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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
5
The readable fragments reference bonds, municipal investments, and possible housing or rental financing. Names and clear facts are limited, but the text suggests a government borrowing or funding issue tied to homes or utilities, with unclear placement or dates.
Forty five members of the Missionary Society of the United Brethren Ghusch met at Camp Findley for special Missionary Day services with Rev Farrel Bred Mundie as a speaker along with Miss Jennie Wumerstert of the Salvation Army Seviet Grup Philadelphia and Miss Myrle LeFevre a China missionary. James Davis of Low Beach led song. Guests from the city totaled twenty attending a picnic dinner before leaving. Next meeting set for August 5 at Mrs Floyd Dougherty home with Mrs Harold Dougherty as study leader.
Fashion pages showcase doll waist silhouettes echoing Paris. Gowns feature cinched waists and fitted bodices with net skirts, black and white or dark mantles with bright accents, and American net designs by Texagon.
Subsecret Gatherings Henin-. Mrs Bridget McEvoy of 740 Liberty and Francis M Coyle of 52 Liberty were wed at 10 30 this morning in the chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Thomas with Rev Francis Graves presiding. The bride wore pastel pink gabardine with white accessories and a white rose corsage. Best man was William Coyle. Miss Ann McEvoy was maid of honor. A wedding breakfast followed for immediate family. reception from 2 to 4. The couple plan a Canadian honeymoon and will reside at 249 East South Street. The bride attended St Edward's High School. the groom is a Gary Senior High School graduate and Army veteran. Attendance included close relatives and friends. many local residents were noted in travel to witness the ceremony.
Mrs F G Whiteman gave a piano recital at First Baptist Church sponsored by Warren Conservatory of Music. Guest soloist was sister Miss Lits Schelle contralto from Mayville with accompanist Miss Naomi John Shin and piano duo for the concluding Mozart movement. Attendees from Warren and Mayville noted, with plans and travel mentions for locals surrounding the event.
Nuptial mass held at St Elizabeths Church at 8 am for Mary Kubowiechi daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Oldensis of West Main street and John Bogniak son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Payelko of 108 Railroad street. Rev Carl L Heidt officiated with Theresa Bogniak singing Ave Maris. Wedding party included Mildred Denton organist and choir. A breakfast for thirty guests followed at the bride’s home. After a two week honeymoon the couple will reside at 108 Railroad street.
Virginia Armitage arrived in Corty from Washington D C where she was honorably discharged after twenty months of service. Before enlistment she worked at the Aero Supply Mfg Co and trained at Hunter College New York City. Her station was Washington with Cedar Falls as her prior posting. Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Armitage live at 434 South Center Street.
Senior Young People of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church were entertained by Mr and Mrs Roy Mather at their cottage on Maple Point Chantauqua Lake Thursday evening. A tureen winner was served at 7 30 after which several reels of movie pictures were shown and enjoyed. Swimming and hosting were enjoyed with ice cream and cake served later.
Richard Bachomer, newly elected Elks Male Chorus representative, announced a rehearsal and party at Harold Cragg's Chautauqua Lake summer cottage on Monday evening July 15. Refreshments will be served and many members are expected. Lon Rhines resigns as business manager. Day Nannes is appointed. The chorus performs August 2 in Billter for veterans, and August 5 hosts the annual lodge boat ride on the City of Jamestown.
Seventy five members and friends of the Concord Community Club met at McCray Community House for a regular gathering. Dr Hugh O Hare spoke about experiences with the Army Medical Corps in Europe and showed slides of Paris and England. Cream and cake followed. The next meeting is set for August 18.
The Townsend Club met for a 6:40 p.m. picnic in the I C O P Hall with strong attendance including Henry Colburn of California who gave an engaging report on Townsend clubs to the west. After the business portion, games followed. Zenobia Silvis, district meeting organizer, departed for Philadelphia to attend a toy industry mass meeting where Dr Townsend will speak. The next gathering is planned for Friday July 26 in the T C O F Hall.
Mrs. Frank Ferry of 32 Hast South Street entertained twelve guests yesterday afternoon from 2:20 to 5 o clock for a birthday party honoring her daughter Sandra who turned seven. Janet Kelsey and Sandra won awards. Jill Bartholome of Union City attended as an out-of-town guest. Decorations were pink and yellow. favors included cut ink paper books. Hostess offered birthday cake, ice cream, and chocolate milk.
Ten tables competed in last evening's duplicate bridge. Partners included H Hammon with Mrs Frank Graft for North South, G W Jones with Charles Shuss for North South, and Philip Zaleneck with Kurt Leeds for North South. High honors went to T H Bartholme and Miss Sarah Powell. second to MF Coyle and William Eliott and to Colletta Burkhardt with Mrs H J Davis. Token awards were earned by W H Scott, Dan B Taggart, Philip Zglaneck and Mrs H J Rowe, and Bartholme and Powell for set hanus playing. Leeds and his partner plan to handle reservations for next week.
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