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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1943
Page
5
The Child Health Clinic conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary will meet in the afternoon on the first Thursday of each month, moving from morning hours. Announced today the clinic will run from two to four o'clock with a demonstration on baby balits.
At the Cony Rotary Club dinner at the Hotel Corry Dr R B Mosier showed color moving pictures of local outdoor scenes including fine forest settings. The regular meeting was attended by all service club members.
The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. J. B. Cogan’s East Frederick street home with a strong turnout. Mrs. Emma Heath led devotionals and Mrs. Bertha Stockton spoke on Alcohol in an Effective Way noting over a billion dollars spent yearly on liquor and an average of 16 gallons per person. The meeting included a poem by Stockton and a playlet titled Times Like These performed by Mrs. Fred Ross Christian, Mrs. Willis Brown Faith, and Mrs. Bertha Stockton Sear. Plans for a Thanksgiving gathering were set, and hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Ralph Dewey. Several attendees and visitors were listed, including families visiting Jamestown and Erie, plus military members and local business trips.
A home cooking feature from Mrs. Alexander George AP Pood Editor promotes cranberries as versatile ingredients for fall meals. It details cranberry sauce, catsup, and juice recipes, with steps to prepare, preserve, and serve for snacks, desserts, and beverages.
Miss Dorotha Mae Rickers engagement announced by Mr and Mrs J W Rickers of 138 West Frederick Street Alexandria Bay to J Gilbert Willis chief petty officer third class Coast Guard Buffalo New York son of Mrs Ira G Willis 82 Crossman Street Alexandria Bay Dorotha Mae a Corry High School graduate editorial staffer at the Daily Times formerly with the Cony Evening Journal Gilbert Willis a Alexandria Bay High School graduate attended University of Buffalo and was with the Stanford Lee Company Buffalo before enlistment plans for marriage set
The regular meeting of the Lady Rebekah Lodge proceeded with routine business and five tables of bunco were played. Proceeds from the games were set to fund a band in the lodge’s name, with Mrs. Donald Carter and Mrs. Harvey Loveland in charge of the benentary games.
Miss Muriel Young hosted her card club at West Church gathering last evening. Two tables of antique auction were played with final awards won by Miss Roseh, Mary Auer and Ida Watrous. Refreshments were served to members and guest Miss Ellmear Smith.
Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand hosted a bridge gathering at her East Smith Street home last evening. Card honors went to Mrs. Ed. and Baty and Miss Hagel Rebinborg. attendees included Mrs. John Street, Miss Margaret Jans King, Miss Blaine Faslet, Mrs. Horace Robbins, Mrs. Russell Glenn, and Mrs. George LeFevre.
Mrs Ray Stearns entertained seven friends of her son Jim last night on his thirteenth birthday The fellows played cootie during the evening and other games and contests Prizes were won by Jimmy Clifford Bil McElroy and Sonny Morgan Lunch was served to the group Billy McKiray Bill Zafiropolos Charles Yohe Jimmy Clifford Sonny Morgan Curtis Feldt and Bobby Wharton Jim received wife gifts from his friends
The W S C S met at Mrs. Artena Risenman's North Center street home for a monthly gathering. Miss Olga Young led devotions and Mrs. J B Cogan delivered the Cuba and Puerto Rico lesson. Mrs. Eisenman hosted sixteen members with South American travel pictures and member photos, aided by Mrs. Storer and Mrs. Howles in refreshments.
Mrs Arthur Codhwan entertained the Quilting Club at her home with sewing and visiting followed by light refreshments. In two weeks the club plans a dinner party at the Pittsfield Inn.
A fragmented OCR of radio program notes lists hosts and shows including Fred Waring Eddie Cantor and Jack Carson with times and stations. It references multiple performers such as Hal McIntyre and Shep Fields Band, plus mentions Bill Skylar and notable titles like The Falcon and Battle of Sexes.
United Brethren Elsmeh group met Tuesday evening at Mrs H Ray Harris home with thirteen members and four visitors. Officers led routine business and devotions. Monthly birthday honors were given to four members. Farewell for two Chinese leaving Shvelty Mire Harold Fish read a poem and gift presented to Mrs Charles Gatty leaving for Butler. another to Mrs Lionel Thorogood moving to California. Refreshments by committee included angel food cake and coffee.
A baby boy named Elton Thvid was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Keppel at Coriy hospital located at 102 Best Wastiing on the evening of November 4 in Montgomery Alabama. The notice mentions Cobt and Mrs Witow Jukes as well as Gaul Jukes with unclear relation to the event.
The War Food Administration studies stricter fluid milk rules possibly rationing after October failed to lift butter supply. Cremeries report October butter output fell sharply, worsened by government withdrawal from the market, raising concern over available butter for the season.
Mrs. Cora Tressler, 58, wife of A. K. Tressler of Garland, died at the Sorry hospital shortly after noon. She had been a medical patron since October 23 and her condition had been critical for several days. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
Philadelphia November 3 A proposed amendment to the state constitution to create uniform machinery and set election district boundaries won a substantial majority in a cross section tabulation of yesterday’s statewide vote. In 3889 of 8192 precincts the amendment received 83447 votes to 11738 against, with Allegheny’s 466 of 1017 precincts part of the tally. The amendment carried on four separate ballots and generally drew smaller totals than major party candidates.
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