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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
4
Fifteen members of the Lillian Guild met at Mr and Mrs Wallace Young on Wright Street for a tureen dinner and business meeting. Several members were unable to attend due to illness. The group held reports and discussed the next gathering venue at an upcoming date.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vadovich hosted a home gathering at the Melek residence on North First avenue to honor Seaman Andrew Tinko A. S. on leave from Sampson. N. Y. after completing basic training. About twenty five relatives and friends attended with visiting, dancing, and refreshments. A gift of money was presented to Tinko.
Mr and Mrs James E Feeney of 138 West Wayne announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Lenore to Pfc Robert Sullivan son of Postmaster and Mrs James P Sullivan of 285 West Wayne They both graduated from St Edwards High school No wedding date has been set Pfc Sullivan is at San Angelo Texas and Frances Feeney works in the payroll department at Aero Supply
The Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge held its regular business meeting last evening followed by a sociable event. Prizes for games went to Mrs Pred Hoenes and Mr George Keefe. Refreshments were served with committee members Mrs Osear Fritz and Miss Ethel Matthews assisting.
Local residents and visitors recount holiday travels and returns. James SOC LETY and Misses Dorothiy and Marian Pierce have retired home in Titusville after a holiday stay. Mrs Ruth Holly returned from Rochester to Cory. Annette Smith and daughters Ann and Jennette Erle visit friends. Elizabeth Hamilton of Toronto leaves after visiting the Perkins family. Crawford Woods, who visited Gary, Ind, returns Thursday. Gene Smith of Fort Sheridan visits on furlough. Mrs C W Pangborn spends today in Jamestown. Giscomn, Durham and Chirlowale, boat trainees from Sampson, arrive on leave. Col Francis Jagnith arrives for funeral services for Lillie Belle Amidon. Frank Fuller and family from South Milwaukee arrive, after death of John Fuller. Robert H Miller and wife visit on fifteen-day furlough. Thomas Messinger returns to Great Lakes base for service school. Mrs W A Redmond returns after two weeks with Lieut Redmond USN. Morris Wickwire arrives on ten-day leave from Deland. Mrs Frank Beaumont leaves for Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Leroy Dickinson of West Wayne street hosted last evening honoring her daughter Miss Shirley Dickinson for her birthday. A 6 o'clock spaghetti supper was served to co workers at the Aero office with yellow and white decorations. Guests received small vases of flowers. After supper games and cards followed. prizes went to Miss Virginia Taylor and Miss Hazel Marsh. Gifts were given to the guest of honor by Jean Yohe Bess Lamona Virginia Taylor Ellenore Thayer Mary Gronostar Hazel Marsh Joyce Aniress and Mrs. Tille Pettit.
Mrs Leland Johnston hosted Circle No 2 W S C S of the Methodist church on West Smith street. Nine members attended as Ruth Dahlstrand led a devotional period and Mrs R S Dewey presided. Officers were re elected: chairman Mrs R S Dewey treasurer Mr Joseph Guignon secretary Miss Harriet Myers.
Miss Irene Hoitink and Mr. John Hollins announce the engagement of their daughter Tete Lucille to Paul J. Shields son of Mrs Elizabeth Shields of 614 Concord Street Corry No date announced for the wedding Also a note on quick summer squash cooking with simple methods and optional additions.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital reports for 1943 a start with $779.73 and receipts totaling $2,579.98 including dues donations and sales. Disbursements reach $1,965.78 for hospital needs such as ward supplies furniture and equipment, leaving a year ending balance of $1,314.10 for 1944.
The Aero Ground Crew will hold its sixth dinner and meeting at Hotel Corry on Wednesday evening January 12 at 6 30. A key agenda item is nominating and electing officers for the current term. Charles Murphy Bell Aircraft Corp test pilot and former Army Air Forces flyer who saw action at Guadalcanal will attend with a Bell motion picture on the P 39 Airacobra. Wayne Evans and sub vox provide music. Reservations with Treasurer Walter Sweet needed by Saturday noon January 3.
Dr Merle Amy of the V B W addresses the Corey Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry on wartime activities of the local veterans organization. He mentions the cervicemen's honor roll and plans for a permanent honor roll. Initial plans for a twelfth night ceremony by the Rotarians. burning of Christmas trees may be held Tuesday next week.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Clarice Capwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd H Capwell 413 East Wayne Cory to Sgt Charles Hughes. No wedding date yet. Both attended Corry schools. Capwell employed at Cory Janestown plant. Hughes inducted October 1942 and stationed in Hi vali.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren in Christchurch met at Mrs. John Westley Bik street last evening with fifteen members and guests. They celebrated January birthdays including Ms. BV McClintock and several others. Devotions were led by Mr. Harold Fishy and a routine business session followed. A light refreshments spread was provided by Mrs. Harvey Banks and assistants.
Lt Elizabeth Wickwire engaged to Capt W T Chalk of the Army Medical Corps. Parents Mr and Mrs Earl M Wickwire of Columbus announce their daughter Hazel M Wickwire to Captain Chalk. Both families stationed in the Panama Canal Zone for two years. Wickwire a Columbus High School class of 1934 graduate. No wedding date set.
The Quilting Club met at Mrs. Harold Sytterson’s home on East Frederick Street for visiting and sewing. Mrs. Patterson served refreshments. They scheduled a dinner meeting for January 18 at Mrs. VM Anderson’s home, 812 West Pleasant Street.
Mrs. F Lowe Edwards was honored by her bridge club at a Raymond Avenue home gathering Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lester Danner and Mrs. Stanley Anderson won contract bridge awards. Mr. Robert Wank declined the traveling prize. A pink and white refreshment table complemented a salad lunch with cake and ice cream. next meeting planned at Mrs. Waller Krupa’s home in West Pere.
The Neighborhood Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Paul B. Stroup’s Spring Street home. Card prizes went to Mrs. Alton Klinger and Mrs. Gee, with Mrs. Hd Stewart noted as a guest. The group will meet next Tuesday at Mrs. Harry Thayer’s home.
The regular WCTU meeting met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Oscar Johnson's West Church street home. Emma Heath opened with a devotional on My Grace is Sufficient for Thee. A communication from Pennsylvania noted high subscriptions to The Union Signal. Bessie Kirch was named local membership drive chair. New program topics included Faith and Prayer. A cable from Mrs Wang Liu in China urged more aid due to high living costs.
A daughter was born last evening at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs David Hotchkiss of 1861 East 1th Street Eric. A daughter was born early today at Geery hospital to Mr and Mrs John Gilavis of R D 3 Corry.
NBC seven to midnight features Fred Waring 7 40 Rep Rock on Starving Children of Europe Eddie Cantor and Kay Kyser Hour. CBS 7 15 Harry James Band Monty Wooly with Samy Kaye Frank Sinatra. NBC 9 30 District Attorney 10 Kay Kyser 12 30 Invitation to Music. Musical programs across networks highlight entertainers and concerts today.
Ensign Nathan Reynolds was surprised by about twenty neighbors and friends at his East South street home Tuesday evening. The social gathering included refreshments later, with attendees such as Mr. and Mrs Homer Kolstee, Mr. and Mrs P Schuman, Mr. and Mrs Archie Hurlbut, Mr. and Mrs P Mountain, Mr. and Mrs L York, Mr. and Mrs James Kolstee, and Mr. and Mrs Ivan Heslink. The event featured music from Xavier Cugat orchestra at 4:30, Soldiers With Wings at 9:30, and Arch Ward sports at 10:15 new time.
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