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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1942
Page
5
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Elizabeth Whittlesey announces the engagement of Hlanbethh allies, daughter of Dr and Mrs Pederabide Witte ney, to Wesley J First of Erie. Miss Whittlesey is granddaughter of F. E. Whittlesey of West Wewh Street and a Westminster College student in Princeton. Mr First is an Erie native, Strong Invent High School graduate, University of Michigan alumnus, now an accountant with Robinson Agency.
A very pretty wedding ceremony was solemnized at the home of Rev Jared B Hook 271 West Washington street Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock Betty J GhemBerlin of Clymer became the bride of Hiram S Blakeslee of Corry Rev A Hook performed the nuptial vows Attendants were WW Lewis Kuss of Corry and Margaret Kinney Spartansburg The couple will reside with Blakeslees parents in Corry for the present Sgt Mach ine Sears Basile Greek Mich is in the city on a four day furloughs
Members of the former Lt. W Club gathered Sunday night at Mrs. Frey Hannan’s residence on West Washington street for a reunion. Attendees included Mrs. P. G. Wool, Miss Helen Morrell, Miss Anna Shields, Mrs. Florence Dempsey, Mrs. Leo Mulderick, Mrs. Lyle Saxton, Mrs. James Sullivan, Miss Hazel Morrell of Harrisburg, Mrs. Prantt Ostberg of Cleveland, Miss Mabel Zilch of Erie, Mrs. Edward McIntyre of Chicago, and Miss Heanor Cauley of Pittsburgh. A supper was served and visiting followed.
Mr and Mrs united states youre and family traveled to Pittsfield Inn Saturday for a family dinner attended by Wallace Young and daughters Marlon Mildred Phillip Virginitas Duninkeins and sons Alan Phillip from Cleveland Ohio and James Phillips daughters Patricia Joyce from Fort Washington Long Island The group enjoyed a multi color striped shade decorating idea is proposed for bright cozy rooms with affordable window treatments.
Local society notes list numerous Corry residents and guests visiting family in Erie, Buffalo, Jamestown, and Cleveland during Labor Day weekend. Attendees include Finnest Schreckengost, Valerine Buest, Mrs Neylon, Clifford Button, Mervyn Nast, and families of Fralick, Meyerink, Greens, Windahl, Jadestrom, and more. The column also notes travel, Naval leave, and attendance at regional events.
Mr and Mrs Frank Grice Sr hosted a weekend house party at the Whittlesey cottage Findley Lake with guests Mr and Mrs John Preno Mr and Mrs John Street Mr and Mrs Armour Hillstrom Mr and Mrs John Berkeley Mr and Mrs Alton Danistrand Miss Elizabeth Lanston Miss Dorothy Kittleberger and Carl Nelson.
Miss Carrie Marie Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Rhodes of 810 West 26th street Erie married Wilbur Charles Marther son of Mr and Mrs CH Marther of R D 7 Erie at Immanuel Baptist Church on September 1 with Rev EA McDonald officiating. The Rhodes family formerly lived in Corry.
Local Alderman Earl Beebe wed Miss Sophia Bor Wink of Buffalo Saturday evening at 5 in the Alderman Busters office. The couple plan to make their home in Buffalo. A war story tale titled What Price Glory was authored by former Marine Corps captain Laurence Sfallinus.
WAACs at Port Des Moines join Catholic and Protestant services across Des Moines area churches. WAAC chaplains note high attendance, with about 728 in the corps and 150 more attending town services. Lt Colonel MacWilliams asks for a choir and ongoing Sunday observance as more WAACs arrive weekly.
Ason is born yesterday morning at the Cory hospital to Mr and Mrs John Wettenberg of Corey RD 1. Oliver Mosher is born Sunday morning at the Cory hospital to Mr and Mrs Oliver Mosher of Spring Creek. Both events recorded in local birth notices.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Macko of Columbus announce the engagement of daughter Anne of 230 West 22nd alrdet to Eugene Bartley son of Mr and Mrs Nick Bartley also of Brie. The wedding is set for October 10 in this city. Anne Macko grad Corry High School St Vincent's Hospital Training School a post graduate of Sloan's Hospital NY She was maternity supervisor at St Vincent's and now in private duty Bartley works at Brie Forge and Steel Company.
Mrs Jeanne Louise Plera of Erie wed Robert Alan Davis at the Church of the Covenant on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Dr Raith McAfee. The couple, after a wedding trip to Lake Placid and Cape Cod, will reside at 198 Quincy Shore Drive Atlantic Massachusetts.
Miss Margaret Duffy entertained the Triple K Club at her South Center home Saturday evening with visiting and sewing. A lunch was served. Attendees included Miss Cleral Pierce, Miss Laura Dodd, Miss Lilian Onsler, Miss Marion Smith, Mrs. John Boland, Mrs. Harry Spiser, Mrs. Clara Capwell, and Mrs. Loretta Hammind of Brie. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Georgia Bengink in Columbus.
A historical column offers frugal decorating tips for homemakers. Suggestions include painting eight luggage racks in room color, placing trays mirrors or back framed pictures on them, constructing folding screens from three or four wooden panels stained dark brown, and using rope soaked in stain to join boards. Also recommends wallpaper strips to brighten spaces and outlines for molding and closet doors.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lillie entertained friends Sunday on Pleasant Street. The event featured a delicious chicken dinner served at lawn tables and an evening of fellowship. Guests enjoyed games by the outdoor fireplace and a warm social atmosphere.
Corryites gathered in Meadville for a dinner honoring Ernest Williams and John Banka on their birthdays and the 33rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Williams as well as the 12th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Banks. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Banks, Mrs Minford Williams, Milan Williams of Washington DC, Miss Keon Williams and Frank Sturgis.
Miss Wiss Fieve, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bart Weinheimer of Erie, and Ensen Jack McAllister, son of Mr and Mrs Roy D McAllister of Erie, were married at Trinity Episcopal Church in Boston on Saturday afternoon. Mrs McAllister is granddaughter of Raymond of Firsh Avenue and niece of Mrs Fred Bates of East Main Street.
Shirley Barnes Hos Theater Party Miss Shirley Bates was honored on her ninth birthday at a theater party Saturday afternoon. Miss Bates received many lovely gifts from her friends. Those attending were Arlene Walters Edith Davis Betty Ann Russell Dorothy Patterson Gloria Ohrn Betsy Lopus Marilyn Mercer Norma Knisely Coletta Schamling Janice Johnston and Betty Rae Barnes.
Mrs. Douglas Seynows hosted twenty five children at her Spring Street home for Charlotte Reynolds sixth birthday on Saturday afternoon. Games and contests entertained the guests with prizes to Jean Savko and George Ross. Lollipops and balloons were given as favors, followed by ice cream and cake. Charlotte received many gifts from her friends.
The Borgerding family gathered for their sixth annual reunion yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs G G Crosby in Bear Lake. About thirty relatives attended from Panama North Cleaver and Bear Lake with plans to host next year at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Solsine in North Cleaver.
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