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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
4
Miss Martha Revda entertained friends at her East Columbus Avenue home for a miscellaneous pre-bridal shower honoring Miss Maxine Knapp, to wed Walter Darnofall on June 29. Prizes went to Barbara Clark Eunice Theodole and Mary Magliardit.
In the late evening the hostess served refreshments of the Cheam a large pink sid white decorated cake and deeds to her guests Miss Knapp served many useful gifts from her friends.
Instructions describe attaching quarter sized felt cutouts from an old hat to the bottom of a chair and table legs to prevent floor scratching on polished doors. The method uses glue to secure the felt pieces and applies to movable tables and chairs.
Local society notes list numerous residents traveling for visits and business. Violet Damon leaves for North East to visit her brother Clyde Damon and his wife. Lucile Lord moves to Houston with daughter Kay Pickard stationed at an Army hospital. Miss Mitchell returns home from Pittsburgh for summer vacation. others journey to Jamestown, Rochester, Titusville, Gibsonia, Erie, and Franks for family, work, or errands, reflecting a busy travel week across the region.
Readers learn of Joanne Morton returning to town to resume work at Ajax Tron Works after completing studies in New York City. The column lists community updates including family moves, promotions, baptisms, travel plans, and local honors across Corry area residents and their connections to ships, colleges, and factories.
Naomi Hendrickson married Keith Dalton Atkins on June 21 at the Anderson home in Youngsville. The ceremony was by Rev H H Atkins, with Albina Antal as maid of honor and Ellis Martin as best man. A reception followed with numerous guests from Bear Lake Chandlers Valley Corry Warren and Jamestown in attendance.
Thomase War A Waft Patterson wedding was held June 22 in Memphis Tennessee. East Main Street hosted the ceremony at eight thirty with Mrs Frank M Glover as matron of honor and James McDougall and A Mike as best men. A reception followed at the Hotel Gayoso with friends in attendance. The groom returned from two years in the South Pacific and is a St. Agatha's and Viscose Lab alumnus. The bride, a Marion Arkansas High School graduate, also studied at Willuam Hawkins Business School in Memphis.
Mr and Mrs Walter Rhodes hosted a Wright street gathering Sunday with all five Rhodes brothers and their wives in attendance for a reunion first since 27 years. Arthur Storer photographed the event as attendees shared reminiscences and a 4 o clock dinner followed a 1 pm gathering with Francis Rhodes visiting from Richmond Indiana William Rhodes and daughter Benjan Everett Rhodes of Oil City Archie Rhodes of Friendship North.
The Otterbein Brotherhood of the United Brethren Church met in the church basement at Boutlock last evening, planning a Mead Park venue earlier. Ivan Hennink was elected president with officers including vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer. Twenty-two members attended. G. T. Bergman gave an inspiring talk. Supper committee chaired by John Westley with Howard Van Tascell, John Lacey, and John Williamson. A strad lunch closed the session.
On Shady Side the contractors have started the side wall foundation for Dr R B Mosler's new office building beside the Library. Grand Chief De Gere A J Gillette of Ol City announced that the Forty and Eight of the Pennsylvania American Legion will hold six district conferences in September replacing the usual convention. Mrs Don Clark learned from Pvt Clark that he arrived safely in the Philippines on June 10. Miss Gloria Nygard of Los Angeles visiting the McIntyres has acted in films with the Back Stage choruses and sang at the Rex in Diamond Horseshoe over the weekend. Nygard heads to New York for a radio audition.
A son born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr. Glen Babcock of R. D. 3 Corry. Another son arrived last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Adams of R. D. 3 Corry. A daughter was born late last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yaratch of 6 First Avenue, Corry.
The immunitive value of a protein depends on its amino acid makeup. Most proteins contain about twenty four amino acids in various arrangements. When consuming proteins, we ingest amino acids. Eight amino acids are nutritionally essential factors.
A warrant was issued Monday for the arrest of Joseph H. Cyulowies of 720 Bash 12 eotent in the Erie Daily Times circulation department. Officer Edward J. Allen said Shellie will be served today after he observed him with a betting envelope and slips for Monday's numbers. Allen described a chase from 16th and Holland Streets to Parade Street where Shellie was located. A search of the car recovered old numbers slips and other papers.
George Cooper engages in a fight against Pedro Mody during the SPF event titled West SPRL, with details indicating a notable athletic clash and ongoing competition.
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