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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1942
Page
5
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a wartime report involving US military equipment and a jeep bomber unit. The text references a campaign out in the field with potential production or deployment notes, but specifics are unreadable.
A garbled OCR text fragment with symbols and monetary marks provides no clear event or identity. The readable parts do not establish a person, place, organization, or outcome suitable for a proper summary.
Hostesses Miss Betty Lite and Miss Grace Witerhouse hosted friends at a Corn Roast in Mead Park last evening. Guests enjoying the evening included Misses Katherine Green Virginia Cameron Frances Feeney Mary Maloney and Sibyl Millspaw.
A chipped text claims tiny tubes purify blood and ease sleeplessness from tired kidneys. It promotes Doan's Pills as a long used remedy, asserting relief from pain, digestion issues, and sleep disruption, with buying prompts and vague attribution.
Radio listings show tonight programs across networks NBCCBS and MBS with hosts Fanny Brice Henry Aldrich Bob Crosby Rudy Vallee and others plus upcoming Friday lineup including Worts and Music Betty Crocker talk and Salvage and School Children discussion on air. The guide notes time slots across stations and mentions guests and topics such as What Price Victory and Do Donald Nelson and Studebaker on salvage.
Plorence Morton a 37 year veteran telephone operator recalls the Opera House booth and reception desk. She shares memories of famous performers, intimate backstage moments, a California earthquake scare, gifts from stars, and the daily routine behind the scenes. The piece blends nostalgia with snapshots of Broadway life and local society notes from Spring Creek and Meadville communities.
The engagement of Miss Anita Briggs to Clinton McGee was announced at a party on East Washington Street. Attendees included Miss Barbara Boland and Miss Mildred Davis who won games. a salad luncheon followed. No wedding date has been set.
The 860 Department of the Aero Supply honored member Robert Hunter who is leaving for Navy service. About thirty members attended a farewell dinner at Boston House last evening where Hunter received a traveling set from the group.
New York designer Mainbocher, famed for WAVES uniforms, presents Fall wartime fashions with tailored suits and sweater outfits. Black dominates many looks while royal blue, purples, and reds add accents. Coats feature boxy shapes and fur trim. hats minimized. embellishments include beads and soutache.
The column describes wearable wool jackets, ermine trims, and dinner gowns with interchangeable belts. It highlights wire paddle bags in gold lame, pink velvet options, matching gloves, and tailored Chesterfield coats with fox fur pockets. Tweed suits feature waist-length jackets and a wool jersey blouse beneath.
Dorothy Roe notes a war influenced season with a two piece brown Jersey dress and hoolgint style turtle neck, pearl strand, passimenterie trims, suede lined tweed jacket, and suede envelope bags. The display includes beaded sweaters while designers hint fashion will detour but not stop.
Mrs. Clara Schell announces the marriage of Madelyn Schell to Sgt. Clarence Conklin of Pittsfield now stationed at Camp Livingston La. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James David at the Baptist church in War-Ten on September 8 at 9 PM. Attendants were Mrs. Grant Herdendorf and Floyd Conklin. Bride wore wine velvet suit and beige accessories with a wine veiled hat and corsage of red roses white gladioli and baby breath. Mrs. Conklin is employed at Aero Supply. After a short wedding trip they will reside with the groom’s parents.
The St. Pauls Lutheran La Wies Aid Society met at the church for their September gathering after the summer recess. Routine business was the program. Hostesses Mrs Lynn Mrs Rihnehart and Mrs Charles Anderson served a delicious lunch at the close.
Clarence Commandery Knights Templar in this city attended the annual meeting of the North West Past Commanders and Line Officers Association. Wallace Young was re-elected treasurer with Dr James B Wright Harold Brown and Lloyd Stowe among others from Corry in attendance. The notice also mentions the oyster season and nutritional value of oysters.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs George LeFevre of 02 West Wayne Street. Mrs LeFevre is formerly Helen Hovey of this city.
Corry chapter of the Eastern Star met for a 6 30 p m picnic at the Masonic Temple His san Star rooms then held a business session to discuss attending the district meeting on September 24 at the Riverside Hotel in Cambridge Springs Local officers to participate were Mrs Ray Greene Mrs Bruce Smith Mrs Donald Watson Mrs Richard Rossbacher Mrs Amos Rees and Mrs Howard Miller A note from Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Caroline Mc Carter urged a daily noon pause for prayer for the country during the ongoing world conflict
The N B Club met at Mrs. Sherman J. Baker’s home on Hatch street with six members and one visitor present. Bingo winnings went to Mrs. Frank Fitch and Mrs. Leon Blosy, followed by a dessert course. Mrs. Bloss will host the club in two weeks at her home.
Atlantic City September 0 The annual Miss America search began with 33 contestants from across the nation. Talent honors went to New York music student Annyie Diane Sherman, 6, while 18 year old Marie Lucile Duncan billed as Miss Birmingham Ala impressed judges in a bathing suit. Only about one third completed prelims. the winner will be chosen Saturday night to succeed Rosemary Clooney of Los Angeles.
The text promotes a sun gold shade beneath powder to create a healthier look, suggesting it camouflages faded or sallow complexions and hides pale skin. It also warns against using pale tones and hints at cosmetic sales tactics.
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