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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1943
Page
5
The Americat Auxiliary held a home card party with a meeting and a weekly event. Mrs. Lary Murray and Mrs. Leon Brown served refreshments after a session of card play.
The Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star were entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Elnor Griswold. The gathering included brides and visiting members who enjoyed a refreshing tune and light refreshments. Mrs. Melvin Perthurst of Warren attended, and the organization will meet next with Mrs. Ruth Starr.
French Creek notes mark the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Raspas. The couple wed February 9 1893 at the Speelberg home with Rev Charles Boorman officiating. Family and friends attend a dinner with readings music and speeches. Relatives travel from Findlay Lake French Creek North Clymer and nearby areas. many guests present include local residents and servicemen.
The Rebekah Helping Hand Club met Thursday afternoon to work on a quilt. After a pleasant afternoon the ladies enjoyed supper dinner. Committee for this meeting included Mrs. Louis Auer Mrs. George Besson and Mrs. Morris Bernie. The next meeting will be in two weeks.
Stamp and Coin Club outlines plans for a spring hobby show. Meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Braley residence on North Center Street with eight members present. Members vote to read meetings semi monthly.
NBC and CBS air a packed lineup with talks by Rep Joseph W Martin on Building for a Better America and Cy Stassen discussing world construction. Lucille Marsonette previews Parade premiere, Tommy Riggs on The Best Years and Bedtime Story with Constan Bernel. Evening features include Garnhurst on Navy and Coast Guard parade, Frank Eisel Music Matinee, and Young People's Concert. Also listed are Opera Bors Godunof, Army Navy House Pats and various musical acts across stations.
Miss Karilynn Phillips received a celebratory gathering from friends at a local event held on Main Street. Attendees praised her achievements and wished her well as she prepares to move to Buffalo, North Territory, to take a new position.
Mrs Potock was pleasantly surprised on her birthday when five sisters and their families gathered at her home at 721 Hart South Shoes for a six o'clock dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Scholted and Mary Ann, Mr and Mrs Lea Howletn and Patty, Mr and Mrs Josep Gro shoxiy and Joely, and Mrs John Potock and Tommy of Conny, plus Mitre A Spiegel of Die. Favh Persons Honey Honey production in the United States Still amounts to less than two pounds.
United Brethren Missionary Society last evening opened with devotionals and a guest hostess Ms Uber Keppel at Rast Bou street. The 49 members planned a nominating committee and elections for the next meeting. The event included an interesting discussion on missions for women and girls with a noon gathering on the day.
MP Chietaut of Chinlin Pa spoke for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Corry and at Junior High gatherings. She described alcohol’s dangers, discussed public safety, and noted her background as a graduate of Clinton State Teachers College and former teacher.
Pastor M Hildebrand spoke to a Kiwanis group in Corry City, delivering an interesting talk. Group singing led by Lynn Rice featured piano accompaniment. a ticket sales report for the Core City Band event was noted as upcoming.
Mrs Paul Stroup hosted a Springstvert social at her home with guests including Mrs Andrew Mci ela and Mrs Burton Smoole. An award winner and several attendees shared a salad course before continued refreshments.
A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Varuseo of 132 Third Ave. The infant's father is Jobin S. Wells of 28 West Chutul Street. Mrs. Weis was formerly Miss Helile Barnes.
Funeral services in memory of Mrs Sarah Ash were held at 2 o clock at Libenly Street. Rev H R Harris of the United Brethren in Christchurch officiated. Grandsons Russell Martin John Carrie Gerald Fish Harold Fish attended. Relatives and friends listed include My Fred Fish, Kren Dale Morris, Warren, Mr and Mrs Bess Sutton, Ployd Mor tid Mes, Bola Morgan Titusville, Ms Ware Morin, Bernice Tirsdey, Clyde Mantis, hon Wiley Spartinshieg, Covey Canton Oliva Betl Drake Orion City Pa.
The death of Mrs Rose Morte Green aged 75 was reported from Los Angeles where she had resided since moving from Corry at age six. She was born in Lancaster and lived for years with her brother, later relocating to California. Survived by several nieces and nephews including Mia, Tuetella Reynolds, and John Luz.
The War Manpower Commission projects 2,300,000 new workers from less essential industries and 1,900,000 from first time workers, with 800,000 from youths and 609,000 from the unemployed, plus 500,000 more by extending the work week to 48 hours. Secretary Wickard testifies 8,000,000 more workers are needed for food production.
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