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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
4
Sgt. Charles Reed, enroute to Meathville from Camp Claiborne, dodged a tornado that struck the southeast, escaping with minor cuts. The item lists numerous military moves, promotions, and family notices from Corry and surrounding areas, including hometown assignments, graduation plans, and service-family letters.
The speaker addresses foreign policy tonight and was asked about accepting second place on the ticket. He failed to obtain the nomination he seeks and stated a campaign plan centered on a presidential run. The white haired governor said Tam is not pursuing the vice presidential nomination.
Scout Executive Duck Sharrow, field executive of the Washington Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America from Erie, will speak at the Washington school Parent Teachers Association meeting Thursday at 3:30 PM. He will discuss "Cubbie" and civic minded residents will find it of major interest. Motion pictures will be shown and all parents are invited.
The N B Club held a social last evening at Mrs. Martin McGry’s home. Prizes went to Mrs. Kleman Nielsen Mrs. Donald Carter and Mrs. George Wood. Names drawn for gift boxes included Owen Lewis Seaman Charles L Hall and Charles Wood. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Donald Custer and Mrs. Harland Thompson.
Girl Scout Troop No 39 leaders met at Miss Gard Mare Cochran s home with hostess Mrs A V Cochran and twelve girls to discuss summer camp plans and activities. Adele McGray troop captain attended and refreshments were served. M C A workers in Corry celebrate the diamond jubilee marking seventy fifth anniversary. state convention set for Harrisburg May 5 and 6 with guests John R Molt Y M C A president and Eugene Bar Mette Y M C A secretary at large
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Gerald Custer of Clymer. In a separate note a daughter was born yesterday at a local hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred J Hart of 54 Snyder Street.
The College Women's Club in Warren held its year end gathering at Mrs. H. A. Gilbert's home on West Church Street. A varied musical program showcased Mrs. Everett Sorg of Warren as best, with Stalet, Tobias, Borg, and Dewey also presenting numbers. Mrs. Ellsworth Holt was named president-elect, and officers including vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer were announced. Refreshments followed as members and guests enjoyed spring floral decor and corsages for the performers.
Mrs. William Shamburg hosted a small shower at her East Bond street home honoring Jean Vincent nee Martha Mount. Guests included Mrs. Walter Paulson Miss Shirley Hinman Miss Betty Jean Danistrand Miss Mary Kathryn Miller and Misses Margaret Jane and Roberta King.
Mr and Mrs Pred Walker entertained Sunday at their R D 5 home honoring Seaman Calvin Walker on leave from Sampson New York. Twenty nine relatives and friends attended the supper oldest eighty one youngest ten months refreshments of cake and ice cream followed an evening of visiting and games Walker returned to Sampson this morning Manley Robbins Jr seaman second class expected home this evening for a seven day furlough with his parents on East Main Street
Esther M Querreveld and Technical Sergeant Philip R McCray wed in a Saturday afternoon Army Air Base chapel ceremony at Galveston Texas. Chaplain William Goldbeck presided. The bride, from Clymer, wore aqua blue and brown accessories. The groom, from Corry, served overseas. they will reside at 1801 Avenue I in Galveston.
Mr and Mrs Alfred N King hosted at their East Irving Street home Saturday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Glennis Warner who departed this morning to establish a home in Ponting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Oswalt and Mr and Mrs Donald Warner with daughter Rebecca of Beaverdam.
The Junior High PTA plans its year end gathering Thursday at 9:30 PM in the school Morsry. Officers will be elected, and Mrs Porter Ayer city librarian will speak on children literature with book lists and displays for elementary and junior grades. Dorothy Patterson and Janice Johnston will review Rufus and Lassie Come Home.
Sixty members of the Bis Bowling League and guests gathered at the club home on North Center Street at 6:90 p.m. Monday to cap the season. Teams Citizens Barn, Cheisten, and Fair Store vied for top three spots in a close contest. The dinner was served by Mrs. W. A. Dunlap, Mrs. Harry Pailton Sr., and Mrs. Harold Cragg, featuring a full course Swiss steak dinner.
Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Clifford Guster announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Alice to Donald D Price son of Mr and Mrs Vern Price both of Columbus No wedding date set.
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