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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
5
Miss Gertrude Levis plans a wedding with Raymond Spiesman son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spiesman. Mr and Mrs Spiesman will reside in Braithystrest city and city residents extend congratulations to the young couple.
The Misses Katyn and Helene Severin of St. Marys hosted an open house at their parents home, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Severin, 302 East South Street, during Christmas Eve. Guests enjoyed refreshments during the evening event.
Local notes record Mrs Seni Johnson and family visiting Medina Ohio with Thomas Haight and relatives, and numerous Christmas visits by Meadows and Meadville residents. Attendees include Sister M Laurentia departing Cavenville, Ken Paulson returning to work near Leach, and several Meadvile and Erie area residents sharing Christmas hospitality with relatives and friends.
American women aged into voting power and took on defense work and public roles, the League of Women Voters driving housing and school reforms. Women logged in factory labor, nursing, and civil defense, with many using short hair and trousers. The Nations Federation of Business and Professional Women notes trends from 1920 to 1940 show rising female employment.
Last evening Mr and Mrs H H Keppel hosted yuletide guests including Dr and Mrs Homer Servoss and Mr and Mrs Garl Peterson and families of Jamestown New York Mr and Mrs William Harris of Somerset Pennsylvania C R Moore and family of Garland and Miss Mary Frances Bervass of Medina New York. Barbara Ann Keppel hosted twenty guests at her home on Christmas Eve at the opera house where refreshments were served.
Mrs George Kingman of Union City announces the marriage of her daughter Mildred to Loren R Gibbons son of Mr and Mrs Ora Gibbons of Curry. The ceremony took place at Wayne Valley United Brethren church parsonage with Mr and Mrs Ivan Willey of Brown Bill attending. The couple will reside at 208 Northwest Street. The groom works for Aero Supply Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman of High Street Union City announce the birth of a daughter at Corry hospital. Mrs. Hoffman was formerly Miss Jewel Husrouck.
A quiet Christmas night wedding at 827 North Center Street united Miss Charlotte Dorothea Mack and Robert Howles with Rev. P A Galbreath officiating. The bride wore blue chiffon velvet with colonial bouquet. maid of honor Miss Mamie Mack and best man Marion Howles. After ceremony, family reception followed. couple to reside in Chicago.
Well known couple Mr and Mrs B D McKelvey hosted an open house at their Spring Creek home on Christmas Eve. Their daughter Miss Charlotte Ann McKelvey became engaged to William G Swan Jr son of Mr and Mrs W G Swan of West Wayne Street. Miss McKelvey teaches at Kane and Mrs Swan works at Aero Supply. About forty relatives and friends attended and a buffet lunch followed. Yuletide decor complemented a clever engagement reveal.
Masidred sworn items of Agro Supply Co workers were entertained at a Christmas party and movie at the Rex Theatre. Aero Supply Local No. 1508 IAM organized the event and handed out candy to children while films played in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Royete of Corry R D 1 announce the engagement of daughter Miss Wleanora Sophia Royel to Stanley Alander of Warren. The family noted the Christmas day gathering as the announcement event and the wedding is planned for early summer with guests including Warren residents.
A New York fashion show showcased fur pieces and gowns highlighting bold design. The collection featured Himalayan marten fur coats with oversized sleeves, a low decollete dinner dress with satin bands, and a red taffeta gown with green accents and dramatic draping.
Japanese forces press toward Manila as Allied lines resist on multiple fronts. U S officials vow continued resistance while capitals like Baguio brace for potential fall. Reports note Japanese landings, rapid advances, and even younger troops in action amid a widening assault on Luzon.
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