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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
7
Survivors recount the torpedo attack on the Lady Hawkins as the 7,984‑ton liner was sunk. A missionary aboard, Mrs Marian Parkinson, kept prayers and hymns going after her husband went down. Of 321 aboard, only a few survivors had been landed amid fading life boats and uncertain totals.
Mrs Glen Dickson entertained her five hundred club each evening awards for the evenings games were won by Mrs Walter Purdy Mrs Merle Kolstee and Mrs Walter Mc Blroy Later Mrs Dickson served a light lunch to guests including Mrs Marshall Hughes Mrs William Johnson Mrs Dorr Clark and Mrs Arthur Pitts
Vice President Rathbun of the Dairymen's League addresses delegates from seven districts at Grange Hall in Cambridge Springs. Reports by local attendees highlight farm issues and criticise government agencies for lacking farm understanding. Attendees from Corry include Kimmy, Rickerson, Harvey, Snapp, Howard, Antirus, Bump, Hurlbut, and Batch. Rachmaninoff to perform in Jamestown concert with Jamestown Civic Music Association and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra scheduled later. Additional notes cover local residents, travel, and a birthday event in the area.
Miss Carol Wallace of Cutting was honored at a pantry shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Carl Maral. The event announced her upcoming marriage to Gordon Shampoo in February, with twenty four guests attending and refreshments served.
Mildred Kondrick is engaged to Russell Darrow. Parents Mr and Mrs John Kondrlik announce the betrothal of their daughter Mildred to Russell Darrow, son of Mr and Mrs Franke n Darrow, of 245 Union Street. No wedding date has been set.
Tonight on NBC MBS Blusi2 mid birthday greetings to the President and notable figures. NBC Red presents Bing Crosby hour and Rudy Vallee with John Barrymore. Maritime and war emergency programs, musical interludes, and British broadcasts from London. Friday previews include President’s birthday tributes and Allied Nation messages.
More than 200 people attended the parish bingo party at St Elizabeth’s hall last evening. Special prizes included the door prize won by Mrs Grace Durham. Committee members listed include Mrs Paul Weber Mrs George Orcult Mrs Philip Waite Mrs John Coriners Mrs James Cassidy and Miss Ruth Powers. The group turned over $6 to the Red Cross.
Miss Myrna B Homes of West 28th Street plans to wed Parke Phillips of Waterford on February 19. She is a Academy high school graduate employed by Burke Electric Company. Phillips, a North East high and B.I.R.O. alumnus, is in business with Chas B Phelps and Son in Waterford.
A large crowd enjoyed skating at Mead Park last evening as a beautiful moonlit night highlighted excellent ice conditions. The lively scene showcased enthusiastic participants making the most of the winter outing.
Officers for the coming year were elected at yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Lutheran Missionary Society. Mrs. B Burt was named president with Mrs. Carl Gustafzon as vice president, Mrs. Clayton Turner as secretary, and Mr. Peter Christenson as treasurer. One new member, Mrs. Ray Stearns, was received. Mrs. E J Wagner led the discussion on the topic Our Church Places Her World Task. Refreshments were served before adjournment.
Mrs Willis Burlingame and Shambaugh announce the marriage of Ida Marie Burlingame to Pad Wranle Shambaugh on January 24 in Clymer New York. The couple is residing with Ida Marie’s parents in Titusville.
Helpful hints advise drying wooden utensils before storing and avoiding direct heat. Suggestions include using condensed soup with milk, refrigerating pickles in a covered jar, serving creamed natmeus with hot salmon, and adding chopped ripe olives to corn for variety.
Miss Kathotine Mel Bride 47 dean of Radcliffe College is named president of Tiryn Mawr, one of the county’s youngest college leaders. Born in Philadelphia she graduated Bryn Mawr in 1925 with honors, later joining the alma mater as part time reader in psychology before advancing to associate professor. She notes war limits time for hobbies and says she has no active hobby.
At Columbia a psychologist and neurologist with two book collaborations, one a standard on Aphasia, holds BA MA and PhD. Al Bryn Mywy, dean of Radcliffe, aims to individualize education, letting students develop talents rather than a fixed scheme. She emphasizes high scholarship and broad scholarly focus.
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