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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
5
Betty Clark explains sunburn risks and protection strategies for all skin types. She notes darker skin tans more easily due to melanin but warns all may burn under clear dry conditions and wind. Suggestions include cool antiseptic cream, bicarbonate pastes for blisters, and tannic sun protection to block short ultra violet rays.
Shia Mrs. Charles Wetherbee returns from Pittsburgh after a brief visit. Various locals host relatives and travelers, including Miss Joyce Butters heading to Corry for diploma day, and military families visiting before summer departures. Guests arrive from Cleveland, Washington, Gulfport, and Jacksonville while others plan summer stays and college breaks.
Ladies of the billing department at the Aero plant honored Mrs Edward Berry who is leaving the plant. She received a corsage and a gift at Tarbell s where a chicken dinner was served to a group of coworkers.
Mrs Wallace Hammond was named president of the Lillian Guild at a tureen dinner hosted by Mrs H A Gilbert on West Church Street. Other officers named include Mrs Don D Williams first vice president, Mrs Arthur Creighton second vice president, Mrs C Anderson secretary, and Miss Geonzins Myers treasurer. Committees to be appointed later.
Mrs. Emma Heath, oldest and a faithful member, was honored at the W C T U Institute held Tuesday at the First Methodist Church under Mrs. Lloyd Johnson. A noon dinner featured carna tions, and bouquets were presented to Mrs Heath. The event included devotions, reports on Amethyst Beverages Flower Missions Membership, musical numbers, a play, and a consecration service.
Capt William Haskell of the New York Herald Tribune spoke at the Corry Rotary Club and Kiwanis guests at the Hotel Corry. He warned about enemy agents influencing Americans, urged cooperation and war bond support, and noted active propaganda while praising civilian efforts at home.
Friday June 8 in town to interview young women for WAVES. Specialist Bean enlisted in Los Angeles on May 6 and was rated as a specialist on July 3. She recruited in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with education in California. Information session with Specialists Bean and Macy Hennine is June 9 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Municipal Building Council Rooms.
Mrs C J McLean hosted a Monday evening gathering at her Franklin Street residence honoring Mrs Edward Messinger and Mrs William Roehric of Harrisburg who could not attend. Guests included Mrs Cold Neylong celebrating her birthday with pink and yellow decor and a light luncheon served.
The Amici Sewing Circle of Corry Church met at the home of Mrs. Cassius Fish with eleven members and one guest. Garments were prepared for Kentucky missionaries as devotion leader Ms. Harold Fish and president Mrs. Marshall Sherwood led a two year review showing increased contributions since the missionary project began. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gerald Bish Mrs. John Carrier and Mrs. Sherwood with assistance from Mrs. Cassius Fish.
A large audience attended the ninth grade promotion exercises at the sub high school auditorium. The program opened with the school orchestra, featured Gilbert and Sullivan’s H M S Pinafore, with hornpipe sailor dances and tap numbers. Superintendent Dewey awarded certificates, Principal Wolfe announced names, and the 168 graduates sang the new school song.
Sister Bonaventure at St Edwards School announced that on the day of the European invasion the school conducted a special war stamp drive netting enough to purchase at 04 bond. This Friday the sale of stamps and bands of the past term will conclude with a goal of 100 percent student participation. During the year over $5,000 of war stamps and bonds have been purchased by students, and a cake prize will be drawn on the final day.
The listing shows NBC-8 programs including Mr. and Mrs. North at 8:20, Beat the Band, Eddie Cantor G. T. Award, District Attorney, Kyser Hour, Machinal, and Hop kins guests. CBS features Allan Jones, Red Barber, Sinatra, Jack Garson, and Report to the Nation. Blue Network presents Connie Boswell, Lone Ranger, My Best Girls Drama, Dunninger, and Soldiers with Wings. Miami era Xavier Cugat Orchestra opens MES. First Night Drama and TVA discussion with David Lilienthal close the night.
Special evangelistic services led by Rev Max Harvey and Rev Richard McMey begin this week at Slovak Baptist Church in Hatch Hollow. The series runs each evening with crowds already showing strong interest and ushers urge district residents to attend.
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