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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
5
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Richard Bachemer was chosen to lead the Inquisitors Club of Raymond Manufacturing Company for the coming year. Officers elected last evening at the Masonic Hall included President Richard Bachemer, President Gerald Staples, secretary and treasurer Raymond Meyer. Edward Feldt spoke at length on inflation. Fifty five members attended before refreshments followed the program.
Mr and Mrs H W Phillips of 408 Liberty announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Alma to George W Lawson of 184 West Frederick street son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Lawson No wedding date yet. Dominic Falcone and Louis Palcone are in Exe on business.
The Corry Senior High School Capella Choir directed by Lynn Price performed at the Kiwanis Club of Corry dinner meeting at the Rits venue. Selections included Alma Mater Tranquility Now The Day Is Over and Lullaby and Goodnight with solo and trio arrangements. Plans were advanced for an upcoming benefit bingo for hospital room redecorating.
Mrs Archie Shepard entertained her club members last evening at her Summer street home. The visit featured social visiting and a dessert course served to Mrs Rodney Knowlton Mrs William Bloss Mrs Robert Hunt and Miss Martha Combin.
Engagement of Miss Mildred Hurlbert to Louie Decker Jr was announced at a dorm parents party on Seventh Street Wednesday evening honoring Mr Decker who is leaving soon for military service. No wedding date set. Games awarded to Miss Mildred Davis and Douglas Mosher. Attendees included Miss Anita Briggs and Clinton McGee. Refreshments served.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren In Carleschurch met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Florence White's home on West Columbus Avenue with twelve members present. The vice president Mrs. Harris Watrous led devotions, followed by a brief business session. The group then spent the afternoon sewing for the Red Cross, and the hostess served refreshments.
Mrs Glenn Dickson entertained the five hundred club at her West Pleasant street home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs John Sheehan, Mrs Edward Jerome, Mrs Walter McElroy, and Mrs Morel Kolstee for travel. Attendees included Mrs William Johnson, Mrs Dorr Lark, and Mrs Marshall Hughes. The hostess served a salad course to close the evening.
The Sea tea at the Convent for Sisters of Mercy yesterday afternoon was a complete success with many donations received. Tea was served from 3 to 6 o'clock and many friends of the Sisters attended.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Snow of 238 West Smith Street at Corry Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Jay Woodworth of 10 Snyder Circle at Corry Hospital. A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Tony Payer of 63 Fast Pleasant Street at Corry Hospital. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Ralph Welcitt of 34 West Pleasant Street at the local hospital.
Over twenty members of the Catholic Daughters of America enjoyed a Hallowe en party at their club rooms last evening. Guests wore costumes with prizes going to Mrs Leo Hoylen Miss Ernestine Dempsey and Mrs Florence Hennan. Rooms were decorated to the Halloween custom and a lunch followed. The committee for the evening included Miss Mary Sullivan Mrs C Anderson Mrs Leo Mulderjok Mrs Paul Phelps Mrs Albert Ross and Mrs Leo Hoylen.
London born Estrid Dane, now in England, runs wartime baby clinics using gymnastics from a German specialist to treat crippling deformities. Her program now oversees about 500 infants weekly, aiding children with club feet and similar issues through exercises and care.
The Women’s Relief Corps met at the Masonic Temple yesterday at 2 30 PM to initiate two members, Mrs. Lucille Shaffer and Mrs. Virginia Leel. Mrs. Virginia Rhodes was elected delegate for the North East convention on Tuesday October 20 with alternate Mrs. Gladys Morton. Plans were made for twenty members to attend, and a ten dollar donation to the Red Cross for soldier kits was approved.
The radio listing details tonight’s programs across CBS NBC and other networks with acts from Lucille Manners to the Lone Ranger and Dorsey. A special note cites astrid Vernay of the Metropolitan Opera Company uncovering scrap steel used for a stage thunder device, contributing 28 pounds to the war effort.
John F. Connors, formerly of Hatch Vocational School, now enjoys a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and will report to Harvard University in November for specialized training. He recently retired from Pittsburgh after passing his physical examination related to the appointment, with Mrs. Connors and their son planning to stay in Cory for a time after his departure for Naval training. Connors, a native of Pittsburgh, had taught at Hatch Vocational before leaving to join the defense industry and also led evening and defense classes at Haten School.
Funeral services for the late Andrew Petersen were conducted at 2 30 yesterday afternoon in the Bracken Keating chapel with Rev William Hall officiating. Bearers included Thomas Boland John Boland Lee Shoemaker Bert Stockton Frank Spiesman and Hugh Clerk. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery with Cary Lodge of Elks in charge of grave committal services. Exalted ruler Guy Abbey esteemed leading knight Edward Berry esteemed royal knight William Roebrig esteemed lecturing knight Paul Stroup and chaplain Rev Francis J Graves served as acting officers. A delegation of Elks attended along with Mrs Mayme Potwin of Jamestown New York.
James Arden Barrows, 18, son of Fire Captain and Mrs. James Barrows of 687 Madison Avenue, volunteered in the U S Navy in May, reported missing in action. Telegram from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs says Navy Department regrets to inform that he is missing following action in the performance of his duty. details unavailable, delay expected.
Swollen Fotomac River and Wills Creek recede while communications stay limited. Officials say damage may run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as mud and debris clog streets. Mayor Conlon orders liquor stores closed and Maryland guards called up. Evacuations occur in Hancock and Williamsport as Potomac basin traffic slows and rail lines reroute. Local residents, visitors in Erie.
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