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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1942

Page

5

Erie Choir to Sing at Presbyterian Church Sunday Evening

The Young People's Choir of the Church of the Covenant of Erie will present a musical service at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 30 pm. The thirty six vocalists were directed by Dr. Mederal Lee Whittlesey with members of the church society assisting. The program includes hymns, anthems, and prayers led by the choir and congregation, with anticipated polished performances and a benediction by Rev. Boyd Postide.

Erie Presbyterian Church Mederal Lee Whittlesey F. E. Whittlesey West Church Strewch Corry Young People’s Society of the Church of the Covenant Whittlesey

Miss Kathryn Green Honored at Birthday Celebration

Miss Delores Green hosted a surprise birthday party at 108 East Washington Street for her sister Miss Kathryn Green. Dancing and refreshments followed with guests including Martha Corbin Frances Feeney Florence Sirigler Robert Sullivan Patrick Feeney Samuel Baressi Donald Lundy and Olid Bracken Jr. The honored guest received many gifts.

Kathryn Green Delores Green East Washington Street Martha Corbin Frances Feeney Florence Sirigler Robrt Sullivan Patrick Feeney Samel Baressi Donald Lundy Olid Bracken, Jr

Plans for Annual School Fair at Washington School

The Study Circle of the Washington school met last evening at Miss Helen Johnson’s home 304 Essex street. Fifteen members attended and did Red Cross sewing. At the business session plans were made for the annual school fair to be held June 1 with proceeds aiding the armital scholarship fund. A salad supper was served by the hostess and assistants Mrs Wave Perkins Mrs Richard Robinson and Miss Ann Baresst.

Washington School Helen Johnson Essex Street Red Cross Armital Scholarsio Loar Wave Perkins Richard Robinson Ann Baresst

Rebekah Helping Hand Club to Hold May Sale

The Hebekah Helping Hand Club met in regular session with good attendance. They planned a summing sale for May 22 and 23 and later held a dinner hosted by Mrs. Harvey Loveland, Mrs. Oscar Colburn, and Mrs. P. L. Swanson. Members planned to visit the Luella Lodge in Erie that evening to present a drill.

Hebekah Helping Hand Club Harvey Loveland Oscar Colburn P. L. Swanson Luella Lodge Erie

California Guest Is Feted by Friends

Mrs. Gerald Staples of East Bond street hosted a social gathering honoring Ms. William Ball of San Diego California. The event featured a handkerchief shower and bridge awards to Mrs. Bernard Damcott and Mrs. Olin Simmons. Other guests included Mrs. Miktéi Zalaeck Mrs. George Stanford Mrs. Paul Brynolison Mrs. Arthur Tubbs and Mrs. Allan May. A salad and dessert lunch was served.

California Gerald Staples East Bond Street William: Ball San Diego Calif Bernard Damcott Olin Simmons Miktéi Zalaeck George Stanford Paul Brynolison Arthur Tubbs Allan May

Corryites to graduate from Indiana State Teachers College

Two Corry residents Pauline Weed daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Weed East Tyring street and Robert Swanson son of Ma and Mrs P J Swanson Columbus will graduate from the State Teacher's College Indiana Pa at commencement exercises on Monday May 25 both to receive Bachelor of Science degrees in education.

Indiana Pauline Weed Paul Weed East Trying Street Robert Swanson P. J. Swanson Columbus State Teacher's College Miss Weed Mr. Swanson PE. Schmit Uilinbridge Springs Corry Mos Merle A. Miller East Mainstreet Cleveland Henry Cloyd Erie Cloyd Tash Rovers Huntingdon Aid dJoseph Gentilian Seal Vieloe Gentilman Cormimg E. Mount Louise Mount Morgantown West Walel Marsha Mount Hhomu Jamestown Tit Findley Lake Mr. & J. Kant Harrisbire W. H. Mustick Bertha F. McClure Republican State Commiitee Congressewlay Fairy Fm E Manley Yonkers

Annual Mother Daughter Banquet at United Brethren Church

The United Brethren church hosted its annual Mother Daughter Banquet last evening with 160 attendees. Mrs. Gerald Bagley presided, featuring toasts to mothers and daughters, multiple poems, and musical numbers by church groups and visitors. The event honored the oldest and youngest mothers and daughters, while committees for dining and kitchen duties were noted, and several local residents and visitors were mentioned in brief society notes.

United Brethren Church Women's Missionary Society Gerald Bagley Barbara Harvey Lyn Campbell W. F Johnson Phyllis Hallast Harold Lloyd Ross Mein John Banks Donna and Jalesm Sherwood Harold Fish Macie Johnson Barton Smith Jerrold Lansberry

Women Buy Fewer But Better Clothes Says Sophie Gimbel

In wartime fashion, Sophie Gimbel argues American women will buy fewer garments but select better quality pieces. She outlines a practical wardrobe including two wool suits, a silk suit, six blouses, a denim-like coat, silk dresses, dinner gowns, and essential accessories, emphasizing versatility and cost efficiency amid restrictions. Also notes Atlantic continental shelf depth from Newfoundland to Florida.

Dorothy Roe Wide World War

Major Joseph Hughes to recount wartime service at Salvaton Army church

Major Joseph Hughes will speak at Salvaton Army church at 7 44 this evening, recounting experiences from two wars. Brigadier W G Harris, division commander from Pipis Divaht, will attend Saturday evening and Sunday morning services, with national capitol notes on a 14 degree area in Washington.

Joseph Hughes Joseph Wrighes Salvatdon Army Church W. G. Harris Pipis

Clarence S. Wallace Honored by Kiwanians

Clarence Wallace was honored by Kiwanis Club at their meeting last evening for long service. He received a gift from president Dal Connors after attending his final Cory Edwards Club gathering. Wallace has led Boys and Girls Work for decades, with Prust Jr. of Pottsville and Moseley of Cleveland in attendance.

Eatin Au. Scl Atlantic Kiwanis Club Clarence Wallace Cory Elwards Club Pus Dal Connors Mery Wallace Boys and Girls Work Committee David Prust, Jr Pottsville, Pa Harry H. Moseley Cleveland, Ohio

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. C. W. Jones

Mrs C W Jones hosted a bridge gathering at North Center Street last evening with prizes won by Miss Harriet Anderson and Mrs Ellsworth Holt. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is planned at Mrs Lely Mortuny’s home on North Center Street May 21.

Bridge Club C. W. Jones C W. Jones Bridgedd North Center Street Harriet Anderson Ellsworth Holt Lely Mortuny North Center

McCray Ladies Aid Meets in Regular Session

The McCray Ladies Aid met at the Community House with an ample turnout. After a brief business period, Sewing for the Red Grass was completed and a picnic lunch was served. Hostesses were Mrs. Velma McCray and Mrs. Lotiis Sexton.

McCray Sttean Velma McCray Lotiis Sexton

Shower Honoring Mrs Rudolph Held at Fairhaven Home

Mrs Harry Silvis entertained at a Thursday shower for Mrs Rudolph at her Fairhaven home. Eleven guests attended and enjoyed games, contests, a salad and dessert lunch. Mrs Silvis received many beautiful and useful gifts.

Fairhaven Harry Silvis Rudolph. Silvis Mms Silvis

June Bride-To-Be Ida Suallse Feted By Corry Friends

Mrs. Carl Chirlouzio and Miss Mary Chillewio hosted a shower for Ida Suallse of Warren who will wed Ralph Chiriousio on June 18. Twenty three guests, including visitors from Warren Movin East and Erle, attended. Games andMis were played, a bullet lunch was served, and favors of pink and blue parasols were given.

Corry Carl Chirlouzio

Reneau Honored in Meadville Northwestern Penn. meet

E C Reneau district secretary of the M A who has lived in the city for several years was guest of honor at a meeting of the directors of northwestern Pennsylvania at Meadville last evening A dinner was held at the Kepler hotel with guest speakers Edward O Daniel Erie Renn Reynolds general secretary of Warren T W Whitehead Frank Whiteley and Reneau himself in attendance

E. C. Reneau Meadville Northwestern Pennsylvania Las Kepler Hotel Edward 0 Danl Erie Renn Reynolds Warren T. W. Whitehead Frank Whiteley Mr. Reneau

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