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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1944
Page
5
A California report notes that only a few people out of a hundred are free from denial disease, calling it by far the most common human ailment. The source cites expert opinion from state health authorities and highlights widespread dental health concerns.
Last evening the Leadership Training Class of St Pauls Lutheran Church held its final session. Rev John Waite of Spring Creek gave an inspirational message to attendees. A recreation program followed, with refreshments served by four ladies from the class.
Miss Pauth Messenger daughter of Mr and Mrs L Messenger and Everett Eastman son of Mr and Mrs Fay Eastman were married at the First Methodist Church in Texas on Friday November with Rev Gip bons officiating A reception followed at the Del Walt Hotel The couple plan a wedding trip to San Benito Both are Corry High School graduates and prior to marriage Mr Rastmatt worked at Raymond Mig and Mrs Bastian was employed at Trill Indic ator Company
Dr. Morgan G Barnes of Grave City visited the Rotary Club at the Hotel Comy last evening. He discussed The Place of Rotary to World Affairs and noted Stalin’s recognition of Rotary value. He spoke about postwar plans for Russia and Germany and met with club leaders after the meeting.
A surprise birthday party was held on the street for Maury Gertrude, Miss Hannan’s daughter, with pink and white decorations and a centerpiece cake. Attendees included Pegey Hughes, Joan Feeney, Geraldine Sulli van, Mary Jean Sullivan, Hue Sparks, Theresa Laird, Mary Ann Sullivan, and the honored guest. Mrs Hallmen served sand Withes cocoa ice cream and cake, and Miss Hannan received many beauti ful pitts.
Violet Sweet daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Sweet of Clymer wed Bt Ralph Tripp son of David Tripp of Corry on October 12 1944 in Bangor Maine. Pvt Tripp wore a blue dress with silver accessories and carried roses. Matron of honor Mrs Hervey McDonald wore a fuchsia dress with white accessories. Pfc Sceley Pursian stood as best man.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church met with 12 in attendance. They packed 27 fruit baskets for shut ins and sick members, including fruit, nuts, candy and cookies, with coffee served afterward.
A group of five Indies shared a dinner at Tarbell's honoring Mrs Greene. The gathering included Mrs Hazel Shuss Mrs Ethel Stapleton Mrs Haight and other guests with Mrs Henry Gene and Mrs Darbell's Ti noted among attendees.
Local residents plan weekend and holiday stays with family across Erie, Meadville, Jamestown, and beyond. Students like Barbara Anderson and Gene Parsons return from Allegheny and Indiana State Teachers College, while many families host relatives at homes on Park, West Pleasant, East Frederick, and North Center streets.
Three hundred parents and friends attended the junior high open house in the Second Ward building. Teachers showed classrooms and work layouts while the student government officers were installed by Holland Morgan. The 170 voice chorus performed and officers sworn in include Jack Whitehead as vice president and William Kingsley as secretary-treasurer. The program ended with the pledge and The Star Spangled Banner.
Two Corry youths, Helen Beckwith and Margaret Jane King, have enlisted in the Coast Guard Women's Reserve SPARS after passing required tests. Both daughters live on North Center Street. Beckwith worked at Aero Supply, King at Conry Jamestown Mfg Corp. They expect to depart for training at Miami Beach Florida before Christmas.
Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple a dinner meeting preceded temple degree work for a class of candidates. Forty five attended with Mrs Earl Haight as chairperson, assisted by Mrs Wilbur Rickers Mrs Lawrence Davison and Mrs Wallace Youns. Levi B Taylor E Grand Junior Warden of Greenville was the guest speaker and was accompanied by Mrs Taylor of Greenville alongside numerous guests from Titusville and Union City.
Wargil hosted a Tuesday birthday gathering for Betsy Ross and Bessie Castrantas with a 4 pm supper and social visiting until 9 pm. Miss Castratilas then boarded a train to New York City for a short trip. guests included Wilma Packo Estella Johnson Florence Strigler Marian Davis Marjorie Lathrop and Elizabeth Daniels.
Mrs Clarence Tripp and Mrs Ralph Tripp hosted at Mr and Mrs Ray Coffs Columbus home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of sandwiches, cake and coffee in the evening.
The Concord School held a Thanksgiving and Citizenship program featuring student performances. Rex Spaulding led the film salute, Wilma Rue Magram led the pledge, and a sequence of songs poems recitations and a play followed with Miss Jone Tinson as pianist and Mise Jounne Koy jmikoski announcing the program.
A Western Army Corps recruiter will be in Corry on November 29 to interview women ages twenty to fifty with a minimum two years of high school. Interviews at the City Building will run from 2 PM to 6 PM. Applicants may choose Air Force, Ground Force, or Army Service Forces if accepted.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening in the P hall with good attendance. Mrs. Oscar Frits led the routine business meeting. Prizes were won by Mrs. Frits and Mrs. Ronald Carter. door prize went to Mrs. Frank Hepler. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harvey. Participants Lovelaid Mrs. John Ohrn and Mrs. G. W. Akam attended.
The Mary Martha Glass of the Presbyterian Church held a harvest shower for Miss Mary Anderson on South Center Street last evening. Visiting guests entertained the honoree and she received many canned goods as gifts. A lunch of sandwiches cookies and tea was served.
The Union City card club met at a member’s home for a bridge evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. S. E. Anderson Mrs. Lester Datiner and Mrs. F. Lowe Edwards. The next meeting will be December 12 at Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh’s Hast Wayne street for a Christmas party.
The Amici Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Gerald Sant Irving Street with 23 in attendance. Ms. Marshall Sherwood presided. two blankets were purchased for the Quincy Orphanage and two baking baskets with sewing cases were shared by the ladies. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Henry Kennedy Mrs. Chrles Patterson and Mrs. Harley Smith.
Mrs Bruce Klisworth entertained her card club on Tuesday evening with two tables of contract. Mrs Walter Ross won high honors and a lunch of cranberry salad cake and coffee was served. Miss Leora Stranshaw will host the group next Wednesday evening.
An ad claims Thompson's Borsoma Tablets stimulate kidney action and relieve backache and dizziness described as kidney fatigue. It urges purchase from druggists and notes a laxative product for sale, stating users will feel better and achieve healthier overall well being.
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