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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
5
Incomplete OCR text shows garbled phrases about a state event and a train incident. Readable elements mention a de partment or agency and a threat to join a crowd, but no clear names dates places or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
A reader view argues the war could end within a year as the Muscovite army pushes into German lines and Allied power grows, aided by American support, with Britain tightening a near airtight blockade. It notes morale concerns at home and anticipates invasion cooperation from conquered peoples. Also notes Hamilton visitors to Union City en route to visit relatives.
A Northwestern district conference of the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs is set for Tuesday September 30 in Jahasonburg Community Building. Mrs Alfred A Crooks will give the main address on the State Federation Program, with Mrs F Earl Magee outlining defense work. The meeting will be led by Mrs B T Perry.
Engagement announced for Miss Liretta Mae Kellogg of Erie to Charles William Freebourn of Corry. Ceremony planned for Saturday October 11. Miss Kellogg, a Mercyhurst College graduate and former East High teacher, will become secretary at the offices of the United Engineers and Constructors Inc. Mr Freebourn, an Academy High School and University of Pittsburgh production engineering graduate, works in the Erie Corrugated Box Company production department.
Girl Scout Troop No. 39 met at the Presbyterian church. Patrol meetings move from Friday to Tuesday. Four new patrol leaders were elected Eva Lou Crowell Margar et Spencer Marilyn Haight and Joan Feldt. Marilyn Lopus and Marie Zafiropulos named scribe. Next Monday September 15 the new officers and troop committee meet at Adele McCray’s home to plan winter activities.
Mrs. Milton Zaleneck hosted a dinner party at Tarbell's Inn west of the city with floral centerpieces and favors for guests. Attendees included Mrs. Frank DeLury and many others. After dinner the group played cards at Mrs. Zalaneck's West Wayne Street home, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Zeleneck Mrs. Brynolfson and Mrs. Simmons.
Mrs. Anderson entertained the Lutheran Ladies Aid at her North Center Street home. A bake sale produced a boodly sum, and plans were outlined for a spaghetti dinner at the church in October. Mrs. Anderson with assistants served refreshments. next meeting slated for Wednesday, October.
A birthday party was held at a Wright Street home last evening honoring Miss Joan Morton. Guests included Misses Helen Lou Morton Margaret Helen Haight Eileen Graham Barbara Ann Keppel Mary Jean Mooney and Martha Histon. Mrs Becker provided refreshments as entertainment continued and gifts were counted.
The Baptist Ladies' Fellowship met at Mrs. B. Bryant's Spartansburg home last evening and elected officers: F. D. Peiffer president, Cecil Messinger vice president, B. E. Thomas secretary, and Dora Joseph treasurer. Miss Gladys Bogart led a study on prayer, with Mrs. Bryant and Monroe assisting. refreshments were served. A group plans to meet on Wednesday October 5th. Smoking a Cigarette discusses average smoking life of a cigarette being about ten minutes.
Mrs Vern Group and Mrs Mel vin Meilroy hosted a party yesterday at the East Pleasant Street home to honor Mrs Alfred Van Dresar. Five hundred was spent on prizes awarded to Mrs Milton Van Dresar, Mrs Glenn Betts, Mrs George Curtis, Mrs LeRoy Cobb, Miss Belly Paulson of Buffalo, and Mrs Van Dresar. Attending were Mrs Donald Clark and Mrs E R Carlson. A two course lunch with pink and blue appointments and individual favors was served. Mrs Var Dresar received several gifts.
Mr and Mrs Aggus DeMauri hosted a West Washington Street birthday party honoring their daughter Marie Jane. Her engagement to Robert Anthony Watts of Greensburg was announced. No marriage date was set. Twenty six guests enjoyed dancing, cards, music, a birthday cake centerpiece, and heart shaped cards revealed the news.
Members of the Eastern Star and their families enjoyed a dinner last evening at the Maeeonic Temple before the regular meeting. Sixty attended with Mrs. A. G. Reese as general chairman. Garden flowers decorated tables as plans for next month were discussed by Mrs. Barton Smith. Mrs. Mildred Hutenitieon from Pittsburgh district deputy grand matron attended unofficially and spoke briefly, as did Mrs. Bennet from Titusville. Mrs. B B. Cuthbert of Titusville is visiting the Banks family on North Senator Street today and tomorrow.
Club members of the W. Club entertained at Erie last evening after attending the Columbia theater. Attendees included Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols and others. The next meeting will feature a Wiener roast at Mead Park next Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Rots Mack.
Mrs. Angelo Glacuma entertained at a family party on East Pleasant Street last evening honoring her mother Mrs. PB Litz who celebrated her birthday. Several relatives attended and following dinner an enjoyable outing was spent. The group presented Mrs Litz with a number of bits.
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