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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
5
A Corry County Club event titled Tureen will be held Sunday evening June 24. Mrs. R. H. Rossbach and her committee organize the affair and anticipate a strong turnout of members and visiting guests for the gathering.
A listings page notes NBC programs with Billie Burke Eddie Cantor Ann Sheridan Kay Kyser and Ray Nellie Orchestra among others. It also mentions CHS T40 Rilery Queen 9 30 Detect and Collect 10 Great Moments in Music ABC 7 20 Lone Rimger and Spotlight bands 10 40 Between Us Girls.
The Covenant Choir of the Church of the Covenant, Eric, directed by Dr. Federal Lee Whittlesey, will present a program celebrating Freedom of Worship at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7 p.m. The 48-member choir has sung major oratorios and will perform works across liturgies, including Hebrew, Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Negro spiritual pieces. The concert employs a varied repertoire with soloists Martha Dean and Liltin Carr, and features hymns, choruses, and a pastoral benediction.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Fred Re Worth Street home. Devotions by Mrs. Emma Heath cited Second Timothy. communications urged protests against liquor holidays and Senate inquiry into the industry amid large stockpiles. Members voted gifts to county work, named life members, and planned treats for hospitalized veterans.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren Church held a regular session at Mrs. Marshall Sherwood’s East Street home with twelve members present. Mrs. Hugh Moshes led devotions, and Mrs. Sherwood presided over business. The evening featured sewing and visiting, with fruit jellies cookies and coffee served by Mrs. Currier Miss Chase and Mrs. Fish. Next hostess will be Mrs. M. R. Deyo on North Center Street July 3.
Mrs Helen M Mangus and assistants of Warren Pa district deputy of the Catholic Daughters of America will install new officers in the Horn block on Thursday evening June 21 at 8 oclock Grand regent Mrs Harold Gragg Vic regent Mrs James Sullivan prophetess Mrs Jerome F Needham lecturer Mrs Mary Murray financial secretary Mrs LaVerne Miller treasurer Mrs Donald Nantes historian Mrs Lyle Saxton monitor Mrs Katherine Dykes sentinel Mrs William Johnston organist Mrs George Downey trustees for three years Helen Morrell and Mrs Fred Hann A delightful program of music and refreshments by Miss Anna Shields committee members listed
Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Burton of West Wayne street hosted 22 neighbors who gathered to honor him as he leaves for service on June 28. The event featured visiting, games, singing, and a late supper with three decorated cakes. Burton received a purse of money from friends. Guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. L. Burton of De Young, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bitther of Pittsburgh.
A pleasant Ladies Day event at Corry Country Club occurred on Tuesday with Mrs. R. Anderson chairing the program. A fine tureen meal preceded bridge games with awards going to Mrs. Langdon Rowe, Mrs. Joseph Buttery, and Mrs. John McCracken.
Erie guest speaker J Reynous of the United States Department of Labor addressed the Rotary Club at Hotel Corry last evening. He discussed the national apprenticeship training program and its value in industrial plants. Visiting Rotarian John Findley attended as part of a well attended session.
Twenty five members of the Franklin Rebekah Lodge gathered last evening at the O. F. Hall for a routine business session. Mrs. Florence Hauenstein acted as noble grand and presided, with transacted routine matters before adjournment.
Final plans are set for a Corry Hospital Auxiliary card party at Corry Country Club on Thursday June 28 at 8 o'clock. Members and nonmembers are invited. Auction bridge and 500 will be played. bring own cards. Table prizes and a door prize will be awarded. Active and associate members asked to contribute 35 cents and one red token to the person who contested them or to Mrs. Percy Corbin at Red Grass rooms North Center street Tuesday morning from 9 to 10.
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