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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes mention WWI era tasks and labor shifts but lack clear subjects, dates, places, or named organizations. Readable bits suggest workforce arrangements or wartime labor details without verifiable specifics.
Mrs Kinley hosted her contract bridge club at her Wayne Street home last evening. Awards went to Mrs Howard Ross and Mrs Robert Burbaggit. Mrs Kinley served a delicious repast to members and guest Mrs William Swen. Dr W C Pomeroy will entertain in two weeks.
Mrs Edwin Keppel entertained her card club last evening and awarded three winning prizes to Mrs Vein Kelstec Mrs Fred Haenel and Mrs Kenneth Buck. Following play a luncheon was served by Mrs Kelsie Mrs Haenél Mrs Bock and others.
PTA of Pali view school met to celebrate founders day with an appropriate program. Mrs. Pearl Wood spoke on national ties while Miss Norma Jean Nantes performed piano pieces. Mrs. Porter Auer discussed women's War effort and a book drive for British soldiers.
The Past Grand Regents of the C D of A were toasted at a club dinner with Rev. Francis J. Graves and Rev. Anthony Robuwzewski as guests. Thirty one members attended as Mrs. Mayme Wood and others spoke brief notes. The group prepared a service flag with four stars and red carnation tributes for service members. A red white and blue themed menu and decorations completed the evening.
Mrs Robert Waite was honored by her sisters Mrs Mel Vin Gobhete and Mrs Everett Phillips with an evening at home featuring Chinese checkers and prizes claimed by Mrs Jane Piccard. Guests included Miss Julia Kudlick and several others who enjoyed a salad lunch and gifts for the guest of honor.
Corry leaders gathered at Hotel Corry for a dinner meeting of the YMCA Advisory Board. The board decided to relay the campaign after the Red Cross War Pinch drive in March and reviewed the association’s city program for the coming year.
A Philadelphia gathering honors Joseph Watt, seaman, with a home party. Attendees include Irene Estes, Tinie Paull Shaw, Helen Ven Dresar, Tocksm Wail, and Miss Beyniece Sta las of Meadville. Watt’s return to Philadelphia after eleven months is noted with wishes for a successful reentry.
A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corpy hospital to Mr and Mrs Leroy Leavitt of 61 Weel Smith Street. A 300 birth announcement notes Mr and Mrs George Taylor welcomed a child last evening at the local hospital residing at 410 East South Street. Mary Elizabeth Phelan, born February 12, to Mr and Mrs P J Phelan of Raleigh North Carolina, marks a notable regional family link to former local residents on West Cox press sector and ties to Montgomery Ward.
The W R C No. 49 met in the Masonic Temple for an all day gathering with twenty five members and friends. A vendor dinner was served at noon followed by a program led by Mrs Frank Lille. Mrs Lille led singing and readings while Glide WeShotxbareey spoke. The day included business, plans for a chicken dinner, and an invitation to attend a city banquet honoring the district president Mrs Katherine McLejishin.
Practical hints for maintaining gas stoves and ovens. Includes steps to heat evenly, keep burners and pilot lit, avoid steam when opening the oven, wipe spills promptly, and clean surfaces with appropriate cleaners. Emphasizes avoiding damage, children safety, and proper laundering of rayon materials.
Ordnance Inspector at Raymond Manufacturing Co. spoke to 26 Kiwanis members at the Rta Restaurant last evening at 6 20 PM. Abbott shared details on enemy military equipment from the African campaign and the South Seas battle while Wissinger showed related movies. Three members joined the service club later: J Hubert Heerlein Ron nd Putam and Caselus Sears.
Miss Greta Keeley of Warren was honored as maid of honor with a gathering on Fairview Street hosted by Miss Leon Holton of Fairview. The guests included Evelyn Wiggers Mildred Ham Marion Kimmy and Mildred Youn. The evening featured visiting and dancing with several friends in attendance.
Mrs James Johnston entertained club members at her home on Essegetree. Awards of five hundred were won by Mrs Paul Dyne and Mrs Milen Lloyd. Mrs Johnie served a fine meal, aided by Mrs Dye and Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Edward Brigham, Mrs Charles Weston, Mrs Walter Sears, and Mrs Dult Nobis. Mrs Cloyd plans to entertain the club next week.
An NBC schedule fragment lists various neighborhood calls and motors concert events, with times such as 9:30 p.m. for Brewster Boy and 9:40 p.m. for Rotary International anniversary. Names like Kate Smith, Tommy Riggs and Berle, Amydinate, and Jacki Wilson appear amid channel listings and stage cards.
A garbled excerpt lists events including an Army Navy House Party at 4:30 and a horse race. The text references Hella from Hywailt 1 Clevelani and names like Sil Lewis and Edlim MEBS-t, followed by a Navy Bulletin Boast.
Treasury report from Washington lists February figures with receipts of 29.37 million dollars and net balance of 61.47 million as total debt reaches 117.85 billion. It notes a payable balance and related treasury movements, reflecting the day’s figures.
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