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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1942

Page

5

WCTU Meeting At Mrs Cogan Home Reports Activities

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. J B Cogan’s East Frederick street home with nineteen members. Emma Heath led decorations and readings included A Message From Your State Treasurer. Plans a church building themed membership drive and Christmas program were set, with officers assigned to literature, Thanksgiving, and other events. Several local residents were noted as visiting or traveling, including Morris Wickwire, and various families planned visits and trips.

WCTU W. C T. U J.B. Cogan East Prederick Emma Heath Frank Whiteley Charles Hubert Neil Blickman Tone Johnson Alfred Haensl A. Hook Jerica Heath America

Mary Sullivan Weds Mervyn Nast in Corry Nuptials

Miss Mary Sullivan and Mervyn N Nast, long known Corry residents, were married by Rev Martin Borer at his Gardenville home on October 21. Mrs Nast attended by Mrs Charles Lyman of Buffalo. Lyman served as best man. NastRetailer and Mrs Nast have led the Nast Ladies Shop since its founding.

Mary Sullivan Mervyn N. Nast

Jean Shreve Hosts Hallowe'en Party At East Main Street

Miss Jean Shreve entertained at 8 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Still on East Main street. The evening featured music and games followed by pumpkin pie cider and dovelnuts served by Mrs Still assisted by Mrs William Shrive and several guests including Irene Willis Sophie Gronastar Barbara Roberts Dorothy Hanlin Mary Hlaine Crowe Anna J Morris James Linger John Lutz Guy Brown and Lionel Tripp.

Morris Wickwire Ducksonville Wia Concord Street Perry Collier East South Street George M. Collier Columbia Leo Frang Mayme Mulhelm EJ. Kane Hazel Mar-rell Mary Ressler Harrisburg Kinley Delaney Tod King Corry Ida Thomas Wesleyville Shambaugh Brooklin Street R.L. Waltess Aviene Mr. Walters Salem Ohio Walters Pennsylvania Railroad Ralph Wheeler Firie Lynford Chase Palconer Seb. Chase Louisiena Mildred Preble West, Wayne Streets Cant Merle Preble Fort Benning John Dutton Columbis Ail Glenn Spencer Victor Crage Great Lakes Abselty Odell Muray Elwood McCray Carry Ida McCray Pittsburh Ridgway Record Jean Shreve George Still East Main Street Still William Shrive Irene Willis Sophie Gronastar Barbara Roberts Dorothy Hanlin Mary Hlaine Crowe

Mrs Harry Alexander Honored at Dinner Party

Mrs Harry Alewanter was pleasantly surprised on her birthday when she was feted at a chicken dinner at Tarrells last evening. Attending were Mrs Marion Rumbaugh, Mrs J J Harden, Mrs Charles Buebee, Mrs Mervyn Nast, Miss Margaret Howe, and Mrs Fail Phelps.

Harry Alexander Harry Alewanter Tarpell's Marion Rumbaugh J. J. Harden Charles Buebee Mervyn Nast Margaret Howe Fail Phelps

Dyeing Hosiery to Save Faded Stockings

A short guide explains dyeing as an easy method to refresh faded hose. Pair odd socks, dye them in a bath, and extend hosiery life with a simple laundering process requiring no complicated steps.

Daughters Born to Local Residents Reported

A daughter was born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Loomis of 26 West Bond. A daughter arrived this morning at Tocal Hospital to Mr and Mrs Howard Ross of 60 Raymond Avenue. Disha Marie was born this morning to Mr and Mrs T A Betts of Brie, former Corry residents.

Corry Hospital James Loomis West Bond Street Howard Ross Raymond Avenue Tocal Hospital Disha Marie T. A. Betts Brie Mrs. Betts Corry

Laced Corsets Return as Wartime Fashion Reaches Grandmother’s Day

The Wide World Fashion Editor reports wartime style shifts with front, back, and side laces in stores. Modern laced corsets blend vintage shaping with adjustable girdles, promising practical fit and elasticity, and predicting laced corsets as the dominant wartime silhouette by next year.

America Dorothy Roe Ue Tn Ha Manne Sant Wide World la Vapors My Pets TV

Miss Amelia Vanderhoff Hosts Bridge Club

Miss Amelia Vanderhoff entertained her bridge club at her home on Franklin Street last evening. Awards were won by Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh and Miss Rosemary Auer. Later she served a salad course to Mrs. Bumbaugh Miss Auer Mrs. Edwin Cole Miss Tsabelle Edwards Mrs. Merle McIntyre Miss Erma Bennink and Miss Ida Watrons.

Amend Vannermen Bridge Club Franklin Street Robert Bumbaugh Rosemary Auer Vanderhoff Bumbaugh Miss Auer Edwin Cole Tsa Belle Edwards Merle McIntyre Erma Bennink Ida Watrons

B P W Club Plans Turkey Dinner

The Business and Professional Women's Club held its regular meeting Monday evening. A committee led by Mrs. Nina Jewell and others planned a turkey dinner for later in the month. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Business and Professional Women's Club Nina Jewell Lillian Murray Delia Fiske Blanche Loveland

Mrs Deway Hosts W S C S Group Meeting Note

Mrs R S Deway entertained the W S C S Group No 2 of the W and C met last evening at her home. Seventeen members heard Ma Bryan Stowe present an paper on The Wesley Community House of Oklahoma City. Mrs J B Cogan read Gretden Home in South America and routine business was discussed for the next meeting at Mrs G W Andrus home on December 1.

R. S. Deway Girele No G. W. Andrus

Entertainers Host Chefe No 1 W B C W V Group

Mrs Warrenargo and Mrs Hany Hotchkiss entertained Chefe No 1 of the W B C 8 at the former home in Columbus last eve ning. Eighteen members attended with Mrs John Puller presiding in place of President Mrs Earl Hesbrouck. Plans for Christmas donations and party were discussed. A segigl hour followed and the hostesses served a Satad Tusich o the group.

G. S Columbus Warrenargo Hany Hotchkiss Homse John Puller Earl Hesbrouck Satad Tusicho

St Edward's PTA Bingo replaces fundraiser supper

St Edward's Parent Teachers Association cancels the animal sauer Kuauk supper and replaces it with a bingo game on Monday November 23 at the hall of the schwad. The event aims to net the same funds to carry on the organization's work and invites the general public to attend.

St Edward‘s Bt. Edward's Parent Teachers Association

Rotary Club viewers view state fish films shown here

Fourteen Corry Rotary Club members and guest Paul J. Abbot watched colored moving pictures on fish propagation. The State Fish Commission produced the films at various hatcheries, many shot underwater and described as quite colorful. A G Bauer and Nels Sorenson spoke, while Alms and Harry Wissinger operated the projector.

State Fish Commission Corry

Ronald Bergman Hosts Birthday Dinner

Ronald Bergman celebrated his birthday by entertaining a few friends at dinner last evening. A new dinner was enjoyed by Robert McClintock, Thomas Reed, Dick Hust and Donna Reed.

Ronald Bergman Robert McClintock Thomas Reed Dick Hust Donna Reed

Feed the Soldier Boy Well While on Furlough

A 1940s home cooking guide advises mothers to feed soldiers on furlough with baked ham and desserts. It details a 10 to 12 pound honey roasted ham, glazing with honey and spices, baking times, and steps to finish with a cloves studded glaze. It adds apple and fruit desserts, and suggests variations with pineapple peach and apricot balances.

Alexander George Wide World Food

THESE WOMEN A Soldier Sweetheart Captures Janet Kerr’s Dream

Janet Kerr, a Jersey stenographer, becomes Sweetheart of the AEP in Ireland and England. Corporal Alber Wexler, stationed with the ARP in the Emerald Isle, influences her future as she plans personal appearances for morale and hopes to join him abroad. She describes the romance, ambitions, and the censorship constraints shaping their letters.

Adelaide Kerr Wester Janet Barey Ireland England New Jersey Alber Wexler Nan Janeh Hollywood Hin Corporal Werler Jersey Janet Achor Ilerta Belmar N. Z Fort Monmoulin Albers Astiity Park Seth Signal Battalion Syd AEP Glee Isla Gamip Evans Ye Aef Albert London New York

Harmon Silvis Nuptials In New Cumberland WV

Mr and Mrs Hawry Silvis of Corry announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Belle to Harold Leroy Pearmon, son of Mr and Mrs Leroy B Harmon of Warren. The ceremony was performed by Rev Wayne W Moore at the Methodist parsonage in New Cumberland West Virginia on November a.

Club Meeting At East Main Street Hosts Bridge Awards

A SB Club gathering at Mrs. A Piet’s East Main street home featured two tables of bridge. Awards went to Mrs. Ire Wickwire and Mrs. Ray Wolford. The group plans a sun meet in two weeks with Mrs. Wolford.

A. Piet East Main Street Ire Wickwire Ray Wolford

Amici Sewing Circle Holds November Birthday Party

The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren in Christchurch met at the Red Cross rooms then at Mrs. Harley Smith’s home on East Wayne Street for a November birthday party. Members honored Mrs. Ronald Carter Mrs Gerald Bagley Mrs Gerald Lloyd Mrs Robert Reagle and Mrs William Talfast with a short business meeting led by President Mrs Halfast and hostess Mrs Henry Miller with Mrs John Days assisting. A three course dinner is planned at Mrs Floyd Dougherty’s home in two weeks.

Amici Sewing Circle United Brethren Christchurch Red Cross Harley Smith East Wayne Street Ronald Carter Gerald Bagley Gerald Lloyd Robert Reagle William Talfast Imeeting Mins. Halfast Tater Henry Miller John Days Floyd Dougherty

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