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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
5
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The TH Hi Y junior class honored senior members at an indoor big sister saving party. Originally planned outdoors the event shifted to the high school building where forty girls and sponsor Miss Ruth Bennett gathered at 4 pm to share lunch, hand-made corsages, and a basket fling.
Mrs. Robert Brockman hosted the Krazyate Club gathering on Wednesday evening. Guests shared a salad luncheon after enjoying Ave Tun dred with prizes won by Mrs. Harry Paulson Jr Mrs. Wesley Seamang and Mrs. Wilbur Whitehead. Other attendees included Mrs. George McMahon Mrs. Clar e mee Lowe Mes Robert Hunt and Mrs Allan Hasbrouck. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. McMahon.
Mrs Henry J Neff of 311 South Center announces the marriage of daughter Marion Doris to Lieut Homer Glenn Bulard son of Mrs G D Eldred of Spring Creek The ceremony was held at Foster Field Post Chapel Texas at 390 Sunday afternoon The couple were attended by Lergh and Mrs Orval Root The bride wore a white linen dress suit with orchid corsage The groom is from Cory area and the couple will depart for Richmond VA after a short leave Numerous local residents and relatives are noted in attendance and in post wedding greetings
Mrs George Koester of West South street entertained last evening honoring Mrs Harman McElroy. Guests included Mrs Claude Fralick Mrs Joseph Bean Mrs Richard Morton Mrs Paul Taylor Mrs Paul Blaha Mrs Kenneth Bock Esther and Geneva Querreveld Dorothy Whaley and others. Five hundred was played with honors to Mrs Blaha and the Querreveld sisters. The guest was presented a shower and a prize while pink table decor graced the dessert course.
The Order of Eastern Star chapter held a meeting at the Masonic Temple last evening. Three candidates were initiated in a ceremony led by Mrs. A. Brice Smith and G. E. Sundean of Cambridge Springs. A motion to buy another war savings bond was approved. Mrs. Marjorie R. Conroe attended as district deputy matron along with guests from Cambridge Springs. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Ray Stearns led a Puerto Rico program at the Missionary Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon. Twelve members attended as a business meeting approved a contribution to the Lutheran World Action Fund aiding refugees and service men. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Dahlstrand and Mrs. Gust Swanson.
Miss Dorothy Vanderhoof, bride elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Miss Betty Vanderhoof at her East Washington home. Guests included Misses Mary Joan Roach, Mary Sturdevant, Florence Hotchkiss, Ethel Forgach, Baith Messinger, Helen Reyda, and Mrs. Clarence Mortor among others. Awards went to Sturdevant and Hotchkiss. A wedding cake and ice cream were served.
Lottie Maj, daughter of Mrs. Stanley Maj of Oil City, married Joseph Hajee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hajee of this city, at Assumption church in Oil City on Saturday May 22. Rev Fr Mieszkowski officiated. The bride wore white satin with seed pearl neckline and long train. Attendants included Stella Hajed and Trene Majdanki in pink and blue gowns. Joan Prager was a flower girl. Ushers were John Maj and John Robbite. A reception followed at the Polish hall. the couple will reside in Corry.
Parents and friends are invited to a style show at 7:30 pm on Friday May 28 on the Practice House north lawn Wright street. If weather fails the event moves to DunIot High School gym. Adult sewing class members model garments they made and their children display clothes. Music arranged by Miss Luise Huep. The house will be open to visitors after the program with other displays in the foods lab.
Mrs Henry Halfast hosted the United Brethren Ladies Aid weekly session in Christchurch with thirteen attending. Members sewed Red Cross garments in the afternoon and enjoyed refreshments. The group will meet again next Wednesday at Mrs Ross Flemings on East Columbus Avenue.
St Edward’s Parent-Teacher Association held its final session of the year with a dinner at Powell’s Restaurant. Twenty five members and four guests attended including Reverend Wathers Graves Robacrewsl Heidi and Love A business. A picnic and a school dance for St Edward’s students were planned for next week with the event slated for Tuesday evening in the school Kell.
Piliy-bhaee students of the Hie sehoul industrial gts courar and school officials enjoyed a dinner at the Ritz last evening. Principal HJ Bhwen acted as toastmaster for the event with Supt. R.S. Dewey and class representatives offering remarks. Raymond and Don Bacheter entertained with musical numbers while Mr Shret led group singing. Attendees included Hi Tu Wise, Chester Jensen, Howart Miller, and Carl Wengert.
The girl choir of the Columbus Church feted Mrs Russell Moore at a party yesterday at Mrs Many Hotchkisss home in Columns. Contests and games were enjoyed with Mrs Carl McIntyre Miss May Jane Casley and Miss Alma Swar nan winning awards. A pink themed refreshments table and salad course were served. Mrs Moore received a gift from the group.
Conferees clash over pay-as-you-go rules as Senate and House work toward a compromise. Senator Vandenberg suggests a mechanism to reduce abatements by 75 percent for large tax bills, while opponents expect broader provisions to be refined next week. Republican Leader Martin warns of past failed attempts. White House signals likely passage without Roosevelt veto, despite earlier veto threats.
Episcopal Diocese of Erie bishop Joh Chamberlain Ward will visit Emmanuel Church Friday evening May 28 to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ten candidates. Rev Edward H Van Houten will present the class. The occasion marks one of the bishop's final official acts before retirement June first, with reception for the bishop and new rector to follow. A diocesan conference in Oil City next month will name his successor.
Mrs Nellie M King wife of Paul King of R D 3 died last evening at 10 30 after a two week illness Born in Conterdown hin April 5 1800 she lived there her life and belonged to Cottage Hill church Surviving are husband two daughters Evelyn and Berniece mother Mrs Ella McCray sister Mrs Lyle Peterson and three brothers Carl K Chester T and Wayne McCray all of A D 3 The body is at Bracken Kealing funeral parlor where friends may call
Retailers of news and boys wear are urged to limit sales to prevent panic buying and possible rationing. Harold Mittelstadt and Alfred Decker warn that labor and machinery shortages, not raw materials, threaten civilian deliveries this year. They cite a 13% rise in cloth production last year and growing lend-lease demand. Decker notes wool mills lag two to three months due to capacity limits and labor shortages, urging shops to implement internal allocation systems.
Directors announce credit policy changes aided by an industrial committee and note a local business order. A proposed rental of a plant for storage purchases is also under review, with updates expected later this month.
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