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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1943

Page

4

Sweetland Mitchell Nuptials in Youngsville

Vivian Mitchell of Youngsville wed Robert L. Sweetland in a June 10 ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in Ronald Paul McKay officiating. Attendants included Leah Mitchell. best man Albert Whaley. The couple will reside in Youngsville while Mr. Sweetland works at the National Forge and Ordnance Company in Irvine.

Sweetland-Mitchell Leon Mitchell Bear Lake Vivian Youngsville Robert L. Sweetland John Sweetland Dyiight Jack Methodist Ronald Paul McKay Buffaly Mra Gardenia Duhn McKay Spring Creek Leah Mitchell Albert Whaley Mr. Sweetland Nailonal Forge and Ordnance Company Trvine

Terrific Twenties Return Seen In War era Styles

New York reports the Terrific Twenties reemerging in wholesale showrooms with postwar silhouettes featuring trimmed fabrics and clever optical effects. Designers use tucks appliques and trims to create one piece looks and suits from simple dresses while War Production Board approval signals fashion forwardness despite rationing.

Dorotix Rog New York War Production Board

Boxes Packed For Boys Leaving This Week

At the Women’s Victory Club meeting led by Mrs. Leslie Wells, 34 boxes were packed for servicemen. Mrs. Bert Welhen reported the tally. Mrs. Welden will chair packing and distribution on Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers to help with the Home Front issue distribution are asked to meet Thursday evening.

Women's Victory Club Leslie Wells Bert Wel Hen Welden

Party honors daughter on first birthday at East Irving home

Hostess Mrs Emery Dimquist on East Irving Street entertained eight children yesterday afternoon for Marilee Sue Dimquist's first birthday. Guests included Joe and Jerry Lloyd Barbara Johnson May Lou King Grace Ann Bagley Eddie Halfast Sherwood Scott and Phyllis Eder. Favors of snappers and candy baskets were given and Marilee Sue received many gifts.

Emery Dimquist East Irving Street Marilee Sue Joe and Jerry Lloyd Barbara Johnson May Lou King Grace Ann Bagley Eddie Halfast Sherwood Scott Phyllis Eder

Birthday Party for Clarence Mountain

A family gathering last evening marked the birthday of G. A. Mountain at their East Churely Street home. Attendees included Richard Mountain and son Dennis Richard, Er Win Mountain, E A Thornton and Margaret Barbara, and G A Mountain with son Merton. Gifts were exchanged and a birthday snack of ice cream, cake, and Colles was served.

Familly East Churely Street Richard Mountain Dennis Richard Er Win Mountain E A. Thornton Margaret Barbara Mes G. A. Mountain Merton Mr. Mountain

Merriman Pastoral Reception Among Nazarenes

Rev and Mrs R R Merriman new city pastors were feted at the parsonage with about thirty congregants attending. Members served refreshments and shared games and visiting in the evening.

Merriman R. R. Merriman Nazarene Shurvh Martin Anderson Walter Carter Clarence Bailey Ass Aree Ueba

Past Matrons Club Meets at Mrs Gallagher’s Home

The Past Matrons Club of the ORS met last evening at Mrs Anna Gallagher’s Best South street home with ten members present. After a brief business session the group enjoyed a social evening with refreshments served later. The club will reconvene in July at an announced location.

The ORS Anna Gallagher Best South Street

Marriage odds highest in the South says Blakeslee

The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company bulletin reports marriage rates by region with the South leading. Northern states follow, then the Far West. Rates have risen since 1940 due to war, with many men married before service or earning more in war jobs.

South H. W. Blakeslee Science New York Far West Statistical Bulletin of the Metropolitan Ife Insurance Co

Betty Low Humes Celebrates Tenth Birthday at Home

Betty Low Humes marked her tenth birthday on Friday with a home gathering on West Smith Street. Games and contests provided prizes while Betty Lou’s mother, Mrs. Glenn Himes, served birthday cake, lemonade, and refreshments to a long list of friends and guests.

Betty Low Humes West Smith Street Mach Dilloan Betty Lou Airs Glenn Himes Ake Harriet Burton Sally Dickinson Phyllis Halfast Helen Lois Pegsy Porter Shirley Mae Shaffer Jalean Donna Sherwood Agnes Esther Lou Madaline Rebecca Williams Leroy Homer Humes

Birthday Party for Kathleen Bloss One Year Old

Mrs. Leon Bloss hosted a Wednesday party for her daughter Kathleen turning one year old. Guests included Arthur Ray Perlins Sandy Devereaux Graig Parkhurst Dennis Hepler Dennis Sprovers Nancy Davis Robert Davis Freddy Brockman Michael Piceirilio Jr Barbara Ann Weldner of Spartansburg and their mothers. Kathleen received balloons and gifts while attendees enjoyed a birthday lunch of ice cream cakes and lemonade.

Kathleen Bloss Leon’ Bloss Kathleen Arthur Ray Perlins Sandy Devereaux Graig Parkhurst Dennis Hepler Dennis Sprovers Nancy Robert Davis Freddy Brockman Michael Piceirilio, Jr Barbara Ann. Weldner Spartansburg Hloss Lawrence Moglan

Fall Styles Slated to Be Ultra Feminine in Paris Style

New York designers move fall openings earlier, showcasing ultra feminine silhouettes. Skirts stay slim and straight with draped necklines and squared shoulders. Nettie Rosenstein highlights the little black dress with sculpted bustline and gold jewelry. Fox Brown presents Chinese influenced short gowns with beaded trim. Ginnlie McCardell emphasizes warmth with long color blocks and corduroy jumpers.

New York Paris Nettie Rosenstein Ginlie McCardell

College Advises Gardeners On Pest Control Tactics

State College Pennsylvania June 10 In cooperation with the State Game Commission the college outlines methods to protect Victory gardens from rabbits chipmunks gophers and grackles. Use lime dust sulfur repellents wood ashes red pepper epsom salts cyto llit Lysol mix and poisoned grain for pests.

State College Pennevivants State College State Game Commission Victory Gardens Smmmers

Erie Child Struck by Car in Peach Street Incident

Ten year old Jimmy Warneka of 1029 Walnut was admitted to Barnot hospital after stepping from between parked bars on Peach Street into the path of a car driven by Carl Hilbrich. He sustained a possible skull fracture and facial injuries. Warneka’s father is the YMCA’s Frank Warntka. Condition listed as fairly good by hospital attendants.

Erie Jimmy Waeneka Walnut Sixter Barnot Hospital Peach Street 6Th 10Th Streets Carl Hilbrich West 36Th Street Hilbrich Warneka Prank Warntka YMCA Bis

Special glue machines spread clue on both sides of studs

Special glue machines that spread glue simultaneously on both sides of the studding for wall partitions are now being used in prefabricating plants.

Youth gets two years in prison for purse snatching

Clyde W. Card, 19, of 1101 Washington Street, was sentenced to two years in Monroe county penitentiary after pleading guilty to a series of purse-snatchings. Judge Allen M. Bargae had initially ordered indefinite confinement at West Coxsackie industrial school but re-sentenced him when his age and impending 40th birthday affected placement.

Jamiassuwin Monroe County Penitentiary Clyde W. Card Washington Street Petit Allen M. Bargae West Coxsackie Industrial School

Erie City Accepts Tax Abatement Act

Erie officials including the city, school board, and county join the tax abatement act passed May 21. A Friday city hall meeting directs the clerk to notify the county treasurer. Delinquent taxpayers may pay due taxes through 1942 without penalty before November 1, then enter a 20 percent payment plan.

Erie City Erie City of Erie School Board Erie County City Hall Ofolts

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