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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
4
Union City January 27 Mr and Mrs Perry Steyes were honored at a shower and reception at the home of Mrs Ralph Johnson with about 100 guests. Gifts were given and the couple now reside in Wattsburg. Attendees came from Carry North East Elgin and nearby areas.
A jumble of community items: wartime warnings, correspondence shifts, local moves to Philadelphia and Bucknell, Red Cross fundraisers, bingo nights at St Elizabeth’s parish, and plans for floor covering at Ellis Store. Mentions of Beavers tam, Mary Elizabeth Brown, Kay Hell Molmeier, and various townspeople, plus gardening and weather notes and a book review column reference.
A crowded radio listings column names CBS NBC and Blue networks with program times and hosts such as Burns Allen Johnny Presents and Bob Hope, followed by community notes on civic meetings, weddings, betrothal announcements, and travelers from Corry and Warren. The piece also mentions air raid tips, local merchants, and several residents traveling to Erie Baltimore Florida and Virginia for school, exams, and family events.
Jamestown observes a testimonial dinner for Frank V. Bretn brigade foreman of the Pennsylvania Gas Co who retires January 41 after 34 years of service. Over 80 employees attend with spring bouquets balloons and hats as favors Harold Norris chairs arrangements Representatives from Warren Covey Erie and Shefield Pa offices Levi R Mor toast master and William Mr Locke presents remarks Mr Stein receives gifts including a $25 defense bond He responds.
Mrs Charles Weicht nee Mary LaMuchio was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Ms Joseph Baressi at 12 Fourth Avenue Monday evening. Games brought prizes to Miss Mary Surcivers and Miss Dil Han Spaulding while Mrs Weicht received many gifts and a desk lunch was served. Guests included Mrs Paul Lupowski Mrs Russell Davis and numerous young women such as Mary Laurie Shirley Ohrn Mary Orn Josephine Valetti Anna Ramanasky Jeanchette Bates Angeline Burenil Jeannette Gordon Lucille Barnes and Elya Owens.
The Lutheran Missionary Society will meet at the church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 45. A Sukty period will be conducted by Mrs EL Wagner and the hostesses are Mrs Clifford Pangborn, Mrs Richard Merker and Mrs Grayton Turner. Members and friends are urged to attend.
Theresa McGrath of Sharon was elected president of District No. 7 of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association at the annual meeting held in Shaver. About 100 nurses attended. Other officers named were Edna Jones Meadville first vice president Joe Hinton Oil City second vice president Adelaide Pebry Erie secretary treasurer and directors Flora Duciling Warren Margaret Grown Farrell Martha Wike Erie. Membership applications were accepted for Jean Bunnett Mendville Martha Enterine Tueille Ryan Florence Schnee Carrie Seyler Clarissa Snyder Murray Wolfgang Barbara Schaub Sharon Laura Mussiall Parvell and Rosilia Hirschfeld Evie.
Readers club met yesterday on West Washington street with hostess Mrs. Sullivan presiding. The group discussed prominent women including Alice Marble Alma G Haupl and Mrs Morgenthail as part of a civil defense program. Refreshments followed and plans were made to meet at Mrs. Ragon’s home with Mrs. King listed as host.
The College Women's Club met in the Horn block discussing the Erie Playhouse and the little theatre movement with Mr. DeVith and Mr. Downs outlining efforts and challenges. Mrs. Dallas C. Smiley reviewed Agnes Morley Cleveland's No Life For a Lady, noting its prize recognition. hostesses included Mrs. S. Dewey, Mrs. FR. S. Burr, and others from Union City.
Peral members of the Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at the Horn Block rooms to sew for the Red Cross. About seventy five garments were completed for the Corry chapter, marking months of club work. Mrs Frank Hayes returns home to Girard after a several days visit with Miss Mina Terry on Concord street. Mrs J A Cassidy, Mrs Elmer Kincaid and Mrs J Morrow were in town yesterday.
In Parliament Churchill argues for continued war effort praising Alliedd leadership. He cites Soviet Russia aid, vows to fight to the last inch in Malay Peninsula and approaches to Singapore with British Australian and Indian forces. He lauds MacArthur and Dutch roles in Malaya and notes Anglo American discussions on war direction and defense of Australia and New Zealand. Jamestown boosts war fund with 87.50 added at a dinner as defense clamps raise 60 cents per member.
The advertisement promotes San-Cara Ointment and San-Cara Soap as a remedy for skin irritations and itching. It advises washing affected parts with the soap before applying the ointment and claims relief for external piles as well as minor cuts and burns. Available at all druggists.
A small retailer runs a roadside ad promoting a special on three tramy products to clear stock. The message emphasizes limited time and low prices to draw customers to the store and boost midday sales.
Mr and Mrs Melson Aletandren announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Alexander to Joseph Hyde Jr son of Mrs Gertrude Hyde Titusville The wedding is planned for next spring The Ladies Alt of the United Brethren Church will hold an all day session Thursday with a large noon dinner and attendees asked to bring tureen and sandwiches Women's Relief Corps No 40 will host a tureen campfire dinner Thursday at the home of Mrs C A Moimitam 81 Bist Churety street
A son was born January 25 at Hamot Hospital, Erie, to Mr and Mrs Harald Courtney former Corry residents.
Fragmented lines refer to city issues and a municipal speaker. Mentions Colgate U and a Friday appearance by a component from the sanks. The text is garbled with unclear names and events, lacking coherent details or a clear outcome.
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