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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
5
Washington reports backers seek White House aid to push the Murray Kilgore reconversion bill through amid Republican and Dixie Democrat calls for a swift Senate vote. Opponents doubt passage under current conditions as unemployment concerns loom and a broader mobilization plan is debated.
Members and guests of the O. PF. Club enjoyed an outdoor picnic on the lawn at Mrs. Ross Mead’s Wright street home. The event honored Mrs. Ross Fehlman of Lawton Oklahoma and Mrs. Paull Quinlisk of Philadelphia, with other attendees including WAVES member Miss Jean Quintists and several former members and local relatives visiting for the weekend.
Mrs. W E Lethman entertained friends on West Wayne street last evening with contests and visiting. Prizes were won by Mrs. Edward Moore Mrs. Margaret Bender and Mrs. George Ainsworth. The hostess served a salad and dessert menu with various guests receiving many gifts and prizes.
Miss Julia Kudlick, departing September 5 for nurse cadet training at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, was honored by friends at Hoyt's Restaurant on West Main Street. The gathering featured a linen shower with attendees including Miss Geraldine Dunton Miss Hazel Marsiy Miss Rosalind Hopkins Mrs Madalaine Conklin and Miss Mary Baldwin.
An evening gathering honored Mrs Emma Carroll with a birthday celebration hosted by Mrs Albert Sandhwe. About twenty club members attended a surprise supper and enjoyed visiting and musical numbers by the hostess. The guest of honor received many cards and a gift from friends.
Initiation ceremonies for the 1944 45 generation of the Senior High School M M Sorority were held at Miss Betty Lundy s home on Hash Frederick street. Twenty five members and alumnae attended and were served light refreshments. New officers included Miss Wisdom Young high sorority captain Miss Mary Katherine Shamburg keeper of the morgue Miss Barbara Clark keeper of the clinking iron mien Miss Beverly Barker tender of the deviled barn Miss Eunice Theobold Yamasee and Miss Rose Marie Clab hall gal scribbler. Each initiates received a sorority pin and a gardenia corsage.
Thirty four members and guests of the J B Women’s Missionary Society gathered Thursday at the home of Mrs Leon Van Tassel for a routine meeting led by Mrs H Rey Harris. Mrs J B Johnson spoke on the topic Christ Must Be the Ruler of All Her Life. A memorial service for Mrs Martha Kimmy was held with offerings for missionary work. Mrs John Westley closed with prayers and the hostess provided refreshments.
A five hundred club banquet occurred Tuesday evening at the Pittsfield Inn with nearly 500 members. Attendees included Mrs Alma Gardner Viré H B Weicht Mrs Sarah Zaleneck Mrs Myrcaret Hughes Mrs Anna Esterbrook Mrs Kate Newcome Mrs Carlson Mrs William Haenel and Mrs Joseph Hennis. After dinner the group moved to Mrs Gardner's home on West Wayne street for a social evening and card play.
Mrs C F McCray hosted a McCray Ladies Aid gathering at Fourth Avenue residence with twelve members. They planned the annual McCray reunion, set for the last Friday in August at Mead Park, after a noon luncheon and social afternoon.
No Bar Riding Club with over thirty five members and friends gathered Thursday evening at Darrow Farm on Route 6 south of the city for a wiener roost. Entertainment included games on horses Western class jumping and bareback riding with contests and prizes awarded. Organizers were John Maloney Mrs Jack Rons and Bob Desmond. The club plans a weekend trip to Wattsburg fairgrounds the following Saturday and Sunday.
A gathering of about forty friends and Corry Country Club members and guests enjoyed an outdoor corn roast with dancing and festive entertainment. The event highlighted a pleasant evening for attendees at the club venue.
Mrs Ray Anderson at Worth Center street entertained her card club last evening. Two tables of contract bridge were won by Mrs HL Rowe and Mrs Blisworth Holt. A salad course was served. No definite plans for the next meeting were made.
Army withdrawals begin from Philadelphia trolleys buses subways and elevated trains as operations move toward normal. Grand jury hears more testimony amid ongoing strike impact with stores and tagrooms reopening on Monday limited to day shift hours.
The Navy announced the christening of the carrier and seven cruisers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Three fighting ships, totaling over 99 000 displacement tons, will be launched in a coordinated ceremony with water-filled dry docks nearby. Admiral M. F. Draemel presided as commandant.
A daughter was born on the first evening at Cony Hospital to Mrs Clinton A Mayer of 327 Hast Washington Street. Mrs Mayer, formerly Anita Brigg, is the mother and the family awaits the child’s name.
Westfield grower Jase Vilarde reports at least 60 percent of the Chantunquit tomato crop will be lost or damaged as heavy soil and poor conditions hit the harvest. He notes losses may reach 60 percent regionwide while processing plants in Westfield expect a late start.
Allied forces under MacArthur advance toward Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Liberator bombers strike naval and air targets while Japanese resistance appears surprised and scattered. Casualties and damage reported as operations by New Guinea air bases and coast defenses continue.
Fragmentary wartime note describes Allied movements near Yunnan province with Japanese positions along a railway toward Burma. References to Mandalay as headquarters and raids indicate a campaign stance in the region.
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