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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1942
Page
5
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A Titusville gathering last evening honored bride-elect Miss Tupille Barnes with eighteen guests. Misses Dorothy and Ther Engstrom hosted a lively evening of games and visiting. Pink roses and pink yellow decorations centered the refreshments. gifts flowed to Miss Barnes from several attendees.
The United Brethren group in the church hosted an April Fools Day gathering for its Intermediate Christian Endeavor class on the first evening. Miss Mary Lou Hurlbert and Miss Helen Fredericks supervised games and a committee served refreshments.
Betty Clarke counsels readers on simple Easter hair choices matching war work. Tips cover shorter liberal cuts and practical daily upkeep, highlighting options like a freedom bob and a flowerlike poppy bob with face framing curls suited to careerists and busy women.
Mr and Mrs Bennett of 119 West South announce the engagement of their daughter Norma to Claude Hulet of Portlas Michigan. The wedding is planned for May. Norma Bennett is a Corry High School graduate class of 1937 and a University of Michigan alumna class of 1941.
Mrs. Janosec formerly Miss Jennie Wotus, announces the arrival at Cory hospital of a son to Mr and Mrs Paul Janosec. The infant is welcomed at 60 Liberty Street.
Six Corry public school pupils competed in the Evie County Music League meet at Union City High School Friday. Participants from Erie, Vincent, Edinboro and Corry earned top honors in piano, soprano and baritone solos, and a boys quartet. Strong Vincent captured piano solo, Edinboro soprano and baritone solos, and the quartet, with Corry’s students earning fine showings but no prizes.
Chautauqua outlines summer program at Norton Memorial Hall featuring Norton’s 1942 opera lineup with Cox and Box and In fantasy, plus Rome and Juliet and Rigoletto. Other features include five plays by Cleveland Repertory Theatre and broadcasts by America’s Town Meeting, Red Cross aquatic school reopens June 20, and a ten day course.
Alexander George profiles budget friendly meat substitutes suited for wartime home cooks. Recipes include Mexican Eggs with peppers onions mushrooms tomatoes and spices. Eggs Bancroft with cheese white sauce and asparagus. Clam Rode with clam filling and biscuit dough baked and garnished with cheese and herbs.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home last evening. After the business session a hostess meeting planned the annual sale of dishcloths. Cards followed and a garlic flavored mustard tip was shared, noting a peeled garlic clove added to mustard.
Mrs a M wan EL GWCKAUSIRES of Tidiouse and Mr McCloskey mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home and a reception. The McCloskeys wed March 28 1882 in Salamanca N Y and have twelve children and twenty grandchildren. Attending will be Mr and Mrs Pitenyage Mr and Mrs McCloskey and Mr and Mrs Howard Quester.
Lee McFate of New Gasile will preside at the Sky Ofenna district conference sessions in Butler on May 7 and 8. A retired wholesale merchant, he has attended nearly twelve hundred Rotary meetings with perfect records. The district comprises 84 clubs in northwestern Pennsylvania and 1320 members. Rotary International includes over 5000 clubs and 210,000 members across seven regions.
Dinah Shore, hailed as the modern Jenny Lind and the Elsie Janis of World War II, sings for American troops from Tenisbee to the Burma Road. Born in 1917, she rose from Vanderbilt to Broadway and radio, now performing nightly at New York’s Waldorf.
A wartime guide lists preferred gifts for service members across branches. It recommends practical items like portable radios, wristwatches, wallets, cigaret cases, shower shoes, bath towels, identification discs, senior kits, and writing instruments, with notes on materials and engraving needs.
Friends honor Miss Dorothy Vanderhoof at a West Frederick street gathering as she prepares to enter the Orra Jean Beauty Academy in Urie. Doris Sickler, Doris Ayling, and Mrs Roy Lillie win at cards. hostess serves a two course meal with stylish table settings. gifts given to the honoree. Spring fashion note highlights reversible lined flannel coats for versatile outfits.
The Chevrolet Service Managers met at the Hotel Corry last evening for a dinner gathering with representatives from Erie Warren Meadville Union City Waterford and Cory present. H Wash, zone service manager from Buffalo, led the meeting and Fred Seils of GBEG Bris showcased a new service for converging automobiles. They plan another meeting next month at the Hotel Corry.
Forty couples attended the defense stamp dance at the junior high school last night. Sponsored by the Student Council, the two piece orchestra provided music. Admission was ten defense stamps. Miss Shirley Dickinsall chaired the event with Miss Virginia Loveland William Miller and Howard Sheen serving as chaperones.
North East Albion Waterford and Erie representatives attended an American Legion air raid meeting at Elmar Carrier Post in Corylas. Erie county commander A M Brunier led talks on air raid warning posts the Legion now controls to ensure readiness and proper operation. A Legion Auxiliary served a barrel linen after the discussion with two Legion members assisting.
The note advises against painting over whitewash using clear water on a brush. It explains removing whitewash until the surface dries, then applying paint.
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