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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1942

Page

4

Bride Elect Honored At Linen Shower

Wiss Jethye J Wrase, to wed Harry Felley, honored at linen shower hosted by Miss Marietta Hale and Miss Anne Goda at Miss Evelyn Kightlinger s home on West Frederick Street. Games with prizes to Kath ren Hazel Frances Feeney and Joan Morton. Light lunch served. Guests included Dorothy Whaley Elaine Foster Kathryn Stewart and Nina Jane Gilbertson. Miss Drake received many gifts.

Wiss Jethye J. Wrase Harry Felley Marietta ‘Hale Anne Goda Evelyn Kightlinger West Prederick Street Mises Kathren Hazel Frances Feeney Joan Morton Dorothy Whaley Elaine Foster Kathryn Stewart Nina Jane Gilbertson Drake

Amici Sewing Circle Plans Picnic at Mead Park

The Amici Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Gerald Fish home in Pairhaven with four members present. They planned a June 16 picnic at Mead Park and celebrated the June birthday party with nine members honored. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fish, Mr. Cecil Akam and Mrs. Leland Crossut.

Amici Sewing Circle Gerald Fish Pairhaven Mead Park Fish Cecil Akam Leland Crossut

Mrs Leslie Wells Heads PTA Council In Corry

City Council met for a business discussion in the Abrary yestering afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs Merritt Hunt read a letter from Edwart Neibert of the State Safety Council about marking streets for coast ing in winter. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Clarence Wallace slate, Mrs Leslie Wells president, Lawrence McCray vice president, Mrs Wicker Nigh secretary, and Mrs Joseph Guignon treasurer. This was the final council meeting of the season.

Leslie Wells PTA Abrary Merritt Hunt Reed Edwart Neibert State Safety Council Couneil Corry Clarence Wallace Lawrence McCray Wicker Nigh Joseph Guignon

Raveling Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Ander son Home

The Raveling Sewing Club gathered at Miss Leatha Andersons West Church Street home last evening. Members included Mrs. Rober Tripp and Misses Autumn Colby Mary Sturdavant Maude Porter and Helen Reyda.

Raveling Sewing Club Leatha Anderson West Church Street Rober Tripp Autumn Colby Mary Sturdevant Maude Porter Helen Reyda

Local institute and Flower Mission Day in Worth

Plans were made for a Methodist church institute on Tuesday June 16 with a farewell dinner at 6 o'clock and a program by young people themed Blessed is the Nation Who Has God for their Lord. Flower Mission Day featured readings, music, and talks as part of a busy afternoon program. Many local residents were noted as attending or visiting, including Mrs. Fred Ross and Mrs. Emma Heith tad.

WGTU Fred Ross Worth Street W. GT Nei Emma Heith Tovhold Methodist Church Duesday Soldier Bays Grace Grate Frances Willard Barton Smith Bessie Kirch Rond Ross

Spelling Bee Featured at Rebekah Meeting

The Rebekah lodge held a regular session last evening in the lodge rooms. Under Mrs. Maude Keefe a program included an old-fashioned spelling bee, musical numbers, and group singing. A birthday supper was served by committee members Mrs. Keefe and Mrs. Dred Beall. The next meeting is planned in two weeks.

Maude Keefe

Miss Fogles Cooley Dickinson Graduate Speaker

Miss Fogles Cooley Dickinson of Wright Street is a graduate in the annual class of Cooley Dickinson Hospital at Northhampton Mass. She will deliver the farewell address as commencement exercises are held this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Mel Callum Memorial Home.

Oflss

Misses Virginia Young and Barbara Brown Host Post House Party

The Misses Virginia Young and Barbara Brown entertained sixteen boys and girls from their home room after promotion exercises at the Post House last evening. Dancing and games followed, with a midnight lunch served. Miss Jean Mulderick of Pittsburgh attended the event.

Post House Virginia Young Barbara Brown Jean Mulderick Pittsburgh

Radio Schedule Highlights Tonight With Multiple Programs

Broadcast lineup lists NBC CBS and MBS blocks with shows from 1:30 to 11:30 pm. Included are Soldiers Pay discussion, Eddie Cantor, Kay Kyser hour, Brewster Boy, Shirley Temple Junior Miss, Cab Calloway quiz, and Thur night music and comedy segments across stations BLU GBS MBS.

NBC J. E. Rankin Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser CBS Dr. Christian Shirley Temple Junior Miss Ransom Sherman Manhattan Bastin St Cab Calloway MBS Bec Morgenthau Army Camp America

Current draft names Corry area men in draft list

A long list of individuals from Waterford Union City and nearby towns appears in the draft call. The names include residents of Waterford Union City Erie Edinboro and surrounding areas along with towns such as Talon City Conneautville and Niagara Falls. No ages or birthplaces beyond city names are specified in the fragment.

Terford Henry Arthur Marsh Waterford Wayne N. Bish Union City Chester William Vincent Edinboro Fred Lomin Sargent Nash Lewis Torben Gleveland Ohio Merion Henry Mamross Thomas Earl Ewing Franklin Howard W. Charbaugh Hollywood Calif George Ignace Mills R. D Harold Lloyd Proper Frederick Jay Brookhouser Eris Lester Berdett Belton Erie Albert James Reeser DeForest Douglas Samuel E. Aull R.D Paul Lear Adams John Paul Zomberk Talon City Roger Henry Seymour

Juniors and Seniors Celebrate Annual Picnic and Dance

Juniors and Seniors gathered for their annual picnic at Celoron Park on Tuesday with many attending the Senior Glass dance Monday night in the Junior High gym. Al Davis' Swingmasters provided music for the events and numerous attendees stayed to roller skate into the evening.

Evcommoncay

St Edward's School Banquet Held at Hotel Corry

Twenty five students and friends attended the banquet for the Junior and Senior classes of St. Edward's High School. Janet Sapnicki, president of the Junior class, welcomed the seniors and Catherine Ann Mead, president, gave the response. After a turkey dinner the group danced in the school gymnasium.

St. Edward's Hotel Corry St. Edward’s High School Janet Sapnicki Catherine Ann Mead

Friends Surprise Mrs Walter DeJean on Ridge Street

Mrs Walter DeJean was pleasantly surprised at a birthday party at her home on Ridge Street last evening hosted by friends. Games were enjoyed and refreshments including birthday cake were served. Mrs DeJean received several lovely gifts.

Walter DeJean Ridge Street

Alumni Reunion Planned for Corry High School Alumni

Corry High School Alumni Association holds its annual reunion Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Junior High gym. Gol Brown's Orchestra will provide music for dancing and a banquet is arranged by the committee led by Mrs. Lynn Campbell. Howard J. Sheen will lead group singing with William Snowston on piano. About fifteen members did not receive invitations and may obtain them.

Brown Corry High School Alumnii Association Lynn Campbell Howard J. Sheen Senior High Willam Snowston

Mitchell Chase Nuptials at United Brethren Church

Miss Betty Alvilla Chase daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chase united in marriage to Charles Arden Mitchell son of Mrs Mayme Mitchell at United Brethren church on Monday evening by Rev H Ray Harris. The couple were attended by Mrs Lawrence Mourer and Howard Grandall. Bride wore peach gown and corsage of snapdragons. A wedding breakfast followed at Mrs Chase's home. Both spouses are Corry High graduates. the groom works at Aero Supply and they will reside on West Pleasant street.

Robert Thompson Springdale Lawrence ‘McCray Houghton Alexandria Jon Major Houghton Phyllis Gail A. Anderson Buffalo Frank Schrader South Street T. J. Ragan Roberta King Millard-Pillmore Hospital St Buffalo P. W. Coyle Ralph Fisk Sarah Shame Brie Robert Brow Jeff Beat Field TL. L. Brown North Center Street George Thompson Frenklin Street Cory Tier I. W. Owe Ane New York City Manley Yonkers Wite Uinseen Sugl- 28m Mich Inez Edler Gertrude Inglewood Calif Lawrence Thomas West Congress Street W. J. Blair Youngsville H. L. Brown Rose Berarde Fairview Street Henneth Crevle Spartansburg Carl J. Heidt St. Eliabeth's Church May Moon Mary Berarde Wchard Wyman Mitchell-Chase U. B Betty Alvilla Chase Frank Chae Charles Arden Mitchell Mayme Mitchell West Pleasant Street United Brethren Church H. Ray Hearis Lawrence Mourer Howard Grandall

Atty Scott Addresses Rotary Club On Blackout Test

Atty Walter Scott addressed the Rotary Club at the Yeglar meeting in the Hotel Corry. He reported on the recent blackout test and said improvements were made for the next one. He spoke on postwar world conditions, government changes, and Allies bearing future global influence, with clubs members enjoying his talk.

Atty Scott Rotary Club Walter Scott Yeglar Corry

Desperate Desert Fighting: Allied Gains and Axis Gaps Reported

Allied forces under heavy tank support, including American General Grant cruisers, reportedly gained tactical edge in the desert with RAF dominance. Axis holes in a 60 mile British defense line near Bir El Hacheim prompted British caveats about significance. Mussolini’s command claimed 3,000 British prisoners in the Tobruk area as raids hit London and southeast England. Volkhovo fighting near Leningrad was noted with no details.

Connie Britain Mediterranean Sea Bir el Hacheim Rommel Fremier Mussolini Tobruk London Naki England Dover Strait Air Ministry Essen Dieppe Hitten Volkhovo Leningrad

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