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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
5
D M Davison and Mrs Fred Snapp were in Union City today visiting the Misses Hat Ue and Hazel Snapp.
Mrs Mary Jean Kolstee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marel Kolstee, chosen song leader for Kappa Delta Sorority at Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio. Engagements announced for John A Scheppner and Joyce E Cunningham. Local residents plan cottage builds and retirements noted. National Dog Week activities at Fairview School. Ray Sloane to training in Bethlehem. Families announce moves and births. Lt Robert Parsons set for Fort Bliss in Texas. new baby names include Deborah Sue and Douglas Young.
The Hospitality Club welcomed Mrs W W Auer Mrs Arthur C Burgess Mrs C D Carhes and Mrs P M Nichols as new members during a Tuesday meeting at the American Legion Home. Nearly 40 attended as the program showcased quilts and coverlets with histories. Officers to be elected in October were discussed and a secret ballot approved. Cakes tea and coffee were served as plans for October activities were made.
The Harbor and Cottage Hill Wes eyan Methodist Sunday Schools join for a rally at Harbor Church Sunday at 10. Guest chalk artist Mrs. Vernal Schreckengost of Franklin will speak, followed by music and a message by Rev. Charles Lincoln. Public invited. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callen listed as locals.
A shower last evening at the Alton Rigby home hosted by Mrs. Edwin Keppel and Mrs. Gros honored Mrs. Gilbert. About 19 guests attended. games featured with swords. Hostesses served salad and dessert while Mrs H. Ray Harris and Mrs Wilbur Sorenson managed the serving table.
R Glenn Hinman, a former Corry resident, wed Mrs Bertha M Surprize on August 20 at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Niagara Falls with Rev Charles Pryor officiating Best man was Robert C Hinman and the bride’s mother Mrs William Ammerman attended They plan a motor trip to Montreal Quebec and the New England states before settling at 2485 Michigan Avenue Niagara Falls.
Mrs Homer Taylor entertained N B Club members and guests Mrs Carl McIntyre and Mrs Lloyd Thomas at the Fair Raven Community Building on Mayday evening. Mrs Thomas, Mrs Nellie Albaugh and Mrs Glen Wright received awards for progressive 500. A white elephant prize went to Mrs Presten Person. Prult Jello chocolate chip cookies tea and coffee were served. The group will meet with Mrs Martin Smith on October 10.
Arthur Welte was unanimously chosen to complete the term as president of the Rotary Club during a Tuesday dinner meeting at the Corry Room Hotel Corry. The event included a talk on advertising by Mr. Fenstermacher, a resignation from President D A Hillstrom, and welcomes for Stewart Lang and Ellsworth Holt. Twenty-eight members attended with guests from Corry Milwaukee and Cleveland.
Mrs Rosa and McElroy with Mrs Mary Debury and Mrs Lavina Kysar hosted a Tuesday evening bridge gathering at 312 South Center Street. Three tables played contract bridge while the group noted plans to report participation to the Business and Professional Women's Club. Door prize went to Mrs Robert Hayes. card prizes to several attendees. Food featured pumpkin pie with whipped cream, cider, coffee and mints. Decorations used pale garden flowers and tapers.
Mrs Walter W Auer was honored by her contract bridge club Tuesday evening at Mrs H Holden's West Church street home. Two tables played and Mrs E W Feldl won the evening award. Mrs Auer received a gift and a salad course was served. In two weeks Mrs B D King of North Center street will entertain.
Concord School P T A held a general meeting last evening at the school with President Mrs Delmar Lundeen in the chair. Officers and standing committee chairmen were announced and plans set for the next meeting on October 26 featuring a fathers night tureen dinner at 6 p m.
Mrs Donald Walters hosted a stork shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson on Purdilli HIM for her sister Mrs Jack Walters. Eighteen guests enjoyed salads baked beans sandwiches Jello cake and coffee as they celebrated with white dahlias streamers and candles. A small white crib kept in the family for over 60 years held many gifts for the honored guest.
Miss Bell hosted a birthday party for Miss Janet Stowe last evening. Entertainment included Canasty and voatio. Guests listed were Miss Stowe, Miss Alice McJunkin, Miss Julia Flocardi, Miss Lena Sanehyn, and Miss Clara Robishaw. A gift was presented to the honoree.
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