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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1942
Page
4
Dallas C Smiley spoke at last evenings gathering in the municipal building delivering an enlightening tale on income tax. Movies of the sports of 194 were also shown for attendees.
The column reports Private W Reade Langhurst and Betty Stewart preparing to set up a home at Camp Blanding Florida as Langhurst serves. A host of local residents, families, and returning townsfolk are noted for weddings dances births hospital moves and community events across Corry and Erie areas including St Vincent's nurses dance planning and Newport area social bids.
The women of St Elizabeth's Church hosted a card party in St Elizabeth's hall after services, with twenty six tables for auction and contract bridge. Winners included Milas Hazel Sweet, Mrs Geo Stanford Jr, and Mrs Willian Zafiropulos for auction bridge. Mr William Myers, Mrs deck Machines, and Mrs O G McCoy for contract bridge. Walter Woltts, Harold Moxlow, and Josie Kowalski for four hundred. Mrs James Sullivan won the door prize. Committees led by Mrs Cleve Morton and Mrs Glaze Lord organized refreshments with many helpers listed.
A ple snapper tribute honors John H. Anema 28 of Waterford who died from auto wreck injuries in Dothan Alabama, with a touching poem by his widow Adams. Waterford High School sees replacement by Miss Ruby Johnson as she heads to Napier Field with her husband. Also noted are Neysa McMein, famed magazine cover artist, fracturing her back in a stair fall in New York, and Loyd Meerdink planning to depart Harriett Beauty Lion on the 21st. Birthday wishes go to HF S Bidwell of West Wayne Street. James F Hanley, composer of several Soli that will sway live, suffered a heart attack at his New York home. A sugar rationing kitchen plug promotes keeping sugar in the cup to aid the war effort.
A son is born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Ward Hopkins of Spartansburg R D 2 A daughter born at Mannville City hospital on Sunday to Mr and Mrs Walter Jones of Spartansburg A daughter born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Alton Bromley of Corry BD 2 A son born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Bennini of Clymer N Y at Corry hospital this morning
A pack meeting of Cub Pack No 10 will be held at the Lutheran church tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock. Four dens comprising Back No 70 will meet. Parents and friends and persons interested in cubbing are invited to attend.
Miss Rose Berarde of South Center Street announces the forthcoming marriage of her sister Miss Genevieve Berarde to Thomas Varasso of this city. The ceremony is set for Saturday April 11 at St Thomas Church.
The wedding of Betty Lloyd Hutchison, Washington debutante, to Lieutenant J. Gi Johoven Boland, son of Representative Patrick J Boland of Scranton, Pa, occurred yesterday at the bride’s parents home. Chief Justice Edward C. Eicher officiated at the Federal District Court here.
The Readers gathered yesterday at Mrs R K Kings home on North Center Street with Mrs J Ragon as hostess. Fourteen members shared a recent best seller and its author in a lively review by Mrs A O Sandburg on Nina Fedarova's The Family. Refreshments followed social hour and plans were set for the next meeting at Mrs Willis Browns home on Marlow Street Monday February 16.
Miss Ruth Powers welcomed Junior Welfare League members for a monthly business meeting at her West Hend street home. Red Cross sewing occupied the evening and refreshments were served. The group plans a social gathering in two weeks at Mrs. Robert Pryor's West Smith street home.
The Womens Society of Christian Serg jen groups held last evening a monthly joint meeting at the Methadiet church. Mrs. Earle Hasprouck’s group arranged the dinner. Miss Ida Olin led a devotional period. Elwyn Gage and Charles Hughes sang duets. Mrs. Irwin Young organized the program, with Ruth Dahlstrand reading "Kingdom House" and a playlet "Lovels Gift" by several members.
Mrs Merle McIntyre hosted a birthday gathering at Worth Center Street yesterday for her daughter Marlene Lunn who turned two. Guests included many neighbors and relatives, balloons and lolipops were given as favors, and ice cream was served while Marlene received numerous gifts.
Lorraine S. Meabon daughter of Franklin A. D. Meabon and Philip Allen son of W. D. Allen were united in marriage at Le First Baptist church parsonage Palomer Sunday evening by Rev. R. W. Neathery. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Waleh. The couple will reside in Corry where the groom is employed.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vanderhoof of 514 Grand Street announce the engagement of their daughter May Vanderhoof to Robert Tripp of Vine Street, son of David Tripp of Spring Creek. The marriage is set for May 1.
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