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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1945
Page
5
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Burton M Jourdet hosted a dinner for a group of servicemen at his West Mayne Street home last evening. A 530 p m dinner was served to Charles Rich and other servicemen including Gronosta Brigham Perkins Davis and Walters. Mrs Mary Jourdet assisted by Miss Margaret Stereer and Miss Ruth Bennett served the meal before the group attended a football game.
Mrs Mary Dingle was elected president of the Good Samaritan Class at last evening meeting A tureen supper followed at Mead Park The principal business was the election of officers Miss Edna Coulter was named vice president and Miss Mildred Young secretary and treasurer The next meeting is Friday October 19 to be hosted by Miss Bana Coulter and Miss Etta Coulter at their home
Girl Scouts studied the Scouting Laws and worked on badges in a church recreation room last evening. Patrols completed tasks, and Mira Heer-Tein led the closing appreciation of the laws as members discussed Scouting Helps.
Forty members of the Floral Rebekah Lodge at Sherman New York honored Mrs Walter Dietesh last evening. Mrs Ogremi received a pleasant gift. The group enjoyed an evening of visiting and refreshments were served to all attendees.
The Women s Victory Club gathered at the Library Building with presiding officer Mrs Lexlie Wells Lis chavee. Mrs HB Heed led the flag salute and Mrs William Houghton offered a prayer. Reports from several committees were read and routine business discussed. The next meeting is set for October 19.
A farewell gathering honored Mrs. Iwile Colby and ill Golly as they depart for Rome in Emleton. Guests circulated through three tables of 200, with awards to Mrs. Henry Wond, Mrs. Dolby, and Mrs. Clara Schell. Mrs. Lloyd Holcomb presented a gift from the group. An original poem closed the evening with a dessert lunch.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ghuin Childs at Hi Comry Hospital in Sherman. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Watraus at Corry Hospital in Corry this morning.
The Spar tansburg and Corry American Legion Auxiliary units held a joint installation last evening, led by Mrs Frank Brewer of Western Pennsylvania. Members welcomed about sixty guests and a reception followed. officers named include Corry unit president Mrs Frank Grugino and Spar tansburg president Mrs Helen Rieck with numerous vice presidents secretaries and other posts listed. Several local residents and visitors were noted traveling for the event and upcoming weekend plans.
Martha Wallace of WAVE spoke at the Kiwanis Club weekly dinner at the City Restaurant Tass. She discussed training at Hunter College and her experiences in the district capital where she is currently stationed. The former president G C Wengert received a certificate from Kiwanis International for services as president of the local organization. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening.
The American Legion at its regular meeting elected new officers for the coming year. Frank Schrader was named commander, Frank Delany first vice president, Albert King second vice president, Merle Huntley adjutant, Leon Brown 1st vice officer, Charles Woot sergeant at arms, Paul Porter chaplain, and Raymond Brown historian. John Butters was reappointed service officer. installation is set for October 5 with Henry Wheeler district commander as installing officer.
Roberta McElroy held a birthday gathering at her North Center Street home Friday afternoon from four to six with about 26 children. Neighbors and friends arrived bearing gifts and enjoying games, supper, and dessert including logs, jello, cake, and milk. Favors were suckers and two birthday cakes decorated the refreshment table.
The first meeting of the season for the College Women's Club will be held Monday at 6 30. Forty reservations have been made for the session, a Tarbell’s Inn dinner meeting. Mrs Bert Williams is president and will outline winter plans as three more meetings are scheduled.
A party at East Wayne Street yesterday hosted by Seol for her sister Coletta Scott who turned nine. Eighteen girls joined games and prizes won by Mary Hele Curtis Wetsey Lopus Darlene Reed and Nancy Gordon. Cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served and many gifts received.
A fire near Kane on September 22 destroyed four two story frame houses near Sergent and First streets. An 80 year old couple Mrs Gostlord Schrade and Mr John Ray lived in one home. Fire started from locomotive sparks hitting a wood shingle roof. wind spread flames as Kane's pumper, risking a collapse, rushed to the scene.
Firefighters saved a dwelling from destruction as car J Carlson James Donovan and Patsy Scarella rode the pomper over an embankment but escaped with minor bruises. Unemployment compensation totaling 974591 was paid to 52807 Pennsylvanians, per State Treasurer Ramsey Black. Also 14205 Pennsylvania veterans received 314004 under the GI Bill, up about 7000.
Notice informs readers that Dr. R. Owen's practice is at 814 State Street Erie Pennsylvania on the second floor across from Warmer Phenive with hours daily 10 to 12 and 1 30 to 8 except Wednesdays closed Web Afternoons and evenings by appointment phone 70 238.
Fall and winter footwear offers artful models designed by Delman. Left pair suits tailored dresses or suits in timber tan calfskin with low heel and gold studded instep. Right pair features black suede open toe with tall toe and jeweled mesh accents in stained glass colors.
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