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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
5
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Barbara Lee Group was honored at a party hosted by her mother yesterday after my. The ninth birthday included games and contests with Jims Raé Inéran Delores Chambers Barbara Karkowski and Nancy Orn winning prizes. Mrs Group was assisted by Miss Evelyn Clark and served ice cream and cupcakes in pink and yellow. Favors of small Dutch quines were given to each guest. Barbara Lee received many gifts. They enjoyed a matinee at the theatre.
Kiwanis Club guests enjoyed a dinner for forty at seven with red white and black candle decorations and a penny and defense stamp centerpiece. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Chris Christensen and Vice President William Coon with Kenneth Bowirdus as secretary treasurer. The new board includes Dr. W W Graham Dr B S Weed Lawrence Davison Carl Wengert Crawford Woods Don Williams and Gray Stine. Activities featured a radio broadcast format program headlined by William Coon Mary Graham and Lynn Rice with violin solos and choral numbers. Prizes defense stamps were awarded to Claerice Wallace and Mrs Richard Rossbacher.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting with many attendees. They planned to sew slip covers for Terry Point hospital for veterans and will meet with Mrs Mary Murray on November 24 to do the work. A social hour followed, with refreshments served by Mrs Tov Stowe and Mrs Frank Gravino.
The Rebekah Helping Hand Club met in regular session with twenty three members attending. The group spent the afternoon sewing for Od Fellows Homes and planned packing boxes for Meadville orphanage and a Pittsburgh home for the needy. Next meeting will be Tuesday November 24 with a 5 o'clock supper. committee included Mrs Harvey Loveland and Mrs John Obrn.
Miss Mary Higgins entertained her club at her Grand street home last evening in a dinner party honoring Mrs. Menvyn Nast the recent bride. Attending were Mrs. Arthur Schepprier Mrs. Betty Lita Mrs. Paul Phelps Mrs. Edward Roach Mrs. Leo Mulderick Miss Lynch and Mrs. Nast. The honored guest received many gifts from friends.
The Harvest Home Festival at St Pauls Lutheran Church will be held during Sunday morning service on November 15. Fruits, vegetables, and other donations for Bethesda Home will be brought to the altar. Rev Yeaney will conduct the service and the church will be open Saturday afternoon for donations.
Mrs William Reed was guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon party hosted by Mrs Claude Fralick at her Lemon Street home. Field contests were enjoyed with Mrs Paul Labowski and Mrs Reed winning awards. Later relents were served and Mrs Reed received a gift from her friends.
George Mennor was feted by the 960 department of the Aero Supply for his upcoming army induction. A steak dinner at the Boston Hotel served thirty two Aero employees, and Mr Meh awarded a pen and pendant to Mennor from the group.
Several families and individuals are listed traveling or visiting relatives this week. Mrs. C. W. Shayer heads to Spring City Pennsylvania to see her son Robert Shayer while Lieut. Sarah Shayer is stationed at Indiantown Gap and will spend the weekend nearby. Additional notices mention Mrs. Willard Jones and Mrs. Ronald Gates in town for the day, Mrs. C. A. McCluitosk and daughter Coletta visiting Clintock's parents in Erie, and Mrs. A. A. Merker and grandson Tackie heading to Erie for a stay with Mrs. A. H. Schmeider. Other absences include Mrs. Lyle Colby and Mrs. Clarence Mixer returning from Johnsonburg, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Morrissey and Mrs. A. G. McTaughlin's group from Washington and Lima visiting the Romney household, and Bermuda-based 4.C. M. Win, P. Wail and Staman Joseph A. Wail returning to their posts after a visit with their mother on East Main Street. Walford Mountain of Harrisburg is visiting relatives on Church Street before military service next Friday.
Betty Clarke advises on practical hand care for workers. She stresses frequent use of hand cream to protect against grime and wind, a fire brush to remove stains, and weekly manicures with cuticle oil. Polish is optional and patience matters to maintain softness and pliability.
Mrs John Westley entertained Thursday evening at her Bil street home honoring Mrs Howard Van Tassel. Ladies enjoyed an evening of sewing and visiting. A dessert lunch followed served by Mrs Westley assisted by Mrs Sorenson Pish Sherwood. Mrs Van Tassel received heartily from the group.
Mr and Mrs John Davis hosted a family dinner at the Air Restaurant on Thursday evening honoring George Glenn Davis before his base assignment at Norfolk Virginia. The event recognized his service with the U S Navy and marked his furlough status.
Dorothy Roe surveys teen fashion as two-tone saddle shoes fall from favor after a government ban. Students favor shiny moccasins and oxfords with bright color accents and autographs, while teachers promote practical alligator leather and sturdy feathered styles for school and play.
The Women s Benéfit Society held its officer election at Mrs Mary Murray s West Church Street home. District deputy Mrs Ruth Pina of Erie presided. Elected were President Mrs Marp Clark. first vice president Mrs Mary Kimmy. recording secretary Mrs Tela Haight. treasurer Mrs Mary Pat tersa. chaplain Mrs Kathryn Younes. lady of ceremonies Mrs Sarah Zalzneck. Social hour followed the meeting. next gathering set for Wednesday December 5 with a potluck dinner.
Hollywood reports the engagement of screen star Jinx Falkenburg to J. Reswan McCrary, former editor at the New York Daily Mirror, announced by her studio. McCrary and the late Sarah Brisbane’s daughter were previously divorced in 1939. they had a son. Falkenburg earlier modeled in New York before entering films.
A wedding took place at United Brothel Church last evening with Rev I Ray Harris performing a ceremony uniting Miss Gertrute Carroll and Merle Van Cise. The bride wore rust velvet and brown gold hat. corsage yellow florin roses. After a reception for immediate family, the couple planned a short wedding trip before he goes to Camp Pickett Virginia.
A thrift, nutritious beef and vegetable soup recipe using bones and meat. Simmer 2 to 3 hours with onions celery turnips carrots and tomatoes, strain, chill, skim fat, then return meat and vegetables to finish until tender for a hearty, stick-to-the-ribs meal.
Hollywood reports actress Mary Astor plans to file for divorce from her third husband Del Camp. The couple, married in Yuma in February, share son Tony age about two and a half. Astor’s first husband was Kenneth Hawks who died in 1930, second husband Dr. Franklin Thorpe, with whom she divorced in 1935 and a daughter Marilyn.
A group of Indies enjoyed a dinner at Hotel Corry last evening at 0:30 o clock and then met at Mrs Claude W Jones home to play bridge. Awards went to Mrs Arch Lyns of Port Allegany as first and Mrs Walter A Scott second.
Mrs Joseph Bean entertained Wednesday evening at her First avenue home with guests from her bowling team. Attendees included Miss Helen McCray, Miss Geneva Quérreveld, Miss Esther Quérreveld, and Mrs Harmon McEray as they shared dinner in a sociable gathering.
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