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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
5
The Plank Road Club met yesterday at Mrs. Arthur OLR’s home with 14 ladies and five children present. Miss Thelma Pendergast from Warren spoke on remodeling homes for comfort now and after the war. Sewing and visiting followed, hostess served jello salads rolls and coffee with help from Mrs. Arthur Miller.
A school dance program at diinlor High School gymnasium is planned for Saturday night March Syd with a lively line of acts led by John Tinson. Clyde Henton and Ralph Perkins offer accordion and trumpet solos, Joe Hughes and Cassius Histon impersonate Abbott and Costello, plus taps, readings, and a variety of performances. Parents are invited to attend.
S J Irvine was honored at the Hotel Corry by 65 Aero Ground Crew members and guests after his election as president of the Aero Supply Miz Corp. A gift was presented and he thanked the group. Speeches by Lou Kowalsti Arthur Creighton B W McElroy Floyd McElroy W D Hazel and Philip Waite followed. The event featured Guam Navy film and music by Dick Winans and His Sunset Ramblers.
The Gra-Y groups of Corry held the fourth of seven dinners last night in the Parish Hall. Committee members Mrs C W Wallace Mrs Harold Rauscher Mrs C W Shotbarger Miss Joan Feldt and Miss Barbara Roberts served 57 young people a fine dinner. The evening's records presented by Mr Shotzbarger district Y secretary were titled Jesus and the Blind Man The Pharisees and The Daughter of Jairus.
Mrs. Raymond Wiggers of East Southsirees entertained yesterday afternoon for her son Raymond Jr.s sixth birthday. Sixteen children with their mothers attended as games entertained the group. Pastel pink and green decorations graced the tables and each child received a basket and an airplane as a favor. Ice cream birthday cake and chocolate milk were served. Raymond Jr. received many nice gifts in honor of the occasion.
Dorothy Roe reports Easter fashion will surprise shoppers despite wartime limits. Expect longue jackets, nipped waists, and bold color jumbles in feminine tailored suits with dramatic lapel changes, boleros, and split blouse glimpses. Navy, gray flannel, and tri-tone outfits lead spring notes.
Mrs. Vernon Humphrey hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club at her R D 1 home yesterday with eight members present including Mrs. Merle Akam and Mrs. Wallace. Guests included Mrs. Harold Sheffer. Afternoon sewing and visiting followed by ice cream cakes and coffee. Mrs Akam to host March 14 at East Pleasant Street.
Mrs. Fred Anderson of West Church entertained a Sunday School class from the Methodist Church last evening. Six members and teacher Mrs. Fred Ross attended and the group voted to name the class the Guiding Star. A surprise party honored Miss Norma Keeter on her birthday with salad rolls birthday cake ice cream and cocoa served.
Mrs Florence Love of East Frederick Street was honored at a surprise housewarming by her Sunday School class from the Presbyterian Church. Six young ladies attended, presenting useful gifts as the guests enjoyed candies, ice cream, and cupcakes at her new apartment.
The M F Club met at Mrs Nellie Merker's East Pleasant street home with attendees Mrs Harry Alexander Mrs Frank Heath Mrs W W Au er Mrs A A Merker Miss Hazel Weeks and Miss RoEva Hadda. A social time followed by melon salad and dessert. March 1st Mrs A A Merker to host at Wright street home.
Mrs. N Aqquilino of Spring Street hosted a Saturday party for her son James who turned five. Thirteen children attended and played games at the home. Mrs. P Pirro and Miss Dolores Aquilino helped serve a delicious birthday cake as James received many gifts from friends.
The Ladies' Home League of the Nation Army met last evening at Mrs Alfred Schotler's home on West Trying street. A two part program covered religious and economic topics. A cooking demonstration showed meals can be nourishing, quick, and cost efficient. Attendees later enjoyed the served meal and praised the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Fred West Vaughn former Corry residents now living in Statesville North Carolina announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Marion to Charles Lambert Palmer who is serving with the United States Navy The ceremony was performed Saturday February 17th at Czas Bay Oregon.
In Warren, a new Kinzu flood scare formed as ice clogged the river near where Kinzua Creek meets the Allegheny. Water rose four to five feet over the highway by 2:30 PM, flooding cellars and forcing two families, the Mills and Harris homes, to evacuate.
On air tonight NBC and CBS programs feature Dinah Shore Groucho Marx Bing Crosby Abbott and Costello and Agatha Christie Poirot. Some water damaged household goods as water breached ice and leaked around 3 a.m. Poultry lasts longer whole rather than cut up and should be washed before refrigeration.
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