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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
5
Norman Neefe, famed for rapid calculations, gave a premium Lyceum program at the Senior High yesterday afternoon for students in grades 8 through 12 with Lyceum tickets. Four hundred fourteen attended as Neefe demonstrated squaring and cubing numbers from the audience, followed by other astounding feats for the viewers.
Mrs James N Braden of Montclair N J hosted a chicken luncheon at the Corry Hotel yesterday at 1 pm. Nine ladies attended and played bridge in an upstairs room with prizes won by Mrs E L Morrow and Mrs Langdon Rowe.
Society notes describe yesterday's Northwest District Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers gathering in Corry with registration from Erle Warren Meadville Mill Creek Waterford McKean North East Ol City Corry and guests. Morning speakers include Newell Edson Frank Donner and A J Nicely. Afternoon program features Olive Huff Warren Public Librarian with youth recreation topics and a question session. Numerous local residents are listed with travels to Erie Jamestown Olean and Denver for events and errands.
Dr Miriam Sachs, examining physician for OWI Overseas Division, argues women organize faster for overseas service than men. She notes single status, flexible departures, and decisive preparation for two years of clothing, shots, and travel, with little difference in reaction to vaccines.
Billy Brigham son of Mr and Mrs Edward Brigham held a Hallowe en party Wednesday afternoon at his West Wayne street home. Those in masquerade included Linda and Michael McMahon Michael Piccirillo Jr David Whitehead Robert Walsh and their mothers and Billys brother Jack Brigham. Hallowe en hats and candy baskets were favors and after games cider and doughnuts were served by Billys mother.
The Home League of the Salvation Army met last evening at the hall with 14 in attendance. The Wednesday 7:30 gathering is for all women not connected with another church and includes spiritual educational and beneficial programs. Mrs Schotler gave a lecture on Economical Supervision of the Home. Refreshments were served by Mrs R E Billsborough and Mrs M L Satterlee.
The United Brethren Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Halfast’s East Wayne street home with fifteen attendees. Mrs. E. E. Bush gave devotions, Mrs. Harris Watrous led the business, and members sewed soldiers’ tap robes for the Red Cross. A salad course was served. Next meeting at Mrs. Ray Harris’s North Center street on November 1.
Miss Jane Butters entertained her tech friends at a Halloween party on Parke Street last evening. Games and contests provided entertainment and refreshments included hot dogs cider and cupcakes.
Mrs Eileen Graham plans to spend the weekend at her West Congress street home leaving tomorrow from Allegheny College Meadville where she enrolled John Litt arrived home Monday to visit family and friends Cor ey Litta has been in Panama Clal swea celebrating his 11th birthday today Mrs William Myers and Mrs Donn Stewart were Erie visitors yesterday Miss Mary Butlers Park Street visiting her sister Jayce in Ol City today Mr and Mrs James N Braden of Montclair NJ left this morning after visiting with Mr and Mrs aren Cole Wright Street Pvt Park Gillie arrived home recently from Cathy McClellan Ata to spend a further visit with his wife and family East Pleasant Street Mrs E C Baenes North Center Street was in The yesterday and business Pri doe DeLelis has received his honorable discharge after two years service including several months in England and has returned here with his family to a home on West Main Street Miss Peggy Doyce Pailing leaves tomorrow to resume her studies at State College Vista at her home here Mrs Sadie Downey Couderaport Pa is visiting relatives in this city this week.
The Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church met at 2 45 PM and approved a bake sale for the second Saturday in November. Plans also called for sending boxes to congregation servicemen and to Russian war relief, with refreshments served by Mrs John Lanston and Mrs Rey Street. The conference report from Erie last Friday was postponed to the next meeting.
Miss Nancy Gordon of East Washington Street entertained at a Halloween party yesterday afternoon from 4 to 7. Eleven children attended in costume and enjoyed games with prizes and individual favors from candy baskets. The house featured Halloween decorations and refreshments including cider doughnuts and an attractive witch-topped cake.
Corry Grange members attended a Columbus Grange meeting in Grange Hall. The evening featured a program by Coty Grange with duets solos and readings. Five candidates were initiated into the third and fourth degrees, followed by a lunch of sandwiches coffee pie and cake.
Mrs Sadie Downey, visiting with her family in the city, was honored Tuesday evening at a party hosted by Mrs George Downey on East Pleasant Street. Attendees included Mrs Lyle Saxton, Mrs J J Mulherr, Mrs Nicholas Raysler, Miss Maude Keete, Mrs Mary Clark, and Mrs W G Swan. A liner was served late in the evening.
Albert Rathbun formerly BE Bethesda Maryland has received an illness medical discharge from the Navy and returned to his home on East Street Wednesday, marking a notable military personnel move in the local area.
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