Fragmentary Price Ledger Entry From Historical Paper
Fragmented OCR line shows scattered prices: 25¢ 5c 68c 48c 19¢ and numbers 1 59 29 35¢. No clear event or identities recoverable.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
5
Fragmented OCR line shows scattered prices: 25¢ 5c 68c 48c 19¢ and numbers 1 59 29 35¢. No clear event or identities recoverable.
Members and friends are invited to a congregational wheel dinner at the Methodist church this evening sponsored by the Good Samaritan class. Pastor Ralph Findley will speak, with a special program and dessert to follow.
Miss Mary Berarde of Aero Supply plant left employment and was guest of honor at a Boston House dinner hosted by the 00 department. The event featured yellow roses corsage baby breath favors and the traditional tea service with light sandwiches.
A profile of Justine Wise Polter, daughter of Rabbi Stephen Wise, highlighting her shift from social awakening at Bryn Mawr to Yale Law School and a career in workmen’s compensation, NY Domestic Relations Court justice, and juvenile welfare reform. It notes her two marriages, motherhood, and a plain, humane courtroom style.
W R C No 49 members and five friends gathered yesterday at Mrs Kirk Brown's East South Street home for a quilting party. Two quilts were completed during the session and a 12530 oclock dinner was served. The next regular meeting is set for April 6 at the Masonic Temple.
About 24 Sawantans attended the Kiwanis weekly dinner at the Ritz last night with guests including H B Chapman of Montgomery Ward Chicago and Dr C F Bennett local veterinarian who spoke on rabies history prevention and treatment. Chapman recalled his Pearl Harbor service and war wounds while Bennett noted Pasteur’s 1884 rabies cure and that a recent case was the first in Corry in 25 years.
Rita Downey five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Downey of Hast Pleasant street marked her birthday with a party at home yesterday from 4 to 6 pm. Twenty two guests enjoyed a chicken dinner and prizes were won by Tik er Pomeroy Billy Corbin Ronnie Puilier Coletta McClinicck and Georgine Pappa. Rita received many birthday gifts as the party reflected the seasonal decor.
Announcement of the marriage of Plo Melbourne Sorenson son of Mr and Mrs Sorenson Corry to Miss Jean Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Parker Linesville occurred March 18 at four o clock in the post chapel at Camp McCain Mississippi Chaplain Capt Harding officiated Attendants were Miss Jane Lamont Linesville and Robert Wolfe stationed at Camp McCain Groom a Corry High School 1999 graduate currently stationed at Camp McCain Mississippi.
Washington School Study Circle met last evening at Mrs. Richon's West Wayitti Street home. The discussion centered on The Growing Child's Budget. A social hour followed and a contest award went to Mrs. Leslie Welly. Hostess assisted by Mr. Donald Dingle and Miss Ethel Jones. A salad dessert luncheon was served.
Mrs J H Castor leaves for Daytona Beach Fla this evening to spend time there. Mrs Florence Hubbard and granddaughter Nancy arrived from Detroit to visit sister Mrs C O Broughton. Mrs Robert Hinkley recently visited Wesseyville with Mrs Der Ware Colvin. Mrs Carrie Allen returns to Corry after visiting Youngstown with her brother George Thomas and his wife. Several residents attend visits and furloughs including Cpl William Harrast from Herbert Smart Field and Cpl George Collier from Oriel General Hospital.
Mrs Bruce Taylor hosted a birthday party at West Washington Street on Wednesday afternoon for her son Laurie Bruce who turned six on March 22. Eight friends attended, joining games and birthday refreshments, with gifts for the honoree from the attending children.
Mrs. Philip Zaleneck and Mrs. Milton Zalzneck hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Richard H. Rossbacher at her home on West Washington Street. Guests played cards with prizes awarded to several attendees. the honored guest received silver gifts. Refreshments featured a birthday cake, Easter colors, and spring flowers.
Eight girls from the district joined a seven week training program at Fort Oplethorpe in Gu for basic WAC instruction. Selected as air WACs at Army air fields are Mary J. Allbaugh and Inez M. Petruveili from Cambridge Springs Pa. Lilian I. Downing of Oil Guy Pa and Bai T. Pin Jun of Bradford Pa are among the contingent. One more in the group is Baly M. Schryyer from Venimuo Pi.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Borstorff entertained Thursday night at their Raymond avenue home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Schermerhorn and Mr and Mrs Sheridan Wallace of Cly wer and Mr and Mrs James Cro cut of Findley Lake. After dinner they played cards with honors going to Mrs Croscul Mr Wallace Mrs Schermerhorn and Mr Schermerhorn.
Roy Hoyt hosted a family dinner at 220 South Center Street with Mr and Mrs Ralph Ward and their daughters Shirley and Janice, Mrs LeRoy Hoyt and son Tommy. The five oclock meal was served and a social evening followed.
Mrs Charles Graham entertained fourteen little boys for her son Chavis birthday anniversary. The event featured simple games and contests with prizes awarded, highlighting a cheerful family gathering and festive activities.
The Emmanuel Guild held its regular meeting at Mrs. Sam D. Harley’s home on North Center street. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wallace Young and Mrs. Velma Moore presided at the business session. Mrs. Charles Springstead recalled the St. Fab i’s Guild formed at Trinity Church in New York City. The hostess served refreshments. the May luncheon will be held on April 5 with price to be determined.
Miss Marion Sullivan entertained friends at her West Congress street home for a farewell gathering as Mrs Frank Grice Jr plans a move near Philadelphia. Auction ridge provided diversion with Mrs Grice and Mrs Arthur Hillstrom winning. A luncheon followed for several guests including Mrs Hillstrom and others, as Mrs Grice received a token gift.
The Office of Price Administration announced ceilings on about 700 food items, reaching roughly 564000 retail stores and serving 99 percent of the population. They expect expansion soon to include more fruits and vegetables under targeted ceilings.
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