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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
5
Mr and Mrs H C Belden of Gloversville were in Corry today on business. Miss Helen Severin of St Marys was an overnight guest of Mr and Mrs J Wets of West Church Street Lash Evening.
Readers share snippets of local life from Corry and nearby towns including weddings, schooling, and travel. Frequent mentions include Cory git Chis tune graduation followed by a wedding, Dick Hunt’s kayak on Chautamiin Waters, Tom Cragg’s sail from Norton's yard to Sherman's Bay, Marian Nonaldson's nursing studies at Rochester University, and Mrs. Stephen Reynolds joining her husband at an Army base. The column also notes snow delays, social visits, property listings, and wartime activities with references to the Air Corps, Pearl Harbor context, and local fundraisers for Company A. Numerous names, places, and events populate a patchwork of midwestern life during the period.
The YMGA leadership class concluded last night with William Knowlton presenting on music in group work and Mrs. B S Skinner with her daughter Patsy Ann illustrating dramatic performances. Knowlton called music a morale booster and leader in unity while Skinner covered poetry prose reading and pantomime highlighting dramatics for moral reverence.
A Mother's Day program held Saturday evening featured a tableau Home Sweet Home, a toast by Miss Leona Grace, musical pieces by George Ghase and Mrs Orel Tompkins, selections by Miss Marian Swart, a solo by Miss Audrey Alam with Mrs Lloyd McCray, a reading by Mrs Chester Smith, and a monologue by Mrs W P Alam. Refreshments followed as attendees joined in singing.
Circle No. 1 hosted the year end supper with fifty five attendees. Miss Ida Ohrn led devotions while Mrs. Irvin Young supervised a dramatized lesson featuring Mrs. J. B. Cogan Mrs. William Reich Mr. Edmund Barr and other members. The group sang Home Sweet Home with crayon drawings as Mrs. Young and Mrs. O. A. Johnson led. President Bevan Stowe noted founder's day at Ruth M. Smith Home in Sheffield and Circle No. 3 will lead the next meeting in June.
Mrs George Maloney hosted the Beb-Madems at Sprin Street last evening with seven members present and five hundred awarded to winners Mrs Wilbur Whitehead and Mrs George McMehon. Dues were paid and refreshments served. next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Edyard Brighams on Wk Street.
Members of the N. B. Club gathered at Mrs. Emins Roschia’s West Bond street home for a routine session with a tureen supper prepared by Mrs. Roschis and assisted by Mrs. Lawrence Mophian and Mrs. Paul Daniels. After business, games and visiting followed. The next meeting is set for May 5 at Mrs. Leon Blos’s home.
A stream of short notices lists Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson of Jacheonville Florida visiting relatives nearby before Thursday departure back to Florida. Arthur Colegrove and Jam Woodring of Columbus visit Liesdville relatives. A J Studd’s family returns home after a week with Port Buen kin. Macthu of Tinton City seen as a Corrs visitor. Sally Sullivan, visiting the Barishs on North Center Street, returns to Wilkes-Barre. D J Chapmass attends Woolworth district managers meeting in Oil City. Melvye Nelson heads to Kansas City to work for Corsy Jamesoar Company. Kathron Berry and Miss Jeany Zwick drive to Erie for a New York City fashion event at Perry Bartier Beauty Supply. Mr and Mrs M D Sherrod and family of Union City were Civiy visitors. Pat Rober Ott and Pat, Carl Sullivin arrive from New Cumberland for a ten-day furlough to visit parents J B Gogan and family. Miss Mary Rebecca Cogan, Grant Gogan, and Donna Bertram attend Pen Sinte graduation over the weekend. They return to Cor ty Evinday, Alvin Cogan arrives Monday.
Julie Madison hosted a party at Mrs. Mastiesi home on Marion Street last evening to honor John Madison on his birthday. Several friends attended and enjoyed refreshments and social time, with a birthday wake included. He was presented with a keepsake from his friends.
Members of the Concord PTA will sponsor a rummage sale on May 3 and May 16 at the Traction building. Proceeds will fund the installation of playground equipment for the school.
Eleven members of the YMCA Auxiliary held a picnic at Mead Park Jas event where officers for next year were elected Mrs Lawrence McCray named president Mrs Leane Wells vice president Mr Merritt Hunt secretary and Br Russell Briggs treasurer A handkerchief shower honored Mr Barton Smith Sr as he plans to move to another city The group also attended a leadership training meeting at the Y center marking the season’s final Auxiliary gathering.
Radio listings reveal a dense lineup across CBS NBC and Mutual networks with programs like Johnny Presents, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Duffy's Tavern, Rex Stout, and the US Navy Band. Highlights include Horace Heldt and Fibber McGee segments, a Vatican note on Pope Pius’ anniversary, and Army Navy game mentions along with farm and home programming.
Instruction emphasizes cleaning the freezing compartment with weekly washing using hot water and soda. It mentions removing ice trays, discarding them, scalding, cooling, and rinsing with fresh water. Stow College in Buckingham site England was founded by Henry VI in 144 and was intended as a preparatory school for King's College Cambridge.
Neff the Magician will give a performance at Ue Senior High auditorium this evening as part of the Lyceum Course. The troupe had been delayed by an accident, with plans to visit Corry and nearby cities. A matinee for school children is planned for tomorrow.
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