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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
5
Tarentum Pa January 27 Students protesting the dismissal of a teacher at Har-Brack union high school went on strike today forcing the closure of the school attended by about 500 pupils.
Mrs Edward Hilliker formerly Margaret Breed chaired an evening at Mrs Myrtle Harvey's East Washington Street home with visiting guests and contests. Prizes went to Shirley Harvey Jane Slagle Charlotte Breed Helen Kendrille and others. Mrs Hilliker received gifts and a buffet lunch followed. Out of town guests included Mrs Marie Lawrence Union City Mrs Irene Foster Spartansburg Mrs Mary Whaley Britton Run and Miss Doris Moore of Bie.
Paul Burkhardt of West Freder dale street returns to Corry after four months in Turlock California. Mrs Linton of Lawrence Park and Mrs Madge Jackson of Erle visited friends in Corry. Sergt Walter Dunham on furlough from Alaska visits before returning home. Cpl Frank Duma leaves Friday for Camp Bland ing Florida after a visit. Mrs Frank Grice Jr leaves for Front Royal Virginia to join husband at Coast Guard base. Elwin Kirch travels to Cherry Point North Carolina to see husband. Mrs August DeMauri and daughter Marie return from Cedar Falls Pennsylvania where Robert DeMeurl is in training at Jews State College. Mr and Mrs Peter Hillman and sons Paul and Jack of near Pittsburgh visited Corry, leaving for Nome. Dewain Lines and wife Will observe Golden Wedding Anniversary January 30 at their Wayne Township farm home. Five children born. Perry and Pat of Corry, Mrs Dewey Scott of Rochester, N Y, Mrs Floyd Arnink of Clymer. One son, George D Lines, died in 1938. Twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Many friends expected to visit.
The Women’s Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran church studied an eight program on literacy and Lutheran missions. Mrs. C F Hildebrand led the program with Mrs. K C Anderson, Mrs. Roy Street, Mrs. D A Hilstrom and Mrs. Carl Gustafson presenting. The meeting opened with a devotional using Psalm 98. Refreshments were served after the program.
Coury City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a stated meeting at the Masonic Temple to honor fourteen past matrons. The Masonic organization voted to donate to the local police fund. Mrs. A. Bruce Smith presided as worthy matron with committee members listed. Attending were Viola McLaughlin of Warren Grace Shige of Youngsville and Close Mead of Youngsville.
Twenty six members and friends attended the U B Ladies Aid meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Weld at the home of Mr Guy Bennink on South Center Street. Devotions were led by Mrs Floyd Johnson, business routine, and sewing lap robes for convalescent service men. Hostesses were Mrs Walter Keppel and Mrs Bess DeLiary. refreshments served.
Olita Stephenson of 104 West Washington Street was honored at the Istrer’s home at 1414 South Center Street shortly after midnight January 25. Mrs Marjorie Merlowe and Mrs Clara Pound hosted a chicken supper and a birthday cake for Aero Supply coworkers including Inez Jackson Doris Gurney Mildred Munne Eva Perkins and the guest of honor Miss Stephenson.
Mrs A A Merker served as hostess last night at her Wright street home for the N F Club. Attending were Mrs Nellie Merker, Mrs Walter Auer, Mrs F L Heath, Mrs Harry Alexander, and Miss Hazel Weeks in a dinner gathering.
Kiwanis clubs nationwide plan commemorations marking the 29th anniversary of Kiwanis International founded 1915 in Detroit. Corry Kiwanis celebrates its 20th year with a February 3 meeting at Rita Restaurant, featuring a message from the international president and a keynote by Lt. Gov. Charles Truran.
Engagement announced for Miss June Edwards of this city formerly of Titusville to Stacey R. Skinner, son of Mrs V Skinner of 320 South Center. No wedding date set. Miss Edwards attended Titusville schools, Solestack High School in 1937, now employed at Raymond Manufacturing. Mr Skinner attended Corry High School in 1935 and works as a tool maker at the Raymond plant.
Red Cross nutrition courses begin next Tuesday at 7 15 p m at 912 Wright Street with two hour sessions. Co sponsored by Women's National War Activities Committee and led by Miss Bonita Gordon.
Mr and Mrs Mosher hosted a gathering honoring selectees including Bernas for military service. Attendees were Mr and Mrs Bergman, Ronald and Lynn, Donal Mosher, Mrs Charles Weaverbee, and others. Hugh Moshey and guests wore suits as part of the evening’s festivities.
Neighborhood Club gathered Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Bur lton Smock on East South Street. Attendees included Mrs George Maloney Mrs Harry Thay jeh Mrs Hazel Drake Mrs Wallace Serstelter Mrs Farr Van Guilder Mrs Alton Klinger. Two tables of five hundred awarded to Mrs Alton Klinger and Mrs Hazel Drake. Door prize won by Mrs Murel Kolstee. Luncheon served by Mrs Smook. Next meeting in two weeks at Mrs Klinger’s on Seneca Street.
Last evening the Sal tian Army Home League met for a special prayer service on Does God Answer Prayer with Mrs John Morrison leading. A short business session planned an event next week to honor members with January and February birthdays and noted a need for a good turnout. Cadet Kathleen Robinson and Miss Edith Burton hosted the gathering.
A aon born at Corry Hos 41 Wesmesdny afternoon to Rev and Mrs J Kenneth Andrews of East Branch. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Glinton Nishals RD 8 Corry, this forming in Cory Hospital.
Miss Violet Greene, who has been visiting Corry for several weeks, will return to Cleveland to make her home there.
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