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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
5
Tunior High School Principal H G Wolfe spoke at the Rotary meeting last evening outlining first aid treatment. Howard Boyd of Warren attended the dinner meeting as a guest.
Adelaide Cochran will head the first group of American women pilots to fly behind Allied lines in Europe. She will select about 96 pilots to ferry combat planes from British factories to air bases with the Royal Air Transport Auxiliary, not part of combat forces. Cochran, celebrated air ace and founder of the Ninety-Nines, has a long wartime record and will train and lead the unit, emphasizing discipline and femininity in a demanding role.
The Washington Festival at the Junior High gym drew a large crowd of parents teachers and friends under the Par ent-Teachers Association. A program of music and a play Town Gossip ably directed by F Lowe Edwards featured cast members Dick Alfred Mary Josh Sullivan Barbara Brown Diana Chesbrough Wilma Fulton and Mary Jean Kolste. The event raised a tidy amount for the institute fund and refreshments were served.
Tompkins Lewis nuptials were performed last evening at 8 40 oclock in Clymer uniting Miss Carrie Belle Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Be in and Lawrence Tompkins son of Mr and Mrs Orel Tompkins of Corry R D After Marchist the couple will reside near Sherman The bride attended Corry high school and the groom a few years ago graduated from the local high school A reception will be held Friday evening at the groom s parents home everyone is invited.
Mrs Ei Shoop hosted the Poetry Society at her East Frederick Street home with President Florence Jolson presiding. Nine members shared quotations on Riley and Benet while readings and papers on James Whitcomb Riley and Stephen Vincent Benet were presented. Refreshments followed as the next meeting is set for March 10 at Mrs D A Hillstrom’s home.
Mrs Joseph Baressi entertained guests at her Fourth avenue home for a party honoring Mrs Paul Lebowski. Attendees included Mrs Russell Davis Mrs Alton Laurie Mrs John Cole and the misses Anna Romangsty Lucille Barnes Mildred Kondrlet Shiriey Ohm Eilen Blount and Elva Owen. Prizes for games went to Miss Barnes and Mrs Liunowski who also received gifts. Mrs Bavessi served a dessert course.
Forty five Acacia Club members met last night in the Masonic Temple. Major W. Houghton home from Camp Beauregard Va spoke briefly and a letter from Lieut. J. Donald Watson in the Panama Canal zone was read. Glenn Middleton presented a musical program and Raymond Barnes won the door prize as refreshments were served.
Emmanuel Episcopal church Lillian Guild to host its annual Lenten fish dinner on Wednesday in the Parish Hall serving up to 250 meals from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Strachan's of Buranuto will run the dinners. ticket sales chaired by Mrs M I Alised and overall event by Mrs D Wilcox.
Mrs Bess Heath Olmstead is named official Song of the Signal Corps. The Washington Post notes her status as a poet and mother of three, with her husband Gen Dawson Olmstead newly appointed Chief Signal Officer of the Army.
A home wedding at the Benkwwinke residence in French Creek linked Mrs. Hiram Benkwwinke’s daughter Bornby to Howard Mathews son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews of Kingsville Ohio. The ceremony was led by Claude Groters a cousin of the bride. The couple then hosted a reception for ninety guests and departed Tuesday for a wedding trip to Tulsa visiting relatives. The bride's attire featured a mousseline gown with lace bodice and crystal accents while the bridesmaid wore starched chiffon and orange blossom colors.
A shower on Mott Street honored Mrs. Jean Mc Cis who will wed Raymond Root in March. Guests included Ernestine Lynn, Jane Gilbertson, Sarah Roach, Joan Roach, Helen McCray, Virginia Tewinkis, Geneva Queereveld, Jane Piccardi, Harriet Montague, Esther Peck, Olna Dubrosky, Kathleen Haeel, and Mrs. Harmon Meziroy. Queereveld served dessert. Washington's Birthday themed appointments were noted.
Members and families of the Golden Links Class enjoyed a souvenir dinner last evening at the church. Din ner was served to twenty five. The arranging committee included Mrs. L. K. Hixson, Mrs. Walter DevJean, Mrs. Frank Lillie and Mrs. M. D. Bertram.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs John Foley of Marjon Street following a stay at Gerry hospital. The newborn’s arrival adds joy to the Foley family and marks a new chapter in their lives.
Sergl Robert Jewell arrived till morning for Garin Beauregard stayed with his parents on East Main street. Mrs. George Boyd left yesterday for ten days with Mr. Boyd. Mrs. Bertha Borwin and daughter Angeline Murs and Mrs. Clive Allen attend funeral in Centerville for Mrs. Cora Max, who died Sunday at Houlette Pa. Mrs. Armour Hillstream and children visit Jamestown from afternoon. Sgt Robert Guth arrived on furlough from Camp Beauregard La visiting his mother Mrs. Jean Byers on East Gould street. Char Fullatrom, Bucknell University graduate, returned home. Harold Dugan arrived from Baltimore to visit his mother Mrs. W. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burkhart and son Jimmie motored to James town to consult Dr. John Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon attended funeral services in Warren for Minnie Wilson. services held at Pine Grove cemetery.
Mr and Mrs R Hunter Pope of Enfield announce the engagement of their daughter Satin Francis, granddaughter of Mrs Anns Wilens of Anisetty, to Richard FR Shoop, son of Mr and Mrs E Shoop of Lael Freslpitt street, announced at a Valentine party held February 14. Satin Francis, a 1936 Enfield High School and Meredith College graduate, managed the 4 room by Rex Hospital at Raleigh after graduation. Shoop, a Denison University graduate, studied at Helly Field Texas and has been an instructor at Brooks Field. The marriage will be announced later.
A dense broadcast grid lists NBC CBS and local channels with programs across the evening. Titles include The Thin Man drama Eddie Cantor Kay Byser rep GH Bender Q My Love Kay Thompson Q My Meek Dr Christian Fred Allen Great Moments in Music and more with musical acts Basin Street Swing and Golden Gate quartet among others.
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