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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
5
Fourteen members of the Baptist Ladies Aid Society spent yesterday at the home of Mrs. W. N. 128 on Marion Street. They completed the Needlework Guild quota of twenty two garments and did additional sewing for the Red Cross. A tureen dinner was served at noon. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Jones's home.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Leo Higley of Gorry Rd 1.
Evelyn Smith of Niagara II and Howard Tressler of Sherman were married at the Findlay Lake parsonage with a reception at Camp Findley Hall. Guests came from Charles Pa Homer City Lewistown Buffalo Kenmore Niagara Pills Corry North East and Springboro. The couple will live in Niagara Falls where both work at Carborundum Co. Arlene Crosby returned from Buffalo NC after Ralph Sullivan funeral services.
Miss Genevieve Goodwill and John J. Maloney united in marriage at St Thomas Church by Rev Pather Hickey with Rev Francis J Graves assisting. Attendants included Miss Jean Sweetland and Miss Patricia Goodwill. A wedding breakfast followed and a reception at the groom's home. The couple will reside in Corry where the groom works for Raymond Co.
An old feature advertorial outlines easy bake recipes for novice bakers. It describes Devil's Food and Black Sambo Cakes with step by step mixing, filling, and frosting guidance. It includes caramel syrup, batter dough, and storage tips emphasizing learning by observing adults and practicing at home.
Corry residents contributed to Bundles for Britain with Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillette as chairman. The shipment to Erie included twenty four socks, twelve scarves, ten wristlets and two dozen vees sweaters. A second batch advised on nylon underwear care and washing methods for delicate garments.
At a Wright street meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary Society Miss Margaret MacDonald led devotional time and Miss Lotta Bonsteel was chosen treasurer succeeding the late Mrs F B Whittlesey who had held the post for thirty one years. Mrs A D Colezroye spoke of the late Mrs Whittlesey as a fine Christian woman. Mrs H E Smith sang Beautiful Garden of Prayer. The program featured a review of The Church in Action by William Paton DD. Mrs A H Fullerton of New Castle visited. Mrs Sandburg and Mrs Nellie Cass served dessert.
Herbert Trisket was honored by friends at a birthday surprise party at his Columbus home. Eighteen guests attended, enjoyed games, and received prizes from Mrs. Edyvin Windahl Mrs. Garrett Wiggers and Mrs. Donald Wiggers. Refreshments followed as gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
Corry Camera Club met at West Park Place home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lombard. Blaine Wallace presented and narrated personal photography with ten members, a guest Miss Ruth Bennett, and Mrs. Eli Ames. Lombard served Halloween season refreshments. Next meeting set for Wednesday November 1 in Clymer with movies scheduled.
The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist church held its October meeting on a Tuesday evening in the Greene home’s arm. The basement was seasonally decorated and members enjoyed games and refreshments with Greene, Barr, and Johnson leading entertainment. The refreshment committee included Mrs. Greene, Miss Johnson, and Mrs. VanGuildey. The next gathering is planned at Howard’s home with Florence Brooks.
The marriage of Hazel Proper of Youngsville to Robert Giegerich of Alexandria Va took place October 18. Priest Joseph McTague officiated. Attendants were Margaret Jane Laces and Gerald Giegerich. The couple plans a Canada wedding trip and will reside on Fourth Street in Youngsville. Giegerich is nephew of Ray Poppleton, former Corry resident. Ralph Tivitte employed by Norfolk Fort and Groupmee Com al Tivitte.
Mrs E E Hawkins hosted the Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran at her Moir sheet home yesterday afternoon with nineteen members present. Mrs Charles Dabllshand reported on a bake sale while Mrs HL Wagner led the missionary review. Mrs Carl Gustafson directed the business meeting. Two guests, Mrs P C Olesen and Mrs Harvey Boyles, attended. A luncheon of salad was served before J J Desmond and D B Taggart departed for a Chicago business trip lasting two days.
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