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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1942
Page
5
At the close of a business meeting the hostess, aided by Mrs. Stella Hastings and Mrs. Roser Brown, served high refreshments to attendees.
The marriage of John E. Burik of Columbus RD 1 to Anne Shefcheck daughter of Amy and Mrs George Shefcheck Uniontown Pa took place October 24 at St John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church Uniontown officiated by Rev Peter Dolinay. The couple reside in Columbus RD 1.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW met at the post rooms and approved a twenty five dollar contribution to the airport support fund. Three new members were admitted and a social period followed.
Ensign Richard Ney applied for a marriage license with actress Miss Garson in Santa Monica. Ney 29 and Miss Garson 31 plan a weekend ceremony at her Bel Air residence. Both have prior marriages, and Ney is on a two week Navy furlough after receiving his commission October 24.
Duard May was elected president of the Corry Band for the ensuing year at a Wednesday rehearsal. Robert Brown remains director. Newly elected officers include Harold Ratlsoher as vice president, Donald Moorhouse as secretary and treasurer, Lloyd Lille and Wilbur Bickers as trustees, with Whrenlins and Dr. Harry Rhodes, Mervillrillie and Touls Storer among the trustees. A lunch followed the rehearsal served by a committee.
The N. F. Club met last evening at Mrs. Frank L. Heath's home on Franklin Street with six members present. The evening included sewing and visiting and refreshments were served. Mrs. A. A. Merker will entertain the club in two weeks.
New footwear features glass cord soles crystal and plastic variants with waterproof corded and wood substitutes offering pliability. Novel shoes promise comfort while exotic designs outpace traditional care in checkrooms. A Paris hatter debuts an opera hat built on folding springs covered with glossy fabric.
A daughter was born October 17 at Warren General Hospital to Mrs Tonie Lucia. She is the daughter of Mrs Joseph Barroe of this city. A son was born this morning at Coty Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Grice Jr of 131% West Church Street. Mrs Grice was formerly Florence Holden.
Charity Martin, wife of governor-elect Edward Martin, says she will step back from politics and not pursue the role of first lady. She notes she has no aspirations for public office and plans to assist in the mansion while remaining outside political leadership.
Mrs Porter Alley and Mrs Allen Dahlsharid hosted a post Halloween gathering at the former’s home on Fast Congress street last evening. Twenty two guests attended in costume with prizes awarded to Mrs John Preto Miss Helen Rowe Miss Adele McCray and Miss Elizabeth Lanston. The evening featured games and a treasure hunt with elaborate Halloween decorations enhancing the festive mood.
The Corry Women’s Bowling Association held a Buy A Bomber bingo at Muchitusts Hall. Mrs Van Drecar chaired with help from members. Flora Bailey won a War Bond prize and Henry Hickle claimed the jackpot. Officials expect over $100 raised to be sent to the national association.
Mrs Russell Briggs presided as hostess for the New Era club monthly gathering. Mrs N R Dickson led devotional, Mrs Arthur Cochran led the hymn, and Mrs Gilber Boyd read Chinese poetry. After business, a social hour followed with games won by Mrs Raymond Barnes and Miss Belen Fordyce.
The Cory Senior High Tri-Hi- held its annual initiation and candle lighting ceremony last evening at 7 90 oclock in MG A rooms on First Avenue. Thirty new members were received with officers led by President Jean Curtis and Mistress of ceremonies Eileen Graham. Refreshments followed as guests arrived.
The Dorcas class hosted a dinner at the Methodist church with proceeds noted. Members then went to the Red Cross rooms to assist in making surgical dressings. The election of officers occurred October 2 and 4, with a profitable sum reported. The committee included Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. Lawrence Davison, Mrs. Kin, Mrs. Durham, Mrs. Stanley Nichols and Miss Harriett Myers.
Mrs. Robert Pierle of the USO national women's committee offers rules for writing to service members. Avoid war details and political controversies, share cheerful family news, local sports events, and achievements, and keep letters brief, frequent, and positive.
Word has come of the marriage of Joe Scheyer of Baltimore and Miss Anna May Bediner formerly of Corry. The ceremony was at 10 a.m. Monday October 5 in St Pauls rectory Washington. The bride’s sisters Mary and Pauline Bedner attended. A wedding dinner at the Hotel Annapolis followed. The couple then departed for Philadelphia.
Miss Morente Lawson received a warm bridal shower hosted by Mrs Huvene Powers and guests at the home of Mrs Ros Gibas. Several prizes were awarded including Mrs George Newton and Miss Frances Sperry with other winners noted. thirty-two guests attended as refreshments were served.
Mrs Clarence Lowe entertained the Krazystes Club at her home last evening. Awards for flys hundred were won by Mrs Harry Paulson and Mrs John Chen Jr. Later the hostess served well as carne Iuch to several members including Mrs Alan Hasbrouck Mrs Robert Hunt and others.
Villages along Poland’s coast observed the annual sprat harvest festival. Young men in festive dress went house to house reciting prayers for a prolife harvest, ending with a carnival and dance.
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