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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1942
Page
5
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A college beauty column offers budget friendly tips for fresh faces. It urges simple routines with mild soap and water, a light lipstick, and weekly manicures to keep hands neat. The piece notes a trimming budget and highlights a shift toward natural, radiant complexions for college life.
Mary Wyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wyatt of Bramley Pa married Lieut Elton Jukes son of Mr and Mrs Ross E Jukes of Columbus in Avon Park Florida on August 22. The bride wore a navy blue ensemble with white orchid corsage. She is Brantley High School graduate and long time Alabama College scholar. Lieut Jukes a Columbus High School graduate, is stationed at Hendricks Field Sebring Fla with the Army Air Corps. He trained at Ocala Florida Greenville Mississippi and Craig Field where he earned his wings. The couple reside in Sebring while he trains to become a border pilot.
The Young Peoples council of the United Brethren in Christ Church met at the local church last evening. Sixteen members heard plans for the coming year with Lyte Chase, the youth director, in charge. They planned a joint Hallowe'en party for all church youths and Miss Shirley Harvey was elected secretary.
Adelaine Kerr reports that national Junior League president Mrs. Martin, head of 36,000 members, says war work is community work and urges women to prepare for postwar leadership. Aimed at broadening knowledge on world affairs, the 1983 agenda will include a robust course on international issues, with emphasis on intelligent service over mere decoration. The piece profiles several prominent women and updates on social and civic activities across towns, noting movements in labor, industry, and public policy.
In Pittsburgh on September 15, a War bond luncheon with Irene Dunne raised about $1.8 million for the event at Syria Mosque. Officials said roughly $1.8 million had been subscribed for the four hour show to follow the luncheon starring Miss Dunne Jackie Cooper and Gertrude Niesen.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge held a regular session to elect officers. New officers include Noble Grand Erma Hepler, Vice Grand Edith Carter, Financial Secretary Anel Akam, Recording Secretary Blanche Ohm, Treasurer Doris Loveland, Trustee Ora Loveland. After the meeting, they celebrated the 91st Rebekah Odd Fellowship anniversary with a program and contest awarding Hazel Akam and Doris Loveland.
Girl Scout Troop No 39 held a regular meeting last evening in the Presbyterian church. Thirty two girls attended with Mary Alice Rich in charge of games. Eight visitors were present including Betty Ray Barnes Grace Middleton Joan Ondus Mary Ann Clash Jackie Webb Arlen Webb Geraldine Fay and Lucas Fay.
Lock Haven native Alma Helfin McCormick, 103 pound former Piper Aircraft test pilot, has joined the new women’s auxiliary serving squadron at New Castle army air base. Married two months to Royal Canadian Air Force navigator A T McCormick in Toronto, they met in Alaska two years ago during her overseas mission. He serves in England.
Mrs John Flanigan was hostess to several trends at her cottage at Findley Lake last night for a spaghetti dinner spa gathering. Guests included Mrs Jisreki Carr Mrs Carl Gustafson and Mrs C J Aymong.
Rev James Belman was guest speaker at Corry Rotary Club in Hotel Corry. He argued Germany’s downfall stems from worship of humans, likening Hitler’s sway to religion. Hart T. Cherry joined as a new member. Next meeting canceled, Rotarians to join Kiwanis Thursday. Rotary hosts Corry Teachers on September 25.
Readable tips from the home economics notes describe methods to prepare and cook tomatoes in diverse dishes. Recipes cover stewed fried tomato rounds baked eggs in tomato cups scrambled eggs with tomato pulp, stewed tomatoes with onions, tomato sauce, and suggestions for canning and preserving tomato juice. Tips include peeling by blanching, coating slices, and using tomato pulp for eggs and sauces.
Mrs Alfred A Crooks president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs will lead Northwestern District meetings at Clarion and Kane on September 5 and 14 with Vis B P Perry Franklin in charge. Crooks urges members to study and serve in wartime effort and to build a store of information to represent the home front in their communities.
The Golden Links Class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. John Fulles on North Center Street last evening with twenty two members and the visitor present. Mrs. Willis Brown resigned as teacher and Mrs. J B Cowan became president. Mrs Irving Young was elected president. A November district dinner was planned. Dessert was served by Mrs. Fuller and her committee including Mrs. Ida Hixon Mrs Belly Phillips and Mrs. Nora Stowe.
Al Davis leads a fall and winter dance series at the Greyhound Post House this Friday. The orchestra features three saxophones Willie Arters Reno Bliley and John Kory two trumpets Wendy Gage Dick Bertram drums bags Al Davis and piano vocals Gwen Gray. Weekly dances run from ten to one oclock at the Post House just west of the city on Route 8.
The Treon Society of St Pauls Lutheran church honored Mrs Howard Ross and Mrs Frank Grice Jr at a party hosted by Mrs D A Hillstrom on 1st Congress Street last evening. Each honoree received a gift, a brief business meeting followed, refreshments were served, and a new member Mrs John Preno was welcomed.
Corry women attend a GOP reception of the Victory Council of Republican Women at the Press Club in Erie this afternoon honoring Mrs. George Lamade, president of the State Council of Republican Women and vice chairman of the State Republican Committee. Attendees include Mrs. F B Austin, Mrs. John Mactanis, Mrs. Arthur Greighton, and Mrs. Elva L. Kincaid.
The Lillian Guild of the Roman Episcopal church met last evening at 6 for a picnic supper at 2 Bust Street. After supper a business meeting discussed plans for an apron and bake sale in the future. Two guests, Donna Amarder and Mrs George Roberis, attended.
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