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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1943
Page
5
An Elks gathering at Sekerak's Grove featured a daylong event with breakfast from eight to eleven, lunch and a corn roast dinner. Club members and guests enjoyed a softball game in the afternoon.
The Daytown school reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Snapp on West Frederick Street. A cafeteria dinner served at 1 o clock preceded an afternoon of music and visiting with old friends. Over 60 attended with many from away, including Homer Titsler, Homer Snapp, Austo Fish, Esbon Rowley, Mal Rowsley, Lyrle Murdock, Camp Locket California, Victor Snapp, Edinboro, Lawrence Murdock Buffalo, and others from Union City Corryant Sugar Grove and nearby areas.
Beatrice Merritt and John Grden married in a ceremony at the Merritt home with 150 relatives and friends present. The bride wore white satin with lace trim, a pearl necklace, and a train. Attendants included maid of honor Josephine Grden and bridesmaids Miss Merritt and Miss Pitt. Best man Russell Merritt Jr and ushers Edward Grden and Everiste Patchen attended. A six-layer cake and a reception followed. Additional society notes update visits and travel of local residents and relatives.
West Washington street host J Raymond Grady entertained fourteen friends Saturday honoring Edward J Becker Jr who departs for Navy service. A cash purse was given to Becker. Sunday at West Church street his parents hosted forty relatives for another farewell. A two course lunch followed. Out of town guest Clifford C Johnson of Warren attended.
Mrs Florence Dempsey entertained Miss Hazel Morrell of Harrisburg and Miss Eleanor Cauley of Pittsburgh at her West Smith street home last evening. Gifts were given to the honorees, with Miss Helen Morrell winning the door prize. Music and visiting preceded a salad lunch as tapers and flowers decorated the refreshment table. Attendants included Miss Morrell, Miss Cauley, Anna Shields, and several Mrs Sullivan, Mrs Hupman, Mrs Saxton, Mrs Duke, Mrs Hopkins, and Mrs Dempsey.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene church held an all day meeting at the president Mrs Clarence Bailey's home. A noon dinner for twelve members preceded the devotional and business session.
A baby girl was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Labowski of 01 West Main Street. A baby girl was born this morning to Mrs Ray Diemer of 71 West Church Street. A son was born Saturday afternoon at the local hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Peterson of 113 West Main.
Mrs. Gerald Whiteley on East South Street hosted a Saturday dinner in honor of her brother Pvt. Martin Irvine. Also present were Gerald Whiteley Mr and Mrs Thomas Beltes and families Mr and Mrs Maurice Irvine and families and Misses Doris Nelson and Miriam Duell.
Emma Lazarus born 1849 and died 1887. The American Jewish writer penned the Statue of Liberty sonnet and was an outspoken essayist. She also wrote Alide, translated Heine, and aided Russian Jews during the 1882 pogroms.
Miss Mary Gravino was honored at a surprise birthday gathering hosted by her sister Miss Bennece Gravino. Attendees included Rose Jackson Rospline Hopkins Amy Jackson Kathryn Ann Mead Mrs Ward Baumbach Mrs Ray Sperry and Miss Frances Feeney. Prizes were awarded and a birthday supper followed.
Mrs Harold Lloyd hosted a party at their home on West Columbus Avenue Saturday evening to honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilcos. About thirty guests attended, offering a mix of gifts and best wishes.
John Jensen was honored at a farewell party hosted by his employer. The event took place Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs N W Trisket on West Washington Street with about twenty five people in attendance. Jensen, leaving his position, received warm wishes from friends.
Eliabeth Ho Clarke, co acting recruiting officer for the Women’s Army Corps Evie district, will hold outreach sessions in Corry from 2 PM to 6 PM starting September 9 every other Tuesday. Meetings will be at the City Building headquarters.
Friends celebrated Dale Lillie on his birthday with a card party and a 500 prize list including Mrs. Joseph Bulskie, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lundberg, and Mrs. Clarence Mixer. A two course salad lunch and birthday cake followed at the Mixer home. Esther Lillie, visiting Glendale, California, called by long distance to greet him.
Tech. Cpl. Dana Hoyt headed for Camp Shelby Miss this week and was honored at a Youngsville gathering hosted by his mother Mrs Roy Hoyt of Jamestown and sister Mrs George Piersons. Attendees from Gary included Roy Hoyt Gerald Hoyt Richard West suit family Ahel My and Ralph Ward and families. Cpl Hoyt received a purse of money for the group.
A family picnic at Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Trisket's home near Columbus honored Corporal Richard Trisket who is visiting on furlough from Lake Charles Air Base. Over twenty five relatives and friends attended the gathering.
A condensed schedule notes CBS evening lineup with Ed Sullivan, The Phantom of the Opera on NBC and various talk, music, and drama features. Also lists BLU and MBS airings including Nero Wolfe, Jan Garber, Nick Carter and Radio Newsreel with times.
Mrs. Myre Meely of Pleasantville Route 3 received a War Department telegram announcing her son, Sergeant Harry Meely, 22, was killed in action on July 1 in North Africa during the Sicily invasion era. Earlier notification said he was seriously wounded.
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