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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
5
Observations note that digestion, storms, and temperature changes may affect silk worm growth. Separately, horses reportedly see the road better than humans at night due to light reflecting curtains behind their eyes.
The YWCA in Erie hosted a Nutrition Institute featuring Mrs. Ora Harper and Dr. Katherine Law Wright among others. Sessions covered nutrition for national defense, low cost foods, maternal and child health, and practical demonstrations. An audience of nurses, clinicians, and local officials attended, with exhibits and a closing literature inspection.
Mrs LaMonte Culbertson and Mrs Richard Harrison hosted at 23 Walnut Street to reveal the engagement and wedding date of Miss Emma Pavese, daughter of Teresa Pavese, to Clyde D Harris of Cleveland. The event featured bridge prizes and a late two course luncheon with yellow and blue decor.
Members of the Dorcas Glass of the Methodist church met for a tureen dinner and social hour at the church. Committee in charge included Mrs. Leland Johnston, Mrs. D. L. Chapman, Mrs. O. M. Hilburg and Mrs. E. S. Durham.
The October meeting of the New Era Club of the Presbyterian church gathered at Mrs. W Cox's East Wayne home. Twenty members attended as Miss Louise Whiteley led the business, arranging a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in the Wallace's Garage building on First avenue to sell sunflower dishcloths for club funds.
Fifteen members attended the V. P. W. Auxiliary regular meeting at the Home on West Washington street. Plants were discussed for forming a blanket club at the next meeting on October 15 and plans were made to attend the northwestern counties council Meeting at Meadville on October 16. A social meeting followed the evening's business session.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Gates announce the engagement of their daughter Isabel to Tolm J Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs Jay S Cole, of 525 Grand Street. No date or deficit set for the marriage.
Twenty one office girls from General Electric Erie were entertained by Mrs G Albert Sweet of Erie formerly Corry at Mead Park. Invited guests included Hazel Long Myrtle Walker Delia Walsh Elsie Welther Mary Condon Tess Richards Mary Walsh LaRetta Archer Jean Harrison Irene Sparaga Dan Shine Lang Myrtle Leach Marjorie Beanland Lucille Price Wilma Mays Nellie Folsom Ruth Guford Marie Gordon Tedra Walters Kathryn Howard and Rachel Carter.
The Corry band held its annual election of officers last evening in the West Mass rooms. Robert Brown was chosen president, Frank Wilcox vice president, J R Dearing secretary treasurer, Dr Hixy Rodes and Boyd Conway Merrill Lillie trustees, and William Loveland librarian. A buffet lunch followed, served by Louis Stor, Dusty May, and Harold Dangherty.
Mrs Rosemary Auer hosts the Five Hundred Club gathering at Dust Cangress Street. Prizes awarded to Mrs Wesley Seumens Mrs Peter Russell and Mrs C Ti Anderson. Attendees listed include Mrs Paul Auer Miss Tha Watrous Miss Isabelle Edwards and Amélis Vanderhoof.
The occasion marks the marriage of Maye Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Allen of RB Brie to Benet A. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Benest R. Smith of Venango. The ceremony occurred at the Baptist parsonage Saturday at 3 a.m. Rev James O Belman officiated with attendants Doris Wood Maynard Donwhue Rabat Seni-Jey Harborreck present. A wedding dinner followed at Hotel Corry.
Mrs Carl Sullivan gave a 2 P M luncheon for friends. Attendees included Mrs J A McLaughlin Mrs Charles Wood of Corry Miss Alice Pease Mrs Florence Hitchcock Miss Mabel Chesley Mrs Edgerton and Mrs Euwards of North East. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Edgerton and Mrs Wood.
A dinner party at 930 East Plowsnn Street celebrated Frank Lillie's birthday. Attendees enjoyed a ham supper, green decorations, and two large birthday cakes. Mr. Lal Was received several gifts.
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