McCray Reunion At Mead Park in 1947 details
The seventh Warren and Harriet McCray family reunion was held at Mead Park with fifteen present. Arthur Davis was re-elected president Crede Snapp vice president and Mrs George Thompson secretary with Mrs Pred Snapp treasurer. The 1947 reunion was set for the first Sunday in June at Mead Park. Homer Martin of Long Beach California addressed the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crede Snapp
George Thompson
Iscer Stary
Pred Snapp
Mead Park
Homer Martin
Long Beach
Galif
Luncheon Honors Miss Barbara Ann Keppel Before New York Start
Miss Barbara Ann Keppel, preparing to enter Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City, was honored at a luncheon Wednesday at the 4th Hotel Cory. Guests included Mrs. Thomas Benim, Mrs. Jack Kinney, Mrs. John Finstermacher, and other local residents. A gift of lingerie was given, and the event featured red and white gladioli, mint folders, fruit salad, hot rolls, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Keppel
Katherine Gibbs
New York City
Hotel Corry
Mary Jean Mooney
Keppel
Tan
Miss Keppel
Thomas Benim
Jack Kinney
Brie
John Finstermacher
Robert Bracken
Jean Vincent
A. Hillstrom
Robert Galbreath
Harriett Colegrave
Dorcas Sunday School Meets at Mead Park Wieners and Resignations
Dorcas Sunday School class of the Methodist Church held a wiener roast at Mead Park on Wednesday at 6 pm. Mrs. R. S. Dewey led a brief meeting accepting Mrs. Pred Barton’s resignation from teaching staff. A new teacher will be appointed, rummage sale planned for October 11–12, next meeting October 2 hosted by Mrs. Leland Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Methodist Church
Mead Park
R. S. Dewey
Pred Barton
Barton
Leland Johnston
Northwest Street
William Ingram
Lester Lopus
Lloyd Sargent
Ruth Dahlstrand
Couple Honored On 45th Anniversary At Home
Last evening 86 friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tillie’s home to honor their 45th wedding anniversary. Out of town guests included Mrs. Chester Smith Eric Mrs. Louisa Curtiss and son Henry Mrs. Floyd Jay South Dayton and Mr. and Mrs. George Mather Lakewood. The couple, married September 16 1901, received a platform rocker gift. A program featured Rev Joseph R Clair vocal solos piano by Mrs Merrill Lille and readings by Miss M Helen Whitmyer, with Miss Whitmyer as accompanist. A large three tiered cake ice cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tillie
Pleasant Street
Chester Smith
Eric
Louisa Curtiss
Henry
Floyd Jay
South Dayton
George Mather
Lakewood
Lillie
Plank Road Club Hosts Meeting at Cheltons Home
Plank Road Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Cheltons Home Mrs G Chelton R D 5 county hostess to fifteen members and one guest Mrs Edward Donner of Meadville Entertainment planned by Wirs ar thu Miller and Mrs Lawrence Miller featured various contests Prizes went to Mrs Donner Mrs Glen Davis Mrs Berniece Hill and Mrs Hoyt Raymond Hostess served cake jello and coffee Late in the day Next meeting set for Wednesday October 30 at the home of Mrs Hoyt Raymond R D 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank Road Club
Cheltons
G. ©. Chelton
County
Edward Donner
Meadville
Arthu Miller
Lawrence Miller
Donner
Glen Davis
Berniece Hill
Hoyt Raymond
Methodist Church Sunday School Meets at Hasbrouck Home
The Methodist Church Sunday School met at Mrs. Earle Hasbrouck's Liberty Street home with twenty-one members present. Devotions on God's Call to Faithful Stewardship were led by Mrs. Irvin Young. under president Mrs. E. K. Hoavenstein, the group voted to discontinue the threen dinners held bi monthly due to the food situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Earle Hasbrouck
Liberty Street
Irvin Young
E. K. Hoavenstein
Tr Yas
Glass
Bertha McCray
Hasbrouck
Pred Ross
Worth Street
Chiles Amy
J. B. Cogan
Anna Patterson
Zem Zem Hospital Gift Plans From Corry Shrine Club
The Corry Union City Shrine Club met at Hotel Corry with 20 in attendance. They debated a Christmas gift to Zem Zem Hospital, proposing a table radio, and decorating hospital walls with nursery rhymes and colorful caricatures for young patients. S. J. Irvine showcased a color movie of the Warren Shrine convention, featuring the Corry group. The club will join the ceremonial at Eve on Saturday October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners
Zem Zem
Corry
Feaure
Warren
Martha Petitt Hosts Local Bingo Club Meeting
The Bingo Club met last evening at Mrs. Martha Petitt's home in West Frederick Street with nine members and guest Mrs. Margaret Hughes of Miami Florida visiting. Winners were Mrs. Nellie Martin and Mrs. Hughes. the hostess served cake ice cream and coffee. Mrs. Ruth Weidner will entertain on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Petitt
West Predericl, Street
Margaret Hughes
Miami
Fla
Nellie Martin
Hughes
Ruth Weidner
West Frederick Sitet
V F W Auxiliary Meeting At West Washington
The V F W Auxiliary met at the post home on West Washington last evening led by president Mrs Dsther Lethman. Twelve members attended and voted to donate 10 to the Elgin Cemetery Association. Mary E Hall, oldest member, praised the group for her 90th birthday gift. A Jello vegetable salad, hot rolls and coffee were served by Mrs Clara B Haight and committee. The October meeting will include a report on the Boston national convention from September 1 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
V. F. W. Ausiliary
Post
West Washington Street
Dsther Lethman
Elgin Cemetery Association
Mary E. Hall
Clara B. Haight
Haight
Boston
Mass
Howard Alexander Born to Clymer Couple at Corry Hospital
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Howard Alexander of R D 2 Clymer at Corry Hospital. The birth adds to the family a healthy infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Alexander
Clymer
Corry Hospital
Cee
Lovells School Forms First P T A
A group of Lovells ladies met at the Lovells school to organize a Parent Teachers Association. Officers elected include president Mrs Paul Clark vice president Mrs Sam Stuliz secretary Mrs H H Schroeder and treasurer Mrs Edward Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovells School
Paul Clark
Sam Stuliz
H. H. Schroeder
Edward Lee
Calvin Swarm
Lawrence Aldridge
Velma McCray
Harry Morton
Krazyates Club Regroups With Progressive 600 Night
Krazyates Club gathered at Mrs Wilbur Whitehead s Essex street home for a regular progressive 600 game. Winners were Mrs Harry Prulton and Mrs Robert Hunt. Refreshments included fruit salad Ritz crackers gingerbread whipped cream and coffee. Next meeting set for October 2 at Mrs George McMahon s West Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krazyates Club
Wilbur Whitehead
Essex Street
Harry Prulton
Robert Hunt
Whitehead
George McMahon
West Washington Streets
Aid Society Met At Westley Home In Pistern
United Brethren Ladies Aid Society members and guests met for an all day gathering at Mrs Rosa Westleys Westley Worth street. A noon meal followed devotions led by Mrs J Hal Smith. Mrs Guy Benhink presided over a business session as routine matters were handled. The group completed the laying of a quill for a needy local family. Mrs Frank Harvey of Wheelock will host an all day meeting October 2 at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Aid Society
Westley Home
United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Society
Rosa Westley
Worth Street
J. Hal Smith
Guy Benhink
Frank Harvey
Wheelock
Hey Home
Mrs Warren Hulings in Erie Visit Mentioned
Mrs Warren Hulings of Delaware street spent Wednesday in Erie where he visited Mix Ela Say more, a former resident of this city, who is seriously ill at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Richard Clark
Scott Field
Til
Vislt
Fred Clark
Maple Avenue
Camp Kilmer
N. 3
Hubert $. Vaughn
Mets
A. M. Litz
Titusville
Rotary Club
Titusville Country Club
John Oger
North ‘Center Street
Erie
James
Wright Street
State College
Pennsylvania State College
Stowe
Doris Stowe
Andrew Phillips
Meadville
N. R. Dickson
West Pleasant Street
Chanute Field
Warren Hulings
Delaware Street
Mix
Ela Saymore
New Era Club Plans Weekend Fundraiser Sale
The New Era Club sponsors a rummage sale this weekend in the Presbyterian Church basement on Friday and Saturday. Donations may be left with Mrs. N. R. Dickson or she may be notified of available items. Proceeds support the club mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Club
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Jane
Dane Clark
Janis Paige
Zachary Scott Faye Emerson
George Tobiases
Wanderer ‘wastEiang
James Warren
Audrey Long
Wee
Axsee
George Buouvalas
Chiles Kennedy
Canadohia Lake
Mayme Peterson
Pairview Street
Thomas
James Stives
Brea
Calif
Spring Creek
Roy Lille
Allegany
N. Y
Mae Raymond
Murray
Cory
Mrs. Whittlesey
Mary Martha
West Church Street
Presbyterian Church
Marion Rumbaugh
Douglas Rozelle
Frank Grice, Jr
Elizabeth Crowe
Rumbaugh
John Sheehan
Raleigh VarlTassel Florence Amy
East Frederick Street
Joseph Sherwood, Jr
Ghsieesia
Mrs
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Helen
Woodbury
Woodbury Castile
Mennens
Phillips Mag
Joan
Zuckerman
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