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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
5
The Dorcas Class of the Methodist church met with Mrs Merle McIntyre on North Center Street. They planned presenting a service flag to the church which the class has purchased and delivered. The annual silver leak was omitted this year. The hostess and Mrs Ben Stinner were among those attending.
New paper adhesive seal cap designed for vacuum packing keeps coffee fresh after opening. Glass jar supports reseal. uses minimal metal. Addresses past metal cap shortages with a recyclable sealing system.
A banquet at the Hotel Carty marked the graduation of twenty seven Raymond Manufacturing employees who completed a 48 hour Penn State Extension Bureau Industrial Supervision course. R. Wolever delivered the principal speech with J. Heerlen and H. G. Oswalt also present.
Twenty two members of the Mary and Martha Class met last night at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Franke Morris led devotions before thanks were given for a memorial plaque. Plans were made for a white elephant sale at the February meeting at Mrs Walter Scott's home. The Sunshine Sisters will be revealed with valentines. Miss Mary Anderson won the class prize in an evening of entertainment and refreshments were served.
Lieut Ruby Jane Douglas, WAACS special service arriver, reports at Fort Des Moines and Dayton that the WAACS dislike standard tunes and prefer to publish their own songs. She mentions tongue in earful song titles and says work is underway on an official WAAC song titled The Wave Is Back Of You.
A dense broadcast guide lists radios across networks CBS NBC and local stations with late morning to night programs. It mentions public figures like Mrs Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover era topics on food supplies, space exploration, and war related talks with diverse entertainment segments and concerts.
Lieut Robert W C Swanson to visit relatives then proceed to Kentucky for duty after recently graduating from officers training school at Fort Mallmouth N Y and earning a commission in the Signal Corps Jack Binney leaves for Notre Dame studies in South Bend Ind to resume school Mrs Puller Barres of Bristol Conn to visit in the city Ms Mark Wapner at home after staying with sister Mrs Harry Marext in East Main Street Charles Williams to arrive from Selfridge Field Mich for Sun furlough with parents at Smith Street Thomas B Clark Army Air Corps departs for Foster Field Vittoria Texas after furlough Miss Td Watrous returns from Jamestown visiting relatives Mrs Plovenice Hubbard of Detroit visiting mother Mrs Wall Howitt and sister Mrs G Brougston East Sootia Street Thelma Gannonione of Evie is mentioned among attendees.
Mrs Leon J Lindsley entertained guests at her First Avenue home for an evening gathering with two tables. Honors for the evening’s yilugine went to Mi Euwards Polds.
The marriage of Miss Fuili Williams and Mr. Ramond D Tripp took place at the Methodist church in Gulfport on Saturday January 9 with Rev G Glare officiating. The couple reside at Forest Park Tourist Court Mississippi City and plan to settle in Gulfport after their ceremony.
Miss Maryedane Shirer daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Snyder of 1020 West 26.04 atrne Erin is to wed Pvt Deiat B Toor son of Mr and Mrs Gad Taylor of tat Eastist street Erin. No date set. Bride attended Vincent high school and Erie Commercial College. Groom trained at Corry high school and is stationed at Camp Barkley Texas.
James Sullivan spoke as guest of the VFW Auxiliary on the group’s role and goals. The event drew twelve members, with discussion centered on community service and auxiliary duties amid a tense, crowded meeting.
Bremerton announces the marriage of Errol Richards to Dor is Haskell daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Haskell. Mrs Richards is the former Doris Haskell, a city native, with family ties to local residents.
W W Waterhouse Corry safety director and Miss Antoinette Baressi of Washington school spoke at the Safety Council dinner at Hill Restaurant. Waterhouse described the city safety set up while Baressi discussed teaching safety with health lessons in schools. The session welcomed three new members Miss Baresi Mr Waterhouse and Hart Cherry.
Townsend Club held an installation last evening for new officers led by president L R Thimmy recently released from hospital. Newly installed were president L R Thimmy, secretary treasurer Clyde Conk, assistant secretary treasurer Mrs Beatrice Steward, and member Mrs Belle Broulsy. The club voted to hold semi monthly meetings at members' homes and celebrated Townsend’s birthday with gifts to the Foundation Fund totaling nine dollars from clubs for the foundation.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met on a cold day at the church on West Frederick Street. Mrs R Lewis led the scriptural lesson and Mrs J William gave a review of the Latin American missions in Mexico by Alma Rembaco, with strong participation from the group. A program titled The Thistle was presented by Mrs G J Boyd and Mrs Smith assisted by Mrs S A Wunebr.
The 1943 spring collection favors uncluttered lines and functional design created under WPB restrictions. Majhies Rentner of the New York Dress Institute notes American designers prove they can stand on their own, offering stylish clothes by and for Americans reflecting wartime life.
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