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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
5
Tests indicate wine-based solution can remove stains and loosen dirt more easily when used as wash water. The finding suggests greater cleaning effectiveness and potential use in household laundry and surface cleaning.
A busy broadcast slate lists programs across CBS NBC and MBS including American Forum at 4:30, debate on House voice in Treachery, Robertson on War, Burns and Allen, Orson Welles Ploy Overthrow Christmas, Bing Crosby, Mystery Theale, Fibber McGee, Casablanca radio drama, Burns and Allen repeats, Roy Rogers show, Gracie Fields, Metropolitan Opera, and other features.
Community notes recount Christmas plans and service members abroad from Corry. Norman Mountain in France sends Thanksgiving menu memories. Jack Dempsey and a Masonic Temple Christmas dance boost local spirits. Nurses, students, and local families share updates, arrivals, and holiday greetings amid wartime letters and celebrations.
Urgent appeal seeks volunteers from 18 to 50 for a new class of Rex Cross nurse aides at Cory Hospital to aid wartime care. Miss Mildred Young RN has trained the first classes, with 24 currently remaining after attrition. Miss Marion Sullivan handles registrations at Graft Insurance Agency and prompt return of forms is requested to start the course soon after year’s start.
Erie Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants held its December dinner and tech session at the Moose Club Blue Room. Dundas Peacock of Ellist Company Jeannette PA spoke on Contract Termination Problems. Corry members Bruce Smith Ellsworth Hall Dallas Smiley E W Feldt Harold Sweet Walter Hindman attended.
The Misses Violet Kathyrn Delores Greene on South Center Street entertained Saturday evening with a Christmas tree decorating party. Fifteen friends attended and the decorating was the feature event. Later the hostesses served sandwiches, jello and coffee to guests.
Mrs Fred Ross on Worth street entertained her Methodist Sunday School class at New Home last evening. A dinner was served around six o'clock and the room was decorated with twinkling lights and green tones. Christmas carols were sung and games followed, with two new members welcomed, Miss Norma Newley and Miss Laure Aub.
Members and guests of the B P W Club gathered for a Christmas dinner party at the Ritz Restaurant. Tables featured holly sprays and red tapers, with corsages for each guest and piano saxophone duets by Jean Marie Johnston and Jack Whitehead. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Richard Rossbicher, Mrs. Allan May, and Mrs. Lawrence Thomas.
The N B Club met at Mrs George Wood s home on West Congress street for a 6 30 P M dinner for nine members and one guest Miss Betty Wood. Gifts were exchanged and a short business meeting led by president Mrs Clemen Neilson. Bingo determined the awards won by Mrs Leon Bloss Mrs Hazel Taylor and Mrs Martin McGraw. The next meeting is set for January 16 at Mrs Neilson s West Washington street home.
The Women's Auxiliary of the YMCA held a Christmas turkey dinner last evening at the C. S. Wallace home on West Pleasant Street. Fourteen members and four guests attended. Clyde Shotzbarger led a program with calm reproductions on the Nativity drawn from world masterpieces. Two Nativity recordings were played from a set recently purchased by the Auxiliary for church and school use. Gifts were exchanged and all enjoyed the gathering.
The Poetry Club held its Christmas party at Mik Adela McCray's home on Fourth Avenue. President Miss Leny Cokien led a brief business meeting as members shared quotations and original poems. A social with decorated table, candy canes, and refreshments followed. next meeting set for January 9 at Mrs Jones's North Center Street home.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hue gene Sweet at Core y Hospital on Center Street near lash avesian. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Powell at Corey Hospital in Spartansburg.
The Ladies Bible Class of Univee Brethren Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. Cmvio Payne's home on Novih Cente street. Eleven members attended with guests Miss Cora Preble Miss Tda Walvous and Mrs. Harry Hotchkiss. Mrs. HL Ray Harris led devotions and Mrs. Allene Doolittle conducted a business meeting. After visiting, gifts were exchanged and special gifts given to Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Doolittle. Homemade candy provided by Mrs. Deotilism and mutton by Mrs Harris.dessert served by hostess and Mrs. Dari Culver assisted by Miss Be Detany.
The J O Y Sunday School class of the Presbyterian Church held a Christmas tureen dinner at Mrs. Albert Pos’s West Church Street home. Decorations reflected the season and gifts were exchanged. The group honored teacher Mrs. J F Kinley with a Christinous gift and games followed. Plans for a sleigh ride were discussed for January with the date to be announced.
The Viewpoint of Fairview school held its Christmas program Monday afternoon at 1 30 in the Fairview BTA crowd attended including many of the children’s siblings and friends. Performers included Peggy Fox Barbra Paleane and Dennis Beardsley with recitations and songs by the four grades the event featured a simple festive program and gifts for the younger students.
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