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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1943
Page
5
At the Catholic Daughters of America regular meeting in their club rooms the group approved initiating new members into the Court on the first Sunday in May. They also voted ten dollars to the royal Red Cross drive.
Miss Lotta Bonsteel spoke on the West Indies and missionary work there at a Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society gathering hosted by Mrs. G W Waggoner. Photos and a Puerto Rico minister's letter enhanced the talk. Officer re-elections were held and a Warren convention delegation named for April 1 and 8.
Gates hosts a card club with prizes won by Mrs. Paw Deachamp, Mrs. Kenseth Bogie, and Mrs. Pred Haenel. Guests include Mrs. Richard Nichols and others as the group plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Paul Deschamp. Nearby residents and travelers pass through town, visiting relatives and heading to various posts and events.
Mrs Paul Dyfe of Snyder Circle was hostess to her club last evening. Awards went to Mrs Milton Lloyd and Mrs Charles Weston. Refreshments were served to Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Weston, Mrs Dale Nobbs, Mrs Elof Dati, Mrs Edward Brigham, Mrs Walter Sears and two guests, Mrs Clifford Johnston of Port Allegany and Mrs Leona Joshnick of Smethport.
Barbara Brynolfson celebrated her birthday at a party hosted on Ne Scully street hosted by Robert Brynolfson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Bultmian Miss Violet Greene Leonard Brynolfson Mrs Brenolfson and Mrs Albert Mixer. The group presented gifts and a light meal was served.
Mrs G. Carl Wengert hosted the Rehoboth class of the United Brethren in Christ church on Novi Center street. Members approved purchasing a Servite cupboard for church use and enjoyed St Patrick's Day games and contests during the evening. Mr and Mrs Wengert and Mr and Mrs Gerald Fish served a St Patrick's lunch. next meeting will be a maple sugar party with Mr and Mrs Howard VanTaxsel.
A Masonite Temple event served more than seventy five chicken suppers from 3 20 to 7 pm Thursday evening. General chairwoman Mrs Marvin Gatlor led with aides Mrs Kirk Brown and Mrs A H Morrison. Dining room chair Mrs Lent Wynn and team assisted. Kitchen chair Rost Westley and volunteers Blanche Farnhamt, Kenneth Gregory and Manley Robins coordinated the meal.
Mrs Ray Anderson of North Center Street hosted a bridge evening with awards given to Mrs C W Jones and Mrs B L Morrow. Light refreshments were served. The club will meet next at the home of Mrs Ellsworth Holt.
Miss Esther and Miss Genella Quereveld hosted a gathering honoring Mrs Harmon McElroy. Attendees included members of the Pennsylvania Electric bowling team and Mrs Ray Root. Mrs Mut Tow received a gift as the group enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church met Thursday afternoon at 50 Snyder Circle. After a brief business session they sewed for the Red Cross and the hostess served salad, hot rolls and tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs H Ray Harris’s parsonage on North Center Street.
A daughter was born this morning at Gorry hospital to Mr and Mrs Clinton Smith of Union City RD 5. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Calvin Swan of RD 3 Corry at the local hospital this morning.
Rev James Belman spoke at the Fairview School PTA meeting after moonlight, born in Holland, presenting an illustrated talk on his homeland with colored moving pictures. WL Wissning Ber ran the film. vocal numbers by Mary Dean Kolster Gloria Fay Little Miss Pay and Ruth Muodie accompanied on piano.
Miss Bergman, listed as elect of Arthur Ingram, was honored at a table shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Davis on West Wayne Street. About thirty-five neighbors attended a pleasant evening with games, prizes for Mrs. Willis Price, Mrs. H. Rat Harris, Mrs. Charles Huberts, and Mrs. BR. V. McClintock, and gifts given amid a green white color scheme for St. Patrick's Day.
Mrs W T Ryman Aten of Gisyzi well known for reviewing dramatic works will speak at the College Women’s Club meeting Monday evening at 8 at the Hotel Corry. She will review productions including The Skit of Your Teeth and The Eye Of St Marks. Committee members include Mrs Janes Lewis and others. members are asked to sing their ballots to this meeting.
Isabel Ondus daughter of Mr and Mrs dohrr Ondus of 297 Easstyeet will begin WAAC training at Daytona Bay and then Pittsburgh. A Cambridge High School graduate she worked at Ray mond Manufacturing Co prior to enlistment. She is the third Corry girl entering military service joining Virginia Williams and Anita Raiesa lo who depart soon for SPAR service.
Far Bill McElroy celebrated his thirteenth birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs Bean Mc Hoy. The evening featured games and music with honors won by Stearns Peebles and Holton, followed by spaghetti supper and birthday cake. Bill received gifts from friends.
Police officer James E B Jones surrendered at Preclhek headquarters amid a probe into the shooting of his wife Joan Jones, 22, and her sister Ritz Marine, 19. Both victims were in critical condition at Methodist Hospital with abdominal wounds after being shot on Ritner Street near 12% yesterday. Jones admitted nothing publicly as detectives quoted him claiming intoxication the prior night. Detailing reports say Centiant said he and a witness identified Jones as the assailant. He and Mrs dames, who eloped earlier, were separated months ago.
Front page report details American units led by Patton and Montgomery pressing toward the coast between the Drevid salt marsh and Gatsy. The piece notes Rommel’s maneuvering, Allied air and naval actions against Axis supply lines, and a British broadcast hinting at major developments within a week.
Fire destroyed the home of Charles Cox in Warhen Pa on March 19 but the cigar box containing about 1500 to 1200 dollars survived. Firemen found the box in a second floor room with the blaze extinguished.
Territorial tensions surface as a navel officer resists German war effort without higher orders. Marshal Petain’s authority cited while General Zautet attempts to sway Robert, with U S. broadcasts aimed at Martinique to win support. Robert faces pressure to join Giraud or cede command to General Bagnet.
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