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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
5
An ambiguous report describes a person in hospital and an ongoing investigation linked to a night incident. Names and details are garbled, but the piece references a hospital, a party named in the text, and an allegation under investigation by authorities.
Peggy Mayer rose from a $10-a-week bargain basement barker in Chicago to a radio script writer earning 250 dollars weekly. After relentless nights ghost-writing daily serials and proving deadlines to Carlo de Angelo, she landed a script job, while pursuing her Great American Novel. She now balances mornings of writing, afternoons on her novel, and weekend flying lessons.
Miss Mary Clabbatz entertained at her RD 1 home Thursday evening for the birthdays of Martha Gates and Myrle Anderson. Twenty five attended with dancing and games. Ice cream and cake were served. Rev and Mrs H R Harris and Helene from North Center Street will return tonight from Williamsville where they stayed at Mrs Harris parents home.
Miss Victoria Wojciechowski was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Everett Phillips and Mrs. Melvin Cobbett at the latter’s King Street home. Guests included Mrs. P. M. Walte and many friends. A two course luncheon was served with prizes awarded to several attendees.
The DDD. Club gathered at Amy and Tda Ohrn’s Columbus home last evening to honor Mrs. Clifford Casler. Members and relatives enjoyed contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Cecil Ross and Mrs. J. A. Thompson. Refreshments and pink white decor plus candles accompanied gifts to Mrs. Casler from the group, with Mrs. Lynn Colvin visiting from Kingston, Pa.
The United Brethren Church Ladies Aid Society met at a home on Est South street Thursday afternoon with thirteen members and one visitor present. After a short business meeting they completed twelve skirts for the Red Cross and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Al Jene Doolittle’s home on North Center street.
The Woman's Relief Corps met at Mrs. Kirk Brown's home on East South street for an all day session. Members sewed for the Red Cross and a noon screen dinner was served to eighteen attendees. Committee in charge included Mrs. Brown Mrs. Westley Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Reynolds. Next meeting set for August 6.
Washington July 31 report that Mildred H. McAfee 42, president of Wellesley College, is chosen to head the new U S Navy WAVES women reserve. Roosevelt signs law creating a feminine naval force to release men for sea duty, with about 1 900 commissioned officers and 16 000 enlisted. McAfee joins a list of former roles including dean at Centre College and Oberlin, noted for conservative to modern campus style, and becomes the shipshape choice as director of the female reserve.
A large crowd gathered for the annual lawr social at St Theresa’s Catholic Church in Union City last evening. Attendees included Mrs James Meade Miss Catherine Mead Miss Kathryn Graves Rev Francis B Graves Miss Helen Morrell Miss Anni Shields Miss Mary Downey Mrs Lyle Saxton Mr and Ms William Swan Sr Mr and Mrs Floyd Black Mrs Trresa Pox Miss Evelyn Wiggers Miss Mildred Hae nel Miss Mary Neylon and Miss Gertrude Schadell.
Radio schedule across NBC and CBS networks features Lucille Manners with Irving Berlin guest, Information Please, Plantation Party, and Navy related programs. Notable items include Lewisohn Stadium concert, Lieut Montgomery in Vian Hunt, Dinah Shore songs, Meet Your Navy, Ray Robinson vs. Sammy Angott boxing, and a Red Cross program with RAP Cadets in Training.
Mrs. Jennie Peck of Sherman New York announces the marriage of her daughter Esther to Thomas J. Varrassa son of Mr. and Mrs Louis Varrassa of 132 Third Ave Wheeling West Virginia. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Daniel Poling at First Presbyterian Church Wheeling at 7 p m. The bride wore a shaggy blue dress with white accessories. Both are employed by Aero Supply Corp and will reside at 221 South First Avenue.
The giraffe is named from the African natives who call it Xirapha, pronounced gi raffe, meaning graceful in their language. The note explains how the term translates and reflects the animal’s grace.
The article traces fan history from ancient Egypt and India to modern times, noting early use in ceremonies and political roles. It contrasts traditional paper fans with modern jeweled designs, suggesting a jewel tipped fan or diamond clips as luxury adornments. It highlights many languages spoken in India and the cultural significance of fans.
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