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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
4
The J. O. class of the Presbyterian Sunday school gathered at Mrs. J. Frederick Kinley’s East Wayne street home for a Tyreen dinner and post Christmas party. Ten members attended. social event notes and a playful word exchange marked the evening.
Mrs Lyle Watrous hosted the 8-19 Glib Tast club Thursday night at Mrs Cecile Harvey's home on West Smith Street. Mrs Marjorie Nichols and Michillis Cruker won the evening games. Refreshments were served before adjournment with attendees lingering.
Miss Margaret Breed of Corry and Cpl Edward Hilliker of Pittsburgh wed at the Methodist parsonage in Clymer New York. The bride wore a gold silk gown with brown and green trim and white carnation corsage. Attendants were the bride’s parents. The couple plan to reside in Pennsylvania.
Spring Creek Church met at the Community building on Tuesday evening January 4 with 36 attending. A dinner was served at 7 p m, hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. After devotional services, officers reported on the year and canvass results indicated a successful pledge to fund the 1943 budget. Elected were A L Matteson trustee Mrs Harry Johnson treasurer Mrs Arthur Brindage clerk Jon Donaldson and John Wate ushers Miss Maxine Greeley pianist Miss Ellsworth Woodward assistant pianist Mrs Roland Wilkinson janitor and parish committee Elmer Ross Mrs Frank Kafferini Mrs Wilson Sickler Mrs Leslie Donaldson and Mrs Raymond Bieler. Sunday School officers recommended by the church include Mrs Robert Damon superintendent Mrs Bernard Porter assistant superintendent Miss Maxine Greeley treasurer Miss Esther Joan Mason secretary Miss Florence Waite assistant secretary Mrs Paul Kafferlin cradle roll superintendent Miss Maxine Greeley organist Mrs Ellsworth Woodward assistant organist.
Severe walking and driving conditions plus illness swept through the town causing last minute postponements for several clubs and organizations that were to meet last evening. The Women's Relief Corps No 49 did not meet and will reconvene Thursday January 20. The Universal week of prayer services at the Presbyterian church drew a fairly well attended audience with Rev. C P Hildebrand speaking on The Gospel As Power.
Miss Marjorie Shamp and Russell R. Carson united in marriage on December 31, 1943, at Melindist parsonage with Rev. Wendell B. Minnigh officiating. Attendants were Marilyn Combs and Ralph Carson. A reception followed at the bride's parents’ home. The bride, a Union City High School graduate, works at Standard Chair Co. in Union City.
Mrs Ellsworth Holt hosted the V contract bridge club at her North Center Street home last evening. Awards for the two tables went to Mrs Dom McCracken and Mrs Horton J Davis. Light refreshments followed. The club will meet next week at Mrs Langdon Rowe's home.
A baby named Jase Evewling was born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Park RD Centerville at Mie Colt Hospital.
The Shh Debs met at Kathiy Sweet Wright s home for a social evening to honor Nancy Meerdink with a birthday gift. Refreshments were served at the close of the gathering.
Charmanta Club held a social afternoon yesterday at the home of Mrs POS Weed on Irving Street. Attending were Mrs Murn Diner Mrs William Johnson Mrs Edwin Isrealson Union City Mrs Cleo Boyd Eric and Mrs A L Font maid Mrs Clydle Hall Goi ay. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet again in February.
The Gary Kiwanis Club held its 1944 meeting at the Ritz Restaurant. Newly elected president G. Carl Wengert led the business session and announced committee chairmen for attendance, boys and girls work, house, inter club relations, membership, music, religious, program, public relations, underprivileged children, finance, citizenship, vocational guidance, agriculture, busta standards, laws and relations, reception, achievement, and more. Twenty two attended.
Last evening the C D of A discussed plans for the annual Past Grand Matrons Banquet to be held in February. A new class of candidates will be initiated, with announcements to follow later this month. Letters from service men on the club’s honor roll were read thanking the Court for Christmas remembrances, as the committee hosted refreshments.
The January meeting of the Brokenstriw Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution convened Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs V W Graham's West Frederick Street residence. Mrs C F McCray presided. program featured a prose by Bess Heath Olnstead and articles on the National League of American Pen Women and National Defense. Mrs Poster Davis read from National Defense magazine and Mrs H A Gilbert spoke on current events and excerpts from The Battle to The Pay-off. Light refreshments were served by Mrs Graham and her committee.
The Erie bank report lists deposits totaling 2,492,119.60 including state and political subdivisions and bank deposits, with borrowings and other liabilities noted. Officials sworn January 6, 1944, before Notary Jean Field, Erie County.
A fragment notes an agate tied to a value of 600 dpese with unclear context. It mentions monetary units and a rough price without specifying person, place, or event. The readable portion provides minimal details beyond the amount and item.
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