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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR lists items for sale including horse farm equipment and household tools. Mentions electric appliances, a 6 hp grinder, plow, and farm gear. References to locations near Bloom, Warren, and a 28Teens estate with an executor. Details are unclear due to illegible text.
Eleven members of the Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Day School enjoyed a hike and a Toast at Giant's Grave. They met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Greene on South Street, early in the evening. After hiking they enjoyed refreshments. Plans for a class gathering are not yet complete.
Norma Mayes daughter of Mr and Mrs G Curtis Mayes of East ederilatrset observed her seventh birthday yesterday at home. She entertained four friends with games and contests followed by a birthday lunch. Nora received many nice gifts and best wishes on the occasion.
Mrs Louis Lund hosted the T T T Club on East Frederick street with two tables of five hundred for recreation. Prizes were won by Mrs Barney Sturdevant and Mrs George Stanford. Refreshments were served to members and two guests, Mrs Norman Manilll. Mrs George Mulderlek will entertain in two weeks.
Miss Margaret Ellen Roof daughter of Gen Roof of Scand Ave wed Herbert Tunter Stewart son of Mr and Mrs James Stewart of Euclid Street in Westfield Massachusetts Friday. The bride works at Aero Supply and the groom is stationed in Westfield.
The Victory Club at the Municipal Building outlines a nationwide effort to collect costume jewelry for soldiers overseas. Mrs. Leslie Wells will chair the drive the week of July 19, with Mrs. Leo Rhynard taking over the following week. Donations may be left at the War Bond headquarters in the former Mabel Shoppert building.
A Brides class gathering at the Club Social showcased a cooking session with a grated vegetable salad bacon and whole wheat crackers on the menu. The setting featured American maple and pine furniture with yellow daisies and wine dishes. Mrs Dorothy Morton and Miss Eleanor Smith led a display table and Miss Janet Vanderhart and Miss Mars Low Patterson prepared another. Door prizes were awarded. Miss Barbara Lord served as student assistant.
Mrs Worey Miles entertained Thursday evening in honor of Richard Nichols who soon leaves for service with the Seabees. Attendees included Mrs Bertha Nichols, Mr and Mrs Hugh Muckin heap and daughter Janet Rae, Paul Sutton, Miss Pauline Bedner, Miss Louise Slater, Ronald and Joan Miles, and Mrs Richard Nichols. Bingo provided the entertainment and Nichols received several presents while a luncheon of salad sandwiches toffee ice cream and a large birthday cake was served with patriotic table decor.
Regular meeting of Girl Scouts Troop No. 39 at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. Marilyn Wallace completed requirements for animals foot traveler and tree finder badges. Harriett Markett earned book binding housekeeping and weaving badges. The group watched the White Horse parade and learned songs led by Barbara Spiesman.
Mrs Walter Rhodes of Wright Street hosted eight little girls for Rosalind Rhodes sixth birthday party Friday afternoon. Guests included Alma Grace Brockman Ruth Ann Brockman Mary Lou Thomas Linda Beagle Patty Hurlbut Donna Mae Crowell Mary Ida Eisenman and Jean McCarthy from Fryburg. They received balloons candy and pretzels. Lunch of ice cream birthday cake and lemonade was served. Rosalind received many gifts from friends.
Edna Coates Muir of Sparransburg and her husband, a Titusville native, face divorce proceedings as authorities investigate a shooting in Titusville. Muir, born March 6 1910, was tied to Strath ere Wells Corp and left his last job at Perry Forge. He is survived by his wife Edna, daughter Virginia Ruth, and sister Maxine. DA Mook joined the Titusville investigation.
J Harold Dugan son of Mrs William Myers of this city and Mrs Mary Jones of Lancaster N Y were married Thursday July Ath at the rectory of St Twies church in Buffalo Rev Alfred Masiak united the couple. A reception followed at Park Lane Hotel for twenty five guests. The bride and groom plan a wedding trip then reside at 37 Mareha avenue Buffalo. Dugan is charge of Hast ld at the Bell Aircraft plant and Dusan is the school nurse at Tan caster. Those from Corry attending were Mr and Mrs My and the groom's aunt Mrs Morrow.
Jimmie Powers five year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Powers hosted a birthday party at 140 Maple Avenue. Relatives and friends gathered in the afternoon for games and amusements, a pink and white theme, and favors for each guest. Jimmie received gifts from the group.
The Columbus Community Aid met Thursday at Mrs Carleton Curtis home. Opening devotions were led by Wilbur Cinnaday. President Mrs Harold Sau son presided over the business session planning a fall event. The Lamles Aid discussed sponsoring a community plant in August. Mrs Peter Swansor, soon to move to Brie, was given a gift. The hostess and Mrs Leslie Dodd served refreshments.
A trio of bridal shower guests including Mrs Leroy Hoyl Mrs Kirzk Saw yer and Mrs Ronald Boyd attended a social at Miss Joan Roach’s East Main Street home. Ten guests enjoyed a card party with themed decor and gifts presented to the three honorees.
Erie July 17 dairymen and cooperative representatives met with OPA director Charles H. Leslie seeking a hearing before the Pennsylvania Milk Control Board on a proposed price increase. Dairymen argued rising production costs require higher payments, while Leslie avoided a firm forecast, saying a fall statement would come later.
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