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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1944

Page

5

Shower Honors Mrs. Robt Shannon At Wright Street Home

Hostesses Mrs Richard Hurlbut Mrs Robert Pleming and Mrs Gerald Banley entertained 26 friends last evening at the Hurlbut home on Wright Street. They complimented Mrs Shannon with a shower of gifts and refreshments. Games and contests added to the event. Rosbuds were given to the honoree.

Richard Hurlbut Robert Pleming Gerald Banley Hurlbut Wright Street Robert Shannon

Birthday gathering for Miss Marjorie Lathrop in Line form

Mrs Frank Lathrop entertained Wednesday evening in line form nine Wiener Joust Nonorine guests including Estelle Johnson Bessie Castrantas Gerald Staples Winfield Williams Lee Richard Bagholmer and Marie Landers. Marjorie Lathrop received several nice gifts during her birthday celebration.

Marjorie Lathrop Frank Lathrop Estelle Johnson Bessie Castrantas Gerald Staples Winfield Williams Ag Son Lee Richard Bagholmer Marie Landers Lattwrop

Wedding in Port Alberni United in Measured Ceremony

Penonal SOCIETY reports a late summer wedding at Port Alberni Ontario as Irene Sylvit Houge of Port Alberni weds Sgt Arthur Douglas Loveland son of Hendersonville North Carolina and formerly of Corry. Reception at Norwegian Hall followed by brief honeymoon. Various local residents and visitors cited with travel plans and greetings to and from armed services members and relatives through Meadville area.

Avan Anghob Unirc Port Alberni Ont Glen Stevenson Ates Irene Sylvit Houge Arthur Douglas Loveland C. C. Loveland Hendersonville N. C Corry

St Edward’s P T A Elects New Officers

Mrs Thomas Burkhart was elected president of St Edward’s Parent Teachers Association at a dinner meeting in the school hall Wednesday evening. Other officers named are Mrs Albert Ross, vice president, Mrs Margaret Freeman, secretary, and Mrs Joseph Jungfliesch. A tureen dinner was served to a large gathering of parents, teachers, and friends. The retiring president Mrs Frank Gravino introduced the teachers to the parents. An upcoming rim mage sale was planned with Mrs Edward T Hopkins as chairman. The meeting changed to the second Wednesday of each month. The retiring officers will serve on the refreshment committee at the next meeting.

George Stanford, Jr Washington, D. C William D. Hazel New York City Julius Sussman Leen Hacel Pred Beardsley Mre D. Wilcox C. A. Myers Meadville William Moore Cleveland Hiram Blakeslee Matilda Petit Edinboro Hamot Erie I Aero Supply Kenneth Jackson Raymond Clark Walter Dundon Camp Grubox Oklahoma Phillip Benjamine D. Armour -Hill Istrom Frank Raymond Minijorie Peck Jacksonville Fla E . Steele Malcolm Haines Fort Belvoir George Anderson Ina Thomas Wesleyville Thomas Bettes EM Ames Ames Dayton Jack Bilquist Philadelphia Pa. Delo West Pleasant Street Arihuy Collins DuBois Cor- FY Warren Hazel Merker East Pleasant Street Warren Ross Cambridge Springs Fir William Randal Camp Gruber Okla James Belman Chicago Tucson Ariz Frank Sherwood Mike Kowalski Gamp Haan Calif v Marion Blark Olean Fred A. Dele Minnie Perkins Ene Lulu Ford Onessie Plate St. Vincent's Hospital St. Edward Frank Gravino Graves Edward T. Hopkins

First Youths' Dance Proved Successful at St Helward's

A parish school social at St Helward's last evening drew a lively turnout of high school youths for a Wednesday Winter dance. Organizing Rev Fr P P Sharpe and chaperones Mr Mrs Sullivan Gravina Rheadstee Lynch Hannan Nantes. Jukebox and phonograph music ran from 3:30 to 11. The crowd signaled plans for more events and perhaps a mid winter dance with a full orchestra if the series continues.

St. Helward’s School P. P. Sharpe St. Thomas’ Church James Sullivan Frank Gravina Rheadstee Agnes Lynch Fred Hannan Don Nantes

U B Missionary Institute Event in Youngsville

Thirty five members and friends of the Y B Women’s Missionary Society held a fellowship dinner and business session in Youngsville. Plans were made to attend the Fallstitute on September 27 with medical missionary Mabel Silver as speaker. The society reserved three pews and set October 12 for the next meeting at Mrs Tha Jewell’s home.

U. B. Missionary Institute Youngsville Y. B. Women’s Missiona Society Harold Randall Fallstitute Mabel Silver Africa W. M.A Alfred Haenel Austin Johnson Pred Wandes John Westley Herold Lloyd Hugh Mosher Tha Jewell Duane Sirest

Introducing a daughter born yesterday at Corry Hospital

Mr and Mrs Pater Mullick of 218 West Washington Street announce the birth of a daughter yesterday after noon at Corry Hospital. A separate notice states Mr and Mrs Richy ard Merker welcomed a son at WCA Hospital in Jamestown on September 1.

Corry Hospital Pater Mullick West Washington Street Richyard Merker WCA Jamestown

W R C Members To Attend Convention

Seventeen members and friends of the Women's Relief Corps gathered at Mrs. Rose Westley’s Worth Street home for a birthday campfire. August and September birthdays were honored, a noon dinner was served, and a business session planned a Halloween party and the October 6 Meadville convention. Next meeting set for Thursday in the lab rooms.

Women's Relief Corps Rose Westley Worth Street Corps Aft—Armioon Hallowe'en Meadville

Local Couple Wed in Youngsville

Leila Barphart of Clarion PA and Anthony Potemsti of Spastansture wed September 2 at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. John McCanna in Yousizsville. The Rev Dwight Jack officiated. The bride wore a pale blue frock with white accessories and a shoulder corsage. Attendant Mrs McCapna wore blue white accessories and a corgue. The bride will be employed at Aro Supply and will reside with her husband at West Columbus.

Youngsville James Barphart Clarion Leila Anthony Potemsti Spastansture Molock John McCanna Yousizsville Dwight Jack

Plan District P PTA Meeting In October

Plan District P PTA convened in October with twenty two members meeting in the Library. Officers and committees were named including legislative hospitality and publications. The group voted to invite the district meeting to October 26 and tentatively plan for the state meeting in Philadelphia October 10 11 and 12.

Cornell PTA Epel Haight Leon Brows R.L. Davison J. 3. Heerlein Phill Nick Aslaned Blanchard Arm Baesst Yack School Pred Beall Joreph Guignon Hiarry Markert Dowton Philadelphia Uth Morea Leslie Wells

Emmanuel Guild Holds First Session Since Long Hiatus

The Emmanuel Guild met Thursday with twelve members and Rev and Mrs G Philip Jung in attendance. Ms Mia Drought hosted at Spring Street residence. The season aims to sew quilts for a charitable institution, with Mrs C N Robarts hosting next at Sermd Avenue.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Gulla Mia “Drought Spring Street G. Philip Jung Emmanuel Church Servei Thefternoon Cloisé C. N. Robarts Sermd Avenue

Rebekahs Plan Sole Saturday Meeting Sept 23

The Rebekah Helping Hand Club held a meeting in the T. O. O. Hall with seventeen members present. A business session agreed to hold a fellowship event on September 23 at the Hall followed by a committee prepared tureen dinner.

Rebekahs Rebekahy Alwniwice Waa Frlecieakce Eile Nall Foneld Carter Oscar Fritz Ais

J O Y Sunday School Class Picnics at Mead Park

Ten members and teacher Mrs. Fred Kinley of the J C Y Class of the First Presbyterian Sunday School met at Mead Park for aWirer roast and outdoor evening. A brief business session planned for October includes officer elections.

Park Ten Fred’ Kinley First Presbyterian Sunday’ School Mead Park

Martin Graves Betrothal and Warren Wedding Plans

Mr and Mrs Carl Martin of Warren formerly Corry announce the engagement of their daughter Rachael to Glenn Graves of Warren. The wedding is set for September 30 and will be a notable local event in Warren and surrounding communities.

Martin-Graves Carl, Martin Warren Corry H. D Rachael Glenn Graves

Polio Talk At Corry Kiwanis Dinner At Ritz

Dr Graham spoke on infantile paralysis at a Corry Kiwanis Club dinner at the Ritz Restaurant. He presented statistics from medical societies noting polio’s spread, immunity in older people, and how the germ is contracted through the mouth. President G C Wengert led a business session outlining fall and winter benefit plans before adjournment.

Corry Kiwanis Club Ritz Graham Pennsylvania Lime Clib G. C. Wengert

Corry Grange Hosts Pomona Session at One County Hall

Corry Grange hosted County Pomona Grange No. 4 with members and friends from West Green, Union City, Waterford, Corry, Take Shore, and Glover Leaf Granges. The day began at 10 with rites, greetings, and a noon basket lunch, followed by group singing and committee appointments. An impressive service led by H. E. Burnham included a dedication featuring over 200 blue stars and 2 gold stars.

West Greone Union City Waterford Corry Take Shore Glover Leaf Wileh

Card Club Dinner Hostess Hosts at West Frederick Street

Mrs McCracken entertained her card club last evening after dinner at the Hotel Corry. At 6:20 p m delicious fried chicken was served and Tater cards were played at the McCracken residence. Honors went to Mrs Langdon Rowe and Mrs W H Scott. Mrs Rowe will entertain next Thursday evening.

Hotel Corry McCracken West Frederick Street Langdon Rowe W. H. Scott Rowe Will Quertain Dickinson LeRoy Dickinson O. F. S. Club West Wayne Street Ight Ross Pehlman Ross Mead R. B Viuuierham North Center Street

Party At Country Club Honors Miss Lindsley

A farewell party at the Derry Country Club honored Miss Phyllis Lindsley who departs this weekend for New York City to begin commuter training at Katherine Gibbs School. About forty friends attended the Tash evening with late dinner, gifts, and dancing as the main features.

Phyllis Lindsley New York City Katherine Gibbs Derry Migs Lindsley

Bogert Schick Nuptials At Erie Last Evening

Reverend Colley officiated at a single ring Methodist wedding in Erie uniting Miss Geraldine Schick and Robert Bogert of the city. Attendants were Miss Katherine Bogert and Charles Sutter. The couple plans a Cape May wedding trip and will reside at 214 South Center Street.

Bogert Schick Erie Thomas Colley Methodist Geraldine Schick Robert Bogert Jessie Bogert Katherina Bogert Charles Sutter Miss Bogert Cape May N. J Charles Bogert South Center Street Mr. Bogert Leland Crascut

Dinner Party at Pittsfield Inn Honors Cpl George Orcutt

Cpl George Orcutt on furlough was guest of honor at a Pittsfield Inn dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs James Lewis and Mr and Mrs D Armour Hillstrom. A social hour followed at the Hillstrom home on Wright Street with a round robin letter written. Guests included Mr and Mrs EU Ames of Williamsville.

Pittsfield Inn George Orcutt West Frederick Street Pittseld Inn James Lewis D. Armour Hillstrom Cavers Wort Ield Hillstromg Wright Street Roger Brows EU Ames Williamsville

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