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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
5
Miss Hazel Weeks hosted the N F Club regular meeting last evening with all members in attendance. After a pleasant social hour they adjourned with plans for a forthcoming event in two weeks hosted by AL Merker and AL AL.
The Home League of the Salya Army met in the Hall on East Washington Street for a work session yesterday. A special song service and prayer preceded the day’s activities for men and relatives of church members. Edith Brady hosted and served at the close. Wednesday night the league sponsors a Halloween party at the Salvation Army Hall for the Sunday School youths.
VFW Auxiliary held a regular meeting at a posh home with good attendance. A communication was read about the Northwest County Council meeting to be held by Frankli on November 8th, with Havel Shuss Mys, Merle Amy and G. Reynolds named as delegates.
Miss Patricia Yohe daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray P Yohe of St East Bond street married William J Shamburg son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Shamburg at six thirty last evening Rev Gari L Heid pastor of St Elizabeths Church officiated at the church rectory The ceremony was witnessed by immediate families The bride wore wine velour afternoon gown with black accessories and white gloves Her sister Miss Jean Yohe attended in a light blue wool frock with brown accessories and a yellow rose cor sage Best man was Norma McElroy and Joan served as bridesmaid Reading and reception followed at the inn A short wedding trip to Alameda Cal planned after the ceremony They will return end of the week both graduates of Corry High School and the bride formerly worked at the Pennsylvania Electric Company Shamburg formerly with Avra Supply Mfg Corp and naval service vet.
Mrs J H Heerlein hosted the Sunday School class gathering at her North Center home with 27 in attendance. Dramas music and devotions were led by Mrs Joseph Sherwood and others, with Miss Myra Lon Heerlein at the piano and Mrs Wave Perkins and Mrs HG Wolfe winning contest awards. A buffet supper was served by Mrs G K Boyd and Miss Sara Muetnes.
The local American Legion Auxiliary schedules its officer installation on Friday evening October 29. The western director will preside via teleconference to oversee the ceremony and ensure attendance.
The 4 to 12 shift of the 500 Department employees enjoyed a plant party last evening to celebrate birthdays of Jerry Drake and Mrs. Mary Jackson. About 25 attended a broad nine plate dinner and the event closed the work shift.
The Presbyterian Missionary Group’s Women’s Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. O. A. Sandbuve’s home with fourteen members present. Mrs. John T. Colegrove conducted devotional service citing Psalm 37 and led readings. The society voted to send funds to the National Missionary Sewing Project for Toyesda. Mrs. Colegrove arranged host duties for the November meeting. refreshments were served.
A brief notice reports the birth of a baby at the local hospital, naming the parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Communt and the family address RD 1 Cory. The filing adds a customary welcome but provides few other details.
The W C T U meeting at Ay Willis Brown home opened with the singing of Prayer led by Mrs George Chiase and devotional remarks on God Is Our Refuge. A committee requested aid from local ministers and a drive for wearable clothing for Greek victims of Nazi oppression was approved with four boxes packed for service men and sunshine envelopes prepared for hospital patients.
Miss Ruth Soper is the guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Main Street in honor of Sonali. Jean Wong entertained Tuesday evening with twelve friends attending and games, a bride’s cake, and refreshments. Other guests included Mrs Dorr Clark, Mrs Boland, and numerous friends from Corry and nearby towns.
The event drew over 200 dinners at Fairview School with donations boosting the school. Mrs Russell Mevitli presided, aided by Mrs Hay Brynd and Mrs Gary ainseph, as patrons enjoyed a well attended community supper.
The Dorcas Class regular meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Nichols on Franklin Street. It was well attended as Mrs. G W Andrus led devotions and Mrs. Fred Birtow spoke on Four Commandments. A business session announced a fall rummage sale in the Grind Building on October 29 and 30, with plans for a painting bee to repaint old trays.
Hosts at Hotel Corry last night honored Gerald and Harold Hammond, twins entering the Marine Corps. Harmold leaves Friday for boot camp at Parris Island while Harold follows in November. Family presents gifts as Gerald Hammond, Harold Hasimond, and other Hammond relatives attend.
A. B. Ladies Aid of the United Brethren in Christ met at the parsonage host H Ray Harris presiding. They devoted time to sewing Red Cross garments after a devotional, with dessert served. Next meet at Mrs Leon Van Tassel for a tureen dinner and Rex law making assistance.
Sub-Deb members gathered for an evening at the Sun of Mbs Mary Loy Haight on East Bond Street. The event featured lively entertainment, music, and refreshments, with members enjoying a social time together.
Associated Press report from London notes Yugoslav partisans have expanded defensive actions into Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Montenegro, inflicting damage on German rail and supply depots. Brigades claimed victory near Cetinje, while along the Dalmatian coast German forces pressed around Sinj, Spit and Trogir. Guerrillas reportedly stormed German lines in eastern Croatia and, despite heavy losses, destroyed a tank, 250 freight cars, and three trucks. An unrelated line mentions a drill to bore diamonds using electric sparks.
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