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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
4
Walter Sweet hosted a bachelor dinner for Dr Hugh O'Hare at Ter gell's Inn on the Roosevelt highway. Afterward the group met at the Sweet home on Wright street for cards, and Dr O'Hare received a gift from the assembled friends.
Teachers of the Daily Vacation Bible School of the United Brethren church were entertained last evening by Rev and Mrs H Ray Harris at their home on North Center street. Various times were enjoyed and ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Norman Graves entertained Tuesday afternoon with a muscellaseous shower for Miss Jane Mulheim, joined by Mrs. Percy Corbin and Mrs. Roger Brown. Bridges awards were given, salad served, and corsages were presented to guests including Miss Mulheir, Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Brown, and many others.
The Rotarians met at Hotel Corry with guest speaker George Curtis outlining Boy Scout work in Corry and nationwide defense drives. He described Bear Lake camp efforts, the S&a Scouts and Qubs, and noted recently organized units. Plans were made for a Columbus Park picnic next Wednesday at A. M. Lits cottage with Roger Brown chairing the program.
Mrs. Wilbur Rickers hosted her bridge club at her North Center Street home last evening. Eight attended and prizes went to Miss Rose Mary Aner and Mrs. John Street. Dessert was served after the games. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Miss Auer’s East Congress Street home.
A winner meeting of the Chevrolet desters and parts and accessories salesmen was held at the Hotel Corry last evening. Thomas Eliasas of Buffalo, Buffalo zone manager, led the session with A S Monroe and J Daley of Buffalo as speakers. Seventeen dealers attended from Erie Union City Warren Meadville Titusville Jamestown Youngsville.
Radio listings outline NBC and CBS theaters with half hour blocks for dramas comedies and music. Highlights include Thin Man dramas 0 30 Doghouse 9 Hddlé Cantor summer finale and Kay Kyser concert on NBC 8. CBS offers Nelson Eddy at 8 30 and Dr Christian Shirley Temple Junior Miss 9 30 Ransom Sherman 10 20 Suspense. Blue network notes Quix second anniversary at 0 30 Manhattan at Midnight Basin St Swing Cab Calloway quiz and Thirds of the Nation Copper. MBS shows feature Fight Against Tafa Pass in Review Chateau Hogan and Victory Garden coverage.
Miss Hagel McKay of Cleveland visits with Mrs Spencer. Mr and Mrs William Yarathh visit Cleveland and Columbus then return to Cony Thursday evening. Carrie Merllinger spends the day in Briey. Mr and Mrs Harold Fish and son go to Erie for a medical consult. Frank Lita Sr leaves for Butler for a family wedding of Violet Aquitino to Dr Joseph Camburo tomorrow. Mrs George York and Mrs Florence Luce of Jamestown visit Marian York on West Pleasant Street. Lawrence Hughes of Miami visits his mother in Corry. Ralph Fogle leaves for Camp Poll to be with Pvt Duane Fogle at Camp Warren. Miss Daisy Hoy accompanies Elsie and Pauline Faber to Williamsport funeral services for Mrs Emma Couch. Victor Daugherty of Corry attends funeral memory for Mrs Joseph Shaughnessy at St Joseph’s in Oil City. Richard Green, former flying instructor at Lawrence Airport, to Lakeland, Fla for vacation. Leo Garratt returns from Mobile to visit his mother Emma Carroll in Columbus. Grace Middleton to Warren for audition with Dr LeRoy B Campbell. accompanied by parents and Mrs C E Shoop. Mrs Scott Johnson and Dorothy Johnson arrive from Greston to spend day with R L Walters. Miss Johnson will give a recital this evening.
Girl Scout Troop No 39 met in the Presbyterian church gym last evening with 28 members present. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony followed by a discussion on flag etiquette led by the girls. Two groups planned pack baskets under Miss Ethel McCray and prepared camp menus and packing lists.
Budget alarms prompt refocusing menus toward meatless salads with beets, peas, tuna beans and seasonings, plus fresh vegetables for minerals. Hearty one dish meals and broiled meat with tomato cheese sauce appear, while desserts feature berries and fruit. Peanut butter mold and Saratoga loaf provide economical servings. Western salad blends peas cheese celery parsley and dressing for a summer meal core.
The Golden Links Class of Ine Methodist held a picnic at Mead Park last evening with 18 members present. Mrs John Filler was in charge of the supper. This was the class’s final meeting of the season and the next gathering is planned for the second Tuesday in September.
The 4-H Victory Carriers of Columbus gathered at Mrs. Walter Caster’s home on Tuesday for a routine business meeting then proceeded to a hike and picnic. Members enjoyed swimming in the afternoon. The next meeting is set for July 7.
Miss Lloydine Sager was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. T. E. VanDusen in Jamestown last evening. Guests from Corry and Columbus attended, games were played, and Mrs. Edward Binley won a prize. A salad and dessert luncheon followed, with many gifts for the guest of honor.
Miss Doris Stowe entertained at her parents home on Wright Street last evening for Miss Merrily Brooks visiting from Franklin North Carolina. About forty guests enjoyed games and refreshments during the social event.
Mrs Randall hosted a shower last evening at her West Wayne street home honoring Mrs William Randall. Thirty six guests attended including out of town visitors Mrs W G Swanson Mrs Flora Green and daughter of Timestown and Mrs Arthur Mc Cray of Lovells. Visiting and a lunch were enjoyed. Mrs Randall received many nice gifts.
A daughter was born today at the Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs George Koestner of 90 West South Street Thelma Henry Mrs Koestner formerly Miss Thelma Henry is announced in the birth notice.
A kitchen shower was hosted for Mrs Robert H Damon on Tuesday afternoon with contests and bingo. Prizes were awarded to several guests including Mrs George Ross Mrs Bernard Porter Mrs Paul Mitchell Mrs Forte Binchey Mrs Wilson Siskler Mrs Paul Kaafferlin Miss Jessie Mitchell and Mrs Damon. Other attendees included Mrs Glen Eldred Mrs P H Blenman Mrs Frank Kafferlin and Mrs Ora Mitchell of Spring Creek Mrs Floyd Utege of Sugar Grove and Miss Maxine Vanderhoff of Lottsville. Refreshments were served to the guests.
Mrs Donald Gates was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs John Eldridge and Mrs Lawrence Hansen at Hansen home on West Pleasant Street. Sixteen guests attended and prizes were won by Mrs Peter Hansen Mrs Clarence Huth and Mrs Howard Gates. A salad course was served and gifts were presented along with favorite recipes and other useful items.
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