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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1942
Page
4
The M. M. Sorority met at Miss Mary Lou Patterson’s East Frederick street home. They outlined Initiation Week for the week of August 17 and discussed a summer dance and banquet for all generations of the sorority. Election of new members will occur at Miss Grace Hoylen’s West Park Place home on Thursday. After business, refreshments were served to the members.
Miss Cecile Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Robbins of Torpedo Pa wed James Kyseor son of Mr and Mrs J Kyseor Centerville. Ceremony held in Russell Ky on August 9. Kyseor employed Aero Supply Co and Mrs Kyseor worked in the city prior to marriage. The couple reside in Torpedo. Daylen Ruth Lindsley Janet Van derhoft Martha Wallace.
Mrs O A Johnson and Misses Ruth and Edna Johnson hosted a personal shower for bride-elect Miss Gertrude Johnson on West Church street. Guests enjoyed games, contests and music with prizes to Miss Donita Bertram and Mrs Raymond Drake. Refreshments and a bride’s cake followed.
The Lindstrom family held their 16th reunion at the Aptre of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson Jr at Watts Plats, Sunn day. Relatives came from Jamestown Bellis Point Buffalo Sugar Grove Corry Spartansburg Custer City Cleveland and Youngstown. Officers for the year elected: President Charles Norder vice president Andrew Johnson Sr secretary treasurer Mrs Gertrude Mick historian Ellen Lindstrom. Five marriages and nine births reported last year. Picnic at noon with ice cream and cake later. Reunion set for second Sunday in Avist 1943 at Mr and Mrs C F Lindstrom.
The Cony Rotary Club met at noon for its regular luncheon at the Hotel Corry with ten members present. They finalized plans to attend the district meeting in Titusville on Thursday, with President Daniel Taggart and Secretary R S Dewey intending to attend the all session and others joining the evening Rotarian events.
Mrs J B Johnson announces the engagement of her daughter Macie to Charles Coates of Roaring Springs Pa No wedding date set The piece also notes Miss Mary Quinlisk from Punxsutawney Pa visiting Mrs George Kinley in Wright Street and Elmer Kincaid returning from Washington DC after days of business.
The Cootiette Club of the VFW met last evening for a supper at the post rooms on West Washington Street with over ten members and friends present. During the business meeting plans were made to assist the local Red Cross. The charter era closed last evening with a total of twenty one members. The next meeting is set for August 25 at 8 o clock.
Mrs J P Mead hosted a birthday dinner at her East Wayne Street home honoring her son Thomas Mead. Attendants included Sim and Regis Burns Raymond Bachemer and George Ficcardi along with other family members.
Introducing a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Flick at Spencer hospital Meadville August 10. The Flicks are former Corry residents with Mrs Pick formerly Miss Helen Clark Adren Rockafellow of 212 East Church Street died last evening at Cory hospital.
Mrs. B J Becker hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Rite who will marry Richard H Williams of Springville in Buffalo New York on Saturday. Cards games and awards to Mrs James J O'Brien and Miss Georgia Webber preceded a two course lunch. Guests included Mrs J Barnes Mrs Jack Wels Mrs Bild Drought Mrs Romeo Piccardi Mrs Theresa Webber Mrs Howard Johnson Mrs Teresa Fox Mrs Rudy Bachomer Mrs Mayme Ross Mrs J Becker Jr Mrs Richard Becker Mrs Raymond Grady and the Webber Bachomer Derna Ficcardis Gertrude Seha dell.
Radio listings show multiple programs across NBC CBS and other stations including Hollywood Newsgirl at 9 30 Mr District Attorney at 10 Kay Hyser 11730 Paul Martin Rambling In Rhythm Nelson Eddy Dr Christian Shirley Temple Junior Miss Blossom Time Fleetwood Orchestra and more with guest George Welch and Garry Moore show also tomorrow features Air Force Band Frank Morgan and Stage Door Canteen. Boxing match Bobby Ruffin versus Bob Montgomery noted for evening coverage.
Vern Fraugland, AP stringer, is listed missing five days after a passenger plane disappeared in a storm en route from Northeast Australia toward New Guinea. Fraugland had waited in Townsville for transport to the war front and won a seat on the leading plane on August 7.
Word arrives from Erie that Mrs. Jessie Brown of 210 Myrtle Street died this morning after a brief illness. She is the mother of Roger Brown of this city, who departed for Erie upon receiving the news.
Red Star reports German forces pushing into new districts in the Caucasus as cities burn and Russian counterattacks slow their advance in Maikop region. Cherkessk and Maikop face heavy defenses while Ordzhonikidze and the Tiflis corridor loom near strategic oil centers at Baku. The oil-rich Transcaucasia hub remains a central target as German strength concentrates for a larger drive.
An observation on berets noting they are not modern creations but trace to ancient Greece about 2,500 years ago, challenging the belief that they began in recent eras and highlighting their long historical lineage.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Cory Highs and Drillants, a longtime football mentor from Meanville, with past playing and coaching dates in 1935 1998 and a 1995 return plan. Mentions of a new mentor and forthcoming candidate announcements imply a reshaping of city sports leadership in basketball and football.
Local sports note reports Buddy Rosar resigns from a Bi commission amid eligibility disputes and coaching movements. The piece mentions attempts to recall players, mentions Wesley Ferrell and Hossi, and references baseball context with Virginia ties and a potential pilot role for next season.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Rambling, vicinity folly, and Chautauqua exhibition led by George Butters now ten, with references to coaches, field distances, and a returning Bobby Woo. Mentions of service leg and football bets imply athletic context but details are unclear.
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