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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1944
Page
4
Nevilly Carpenter twenty three year old mother of quadruplets remains in favorable condition at Derbyshire Royal Hospital after the birth by emergency delivery. One of the quadruplets died shortly after birth leaving the mother with a sudden aftercare illness typical of multiple births.
Miss Ethelyn Barton of Union City, employed in the half spring department of The Raymond Mig Co, leaves Wednesday for WAVES service. Weekend parties honor her with dinners at Pittsfield Inn and home gatherings. many friends and colleagues attend, with well wishes and gifts for her new assignment.
Miss Hazel Rehnborg, bride‑to‑be of Leon Bertram on March 18, honored at a Corry Erie area bridge party hosted by Miss Horace Robbins and Mrs. John Street. Auction bridge winner was Miss Blaine Poster with Mrs. Alphonse Vanssens second and Miss Rehnborg Consolation. A luncheon followed with invited guests from Corry, Erie, and Clarendon.
A birthday observance for Mrs Lyle Colby was held at the Colby home on Concord Street Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Lillie Mr and Mrs Clarence Mixer Mr and Mrs Victor Lundberg Mr and Mrs Arthur Mapes Mr and Mrs H B MacLees Mrs Flossie Johnson Mrs Clara Schell Miss Helen Spencer William Colby and Lyle Colby. Cards prizes went to Mrs Mixer Lyle Colby Mrs Dale Lillie and Mr Lillie Mrs Johnson and William Colby. Mrs Colby received a birthday gift and refreshments were served.
Mrs Sheridan Cobb a recent bride is celebrated by Mrs Charles Swanson and local youth at Mrs Jean Reagle’s home. Officers elected for a new class include President Marjorie Gasler and Secretary Pa Wweia Wilkinson. A sleigh ride and social at Rit Restaurant followed.
The Triple K Club met on a Saturday evening at Mass Marion Smith’s home on North Center Street. A delightful sad evening followed with a two course luncheon served by the hostess. Mrs Tanfa Dodd of Erie attended as a prominent member.
The Corry Grange met in regular session Saturday evening in the Horn block. A lengthy meeting discussed important matters and voted to send a contribution to the American Red Cross. The group noted the death of Mrs. Axel Swanson, Pomona of the Carry Grange, and planned a March 15 program featuring a St. Patrick's Day program by younger members.
The Cory Walian American Club plans its tenth anniversary stag party at West Main Street club rooms tomorrow at seven in the evening. Attendance is expected full. Officers for the ensuing term include President Romeo Ficcardi and Vice President Ralph Chirionzio Jr. plus Treasurer August DeMauri and Secretaries Frank Perry and Patsy Perry with trustees Tony Jackson Nick Marty and Raymond Piccirillo.
Miss Janet Vanderhoff was a luncheon hostess at her North Center Street home on a late Saturday afternoon. The event honored Miss Mary Low Patterson, bride elect of A. G. Frank Laurie, with a two course luncheon for eight. Maize and white decor featured a spring Boral centerpiece and tall candies, followed by a social period during which guests presented Miss Patterson a set of dinnerware. Attending were the Misses Patterson Jeni Yoho Virginia Taylor Ruth Lindsley Florence Beckwith Grace Hoylen and Martha Wallace.
Mrs. P. A. Russell hosted seven year old Peter Russell's birthday at West Wayne Street with guests Sylvia Anderson Jimmy Watson Connie Kowalski Ronnie Moore Phyllis Eder Jerry Swanson Doris Croker Perry Hillburg Jackie Brigham Carleton Purdy and Betty Ann Russell. Each received a yo yo and a red white and blue lunch decor highlighted the celebration. Peter received many gifts. Miss Abn Shumsty departs for Camp Lejeune to train with the Women Marines. Mrs Byron Fitch and Mrs Sherman Baker visit their sister and sister’s daughter Mrs Elery Green in Warren and plan to return to Corry today.
Police report an uptick in parking violations after stores shift from Saturday to Friday evening hours. Thirty cars were tagged, most on the north side, including several all-night violations. Fees will be charged Saturday evenings until the council finalizes a permanent store hour change.
The Daily Red Cross Chapter resumed the surgical dressing division last week with an initial shipment of 18 000 bandages and expects another 18 000 soon. The War Department requests rapid preparation for shipment, with first consignments due within two weeks.
Allied forces pressed the air war over Germany as Berlin raids and fighter interceptions continued. A U S heavy bomber operation over northwestern Germany preceded the first fighter penetration to Berlin with 15 German planes destroyed and 23 U S fighters lost. Fourteen heavy bombers were missing. A formation of Fortresses reportedly reached Berlin before turning back.
A meeting at Broken Straw airport accepted Harold Gail as new club member replacing treasurer Rupert Kepple who leaves for the armed forces. The club plans another meeting next Thursday at 42 oclock at Mr Koppel's residence and seeks two more members open to all, not just Aer Supply Mfg Co employees. Bruce Taylor is contact for information. The club currently owns two planes aiding all members.
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