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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1944
Page
4
Neighbors in Corry share updates on servicemen and workers during wartime. Tedh Set, Raymond Wile, and others are mentioned as abroad or en route, while Charlotte Ann Roberts and Amy Jatre are noted for assignments and WAVEs. Local scenes include hospital stays, Red Cross canteen visits, shipyard tasks, and bake sales with the hospital auxiliary reporting a record rummage sale.
A report on last week's rummage sale at the November Hospital Auxiliary session noted $15200 raised. New hospital superintendent Edwin F. Saunders was introduced by president Mrs. Boag. Plans were made to replenish linen supplies and appoint donation week committees for the annual drive from both business and residential sections. Donation week runs November 13 to 18.
Mrs O T Robbins hosted the East South Street gathering Monday. Roll call featured a modern verse piece and president Mrs John S Colegrove led a routine business session. Miss Lena Cohen reviewed current best sellers and listed favorites from Betty Smith to Bob Hope. Hostess served sandwiches tarts and coffee as the group planned a November 20 meeting with Mrs J E Young.
W S C S No 1 holds its monthly session with Mrs John Pinson, three visitors, and twenty two members attending. Mrs Russell Clink presided over a brief business meeting as devotions opened the gathering. Plans were made for next Monday's church dinner and contests were held before adjourning.
The United Brethren Church hosted the wedding of Evelyn Ploss and Ernest E. Button last Saturday at 3 PM. Rev. H. Ray Hartis officiated as Evelyn wore a white lace over satin gown and carried red roses, with bridesmaids in charteuse and orchid pom poms and best man Lawrence Bucks.
The N B Club met last evening at Mrs. Frank Fitchs home in Fairhaven with eight members and two guests including former member Mrs Julia Meehan and Mrs Havel Taylor. A short business meeting followed by games and music was enjoyed. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Leon Loss Mrs Mocien and Mrs Mabel Nellie. Mrs Bely Waebsler marked her birthday with a cake and tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs Leon Bios East Smith Street in November.
Mrs. James L. King departed for Artesia Indiana to join Pvt. James King after ten days at Northwest street home. A W Dyckes of Fairport Harbor Ohio visited Corry and Sherman relatives. Glenn Shepard Eric returned home after weekend with George Malek in Preciit HM Miss Many Lou Merinidis went back to Corry after Sunday in Pittsburgh. Lou Kowalski heads to Dallas on Aero Supply trip. Rev Wilmer Heffer travels to Reynplayney for meetings. Katherine Reynolds nurse at St Vincent Erie returns to studies. her parents N Reynolds East South street. Mr and Mrs Sullivan of West Gyreh street visit Sullivan's mother in Tuustille Clifton Weber Washington DC returned home after visit with Corry relatives. Mrs C F B Shoop East Frederick street returns to Corry after visit with sister in Kane.
About 150 relatives and friends gathered at the Grange Hall to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Trving Te Winkle on their 40th wedding anniversary. The program featured a reenactment of the couple’s wedding, songs by local singers, a poem, and remarks by Rev. Gerrit Timmer. Out‑of‑town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Garret Groters and others from Nort East and Cony.
Mrs Frank Wilcox hosted the Mentor Club at her Bush Main Street home. Miss Mary Anderson, president, led a program on refugees with twelve members and three guests present. New members were welcomed: Mrs Harley Johnson and Miss Louise Whiteley. The next session will be in November when Miss Anderson will entertain.
Girl Scout Troop No. 39 met Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church with 35 scouts answering roll call. The meeting opened with the horseshoe formation for the flag ceremony, followed by patrols and a goodnight circle. Loch Lomond noted as Scotland's largest lake.
At a church dinner the Methodist Sunday School elected officers led by R. S. Dawe as Superintendent and O. A. Johnson as assistant. Others include Mrs. H. S. Vaughn as secretary, Miss Hang Johnson as treasurer, Mrs. Nicolas Bogden as pianist, and W. B. Stowe with Mrs. Irvin J. Young as primary and junior department heads. A Christmas program is planned for December 23 with Mrs. E. J. Barr, Mrs. W. B. Stowe, and Miss Lois McCray listed to serve.
Valuing a new mother Mrs May Roberts and Mrs Walling, who are leaving Corry soon, were honored at a luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs H A Gilbert and Miss Bess Wilson at Hotel Corry. Twenty one dined amid purple mums and a menu of bouillon chicken patties peas salad date and nut cake with ice cream. Prizes went to Mrs James MacInnes and Mrs Murray Olds. Gifts were given to the guests of honor. Mrs Roberts sails to Key West Florida and Mrs Walling to Schenectady New York, both departing midNovember.
The B P W Club met in the Horn block club rooms at oclock. President Miss Lillian Murray led business and two new members were voted in, Miss Mary Hopkins and Miss Jean Amalfi. Reports covered district meetings, plans for a 1945 state convention, and a social gathering at Jewell Flower Shop. A forum on Are We Part Time Citizens was held after readings, followed by a lunch.
In a joint meeting of the Corry and Union City Ministerial Associations at the United Brethren Church Corry officers were elected for the year Rev Ray Harris was named president Rev Wilmer Heffer vice president Rev Francis Whiteman treasurer and repairer Plans were announced for the Thanksgiving service at 7 48 oclock Wednesday evening November 22 at the Nazarene Church Rev PA Galbreath to preach the sermon
On New York radio stations on November 7 the networks plan full election coverage including shortwave and television. NBC CBS and Dumont stations in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Los Angeles will visualize results with a schedule extending beyond the usual sign off. Regular programs are largely canceled with commentary and fill ins.
Washington November 7 The Navy Department announced a curtailment of inland Coast Guard activity to release men for duty aboard ships and at overseas bases and in west coast ports. The order described as a lessening of the war effort but a shift in emphasis. Earl of Strathmore dies at Glamis Castle aged 89 father of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain Lord Strathmore had been ill for about a month and his condition worsened over the weekend.
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