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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1947

Page

5

Nazarene Group Social Evening At Debs Sorenyon Farm

Friendly Bible Church of the Nazarene Sunday School members and friends held a wiener and corn roast Friday at the Debs Sorenyon farm east of Clymer. About forty attended for visiting, group singing, and a vocal sale by Robert Pax of Younger town.

Nazarene Friendly Bible Church of the Nazarene Sunday School Debs Sorenyon Clymer Robert Pax Youngertown Scott Bailey Clarence Bailey Martin Anderson Cottage Park Arthur Barton

Miss Inez Fitch Honored At Shower

Miss Inez Fitch was honored at a Saturday evening shower hosted by Hye and Lona Merker on East Pleasant Street. Out of town guests included Mrs A D Fitch, Mrs Barry Wilson, Miss Charlotte Rouse, Mrs Vina Young, and Miss Fitch from Upton City. Games and contests with prizes went to Miss Helen Rowe, Miss Royse, Mrs Edna Bienehard, Mel Pitch, and Mrs R J Fogle. decorations featured pastels and gifts were presented by Jack and Jimmy Merker in bridal attire. Virginia Smith of Olean, formerly of the city, visited Paul M Brynolfson and his wife on Park Street.

Inez Fitch Hye Lona Merker East Pleasant Street Ine Fitch A. D. Fitch Barry Wilson Charlotte Rouse Vina Young Fitch Upton City Helen Rowe Royse Edna Bienehard Mel. Pitch R. J. Fogle Miss Fifen Jack Jimmy Merker

Local society notes bridge tournament closes at Cony Country Club

Seventy two bridge enthusiasts met yesterday afternoon at the Cony Country Club for the Northwestern Pennsylvania District American Contract Bridge League invitational event hosted by the Corry Bridge Association. Twenty residents attended from Corry with guests from Warren Jamestown Erie and Girard. Final scores will be announced Wednesday as Jack Thompson of Erie handles score sheets. The day included a dinner served by the Country Club ladies under Mrs. C. T. Anderson.

Cony Country Club Pennsylvania American Contract Bridge League Corry Bridge Association Warren Jamiestown Erie Girard Jack Thompson Thompson Country Club C. T. Anderson Walter H. Scott J. Frey Kinley C. W. Jones James Hughes

Failing Bryant Engagement Announced

This morning Mr and Mrs Howard J Hammond of R D 4 Corry announced the engagement of their daughter Penry Joyce Failing to Cortland R Bryant son of Mr and Mrs George W Bryant of Melrose Mass Miss Failing a Corry High School class of 1942 and Pennsylvania State College graduate 1945 teaches nursery school at Patterson Child Gate Center Philadelphia Bryant a Melrose High School graduate 1946 and Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston later commissioned at the Adjutant General's School Fort Washington MD spent six and one half years in the Army serving in the Pacific four major campaigns He will enter Eastern Theological Seminary Overbrook Philadelphia on September 2 with no wedding date set.

Mary Purtle Kathryn Purtle Mina L Terry Gongord Street James CG. Hengst Philadelphia Howard Walters Snyder Circle Jack Miller Pittsburgh North Center Street Mary Gertrude Hannan Visi Sted Fred Hannan West Washington Street Mercer Theresa Roach Jamestown J. Roach Fast Main Street Barbara Rich Roach Rich Alberta Alleane Jossie Wojtaszek Bmsiness Clifford Denning Charles Kinley Cleveland Morris Wickwire Seattle Wash Harold Brown Wickwire Navy Robert Hurlbert George Hurlbert West Smith Street Bloomington Ind University of Indiana Morris McCuan Erie Lawrence Wallace Sherman Mabel Kibbie North East Arthur McCray Lovells Harriett Bartow Punxsutawney A. B. Rehnborg Ernst South Street Loth Thiel College Greenville John Windahl Jr. Feinbore Patricia Ohm Villa Maria College Frank Laurie William Gumbleton Buffalo Buland Harvey James Catalina Butinr Lily George W. Knowlton George Akemi Cecil Akam Deland, Fla Knowlton Akam Rev Stetson University Failing-Bryant Howard J. Hammond R. D Corry Penry Joyce Failing Cortland R. Bryant George W. Bryant Melose Mass

Stork Shower For Mes. Robert Marsh Honored At Home

Auiss Peggy Joyce Bailing entertained about 30 guests at Mrs. Howard Hammond’s home on Saturday evening honoring Mrs. Robert Marsh with a stork shower. Spelling contests games and group singing followed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Edna Wade and Mrs. Webb McCray. Decorations featured a wink motif and the centerpiece was a garden flower bouquet. The hostess served angel food cake and sherbet. Mrs. Marsh received many gifts arranged in an old-fashioned cradle.

Auiss Peggy Joyce Bailing Howard Hammond R. D Robert Marsh Edna Wade Webb McCray

Farewell Party For Robert Hulbert Myane

A farewell dinner for Robert Hulbert Myane was hosted by MTS on West Smith Street. The event honored Robert who left that morning to study at the University of Indiana Bloomington. Six o clock dinner for twelve guests followed by cards and visiting. gifts and a money purse were presented.

MTS Be Hulbert West Smith Street Robert University of Indiana Bloomington Tnd Hurlbert

Twins and a son born to Waikiki and Honolulu families

Twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs Robert Waite of 470 East Mail Street near Cavey Hospital early Sunday. A son named Lanny born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Paul Oxrum of Honolulu Hawaii. The mothers are Mrs Mita Scott and Mrs Ary Osteum of North Center Street.

Robert. Waite East Mail Cavey Hospital Lanny Paul Oxtrum Honolu Hawaii Honolulu Formur Mita Scott Aryl Osteum North Genter Street

Miss Francine Maloney Is Honored On Birthday

Miss Francine Maloney celebrated her birthday with a gathering at her home on a recent day. A group of ladies attended from five to midnight, enjoying games, sandwiches, ice cream, cake, and cold drinks. Favors included candy bas nets and small gifts for Francine.

Mts Metvyn Ngst Base Precorlek Street Francine Maloney Francine

Powell Family Hosts Chautauqua Picnic for Powell Motor Company

Harold Powell and family hosted a 35 guest company picnic at Chautauqua Lake on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Bruce, Mrs. Robert Clark, and Miss Mary Clark who won awards. The group enjoyed horseshoes, games, boating, and a baked ham meal.

Harold Powells Chautauqua Harold Powell Harold, Jp Powell Motor Company Aneldee Mx Earl Steehler Cleveland Powell Chautauqua Lake Harold Bruce Robert Clark Mary Clark Powells

Group Picnics Held Here Yesterday

Two local groups held picnics with strong turnout. The Tralian-American Association picnic at Sekerak's Grove drew over 1500 attendees for a menu including sweet corn ham chicken and beverages while featuring races and a weight lifting demonstration. The American Legion picnic at Pope's Grove attracted about 180 guests with roast beef and corn and social activities.

Tralian-American Association Sekerak’s Grove Hertian Miles Ralph Cluricuzio, Jr Frank Baresi Pope Frank Caving Post Noire Wee

Mrs Carl Swanson Honored At Friday Shower

Mrs Generilsviuues and Mrs Samuel Wood hosted a party on Con earch Street for Mrs Carl Swanson. Sixteen guests attended including Mrs Swanser and Miss Florence Brooks. Awards were given for games. The table featured pink, white and blue decor. Mrs Swanson received a shower of pearls and gifts from guests.

Generilsviuues Samuel Wood Wood Hime Con Earch Street Turks Shower Carl Swans Swanser Allin Hasbrinick Donald Dingle James Loveland Florence Brooks Hula Paylor Swanson Milton Binger Erie Allan Hashealick Buliboro Il Olown

Titusville Birthday Dinner Honors Veo Gibbs

Mrs Ellsworth Wainer and son Ronald hosted a birthday dinner in Titusville for Veo Gibbs. Guests included Mr and Mrs Veo Gibbs and several local residents such as Mr and Mrs A A Culvey Mr and Mrs David Warmer Mrs Vinnie Puller Mrs Velma Moore and others. The social afternoon featured music and gifts.

Ellsworth Wainer Ronald Titusville Veo Gibbs A. A. Culvey David Warmer Vinnie Puller Velma Moore F. Gibbs Waener

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