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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

5

Silver Tea Fetes Mrs Tracy W Whitehead Hostess

Fifteen members of the W. 3, 0.8. Circle No. 3 of the Methodist Shiarrah met at the East Pleasant street home of Mrs Tracy W Whitehead for a silver tea session. Mrs OL A Mountain, president, led the routine business and a dinner for the combined meeting of three circles was planned. A musical program featured vocal solos by Miss Jean Marie Johnston and Jack Whitehead, with piano accompaniment by Miss Janice Johnston. Miss Blakeslee shared travels in the Near East, and relatives visiting from Erie and other towns were noted attending events and weddings in the area. The event raised funds for the treasury and the next session was announced for Oktober 5th at a to-be-announced location.

T. W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Tracy W. Whitehead OL A. Mountain Jerome Keri Irving Berlin Jean Marie Johnston Schubert Gitlez Jack Whitehead Nevin Romberg Miss Johnston Mr. White Ead Janice Johnston Ralph Blakeslee Spartansburg Near East Blakeslee Whitehead Fred York Willis Brown Treasury

Miss Joanne Wate Weds William McEllan in Union City

Miss Joanne Miriam Wate daughter of Mr and Mrs Neckers married William McEllan of Union City. The ceremony was at 2 PM Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage in Union City followed by a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Guests came from Clymer Sherman Union City Saegertown Corry and Allegany New York.

Joanne Wate William McEllan Joanne Miriam Wate Neckers Union City Evangelical United Brethren Church Clymer Sherman Saegertown Corry Allegany N.Y

Betty Peterson Weds Witold Szymecki at Findley Lake Church

Miss Betty Ann Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle J Peterson Findley Lake and Witold Szymecki son of Mr and Mrs Marcel Szymecki Sr Erie were married Saturday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Findley Lake in a candlelight ceremony. Rev Paul Hunter officiated as guests heard music by Mary TenHagen and Marilyn TenHagen. The bride wore a white marquisette over satin gown and long train with red bodice and veil, and carried red roses with an orchid. After a reception for 150 at the Peterson home the couple left for a week in Canada and Toronto Fair before settling in a new trailer on Shannow road Weslmay [likely Weslby] after September 7. The couple will reside in Erie area with Szymecki employed at Hammermill Paper Co and the bride at General Electric in Erie. Guests from Dunkirk, Sherman, Clymer, Derby, Corry, North East and Erie attended.

Betty Peterson Betty Ann Peterson Merle J. Peterson Findley Dake Witold Seymecki Marcel Saymecki Erie Evangelical United. Brethren Church Findley Lake Paul»Hunter Mary TenHagen Marilyn ‘TenHagen Rose Mary Williams Marcel Szymecki, Jr Mahlon Hubbard Clymer Boyd Doxtader Finley Lake Peterson Edward Dockney Canada Toronto Shannow Road Wes Jeyville Szymecki Clymer Central High Scholol General Electric East High School Hammermill Paper Co Dunkirk Sherman Derby Corry North East Verona Pottersdale Titusville Gorain Oakandl Calls

New Era Club Picnic Held After Meeting

The New Era Club of the Presbyterian Ghixoh held a picnic at Mead Park after a meeting at the Hall. Mrs Arthur Cochrai presided as chair and the group adjourned to Mrs Mar olds Sweet ontrae Way for a brief business and social session. The next gathering plans were not clearly stated.

New Era Club New Era ‘Club Presby Ferium Ghixoh Mead Fark Arthur ¥. Cochrai Ueat Tolr Anid Mra Mar Old Sweet Tories Denby Gill

Howell Duplicate Bridge Event At American Legion

Sev en couples competed in a Howell game at the American Legion home last evening. Kinley duo won first with 74 points, Hughes Ott pair second with 66, and Lang Rowe group third with 64. Bracken accepting reservations for September 13 play.

American Legion Howell J. Fred Kinley James Hughes Robert A. Ott W. Jones H. Langdon Rowe C. W. Bracken

Davis Hosts Friends for Bridge Evening

Mr and Mrs H J Davis entertained a group of friends Wednesday evening on West Congress Street. Three tables of contract bridge were in play. prizes were renewed by Mrs John Blatt Bruce Sweet Mrs Sweet and Robert Ott Sr. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sweet of Buffalo Mr and Mrs William Blatt of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Harold Powell Mr and Mrs John A Blatt and Mr and Mrs Olirom. A delicious salad course was served.

Horne J. Doyle West Congress Street John Blatt Bruce Sweet Sweet Robert Ott Buffalo Williamy Blatt Pittsburgh Harold Powell John A. Blatt Olirom City

Women of Aid Society Comforter for Needy Family

Ten members of the Women’s Aid Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church tied a comforter for a local needy family yesterday afternoon at the North Center street home of vice president Mrs E Bush. Mrs Bush led devotions and President Mrs Guy Bennin conducted a brief meeting. The hostess served jello Ritz crackers cookies and coffee. An all day meeting is planned for September 22 with Mrs Rosa Westley on Worth street.

Women’s Skid Society Women's Aid Society Evangelical United Brethren Church North Center Street E. &. Bush Bush Guy Bennin Rosa Westley Worth Street

Bingo Club Meeting Hosted by Jillian Oltaney

Nine club members plus one guest, Mrs. Nellie Marts of Bradford, attended last evening. Hostess Jillian Oltaney from West Smith Street arranged refreshments of potato salad, rolls, pickles, doughnuts and coffee. Prizes were won by Mrs. Joseph Henlin and Mrs. Mary Stafford. date for next meeting is September Lithis.

Nellie Marts Bradford Jillian Oltaney West Smith Street Joseph Henlin Mary Stafford

Dorcas Class Party At Mead Park Farewells Noted

Dorcas Class held a social at Mead Park last evening with farewell gifts of lingerie for Mrs. A. Gray Stine who moves to Marion Ohio and Mrs. Howard Swanson who departs for Mt. Alto Pennsylvania. The next class meeting is September 16.

Fenny-Twl v Dorcas Mead Park A. Gray Stine Marion, O Howard Swanson Mt. Alto

Miss June Long Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Miss June Long was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at her West Con Breve street home. Fourteen OC Murphy Co. store employees attended, with Miss Shirley Moyer and others presenting awards. Refreshments featured a pink and white theme, with gifts given to the honored guest.

Mig June Lohr Joseph Skales Gertrude Wood West Con Breve Street OC. Murphy Go Shirley Moyer Miss Long Aliee Roberts Louise Migliacelo

Scavenger Hunt Enjoyed by El Gatito Club Members

A group from the El Gatito Club and four guests enjoyed an evening scavenger hunt hosted by Miss Lucille Malek of 123 West Smith Street. Guests included Miss Romaine McLaughlin of Warren Miss Norma Jean Najites Miss Rosemarie Malek and Miss Erma Fullom of his city. Miss Mary Jane Rovelle won the scavenger prize and Mrs Fullomt and Miss Maxine Gregory won Tripoli prizes. Miss Malek served chili cake and coffee and Miss Gregory of Gould Street will entertain on September ABUL.

el Gatito Club Lucille Malek 123 West Smith Street Romaine McLaughlin Warren Norma Jean Najites Rosemarie Malek Erma Fullom Mary Jane Rovelle Fullomt Maxine Gregory Tripoli

Pigtail Club Elects Officers At Wednesday Meeting

The Pigtail club met at RD 5 with five members present. Miss Shirley Bennett was elected president and Miss Berkhous secretary. Entertainment featured games and dancing with jello, cupcakes, and pop. Next Wednesday Miss Bennett of West Smith Street will entertain.

Pigtail Club Katherine Berkhous RD. 5 Shirley Bennett Berzhous Bennet West Smith Street

Alumni Officers Picnic at Canadohta Lake

Alumni Association officers from last year and the jarent year enjoyed a picnic last evening at Zalzneck cottage Canadohta Lake. A dinner with a bountiful menu accompanied a pleasant social evening and recreation for attendees.

Canadohta CALS Zalzneck Cottage Canadohta Ake

VFW Auxiliary Meets. Plans September Events in Linesville

P W Auxiliary met at the VFW Home on West Washington with Charley Wood in the chair. Ten members attended as plans were announced for a September 42 meeting in Linesville and a Saturday picnic at Cottage Park Columbus. Alice Harvey won the evening’s award. National Auxiliary reports from St Louis were read.

P. W Mire Charley Wood VFW V.rw West Washington Street Wad Linesville Clary B. Haighe Jes Field Cottage Park Columbus Alice Harvey Ie Avenisny Iate St Louis Mbj

Af-Day Session Held by WIM Church Group

Mrs. Sorenson hosted an all day meeting of the WIM of the Church of the Nagwrene with thirty members and ten families in attendance. The program featured devotions by Mrs. Pratt Smith Romans reading, a poem, prayers by Mrs. Martin Anderson and Mr. John Curvike, and remarks by missionary president Mrs. Lois Chapman. The group closed with songs and the next session planned for October 6 at Bear Lake with Mrs. Smith.

FM. S Debs Sorenson Giymer WIM Church of ‘the Nagwrene Woorthow CM. Bailey Ghwiy Sion

Mrs Nichols Hosts WSCS Circle 2 Meeting

Mrs Stanley Nichols of Franain Street hosted Methodist Church WSCS Circle No 2 with President Mrs Benjamin Skinner presiding. Reports were given in the treasurer’s absence and future Octox meeting planned with Mrs Carl Hinman. Ruth Dalvstrand led a lesson from Creat Prayers of the Bible as refreshments were served.

Nichols W.S.C.S Stanley Nichols Franain Street Methodist Church Benjamin Skinner Joseph Guimnon Carl Hinman Maple Avenue Ruth Dalvstrand

Miss Patricia Hill Celebrates Birthday at Wiener Roast

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hill of Columbus hosted a wiener roast for their daughter Patricia on her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reynolds and Enid, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Millen and Charles Jr., plus several local families and friends. A birthday cake was served.

Patricia Hill Mire Harold Hill Columbus Patricia Paul Reynolds Enid Charles Millen Charles, Jr Union City M.S. Reed Edith Lilley Walter Spitman This City

Bessemer and Lake Erie Advances Planned Merger

The Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad announced a merger plan with non-operating lines, gaining stockholder approval. It would unite the Pittsburgh Bessemer and Dale Erie Railroad and the Meadville Conneaut Lake and Linexville Railroad, both leased for years.

Ratl Werger Pittsburgh Bessemer& Lake Erie Railroad Bessemer & Lake Erie Pittsburgh, Bessemer and Dale Erie Railroad Meadville, Conneaut Lake and Linexville

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