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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1942
Page
5
Wide World Feature Editor notes daughters and mothers adopting slacks, from kindergarten to adults, with both praise and caution. Many mothers plan outfits to match their daughters, embracing easy comfort and modest tailoring while some prefer skirts for themselves.
sars Harold eugnon entertained the Junior Welfare League at her North Center Street home Saturday afternoon honoring two bride elects Miss Isabelle Skinner who will marry Melvin Nelson and Miss Mildred Schrambling who will wed Lee Peebles. Decorations were pink and white and guests received lovely elfts.
Miss Violet Maxine Wingard of Brockway Pa became the bride of James Raymond Kolstee at Kalsten Home on Friday evening with Rev Gerrit Timmer of Clymer performing the ceremony. The bride wore white marquisette, her sister Mabel Carnahan attended, and the groom was supported by uncle Murray Raymond. A reception followed for about two hundred guests and the couple will reside in Corry after a wedding trip.
Chicago born Louise Campbell built a Broadway career from stock productions to lead roles in The House. The 1938 rise followed understudy steps and film work with Bing Crosby and Ray Milland, culminating in Guest In The House. Campbell describes her discipline, beauty, and evolving stage presence amid early Hollywood links.
Miss Rush Garvily daughter of Mr and Mrs Garvily and John Lawson son of Mr and Mrs Lawson were united in marriage Saturday at 2 pm at Rt Matthias rectory French Creek. Attendants included Ellsworth Harmon and Mrs Harmon. A wedding supper followed at the Harmons East Pleasant street home. The couple plan to reside at 101 Scott Center Street. Mrs Lawson a Corry High School graduate and Pine Grove Cemetery staffer. Mr Lawson a Corry High School alum employed at a Socony-Vacuum station.
Corry Grange No. 55 held its regular session Saturday evening with a business meeting followed by a program and current events. Earl Tompkins reported on his trip to the state Grange convention. Mrs Arthur McCray performed two piano selections, and Carl Whitman played guitar and sang. The meeting closed with group singing. Soup and chowder served as main meal components with grated cheese, crackers, salad, fruit or baked dessert, all budget minded.
North East welcomed a son born at the North East hospital on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wagner. Mrs. Wagner was formerly Miss Gladys Peterson of Corry.
A fragmentary guide mixes kitchen tips for cocktails and pork, noting equal portions of chopped salted peanuts olives and orem cheese for spreads on bread. It mentions hard sauce with brown sugar and cloves, honey glazes for fruit puddings, and paint tips about dry walls to prevent premature peeling.
The ceremony for Miss May Ann Armstrong and Mr. Charles Werner took place Saturday evening at 7:90 o clock at the Methodist parsonage in Clymer. Rev D D Seifelson officiated. The bride wore a blue dress with pink accessories and her sister-in-law Mrs Jack Oswalt attended as bridesmaid. The groom’s best man was Mr H G Oswalt. A wedding dinner for sixteen was served at the home of the bride’s parents, with pink roses and a bride’s cake on display. The couple will reside in the city where Mr. Werner works for Aero Supply.
Miss Dorothy Jones entertained Saturday evening at a spaghetti dinner honoring Miss Harriet Besenger of Erlend and Miss Joan Frey of Meadville who were visiting. Guests included Mrs. George Le Fevre and the Misses Rosemary Auer Isabelle Edwards Shirley Lamy Eleanor Thi yer and Hazel Reinborg.
Mary Lou Hinman and Walter Paulson were married Saturday morning at the Buffalo New Cathedral rectory on West Aden Street. Rev Fr Pullard officiated. The couple, former Chevy High School students now employed at Belt Atrerafé plant, will reside at 256 West North Street.
The Red Cross nursing course class will not meet as scheduled due to rehearsal conflicts at the high school. One class will meet on Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. to accommodate participants.
Advice urges homemakers to maintain and protect diverse kitchen appliances to save electricity and extend life. It stresses regular cleaning, proper defrosting, avoiding neglect, and consulting service professionals for refrigerators stoves and mixers. Emphasis on safe handling and efficient use to prevent waste.
Corry groups at the Wayne Street Methodist church Erie won a prize for the largest number present from the greatest distance at a Saturday rally sponsored by the Erie County Sunday School Association. Dr. Steven Payne president of Houghton College addressed the groups. About 200 attended the afternoon session and 300 the evening. Parker Young of Albion missionary returned from Africa showed slides. Attendees included Barbara Harvey Doris Gates Mary Lines Jo hla Westley Helen Towle Frederick Mrs Alfred Wright Geel Akam Glen Gauii geau Jerrold Larisberry and Rose My Dewey from United Brethren and Mr Lansberry led group singing. Walter Dugan of Middletown Ohio was home briefly.
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