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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

5

Bet­ty Morton Bride Elect Honored at Shower

Mrs E J Becker Mrs Richard Becker and Mrs J Raymond Grady hosted a miscellaneous shower at the bride elect Miss Hetty Morton’s West Church Street home last evening. Guests received gifts and bingo prizes were won by Mrs R A Badholkner and Miss Morton as hosts served a dessert lunch.

Betty Morton E. J. Becker Richard Becker J. Raymond Grady West Church Street Hetty Morton Edward Becker R. A. Bachafier Robert Johnson Paul Fox Robert Bachafier Porter Webber Iva Georl

Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Andersons Home

Mrs Anderson hosted her bridge club at North Center Street last evening. Two tables played with prizes won by Mrs Powell and Mrs douesrs. Anderson served dessert.

Bridge Club Anderson Raymond North Center Street H. ©. Powell W. Douesrs

All M. M. Members to Meet Tonight

The 1942 generation of the M. M. Sorority will be selected this evening at a meeting of all generations to be held at the home of Miss Martha Elston on Hal Park Place. AM members are invited. The new members will be introduced Monday evening and the week will be devoted to initiation activities.

M. M Martha Elston Hal Park Place

Scranton Guests Dine at Hotel Corry for McLaughlin Visit

Mrs F McLaughlin of Scranton entertained here with Mrs J P McLaughlin visiting several days. A family dinner for Rev George McLaughlin USA of San Diego was held at Hotel Corry with nine guests. Mr and Mrs Paul Blaha and daughter Olga and Mr and Mrs Blaha take a weeklong motor trip to St Louis for a Bible conference. Miss Ida June Fordyce of Meadville arrived to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs William Coon on North Center Street.

F. McLaughlin Scranton J.P. McLaughlin Hotel Corry George McLaughlin USA San Diego Calif Joseph Blaha Olga Paul Blaha St. Louis Ida June Fordyce Mead+ville William Coon North Center Street

4-H Club meeting previews Columbus roundup event

The Happy Horse of Columbus hosts a Wednesday 4-H Club gathering with Miss Gladys Thompson sharing Camp Cornplenter updates. Mrs Prendergast praised the girls' work and announced the Friday roundup at Warren M C A. Nanette Gordon, Carol Sweet, Jeanne Reagle, and Marian Thompson conducted demonstrations and a custard was served.

Columbus Happy Horse of Carol Sweet Jeanne Reagle Marian Thompson

Opera and Play Lead Chautauqua Week Six in 1941

Chautauqua's sixth week features Strauss The Chocolate Soldier opening August 11 with On Borrowed Time and Beethoven symphony concerts. Dr. Paul Behrert delivers the baccalaureate sermon. Sydney W. Fisher and Mischa Michaykomet lecture and perform.

Chautauqua Aus Strauss Paul Beherer New York City Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Sydney W. Fisher Ohio State University Puccini Mischa Michakomt Michakomt Georges Miquelle

Bride-to-be Verna Wetmore Fetes At Mixed Shower

Mrs J A Haressi hosted a club social at her Fast Smith Street home honoring Verna Wetmore who will wed Joseph Haressi on August 13. Attendees included Mrs Russell Davis, Mrs Lela Wetmore, Mrs George Bond and many others from Corry Union City and North Tonawanda. Prizes were won by Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Bond. a buffet lunch featured green and white decor and a large white gladiolus bouquet.

Mra. J. A. Haressi A. O. Huckenberg Eric Antoinette, Angeline Jeanette Haressi Fast Smith Street Verna Wetmore Joseph Haressi Russell Davis Lela Wetmore George Bond Perle Har

Couple wed in Panama ceremony for Margaret Jane Dunnihao

Mr and Mrs J Russell Dunnihao of West Wyne street announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Jane to Lynn Melvin Bisbee of Union City. The August 6 ceremony at 8 20 pm was at the Panama Methodist parsonage with Rev Shope officiating. The bride a Corry High School 1940 graduate and Loblaw cashier, and the groom of Aero Supply Co will reside on West Wyne street.

Panama J. Russell Dunnihao West Wayne Street Margaret Jane Lynn Melvin Bisbee Union City Dell Bishee Methodist Panama N Shope Corry High School Loblaw Grocerteria Bisbee The Aero Supply Company West Wyne Street

Picnic Supper Entertains Relatives at Columbus Cottage

Mrs. Jean Pierds hosted a picnic supper at her Columbus cottage last evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Snapp and Avonelle of Enid Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Snapp of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Snapp of Sheffield, Misses Karen and Anna Johnson of Clarendon, and Mrs. J. J. Haight and Hf Bur lingame of Corry.

Jean Pierds Columbus L. H. Snapp Avonelle Enid Olla Myron Snapp Oklahama City G. J. Snapp Sheffield Karen Anna Johuison Clarendon J. J. Haight Burlingame Corry

Rev Abrams to Speak at Rally in Warren

A rally this evening in Warren will feature Rev Gordon Abrams of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church as speaker. Delegations are expected from Tituville Kane Bradford Sorry and other churches at the new Alliance Church located at 514 Third Avenue. Rev Henry L Girts, son of Mr and Mrs H L Girts of Titusville, serves as pastor.

Warren Gordon. Abrams Christian and Missionary Alliance Church

Eight-Pound Son Born to Chief Petty Officer in San Diego

An eight-pound son was born to Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Frederick W. Parkhurst in San Diego California on August 1. The father, son of Charles Parkhurst of the city, has served in the U. S. Navy on the west coast for several years. A daughter was born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis of Higgin, and a daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Howlett of Lemon Street at Corry Hospital. Howlett was formerly Mary Kovach.

Frederick W. Parkhurst San Diego Calif Charles Parkhurst U. S. Navy West Corry Hospital Richard Lewis Higin Leo Howlett Lemon Street Corry Hospital Mors Howlett Mary Kovach

Local Residents Share Visits and Travel News

Mr and Mrs Richard Paulson and son Bill of Wellsville Ohio arrive tonight for a brief visit with relatives and friends. Rev and Mrs E A Hook have left for Minneapolis where they were summoned by the death of Mrs Hook's brother. Dr and Mrs Lyle Pitt and sons Larry and Edward of Pittsburg Texas who spent three weeks in Corry with D J Pitt and family depart for home. Misses Mac and Eva Metinney of Pittsburgh were guests at Hotel Corry en route to Chautauqua New York. Louis A Hovey and daughter Barbara Ann left for Pittsburg after two weeks visiting Glen Donalson in Spring Creek. Mr and Mrs G C Wales of Mercer were here with Joseph Shamsburg family on West Congress street, joined by Mary Kathryn Shamsburg returning home after ten days. Mrs George Stanford Sr was called to Akron following an accident that wounded sister-in-law Mrs William Reed. Donald Feeley of Jonesboro Arizona visiting his brother Harry Feeley. he leaves tomorrow with Harry for a two week vacation. John Holtz and Charles Shuss are in Erie for a golf tournament. Mrs Hunter Pope of Enfield, Pa and Ruth Turner with Eva Pope of Pittsburgh spend the rest of the week in Corry for Elizabeth Blakeslee funeral. Miss Leora Jones of Cambridge Springs, visiting her sister Virginia Jones in Columbus, leaves tomorrow with Virginia for a week at home.

Richard Paulson Bill Wellsville Ohio E. A. Hook Minneapolis Minn Delaware Street Brei Mac Eva Metinney Pittsburgh Hotel Corry Chautauqua N.Y Louis A. Hovey Arbara Ann Pitts Bweh Glen Donalson Spring Creek GC. OC Wales Mercer Joseph Shamsburg West Congress Street Mary Kathryn Shamburg Ety George, Stanford, Sr Akron William Reed Donald Feeley Jonesboro Harry Feeley John Holtz Charles Shuss Erie Hunter Pope Enfield Ruth Turner Eva Pope Pittsbweh Corry Elizabeth Blakeslee Leora Jones Cambridge Springs Virginia Jones Columbus Virginia

Clymer Firemen Picnic Draws Large Local Crowd

A large throng from Clymer and nearby areas attended the firemen’s picnic held yesterday at Damcott’s Grove. The Clymer Central school band played as contests and athletic events ran through the afternoon. The horse-pulling event highlighted the day with Leon Fardink winning first in the heavy class, Ralph Thompson second, Norman Te Croney third, and Legter Bros. fourth. in the under 4000 pounds class Ralph Wassink took first, Albert Croscut second, and John Fxilly-owned teams placed third and fourth.

Clymer Damcott's Grove Clymer Central School Leon Fardink Ralph Thompson Norman TeCroney Legter Bros Ralph Wassink Albert Croscult John Fxilly

Evening Radio Schedule Snippet With Multiple Stations

A fragmented listing outlines tonight’s radio and TV airings across CBS NBC and MBS networks. Programs include concerts talk shows news briefings and music blocks with times ranging from 6:15 to 11:30 p.m. across stations labeled NBG and MBS with varied program titles and hosts.

Walter Senator la Follette CBS Claudia David Ika Chase Olmstead MBS Nbc-Red Lincoln High Way Mary Astor Buffalo Presents Nbc-Blue Farm Bureau Federation Kentucky Mountains Santa Batbsta Calli

French Creek Picnic Planned for August 14

A large gathering of residents and former residents of French Creek is expected at the annual Town Picnic at Orrin Bemnis Grove, half a mile south of Cutting on the Corry Cutting road. Speakers are booked, Clymer Central High School Band will perform, and games and a dinner arranged by the Ladies Aid of Mark's Covenant Church. The gate fee will be free.

Orrin Bemnis Grove Ong Cutting Corry-Cutting Clymer Central High School Ladies Aid of Mark's Covnery Church

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