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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes outline a Post ness filing related to Barwis traction projects and a new unpaved program. The text mentions taxation as part of the period and repayment, but details are unclear and names are partly garbled.
Mrs Elton Simmons celebrated her birthday with a gathering at her Liberty street home on Wednesday. Guests included Dr and Mrs R B Mosier Mr and Mrs Lin Jamestown Charles Stewart Mr and Mrs John Hammond Wesley Ober and Mr and Mrs Simmons of Gorty Mrs Manwarren of Clymer. Gifts were exchanged as part of the social afternoon and a tureen dinner.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. John Rickers’ West Frederic home with sixteen ladies. Reports showed the treasury exceeded its apportionment as Mrs. G. J. Boyd led devotional reading from Matthew. A nominating committee was named, and reviews of the book For All Of Life were shared.
Members of the Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian Sunday school met at Mrs. Leroy Dickinson's home for the regular monthly gathering. Devotions were led by Mrs. Mabel Boyd, a nominating committee was named for the March meeting, and the “sunshine sisters” group was renewed with Valentine exchanges.
Miss Geraldine Lynch assisted by Miss Wanda Smith entertained at 14 Franklin Street with a Valentine party. Guests included Miss Gloria Passatter, Gertrude Wood, Dana Crawford, Helen Smith, and Messrs Bill Loveland, Jack Whitehead, Carl Morton, Harold Young, Ralph Sheldon, and George Camper. Games and group singing followed by refreshments.
The VFW Auxiliary met at the Post Home and initiated five new members Katherine Greene Delores Greene Pauline Skules Mrs Clarence Conklin and Mrs Ray Root. Twenty five tan robes have been made and sent to soldiers. The group plans a robe drive for veterans and will hold its next meeting Tuesday February 22 George Washingtons birthday dinner chaired by Mrs J J Hujeht.
The Home League of the Salvation Army met Wednesday evening at the church. Devotions on Hearts were led by Mr John Morrison and Edith Burton gave a reading Loyal Hearts. A work session followed and next week's meeting will be at the church recreation rooms with prayers for servicemen and visitors welcome.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Leo T Franz Jr in Youngstown. The couple are former Corry residents.
One hundred guests attended the Dorcas class silver tea of the Methodist Sunday school last evening. A fine program featured piano duets, readings, a high school a capella choir, Solovox piano pieces, a short comedy and a talent show. Mrs. Henjima Skinner portrayed Grandma, with Ruth Maedie and Rosemay Dewey in supporting roles. The event was directed by Miss Lois McGray, with Mrs. L. A. Johnston announcing the program and refreshments served by Mrs.Stanley Nichols and Miss Helen Jones at the tea urns.
A large St Edward’s PTA event at the school hall drew eighty eight attendees and featured twenty two tables of card games including auction and contract bridges and rummy. Winners were Walter Wotus Mrs Harney Sturdevant Mrs Milton Zaleneck Mrs Everett Phillips Mrs Mayme Wood and Mrs Lea Hoylen and Miss Mary Gravino won a box of cat flowers as a door prize. Refreshments were served and more than fifty dollars was raised for the army by the association.
Mrs Elbert Bush hosted an U B church Ladies Aid Society gathering on Wednesday afternoon with eighteen members and two guests. The group conducted devo tions and a brief business session, sewed on Red Grass garments, and reviewed committee books for the next six months. Refreshments were served by Mrs Allene Doolittle Mrs Dan Culver and Mrs Bess DeLury as chili con carne was shared. The next meeting will be at Mrs Doolittle s home on Norll Center Street.
Columbus Public Library directors meet at Albert Sandburg home elect Mrs. Charles Swanson as director. J H Reagle and Leslie Dodd report Parent Teachers Association proposal to place an honor roll for Columbus men in service facing the lawn and lit from the library. Project nearly complete. library board has recorded an affirmative vote and will present to the library. New books added bring total volumes to over 2000.
Mrs George McMahon was honored by the Kreayate Club with a shower of gifts at her East South Street home. Five hundred provided entertainment while Mrs Clarence Lowe and Mrs Alle Hasbrouck won honors. Mrs LeRoy Marl ett received the consolation prize as pink and blue decor set the scene. The club plans another meeting at Mrs Wesley Seamus’s home in two weeks.
Betty Clarke warns of winter freckle fading using ammoniated mercury creams. Mercury’s role in blocking pigment formation, potential allergies, and exposure through foods and tissues are noted. Six weeks of treatment touted to soften skin and fade freckles come with cautions about safety.
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