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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
5
Publicists rushed to smother a small fire on the Hedy Lamarr set as Paul Henreid lit a cigarette. Lamarr’s veil and gown were scorched while Lamarr, unhurt, recovered and continued filming amid concern over heat sensitivity in the scene.
Regular WCTU gathering at Mrs C A Mountain East Church Street feature devotions by Mrs Emma Heath and a reading from Psalms. Reports include youth temperance donation, Mother’s Day committee setup, new member Mrs Mary Morrison, and prayers for Nancy Frailick Ruth Halfast. Local members and friends listed with travel notices and talks on motion pictures.
The Amici Sewing Circle held a Pollyanna banquet at United Brethren in Christchurch with fifty seven attendees. Mrs Hugh Mosher announced the program including talks by Mrs Marshall Sherwood Jerrold Lanshorn H Ray Harris and Mrs E V McClintock. The event featured music by the kitchen band and a playlet and ended with gifts and devotions led by Mrs Gerald Bagley.
Circle No 2 of the WSCS of the Methodist church held a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs R Lawrence Davison home on East Main Street. About twenty members and friends attended with devotions by Mrs L A Johnston who read the Raster story. Mrs Stanley Nichols led the lesson. routine business followed. refreshments were served with Miss Ruth Dahlstrand assisting. Mrs Lyle Foster of Ottumwa Iowa was a guest.
Santa Monica Calif April 5 Film actress Susan Peters shows improving health after an abdominal operation performed yesterday at Santa Monica hospital. Doctor Swesley reports she may not resume work for several weeks advising rest and recovery.
Close to seventy members and guests attended the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge meeting last evening as district deputy Mrs Myrtle Crispin of North East oversaw the installation of 85 noble grand Mrs Frederick Beall for the coming year. Supporting officers were named including vice grand Mrs Oscar Fritz left support Mrs Anna Gallagher warden Mrs E K Hautenstein conductress Mrs Neils Sorenson chaplain Mrs George Nesson right support Mrs Howard Loveland left support Mrs Prec C Hopnes outside guardian Mr Ronald Curler inside guardian Mrs Frank Hepler musician Mrs A C Auer past noble grand Mrs George Keefe captain Mrs Charles Stewart. After the ceremony a social hour and refreshments followed. about thirty North East guests attended.
Gloria Jean Fay, seven, enjoyed a birthday party at her Brook home Monday afternoon from four to six. Attending girls played games and contests with prizes awarded. Refreshments decorated in pink, yellow and white were served and each child received a dainty favor. Gloria Jean received nine gifts.
J Kenneth Winter of Erie spoke to the Corry Rotary Club at Hotel Corry. He described the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis association's work in identifying tuberculosis in early stages for timely treatment. The meeting's business was routine.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr George Riorles and his wife of 410 Wear Church Street. The mother is Mrs Virginia Mulligan Rhodes, formerly Virginia Mulligan.
Mrs. Stanley Anderson entertained the card club at her West Frederick Street home last evening. Awards for war savings stamps at both bridge tables went to Mrs. J. Brodrick Kinley and Mrs. Lowe Edwards. A galactic themed meal and festive decorations graced the occasion. Mrs. Howard Ross is to host next Tuesday at her Raymond Avenue home.
Aero Club hosts its ninth dinner meeting at Hotel Cortynmb at 4 30 PM on Wednesday April 12. Guest speaker Mr Shessley from the Pennsylvania Manufacturer's Association will present a moving picture titled Invisible Red Tin. Floor show entertainment arranged by Cash dears features Aero pint personnel talent.
Alfred Morrison Sr was elected commander of Archie W Thompson Post 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars at a recent meeting. Other officers elected include William Mays senior vice commander Martin McGraw junior vice commander Charles Keating chaplain George Buck surgeon Merle Amy judge advocate Walter Scott trustees Arden Watson Gene Lethman James Sullivan delegates to county council Bond Watson Eumena Sethman Frane Schrader. The officers will be installed at a ceremony a week from Friday combining a meeting with a social evening.
Proceeds from advance ticket sales for the annual L A B A bingo party at St Edward's school Easter Monday night promise a strong turnout. Due to church services, play begins 8 30 p m. Twenty regular games and several special games will run with door prizes 25 10 and three of 5. Wes Mary Murray chairs the benoit affair.
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