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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
5
A detailed portrait of Ann, a skilled home hostess, who preplans every step from shopping to serving. Her method emphasizes order, timing, and a calm front, letting Al and guests enjoy a seamless evening. The piece highlights her self described system and the flawless Raspberry dessert.
A profile of Natal ia Latham founder of Bundles for Britain. From a $620 start in a New York shop she built a nationwide network with 142 branches and a wartime relief mission shipping helmets ambulances hospital beds clothing and supplies to Great Britain. She works nonstop, travels to Washington and Philadelphia, writes notes late into the night, and has even earned hospital visits for exhaustion. She plans to expand to Bundles for Blue Jackets while maintaining a busy East Side home life.
Society notes detail the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at the Methodist church with morning devotion led by Mrs. Neil Blackman and talks by Mrs. Grace Grace and others. Afternoon program included readings, songs, and a discussion on finances, followed by non-alcoholic beverage plans and social activities. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in attendance and travel notes.
A last evening dinner party hosted at East Bond Street home of Mr and Mrs Earl Maigat honored bride-elect Betty Morton who will wed Edward Becker later this month. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A S Bong and family Mr and Mrs Cleve Morton and family Mr and Mrs Harold Burgon and daughter Annette Edward Becker and Miss Morton received gifts.
The engagement announced for Miss Alma Eunice Heard and George Franklin Turner. The couple, both of Waterford and Union City respectively, plan an August 15 wedding at First Presbyterian Church Waterford. The bride attended Waterford High School. the groom studied in Andover, Ohio and works at American Sterilizer.
A vivid profile of Mrs. Latham, a 30 year old with brown eyes and a radiant smile, who supports sailors on warships and Bundles for Britain. She envisions postwar reconstruction, enjoys colorful clothes, and loves bargain basement shopping in New York’s largest department store.
Fragmentary notice discusses road maintenance and winter readiness with mentions of protective measures, asphalt, insulation, and weather concerns. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are unreadable, but themes include roof insulation and mineral faced asphalt.
Mrs McElroy entertained guests Monday afternoon at her Second Avenue home to celebrate her daughter Nancy’s fourth birthday. Attendees enjoyed games and a lunch the table set in yellow and green. Each guest received a prize and Nancy received a silver sunder as a gift.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A plans a picnic for the boys and girls attend.
Corry Rotarians will gather in Titusville for a club-hosted meeting this evening. A dinner at 6:30 will be served, with Rotarians attending from various parts of the 17th district.
Mrs Severin entertained a small group yesterday afternoon at her East Street home. Sister Mrs Clara Mulcahy of St Marys is staying a week as a guest. Games were enjoyed, and Mrs Severin served wine and dessert light.
Concord Community Club held a recent meeting where a fifty minute minstrel show was presented. N Dell Darling Joseph Malley and James Lonergan led the program as attendees crowded the hall.
A newborn was delivered at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Churd F. Caysall of Corry on July 27. Another daughter arrived at West Pleasant Street to Mr and Mrs Sormen Glensummn, with Mrs Childs formerly Lillian Ruga. Details include hospital births in the Bloomington area and related notes.
long running Broadway hit is set to premiere next week at Cambridge Springs Pine Grove Playhouse presented by William H. Hor with Carol Hill as Mel North and Tor Conroy directing Mr and Mrs North Owen Davis wrote the production drawing crowds and shaping a strong stage run also featuring Pat Phillips and other cast members Barnett visitors from Johnstown arrive for a brief stay with Mrs Powell family on North Center Street
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