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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
5
Friends and neighbors celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Glennees and Smith at their home on Monday and Saturday evenings. The couple received many remembrances and gifts including a money purse.
The Lady Pranklin Rebekan Judge met in regular session at the I O Hall Tuesday evening. After a short business meeting members enjoyed a musical program arranged by Mrs Eli Hauenstein Mrs George Bescon and Mrs Ira Miller who also performed. Mrs L Auer provided piano accompaniment and Bingo was played for added amusement.
At Emmanuel Episcopal church the Tillian Guild held a Maple Avenue meeting hosted by Mrs. W B Mathews. Members heard committee reports with Mrs Don D Williams noting 5208 raised to date for the apron and food sale. Christmas dinner planning, a December 21 date, and a vote to suspend monthly sandwich parties were announced to aid Red Cross efforts. Rev E H Van Houten urged help for Christmas week decorations.
The W T C U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Whiteley’s home with twenty one members and five visitors. Emma Heath spoke on the first prophecy of Christ, scripture and prayer led by Mrs Alfred Haenel. Mrs Neil Blackman gave an uplifting talk on Sabbath Observance. The program included songs, a Christmas story, duets by Mrs Bertha Stockton and Miss Triscait, readings, and poems. The meeting closed in prayer, refreshments were served, and gifts were exchanged.
Lieut William Staubitz USN spoke to Corry Rotary Club at Hotel Corry about the Red Cross blood bank unit. He praised Gerry Blood Bank’s operation and donor service as best in the district and noted high transfusion savings for military casualties and shop and factory accident victims. Hubert Vaughn of the Tyill Indicator Co. attended.
N B Club held a social evening at 26 West Bond Street with games after a brief meeting. Prizes went to Mrs Harold Robinson Mrs Gordon Smith and Mrs Marsha Vilage. Birthday cake and lunch followed a decorated table and a reading by Mrs Dan Stone of Tutah City. Next party planned at Mrs Leon Bloss on December 20.
Dorothy Pie daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Hornh of Salye NW CG and Alfred Davis son of Mr and Mrs Getty Davis of Corry were married in York South Carolina on Tuesday November 20. Pvt Davis is known locally for his orchestra work and is currently stationed at Camp Mackall North Carolina.
A stream of visitors and travelers is noted in Corry as Prb. Richard Hubbers returns from New York City to Ohio for a visit with his parents in Lakewood. Many residents and relatives are listed visiting and traveling to cities like Lancaster Buffalo Rochester Jamestown Philadelphia Williamsport Pittsburgh and McDill Field Florida amid business trips and family gatherings.
The Hope You Like It Club met at Miss Leoha Jagta's home on R. D. 1 to pack boxes and write letters to Pvt. Richard G. Gates at Fort Meade and to Pie John Jagta at Fort Meade. Members wrapped Christmas gifts for servicemen to be sent this week and a light luncheon followed. The club plans to meet next week with Miss Rose Marie Clubbal.
Amici Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Robert Fleming's home with seventeen members. President Ms. Marshall Sherwood announced deadline for missionary box materials and a December 21 Christmas party with gift exchange.
St Edward’s Parent Teachers Association held a 6:30 tureen supper at the school hall with Rev Fr Francis J Graves and Rev P F Sharpe as guests. Mrs Frank Gravina led the business meeting reporting Victory Hooks sales and a five dollar tuberculosis seal donation.
The United Brethren Sunday School orchestra held a Christmas dinner at the All2 Restaurant. Director Hugh Mosher and Mrs Mosher attended with members. Gifts were exchanged and Mr Mosher received a special present from the group. Twelve were in attendance.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs Alwho CG Durham of Pleasantville Pennsylvania at Baseline Shram Hospital Trousville. Durham was formerly Mrs Garvie Muck. A baby girl named Garry was born at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Bin Goodmay Snyder Che Asun. The birth occurred Tuesday afternoon at Garry hospital.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Democratic leaders push Roosevelt for a possible fourth term as a testing ground in the April presidential primary. David L Lawrence says Roosevelt may be entered regardless of his plans and the advisory votes aim to signal delegates at the party convention.
Gov Marti reappointed 69 year old Frederick T Gelder to a six year term as chairman of the $150 million liquor monopoly. Gelder, Forest City publisher, received full confidence from the chief executive and the press conference yesterday.
Radio schedule details a full night with programs from 6:30 to 10:15 including Beat the Bunt, Eddie Cantor, Alan Ladd, District Attorney, Kay Kyser hour, Jack Carson Show, Great Moments in Music, Lone Ranger, Battle of Sexes, Duke Ellington, and Football Award. The lineup features performers Haley James Band Simmy Haye Lionel Barrymore and Cugat Orchestra among others.
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