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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1946

Page

5

Columbus P T A Holds First Fall Meeting

Thirty four parents and teachers attended the Columbus School gathering for the first Columbus PTA meeting of the season. Mrs Jorenee Caster led devotions and Mrs Floyd Tegs presided. committees were named and a discussion on purchasing play equipment for lower grades followed.

Columbus P.T.A Columbus Columbus Pta Jorenee Caster Floyd [Tegs Uteeg GA Wil Kloser Russell Moore Herbert Govelind Benjamin Skipne Albert Sanghi

Surprise Birthday Party for Walter Burrows

Walter Burrows was surprised when seventeen relatives and friends visited his home to honor him on his birthday. Five hundred and rummy games were played with 500 awards going to Mrs. George Hep and Mrs. Ray Burrows. rummy winners included Harry Meehan and George Favep. The hostess Mrs. Burrows served ice cream a three tier cake and coffee as gifts were presented.

Walter Burrows George Hep Ray Burrows Harry Meehan George Favep

Personal Society notes reveal town weddings births and travels

Local society items celebrate 50th and 20th anniversaries, new babies with names like Linda Diane Christine Ann Gwendolyn Ann Dennis James, and social events. The Evie Playhouse campaign, Rotary speaker Joe Gould on circus life, and numerous visits, moves, and trips across Corry are recorded with many names and addresses.

Corry Hospital Linda Diane Charles Post West Pleasant Street BA Hoylens East Smith Street Christine Ann Bill Nancy Wilcox Gwendolyn Ann Eddy Beckers West Park Place Dennis James

Meeting of Gleaners Class at Methodist Church

The Gleaners Sunday school class met last evening at Mrs Leland Johnston's home on Northwest street with Highteen members present. Miss Blanche Durham elected president, with Miss Marlon Hallett as vice president, Miss Phyllis Scott secretary, and Miss Donna Crawford treasurer. Officers will preside, sessions set for the fourth Tuesday monthly. A bake sale is planned for Saturday September 28 with Alice Coulter chairing and Patsy Skinner Patsy Storey Jane Obrn Hallett and committee on publicity. An October Halloween party is planned. Group singing followed, hostess served potato salad Ritz crackers and root beer assisted by her daughter Miss Jean Marie Johnston. October End meeting will be held with Miss Patty and Jane Bullets of Park street.

Gleaners Bunaay School Methodist Church Leland Johnston Northwest Street Blanche Durham Durin Marlon Hallett Phyllis Scott Donna Crawford Alice Coulter Patsy Skinner Patsy Storey Jean Obrn Hallett Jane Butters Jean Marie Johnston Patty Jane Bullets Park Street

Columbus Grange Fair September 24 event at hall

Columbus Grange invites members and families to the Grange Fair to be held at the Columbus Grange Hall on Tuesday September 24 in the afternoon and evening. Exhibits may be brought by 2 PM. 4 H calf round up at 4 PM. Supper served. music games and recitations planned. Archie Benson chairs angy work display and Gi CH Club exhibit. Edith Gatter chairs supper.

C. C Tritt Warren Joe Naguellc State College Archie Benson Edith Gatter Granger Gr

Introducing A Daughter At The Golly Heapifit Earl

Mrs Ila Simmons of 20 West Wayne Street welcomed a daughter last evening according to local social notices. The event took place at the Golly Heapifit Earl with family and neighbors noting the birth and greetings.

Hort Barard Ila Simmons Wayie Street Golly Earl

Funeral Service for Mrs Catherine Silvis Held at Home

Relatives and friends from this city attended the 2 oclock funeral for Mrs Catherine Silvis held at the home with Rev G A Taylor of the Methodist Church officiating. Barbara Lynn Jewell of Erie plans to return home tomorrow after visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs W S Jewell of Best Main Streets. Sgt Norman G Haner returns home on terminal leave after two years in service, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chiles Haner of Chestnut Street. Mrs C T Anderson Mrs Frank Bogart and Miss Hazel Weeks visited Jamestown on Monday. Tod Seasteuard and Rayon Seahead of Akwob were in town visiting Arnold Seestead.

Kitt Davis Emmons Corty Colisihus Catherine Eliza Heth Boyce Erie Bert Davis Emmons Hartford Conn Kenneth Fosburgh Donald Miter Bryant-Stratton Business College Bualo Wilmer Helfer Mast Main Gird C. H. Gustin Wablonia Wis Heie Wicker Aish Sol Compress Street Hazel Stuss East South Street Paul Q Uinlisk Philadelphia Quinisk Unis City Charles Stewart Don Stewart Beatrice Simpson California Cory Thousand Islands Canada B.A. Galbreath West Pleasant Street Jfile Galbreath Wayne Street Methanist N. Troy Gillette Leonard Miglincals West Pleasant, Street Walter DeJeau Ridge Street Ripley Frank Elis Fred Henry North Center Street Warren Healy J. H. Chiuickshank Chinickshank North Warren Osceola Mills Richard Neylon Hast Pleasant Street Edith Johnson Jamies Town D. C. Murphy Co Jack Splesman East Main Street Pittsburgh Lottis Keppel Ellen Banks Cynthia Armitage Bess DeLury Lynn Fleming Lucy Plentitix Alice Bush Plorence Nye Margaret Allene Doolibie Miss Aura Dodd Barnes Catherine Silvis Tnt G. A. Taylor Methodist Churer Barbara Lynn Jewell Eri Jewell Best Main Streets Norman G. Haner Arnold Seastead

Rebekah Lodge Elected Officers

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met in TO with Noble Grand and officers elected for the coming six months. Florence Sivanson and Mabel Beall hold top offices. Blanche Ohm, recording secretary. Hazel Akan, financial secretary. Doris Loveland, treasurer. Lavina Mapes, trustee. Visitors from Erie, Tingley Lake and Lakewood attended with district deputy Myrtle Milks. A public installation is planned for Tuesday, October 8 preceded by a tureen dinner. Refreshments were served by the committee.

Franklin Rebekah Lodge Florence ‘Trostle Noble Guanel Ling Comine Florence Sivanson Noble Grand Mabel Beall Blanche Ohm Hazel Akan Doris Loveland Lavina Mapes

Amici Sewing Circle Holds Meeting at Miller Home

Amici Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. Miller’s Beaverdam home with 24 members. President Mrs. Glen Humes chaired the session which approved aiding United Brethren Church via purchase of a movie projector for church use. Hostesses Mrs. Ivan Dowsey and Mrs. Jerrold Lansberry served refreshments as members socialized and sewed. The next meeting is planned for October 4 with Mrs. Gerald Pish of Snyder guest hosting.

Emosday Lintnurg Inc Svat Miler Beaverdam Amici Miller Glen Humes United Brethren Church Ivan Dowsey Jerrold Lansberry Gerald Pish Snyder

Mrs Ellsworth Holt Entertained Bridge Club At Home

Mrs Ellsworth Holt hosted her contract bridge club at her North Center Street residence. All members attended with two tables in play. Mrs W Jones and Mrs Walter Seult shared honors as regular Iris winners, and Mrs Raymond Anderson won the special award. Mrs Hall served dessert. next host is Mrs Scott on September 26.

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Blount Lopus Wedding Held at University Brethren Findley Lake

The marriage of Martyn Jane Blount to Richard Brown took place on Friday August 16 at the University Brethren Findley Lake with Rev Lloyd Hoiuser officiating. Mrs Blount, a Erie area graduate, studied commercial art at Edinboro State Teachers College and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Blount of West Wayne Street. Her groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Opus. Blount is a 1946 Corry Senior High School graduate who served three years in the Navy.

Blount-Lopus St. Cal Lester BR Opus Eust Frederick Street Martyn Jane Richard Browns Harry Blount West Wayne Street Univer Breth Soungest Findley Lake Lloyd Hoiuser Blount Gotiy Jas June's Lass Edinboro State Teachers’ College IM Blount Truth the Corry Navy

Engagement Made Known Today in Rossford

Miss Elizabetty Mane of Rossford to wed Johny Wascak son of Mr and Mrs August Wascak of this city The bride to be is a Rossford High School graduate class of 1942 and served in WAVES for twenty months The groom is a 1941 St Edwards High School graduate who served in the Army and works in Corry The wedding is planned for Thanksgiving Day November 28.

Gargyine Svomly Rossford Stolay Elizabetty Mane Johny Wascak August Wascak Wiy Miss Stolar Rossford High School WAVES Waseak St. Edward's High School Corry

Jones Querreveld Betrothal Made Known

Mrs W A Jones and Mrs W A Jiaus of Moskegon Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Raymond Querreveld of Gary Indiana. Helen is a Corry High School graduate Class of 1943 and attended Bible school in Minneapolis. Raymond is a Corry High School graduate Class of 1942 and recently returned from Army service. No wedding date set.

Au Ghd W. A. Jiaus Moskegon Mich Helen Raymond Querreveld Henry Querreveld RD. 4 Gary Jones Corry Senior High School Ls Bible Echool Min Neaprolis Minn Querreveld Corry Hs Army Une

Mrs Bramhall Hosts WCTU Meeting In East Frederic Street

The WGI met with Mrs Emma Bramhall on East Frederici street yesterday afternoon with Mrs Ethelyn Chase opening the session and Mrs Emma Heath leading devotions. The WCTU year theme is Community Responsibility for 1937 45. Plans include a tea for child welfare at an upcoming date. A basket honoring Frances Willard will be placed in the Church of the Nazarene this year. Reports from Mrs Leon Vah Tassel and Mrs Grace Grace described the convention. Greetings came from Mayor J Pred Kinley and remarks by Supt David Swarto and Principal Harold G Wolfe were well received. The hostess, joined by Mrs George Chase, served light refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs Fred Russ 257 Worth street on Tuesday October 1.

Bramhall W.C.T.U WGI Emma Bramhall East Frederici Ethelyn Chase Emma Heath WCTU Francis Willard Leon Vah- Tassel Grace Grace J. Pred Kinley David Fred Russ Worth Street

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