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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1942

Page

5

80th annual county convention of the W C T U held in Erie

The 80th annual county convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathered Tuesday and Wednesday at Glenwood United Brethren church in Erie. Speakers included Minnie Long, Helen Wilkins, and Earl Cossin. Delegates from Corry and ministers from Edinboro Springboro Evie and Wattsburg attended. officers were reelected and Floyd Johnson of Corry named county director of citizenship.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Glenwood Brettinen Erie Pennsylvania Minnie Long Helen Wilkins Earl Cossin Edinboro Springhorn Evie Wattsburg Floyd Johnson Corry Eitizenship George Chase Fred Ross Grace ‘Thompson Margaret McDonald Irene Mountain

Longtime Carry Resident I Harry L Davis Dies in Home

Harry L. Davis of Carry died last evening at his East South Street home after a two year illness. Born July 4, 1864 in Spartansburg he lived in Carry 55 years and married Carrie J Baldwin on September 30 1885. Survived by wife two daughters Bess D Naylor Mildred Swalt a son Lyle Davis a sister and a brother royalties include six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral plans to be announced. Oil seepage noted in several Chinese provinces with small underground reserves.

Harry L. Davis Carry East South Street Mr. Davis Spartansburg Carrie J. Baldwin J. W. & A. P. Howard Company

Farewell Party for Columbus Assistant Pastor

Women of the Columbus Community church honored Rev. Howard Weaving at a farewell party last evening before his departure to Boston next week. Gifts were presented in remembrance of his service. attendees included Rev. and Mrs. John Waite and family, Mrs. Edith Donaldson, and William Donaldson of Spring Creek.

Columbus Howard Weaving Columbus Community Church Weaving Boston John Waite Edith Donaldson William Donaldson Spring Creek

County WCTU Leader Renamed At Meeting ERI

Mrs Jessie M J Gifford was re elected president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union of Erie county in Glenwood United Brethren church on Wednesday morning. New officers for the coming year include Olive P Mudge vice president Sadie Johnson corresponding secretary Mabel Orr recording secretary and Nelle Wright treasurer The morning session heard directors reports and other business was discussed A quiet hour at 1145 concluded the meeting Miss Linnie Tong state corresponding secretary spoke at the closing sessions on Have You Caught the Spirit.

WCTU Jessie M. J. Gifford Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union Erie County Glenwood United Brethren Church County Union Olive P. Mudge Sadie Johnson Mabel Orr Nelle Wright Essure Linnie Tong

Birthday Dinner Honors Frank Grice Jr and Miss Kilttleberger

Mrs. Frank Grice Jr hosted a birthday dinner at their West Church Street apartment on Wednesday evening. The bom meal featured later card playing with guests Carl Nelson, Mr and Mrs John Freno, and Mr and Mrs Alton Dahistrand in attendance.

Frank Grice, Jr Dorothy Kilttleberger Grice West Church Street Carl Nelson John Freno Alton Dahistrand

Daughter born to Morton and Sherlock families

A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Fern Morton of Bear Lake and to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sherlock Jr at the local hospital. Mrs. Sherlock is the former Vivian Wate.

Bor Fern Morton Bear Lake Corry Hospital Lloyd Sherlock, Jr Sherlock Vivian Wate

Ladies A League Reorganizes For Season

Team captains and officers of the A league of women bowlers of the city association held a picnic supper at Carr's camp Gatland last evening. Plans for the coming season were made and bowling will begin Tuesday September 15. Attendees included Mrs G J Aymong Mrs Harold Carr Mrs Harry Lamona Mrs M B Cobbett Mrs Harry Rhodes Mrs Dean Houser Mrs Wm Hoehrig Mrs M H Van Dresar Miss Viollet Racke Miss Mary Hnatyszyn and Angie Baressi.

Carr Gatland Iast G. J. Aymong Harold Carr Harry Lamona Cobbett Harry Rhodes Dean Houser Wm. Hoehrig M. H. van Dresar Viollet Racke Mary Hnatyszyn Angie Baressi

Mrs Donald Carter Hosts N B Club Wiener Roast

Mrs Donald Carter entertained the N B Club at her R D 2 home last evening with a wiener roast. Eight members attended. The next meeting is with Mrs Sherman J Beker on September 5 at her Hateh Street home.

Donald Carter N. B N. B. Club Lab Sherman J Beker Hateh Street

Roger Hill Celebrated Fourth Birthday Party

Mrs. Albert HAY hosted at her home on Second Avenue yesterday for her son Roger turning four. A pony ride thrilled guests while favors like Nancy rubber balls and gum were shared. Mrs Hill and Miss Theresa Laird served ice cream and birthday cake to a list of children including Margaret Woot Feuth Len Abbey Bobb Bill Susanne Sally Ann Poll ett Gary Smith Clarice dugei Shirley Ward and Mary Ann Nich als.

Albert Hay Second Avenue Roger

S A Home League Plans Gifts To Soldiers

The Home League of the Salvation Army met at Mrs. J. D. Morrison's West Irving Street home with sixteen members. Mrs. Emma Heath led the devotional, and Mrs. Jennie Willis chaired the meeting. They planned a Wednesday packing night at the Salvation Army building on Washington Street and discussed giving soldiers leaving for camp small gifts.

S. A Home League Home League of the Salvation Army J. D. Morrison West Irving Street Emma Heath League

Montgomery Ward Employees Enjoy Mutual Picnic

Six Montgomery Ward workers from the local store joined Meadville colleagues for a picnic at Canaddhis Lake yesterday afternoon and evening. They shared a picnic supper and a weiner roast at the resort.

Montgomery Ward Moncomery Ward Canaddhis Lake Meadville

Miss Mary J Phillips Hosts Evening at Mentville

Miss Mary Jean Phillips of Mentville visiting grandmother Mrs N R Dickson on West Pleasant Street hosted several friends last evening. Ten guests dined together and later played games.

Mary J. Phillips Mary Jean Phillips Mentville N. R. Dickson West Pleasant Street

Exercises For Keeping Your Legs Shapely

A World Beauty feature by Bedty Clarke offers leg shaping routines for ankles knees and calves. The guide describes seated and standing movements with pivoting ankle circles and knee twists, claiming gradual improvements over weeks. It notes varied leg tones and warns against overexertion while addressing appearance and stockings.

Bedty Clarke Wie World Beauty

Mrs O G McCoy Honored At Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Howard J Miller and Mrs J Nichols hosted a luncheon bridge yesterday at their home to compliment Mrs O G McCoy. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ellsworth Holt and Mrs Charles Butters. Mrs McCoy received a guest prize, with guests including Mrs J Donald Watson, Mrs Walter Hindman, and Mrs Bruce Smith.

O. G. McCoy Howard J. Miller J. ©. Nichols Ellsworth Holt Charles Butters McCoy J. Donald Watson Walter Hindman Bruce Smith

Radio Listings Flash Tonight Schedule Across Networks

Readable radio guide lists NBC CBS and syndicated programs with times and show names including Frank Morgill Crosby Hour Major Bowes Amateurs Stage Door Canteen and Hedda Hopper with various music and talk segments. Several times and program titles appear partially garbled but identifiable as a broadcast lineup.

NBC Frank Morgill Bob Crosby Rudy Valles CBS Mandie

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