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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
5
Mrs Harry Alexander entertained the M. F. Club at her Mott street home with full attendance and a guest, Mrs Marion Rumbaugh. Refreshments followed and the club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs F L Heath.
Miss Patricia McNulty hosted a party at her home to honor Norman Holton's thirteenth birthday. Guests included Chuck Zenns, Dick Thomas, Billy McElroy, Dick Halfast, George Campos, Jimmy Peterson, Troy McElroy, Frank Herberg, Dick Peebles and Pete Thomas. Games filled the evening before a birthday cake. John Lawsor returned to duty at Camp Maxey Texas last evening after furlough with his wife and relatives.
At Corry Court Conception meeting the Catholic Daughters of America elected Grand Regent Mrs Leo Rhynard Vice Grand Regent Miss Anna Shields Prophetess Mrs James Wharton Lecturer Mrs Paul Phelps Financial Secretary Miss Ann Baressi Treasurer Mrs Donald Nantes Historian Mrs Lyte Saxton Monitor Mrs Raymond Sandburg Sentinel Mrs Harold Cragg Organist Mrs James Sullivans Trustees for three years Mrs Jota Love and Miss Florence Blair Installation set for Thursday June 10 Plans approved to sponsor newspaper for the men in service On the Home Front and to purchase two war bonds Father’s Day communion planned for Elizabeth Church June 13 Delegate to state convention Mrs James Cassidy named
The Corry Kiwaniana club enjoyed a fine musical program at the dinner meeting last evening. The Cappella choir selections, five viol members led by Miss Mary Graham with songs Gypsy Sweetheart and Estrellita, and solos by Miss Mary Jean Sullivan were performed. Miss Katherine Spiesman accompanied on piano. Charles Willard addressed scouting tips. the troop committee was appointed with W. W. Auer as chairman and Floyd Marsh C. S. Wallace R.1 Putnam and E Shoop assisting. The committee will meet next week for planning.
The Charmanta Club met yesterday in Union City at Mrs. John Xylander's residence. Attendees included Mrs. Clea Boyd, Mrs. Arthur Root, Mrs. Paull Weed, Mrs. Alonzo Prat, Mrs. Edmund Tsrealson, Mrs. Murr Danner, and guest Mrs. Jack Berg. Danner won high honors after a five hundred entertainment, and a tureén supper followed. The group plans to meet in Brie with Mrs. Boyd in June.
Mrs Elof Dahl entertained club members at her Pleasant Street home last evening. After a blackout they played two hundred. Mrs Charles Weston and Mrs James Johnston won honors. Lunch followed for members Mrs Johnston Mrs Weston Mrs Paul Dyne Mrs Dale Nobbs Mrs Edward Brigham Mrs Mittonloyd and guest Mrs Richard Merker. The club will meet again in weeks with Mrs Nobbs.
The Columbus Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Nels Christensen's home with good attendance. Rev. Jalm Waite led devotions and the group planned a May 10 church clean up and a tureen dinner on May 20 with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. J. H. Reagle.
A baby boy was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Lionel Jaggs of Columbus. A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Charins Matthews at Bear Lake Meyrd, Mrs Matthews formerly Miss Nevonie Jackson, granddaughter of Mrs Charles Blinger of this city.
A goodly number of members attended the meeting of the Women s Relief Corps No. 49 yesterday. The business session noted the State convention has been postponed for the duration. At the close Janice Carlson, with Mrs. George Rhodes and Mrs. A B Mursum, served cake and tea.
Mr and Mrs R Morris entertained Wednesday evening at their home on Garter Hill gathering twenty five friends and relatives. The event honored Mrs Morris partner and Mr and Mrs Atton Jackman on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Glenn Jackman, their brother, left for army service this morning. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Jackman received gifts and a purse of money was given to Glenn.
At the Tepuur meeting of the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution the election of officers was held. Officers include Regent C. F. McCray first vice Morrie Bonsteel second vice B. Friar secretary Howard Loveland treasurer dessier Newton registrar E C Barnes historian H A Gilbert chaplain Harriet Montague. Naturalized citizens attended as guests and an educational program on government framework was presented. The group voted to send their quota to a mountaineer home for children. Hostess Mrs S G Sandbure was assisted by Mrs Thoms Giblin and Mrs J G Maller.
The Raleigh native announces the marriage of Mrs Virginia Strait to James Alles. The ceremony was held at Trinity Methodist church in Atlanta, Georgia with Reverend Irby Henderson officiating. The couple resides at 95 Snyder Circle.
This evening's program at the Center on Pht avenue includes a treasure hunt and contests for Girls night. The city girls are invited through school announcements to attend the weekly event directed by C. Rhotebarger Ivan Bennink and the Ladies Auxiliary members.
The Gerry Owen Club met Thursday evening with Miss Elizabeth Crowe and four members plus a guest. Mrs James Moloney and Mrs Katherine Dyckes received awards after an anagrams game. Miss Crowe served light refreshments. The next meeting place in Kyo Weeks will be announced later.
Mrs Walter Ross hosted a bridge gathering at her home on Vient tres last evening. Two tables played contract bridge with top honors going to Mrs Pred Kin ley and guest Miss Helen Spencer. A salad lunch was served and the club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Lowe Exwands.
British forces drive toward Tunis as Mussafeaull falls eight miles southwest of Tunis at 3 PM. American troops close on Tunis from the north and reach Perryville suburbs eight miles south of Bizerta after breaking Axis defenses near Lake Actiel. Ferryville hosts the main dock area of Bizerta as the British 1st Army advances east of Modjen El Bab.
Dwight D. Eisenhower headquarters reports gains secured and armor in success as Axis forces conduct fighting withdrawal in the northern sector. Tunis defenses buckle and Allied pressure grows, suggesting a long siege may compel Axis retreat toward a last-ditch stand in the region.
Allied warplanes flew up to 53 000 sorties in a single day and claimed 25 Axis aircraft shot down while sinking enemy ships as announced. This briefing highlights intense aerial activity and ongoing naval losses in the war theater.
H. O. Lavis died after weeks of illness following a heart attack in Tionesta. He was the father of Edith Davis, a nurse at Corry hospital, who has cared for him during his illness. In another item, James S. McClelland, co‑ proprietor of the Gibson McClelland store, died at Franklin Hospital Tuesday.
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