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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
5
Corry society items report upcoming marriage plans among local young people in North Carolina, veterans arriving in France after service, birthdays and anniversaries, and residents moving or visiting relatives. Readers note Moose visits, remodeling plans, and small town events from Corry and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Vanderhott hosted a birthday party on Center Street with twelve guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lyle Colby, Mr and Mrs Leslie Wells, Mr and Mrs Frank Seamens, Mr and Mrs Fred Ross of Corry, and Mr and Mrs Edmond Rhodes of Erie. A noon chicken dinner featured sweet pea table decor and birthday cards. Six were honored, including Mrs Colby Mrs Wells Mrs Seamens Mrs Vanderhoff Mr Ross and Mr Rhodes.
Mentor Club members met at Miss Mary Andersons home with ten attendees. Mrs Jessie Newton spoke on Finnish history and customs, drawing on years living in Finland. Miss Lillian Barnes to host next meeting in April at North Center Street.
Mrs Mary Brigham was honored at her Cascase street home with a social gathering Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Brigham from North East who were visiting. a decorated St Patrick s Day cake and lunch were served. Ruth Welker s wedding will take place Friday with Mrs Brigham to be matron of honor. Bond of Washington DC expected tomorrow. Patty Lou Farrington recently convalesced at home on East Main Street. Marie Zafiropulos played Cousin Mathilds in The Ice and stole the show.
Three births announced from Corry Hospital this morning. A daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Rufford Thornton of Union City R 1 4. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Akam R D 1 Corry. A daughter was born to Pfc and Mrs Harold Maynard R D 3 Union City at Cory Hospital.
Dorcas class Silver Tea at the Methodist Church Wednesday eight o clock features a Marionette Theatre show with five acts. Notable entries include A Song to Remember based on Chopin cinema and Beethoven Moonlight Sonata. Mrs Leland Johnston leads the program with music by Miss Linneaney and performances by Mrs Naomi Jolson, Miss Liluse Whiteley, and others.
Members of the Readers met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. F McCray. Mrs. John J. Cole presided and roll call elicited varied views on Canada. Bertha Buckton read about Canadian ideas, Ida Linendell led a United States history quiz, and officers were elected: Willis Brown president, Ida Linendell vice president, G F Cronin secretary, M Bonsteal treasurer. Cups and coffee were served and plans were made to meet April 2 with Mrs Linendell on West Church Street.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lundy of 134 East Prederick announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jane to Robert B Curtis son of Dr and Mrs H A Curtis of SG East Congress. Miss Lundy and Seaman Curtis are Corry High School graduates class of 194. He entered service July 21 04 and has spent months at sea in the Atlantic. No wedding date yet set.
Alan Keith Dimmick J. was feted by his mother at a Bushshegi home Saturday for his second birthday. Games entertained attendees Hilly and Dele Mitchell Charles Cynthia Williams Shirley Loren Hasbrouck Rita Mary Downey and others. A pretty cake ice cream and chocolate milk served. Out of town guests included Mrs Berl Thomas Cambridge Springs Mrs Walker Casler and son Columbus Mrs Georgia Dodge and Mrs Vance Myers and daughter Utisville.
Mrs Russell Briggs entertained the Auxiliary at her West Congress street home last evening with 19 members and guest Mrs Don Kincaid in attendance. Reports were given during the business meeting presided by President Mrs Wallace. Clyle Shotabarger presented the film Siempge Gads of Indiay. guests enjoyed a delicious salad course. Plans were made for the next meeting at Mrs Lawrence McCray’s West Smith street on April 3.
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a social meeting with many members in attendance. A fine dinner was served at 6 30. The arrangement committee included Mrs Clinton McLean Mrs Donald Hall Mrs Milton Zalznick and Miss Mary Higgins. A brief business session approved a contribution to the Red Cross drive and a special evening followed. The next meeting will be April 2 in club rooms.
Patriotic American housewives receive extra red points for saving used kitchen fats. Turn in every pound to the butcher to earn 8 red points. Points support medicines gunpowder synthetic rubber soups and other battlefield and home front essentials. Keep saving until the last gun fires.
Congress probes shortages with Republican call for centralized control led by a single national food boss. Senate and House committees plan swift action with a special sub committee. The probe covers production processing distribution and transport and a $5000 authorization to study the food system.
Parts of an impending deadlock circulated as operators resumed contract talks with the United Mine Workers. John L. Lewis, UMW president, arrived late and checked figures with an aide. Howard Colvin, director of the U S Conciliation Service, said his commissioners had not yet been solicited.
Exit March 20 Sergt Frederick P Wright 25 home on furlough after 33 months in the South Pacific and earning ribbons is at Hamot Hospital with possible fractured skull and scalp injuries suffered in a fight with police early Tuesday Chief of Police George J Christoph said police were called to Lafayette Hotel Third and State streets shortly after midnight when Wright threatened to clean out the place. Bell Refuses Judgeship Harrisburg March 20 Dr Gov John C Bell refused as a Superior Court judgeship placing two attorneys on the forefront for the 18000 job Administration sources said Gov Martin likely would select in her Paul A Mueller of Lantasten or Ohm Arnold of Clearfield for the place.
Mrs. George Royce of South Center street learned her son Berton E Taylor suffered severe injuries while working on a railroad in the Chicago district. The former Great Lakes boatman had been a railroader since December and reportedly fractured his spine and a leg after a fall from a train. He remains in serious condition in a Chicago hospital as his mother plans to travel there soon.
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