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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
5
A fragmented report notes a disruption affecting rural power lines. Details scarce but authorities investigate cause and scope, with crews deployed to restore service and assess outages across affected communities. Weather and terrain may hinder immediate repairs.
The readable fragment mentions individuals and locations such as a county and an arm tied to a junior at a school. Details are unclear but indicate an event or note involving local figures and place names in a regional context.
The Sciota Community Aid met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur Miller’s home with ten members and one visitor. They spent the afternoon sewing Red Grass nightshirts. The next Aid meeting will be held as a Christmas party.
The United Brethren in Christchurch Ladies Aid Society met yesterday at Mrs Leroy Dickinsons home on West Wayne street with eleven members and a visitor. After a routine business session the group sewed garments for the Needlework Guild and enjoyed refreshments. Next meeting planned by Mrs Pred Schreus with seasonally themed provisions.
Miss Beatrice Godel daughter of Jacob Godell of Kane married Floyd Mors of Bradford in Kane at the Methodist church. Rev George H Palmer officiated. Bride given by her father, sister Mrs Byencer matron of honor, Mr Spencer best man. Only close relatives and friends attended. Bride attended Kane High School and worked for W H Davis. groom works in Ajax Iron Works machine shop. They moved into their new apartment at 1154 North Center Street after the ceremony.
Rev James Belman of the First Baptist church will address College Women's Club members at next Monday evening's meeting at the Hotel Coriy at 7 20 oclock A book review by Mrs Lombard will also be given The organizing committee includes Mrs Bogardus Mrs Bogden Mrs Brown and others from local households and churches
Mary Gertrude Hannan was surprised at her home on West Washington street Thursday evening when about twenty friends feted her on her birthday. Attending were Misses Mary Jean Sullivan Joan Feene Peggy Hughes Rita Sparks Mary Ann Sullivan Geraldine Sulivan Theresa Laird Katherine Reynolds and Messrs Thomas and James Jansen Daniel Dyckes Thomas Payer Joe Sarnick Blain Hyos Franke Was cak Richard and James Hand William and James O'Brien. A cake and coffee were served. Miss Hannen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hannen.
Malcolm Dearing celebrated his seventh birthday yesterday at home on West Washington Street. Family and friends enjoyed an afternoon of games and contests with Shirley Mae Shaffer winning first prize in the peanut hunt. A lunch with a birthday cake followed at a red and igresa decorated table.
UK guest speaker at the Catholic Daughters of America meeting described the Red Cross blood donor system. Mrs Leo Hayward chaired the business session. Mrs Mayme Wood was named chairwoman for Mercy Sisters fundraiser. Mrs James Wharton led evening entertainment. Mrs Tata Wharton named arrangements chair. Committees presented gifts and planned January program under Victory War Speakers Bureau. Next meeting set for December 1 with Mrs S. A. Ravel as committee chair.
North East hosts a social shower in honor of Ruth Powers bride elect. U Melvin Davis entertained guests at her home with bridge and games. Mrs Harold Bures won the floating prize, while others from Corry attended. Ruth Powers received numerous gifts as the hostesses served a salad lunch late in the evening.
Broadcasts announce Mrs Roosevelt’s return from Britain with two airings this week on WHC and Mojunl, plus a Victory sing in Philadelphia. Evening line up includes ANBC and GBS networks with programs from Kate Smith, Bob Hope, and aviation drama. Tomorrow’s plans feature college football broadcasts Ohio State vs Michigan and Minnesota vs Wisconsin.
Mrs. Charles Weston leaves for Watt with sister Mrs. Jack Garber of Erie while Mrs. HN. Squire visits business in Erie. G W Lang of Linden, Ni joins Rijmond Manufacturing on a business trip. Louis A Shofer returns from furlough at Fort Rep ives Camp. Roy Root travels to Madison Wisconsin to visit son Raymond on Army radio corps graduation. Edward Gibas ships out to Buffalo Coast Guard station after a furlough. Leon J. Frank and family head to James town New York for a three week revival. daughter Anne accompanies them. Mrs. Sam Tryine and Dr. and Mrs. Mosler return from New York City. Mrs. Charles Burke of Cleveland visits Spying Street residence of Mrs. William F. Myers for weekend guests.
Kiwanis Club outlines a benefit bingo party planned to raise funds for redecorating the Cory hospital club room. The dinner meeting listed William Coon as chairman with Thomas McCoy, Richard Rossbacher, and Walter Scott on the committee. Bent Weldon guided bingo arrangements with Rod and Gun Club guests assisting. Tentative plans also suggested a Christmas party on December 1st with ladies as guests. Group singing directed by Lynn Rice augmented the program with Mrs. Rice at the piano.
James Maine, bound for army induction this Saturday, was honored by coworkers with a seven o'clock dinner at the Hotel Cony. A meal was served and Maine received several useful gifts along with best wishes from the Raymond Mfc Co. shop group.
Junior High PTA meeting featured a patriotic program after the regular session. Clyde Henton performed an accordion solo, Mrs. E C Barnes delivered a talk on supporting the war effort, and a student tableau titled Call to Citizens impressed attendees. Theresa Borniak sang a finale vocal solo We May Pray.
Miss Yvonne Main was feted at a dinner party held Wednesday evening at the Boston House. Ten guests enjoyed a delicious steak dinner at eight o'clock and presented corsage and floor lamp gifts. Attending were Mrs Clair Linendell, Mrs Richard Stedman, Mrs Richard Morton, Mrs Dean Houser, and the Misses Barbara Orn, Betty Lita, Corinne Cullen, Anne Shields, and Grace Waterhouse.
Mr and Mrs A Mountain entertained Werbiesday evening at a family dinner for their son Wilford who leaves soon for army service. Eleven attended a turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs Norman Mountain of Adrian Michigan visiting here were also present.
A list of births includes Verdoer Garheyn son of Mr and Mrs John Gourneen at Stem Memorial hospital Union City. John Jackson and spouse welcomed a son at Corry Hospital 214 East Columbus Avenue. A child born to Erin Fenton Caryy Re Dy t and a daughter born to Joe Malek at Carr hospital Franklin Street.
The Rehoboth Class of the United Brotherhood Church hosted a gathering at Carl and Mrs Lyons home. Members discussed packing Christmas boxes for men in the armed forces and praised prize winner Mrs Barton Smith. Refreshments were served. next event set for December 7.
The Pairview B A met Thursday afternoon at 3 15 with thirty parents and friends present The regular business meeting was led by President Mrs Chiles Stormes Mrs Helen Brown gave a short flag salute The program included a tale on The Coming of the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving by Nimoy Wood songs by Evelyn Anderson Virginia Fay Betty Wood Lucille Stormes Rita Varasso and Catalfd a poem by Dorothy Sherwood and two vocal solos by Mrs Albert Pay Refreshments were served by Mrs William Hallast Mrs Eugene Dunfield and Mrs Fred Anderson.
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