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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1942
Page
6
A damaged OCR item yields sparse fragments about rail operations or construction. Readable terms mention rails and poles and an initial loading phase but no clear actions, dates, or entities. The uncertain text prevents precise reporting while indicating ongoing railway work.
The readable parts reference a school and its graduates and mention tests and work. It alludes to a military pen and power, but the exact meaning is unclear due to garbled input. No clear events, dates, people, or organizations stand out.
Mrs Oscar Pritz hosted at her North Center Street home last night with a club gathering. About two hundred attendees played high card games and Mrs Allah Glenn secured the high score. Refreshments followed in keeping with St Patrick's Day. Mrs Besson will host in two weeks on Tuesday the 24th.
Mrs. Frank Gillie hosted the Golden Links Class gathering with 23 members and two guests. Mrs. Irving Young led devotions and Mrs. John Puller presided over a brief business session. A treen dinner was canceled due to upcoming services. A Bible contest organized by Mrs. LeRoy Cady and Mrs. Bryan Stowe enriched the social hour.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kalstee of Bear Lake celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Manwaring hall with fifty four friends and relatives. Guests included out of town attendees from Dewittville Chautauqua Dayton Pittsburgh and Bear Lake. Rev Donaldson gave a purse from the group and many gifts were exchanged. They have no living children though a daughter Florence died in infancy.
Several Business and Professional Women's Club members met in Born block rooms for an evening sewing session. They worked on Red Cross items as part of the local chapter quota already undertaken by the club.
Mrs Emery Bachofner entertained the M C C Club last evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs A Merker and Mrs Jack Hawley amid a 500 game. A new member, Mrs Richard Bachotner, was welcomed during a brief business session. Hostess provided salad and dessert course lunch for members, who plan to meet with Mrs Verne Group in two weeks for the next gathering.
The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian Church met Tuesday at Essex Street home. Under President Mrs. Douglas Roadlle the officers for the year were elected: President Mrs. J. W. Rickers vice president Mrs. H. B. Smith secretary Mrs. W. R. Hubbers treasurer Miss Helen Johnson and Mrs. Rozelle chaired entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. J. L. Burtch and Mrs. Rickers. Hostess with Mrs. M. F. Coyle and Mrs. George Keefe served salad and dessert.
Entertains at her North Yolande avenue home Jamestown recently hosted a birthday party for Mr Saxton and Mrs Charles L Scholfield of Jamestown. Covers were laid for ten.
Radio and TV listings outline NBC CBS and other networks with launch times and programs. Entries include names like Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser and Lone Ranger plus talks on income tax and farm topics. The schedule mixes comedy drama music and public service segments across channels NBC CBS and Blue network.
Jimmy De Shang former Yankee and Senator star visited York Base and Lock offices with business links. Several residents left for home after visits to relatives. snow reports and travel plans mark a quiet, regional update with mentions of Nagel, Eston, Geisking, and McGrath among others in Port Laurendale, Niagark Falls, and Sherman.
Miss VoEtta Tarbell daughter of Mrs Blanche Tarbell Route 5 Union City and Wilber D Nason son of Mr and Mrs Roy Nason 10 Center Street Union City were married in the Winchester Methodist Church by Rev Hopkins Monday The bride is employed in the Aero Supply Company office and the groom is a drafts man at Titusville Iron Works.
War is a major factor shaping spring color sense in this outfit guide. Dorothy Roe notes color co ordination simplifies shopping during wartime rationing. She highlights a wartime palette including Cheer Navy Spruce Blue and Drum Major Red, with dressy, affordable options across dresses suits shoes hats and accessories.
Fringe and tassels dominate spring garments with navy dress accents. Tassels finish jacket closures replacing buttons. Fringed trims highlight hip lines and emphasize low necklines on slender dresses, signaling bold styling cues.
The Townsend Club altered its regular meeting to Wednesday evenings and held a session in Fury block last night deciding the change will last for an indefinite period. Social sessions will resume in April. St Patrick’s Day plans were announced for Palryton with a party Wednesday March 18. The national convention schedule will be replaced by regional assemblies nationwide.
The 5. B. Club enjoyed an afternoon of bridge at Mrs. Nellie Merker’s home, followed by dinner at ity Restaurant. Awards went to Mrs. Wickwire and Mrs. Ray Wollord. Attending were Mrs. A. M. Carnicke, Mrs. Vlletta Ferry, Mr. D. A. Pler, Mrs. Fred Lauer, and Mrs. Lee Shephard. The club will meet with Ms. Fler in two weeks.
H L Wissinger spoke at a Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry, praising the vocational shop defense workers program. Twenty two members attended as Corry’s Cairmen’s League plant manager was welcomed into the club. Training results show high job placement and value for workers statewide.
Philadelphia March 11 The annual Philadelphia Role award of 810 100 to an outstanding citizen will not be given this year. The board of trustees said and that an individual award founded upon peace time ideals is inappropriate for 1941. Merian Anderson, a Black singer, was the 1940 recipient.
Mrs George Wood was surprised by friends at a birthday party held at 51 West Congress Street. About five hundred dollars in prizes were awarded to Mrs Russell Briggs and Paul Daniels. The refreshments featured a white ceremonial cake and a large display.
Mrs Albert Young hosted the E N E Club at her Mott street home. President Mrs George Aldrus led business and named a committee to select officers for the new year. Papers discussed included Defense, sugar substitutions, defense plants, and technical education. Prizes were awarded in a contest won by several members. Next meeting set for April 14.
The Corry Hi Club joined the Cambridge Springs club for a joint meeting last evening. Mr Pringle inducted several new members, H Reneall spoke on cubs, and Spa beat Corry 16 to 13 in basketball. Chili con carne was served. attendees included Fosburg Brigham Tanner Smith Schappner Auer Corbin Dougierly Sprovert.
Members of the Eastern Star invite their guests to an eight oclock tea and musicale on Monday evening March 18 at the Masonic Hall. A flag drill will be presented by the members. General chairman Mrs T W Whitehead asks all members to report reservations to Mrs D P Bennett by this Saturday.
Mrs Florence Tillotson of 419 Wright street hosted a Poetry Society gathering. Guests studied works by Sara Teasdale Emily Dickinson and Amy Lowell during the evening and followed the discussion with refreshments.
British Red Cross cables to Geneva and Tokyo urging assurances that further abuses of prisoners of war in Hong Kong will be prevented. The message addresses Prince Shimazu, head of the Japanese Red Cross relief section, requesting measures to shield captives and curb future mistreatment.
Hong Kong and London papers unite in urging vengeance and intensified efforts for victory. Urban prints feature soft fabric turbans matching printed dresses. Turbans woven with barber pole stripes in a bold, original style complement a dark crepe dress as a striking ensemble.
Hat designers praise American straw weaves and braids in the Bat division Easter parades. Foncin unveils a new straw hammer, matching their longtime hat tradition. With ample imported straw available, the challenge remains choosing the right design for the season.
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