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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1942

Page

4

Mrs George Orcutt Hosts East Frederick Guests

Mrs George Orcutt of East Frederick street entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening honoring Mrs D B Taggart. The guests included Mrs James Lewis Mrs Anmour Hillstrom Mrs William Myts Mr Roger Brows Mrs Dallas Smiley Mrs Lawrence Hammond and Miss Louise Mount Miss Jane Mulherin and Miss Hareelt Colegrove. Mrs Orcutt served a dessert course late in the evening. C W Shaver of Euclid is visiting relatives in Ellwood City this week.

George Orcutt East Frederick Street D. B. Taggart James Lewis Armnour Hillstrom William My=ts Roger Brows Dallas Smiley Lawrence Hammond Louise Mount Jane Mulherin Hareelt Colegrove Orcutt C. W. Shaver Euclid Ellwood City

Wells Nuptials of May 12 Announced in Ripley NY

Mr and Mrs Leslie Wells announce the marriage of daughter Mary Heten to Lewis Hing of this city. Ceremony performed by Rey Jelly May 12 at the Ripley Methodist parsonage. Bride wore light gowns roses attendants included Mrs Clinton Phieme. Both graduates of Corry High School and will reside at 120 East Pleasant Street.

g-Wells Leslie Wells Mary Heten Lewis Hing Lewis Jing Rey Jelly Methodist Ripley N. Y Clinton Phiemé Phieme King MacIones Steel Company Corry High School East Pleasant Street

Regular Meeting Held by Girl Scouts at Presbyterian Church

One regular Girl Scouts meeting was held last evening in the Presbyterian church gymnasium with fifteen girls present. Miss Margaret Ryan won first prize for selling the most Hospital Day tags. Plans were made to collect at the theater tonight, sell defense stamps each Saturday, participate in the Memorial Day parade, and work on the Foot Travelers Badge.

Presbyterian Churh Margaret Ryan Foot Travelers

Golden Links Class Meeting At Mrs Hastings Home

The Golden Links Class of the Methodist church met at Mrs Stella Hastings home on Wright street with sixteen members present. Mrs Fred Ross a new member was admitted to the class. A committee was appointed to nominate and select officers and the election will be held at the next meeting. A long service followed and refreshments were served by Mrs Hastings Mrs Betty Jones Mrs Bertha McCray and Mrs LeRoy Cady.

Hastings Methodist Church Stella Hastings Wright Eet Fred Ross Betty Jones Bertha McCray LeRoy Cady

Mrs. E. L. Wagner Feted By Trean Society

Mrs E L Wagner was honored with a handkerchief shower at a Trean Society gathering of the Lutheran Church hosted by Mrs Howard Ross on Raysmond avenue. After a brief business meeting sewing proceeded and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 8.

E. L. Wagner Trean Society

S B Club Banquet Ends Season At Rite Restaurant

The S B Club held its final meeting of the season with a ham dinner at the Rite Restaurant. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Wolford, Mrs. Albert Carnuthe, Mrs. Viletta Ferry, Mrs. Nelle Mierker, Mrs. Fred Lauer and Mrs. Ira Witkwire. Afterward they attended a theatre performance.

S. B. Club Rite Ray Wolford Albert Carnuthe Viletta Ferry Nelle Mierker Fred Lauer Ira Witkwire

Dinner honoring Mrs Ralph Hunt at Tarbell's

Mrs Ralph Hunt was honored at a dinner party hosted by friends at Tarbell's. A fine chicken dinner and spring decorations accompanied the evening. Susanne Crowell later hosted guests on Euclid Street with cards and games. Seventeen guests attended and presented Mrs Hunt with a gift.

Tarbell’s Ralph Hunt Tarbell Susanne Crowell Euclid Street

Twins and a birth announced at Corry hospital

A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs James Mears of 49 Bast Congress street at Corry hospital. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitehead of 190 Fourth Avenue. Mrs Whitehead formerly Miss Bibel Jackson. A daughter born last evening to Mr and Mrs Edward Walentoski of 128 Snyder Circle at Corry hospital.

James Mears Bast Congress Street Corry Hospital Wilbur Whitehead Fourth Avenue Whitehead Bibel Jackson Edward Walentoski Snyder Circle

Local residents locate visiting relatives and furloughed soldiers

Mrs Petrea Nelson and several others visit relatives in Erie while Staff Sergeant Harrison Rawson spends a furlough at home. Elmer Edgett visits in Emporium, J J Desmond heads to Philadelphia for family time and Allen city meeting, W Myers travels to Wichita Falls to stay with his daughter and family.

Petrea Nelson Spartansburg Chris Christeyigen Michael Kowaleki Barbara Aan Lara Leber Daugnter Anni Marie Erie Harrison Rawson Tangley Field Paul Brynalison West Washington Street Sergeant Teede Longhurst Brownwood Texas Langhurst D. A. Brewyt Concord Street Elmer Edgett Emporium Wallev DeJean Ridge Steel

Bridge Club Guests at Lindsley Home

Le J Lincsay entertained her bridge club at her home on East Avenue last evening. Mrs C H Holden won the prize while Mrs John Snow was the most admired member. A dessert dish was served by the hostess. Mrs Thea Williams will host the next meeting at Mrs Holden s home honoring Mrs Snow.

Veo le J. Lincsay Pst Avenue C. H. Holden Johm Snow Thea Willams Holden Show

Betrothal announced of Miss Knecht and Wilson Armitage

Word comes of the engagement of Miss Frances Knecht daughter of Mrs Liv Knecht Cortland New York to Wilson Armitage of Spring Creek He is the son of Mr and Mrs Owen Armitage The couple are students at the Bible Seminary in Johnson Gill New York.

Frances Knecht Liv Knecht Cortland Wilson Armitage Spring Creek Armitage Owen Armitage Bible Seminary Johnson Gill N.Y

Radio Schedule Highlights Tonight and Thursday Listings

NBC and CBS night programs list adventures and dramas including The Thin Man Eddie Cantor and Kay Eytony plus musical concerts and public affairs segments. Thursday features Bess Johnson Hymns at 2 45 pm Presbyterian Assembly and Cincinnati Conservatory Concert among other broadcasts.

NBC Eddie Cantor Kay Eysony CBS Nelson Eddy Dr. Christian Shirley Temple Ransom Sherman Herbert Hoover Cab Calloway Johnny Golanys Anton Christoforidis MBS Grenadier Guards Band America Bess Johnson Presbyterian General Assembly Red Cross Cincinnati Conservatory Scattergood Haines Kentucky School

Helpful Hints for Housewives and Food Ideas

A fragmented 20th century home economics style page offers various recipes and serving tips. It suggests cottage cheese with raisins as a filling for salads, spreads on bread, and a no-sugar patriotic dessert. It also describes peanut butter pinwheels, a creamy cheese based spring salad, and cherry seed toppers.

Suggestions In Reasonably Varied Foods For Men

Clayton J Irwin argues husbands offering kitchen tips should keep meals simple and practical. He jokes that men often overestimate cooking skill, prefers plain dishes like good soup, toast, potatoes with gravy, spinach, and apple pie, with women’s glamor not needed in the food.

Clayton J Irwin Wide World Praiures Fire Department Escoffier

WCTU Meeting At Mrs Geo Chase Home Features Program

The WCTU gathered Tuesday at Mrs. George Chase's home with twelve members and five visitors. Mrs Alfred Huenel led devotions and a pledge to the flag was given by all. A white ribbon was tied on two children as part of the program.

WCTU Geo, Chase George Chase Alfred Huenel Charles Huberts Melvin Amy Grace Grace W. F. Johnson Haenel C. A. Johnson Lyle Chase Chase Earl

French Creek Girl Married Here Saturday

Dorothy Williams daughter of Thomas Williams of French Creek and Raymond Smith son of Mrs Allan Black of Sherman wed Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Cony. Rev P A Galbreath officiated. A reception by Mr and Mrs Earl Smith followed with sixty guests. Mr Smith to report for army induction this week. Mrs Smith to live with Earl and Mrs Smith.

French Creek Dorothy Williams Danmster Thomas Williams Raymond Smith Allan Black Sherman Cony P. A. Galbregth Earl Smith Soth Earl Smit

Rebekahs Plan Rummage Sale Near Tony Lite's Shop

The Rebekah Lodge met for a session with good attendance. Plans formed for a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday next to Tony Lite's shoe shop.

Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge I Rez Tony Lite

Doctor Halfast and Miss Hell Married in Plainfield Ceremony

Dr Richard Halfast and Miss Clarice Hell wed Sunday May 10 at Plainfield Baptist Church Plainfield Indiana officiated by Rev Charles Green The maid of honor was Mrs Aileen Herrmann Walter Harsdall former Taylor University students attended The couple will travel to Springfield Ohio for Dr Halfast to complete an internship at Springfield City Hospital

Richard Halfast Clarice Hell Melvin Bell Mooers George Carmike East Booth Street Plainfield Charles Green Aileen Herrmann Halfast Walter Harsdall Taylor

Spring Rally at Warren United Brethren Church Draws Attendees

About twenty nine Corry youths attended the Spring Rally of the Youngsville District of the United Brethren church held Tuesday at the Warren church. Warren G Hoopes of West Grove Pa general secretary of the Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor Union was main speaker on the topic This Is The Victory. The rally opened with a fellowship supper led by Rev Eugenie Dennison of Chandlers Valley. Brief talks were given by youths from Bear Lake Chandlers Valley and Sanford C B societies. Members from the Corry church conducted the devotions.

Corryiles Youngsville United Brethren Church Sanford C. B Mrentbern Corry Church

Good Samaritan Class Meets at Brooks Home

The Good Samaritan Class gathered at East South Street residence of Mr Brooks last evening with strong attendance. A brief business session was followed by social time featuring games and contests. Refreshments were served by Miss Edna Johnson, Miss Brooks, and Howard Brooks.

Ance Piopet le Eloyard Brooks Good Samaritan Glass East South Street Edna Johnson Miss Brooks Howard Brooks

Erielle Addresses Local Rotarians on Dehydrated Blood Plasma

Erielle, representing Sharp and Cohn Co., spoke to the Erie Rotary Club at Hotel Corry on dehydration blood plasma. He traced its WWI origins, noted Russians and English attempts, Philadelphia doctors’ freeze dry method, and the powder form that dissolves in water. Transfusions now take minutes instead of hours and units are supplied to Army Navy facilities and hospitals.

Intucy C. Simmons Erie Sharp and Cohn Company Rotary Club Hotel Corry Army Navy Simmons

Corryites Honor Guests At Clymer Home

Roy Gravini hosted a small gathering at Clymer with Corryites including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lamona Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mead Mr. and Mrs. Frank White Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Braley and Mr. and Mrs. Malihew Stormes. They recently took a fishing trip to Hollow Lake in Canada and viewed trip films after dinner.

Corryites Clymer Roy Gravini Hollow Lake Canada Harry Lamona Perry Mead Frank White Jey C. J. Braley Malihew Stormes Comy

Spring Creek Youth Paul McKay Honored at Bear Lake Party

Friends honored Paul McKay from Spring Creek at a morning departure party for his induction into the United States Coast Guard. The gathering at Mr and Mrs Alton Messinger home in Bear Lake included sixteen guests who played games, visited, and enjoyed refreshments. A memory gift was presented to Mr McKay.

Spring Creek Paul McKay United States Coast Guard Alton Messinger Bear Lake McKay

Dodgers Triumph Highlight Quiet Baseball Night

A fragmented sports brief notes a Dodgers game moment where pitching and defense shaped the outcome. The sparse OCR hints at a Yankees visit and a notable performance by an unnamed Dodgers player, with emphasis on a late run or defensive play.

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