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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
5
fragmented OCR text shows a power struggle among executives and directors. names and places are unclear but references a board dispute, a treasurer, and institutional ties suggesting a corporate in-house struggle affecting wartime production and governance.
A Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies Circle gathering was held Thursday at Mrs. Rosa Westley’s home. A large attendance enjoyed a noon dinner, musical numbers, and sewing. Committee members included Mrs. Westley, Mrs. Walters, and Mrs. Al Rausch.
Forty five members of the Helping Hand Club met in ZTOP Hall yesterday for a brief routine business meeting. Officers served supper, with the next meeting scheduled for the second Thursday in September.
Mrs Leroy Dickinson hosted the O. A. Club on West Waste Street with guests playing five hundred. Prizes went to Mrs Walter Bish and Mrs Ines Johnson. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff, Ms Henry Decker, Mrs Ross Mead, Mrs Oscar Coburn, and Miss Ethel Matthews, who received a birthday gift. A salad lunch followed.
Regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at the post room last evening. Plans were made for electing officers at the next meeting. The group also decided to work at the Red Cross surgical dressing rooms the following Thursday evening. Mrs. V. Orn read a report of the Tri-County council. Mrs. Stephen Brooks and Miss Florence Brooks served refreshments at the close of the evening.
Mrs Eduar Carvis of Ripley announces the marriage of Betty Mae Garris to Tyan Beckerink son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beckerink of Clymer Rev T M Shreve officiated at the bride's home Saturday evening June 5 at 8 30. Attendants Miss Marlon Janes and Robert Nes. Reception followed with guests from Cory and other towns.
Mrs Wallace Kerstetter of West Church Street entertained the Neighborhood Club for a pleasant evening attended by about five hundred members. Honors went to Mrs Burton Smock and Mrs Douglas Heynolds with other attendees including Mrs George Maloney Mrs Harry Thayer Mrs Allen Elinger Mrs Earl VanGuilder Mrs Paul Stroup and Mrs Kingdon Drake. The two week duty will be with Mrs Brae. A delicious salad luncheon was served.
Miss Mary Alice Gilson and Mrs Tyi Donaldson of Corry were in this week’s graduation class at the Edward J Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo New York. The exercises at Kleinham’s Music Hall began at ten o’clock Wednesday morning marking the end of their nurse training. Attending were their parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Gilson Mrs William Dingfelder and Miss Roxie Taylor for Miss Gilson and Mrs Harry Snyder and Miss Donaldson’s mother for Miss Donaldson.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Prank Sinith of RD 3 Corry. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Cole of 49 West Frederick Street at the local hospital last evening. A baby girl was born this morning at Gorry hospital to Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson of Sugar Grove.
The Hrokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution installed new officers Thursday afternoon with Mrs. RB Musigr in charge. Eighteen ladies attended including two visitors Mrs Charles Granp of Addison and Mrs dotm Colegrava. Mrs HA Gilbert gave a book review on Benjamin Franklin as part of this year’s study. Officers named include Regent C F McCray, Vice Regent Marvis Boused, Second Vice Regent Benjamn Start, Secretary Howard Love, Treasurer Jessie K Newton, Historian FLA Gilbert, Chaplus Miss Haslett Montague. The lay committee included Mrs Mosier J Young Mrs desele Newton and Mrs W W Auer.
The district deputy Mrs Lora Hesch and Rev Fathers Graves Heidy and Robacrewsls led the Catholic Daughters of America meeting at Curry Hall for the annual installation dinner at 6 30 PM A turkey luncheon followed And Mrs James Wharton led singing with Mrs James Sullivan at the piano Grand Regent Mrs Heesch and other officers received corsages The group adjourned to the club rooms for the installation and business session Pathers Day communion plans were noted for St Elizabeths Sunny June 20 with Mrs John Love and others organizing the evening program.
Walter W. Auer chaired a Kiwanis meeting at Hitt restaurant. Assistant Scout Master James Mears attended and the plan to name charter members of the Boy Scout troop was announced. A citywide effort aims to start the group with a meeting upstairs at the Christensen garage on West Washington, led by Charles Willosid, as Martha McIntyre provided singing.
A Bible club rally at the United Brethren in Christ Church tonight features speaker Mrs Margievite Parker of Wesleyville, a children's worker known for the syllable method. The program includes a lesson review, presentations by boys and girls, and reports on club activities from the past year.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Nichols announce the engagement of their daughter Anita to Charles Platt of Erie. Platt is the son of Mrs Vivienne Piguat of Spartanshurs. The wedding is planned for a future date.
Mrs Pratt Pugalia of Warren hosted a Wednesday evening gathering to honor her daughter Rose, the bride-elect of Robert Trixcarl of Jamestown. Guests enjoyed games and contests, then refreshments were served from a centerpiece of pears and tins. Gifts were showered on the bride, with out-of-town attendees including Mrs. Papalia of Carry.
Members of the card club gathered at Boston House for a steak supper. They planned a picnic supper for Thursday evening at Mrs Walter Sears on Sevarth Street, following the social event.
Miss Mary Sproveri of East Wayne Street hosted her club at her residence last evening. After a enjoyable evening she served a wig of sandwiches ice cream and cake to guests including Mrs Robert Walte Mrs Thelma Leone Miss Julis Kudliete Miss Shirley Smith and Miss Jane Biecard.
Dorothy Roe notes the Duchess of Windsor in New York wearing a single black silk crepe dress styled in four ways with varied accessories. The basic dress features a high round neckline, slim silhouette, and back zipper, reflecting wartime economy. Different outfits include a capelet scarf, belt, corsage, formal and informal accessories, showing adaptive fashion without changing the essential garment.
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