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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
5
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jorge Innhoft at the Corry Hospital this evening. The family resides at Spring Creek, R.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene church met at Mrs. Ever ett Altic's home on Essex. Mrs. Ruth Way received gifts and was honored. a new member, Mrs. W. Merritt, joined. A Peggy Newton demonstration by Mrs. Fiske and a devotional period led to business, lunch served by Mrs. Alsie, Mrs. Pat Rigby, and Mrs. Clarence Bailey.
The Mary and Martha Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church hosted their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Penny Nichol’s home on William Street with twenty-nine members attending. A 6:30 p.m. tureen dinner followed devotions led by Mrs. Louis Lundy and a gift exchange. Members donated to relief efforts and a class teacher gift was redirected to aiding a needy family. Several members and visitors are noted in local society.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VEW voted last evening at the post rooms to give a Christmas donation to the Salvation Army. Other state obligations donations were approved. A new member, Mrs Ber tha Thomas, was welcomed. The meeting was well attended with fifteen members. Mrs J J Haight, president, presided.
The Treon Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Hutch met at Mr and Mrs Armour Hillstroms home on Wright street for a Christmas gathering. Members spent time sewing visiting and exchanging gifts. Mrs D A Hillstrom read a short article on Christies songs before a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served and the group plans to meet again January 12.
At a regular Townsend Club meeting last evening, members voted to suspend business and parties until January 6, resuming the regular routine and officers thereafter.
The Maine Salvation Army League met for a restar session and quilt work for war relief. A business meeting planned a Christmas party at Mrs. Morrison’s home on West Irving Street for Wednesday evening December 1 with gift exchanges. Committee members were Mrs. Roy Tay Joy, Mrs. William Scott, and Mrs. Tennie Willis. A brief meeting will set plans for the next year.
The Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Societies of St Paul’s Lutheran church held a joint Christmas party at Shareh hall. A nominating committee and auditing committee were appointed, extra suppers approved, and the program featured carols and the Cradle Hymn. A light supper followed at 5:30.
A quotation from Sir Halifax notes that misusing a man’s time is a form of self-harm and dishonor, reflecting stern social rebuke for wasteful conduct.
A Victory Speakers Bureau meeting convened in the Library building on Wednesday evening. Reports from sib committees show wide civic interest. The Women’s Victory Club is advancing with a local news sheet for service men and strong Corry business support. Penny boxes aid club finance. Members have spoken at public events promoting bonds and stamps sales and are available through Mrs. E. C. Barnes. A round-table discussion preceded the reminder that the Community Sites event will be held at Senior High School Sunday afternoon December 1th at 4 o’clock.
The Eastern Star Chapter met last evening with Mrs. M. B Greene presiding in a routine business meeting. Plans were discussed for the St. John's Day banquet on December 28. Mrs. C. H. Gustin attended as a guest. the refreshment committee led by Mrs. R. H. Rossbacher served light refreshments.
The Old City War Ration Board reports that 2548 supplemental gasoline ration applications have been received and nearly all have been processed. Notices of action have gone or will go by mail no later than today. Cadet Edward J. Malek of Allegheny College in Meadville, serving with the U S Naval Reserve, made an unplanned visit to Titusville after a Piper Cub trainer ran low on fuel during his first evening flight.
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