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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
5
Hollywood Feb 5 Associated Press reports Mickey Rooney and his wife Ava Gardner have separated and will divorce. Rooney, a 92 year old longtime box office draw, and Gardner say they cannot work out their problems and are giving up their home.
D A R chapter met at WestGenereks Street home of Mrs Horton Devis for an entertaining musicale. Performers included Miss Martha Hultberg Miss Dor Bergman and Miss Naomi Johnson with piano and vocal numbers such as Romberg The Lass With the Delicatery Arne Sylvia and Grofe Blue Thunder Spirit Flow er and other duets Trees and Serenade. Mrs Davis was aided by Mrs W W Grahsin Mrs Leon Brown and Miss Helen Morrell.
Mrs Dallas Smiley home service director for the local Red Cross chapter spoke at the Kiwanis Weekly dinner at the First Restaurant outlining her duties and service scope. Twenty six members and guest Victor Lundberg attended. arrangements for a band concert benefiting Red Cross and Camry band were made and tickets distributed.
James Sullivar addressed the Catholic Daughters of America at their meeting in the club rooms. He spoke on buying defense bonds and stamps. Members sang numbers, a committee was formed to organize further War work, and proceeds from Tuesday night’s bingo were pledged to the infantile paralysis drive. Refreshments followed served by several members.
An important meeting of the Women's Victory Club will be held at the Municipal building at 8 o'clock this evening. Several matters of interest to members are scheduled for transaction and it is urged that as many women as possible attend. Progress is reported in the compilation of missing Corry addresses in the armed forces and a report will be made this evening.
Grace Haushe was initiated into the Women s Relief Corps at yesterday s meeting held at 2 o clock in the Masonic Temple. The group discussed expenses for the blood bank and other business, with plans for the next meeting set for February 12th.
Mrs Howard Rose of Raymond avenue hosts a contract bridge evening for Nostesk club members on Nostesk avenue. The players include Mrs Pred Kinley and Mrs Edison Hanon who won the evening. Mrs Ross received a schach course as a prize and the decorations reflected the Valentine season. Mrs W C Pomeroy will entertain the group again in two weeks.
Milk deliveries in New York take on a wartime role as milkmen leave notes inviting housewives to donate books for the 1943 Victory Book campaign. Customers who place books beside empty milk bottles will have them picked up by the milkman for the drive.
A son born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul Mitchell of Spring Creek RD 1. An Aaby girl born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tompkins of Sherman RD 4 this morning at Corry hospital. A son weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Harrison Morton Brooks Jr of 70 Snyder Circle. Mrs Brooks formerly Miss Katherine Hubert. Four dinynecites born yesterday at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Karl Gates of The South Center shred. Mrs Gates formerly Alice Nett.
The Lawlies Aid Society of the United Brethren in Christchurch met with Mrs John Backs on East South Street for a regular session. Thirteen members attended a short business meeting followed by refreshments. The group plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs Guy Benninke at South Center Street.
Card club met with Mrs Frederick Haenel at her home on Wall Smith street for an evening of games and socializing. Guests included Mrs Paul Deschamp Mrs Rawin Keppel and Mrs Harmon McElroy who arranged the games and the hostess served a dessert. The Keppel group will host the Rex rule meeting in two weeks.
Columbus Community Aid Society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Hollis Upperman and seventeen members present. Mrs. John Wally led the devotional period. one business meeting followed. Plans were laid for serving lunches to school children Wednesday noon in the church basement. the organization voted to raise another hundred dollars. Mrs. Hayes Bales was appointed secretary. Mrs. C. A. Thuwistoy and Mrs. Clifford Caster were appointed for social calendar duties. refreshments were served after meeting.
The Catholic Benevolent Association Branch No. held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Mary Murray’s home. Officers for three years were installed by Past President Mrs. Mayme Wood: Margaret Maloney president, Helen M. Brown first vice president, Kathryn Mooney second vice president, Nellie Swan recording secretary, Florence Hannan assistant recording secretary, Nellie Black treasurer, Mary Murray financial secretary, Kathryn Newsotale marshal, Agnes Hand and Mary Patterson trustees, Mary Duke auditor, with Margaret McCarthy and Kathryn Connors among others. The next meeting is March 4. The national organization reports purchasing bonds and funds invested in U.S. government bonds.
Mrs Edward Brigham acted as hostess at a club gathering hosted at her mother’s home on West Town Street. Members included Mrs Waller Si aid, Mrs Dale Nathe, and Mrs Sears. The evening featured light refreshments and conversations among attendees with plans for an upcoming February meeting.
Guidance on foot care for workers emphasizes proper shoes and daily foot hygiene. Instructions detail baths, nail care, cuticle removal, and safe trimming to prevent pain and ingrown nails, with cautions about avoiding long work days without foot relief.
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