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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references international affairs and figures in a period voice. It mentions Russia, England, France, and allies, plus vague notes on politics, diplomacy, and a stern stance. The readable parts are nonspecific and likely from a longer historical column or note.
Pupils from the Junior Elementary and Junior High School bought defense stamps and war bonds totaling 1301.40 since April. A morning program at the building featured by the Junior Red Cross Club directed by Miss Ethel Moray. Sixteen members performed on stage with talks, songs and numbers to support the drive. The sale surpassed the month’s quota of 900, with the final tally far over the top.
Officers for the coming year were elected at yesterday's Junior High Parent Teacher Association meeting. President Mrs Leland Johnston, vice president Mrs Wisker Nigh, secretary Mrs Harold Patterson, and treasurer Mrs C I Ralvesilo will lead the group. An entertainment program followed the business session with Miss Bonelti Gordon speaking on weight and nutrition and students assisting.
Fairview School PTA elected Mrs. Russell Mersis president with officers Mrs. Weward Rossbacher as vice president Fred Anderson as secretary and Albert Fox as treasurer. Representatives for PTA meetings were named and the association discussed a curfew motion. First grade won the attendance bank and an entertaining program featured vocal numbers readings and instrumental selections by pupils of Mrs Clarence Shoop. Afternoon refreshments were served by Mrs Carl Joseph Mrs Alton Klinger and Mrs Ray Blynt.
A group of Seaman Alfred Diccardi’s friends gathered at Miss Florence Strigter’s East Washington Street home last evening to bid him farewell as he returns to Sampson North Carolina after a leave. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all as refreshments were served.
Kiwanis members at the Ritz Restaurant weekly dinner discussed war bonds and urged a local curfew. They voted to back the action and appointed Dr. P. S. Weed to represent the club at the upcoming meeting. A war bond purchase was also approved. Walter Hindman attended as a guest.
Women’s Relief Corps No 49 met at the Magoni Temple at 2 pm with many members present. President Mrs Kirk Brown led the session planning a dinner and sewing for the Red Cross with Mrs Rosa Westley on Worth Street, and arranging a special Mothers Day program for the next meeting.
About 150 ninth graders attended Cory Junior High’s annual spring party in the school gym. Evening activities included games dancing and refreshments. The event was organized by the four ninth grade homerooms led by teachers W. G C Pomaroy Elizabeth Cuthbert Mildred Weed and F L Edwards with student council sponsorship under Miss Tiliel Mocray.
At the Catholic Daughters of America meeting, 26 new candidates and 4 re instatements were approved. Plans include the Mother's Day Communion at 8:15 mass at St Thomas on May 2, with initiation that afternoon in hall rooms and a 6 20 dinner at the Hotel Corry. Reservations to Mrs Harold Cragg and Mrs James Sullivan by April 26.
Mrs Angell Johnston of OH City spoke to the nortin Western counties Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at VFW post rooms on West Washington. Delegates from Warren Franklin OH City Meadville Corry attended the 2 PM session led by president Mrs Helen Raybuck with district president Mrs Ruth Winner present. A social hour followed with refreshments as the next meeting is planned for Bradford.
Charlotte Ann Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs George Roberts of Jamestown enters the U S Marines Women's Reserve. She has orders to report to New York for final examination and has taken preliminaries in Buffalo. The family has long resided on Second Avenue Nis.
United Brethren Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Barley Hanks home on Nortly Gunter street with fifteen in attendance. After a brief business session the group finished garments for the Red Cross. Hostess assisted by her daughter served a salad lunch. details for future meetings and committee reveal to be announced later.
Mrs Barbara Brown was honored at a birthday party hosted by Dick Alfred on West Parke Piece last evening. Guests included Miss Brown, Mary Shumburg, Virginia Young, Charlotte Hillbure, Ronald Noble, Keith Orn, Burton Jourdet, and tid Dick Alfred. The occasion celebrated Miss Broch's sixteenth birth.
A dense listing of programs on NBC CBS and Blu including Elmer Davis Fred Waring Tommy Riges Betty Lew and Eric Johnston, with Kate Smith from Marine Base San Diego. Air times span 8:15 to 11:30 featuring Talk News Variety Dramas and Music, plus Gangbusters and Meet Your Navy.
United Brethren In Christchurch met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard VanTassel for a tenderfoot themed party. Thirty two attended with awards to Mrs. Cris Lyons Mrs. Clifford Cady Kyle Chase and a team led by Jon Westley. Mr. and Mrs VanTassel and Mr. and Mrs. Tyan Downey served a dinner of warm maple sugar hot biscuits pickles and coffee.
Mrs. Wilbur Sorenson of 61 East Main Street entertained several boys for her son Douglas Sorenson on his eighth birthday. Games and contests kept the group lively with Jon Davison and Billy Owens winning prizes. Cake was served and party favors given as Douglas received gifts from friends including Paul Carrier and Bobby Merl-lowney.
Mrs Hovward Ross and Mrs F Lowe Edwards led a contract bridge party hosted by Mrs Bruce Ellsworth on East Irving street. Guests included Miss Ruth Bennett and Mrs N L Roshon. Mrs Walker Rose plans to entertain in two weeks.
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