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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1942
Page
4
Friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George DeLury on Marion street for a housewarming Saturday evening. A fine supper was enjoyed by those in attendance and a warm welcome extended to the new homeowners.
Mr and Mrs Howerd Crosby of Columbus entertained yesterday at a dinner party honoring Mrs Mary Crosby Doud on her birthday. The guests included Mrs Winnie McCray Mrs Mary Crosby Doud and Mrs Arta S Welsh of this city.
Mrs Grie Rathburn and son Robert and Mrs William Jewell spent the weekend in Columbus Ohio. Edgin Motean of Wesleville visited Mrs Nita McLean on Franklin Street. Paul Phelps Jr returned from State College. Robert Bachofner and family hosted a weekend from Buffalo. Henrietta Savako headed to Erie Hamot Hospital. Belle Robbins and Etna May Robbins pursued studies in Erie and at Hiram College. Various locals traveled to Erie Grove OK Grove City Sherrill Ind West Pleasant Street and other towns for education and family visits.
The WAVES outfits, designed by Mainbocher, blend dignity with practicality. Mrs James Forrestal helped spark the project, and the Navy approved a lapel collar and a complete wardrobe in Navy serge, Reserve Blue, white, and accessories. Mainbocher, born in Chicago, donated his services after WWII experience. the collection aims to elevate civilian perception while honoring military decorum.
William Merrick and Victor Cragg were honored by friends at Bracken cottage Findley Lake Saturday evening before their upcoming armed forces service. More than eighteen guests attended as gifts and refreshments were shared.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William G Dahl of 21 Snyder Chris at Corry hospital Sunday morning The mother is the former Leda Baceus this brief notice records the new arrival and parental details
Dr. and Mrs. Arimna Briggs of Chicago were guests of honor at a family dinner at Mead Park yesterday. Attendees included numerous Briggs families and friends from Corry Spartansburg Waterford and Warren. Dr. Briggs leaves soon for studies in New York City.
Zighty relatives and friends surprised James Weidner at his home in Daytown near Spartansburg yesterday to celebrate his eighty first birthday. He is the last of ten siblings. A noon lawn dinner preceded the presentation of a purse of money. Guests came from Corry Erie Spartansburg and Titusville.
M S of the Nazarene church met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs A C Barton on West Main Street with fourteen members and friends present. Mrs Clarence Bailey led the devotion, followed by lunch. Attending were Mrs John Garter of Buffalo New York. Next meeting will be with Mrs Margaret Walters on West Pleasant Street October 2.
Hostesses at a Columbus gathering Friday honored Mrs. J. H. Beagle at her home of their mother Mrs. Niels Christensen. About twenty five guests attended. Bingo was played and many gifts were presented. A salad course was served to conclude the evening.
Mrs Francis Jaquith and Mr and Mrs Charles Willis entertained at a Sunday dinner for Mrs Prangis Jaquith who is leaving for California. She will spend an indefinite period with her husband Pvt Francis Jaquith stationed at Gardner Field Taft California before Tuesday morning departure.
Members are urged to attend an important meeting and bring their Dues Book to avoid confusion at the door. The call to action emphasizes participation and proper registration.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Capwell of East Wayne street hosted a family dinner honoring their son Glebert Capwell who leaves Wednesday for Louisville Kentucky to train with the Air Corps. Twenty seven relatives attended and presented gifts to the guest of honor.
Radio schedule lists premiere performances from Tyrone Power Barbara Stanwyck in This Above All on NBC Army Navy E award speaker Ambassador Grew Margaret Speaks song Don Vohees Marian Anderson Vaughan Monroe Freddy Martin and more across CBS MBS and Blu networks with various concerts quizzes and dramas throughout the evening.
Mrs. Anna Gnapman or Yieasmuth ville, Pa., passed away after a yearlong illness at her home. A former Columbus resident, she is survived by son George Chapman, three grandchildren, and sisters May Lines, Ida Harper, and Emma Garrell. Funeral from St Titus church Titusville Wednesday at 10. Interment at Nishtawn, Pa.
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