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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
5
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Jean Hersholt, famed for Dr Christian on radio and cinema, runs a busy life beyond acting. He presides over American-Danish Relief and the Motion Picture Relief Fund and serves as vice president of the American Federation of Radio Artists. He plans to publish a Danish translated work and remains in Beverly Hills with his wife of 30 years. He may leave radio when Denmark is freed to help those in need.
The Methodist church at Youngsville hosted a pretty wedding last evening uniting Miss Helen See of Youngsville and Sgt. William Untereiner of Concord Street. Rev. Dwight Jack officiated the single ring ceremony at six with relatives and friends in attendance. The bride wore a blue suit with cerise accessories and a purple gladiola corsage, was given in marriage by her father, and was attended by her sister Norma Lee. Best man was Donald Aberg. music featured Miss Shirley Johnson and Mrs. Dwight Jack. A reception followed at the National Forge and Ordinance Co. house for about 30 relatives and friends. The couple plan a Niagara Falls trip. Mrs. Untereiner works at Ajax Tron Works and Sgt. Untereiner is on furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Guests included Genevieve Schone and Ethel Forgach from Cony.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met last evening in the T C O F Hall. Ms. Frank Hepler, delegate to Pittsburg Rebekah Assembly, gave an interesting report. Mrs. Tederick Beal was appointed to attend a Meadville Home meeting. The committee for the next meeting on August 15 includes Mrs. William Dyckes, Miss Ethel Mathi, and Mrs. O Aner.
Rotarian ant Bite spoke before the Corry Rotary Club during the weekly dinner at Hotel Corry. He discussed shoe construction tanning processes and shoe wear and care. Reports from the Mead Park committee and the Victory Club committee were presented, noting a monthly contribution to the canteen.
Mr and Mrs Relph S Dewey celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary with a surprise picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Tracy Whitehead on Bash Pleasant Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs R G Barnes Mr and Mrs J H Heerlen Mr and Mrs J Patterson Mr and Mrs Robert Brown and Dr and Mrs C Bennett of Cotty and Miss sin Vitaly of New York.
Mrs Ray Diemer entertained last evening at her West Church Street residence for Mrs William Armitage Jr. Thirteen friends joined in visiting and games and salad luncheon. The guest of honor received many gifts. Out of town guests included Mrs Armitage, Mrs Victor Armitage, Mrs C B Armitage and Mrs Cassius Armitage of East Branch, and Mrs Herbert Loveland of Union City.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Anderson and daughters Sylvia and Linda travel to New Wilmington to visit Mr and Mrs Russell Byler. William Zattropolus and son Bill plan a Pittsburgh trip to attend the Pirates Cardinals game. Ralph Billsborough departs for Fort Bragg after a furlough visit with family. Mrs Anna Wilcox leaves for Hudson Ohio to visit her son Merrill Wilcox. Mrs Walter Sears returns from Jamestown. Mrs Earl Trimmer arrives in Corry after a Philadelphia trip with her Navy husband. J J Ressler of Knoxville visits his ill sister Mrs George Dillon in Edinboro. Mrs W A Steen returns from Brookfield Missouri and Toledo Ohio. Mr and Mrs Harold Reed and daughters Ann and Paula of Buffalo visit Corry then depart. Pvt Alfred Morrison of the Air Transport Command arrives from Love Field Dallas for a brief city visit.
A large Armitage family reunion last Sunday drew over 79 relatives from Corry East Branch Union City Columbus and Cattaraugus New York to Mead Park. A noon dinner followed by park entertainment featured attendees from several nearby towns. The next reunion is planned for Mead Park next summer.
Mrs Freno, Miss Dorothy Kittelberger and several friends were entertained at the Pittsfield Inn last evening with a chicken dinner and Hillstrom residence entertainment on Wright Street. Game prizes went to Mrs Freno and Miss Kittelberger. guests included Miss Ron Sullivan, Miss Adele Mee and Miss Elizabeth Lanstore.
Miss Benny Lou Johnson hosted a Wiener roast last night at Mrs. William Johnson’s Essex Street home to celebrate Grace Middleton turning fourteen. Attending were Mrs. Middleton and several friends including Gatol Mae Cochran Norma Nantes Hobby Lou Dickson and Miss Johnson. Grace received birthday gifts from her friends.
If candles are too large for holders shave the wax with a heated knife to avoid chipping and create a smooth finish. For over whipped cream pour a bit of cold milk over it and stir lightly to restore texture. Rinse sticky glasses with cold water and wash promptly after use to ease cleanup.
AP Food Editor Richie offers midsummer picnic ideas with simple, outdoors friendly dishes. Includes a picnic sauce recipe, grilled corn in husks, meat patties with seasonings, and a light fruit dessert with a leaf shaped cake suggestion, all geared to easy outdoor enjoyment.
The regular meeting of the WCTU held yesterday at Mrs. A. Johnsons home elected officers: President Mrs. George Chase, Vice President Mrs. Floyst Johnson, Secretary Mrs. Pred J. Robs, Treasurer Mrs. Lewis Kiyeh, corresponding secretary Mrs. Grace Grace. A moon picnic will be the next gathering at Mrs. Floyd Johnsons home.
Local Women Of the Moose held a Monday evening meeting at Jewell Flower Shop to discuss lodge work. Twenty eight women attended and expressed enthusiasm. a new charter is likely soon with over 30 Wasren order members to transfer. A project may sponsor a local girl in nurse training. another meeting is invited.
Mesday evening members and guests of the Amici Sewing Circle of the Corey Church of United Drethies met at the home of Mrs Lynn Campbell. President Mrs Marshall Sherwood led the meeting reporting six members assisted at Red Cross rooms recently and a Circle member’s patient at Corry Hospital received a visitor. Nominating committee chair Mrs Glen Humes announced officers for the coming year: president Mrs Marshall Sherwood vice president Mrs Glen Himes secretary Mrs John Carrier assistant secretary Mrs Lloyd Shinwvers treasurer Mrs Gerald Fishy chaplain Mrs Harold Fishy assistant chaplain Mrs Hugh Mosher. A luncheon was served by committee members at the close.
Mrs J McLean of the Mabel Shoppe entertained the state bowling team after the past season. The dinner was at the Boston House on Tuesday evening with a steak meal for several members including Mrs Harold Cragg Mrs Ralph Martin Mrs Warne Eyars Mrs Stanley Henton Mrs Buest and Mrs Sarah McMillen, Mrs McLean's mother.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Brundage of Spring Creek at Corry Hospital Jas evening. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Emil Toplovich of R D 1 Columbus at Joan hospital Tuesday.
Gov Thomas Dewey prepared a 15 point indictment against New Deal relations with local governments as he neared opening conferences with 25 Republican governors in St Louis. He framed a plan to end petty bickering among government units and accused the New Deal of fostering conflicts across health veterans affairs and other areas. The Missouri swing state hoped for strong reception at Springfield conference with diverse civic groups.
A loud telephone tip helped locate and arrest a youth sought on suspicion tied to a Shin Pa shooting. Sheriff Kechinka reported Clinton Smith, 24, was detained without charge as authorities investigate related cases involving his brother Kenneth Smith and Larue Snell.
Detroit August 2 The retirement of four Fisher brothers William A Lawrence P Edward F and Alfred J Fisher from active connection with General Motors Corporation was announced by Alfred P B Sloan deputy chairman The announcement gave no explanation General Motors president G E B Wilson announced the appointment effective immediately of Thomas F Archer as general manager of the Fisher Body Division succeeding Edward F Fisher.
Carlisle Pa August The school board postponed the public school opening from September 5 to September 25 at the request of Carlisle manufacturers who are employing several hundred high school pupils on vacation permits.
Allied communiqué says British naval and air forces raided the Albanian port of Himare last Saturday, taking 30 prisoners and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. The operation details were not released. Himare lies near the southwest coast of Albania, about 60 miles across the Adriatic from Italy.
Charles W. Messner, 28, of Thurmont Maryland, an employee of Frick Manufacturing in Waynesboro Pa, was killed in an explosion at the R E Sheppard Company plant in Hanover Pa Aug 2. Three others were injured.
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