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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1943
Page
5
A fragment notes Navy crews performing a reapair or re up task involving two cable wires. The text is garbled but indicates maintenance activity aboard a vessel or base. No clear date, location, or names are readable.
Everett Altie hosted a cordial gathering at her Essex Street home honoring Marjorie Cronin of Jamestown, a weeklong house guest. Guests included Arjorie Goring, Clara Hill, Grace Fotchiiss, Elaine Height, and other attendees. Games were played followed by lunch.
The Mor-D-Phuns gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Wynn Gibson's Mott Street home for sewing and visiting. A pleasant time was enjoyed and Mrs. Gibson later served a fine lunch at a table decorated with American flags and a red and white color scheme.
Six local farmers attended a Kiwanis dinner at Fits Restaurant to discuss farm urban cooperation and farm challenges. The group planned a concert by the Corry City Band, to raise funds for Red Grass chapter and the band, scheduled for February 24 at the high school auditorium.
Sunday school class of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church met at Mrs Kerstetter home 21018 West Ghurah street for a surprise shower honoring her. Guests included Rean McElroy Wilmer Feffer Ray Kerstetter Woodrow Hess Hall Dimici Owen Higgins James Murphy Lee Lillie and Joseph Hassett with games a saluda and dessert lunch.
Mrs. L C Barries hosted an evening at her West Church home for her daughter Mrs J Tuck Weis. Friends attended, enjoyed bingo and music, then salad lunch. Receivers included Abtendins and several named local ladies.
Mrs. F Lowe Edwards entertained her bridge club last evening at her home on West Wayne street. Awards for the two tables were won by Mrs. Edison Harmon and Mrs. W C Pomeroy. Late in the evening the hostess served a three course supper. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs Pred Kinley at her home on East Wayne street.
Mr and Mrs Gary Bennett announce the engagement of their daughter Zona Lucille Bennett to James Harold Bennink of Erie son of Mrs Margaret Bennink No wedding date has been set. WOMEN HATLESS IN CHURCHES London reports two large Church of England dioceses may allow women and girls to attend church hastened by pronouncement from Archbishop William Temple.
In Christchurch last evening the Rehoboth Class of the United Brethren met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McElroy. The group voted to purchase eight cupboards for the communion service and enjoyed a social with games and contests. The committee members included Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. Edward Jerome, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cady, and Rev and Mrs. H. R. Haws, who served a dessert.
Erie society records announce the engagement of Miss Julia Wells of Erie to Richard DeWitt Jackson of Erie. Miss Wells, a graduate of Pennsylvania College for Women, serves as reserve secretary at the Erie YMCA. Jackson, a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, attends the School of Medicine at Comple University.
The Presbyterian Church choir met last evening at Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Bayd s home on Kingston Street for a weekly rehearsal. The event featured music, visiting, and entertainment followed by a fine luncheon. Mrs. B. S. Dewey and Mrs. E. J. Tobias assisted Mrs. Boyd.
A son was born Thursday afternoon at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Willis Moore of Clymer N. The birth adds a new member to the Moore family as they celebrate at home.
Miss Luise Huep served as speaker at the Fairview School PTA meeting held yesterday afternoon. She brought a group of students who demonstrated touche playing while selections by Tosell and others were performed. the PTA voted to buy records for school music appreciation. The fourth graders were the winners for the largest parent turnout.
A birthday style event at Mrs Johnston's mother's home on West Congress street honored Mrs James Johnston. About five hundred guests attended with prizes won by Mrs Leland Johnston Mrs Bawir Brigham and Mrs Paul Ding. A luncheon followed with desserts and gifts for Mrs Johnston and numerous attendees including Mrs Dale Nobbs Mrs Arthur Gorling and others.
The A. B. Ladies Aid at the United Brethren in Christ Church met yesterday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Boys Johnsons on White Street. Twelve members and two visitors attended. A routine meeting discussed sewing for the Red Cross and much was accomplished. Mrs Naomi Johnson and her helper served refreshments.
Plans are underway for a musical program as the College Women's Club meets at the Masonic Temple Monday at 8 o'clock. The music committee includes Mrs. N L Bogdet, Mrs. I H Heerlein, Miss Luise Huep, Lynn Rico, and Miss Huep, with school staff Mary Jensy Sullivan and Mary Graham among performers. Demonstrations on music in schools today will be offered by pupils, with a capella and instrumental numbers scheduled.
Lewaurs hosted a birthday gathering at her home honoring her son Robert DeMauri who turned eighteen. Twelve guests attended as Mrs. Freda Vox and Thotius Jensen presented remarks. The party featured red white and blue decorations and a luncheon.
The Woman's Relief Corps met with good attendance and planned the February gathering. Discussions set a four o'clock start, with birthdays for Lincoln and Washington to be celebrated and committee arrangements to be finalized. Participants included Mrs. C. Matin, Mrs. Josephine Gerthimin, and Mrs. Frank Lilli.
A C D A meeting last evening at the club rooms featured Norma Jean Nets on piano performing Punnuroe, followed by Jan Milekindstmt wind and Christmas selections. Joan Preroy, Mai Gertende Hannan, Mary Hughes, and others offered songs including Wel Buutd A Cute alte Nast and The First Waltz. Miss Mary Jean Sulfivar closed with Poplars while Miss Suwubuee provided encore. An eight lad Inwhy was served at one olive evening.
Mrs Frank Ferry entertained at her home at 326 Hust South Street last evening. Mrs Robert Johnson was feted at the party where a shower for girls was presented. Awards for 300 went to Miss Helen Gimbleton and Mrs Wilbur Lathrop. Salad and refreshments were served to guests including Skinner, Mrs Lloyd Sarvent, Mrs John Craker and Mrs Paull Tastor.
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