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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1945
Page
5
In Fort Worth Texas on February 20 Milly McGill a two month old girl remained with her mother after the father said he would seek custody. Mrs Mella Branson faces kidnapping charges and juror selection continued as defense indicated she would plead insanity.
Local notes report Mrs Ebert Miller receiving a long distance call from her husband stationed in California, and announce engagements, birthdays, and anniversaries. Mentions couples planning weddings, soldiers in Europe, a Richard Lincoln baby, and Valentine gifts. Also lists visits to Erie, Jamestown, and Philadelphia, with community events at the Go Club and notes on film showings.
College Women's Club members expect a Monday night meeting with H A Manley special agent from the Pittsburgh FBI office as guest speaker. Mrs Marjorie Auer and Mrs Leland Johnston arranged the program in the Johnson block room over Dosne’s Arcade store. The session will begin at o’clock with invitations and guests welcome. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs D Armour Hillstrom and committee.
Mr and Mrs J O Mreno of 121 East Pleasant Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last Sunday. Mrs Freno was formerly Adeland Iverssen and married February 18 195? in New York City. The Frenos have three children and three granddaughters. Eleven relatives attended the dinner and received many gifts. Mr and Mrs James Hill of North East were town guests.
Thirty members attended the B P W Club dinner Monday night. Meatloaf supper followed a program featuring Mrs Lindstrom on piano J R Denting on violin and Maurice Arnold on accordion. Committee for the evening led by Mrs G B Kysar included Mrs Richard Rossbacher Mrs William Dunlap Miss Dorothy Hauenstein and Mrs Milton Zulmeck. Next meeting set for Monday evening March 5.
Corry Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan final joint session at Hotel Corry with Brigadier Ralph Miller of Pittsburgh as guest speaker. Harold G. Wolfe named War Clothing Drive chairman to coordinate April collection and nationwide Rehabilitation Administration campaign in Corry.
The sidvance ticket sale for New England Boiled Dinner to be served on Washingtons birthday by the W. P. B. W. Auxiliary is progressing well, per committee chairwoman Mrs. Jean Field. The dinner at the post home on West Washington street runs five to eight with a fine menu. Co chairmen Mrs. J J Haight and Mrs. Charles Woods. dining room leader Mrs. Hazel Shuss. The general public is invited and welcome.
A Monday night bingo event by the school Parents Teachers Association at Sh. Edward's School Monthy raised 200 for the repair fund. Mrs Thomas Burkhart chaired the affair with 20 regular games and 5 specials. Prizes included 25 to Mary Kathryn Hand 10 to Mrs Mayme Peterson 5 and 5 to Robert Muir Mrs Bad ward Walsh and John Ferisch. Stella Swiderski won the 49 jackpot. Soldiers and Sailors Smokes Fund game net 18.
Mrs Wave Perkins acted as hostess for the Mentor Club on Franklin Street. The event featured a Colonial theme with Miss Helen Rowe as program chairman, a quiz on America won by Miss Ann Baress, and a Greyhound film shown by C W Sholbarger. New member Ruth Lindsley attended, guests Minnie Perkins and Helen Spencer joined, and lunch included cherry jello with whipped cream, cakes, tea and coffee. Next group meeting set for March 5.
Mr. and Mrs. EE Hawkins were entertained at Hotel Corry Monday evening with a fine steak dinner for ten. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Morris Chapin, Mr. and Mrs. J Irvine, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graft and Dy, and Mrs. R B Mosier. After dinner the group moved to the Hawkins home on Motl Street for a pleasant evening.
Vicinity students on Edinboro list include Miss Jean Mould and Miss Joyce Weldon among named peers. The notes reflect first semester ratings for the current school year, with several local youths credited for their academic standing.
The Braken Straw Valley D A R chapter hosts a luncheon on Washington's Birthday with hostesses Mrs. James MacTannes Mrs. R D Pogle and Mrs. John Colegrave guiding Maytimes on Maple Avenue at Lo'lock. Time revised from the original program. members urged to note the change.
An advertisement touts a medicine claiming to restore vitality for older adults. It references vitamins and hormones, promises renewed zest and joy, and promotes Tromane a product available through Rexall city druggists and stores. The text imitates a late period medical pitch with dated phrasing and dubious claims.
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