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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
5
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The Lutheran Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the church with scripture reading and prayer led by Mrs. D. A. from, and Mrs. C. F. Hilde Jr. documented the business session. A fine balance and the financial report were noted. Hostesses were Mrs. Roy Street Mrs. John Lanston and Mrs. Merrit Hunt. Next meeting set for February 14 with hostesses Mrs. A. A. Mercer and Mrs. Charles Dahlstrand.
The Baptist Ladies' Fellowship met at Mrs. P. D. Peiffer's home for a supper and business session led by President Mrs. H. H. Redding. Miss Helen Westley delivered devotions on The Good Shepherd. New Year's resolutions were read, and Mrs. G. Whiteman performed a piano solo then sang He Hideth My Soul. Reports, gifts for a former member, and plans for a February 1945 meeting were noted.
Miss Bitsy Lissy and Joan Kornikoski of Erie wed January 10 at 1 o'clock in United Brethren Church in a double ring ceremony presided by Rev. Schafer. Maid of honor Autumn Anthony, bridesmaid Mrs. Lyle Houghtling Jr., and best man John Kalika attended. Groom works at Aero Supply Mig Corp and bride at A&P store. couple to reside on South Center Street.
The 500 Club gathered at Mrs. Mary DeLury’s South Center street home last evening. Two tables played for prizes won by Mrs. Zarah Zalneck Mrs. George Stanford Sr and Mrs. Milton i Zalgneck. Guest Mrs. Clinton McLean attended. The hostess served salad and dessert. Mrs. Sarah Yalz will entertain next week January 11 at her West Washington street home.
The W F M S of the Nazarene Church met yesterday at Mrs. Delbert Croseult home for an all day meeting with a noon tureen dinner for twelve. Devotions opened the gathering led by Mrs. Jeanette Parkey, business run by Mrs. Clarence Bailey. Plans set for a party for Rev William Lutton at Mrs Martin Anderson home February 7. Ladies to meet tomorrow at Mrs A C Barton to make a quilt for Rev Sutton. Chorus sang for Mrs Walter Carter birthday. A missions collection was started.
The Order of Eastern Star met last evening with acting worthy matron Mrs. Raymond Barnes presiding. Routine business was transacted and an invitation issued for past worthy ma trons to attend the next meeting on January 24 as honored guests. A social time followed with refreshments served by Mrs. F. Lowe Edwards and her committee.
Tonight on NBC CBS and BLU radio networks a busy lineup features BLU at 1:45 Chester Bowles discussing OPR and 8:40 a talk on communism as a threat to American life. NBC offers Bob Burns at 8:30 and 9: zoomed by 9: We The People. CBS presents Nancy Kelly Drive In at 9:30 Death Valley Sheriff and 10 First Line with Larry Douglas and Ramona. Other programs include Abbott and Costello Bing Crosby Show Joan Davis and Fred Waring Music among many. Wings Over the Nation and more.
AP Fashion Editor outlines ongoing spring features with bold shoulders long suits and deeper armholes. Luxurious heavy silk imports from China and Switzerland arrive with muted pastels and storybook prints. Designers like Nettie Rosenstein Glare McCardell and Omar Elam spotlight slits peplums and rhinestone embellishments amid varied silhouettes and accessories.
Mr and Mrs John Holtink of Clymer announce the marriage of their daughter Jene to Paul Shields son of Mrs Elizabeth Shields North Center street Rev H Ray Harris performed the ceremony Thursday evening January 4 at 3010 oclock in the parsonage The bride wore a teal blue suit with brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses Mrs Lawrence Watrous wore a brown suit and yellow rose corsage as matron of honor The Shields couple spent a few days on a wedding trip and have returned They both work at the Aero Supply Mig Corp
W S C S Circle No 3 met yesterday afternoon at Mrs C S Robbins East South Street with 17 members and one guest. Led by president Mrs C A Mountain the group planned a white elephant sale at the Mountain home on East Church Street February 7. A social hour followed with jello cake and coffee served by the hostess aided by Mrs Brian Stowe.
The L C B A met yesterday at Mrs. Mary Murray’s home on West Church Street and installed new officers after a chicken dinner served by current and past presidents. Installed were President Helen Brown, 1st VP Florence Hannon, VP Kathryn Mooney, Treasurer Nellie Black, Recording Secretary Nellie Swan, Financial Secretary Mary Murray, Marshal Kate Newcomb, and Trustees Mayme Wood Margaret Maloney Agnes Hand. The gathering included a post meeting gift for Mrs. Maloney and bingo, with the next meeting set for February 14 at Mrs. Murray’s home.
Ten ladies of the Red Cross sewing group met Wednesday for a work session and tureen dinner. Refugee garments were the work of the day and much was accomplished.
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