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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1943
Page
5
A vintage guide emphasizes safe washing practices with home electric machines. It advises warming water before use, avoiding overloading, guarding the wringer, keeping the machine clean, protecting the electrical cord, calling a service man for repairs, and following manufacturer oiling instructions, all to prevent motor strain and damage.
Mrs Ire Dunmue and Mrs Ferry Parker were honored at a party and shower hosted by church friends at Mrs Vernon Welch’s Grove street home. Sixteen ladies enjoyed an evening of games and amusement. The hostesses served delicious refreshments as gifts were presented to the honorees.
Officers from the Oval Procurement Office Pittsburgh district will visit Warren on Tuesday to discuss WAVES and SPARS enlistment and interview applicants. The event will be held at South Penn Oil Company offices Liberty Street and Third Avenue Warren on Tuesday the 20th.
Miss Martha Roach hosted a birthday gathering at her R D 3 home for her sister Colleen Roach who turned sixteen. Attendees included Ruth Fullom Erma Vullom Myrtle June Armitage Betty Armitage Murry Armitage Evang ine Merry Leona Bailey and Mary Lark. The group enjoyed music games dancing and a birthday lunch of ice cream and cake, with Colleen receiving several gifts.
Mrs Lynn Bisbee of East Wayne street hosted the regular card club meeting. Awards went to Mrs Kenneth Bock. Other attendees included Mrs Richard Nichols Mrs Fred Haenel Mrs Harmon McWlroy Mrs Governer Kolstec Mrs Emil Dey champ and Mrs Karl Gales. A salad-dessert lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Haenel.
The Columbus Parent Teachers Association announces a bingo party to be held Thursday evening April 2 at Columbus School Wyewin. The event aims to raise funds for local school programs and activities.
The Conny High Band under H. Lynn Rice delivered a standout Spring Concert at the Senior High School Auditorium. A appreciative crowd enjoyed a brimming program of martial airs, Brahms Hungarian Dances, overtures, and popular marches, highlighted by The Army Air Corps, The Royal Highway, National Emblem, Anchors Aweigh, Semper Fidelis, and Stars and Stripes, ending with Alma Mater.
Western Pennsylvania Girls in WAAC's Motor Transport School study fundamentals of automotive mechanics, repair, and operation at a WAAC Training Center. Upon completion, they will be assigned to Army duty and relieve soldiers for combat service. The piece details training in internal combustion, lubrication, safety, and maintenance, followed by postings and furloughs of servicemembers and local visits.
A Scoutmasters' training course concluded with a dinner at Tarbell's, nineteen members attended, including Glenn Beck who presented certificates. Beck, Charles Rich and Royal Messenger inspected the Bear Lake Boy Scout camp, noting camping activities will resume this summer as new trained leaders develop.
Girl Scouts of troop No 39 met at the Presbyterian church last evening to plan a May Mother and Daughter program. Patrols worked on badge projects and other activities. Mrs George Orcutt heads to Washington DC for a weekend meeting with Pvt Oreuth. Mrs J J Mulelin of Bain street travels to New Orleans for a family visit. Commanders and members of Elmer C Carter Post No 465 Legion attended a commanders meeting in Jamestown. Miss Kathleen Mulderick Mary Rhynard and Gloria Nelson are in Gris.
A wartime beauty vignette promotes baths as a calming home treatment. It urges relaxation, proper posture, deep breathing, and warm lavender soap to refresh pores. Instructions include washing face, rinsing, drying, and applying night cream with lanolin to restore skin oils.
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