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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
5
The piece highlights teen fashion trends with nail polish, paint, and repurposed items shaping wardrobes. Teens decorate raincoats, classroom jumpers, and beanies using ribbons, ties, and macaroni jewelry. They craft glam accessories from corks, old dresses, and crafted lapel gadgets, spending hours on DIY style.
A fragment notes preference for a teen style craze where fashion flair is praised. A glow of praise centers on a girl who uses bold wardrobe embellishments while shunning plain restraint, contrasted with a fashionable yet risky glamour approach.
Mrs Knowlton entertained Saturday night at her North Center street home to honor Miss Martha Corbin who leaves for Huntington Calif for an indefinite stay Awards went to Miss Katherine Greene Miss Eleanor Thayer Miss Jane Armstrong Mrs Knowlton Mrs Charles Jackmen and Mrs Archie Shephard A salad lunch was served and Miss Corbin received many gifts before her departure Bombs An improved bomb fin design for mass production will save enough steel to build two Liberty ships.
A long society note from Corry lists births marriages and moves with many names. Edward Roy is welcomed as son of John and Ruth Street. Hazel ONeill and Twins Young wed at Bear Lake. service members and families are mentioned with promotions, assignments, and furloughs across Corry and nearby towns.
In a University of Illinois organized unit, Army nurses endured long marches and field drills during maneuvers. They faced scorching heat, carried heavy gear, and passed strenuous physicial tests, showing resilience and readiness for overseas duty amid wartime demands.
Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand hosted an outdoor lawn supper for visiting guests Mrs Norman York of Detroit Dr Richard Halfast and their spouses. A pleasant social evening followed the meal as the visitors enjoyed the gathering on the lawn.
Ars Eminxoschie of East Bond Street entertained N. B. Club members at her home. The routine business meeting planned a picnic for Monday evening July 18 at Mead Park. Attendees enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade after the social hour.
Morning trip to Buffalo and Great Lakes voyage ended with news of Paul Phelps and Bob Brown furloughs visiting their alma mater Penn State. Cpl Lyle Belding passed through en route to Chicago and Pueblo Colo Army business. Traila Riding Chile members rode to Gleason Hollow and spent the night at Clark and Ayers camp. Weekend rains disrupted travel but mood stayed upbeat.
The regular monthly meeting of the W. 5, 08, was held Monday evening at 7:30 at the Methodist church. Ida Ohrn led devotional from Matthew 9:85-88, the society approved part funding for new Sunday school books and added to the east fund for retired ministers. The lesson, Discovery and Training of Native Leaders in the Orient, was given and found enlightening. The next gathering will feature a fellowship dinner at the church in September.
Mrs Bien Tass announces the marriage of Marjorie Ellen Marlowe to Pvt Arthur M Marlowe. The ceremony took place Monday evening July 23 in the Church of the Covenant at Eid with Rev Scott Turner Ritenour officiating. The bride wore a blue chiffon gown and pink pose buds. attendants wore pink and white with a yellow rose corsage. The groom serves with the T S A at Camp Barkeley. Attendants included Mrs Walter Stephenson and Myron A Hrlin served as best man. Parents Mrs Harolld Marlowe of Little City attended']}
Miss Louise Willey and Sergeant Herbert Brumagin wed in Union City Georgia after she traveled from Albany Friday. The ceremony occurred Saturday evening and the newlyweds plan to reside in Georgia for now with Brumagin stationed there.
Mrs Arthur Gorty entertained her card club on Liberty street Monday night. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Milton Van Dresar Mrs WW G Holler Mrs W A Dunlap and Miss Violet Racke. A lunch was served and the club will meet in two weeks with Mus Rake.
Walter Ross was re elected president of the Cony Exchange Club for a term of six months at the dinner meeting at the Rite Restaurant last evening. Others elected were James Higgins vice president Robert Curtis secretary and Dan Depew treasurer. The next meeting at the service club will be held Monday evening July 20.
A baby boy was born yesterday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Keneth Bogardus of 101 West Charon Street. The infant joins the Bogardus family, with details provided for public records.
Dr C F Bennett named president as twenty four charter members form No-Bar Riding Club of Cory, separating from Many Trails Riding Club at Youngsville due to transport issues. Officers: R H VanTassel vice president, Mrs Albert Pox secretary and treasurer. First event will bring White Horse Ranch cow for exhibition at Loveland Bid next Friday afternoon and evening.
Secretary Knox said U-boat warfare will likely flare again somewhere in the Atlantic as losses have been reduced but the foe remains resourceful. He warned that submarine fighting is not over and cautioned against assuming early victory. He reported no American Navy losses in the Sicrly action yet and refused to confirm or deny reports of an attack near Paramushiro.
An Associated Press report from Tampa notes seven airmen died when a medium bomber crashed six miles southeast of Baton Rouge during a training flight from MacDill Field in Florida to Harding Field Baton Rouge. The deceased include three officers and four enlisted men. names published include Sergeant Williams from Beaver Meadows Pennsylvania.
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