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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1943
Page
4
Betty Clarke Up offers tips for wartime beauty upkeep before a furlough. Advice covers permanent makeup, grooming, nails, pedicure, and cosmetic tricks from a British house including rouge and lipstick. The note ends with Mrs. Hamlett Heiman departing for Chicago on a purchasing trip for Heiman's, Inc.
Keuprigis of Union City Miss Frances Malek wed Andrew Sventek in a ceremony at St Teresa's church Union City with Rev Br Lawrence Trembily officiating. Bride Miss Frances Malek daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Malek and groom Mr Andrew Sventek son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Sventek of Corry.
The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian church hosted a tureen dinner last evening at Mrs. R. A. Ott s home on East Frederick Street for the birthday of Miss Marion Smith. Twenty eight members attended and dined on the lawn at six o clock. Prizes in the following contests went to Miss Helen Johnson and Mrs. Frank Heath. Miss Smith received a gift from the group and thanked them. Hostesses included Mrs. Walter H. Scott Mrs. Harold Patterson Mrs. J. W. Rickers and Mrs. Grace Penniman with Mrs. Laura B. Ewing of Beaver Pennsylvania assisting.
The Women's Victory Club gathered Friday evening with President Mrs. Leslie Wells presiding. Mrs. Houghton led the group in prayer before Mrs. Bert Welden reported on lunches for boys shipping to the Navy and Army camps. A Molly Pitcher program was announced for August 6 in the city. Subscriptions to Cosmopolitan Magazine were voted for the recreation center at Shenango Replacement Center. The new issue of On the Home Front was prepared for mailing.
Mrs James H Stewart of Euclid street hosted a gathering honoring her daughter in law Mrs Herbert J Stewart nee Margaret Roof. Twenty one guests attended socializing before a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs A D Colegrove Mrs Douglas Reynolds Miss May Howard Miss Jane Picciitto Mr and Mrs Paull Stranp Mr and Mrs George Roof Mrs Willis Graker Mrs Henry Goan Mrs Hell Dimnick Mrs Wayne Robinson Mrs Emma Carroll Miss Nancy Stewart and several children.
Fifteen Girl Scouts of Troop No 9 enjoyed an evening hike along the Spartanshoro highway to Casey's Corners. They cooked supper over open fires using din cans and made pantakes. Miss Adele McCray led the troop as captain with the girls.
Mapping new Pacific thrusts against Japan, General MacArthur’s Southwest Pacific plan aims to isolate conquered territories by stationing strong American sea and air forces along China Sea lines of communication. Aimed at Riski Island and Horatease area, the strategy seeks domination of the western Pacific, with layouts between Japan and the Kurile Islands and Bering Strait region.
The V B B club enjoyed a dinner last evening at the Boston House on First Avenue. A fish menu was served and the group adjourned to Mrs. Cleve Morton’s home on Host Smith Street for an evening of social hobbies. Members present include Mrs. George Kinley, Mrs. WP Myers, Mrs. A S Boag, Mrs. Edward Kinley, Mrs. William Splesmas, Mrs. Cleve Morton, Mrs. Drake of Titusville, and Mrs. Paul Quietisk of Philadelphia.
Zern Aikens, who left Thursday for service with the SesHees, was feted at a farewell party by friends. The evening featured refreshments and a purse of money given to Mr. Aikens as a parting gift.
The Priday brides class gathered at the practice house for a session featuring spaghetti and corn sticks, coffee, and a luncheon. Members displayed table settings with fine china and silver, including Ruth Lindsley with Haviland china, Virginia Loveland's colorful place mats, and Bonella Gordon guiding table placement. A heirloom tea setting by Mrs. Joseph Guignon drew interest. Prizes included hand woven hats and dish holders. Marilyn Denton and Carolyn Michzynski assisted. The class will meet next Wednesday at 7:00 due to Friday’s cancellation.
Central War Activities Committee continues its collection of costume jewelry and similar trinkets for two more weeks. Donors may leave contributions at the Helen Shop in the Sewart Home Shop. The effort supports service men in the south seas with a medium of exchange. A Homecanning demonstration at the Junior High school practice house August 18 and 19 will showcase the latest methods by experts sponsored by the Pennsylvania Electric Company, aiding Corry Victory Garden growers.
Pvt. Jack Miller home from Camp Howze Texas was honored at a farewell party Thursday evening. Forty friends attended with music dancing and a luncheon. A three tier cake bore the inscription Good Luck Jack. Guests included Miss Betty Jane Hunt of Pittsburgh Miss Marian Kinney of Bradford Miss Luanita Maxwell of Norfolk and Miss Pat Walp of Meadville. The gathering also honored his brother Bill Miller who returned to Pulaski Virginia to resume studies at Augusta Military Academy on September 1.
Doris Elaine Ohm daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ohm announces her marriage to Deyzel Phillips fireman second class in the U S Navy. The ceremony took place in Richmond on Monday July 26. The bride, a 1942 Corry Senior High School graduate, and groom previously worked at Aero Supply. his home is Morgantown Virginia.
Mrs Earl Whiteley entertained twenty five ladies at her Bear Lake home on Thursday afternoon honoring Mrs Fullom who is moving to Pleasantville. Mrs Fullom received a purse of money from friends. Later the hostess served refreshments.
Edward J. Noble completes the purchase of the Blue Network paying RCA $8,000,000 in cash. He and President Mark Woods assure no change in management or policies as the network continues as before. Noble will divest his WMCA stake to meet Federal Communications Commission limits on multiple-station ownership. The report notes network programming and upcoming shows across NBC CBS and other affiliates.
A fragmented radio programming page lists concerts, dramas, quizzes, and musical guests. Names include Phil Baker, Dick Haymes, Jerry Colonna, and Marion Kurenko, with showtimes ranging from 6:30 to 10:45 p m and multiple program titles and sponsors interleaved.
An unclear report notes Behu facing an unsettled match as press coverage and dissent create disruption. Names and specifics are obscured in fragmented text, but the scene points to a disputed event impacting a team. Multiple editorial voices indicate tensions surrounding the outcome.
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