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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
4
Hopkins Reynolds marriage took place Saturday evening at Lawrence Park Erie with Justice Fred Fisher officiating. Attendants were Beatrice Slayton and John P. Demond. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories and white roses, the bridesmaid in a blue-pray reed suit with navy and white accessories. A wedding breakfast followed at Erie Resleueans and the couple planned a short motor trip through Ohio before settling at 152 Mott Street.
The Home Nursing Class supervised by Mrs Edward Hallihan held a dinner at Tarbells Th n last evening. After the meal the group moved to Mrs J H Patterson’s home on East Frederick Street. Nine members received their examination papers and Mrs Hallihan was given a gift from the center. Three guests attended: Mrs Russell Sheyman, Mrs Olin Bracken, and Mrs Halph Martin.
A cluttered listing shows NBC CBS and MBS airings with hosts and programs across the day. Guests include Walter O Keefe, John Nesbitt, and Emanuel Geller while shows span News Music Quiz and dramatic features amid varying time slots.
The N. B. Club enjoyed a picnic at Mead Park last evening with games and amusements. A three picnic spread was served. The next meeting of the club will be August 3.
A flood of items highlights residents and relatives connected to the area. The Sears family displays a four star service flag while members serve in Army engineers in Baltimore, Camp Livingston, Camp Croft and Fort Jackson. Others include Raymond Sears at Bell Aircraft in Buffalo and Lindsley’s son at Lockheed in California. Social visits span Erie, Buffalo, Detroit, Detroit and Cincinnati, with trips to Toronto and Niagara Falls, plus a mention of a Queen retiree at Raymond Mfg. Co. and many local movements, visits, and family milestones.
Baltimore columnist Freme reports Professor Ivan E McDougle of Goucher College sparked a national debate with remarks endorsing wives working to maintain living standards. Letters and opinions from readers nationwide followed, some praising and others criticizing the stance and its feminist alongside traditional roles.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Welcht at the Corry hospital. Mrs Welcht was formerly Mrs Mary LaMachlo.
Ellen Marie Blount and John Martin Hornick were married at Brennan Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Thomas Church by Rev Graves. Attendants included Mrs Horace Robbins and Joseph Rishon with ushers Avene Welmore and Richard Blount. Guests traveled from Johnstown Erie and Pittsburgh area for the ceremony and reception in Blount home. The couple will live in Meadville where Hornick serves with the motor police.
Mrs Jank announces speaker for a Wednesday supper hosted by the Erie County Council of Republican Women held at Mrs Helen Sehlurni home on West Late road. Mrs J F Withers of Cumberland Pennsylvania will speak. she serves as vice chairman in charge of Cumberland County Republican Women's Council on the state council board.
Several Boy Scouts from Troop suther si left today for Camp Cornish at Bear Lake Pa for a week or two. Charles Monroe and Glenn Street will oversee activities this year. Attending scouts include John Windahl Jr Sidney Elston Charles Yohe William Hall James Clifford John Rossbacher Richard Ryan Contre Monroe Louis Street Robert Thompson Alton Armitage Richard Martin Fredi Mitchell Norman Street and Jack Armitage.
The Young People's Singing Company of the Salvation Army left for Cornplanter Camp near Kinzua for a two week session. Grace Hutchkins Irene Willis Marcelaine Robbins Vera Purdy Helen Adams Clara Lammers Clarice Lammers Bertha Miller Marjorie Miller Lois Alexander Janet Alexander attend with Lawrence Davison Milton Zalaek driving the group to the camp.
A large audience from Corry and nearby towns attended Townsend Club No 1’s event at the Masonic Hall last evening featuring entertainment by the Missouri Fox Hunters. The four year old son of manager Mr Lichlighter performed violin trumpet and singing, with ice cream served throughout the evening.
Mrs Marian Rumbaugh was hostess to the So N Sew Club at her Spring Street home. The evening featured sewing and visiting while the hostess served a salad to her guests. The group plans a picnic in two weeks.
Mrs Prank DeLuiy and Mrs Mi ron Yaluneck entertained last evening at the former's home on South Center street honoring Miss Victory Wojelechowak bride elect. Bridge and dive hundred were played with prizes going to Mrs BP M Walle Mrs Bill McDivett Mrs Elwood Baccus and Mrs Alec Wojciechowski. Door prize won by Mrs Olin Simmons. Guests included Mrs John Orker Mrs AMelyit Cobbell Mrs Evereth Phillips Mrs Sarah Ralmeck Mrs Clinton McLean Miss Mary Pulliters Mrs Philip Zalaneck Mrs George Stanford Miss Susanne Sekerae Missula Nichols Cony and Mrs Lewis Jackson Cleveland. The guest of honor received many gifts including a red rose etango from hosts. A salad and dessert luncheon closed the evening.
A hodgepodge of names, high school and club teams, and scattered scores fills a torn Sunday sports column. Mentions of Pioneers, Cony, Glenwood, Kahlewa, and Navy hint at regional matchups, with references to players nicknamed Red and others like Dubrosky and Morrison. The piece notes crowd chants, a 6-4 result, and a few hockey or boxing style lines, ending with stray remarks about Belmont Olympics and local athletes.
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