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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1943
Page
5
In 1934 James Elroy Re receives postmaster appointments from the Charles post office and is expected to serve a nine year term. The act involves civil service rules and federal authority in appointing a postmaster. Alderman Dmugherty is referenced in relation to local duties and district matters.
An article by Vivian Brown explains using wax dressings to preserve and protect a wide range of items. It discusses waxing porcelain surfaces of appliances, rubber surfaces, leather goods, bindings, cushions, and hardware. The guidance covers wax application on walls, kitchen fixtures, blinds, brass, copper, and other materials to retard wear and aging.
Municipal finance chief J Pred Kinley spoke at the Kiwanis Club dinner at the Riva Restaurant on taxation issues for Corry. Members debated summer meetings due to ongoing projects, including the Staub troop, with 25 in attendance and Clarence Shoop preparing to depart for the west coast.
Mrs Ray Anderson entertained members of her card club at her home on Norri Center Street last evening. Bridge honors went to Mrs Laxedon Rowe, Tigh, and Mrs Hol Davis, with seconds. Masters served light refreshments at the close. The club will meet again with Mrs Ellsworth Holt.
Miss Doris Moore, who recently moved to Erie, was honored by friends at a gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Broad. Nineteen members of the 800 Department of the Aero Supply and other friends attended the Story Hotel affair, presenting gifts and sharing light refreshments.
The We Auxiliary of W F W held a Wednesday evening meeting in the Part rooms on West Washington street with Afteen members present. The principal business concerned the recently served chicken supper and a goodly sum realized for the auxiliary.
Practical guide to revive summer straw hats with simple cleaning and shaping steps. Includes cleaning with peroxide, drying away from heat, brushing techniques for different straw weaves, rain drying methods, leather headband care, and storage tips to prevent dust spots and maintain shape.
Miss Havel McKay visits in the city at Miss Lilly Spencer’s East South Street home. Joh A. Smith and Walter Stech head to Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton. Mrs. E. J. Ginther and Ruth Ann arrive for a stay with the Wallsees on West Pleasant Street. Various residents and relatives visit, travel, or return from Chicago, Cleveland, New York, and other places, with mentions of work assignments, furloughs, and family departures.
A baby girl was born last evening at the legal hospital to Mr and Mrs George Bryant of Spartansburg.
The Mistlouwy Society of the United Brethren in Chisehurch met yesterday at Mrs. J Ray Harris home on North Center St with twenty four members. Mrs Lynn Campbell led devotions and Mrs Harris presided. Benjani Skinner spoke on Central America while Lior Thoreseud reported on United Brothers edurch in Phiotio Rico. Mrs Lyle Chase and Mrs Fivokt Fish led singing at the close.
Thirty four members of the Red Robot Bass of the United Brethren in Christ Sunday school met at night to honor Care ton Smith who is leaving for the armed services soon. A general supper and social followed. Mr. Smith received a gift from friends.
Corporal Albert Firster on furlough from Fort Saevidan was feted by Miss Alice Reynolds of Vine xtyert last evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Butler Margret Gotan and Pvt Robert Alfred. The hosts reported an enjoyable evening with warm hospitality.
Miss Bennett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett of 670 West Smith Pen, finishes the Conservatory of Music intermediate course. The graduate is noted as a student of the Conservatory, with formal recognition of diploma status.
Fragmented OCR reads program listings and station notes across multiple shows and times. The text includes mentions of CBS WBC and Navy School of Music with various entertainment items and performances such as Lusite Mariners Concert and Sherlock Holmes, but details are unclear.
The Kiwanis Boy Scout troop met at 7:45 pm with Scoutmaster Charles Wittard presiding. Fifteen attended. visitor from troop 70 and two troop committee members joined. Three patrols formed Blue Tree Panther Mk. Games followed and a baseball team was created, with a future challenge extended to troop 70.
In Marionville Pennsylvania July delegates to the Erie Conference of the Methodist Church may have to bring their own provisions and fuel as church committees report shortages and request the OPA to grant exemptions. Local delegates will travel from all churches to the conference at Allnahery College with limited meals provided by the corps trainers.
Frederick Helvar Wright a 40 year old copy editor for the New York Daily News pleaded innocent in federal court to an indictment accusing him of accepting payment from a Japanese buyer to port harbor without notifying the U K state department. The judge fixed a bail of 8000 and Wright surrendered at the D. 5 office.
Horton J. Davis, a local resident, has become manager of the Rex Theatre operated by the Blatt Brothers chain, taking over duties this week. He plans to continue his other business activities as before amid the theater’s vacancy since James Gear Foss’s departure for Austin, Pa.
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