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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
5
At the regular meeting the Catholic Daughters of America granted club room use to the Victory Club. Plans for a Christmas party on December 17 were made with exchanges of gifts. Mrs E J Roacy and her committee will oversee arrangements. A lune of sand, wishes and coffee was served.
Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh hosted her contract bridge club on East Wayne Street last evening. Awards went to Mrs. Bruce Elsworth and Mrs. Pred Kinley, followed by a light luncheon for members and guests Miss Ruth Bennett Miss Helen Spencer and Mrs Carlion Chaffee of Midland Pa.
Mrs Ida Dean of West Washington street celebrated her eightieth birthday at a family dinner hosted by her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs G D Besson. The gathering also marked the birthday of her great granddaughter Christine Besson three years old.
The Southeastern District Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Scout banquet at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Friday December 1 at 6 30 p m. All Scouters Cubbers and their wives are invited. The programme is arranged by Chairman Charles O Rich and the Ladies Aid Society will serve the banquet.
Eighty five youths from Gre and Tri-Hi groups attended a Y program in two rooms last evening despite rain. Younger attendees gathered at 72 Mi to hear songs and an M. G. A. insignia explanation by W. Shotabarger, then watched 700 feet of circus films he shot over two years. Older youths met at Borlock for a similar program. The M L C A insignia features two concentric circles five triangles the letters X and P and an open Bible. The program outline references Luke 2 52 and John 17 21.
Mrs Crosby Bush, Mrs Charles Bugbee and Mrs Carl Lyons hosted a social evening in the United Brethren basement in Christchurch honoring Mrs Charles Gatty. Twenty one friends attended and presented gifts as a shower of lovely pins was given. Hostesses served a dessert lunch at the close of the evening.
Kepler the school nurse spoke at the Kiwanis dinner meeting at the Ritz on the Christmas Seal drive now in progress. She urged public cooperation and explained the drive’s benefits. Plans for a bingo party at the State Armory were outlined for Thursday with ticket sales reported favorable. Letters from two Kiwananians in the armed forces were read and a singalong led by Lynn Rice with Mrs. Rice at the piano.
Mrs Dorr Clark entertained the five hundred club at her East Main home last evening. Awards went to Mrs Edward Jerome Mrs Marshall Hughes and Mrs Walter McElroy. Attending were Mrs William Johnson Mrs Marle Kolstee Mrs John Sheehan Mrs David Depew and Mrs Robert Owens. A dessert lunch was served.
Mrs. Paul Porter and Mise Maude Porter hosted guests at their Third Avenue home to honor Lawrence Porter on his birthday. Lawrence and friends enjoyed the evening and received gifts from Pratt Sherwood Donald Powers Robert Lindquist and Melvin Anderson before a tasty luncheon was served.
A baby girl was born at the local hospital to Mr and Mrs Philip Allen of 96 Bnyder Circle. The notice notes the birth on Thursday with limited readable details.
Mrs Alexander Gior AP Food Editor offers holiday confections for soldiers in camp or at home. Recipes include Crunches with cereal flakes, Maple Nut Squares, Chocolate Drops, and Peanut Taffy Sticks using sugar substitutes, molasses, maple syrup, and pantry ingredients.
A stream of visitors and servicemen pass through the city including Miss Gertrude Reed of Cleveland visiting her parents on East South Street, Pvt Charles Glavin of the Mayme Base at New River on furlough, and Pfc Patrick Feeney with Pfc Mike Lynch of Fort Meade visiting their families on six day leave. Also noted are Elbert Miller returning to Warren after a visit with his mother, Roberta King of Buffalo arriving soon for a stay with her mother and sister, and several locals traveling to Cleveland and New York on business or to join Induction-related activities amid other visits and farewells.
A bright red or green quilted geat makes a practical gift for a girl who shivers when temperatures drop below 7d. She may wear it under a winter coat to stay warm during chilly weather.
Mr and Mrs R J Fogie of 168 Wright Street announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Jeanne to Rufus J Perlon son of Mr and Mrs John L Fetell of Wellesley Massachusetts Miss Fogle a Corry High School graduate trained at Cooley Dickinson Hospital Northampton this year now on the nursing staff at Copy Hospital Perroll a Wel lesley High School 1936 and Oberlin College is at Harvard Dental School and will graduate in 1944 Wedding planned for the Christmas season
Elizabeth Rose daughter of Corry residents wed P F C Albert Joseph Muddiman son of Mrs. Howard Barber of Erie at St. Agatha's church. Attendants were Mrs. John A. Wilson and Vincent Sehlipf. Couple to brief honeymoon. Muddi man stationed at Camp Livingstone, Ga. Mrs. Muddiman stays as bookkeeper for International Hodcarriers Union in Meadville.
Reading, music, photography, and books shape gift choices. A music lover values new words for study, a budding photographer enjoys fresh snapshots collections, and a book lover seeks the latest best sellers or elegant plates for shelves.
D C Smiley of Raymond Manufacturing spoke on Taxes 1943 at the Northwestern Pennsylvania Purchasing Agents Association gathering in Warren. William Forgale of the Warne auction Board discussed controlled material plan. Lester Dunter attended along with D G Pomeroy visiting W G Pomeroy’s family in Roulette for several days.
Radio listings detail NBC CBS and other networks with multiple programs tonight. Highlights include talks by Sen Lodge and Sen O Mahoney, concerts, drama, and musical hours across NBC CBS and affiliate stations. Tomorrow features Notre Dame vs Great Lakes, plus Navy and parade segments.
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