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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1944
Page
5
A Valentine dancing party will be held Thursday evening February 10 in St Edward's school hall under the school athletic association. Dancing from will begin around 9 to 11 for the students and friends. James Jansen is general chairman, assisted by members of the high school basketball team.
The EN E Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Merle McIntyre's North Center street home. The evening's business was routine and an interesting paper on The Coming Air Age was presented. Prizes went to Mrs L A Johnston Mrs G W Andris Mrs C F Curtis and Mrs Albert Young. A dessert course was served. The March meeting will be at the Johnston residence on West Smith street.
The St Edward's PTA hosts a home card party at the school hall on Wednesday evening February 16. Committees named include refreshment table and awards groups with members such as Mrs. Marshall Hughes, Mrs. Murel Kolstes, Mrs. Frank Gravino, and Mrs. Thomas Burkhart.
Mrs Hazel Drake was honored at a Neighborhood Club party hosted by Mrs Harry Thayer on East Pleasant Street. The tureen dinner featured a piano performance by guest Velona Palmer of Tornell New York and awards for Twe hundred went to Mrs Harry Thayer Mrs Burton Smock and Mrs Hath VanGuilder. The guest list included Mrs Burton Smock Mrs George Maloney Mrs Hazel Drake Mrs Harry Thayer Mrs Wallace Kerstetter Mrs Alton Klinger and Mrs Earl VanGuilder. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs Eerstetter's home in Columbus.
Alma Margaret Mapson daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Mapson of Bear Lake Pennsylvania married Private Claude A Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Carl Crosby also of Bear Lake on February 14 at 8 p m in Kidder Memorial United Brethren church Jamestown The ceremony was by Rev Byron V Berry attended by Merritt and Mrs Smith Bear Lake The bride wore brown The groom a Lottyville High School graduate pursuing an engineering program at Manhattan College New York under Army supervision He has returned to studies Mrs Crosby will stay in Bear Lake for the time being
The final nurses aide class at Cory Hospital, gaining practical experience, will meet at 6:45 this evening at the Junior-Student School practice house for a dinner served by the Red Cross canteen under Miss Banetta Gordon. Guest of honor is Miss Mildred Young, RB, N, who organized the class.
The Golden Links class of the Methodist Sunday school met at Mrs A Johnsons West Church street home with twenty two members and guests attending. Devotions were led by Mrs Fred Ross and Mrs Irvin Young chaired the routine business session before readings contests and social visiting. Refreshments were served by the committee including Mrs John Polls Mrs Builth Drake Mrs Percy McCray and Mrs P A Galhyeath.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge plans a Valentine care party Monday evening February 14 with a 0 0 F hall auction and awards. A lunch will be served and reservations should be made with Mrs Gon Frits.
The Mentor Club met Monday at Mrs. Patterson’s South Center Street home with eleven members. Mrs. Wave Perkins highlighted George Washington Carver and Mrs. Jessie K. Newton spoke on Booker T. Washington. two new members, Mrs. Gilbert L. Boyd and Ms. S. J. Tobias, were admitted.
Miss Sally Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sullivan was surprised at her East Smith Street home Monday afternoon for her twelfth birthday. Fifteen friends joined an afternoon and evening of games dancing and entertainment with a birthday luncheon.
The Wright street home hosted a farewell party for Miss Amelia Vanderhoff leaving the city. Two auction bridge tables yielded winners Miss Rosemary Auer and Mrs. Paul Auer. The hostess offered salad and Miss Vanderhoff received a parting gift.
Mrs Robert Walk on Franklin Street hosted a contract bridge gathering last night. Prizes went to Mrs J Predrick Kinley and Mrs Lester Danner. The hostess served a salad course with Valentine themed decor. The club plans to meet next Tuesday at Mrs Kinley's Wright Street home.
Erie reports county servicemen purchased between 800000 and 900000 dollars worth of bonds for the Fourth War Loan drive. Monday sales raised the county total above eleven million, with Erie’s campaign tally at 13,268,750 by afternoon. Bond demand remained brisk for the “E” bond as 1,683 sales were recorded.
The State Association of Township Supervisors closed its 23rd annual convention in Pittsburgh reaffirming home rule in local government. Officers were reelected and Reading was chosen as the 1845 convention city. Resolutions opposed state highway road takeovers and federal taxes on bonds of local governments, and urged federal payments to townships for tax losses from government land takings.
NBC CBS and MBS schedules list Fred Waring Eddie Cantor Sinatra Show and others with times from 8:30 to 12:30 plus a War Bond DInner and Star For a Night. A note claims 271,881 children born in Canada in 1842, an increase of 16, though text is unclear.
Two ex aminers recommended that the Civil Aeronautics Board take steps to expand air service to small cities but delay proposals involving helicopters until commercial helicopters are available. The recommendations were made by examiner William J. Madden.
Alber E. Beitel chaired a hearing held last fall to review the basis for a local feeder and pickup air service. Investigators examined routes, funding, and operating plans, aiming to determine feasibility and community impact for regional air access.
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce urged congressional backing today in efforts against proposed uniform freight rate legislation. A representative warned the measure would overhaul the nation’s rate system and threaten Pennsylvania commerce and industry with disaster.
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