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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
5
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Visitors from Ravenna Ohio and Columbus arrive in Jamestown for gatherings and recitals. Mrs Walter Hulierg and Mrs Scott Johnson with Dorothy attend Martha Hulibergs recital. Norman Holler, Mrs Milton Robbins and daughters join Thifiultburg recital. Mrs Warren Fargo of Columbus visits for her niece Mrs Gordon Parsons. Local note mentions a signage pun at Lookout Crossing Pike Street not reflecting wartime mood.
Mrs Herbert Trisket entertained the F W Club at her Columbus home Wednesday evening. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs Kenneth Kirch Mrs Lyle Watrous Mrs Lynn Phillips and Mrs Taylor. Bingo prizes went to Mrs Lawrence Nichols and Mrs James Artery. The group plans a meet with Mrs Douglas Reynolds on Grand Street Wednesday June 23.
Residents and guests are reported in Corry with trips to Cleveland Erie Niagara Falls and Canada. Names include Ethel Cassidy R A Wise Arthur Ragan Roberta Dickson Margaret Waldo Delanay Lord David Warner and many more as extended visits business trips and anniversaries unfold through the week.
The WRC held its regular business meeting on Wednesday. Arrangements were made to hold the next Tie meeting at the home of Mr Phare Dirrew on Tuesday the 25th, with a screening and dinner served at noon.
Mrs Joseph Ficcardi was honored at her Gould Street home in a kitchen shower last evening. Mrs Frank Bernardi and Miss Ficcardi won bridge awards. Prizes for five hundred dollars were announced by Mrs George McMhoi and Miss Elizabeth Jackson. Other guests included Mrs Stanley Kasper Mrs Fern Aymong Mrs Ike Timis Mrs Robert Henderson and Misses Marjorie Rosa and Jane Picerdi. Hostess served a three course lunch at a yellow and white table centerpiece.
Mrs Carrie Bayne entertained the United Brethren Ladies yesterday afternoon. Sixteen attended as Mrs Henry Halfasy led devotionals and Mrs Harley Banks presided over a brief business meeting. Guests were served jello and cookies. The next meeting plans a potluck dinner on June 15 at Mrs Joseph Andersons on Johnston Street.
Walter Dundon was honored by a group at the Kendall Station home of W F Rickers on North Center street. Guests included Bruce Smith and several friends such as Howard Miller Donsla Lindy William Palaon and Lawrence Brown. Cards were played and refreshments served.
The twenty second Johnson family reunion occurred June 14 at East Main Street homes with fifty attendees from Bull Jamestown Ashville Esse Wrightsville Carry. After a brief dinner the business meeting led by Pred Johnson elected Walter Morse president and Mrs. Danielson secretary. One birth and one marriage were reported for the year. A social afternoon followed and next year’s gathering is set for Mr. and Mrs. John Soderquist in Jamestown NY.
Kiwanians viewed a film about Chautauqua assembly presented by Mr MoeCormick of the publicity staff. The Kiwanis meeting drew twenty four attendees as a town pupil named Albert Miller of Warren club and others from Erie were noted. A representative from Travelers Insurance Company attended.
A slaughter born to Mr Glen i Fuller and a Van g girl born to Mr and Mrs Pers Corbin at 38 East Wasifontel, Corry hospital, with timing noted as yesterday afternoon and twelve the gen. The Pullerville family in Wattsbore, B.C. is also mentioned in connection to the events.
Corpus, bound for a Vist In California soon, was honored at a party hosted by Mrs Shettint last evening. Hosted at her Spring home, about five hundred prizes were awarded to guests including Mrs Arthur Cochran, Mrs William Johnson, Mrs Walter McCray, Mrs Arthur Pitts, Mrs Glenly Dickson who won the traveling prize. Attending were Miss Cochran, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Mec ray, Mrs Pitts, Mrs Ditkson, Mrs Edward Togogie, Mrs Walter Purdy, Mrs Leon Prigune, Mrs Mloile Kul ster, Mrs Marstall Hughes, Mrs Derr Clark and Miss Margins Waldo of Erie. Mrs Sheehan served refreshments.
Officials entertained Mr and Mrs Robert Catlin at the New Rite Restaurant for a 6 30 dinner. Mr Catlin recently resigned as supervisor of the Cory alice and received well wishes from CL Whily E W Muvee B J Nelsiah Catherine Liltte Ann Bele Autaye Hartiel Bury Nina Subotsky Mary Warner Suzanne Dune and others.
Miss Mary U Elizabeth Henrietta was feted on the eve of her marriage to be at Tvor Rehnborg month. She received many gifts and cards were exchanged. Mrs Niel orenson hosted a gathering with 49, 2 and Mrs Roy Borsipril present at the former’s home.
Clarion Pa June 2 Catherine Styable of Verona Allegheny county is new president of the Pennsylvania Service Star Legion at annual convention. New state board members include Madde Wilson of Union City Erie chosen for the 1942 convention.
Mrs Wesley Ober and Mrs Bion Simmons entertained twelve friends at a picnic supper last evening at the John Hem Bond farm. Guests included former Coxryite Mrs n w Colegrove who has visited recently and Miss Mae Allen of Girard as an out-of-town guest.
William announces today the edition to the Rialt Rustam Mink simi as Miss Dorothy Regie, Miss Reagle to serve as dietician and hostess handling menus for special parties. Miss Reagle from Greenville, Pa. arrives after moving yesterday to begin duties in her new position. She is a Mercyhurst College graduate and comes highly recommended.
The article notes Christman of the University of Missouri and his teammates in a baseball and football context with mentions of Western iron and baseball diamonds. It hints at performance in field but lacks clear events or scores.
Rome reports Suhie forces broke out again in Ethiopia. A Bilisi attack near Gondar three days earlier was repulsed with 400 British casualties. A surprise assault on Debra Tebor by Italian garrison was defeated by Jet-Wrack. Gondar area remains under strong Italian pressure. British reinforcements bombed by Fascist air power.
In India a brief note describes badminton as part of the sports scene. The text hints at the game being prominent but offers only sparse details and lacks dates or names.
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