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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1943
Page
4
AP Beauty Editor Betty Clarke notes WPB’s L-85 ruling curbs material use, shaping winter fashion to conserve fabric. She discusses American body image, rationing, and suggests three exercises by Anh Delafeld to trim excess weight as readers adapt wardrobes and routines.
The reader receives a home exercise sequence aimed at shaping the body into 189 clothes. It outlines leg raises, figure eights, and twisting motions to target the waist, hips, and upper body, plus advice to reduce second portions for faster results.
Mrs Jean Manwaring of Bear Lake becomes bride of Roger Trisket of Columbus in a home ceremony attended by twenty five. Rev Dewey Long of Pittsfield officiated at eight o clock under an arch of towers. Attendants wore aqua and royal blue, gardens flowers in baskets decor. Both are well known locally with Mrs Trisket a Edinboro graduate and Kane teacher. Mr Trisket a Columbus High graduate and farmer assisting his father.
Miss Marie M Baker of Pekin and Erie is wed to Edward F Consider of Erie. The ceremony occurred August 13 in Bakersfield California parsonage. They will live at 709 1/2 Sixth Street Taft California. The Consider family once lived in Corry.
Mrs. George L Patterson entertained sixteen friends of her daughter Anna Mary on Saturday night. The highlight was the engagement announcement of Miss Patterson to William Durham. Prizes went to Miss Jean Dearing Miss Katherine Spiesman Mrs Offenbach Mrs Ross and Mrs K B Durham. Refreshments included salad rolls coffee ice cream and cake. Baby mums decorated the room. The couple’s photos were displayed in a dasie arrangement.
The M M Sorority initiates this week with a program at Miss Barbara Anderson’s home on West Pleasant Street. Initiates include Joan Patterson Barbara Rich Kathryn Buck Martha Thompson Jean Foster Marjorie Slattery and Betty Lundy. The formal initiation occurs Thursday evening at the home of Miss Marion and Mildred Young. Dorothy Whaley elected honorary member.
Lyle Colby was feted Saturday evening at his home on Concord Street with twelve friends. The party featured cards, entertainment, salad luncheon, and birthday cake. Colby received a gift. card awards went to Mrs. Victor Limelberg Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mixer and Arthur Manes. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brynolfson and Mr. and Mrs. C Huth left for New York City for a week of business and visiting friends.
A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Charles Rich at Corry hospital on West Wayne street. A son born to Mr and Mrs Clex ence Foster in Clymer N C at Corey hospital. A son born Saturday evening at The local hospital to Mr and Mrs Bonnell Chast on West Columbus Avenue. Mrs Chast was for Miss Evelyn Merritt.
Numerous brief notes record Cambridge Springs residents and visitors leaving or returning from trips, furloughs, or Army camps. Named individuals include Wil Marcheta Schreier, Tite Jeoke Bell, Seaman Howard Dingfelder, Pvt. Joseph Stewart, Miss Martha Wallace, Miss Marjorie Harmon, Mrs. Kelly Hoffman, Pvt. Paul Phelps, First Lt. John Wilcox, and Raymond J. Brown among others. The items cite origins like Cleveland, Port land Oregon, Camp Endicott Rhode Island, Camp Davis North Carolina, and locations in Erie and Meadville.
Home economists propose energy-building bread and cereals to stretch meat and vegetable loaves amid ration cuts. A Somerset Loaf recipe combines cheese meat rice onions peppers and beans baked with tomato sauce and a butter glaze. The guide also offers meat balls macaroni with cheese sauce and a vegetable core, plus tips to reuse leftovers and bake a quick fruit dessert.
Mrs. George Madsen and sister visited Titusville for the weekend. Esthe Engstrom and Alice Damon spent Sunday at the Engstrom home. Rev. B L Scott of Philadelphia arrived to visit family. Katherine Auer and Marjorie Peck called on Mrs. Ralph McGord in Worth East. Mr and Mrs Al Bloss and Mrs Hazel Shuss prepared for a Canada motor trip. Sergeant Robert Cass and wife left for Randolph Field Texas after a fifteen day visit. Mrs Cass is daughter of Mr and Mrs W Z McAvoy. Mrs G B Porter left for Beroit Michigan to visit son Claude Porter.
Fourteen friends feted Miss Dorothy Kittleberger and Frank Grice at Mead Park on Saturday for birthday celebrations. They then visited Mr and Mrs Jol Freno on East Frederick Street for a pleasant evening.
Notice to all subscribers that refunds may be obtained at Harry Lamona Barber Shop North Center Street on September 7 or 9 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or September 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Civil Air Patrol.
The program list shows Churchill set for a worldwide all network broadcast Tuesday at 2. NBC CBS and other relays present a slate of shows from Wendy Barrie to Sinatra Bandbox and a London newsreel. The text ends with a quotation from Evangeline Booth.
Wendover Utah Aug 30 ten officers and ten enlisted men died when an army B 29 bomber exploded and burned upon striking the salt flats scene of many land speed record drives. The three ton jewelry cargo valued over 250000 was believed moved from a New York jeweler to the scrap drive. Among the victims were Second Lt Samuel J Todd and Se g Elmer W Reeser, with Ruth Todd of Darby Pa listed as a relative.
Research shows wood durability improves when treated with urea and selected ammonium compounds, increasing resistance to decay. The findings suggest chemical protection methods that could extend timber lifespan in varied environments.
Fragmentary OCR text with multiple garbled words and missing context, unclear events, names, or locations. No coherent person, organization, date, or outcome can be determined for a reliable summary.
Irish team extends their unbeaten streak in a dramatic matchup against Sonj Ast Joen, securing a decisive victory with key plays and late scoring run. The result furthers the Irish side's momentum in the season standings, highlighting standout performances from leading scorers.
A fragmented report highlights Doris M Phil ning’s standout performance in a tennis singles event at Akron, amid unclear context. The piece references a 33 gradual set and a 10-8 value, with lingering notes on preparation and competition.
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