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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
5
Registrants will receive an order number and questionnaires. National lottery call decides eligibility. Boards classify men into four brackets from ready for service to various deferrals.
The Best the Band programs on NBC November 3 and 10 will originate from Memphis where Ted Weems and his orchestra are filling a dance engagement. The text mentions draft rules and medical examinations for first draft class members.
A flurry of society notes from Warren details Mrs Charles Pain traveling to Farrell Pennsylvania with Mr and Mrs Russell Byler for a family visit. Others plan trips to Cincinnati New York City Jamestown and Erie while high society names from Warren and nearby towns attend a Presbyterian rally led by Dr Raymon M Kistler at First Presbyterian Church.
A fragmented fashion preview describes a stylish heart shaped blouse with pleated black fabric and riched detailing. The item features a heart themed silhouette, hooked trim, and contrasting color notes echoing a late 1940s or vintage style sentiment.
Mrs. Bryan Stowe was installed as president of the newly founded Women’s Society of Christian Service at the church. Rev. P A Galbreath presided, with Stowe leading a devotional on Investing Our Heritage. Eight new members joined as dues and budget matters were settled and meetings planned as tureen dinners in November and December.
Corry teachers honor Carlton A Chaffee, instrumental music instructor, at a farewell dinner at the European hotel as he leaves for Midland, Pa. to join the school system. Sixteen teachers attended and presented him a gift. Mr. and Mrs. Windahl of West Washington street will move to Jamestown, N. B. Mr. Windahl works with Ex cel Metal Cabinet Co. Mrs. C Edwin Rafter returns to Corry from Findley Lake summer home and will reside at Hotel Corry.
Cleveland visitors Mrs Grimm and Lowry travel from Chicago to spend a few days with relatives, taking a scripted vacation week to relax and reconnect inOhio.
Mrs. Ross G Fehiman hosted the Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian church last evening for a 2 hour business and social gathering at her North Center street residence. After a brief business session guests enjoyed social hour and refreshments provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoff, Mrs. B. E. Anderson and Miss Marlon Smith. Halloween themed appointments marked the event. The next meeting is set for November 20 at Mrs. LeRoy Dickinson’s home on West Wayne street.
The Ladin Auxiliary of the V.F.W. held a regular meeting with seven members present. It was announced that Waller Sanders and Mrs. Briggs won merchandise prizes and plans were made to serve a public turkey dinner on Thursday, November 7.
The Len byLletton Ladies Missionary Society held its regular meeting at Mrs A O Sendboom Wright’s home yesterday. Sixteen members attended along with Mr E A Renout from Youngstown Ohio. Mrs C A Walllammon conducted the devotional period and Mrs F McCray led a brief business session. An interesting paper on Youth On The Highway was read by Mrs Whitilesey. Several leaders answered roll call with reports. The dist meeting at Sugar Grove is noted for Tuesday with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Harry B Smith assisting.
NBC singing star Charles Holland, a rising tenor, prepares for his New York debut at Town Hall on October 26. He plans to bypass ceremonies, check luggage at the airport, hail a taxi, and head straight to Radio City for his first view of the city, then ride to meet the sop for a direct express city entrance.
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