with sandwiches doughnuts and coffee served.

F. G. Whiteman The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church M. BE. Shambsangh East Pleasant Street Francis G. Whiteman Whiteman

Local Club Hosts Halloween Scavenger Hunt Event

Nine EL Gallio Club members and three guests gathered at the East Weydyrick Street home of the Wilsses Mabté and Bloem Anthony for a Halloween scavenger hunt. Opal HN and Lubilly Malek won the tame and apple prize. Laurence Wade and Mrs Wilbur Tucson also triumphed. Hosts provided doughnuts pumpkin pie cakes cider and coffee for guests. Miss Jara Hill will host on November 12 at 149 Gould Street.

EL Gallio Club Betty Onin Edidn Wykof Kienbeth Samick Jara Hill Gould Street

Women of the Moose Card Party at St Elizabeth Hall

The Women of the Moose held a card party at St Elizabeth Hall Thursday evening with tables for contract bridge 500 and other games. Prizes were awarded to high and low scorers and about 20 dollars was raised for the treasury. Mrs Charles Thompson chaired the event with help from other members.

St. Elizabeth’s Hiall Women of the Moose Ele Gante Warren Hutchison Walter Wotus SCC Ralph Ziexler Harry Barach Joh Phelps, Jr William Heath Louise William Merle Triscult Treasury Charles Thompson

Masquerade Halloween Party For Local Youths

Young people gathered at East Congress Street yesterday for a masquerade Halloween party hosted by Elizabeth Reyda, Reyda, and John Reyda with Mrs Joseph Reyda assisting. Seventeen youths enjoyed games like ducking for apples. Chuckie Haenel and Miss Reyda won best costumes. refreshments included cookies doughnuts chocolate milk and noisemakers and candy were handed out.

Elizabeth, Reyda John Reyda Joseph Reyda East Congress Strees Yesteyday Hallowe'en Chuckie Haenel Miss Reyda

Women’s Relief Corps District Convention Report

Members of Women’s Relief Corps No 49 met in North East for the District VB 3 Convention. Morning session from 12:40 featured Varleys Corps reporting. Robert Rownd of Ringway, national GAR commander, spoke. afternoon work guided by North East group. Awards: Alma Gardner oldest, Clara Hill youngest, Joseph Gentilindh special, Baie Golden farthest distance. Next convention to be in this city with local hostesses. Mrs K D Brown elected district president and Mrs Leon Wynn secretary.

Yesterfay Uy Women’s Relief Corps No North East Varleys Corps Robert Rownd Ringley Gar Wis Alma Gardner Cotry Clara Hill Corry Joseph Gentilindh Baie Golden Ridgway K. D. Brown Leon Wynn

Inquisitors' Club Masquerade Tonight at T O O F Hall

The Inquisitors' Club hosts a masquerade Halloween party from 10 to 1 at the T O O F Hall. Raymond Mite Company employees and guests are invited for a gala evening with dancing music by Mrs. Wilma Lowe. Richard Orn chairs the event with Allen Aikens, Raymond DL, and Joseph Pitcavage assisting.

Hallowe'en T. O Raymond Mte. Company Wilma Lowe Arehe Richard Orn Allen Aikens Raymond DL Aind Joseph Pitcavage

Miss Mildred Haenel Honored At Shower

Miss Mildred Haenel who will marry Richard Orn soon was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Miss Evelyn Wiggers and Miss Mary Orn at Mary Orn’s East Pleasant Street home. Seven guests attended and prizes were awarded for card play. Hostesses served salad cake and coffee as Miss Haenel received a shower of gifts.

Mildred Haenel Richard Orn Evelyn Wiggers Mary Orn East Pleasant Street Angie, Baressi Mary Hnatysyyn Geraldine Hulett Miss Haenel

J C Class Dinner at Tarbell s Inn and Secret Sisters

The J C Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church met at Tarbell s Inn for a dinner. Officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs Gerald Staples, Vice President Mrs Leon Root, Secretary Mrs W W Waterhouse, Treasurer Mrs Harold Sweet. A harvest dinner is planned for November 21 at the church and new secret sisters were announced.

J.C Tarbell’s J. O Presbyterian Church Tarbell's Inn Snyder Circle Gerald Staples Leon Root W. W. Waterhouse Harold Sweet Clyde Johnston North Eset Donald Clark A. L. Rathbun

Fatal shooting under investigation near Bordentown

State Police investigate the fatal shooting of 23 year old Alice Manning of Prospect Heights whose body was found at a Route 25 service station operated by her husband. Corporal John McGee said a patrol responding to an early morning accident report found Manning dead with a bullet wound to the front.

Peobe Bordentown N. J State Police Alice Manning Prospect Heights He Husband John McGee Columbus Barracks Wheck Manning Aront

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