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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
5
A partial readable fragment shows isolated numbers and letters including 28¢ 76 34 38 3% and scattered acronyms. The text lacks coherent events, names, or places to anchor a clear news item or summary.
The Dorcas Class of the Methodist Church held its annual meeting at Mrs. R L Davison's home on East Main Street. Officers for the coming year were elected and reports heard. A picnic at Mead Park was planned and officers include President Mrs J Addison, Vice President Mrs G W Andrus, Secretary Miss Wicker Nigh, Treasurer Miss Harder Myers. Representatives of Speakers Bureau discussed Women in War.
United Brethren Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Din Culver’s East Wayne street home to sew a new Warment of Red Cross garments. Zen members attended and a short business meeting followed. The hostess served refreshments. next meeting location to be announced.
Mrs Willem Fleming hosted a birthday party for her son Charles Fleming who turned seven. Guests included Joshne Haenel Donnie Williams Jimmy White Billy Storer Breth Fish Dick Staptes David Fleming and Patti Meming. The group enjoyed a birthday lunch and candy baskets were given to each child.
A lively spring concert by the Corry High School a cappella choir and local soloists filled the Mazonic Temple last night. Debut selections included spirituals, Beethoven and Liszt pieces, with Mrs. Philip Zaleneuk and Mr. Lynn Rice receiving strong audience acclaim. After the program, punch and cookies were served as the gathering praised the committee for a successful event. several locals were noted traveling for business or visiting friends in nearby cities.
Mrs A D Colegrove hosted the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society meeting. Devotions were by Mrs Ids Linendoll who read Thessalonians and a poem Apart to Pray. Miss Bonsteel was absent. Mrs John Rickers presented a full annual report. The group voted to fund a home and hospital for incurables. Mrs G W Watgoner reviewed The Outlook of the River Platte County. Refreshments followed.
The Salvation Army Home League met at Mrs K D Brown s East South Street home for a work session. Eight members attended and a sizeable amount of sewing for children s garments was completed. Next Wednesday s meeting is postponed if Meadville convention delegates attend Thursday. A friendly night is planned for the Salvation Army building the following Wednesday. Hostess served refreshments at close.
The Third Ladies Bowling League held its annual banquet at the Greyhound Post House with a six thirty o clock chicken menu. Members received defense stamps as prizes and team placings included Helman s Chapins Penn Electric Gil Shop Lindsteys and Walettes. Esther Querreveld earned high average Ruth Lindsley had the low game and Helen Beckwith the high game. Officers elected put Mrs Harold Orage as president with Sybil Millspaw Muriel Young Milan Kimmey and Mrs Waller McElroy in key posts.
The Mary and Martha Stindey School Class of the Presbyterian Church met last evening at Mrs Ralph Vendertot’s home on North Center. Mrs Mary Anderson led the devotional period and President Mrs Prank Marvin conducted a short business meeting, thanking the entertainment committee. A picnic mid June at the home of Misses Jean and Largh Machines was planned for Wednesday June 16. Mrs Leroy Dickinson and Mrs Marion Rumbaugh hosted the evening, with a Bible quiz and prizes awarded to Miss Many Anderson and Mrs Clarence Wage. Hostesses included Mrs Louis Landy and Mrs William Rhodes, who served refreshments, while Mrs Ralph Wheeler attended a party in the city honoring Mrs Atlan May.
Mrs T Alton May was honored at a farewell party given by Mrs Paul M Hrynolf son Mrs 8 C West and Mrs G Kysar at Hits Restaurant last evening before her move to Pittsburgh. Guests enjoyed a 7 30 dinner with pinocchia roses apple blossoms and fresh corsages. Music was played by several musicians and bridge and other games were played with awards and prizes distributed to attendees.
S. W. Spaulding honored his daughter Eleanor on her eighth birthday with a party at the family home on East South Street Tuesday afternoon. Pink and white decorations graced the table as May themed favors and balloons were given to guests. Ice cream and cake were served to attendees including Mary Ann Schollen Rut Heffer Naty Klomp Helen Rhenberg De ores Hosier Jane Whiteley Nancy Armitage Dixie Phillips and Donny and Janetta Spaulding.
The final Washington PTA meeting was led by president Mrs. C W Coburn in Room 4. Mrs. Robert Froctor was elected president for the coming term with aides and council members named, while Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Anne Baresel reported on activities and attendance awards, and the group endorsed the local curfew movement. The issue of the upcoming school fair on May 28 was discussed along with book and Bible program details for the event.
Members of the Townsend Club gathered for the season’s first monthly meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bals of Raymond Avenue. Reports were given, a Townsend letter read, and serial subscriptions to the National Weekly were renewed. Refreshments were served. next gathering is at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris on South Center Street, Wednesday evening, June 9.
Today a son arrived yesterday afternoon at the Corry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Higby residing at 918 West Pleasant Street. A baby boy also born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rogers of Spartanshirg R D 4 at the local hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Another son born May 12 to Mr. and Mrs. William Reed of Akron Ohio, a former Corry resident.
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