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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
5
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Charles Anderson’s home on North Center with 17 members present. Mrs. Gerald Staples led. new member Mrs. Donald Hall welcomed. The outside church bulletin board, funded by the Aid, will be erected Monday. The October meeting date is the ath.
Twenty four members and guests met at Mrs Provence Tove's home on East Frederick Street for an important meeting. Mrs H H Redding was reelected president as officers were chosen, with Mrs A W Rauscher vice president and others including secretary Elloise Porter treasurer Melvin Shambaugh and pianist Harry Hickle.
Sunday School of Emmanuel Episcopal Church hosted a class party at 4 PM with eight primary members and four guests at Wayne street residence. Attendees included Roth Elien Abbey Judy Dwyer Maury Ann Nichols Paul Dwyer Jr Rocky Clu John Shotzbarger John Nich oly Donny Neylon Mary Beth Clu Mary Shotzbarge Nestin Batty Rutties Mats. Outdoor yard games followed by bonfire at 6:30 PM and hot dogs with pie served.
The Corry City Chapter No. 17 Order of the Eastern Star held its first Fall meeting in the Horn block rooms on North Center street. Thirty three members attended with Mrs. Donna Whitehead presiding. Plans covered a district meeting at Conneaut Lake on September 17 and a Sept 22 public dinner and card party at Conneaut Country Club.
The Lawson family reunion was held Sunday at the old Turner Hill homestead now owned by Mr and Mrs Will Dyckes. Sixty seven members attended making it the largest reunion to date with out of town relatives from Elmira Geloron Findley Lake N Y Warren Albion Pa and Cortland Kinsman Ohio. A fried chicken dinner and games followed, and officers were re elected for next year with the Sunday after Labor Day chosen again as the meeting date.
Members of the Luliprin Tien Society and families gathered at Mead Park at 6 o clock for a tureen dinner. A bountiful meal was served and enjoyed by all. On October tnd Mrs C Z Hilde ani of Bash Prosselt street will host the next regular society meeting.
Twelve members of the Corry Navy Mothers Club met in the union rooms last evening for a brief business session led by Commander Catherine Watt. The main topic was the membership drive the group is planning. The meeting adjourned.
Club Social gatherings last evening hosted by a resident on Franklin Street honored Mrs Frederick Walsh with a stork shower. Bingo crowned winners Miss Butt Bennett and Mrs Dipporah Miller and Mrs Charles Bennett. Gerald Williams attended as out of town guest. A late supper featured lime meat salad Ritz crackers relishes pecan pie and coffee. The table centered with a cradle full of flowers.
The Emmanuel Guild of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at the homes of Mrs. Eltmear Wassink and Mrs. Carl Smith on East Bond Street yesterday afternoon. Seven to ten members attended. Rev. Joseph F. Clit gave readings. Mrs. Velma Moore presided and named Mrs. Wassink to the county tuberculosis examination committee. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be a green dinner on October 40th at Findley Lake with Rev. and Mrs. Clair visiting.
Mrs Fred Snapp at 262 West Frederick entertained fourteen guests yesterday honoring Mrs Margaret Finshies of Miami Florida who is visiting. The gathering featured ice cream cake and coffee with attendees including Mrs John Newcomb Mrs William Swan Mrs Ruth Weidner and others from the local community.
Rev H Ray Haris of United Brethren Church opened the morning as the Exe County W C T U gathered for the final day at the Methodist Church. Officers elected include President Mrs Sylvia Bemis Erie Vice President Mrs Bertha Sheldon Erie Second Vice President Mrs Ethel Kidder North East Recording Secretary Mrs Virgil Lanson Erie Corresponding Secretary Mrs Sadie Johnson Erie Treasurer Mrs Nellie Wright Brie. Rev R R Merriman of the Corry Ministerial Association spoke after noon.
A grand opening for the remodeled Hotel Cory featured the Cory Room and Gold Room dining areas. Over 135 guests dined in the main room from 4:30 to 9:30, while the Gold Room lounge stayed packed. Miss Joan Brown played a new spinet piano as guests toured the Corr y Row. Attending were Emery Hotel Corporation executives Lester R. Edwards Leo Gratz and A Satterwhite Brad ford. Manager Louis Valentine and staff welcomed local residents to the event.
The Birthday Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs Willard Shreve's Essex Street home to honor Mrs William Fiemple. Binga entertained. prizes went to Mrs Robert Tripp and Mrs Lyle Shreve. A pink white color scheme decorated the table with flowers and a large birthday cake. a two course lunch was served. Mrs Hemple received a fine purse of money as a gift.
Mrs. William Randall entertained eleven children at Patty Ann Randall's birthday party at the Randall Summer cottage in Columbus. The event ran from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday. Guests played outdoors and enjoyed birthday cake, ice cream, and chocolate milk. Patty Ann received many fine gifts.
Wirka stated at a news conference that the interpretation placed on executive orders by the board is in question. Walter Mason, AFL alternate member, said Steelman may have the right to override. The board voted not to put the question to Steelman, who leads economic stabilization and reconversion efforts.
Five birth notices listed from Corry area families. The Vanderhoof and Post couples report newborns at Cary Hospital. Becker family welcomes a son at 24 West Park Place. Adams welcomes a daughter at Corry Hospital. Dickie family greets a son in North East.
President Truman weighs drastic measures to end the seamen strike as Congress remains out of session. He earlier invoked emergency powers during railroad and coal disputes and contemplates forcing a law if needed. Legal questions linger on presidential and Steelman authority amid wage and price policy shifts.
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