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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1942
Page
5
Ladies of the X auxiliary hosted a Christmas evening with guests, girls of the Y, enjoying a six o clock dinner and festive decorations. Carols followed the meal, a short program was presented, and Santa Claus sang as gifts were distributed by sponsors.
The Ladies Bible Class of the United Brethren in Christ met last evening at 1043 North Center Street. Mrs Ina Watrous conducted the devotional period, followed by a business meeting led by President Mrs Nell Keppel. A social hour, gift exchange, and refreshments closed the event.
Kiwanis members and ladies held their annual holiday party at the Greyhound Post House on Friday evening. New president Chris Christen sen succeeded Philip Zalzneck, after nineteen years of weekly Kiwanis attendance by Clarence Shoop. A varied program featured quartet numbers, piano solos, and group singing, with prizes won by Don Willigins and Mrs Guy Simmons.
Members of the N B Club gathered for a chicken dinner at the Boston House and moved to Mrs George Wood s home on West Cons gress street for a Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and Miss Heter Wood was honored on her birthday with a gift. Bingy provided entertainment as guests arrived while Mrs Paul Daniels, Mrs Frank Fitch, and Miss Ells Belle Roschi assisted. Light refreshments were served at a Christmas themed table. The club plans to meet again at the home of Miss Ella Belle Rosette.
Mr and Mrs Albert Miller were guests of the evening as gifts were added to the merriment of the wedding celebration.
In a church ceremony at the United Brethren in Christ last evening, Rev. Hui Ray Bris united Miss Mildred Davis of West Wayne Street and Douglas B Mosher of Raymond Avenue. A quarter hour organ recital preceded the ceremony, with Mrs. Lansberry performing and Mr. Lansberry singing two numbers. The bride wore a creams satin gown with a bouquet of white pompoms and Penarthia Sweetheart roses. The wedding party included bridesmaid Doris Boveman in rose taffeta and best man Paul Shaluron. After the ceremony a reception was held at the church, and the newlyweds plan to live at 107 North Center Street.
Miss Faith Messenger hosted a Christmas party at her home with festive decor. Games awarded prizes to Miss Jack Berg, Miss Irene Willis and Miss Katherine McEldowney, while attendees included Mrs. Virginia Mulligan and several others. Refreshments were served as the evening ended.
A son born last evening to Mr and Mrs Deans Palmer of Klein and a girl born at Abe Corry hospital in Yaeger Centerville R. Op. 4. Both new arrivals announced by the families in a local birth notice.
Miss Virginia Loveland was guest of honor at a Ritz Restaurant dinner for her cousin Miss Mary Frances Loveland. In attendance were Mrs Arthur Maslin Mrs Joi Sheeh Mrs Kenneth Bock Mrs Alfred Morrison Jr Miss Shirley Hinman Mrs Walter Paulson Miss Janet Gordon Miss Batty Paslo Mrs Kenneth Loveland and Miss Margaret Jane King. The group enjoyed a turkey dinner and shower for Miss Loveland.
The Missionary class at South Center Street held a Christmas party last evening at Worktone. A delicious dinner was served at six o clock. Bible study and prayer guided the event. Gifts were exchanged after games, and attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Over seventy five members of St Pauls Lutheran Church and Corry Ministerial Association attended a reception for Rev Dr GF Hildebrand Jr his family at the church at eight o clock Mrs Ray Burr presided as mistress of ceremonies with welcomes by Mrs Burr Rev G L Boyd Drs R B Mosier and Rev William Wall offered reminiscences Group singing by a male quartet Armomhl strom Ray Burr Alton Duhlstrand John Fret and readings by Mrs John Boland followed by Christules carols on accordion played by Mrs Roy Street with Norman Street on trombone and cornet Dr Hildebrand gave remarks Rev P A Gal breath of the First Methodist offered benediction Wives of cabinet members served refreshments at the close.
Police hunted two gunmen who robbed Precision Company in Philadelphia injuring none. They seized 500 dollars from the president Edward Damien and smaller sums from four other employees, tied them up and fled in a car after a sales conference. The men wore handkerchiefs as masks and escaped with the weekly pay toll of 51,000.
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