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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1944
Page
5
Wartime advice urges women to pamper footwear to extend life. Tips cover drying wet shoes slowly, polishing with appropriate products, cleaning leather types, and protecting shine to combat rationing effects and weather wear.
Miss Jule Demko daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Demio of Mele married George Sekerak son of Mrs. Susan Sekerak at St Nicholas Greek Catholic Church Erie noon ceremony with bridal party including Mrs. Andrew Balog Jr and Joan Kermas. Reception at Sunset and couple to live in Corry. Numerous local relatives attended and city residents were listed among guests and travelers.
Jon Wealey recently entertained the Rehoboth Class of the U B Church. Thirty attended with devotions led by Lyle Chase. Mrs. Glenn Humes, vice president, led the meeting followed by a social with mixed quartet numbers and a plate solo by Mrs. Leona Patmore.
The Danner home in Union City held a Thanksgiving dinner and birthday celebration yesterday for Mrs. Mum Danner Dorothy Aymong and Jackie Aymong. Attendees from Corry included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Danner and their son Terry, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Aymong and family, and Rev. B. L. King of Cambridge Springs.
William McIntyre of Meadville's Talon Zipper Co spoke last Friday at the Masonic Hall to about 50 attendees. He discussed the origin and manufacture of zingers while a refreshment committee served sandwiches beans relishes pie cheese and coffee.
The marriage of Elnora Preuss of Taylor Texas to George A. McQuiston of Corry occurred last Saturday at the Seventh Hoplist Church in Baltimore Maryland. The bride wore an aqua suit with black accessories. Mrs. Leslie S. Milter served as matron of honor and Arthur McQuiston acted as best man. The couple enjoyed a short honeymoon in Baltimore and Washington where Mr McQuiston is stationed.
Miss Clara Pierce of Cleveland entertained the Triple K Club at her home for the weekend. Guests from Corry and Erie attended including Mrs. Merle Capwell Miss Marion Smith Mrs. Herman Stelmer Miss Lillian Casley and Miss Laura Dodd. The group visited an antique show in Cleveland and enjoyed the outing.
Mr and Mrs John Lilie of South Second Avenue hosted a wedding shower for their granddaughter Mrs Ralph Crick the former Miss Louise McCray on Saturday evening. Twenty guests attended and cards were played with prizes won by Mrs Luther Gates of Torpedo and Mrs Lawrence Gates of Titusville. Refreshments were served and Mrs Crick received many gifts for her future home.
Corry Grange No 55 met in regular session Saturday evening with officers elected: Master Oscar Lindstrom Overseer William Akam Lecturer Pauline Swanson Steward Verner Swanson Chaplain Ruth Swart Gatekeeper Harold Brown Treasurer Ellen Bals Secretary Mabel Akam Assistant Steward Orel Tompkins Ceres Aud Akam Pomona Gladys Brown Flora Florence Brown Lady Assistant Steward Bertha Tompkins Pianist Mation Swart Executive Committee Harry Kimmey Axel Swanson Gust Wester and property Alma Lindstrom.
Miss Joyce Squier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Squier of Jamestown, married Willis E. Northrop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Northrop of Spartansburg, at the Falconer Methodist Church parsonage. Rev. Ralph Findley officiated. Miss Jean L. Haynes, maid of honor, wore brown with gold accessories. James Dustin served as best man.
Richard M. Hleby, Warren laundry representative, wed Mary E. Nelson of Warren at 6 pm Saturday. Rev. P. A. Galbreath officiated at First Methodist Church parsonage on West Pleasant Street. A small family group attended the ceremony before a brief wedding trip planned for the couple.
Formal Thanksgiving Prom at Corry High School to be held Wednesday evening in the Junior High School. Music by the Melony Weavers. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets have sold well and attendance is expected high.
Mr and Mrs Harry Lamane celebrated their birthdays at home on Mott Street Saturday evening with twelve guests in attendance. Words served as entertainment followed by refreshments hosted by the couple late in the night.
In New York Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, head of the Third Naval District, opened a $4,967,500,000 war loan drive urging replacement of about $100,000,000 in ships lost in the Philippine Sea. Baltimore reports 75 percent of December 2 Army Navy game tickets will go to $25 bond buyers as Treasury officials expect at least $38,000,000,000 of the bond goal from average citizens. About 6,000,000 volunteers will canvass door to door for buyers. Slip covers must be sturdy for chair use over time.
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