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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
5
Coroner reports from yesterday describe a disrupted scene as a shop girl aged 22 was found dead amid a crisis. Detectives recount a husband and wife involved, with claims of a threat and a seating incident noted before the fatal event.
In one molecule of human blood Dlament there are 16,669 atoms.
Meeetas SOCIETY Club hosts a Mother and Daughter banquet in Christchurch with 100 plus women and girls of the United Brethren. Mrs. John Westley led a chorus during supper. program arranged by Mrs. Harley Banks featured readings, prayers, toasts, scenes of motherhood, and a closing prayer. Attendees and visitors described, with local residents traveling for visits and concerts noted in society notes.
Mrs T Allen May, who is leaving for Pittsburgh June 1, was honored at a Delawnee Street party hosted by Mrs Avery. Bridge prizes went to Mrs W Willis Mrs Frank DeLury Mrs Clin B Simmons and Mrs Harold Tewell. Guests included many friends who brought gifts for the guest of honor.
Over forty girls attended the weekly Friday night program at the Center on First Avenue for girls night. Activities included games and a treasure hunt from seven to nine o clock supervised by Secretary Bhotabarger and the ladies auxiliary. Saturday morning plans depend on weather with an outdoor program. Mrs Ruth Downey assisted with last Saturday's program.
At a regular St Edward's PTA meeting the group discussed an annual picnic for school children to be held at Mead Park on a Tuesday. The association also announced a benefit bingo event set for June 21 with regular Monday bingo sessions continuing through the summer. Mrs. John Silliver and Mrs. Kathryn Dykes served a salad luncheon at the close of the session.
Miss Hazel Behrer senior high school faculty member and former Puerto Rico instructor spoke to Corry Kiwanis at the Ritz Restaurant last evening. Walter Aver Scout committee chairman reported ongoing organization and plans for the local Boy Scout troop. Capt. Richard Shoop attended as a guest.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home in regular session after a brief routine agenda. Plans were made to expand fundraising activities by providing surgical dressings at the Red Cross rooms in the post office one night a week. Miss Betty Hall and Mrs Carrie Houghton served refreshments at the close of the evening.
Kathryn Stewart and Berton E Hofius are announced to wed on May 6 at 8:30 p.m. in the Rometown United Presbyterian church, with Stewart a Titusville and Evie Commercial College graduate employed at Aero Supply, and Hofius a Harborcreek High School alum now working at General Electric.
Mrs Langdon Rowe was hostess to her bridge club at her home on East Wayne street. Honors went to Mrs H J Davis and Mrs Ellsworth Holt at the close of play. Rowe served a refreshing lunch. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Davis.
Mrs John Potocki of Railroad Street entertained for her sister Mrs A F Spiegel last evening with twenty five friends as guests Visiting and five hundred were enjoyed Shower of gifts A lunch of salad cakes sandwiches and coffee was served at the close of the delightful party
Mrs U L Boyd was hostess at a four o clock luncheon at her home on King Street Thursday. Guests included Mrs Clifton Howard Mrs Berthal Patterson Mrs Olin Bracken Mrs Frank Toveland and Mrs Ralph Fogle. Mrs Howard celebrated her birthday and received gifts from friends.
Jackson Waff celebrated at her Grove Street home last evening for her nephew Jarkeer Wat on Ms birthday. Guests included Jem Mitchell Barbara Pick Kathlee Mulderich Madjorie Slat tery Doris Stowe Mary Jean Sullivan Charles Rich Bd Corbin Bob ener Douglas Razelie and Daryin Wolcott. Awards for semies went to LY Miss Muldericie Miss Slatery and Mr. Rick Mr. Roveile. A birthday lunch was served at the close of the evening.
A baby girl was born Thursday afternoon at the near hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Rose.
Mrs Laurence Roberts, director of the Brooklyn Museum, is among the nation’s few women museum directors. Since December, when her husband went to war, she has led wartime exhibitions linking art and public morale, while planning long-term arts contributions and international understanding through museums.
The text notes a help shortage and transportation issues affecting work. Mrs Roberts remarks that completing the task often hinges on speed, suggesting the difficulty of managing duties under resource constraints. The dialogue reflects pressure to perform quickly amid limited support.
A State Game Commission report notes 94 tons of fat collected by trappers and fur deniers could produce enough glycerine to load about 1.8 million .50 calibre plane cannon rounds. The finding accompanies May 13 transmission detailing the fat salvage and its implications for military scale supply.
A survey on New Jersey farms found an average of more than one tonal scrap per farm. If this rate held nationally, the country could produce lines tons of tarma.
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