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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1943
Page
5
Mrs Leon Sanford Mrs Cleon Sanford and daughter and Mrs Gilbert Sanford and son of Youngs lle were in Corry Tuesday calling friends.
Mrs M W Schoenfeldt of Buffalo returned to her home yesterday after a holiday visit with her sister Mrs A Mountain of East Church Street.
Long list of local events and people from Corry and Erie area, including graduation at Corry Senior High, upcoming weddings Don Smock and Lois Kilgore, Memorial Day parade notes, military assignments and leaves, school events, and visits by residents. Includes names like Lois Kilgore, Don Smock, and Cpl. Claude Stoke, along with local venues and institutions such as First United Presbyterian church and Camp Caledon.
A fragment notes that camels hole hair called camel's hair comes from a species of squirrel and is used in making brushes.
Dorothy Chamberlain was feted at a West Wayne Street gathering hosted by Mrs. Milton Zale and attended by numerous friends. The event featured bingo with several winners including Mrs. Clinton McLean and Miss Betty Lindquist, a misc shower for the honoree, and a decorated bride and groom cake centerpiece.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren in Christchurch met at Mrs. Robert Shannon’s Wright street home for a regular monthly birthday gathering. Eight members and a visitor attended. members celebrating in the month included Mrs. Pred Williams, Mrs. Clifford Ross, Mrs. Lees Blows, Mrs. HL Ray Harris, Mrs. Harvey cr ent, Mrs. Wilbur Lovensom, Mr. Marshall Sherwood, Mrs. Lucille Davis, and Miss Beatrice Powers. Anne Tunch was served at the close of a short business meeting, with assistance from Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Robert Thmattisi.
Mrs M H VanDresar of 6 Grove Street entertained her card club last evening awarding prizes for five trick to Miss Violet Racky Mrs Herold Carr Mrs Eth Phillips and Mrs VanDresar Consolation prize went to Mrs A C Goring The hostess served refreshments and the club will meet again in two weeks.
J H Daner of Erle office, American Tobacco Company, presented a sound film on tobacco product manufacture at the Corry Ro Club meeting held at the Hotel Corry Genin. The film traced the tobacco plant to finished product, proving informative and educational. Attorney Glenn Mead of Philadelphia attended as a guest. directors met later in the evening.
Miss Amelia Vanderholt hosted the regular meeting of the Leo Ard Club last evening. Auction bridge prizes went to Miss Ida Watrous and Mrs Muriel Young. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned after ten, with Mrs Paul Auer remaining.
Mrs John Street was feted by Mrs HL Bowles and Mrs Edwin Keppel with ten friends at the former home on North Center street last evening. The gathering included visiting and games and gifts were presented to Mrs Street. A lunch of refreshments followed the enjoyable evening.
A Georgia meeting led by Mrs Gearge Chase opened with hymn singing and devotions led by Mrs Emma Heath. Plans were made for a local institute at the Methodist church on Ame 15 with a tureen dinner. Nine bouquets were sent to shut-ins and sun shine envelopes prepared for service members. The program titled Flower Mission in a War Born Age featured readings by Mrs Hew and Mrs George Behinink, a song by Mrs Agnes Johnson, a poem read by Mrs Tene Johnson, and closing prayer by Mrs Alfred Haenel, with hostess Mrs GT Bergman assisting and refreshments served.
Beaverdam 4-H Girls gathered May 27 at Joanne Miller's home for the second session. They discussed the year’s work, organized the committee and leader for a text project. The pig club discussed feeders and mounts, with Mr Bull and Mr Jeffries planning visits June 22 or 29 to ensure proper feeding and pasture conditions. The next meeting is set for June 8 at George Marvin’s home.
St Edward's High School hosted a dance in the school hall with guest family members. The Evening featured a 16 piece orchestra, vocal and yoral selections by Feeney Cetrude Harngn Sullivan and Feeney Dany Feeney Dykes. The Rev Anthony Robaccews offered several selections before refreshments.
Mary Jane Hillstrom was honored on her birthday with a party at Wright Street home yesterday afternoon. Guests included twenty children who enjoyed toys, stunts, and a fish pond activity, then shared ice cream and birthday cake as gifts were given to the honoree.
Fragmentary ad style item claims Henry VII may have stomach ulcer pains and promotes a dubious remedy. It mentions relief for indigestion and stomach symptoms and urges purchases at Rexall Drug Store with a money back promise, reflecting period advertising tone.
Mrs Herbert Trisket entertained a group of boys and girls Saturday afternoon in honor of her son Ronny who celebrated his seventh birthday. Games were played and prizes won by Donna Proctor Barbara Tockhart and Chicky Dodd. A lunch of birthday cake and ice cream followed and Ronny received many gifts from classmates and friends.
The Intermediate group of the Christian Endeavor at United Brethren church hosted a party for the Junior High school promotion class. Sixteen boys and girls attended after school exercises, with games run by Lyle Chase and refreshments served later in the evening.
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