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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
5
The L. Class picnic closed the season yesterday at Mead Park with a pleasant outdoor luncheon. Fifteen members attended the event, enjoying fire and lunch details. Mrs. Neil Blackman and Mrs. George Chase led the gathering with assistance from Miss Margaret McDonald.
Mrs T A Anderson hosted the Columbus Ladies Aid meeting at her Columbus home Thursday afternoon. Fifteen guests attended with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers Mrs Warren Fargo and Mrs Frank Betts after a regular business session.
The Kiwanis club screened the Technicolor film Railroadin produced by the American Locomotive Company and General Electric, narrated by Erie Railroad. It traced U S transportation from early rails to moderns locomotives and wartime logistics. Guests included F A Kraus Ht Colburg Ralph Johnson George Bartholomew and Sam Wagner. Local members and visitors attended with brief remarks by T Gustafson about railroads in war times.
Mrs Bruce Ellsworth of Maple Avenue entertained her card club last evening. Prizes went to Mrs F Lowe Hdwards and Mr W P Pomeroy. Guests included Mrs Howard Ross Mrs Walter Ross Mrs J Fred Kinley Miss Lois McCray Mrs Nick Bogden and Mrs Theodore Pain. Mrs Fopicray will entertain the club on the fourth.
Patchwork radio listing shows NBC CBS and others with times and programs. Mentions Grand Central drama Tactile Manners Dinah Shore songs and Maritime Day, plus announcers Land Smith Muni Vickery and a range of entertainment, music, boxing, and talks across stations.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of Clymer welcomed a baby boy born this morning in Corry hospital. Mrs Smith formerly Miss Doris Querreveld.
The May meeting of the Fairview Parent Teachers Association featured piano numbers a vocal solo readings and a talk on the PTA’s defense effort. Grace Mid diston Ruth Lindsley Martha Hultberg and Bir Dewey were among performers and organizers. Rooms three and four earned the prize for most parents present as twenty nine attended with refreshments by several volunteers.
Mrs. Gilbert L. Boyd was honored at a party at her East Frederick street home. Twelve guests attended. prizes were won by Mrs. J. H. Heerslein and Mrs. Olin Bracken. A salad and dessert course with pink and blue decor followed gifts for the honoree.
Miss Nancy Norman daughter of Mr and Mrs Franz Norman of 611 East Sixth street Erie announces engagement to Mark Wagner son of Mrs William A Wagner of Erie Miss Norman sister to Mrs Harry Markett of 440 East Main Street Erie She is East High School graduate employed at Erle Dry Goods Company Mr Wagner works for Dunlop Printing Company
Genevieve Burlingame daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burlingame of Gear Lake R D 1 and Risherd E Crosscut son of Mr and Mrs Allan Crosscut of Corry were wed at United Brethren church Jamestown with Rev C M Warner officiating The bride wore blue crepe and carried roses and sweet peas The couple were attended by Margorie Lanning and Richard Hurley A wedding breakfast followed at Gretchen's Kitchen They will reside at the Cabins In thePlnts Route 6 Both are employed at Apro Supply Manufacturing Company
Thirty members of the Catholic Daughters of America met in the Horm Block rooms for a tureen dinner. Rev Francis Graves Rev Anthony Rolwczewski and Rev John Love attended. Miss Ayn Baresi presided at the election and officers will be installed June 3 by Mrs Lora B Hesch.
The WRC met in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Eric Brown presiding. Fifteen members attended as plans were made to participate in the Memorial Day parade.
Spencer Community Aid met yesterday at Mrs. Robert Clark's home for an all day session. A tureen luncheon was served and a brief business meeting followed. The afternoon was devoted to sewing for the Red Cross. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. MPs.
A banquet celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Rehobot Class of the United Brethren. Guests, with GH members in attendance, heard Rev. George B. Morgan speak on Our Hands. Music featured Lyle Ghuge and Hugh Mosher. other class officers spoke.
Anna Prances Payer married Private George William Hopkins on May 7 in Charlotte. The bride, a 1941 graduate of S Edward's high school, is from Corry. Hopkins is stationed at Camp Sutton Monroe NC. A wedding supper honored the couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hopkins in Columbus with many relatives present.
A birthday celebration for Patty Lou Nichols marked her fifth birthday at her Columbus home. Fifteen guests attended, including Robert Lee Church from Akron, Ohio. Guests received favors, enjoyed refreshments, and a pink and green party table with a clever bunny cake. Patty Lou received many gifts from friends.
Mrs E T Morrow entertained her bridge club at her N Center street home last evening. The hostess served a first course and visitors enjoyed friendly conversation as they dined. Also included are a spring lunch idea with avocado and salmon salad and a muffin recipe, plus tips on baby sun bath timing.
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