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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

5

C D A Plans Dinner and Trailer Fund Drive

At the Corry Court Catholic Daughters of America meeting last night a ten dollar contribution was approved to aid purchasing a trailer for a traveling priest sponsored by the national organization. Plans were made for an installation dinner on June 10 and routine business was conducted with Mrs Harold Orage as chairperson serving refreshments.

Corry Court, Catholic Daughters of America National Harold Orage

Salvage drive urged at Kiwanis meeting in wartime need

James G Lewis of the War Production Board urged Kiwanis members to back Subsea Steel Scrap salvage and anti waste efforts during 1943. He cited millions in scrap gathered and stressed conserving materials to keep steel mills running for war production, noting large transports of scrap and auto wrecks, and urging continued public support even as local residents and military families arrived for visits.

James G Lewis War Production Board Kiwanis ‘Chit Lewis WEH Tepent

Spring Vesper Service by Presbyterian Choir Sunday

The Presbyterian church choir presents its annual Spring Vesper concert Sunday at 4 20 pm. Mrs R B Dewey directs with Mrs O J Tobies at the piano and Miss Helen Rowe on piano. The program features arias, hymns, solos by Ruth Lindsay John Rickers Leon Lindsley Warren Spicer and others with violin and organ joining the performance.

The Presbyterian Church Dewey J. Tobies Helen Rowe Demarest West Ruth Lindsley John Rickers Ashford Mrs. Dewey Ambrose Dorotha Mae Rickers Louise Whiteley Ethel Beckwith Mallotte Mietzke Mary Graham Beethoven Fairest Lord Jesus Ary Lorenz Speaks Leon Lindsley Warren Spicer

Rehoboth Class Party Celebrates Anniversary Event

Fifty members and guests attended the Rehoboth class anniversary party at United Brethren in Christchurch. A tureen supper preceded a program led by toastmaster John Westley, with class officers, Rev. Harris, comedy skit Waiting for the Doctor, quartet performances by Lyons Lansberry Bush and Chase, piano by Mrs Lansberry, violin by Mrs Ak Sin, and Rev Cecil Akam delivering the evening message.

Fifly United Brethren Christchurch John Westley Harris Carl Lyons Jerrold Lansberry Crashy Bush Lylé Chase Cecil Aksin Cecil Akam Dewittville Focal Church

Katherine Greene Hosts Club Members At Center Street Home

Miss Katherine Greene was hostess to members at the regular meeting of her club last evening on South Center street. An evening of cards and visiting followed, and Miss Greene served a refreshing beverage. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY ITEMS ON PAGE TEN.

Katherine Greene South Center Street

Funice Wassink Bride of Harris Kolstee

A May 20 1943 wedding in Falconer New York united Miss Funice Wassink daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wassink of Clymer with Harris Kolstee son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kolstee of Clymer The ceremony at 4 pm officiated by Rev Ralph Findley attended by Mrs M D Teemley The bride wore a navy suit with white accessories and red rose corsage The groom works at Aero Supply Corry and the bride at Clymer Telephone Co They plan to live on South Center Street in Clymer

Euniee Wassink Henry Wassini Clymer Harris Kolstee Frank Kolsee Falconer N.Y Ralph Findley M. D. ‘Teemley Youngsville Teemley South Center Street Aero Supply Corry

Mrs. F. Lowe Edwards Hosts Contract Bridge Club

Mrs. F. Lowe Edwards hosted her contract bridge club last evening at West Wayne street home. Awards for the two tables went to Mrs. Frederick Kinley and Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh. The hostess served a delicious lunch later. In two weeks Mrs. Saison Bicmon will entertain.

F. Lowe Edwards B. Lowe Edwards West Wayne Street Frederick Kinley Robert Bumbaugh Saison Bicmon

Archie Gibas Leaves Aero Post Honored

Archie Gibas was farewelled at Aero Supply plant with the title The 100 Departmce. A farewell party at the Columbus hall featured dancing and music by the Aero Supply band. Eighty five attendees enjoyed the event.

Archie Gibas Aero Post Aero Supply Columbus Hall

Koerselman Couple Welcome Son in Corry Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harry Koerselman of Clymer welcomed a son yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the family as local residents celebrate.

Harry Koerselman Clymer Corry Hospital

Fairview PTA installs officers at well attended meeting

At the Fairview school Parent Teachers Association meeting officers for the coming year were installed. The gathering honored the attendance banner winner and featured a diverse program with songs, readings, instrumental and vocal solos, a wartime talk, and a reception hosted by committee members Mrs Edward Rossbacher Mrs Russell Crasett and Mrs Jack Krone.

Jeourusys Fairview Helen Brown Theresa Bognisk Katherine Spitsman Pearl Wood Cinbiribin Martha Spaflding May Graham H.C. Barnes Victory Speakers' Bureau

Mrs McMillan Hosts S Twelve Five Hundred Club Night

Mrs Alice McMillan welcomed members at her West Washington home for a club gathering of the S Twelve Five Hundred Club. Awards were given to Mrs Marjorie Nichols Tigh and Mrs Jane Dever ante Tow. A brief business meeting led by new president Mrs Alta Mae Wattons followed. Birthdays for Mrs Wattons and Mrs Devereaux were celebrated with a gift to one member. Attendees included Mrs Cecil Harvey, Mrs Geneva Mack, Mrs Dorothy Smith, Mrs Betty Trichet, Mrs Mary Sayko, Mrs Alta Mae Watrous, Mrs Clea Parker, Mrs Belty McElroy, Mrs Janie Devereaux, and others.

Alice McMillan Clbsich West Washington Street Marjorie Nichols Tigh Jane Deveranu Alta Mae Wattons Wattons Devereauwx Cecil Harvey Geneva Mack Dorothy Smith Betty Trichet Mary Sayko Alta Mse "Watrous Clea Parker Belty McElroy Janie Devereaux Jou Marjorie Nichols

F. S. Club Meets At Mrs Vanderhoff Home

The F. S. Club gathered at Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoff's North Center Street home. Attendees included Miss Ethel Matthews, Ross Mesti, Mrs. Henry Decker, Mrs Tez Johns, Mrs Oscar Cobnem, Mrs Leroy Dickson, and former member Mrs Walter Blair who has rejoined. Card awards went to Mrs Coburn and Mrs Johnson. The hostess provided luncheon and the club will meet again in two weeks.

F. S. Club Ralph Vanderhoff Clu North Center Street Ethel | Matthews Ross Mesti Henry Decker Tez Johns Oscar | Cobnem Leroy Dickson Walter Blair Coburn

Dairymen Directors Entertained At Gates Home

Gary Dairy men's League directors and their wives plus Mr and Mrs Howard Redding and son Clifford and Mr and Mrs George Andris met at Mr and Mrs Rober Gates home Tuesday evening. After the regular business meeting Mrs Gates served a delicious...

Dairymen’s League Gary Dairymen’s League Howard Redding Clifford George Andris Rober Gates

Bride-elect Adelaide Salisbury Honored at Union City Luncheon

Mrs. Robert J. Hodgins and Mrs. Elton P. Wolf hosted a luncheon and bridge in Union City for Miss Adelaide Salisbury of Albion, who will wed Corp. Park B. Wolf, stationed at Fort George G. Meade. Attendees included Mrs. Millon Unk of Erie, Mrs. V. K. Wooster, Mrs. Carl Guyer of Waterford, and many local residents.

le Salisbury Union City Robert J. Hodgins Elton P. Wolf Union City Adelaide Salisbury Albion Corp. Park B. Wolf Fort George M. Meade Millon

College Women's Club Elects Officers at May Meeting

The College Women's Club will hold a meeting Monday evening May 20 at 8 oclock in the Hotel Comy. Miss Havel Behrer of the Senior High school faculty will talk on Puerto Rico and answer questions. Election of officers will follow. committee chair Miss Nelle Titus urges strong attendance.

College Women’s Club College Women’s Comy Havel Behrer Puerto Rico Nelle Titus

Anna Magee Engaged to Cpl Alfred Bennett

Union City announces the engagement of Anna Magee to Corporal Alfred Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Avihuy Bennett. No wedding date yet. Magee works at Aero Supply Manufacturing in Corry and Bennett is stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Both attended Union City High School.

Anna Magee Cpl Alfred Bennett Union City H. Ly Magee Anna Alfred Bermett Avihuy Bennett Iss Magee Aero Supply Manufacturing Company Corry Corporal Bennett Fort Sheridan Union Choy ‘High School

Kane Woman Elected State Regent of Catholic Daughters

Miss Maher of Kane was unanimously elected to her 14th consecutive term as state regent of the Catholic Daughters of America. The election occurred at the association's second term session in Lancaster. Maher also serves as national lodge vice supreme regent and is noted for her key activities with Catholic women's groups.

Nies Maher Kane Catholic Dauwriters of America Association To Lancaster Miss Maher National Lodge Catholic Women's

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