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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1944
Page
7
The Ladies A Bowling League announced plans for their annual dinner marking the season’s end. The event will be at the Hotel Corrynex on Tuesday evening with a steak and chicken dinner at seven. Prizes will be awarded and officers elected. Committees were set to finalize arrangements.
Mrs. Howard Ross hosted her card club at her Raymond Avenue home. Two tables of contract bridge were won by Mrs. Morris Chan and Mrs. Stanley Anderson. A buffet luncheon was served to five members and guests Mrs. Chapin and Mrs. Frank Graft. Mrs. Lester Danner will host next Tuesday.
Joe Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Hughes was guest of honor at a party last evening at his West Pleasant Street home to celebrate his thirteenth birthday. Guests included Dick Marsh Bob Miller Frank Herberg Curtis Peldt Jim Bennett and Erkki Rainesalo. Ice cream cake and gifts followed the entertainment credits.
A luncheon in Galveston plans and a wedding to Sgt. Philly McCray are noted as Miss Esther Querreveld leaves for the ceremony. The Aero Supply group presented her a corsage and money purse during a chicken and beef dinner at Tarbell's Monday evening.
Erie and Warren trips, hospital eye consults, and a wedding preparatory visit fill the day as Corry residents travel to Cleveland, Meadville, Erie, Warren, and beyond. Cadets, teachers, and church events pepper the social diary with planned reunions and performances.
Miss Elaine Charlotte Merritt daughter of W. C. Merritt of 624 East South Street and Leonard J. Jukes son of Mr and Mrs Ross Jukes of Columbus were married Friday April 7 at Clyner New York with Rev J E Whippa officiating. The bride, a Corry High School graduate class of 1942, works at Aero Supply. The groom attended Columns schools and works at Raymond Mig Go. They reside at 405 East Pleasant Street.
The Columbus Community Aid sponsors a chicken supper Thursday evening at the Community Church to help clear the church debt. Serving begins at 5:80 o clock. a delicious menu will be served and the public is invited to attend.
An informal health note discusses avoiding laxatives by dietary changes and movement and cautions about constipation. It references routines and products and urges readers to consider a hepatabA or similar aid.
Members of the Golden Links class gathered last evening at Mrs. Ernest Roger’s East Main street home for a successful monthly meeting. Mrs. Irvin Young led the session with devotion by Mrs. P A Gal breath. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Reyer Mrs. Moi and Mrs M D Bertram for about thirty attendees.
Glenn Middleton was elected president of the Corry Rotary Club at last night’s regular dinner at the Corry. Other officers elected for the term starting July 1 include vice president Earl T. Cherry secretary Ralph B. Dew treasurer A. G. Buller directors J. Davis C. F. Bennett and Herbert Vaughn sergeant at arms A. M. Lita. The district conference was announced for New Wilmington Pa on April 22 with Game Club officers planning to attend. Lim on VanTeasel organized last night’s varied program with guest Dr L H Van Houten president of Edinboro State Teachers College and a member of the Edinboro Cambridge Springs Rotary Club.
Captain Quentin Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, married Frances Webb an American Red Cross worker from Kansas City in Blandford England. The ceremony at St Peter and St Paul church drew hundreds of officers and townspeople. The couple met for the first time on New Year’s Eve.
A daughter named Emma Jans was born on March 28 at a Pittsburgh hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Jones formerly of Spartansburg. This is the couple’s fourth child and first daughter.
Announcement for the marriage of Minty Ruth Stiers daughter of Jd Mia and M. L. Stiers Franklin to George Thomas Hutz son of Mr and Mrs John Hutz Franklin. The ceremony was by Rev Joseph Grode at St Chri parish in Brantlin. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Franklin offices. Groom works at Joy Manufacturing and is brother of Leo Huts of the city.
Mrs Wm Johnson entertained her club members last evening at her home on Bustering street. Five hundred prizes were won by Mr Glenn Dickson for fish, Mrs Walter Purdey took second, Mrs Edwin Forster third, and Mrs John Shestur received a weaving prize. The hostess served desserts and refreshments late in the evening.
Miss Katherine Greene received a warm honor from the Acro Department after a Spaghetti dinner at Marig’s last evening. She left today for an indefinite stay in Dallas Texas and was presented with gifts including a fountain pen stationery and earrings from her friends.
Mrs G B Chase and Mrs Raymond Eafnes entertained Monday evening at Mrs Chase s home on West Columbus Avenue complimenting Mrs C Merrill Patterson. Varied entertainments and awards for one hundred were won by Mrs A V Cochran and Mrs Ruth Stopktor, with Mrs Laurie Baker receiving the guest prize. A luncheon was served with a doll centerpiece and thoughtful gifts presented to Mrs Patterson.
Tweny tempers at the Lillian Guild of the Fimanuel Episcopal Church met at Mrs James MacInnes home on Maple Avenue. A tureen dinner was served at 6 30 pm followed by a business meeting deciding a rummage sale for May 18 and 19 in the parish hall. A nominating committee was appointed with Mrs Eleanor Meade assisting as hostess.
An old advertisement promotes SAN-CURA Ointment for rectal irritation and piles. It claims antiseptic benefits and urges keeping it for minor wounds and all ages, with contradictory warnings about June risks.
A colorless odorless non flammable liquid restores dull, shiny fabric surfaces from Fayons to upholstery without altering shade. Apply with sponge, wait a minute, brush against the nap for heavy fabrics, air dry twenty minutes to an hour, then iron with a press cloth to avoid shine.
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