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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1942
Page
4
Jasper R Shepard director of First Aid Warren will lead a Columbus session at the Columbus Consolidated School Friday evening January 23. The meeting starts promptly at 7 o'clock as Shepard explains the course and registers those wishing to enroll.
Plans were finalized at Corry Townsend Glib No 1 meeting to entertain the 29th Congressional District Townsend Convention in Maccabee Hall Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock. National speakers will attend and the public is invited. An oyster stew sandwiches and coffee will be served after the meeting.
The Corry area notes a quiet Falconer Baptist church ceremony marrying Alice Freny to James Hill, with immediate family present. They plan a wedding trip and home on East Street North East, while the oblong column mentions other local marriages, relocations, and social events surrounding residents.
Fifty five Rotarians, wives, and guests gathered at Hotel Corry for annual ladies' night. Guest speaker WE Rice of Warren spoke on World War II propaganda and fifth columnists, praising U S lead but noting wartime strain and resilience.
Members of the Eastern Star plan a benefit card party Friday evening January Sard at the Masonic Hall to raise funds for the Red Cross and the Eastern Star Ambulance Fund. Mrs. F. L. Wolfe chairs, with Mrs. J. D. Watson reservations and Mrs. F. J. awards handling refreshments, and Mrs. Raymond Barnes prizes. Auction and contract bridge and five hundred will be played with turnips for each and a door prize.
Miss Prances Bochinty of Erie wed Frank Kus son of Mr and Mrs Martin Eu of Comy Rd on Saturday at 4 30 in the Holy Community church Erie Miss Jesstine Bochian served as maid of honor and Russell Linn was best man The groom is stationed with the U S Army at Fort Meade Md
A daughter was born yesterday in Syracuse New York to Rev and Mrs nets Crosby. Rev Crosby is the son of Mr and Mrs W F Crosby of Corry Road 1.
The Y Auxiliary held a Monday housewarming at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Briggs's West Congress street home. Members attended, a gift to Mrs. Briggs was presented, and refreshments were served. A new young ladies’ club was proposed under Mrs. Gray, and a $10 contribution to the YMCA was approved.
A Jamestown ceremony at Bethel Lutheran Church united Doris Mary Toot and James Ray Fisher. Rev Lawrence F. Nordstrom officiated. Doris is daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Root of Jamestown and James is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fisher of North Clymer. The bride attended Gelorny High School and Jamestown Business College and has worked for Jamestown Mutual Company. James Fisher is a Clymer High School graduate and employed at Kendall Refining Company Bradford.
In Jamestown at the Kidder Memorial United Brethren church on Monday evening, Rev. and Mrs C Norton Warner were honored by 125 friends. A Prostum was offered, Rev Paul Wenger, Erie Conference superintendent, extended congratulations and meetings to the couple. The Warner pair received numerous silver gifts.
The Treon Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Alton Dahlstrand on East Smith Street. They sewed for the Red Cross and Mrs D A Hillstrom read two short stories. A brief business session concluded with refreshments. Next meet will be February to the home of Mr and Mrs Dawid Depew on Bust Malil Street.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday at Mrs. Duane Cook's East Pleasant Street home at 3 30 pm. Mrs. George Chase presided Emma Heath led devotions The program theme was Lillian Stevens Fund It included Interview With Our Legislative Representative by Mrs. Frank Whiteley Scripture reading by Mrs Heath Senator ODaniel Speaks on Bil by Mrs Tone Johnson A Glance Backward by Mrs Fred Bertram Ruth Dahlstrand assisted Mrs Cock in serving refreshments to one group.
Board of Education member G Barnes will address the Washington Parent Teachers Association Thursday afternoon. The program includes piano solos by Margareth Hook and Beverly Rauscher and group singing of patriotic songs.
Yesterday delegates from Youngsville Mayville Erie Jamestown Spaylansiune Nioke Tidionte Union City Bolavore and nearby areas attended a Fellowship of Independent Baptist churches at the local Baptist church. A round‑table discussion preceded the main address by Rev. T W Hauser of Jamestown with Rev George McGowansat Edinary as soloist and several musical selections. Women volunteers served dinner.
Mrs. Robert Fleming hosted the Amiel Sewing Circle of the United Brethren church yesterday afternoon at her North Center street home. A business and devotional period was held and the ladies spent the afternoon sewing. Refreshments were served.
The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at Mrs W E Mathews home on Maple Avenue with eighteen members present. Plans were finalized for the rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday. The next meeting will be a trees dinner in two weeks. Regular notices list Fairview P 7 A will be held tomorrow at 3 15 o clock in a room for a schol with Mrs 0 5 Wallace chairing the program and Mrs Albert Pay heading refreshments.
We express appreciation for kindness and sympathy from friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement the death of our brother and uncle Joseph Green. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Briskie Mrs. Mary Stedman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Briskie Mr. and Mrs. Roy Botstort Mr. and Mrs. Rientard Bingham
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