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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
4
Over sixty parents and teachers attended a panel discussion on The Delinquent Child at the Junior High last evening. Principal HO G Wolfe chaired with Mrs. Mary Jourdet and others presenting viewpoints. A musical program followed and refreshments were served.
The Concord Parents and Teachers Association met at the school yesterday at three o clock with a health theme. Grade one presented a folk dance while grade six showed health and relaxation exercises and grade five demonstrated Poison Stick. A story play by grades two three and four titled The Lovely Princess was staged. Miss Alice Kelly spoke on the health program in the city schools and Mrs Joseph Guignon led the refreshment committee. Founders Day plans were announced for February 24 and Golden Rule dinner details were set for March 4. Several local residents planned visits and travel, including Miss Mary Helene Hilstrom, Jol McCracken, Mrs G A Lawson, and others.
A portrait of Mrs. Anns Rosenberg, regional director and defense official, detailing her work across Social Security, civilian defense, and Latin America outreach. The piece paints her as capable, hands-on, and deft at delegating while balancing warmth with businesslike efficiency.
Rev. William Sutherland of Jamestown was guest speaker at Igstevenine’s Rotary gathering at the Corry Hotel. He discussed changing global social and economic conditions, predicted a five year war, and believed Americans would meet postwar readjustment. William Haskins of Buffalo attended.
Miss Betty Jane Armitage of this city is engaged to Paul Ostrom son of Mr and Mrs Arvid Ostrom. The announcement was made by Miss Mary Ann Armitage at a party last evening with pink candy cards and pink carnations. Relatives from Cleveland Ohio O City Fa Spring Creek and this city attended the event and shared congratulations.
Mrs B J Dickinson entertained at her First Avenue home with granddaughter in attendance. Games and contests produced awards for Mrs Clarence Lowe Miss Jean Henri and Mrs Hunt. Guest of honor received many gifts while lunch was served by Mrs Gerald Pless to the group including Mrs P Paulson Mrs Monty Kennedy Mrs Rother Ehmquist Mrs Leroy Dickinson Mrs Cecile Heuss and Mrs Archir Shielards
The Poetry Club met Tuesday evening at Miss Adele McCray's Fourth Avenue home for its regular session. Members read poems by Victor (Vache?) Lindsay and John Greenleaf Whittier, with disguises during readings. Refreshments were served and the group planned to meet again February 10 with Mrs. Newton of South Center Street.
Golden Links Class of the Methodist church and families met last evening for a tureen dinner. The committee arranging the event included Mrs Bryan Stowe Mrs Tevitg Young Mrs O Hy Nichols and Mrs Ernest Royer.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Ken yon Gretaler at Buffalo New York on June 23rd. Former Corry residents Mr and Mrs Groteier. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Vernon Humphrey of RD 4 in Corry Hospital Tuesday morning. Mrs Humphrey formerly Mrs Marion Dinsfelder. Edward Schramling of Spa burg at Corry Hospital this morning. Mrs Schramlin e formerly Miss Ruth Cobb before marriage.
Jeanne Titus of Sapgetown Pa. marries Captain Andrew William Mook at 4 PM Monday January 26 in Portsmouth Virginia. Attended by members of the 74th Coast Artillery, the couple will honeymoon a week then reside with Mrs Titus in Sapgetown until spring. Mrs Mook is a local high school graduate of 1987.
Miss Bessie Strickland announces her engagement to Mavens Naylor Warren musician. The planned marriage date is February. both artists are noted performers in Warren with recent recital appearances.
Miss Erma Carlson visiting Palconer is guest of honor at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Milton Zalsneck. Evening bridge prizes went to Mrs. Phillip Zalsneck Mrs. George Stanford Jr. and Mrs. Richard West. corsage and tokens given, Valentine favors on a bride cake centerpiece. Attendees included numerous local ladies and relatives.
Several friends surprised Mrs Louis Auer at her East Congress Street home Monday for her birthday. The group enjoyed contests and games, presented a lamp, and shared light refreshments. The item notes a household starch tip mentioning starch use for cotton curtains.
NBC Red lists Raventwue of Thin Man at 8 80, Plantation Party at 8 80, Eddie Cantor at 9, District Attorney at 9 20, Kay Kyser at 10. CBS-1 30 Kay Thompson & Co new time, Mr Meek at 8, Dr Christian at 6 30, Pret Allen Hour at 9, Great Moments in Music at 10 15. Blue Quiz Kids at 8 30 Manhattan at Midnight at 9 Basin St Swing, Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner at 4 30, Lone Ranger at 5 0 7 T 0, Adventures in Melody at 9 30 Basket ball. Thursday NBC Red 1 15 Rhythmic Rhapsodies 2 15 Mystery Man 6 30 Heirs of Liberty CHS 10 a m Hymns of All Churches 4 p m Cin Ginnall Conservatory Convert 6 30 Olga Goeth songs Blue 1s 16 u m What Can I Do 12 30 p m Farm and Home tour 2 30 Into the Light MBS 2 30 Kentucky School 5 5 Tit the Future new serial
Eighteen members of the Washington Study Circle gathered at Mrs Stanley Nichols home on Pranidin rect last evening. Red Cross sewing was completed and a National Parent Teachers magazine article on nutrition was read. Mrs Lawrence McCray and Mrs Merle Amy helped serve refreshments.
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The junior class at Van High School saw standout performances as they return to routine activities post event. Specific names and events are unclear due to fragmented OCR text, but the piece centers on student achievements and ongoing school year plans.
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