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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1942

Page

5

Iean Etter to Enter Nursing Class at St Mey Memorial

A dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Inson of Piccadilla Hill honored Iean Etter, who leaves October 1 for the fall nursing class at Mey Memorial Hospital in Buffalo. Relatives and friends from Tonawanda to Erie contributed gifts and money.

Pnette Johnson Andrewinson Piccadilla Hill Ieanetter Findley Lake Paul Gibson Youngsville Bonnela Watrons Jeaverdam LaVerne Messenger Oft Qlymer Maxine Vanderhoof Lousville Jack Walters Britton Run Corry and Vicinity

Scout Troop 39 Meets at Presbyterian Church

Girl Scout Troop No 3 held a regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church with thirty two girls present. Mary Alke led the games and a skit was enjoyed. Two visitors Patsy Skinner and Sun Waterhouse attended the session.

Irks Mary Alkeith Kethall Patsy ‘Skinner

Pennsylvania Health Institute to convene in Harrisburg

The third Pennsylvania Health Institute will be held at the Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg on September 28 29 and 30 1942 under the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Health Education and collaborating agencies. Aimed at public health leaders during wartime the conference invites graduates seniors in nursing and all health students from across the state. On Monday Elmer Hess M D Commission on the Control of Syphilis and Venereal Diseases will preside and Sister Elizabeth Kenny of Sydney Australia will lecture Infantile Paralysis The Crippler.

Penn‘a Harrisburg Pennsylvania Health Institute Penn Harris Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Health Education Fils Elmer Hess M. D. Commission On Med- Medical Society Pennsylvania Erie Elizabeth ‘Kenny Sydney Australia

Good Samaritan Class Wiener Roast at Mead Park

The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Sunday School held a Wiener Roast at Mead Park last evening with ten members present. They enjoyed a fine time and plan to meet next at the home of Howard and Florence Brooks on East South Street.

Women as Future Executives in War Industry

Wide World Features reports New York business leaders predicting women will fill more executive roles due to wartime labor shifts. They foresee women advancing to foremen and inspectors, influencing policies such as leather gloves versus lighter rayon models, and potentially rising to high posts as men are scarce or return challenged to reclaim old hierarchies. The piece notes skepticism about women reaching presidency, citing leadership dynamics and gender norms. It also highlights various social notices and visits in the Corry area.

Adelaide KERR Wide World Weiler New York Womanpoy Agress Thei Tey

Sunday School Class Entertained Members at Home

Belman and members of the Sunday School class were entertained at her home on West Church Street yesterday afternoon. A picnic supper followed by games. Attendees included Kath leen Peiffer Iris Bogart Patty Parsonserry Parsons Vivian fairchild Dorothy Joseph Jeanetta Davis Rosslind Flaherty Jeanette Flaherty and Phyllis Huysr.

Belman Weat Church Street Kathleen Peiffer Iris Bogart Patty Erry Parsons Vivian Airchild Dorothy Joseph Jeanetta Davis Rosslind Jeanette Flaherty Phyllis Huysr

Metallic dresses trend for cocktail hour attire

Trepe woven metal dresses gain popularity for cocktail hours. Producers show metallic cloth gowns in simple lines ready to dazzle with brilliant color.

Vaudeville Makes Broadway Comeback With Old Time Flair

Broadway audiences show nostalgia for vaudeville acts and songs from past shows as new Broadway works falter. Revues like New Priorities of 1943 and performers Harry Richman Berty Wheeler Carol Bruce draw crowds, while George Jessel Jack Haley Ella Logan headline Show Time.

Mark Barron New York Broadway Rialto Star and Garter Bobby Clarke Gypsy Rose Tee Victor Herbert Vandeville Colt Harry Richmen Berty Wheeler Carol Bruce Richman Pnet Genera Son George Jessel Jack Haley Ella Logan Helen Chicago

Amici Sewing Circle assists Red Cross in Christchurch

Twelve ladies of the Amici Sewing Circle gathered at the Red Cross rooms in the Post Office building last evening to help with bandage making. They replaced their regular meeting and adjourned to the Rite Restaurant for refreshments. The next circle meeting will be held on October 6.

Amici Sewing Circle Red Cross Amici Sewing Cirele United Brethren Christchurch

Margaret Kovach Weds Albert F Spiegel in Coast Guard Nuptials

Margaret Kovach married Albert F Spiegel in a beauty mass at St Thomas Church Tuesday at 9 30 am Rev Francis Graves officiated. The bride wore white satin with pearl coronet and carried roses and white mums. Bridesmaids wore blue and yellow frosted organdy. Groom and ushers wore Coast Guard uniforms. A reception followed at Columbus Hall with a three tier cake. The bride, Gerry High School and Hamot Hospital nursing graduate, works at Hamot. Spiegel, a Erie Academy High School graduate, was with Talon Fastener Co before Coast Guard service now stationed in Buffalo.

Margaret Kovach Albert F. Spiegel Francis Graves St. ‘Thomas Marge Charles Kovithh Margaret Eliver Barbara Kovach Madeline Spiegel Joseph Higgens United States Coast Guard Michael Say‘ko Harold Scholten Churesy Columbus Hall Columbus Gerry High School Hamot Hospital School of Nursing Spiegel Academy High School Erie Talon Fastener Company Coast Guard Buffalo

Entertain Friends At Spaghetti Supper

Miss Geneva and Esther Quer feveli hosted a spaghetti supper at their Moll Street home last evening. Attending were Harriett out fague Jo na Bara Roach and Helen McCray all friends of the hosts.

Geneva Esther Quer Feveli Moll Street Harriett Out Fague Jona Bara Roach Helen McCray

Helpful Hints for Housewives on Food Labels and Menus

A wartime guidance piece urges housewives to notice social labels on foods indicating abundance and to use these items to prevent waste. Apples appear on labels while advice covers breakfast variety, nutritious meals, and simple recipes like chocolate peppermint toppings. It suggests combining peppermint candies with whipped cream for pie topping and offers quick ideas for stuffed eggs and peanut butter fillings.

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Farewell Party for William H. Donaldson at Spring Creek

Mr and Mrs Gleve Donaldson of Spring Creek hosted about twenty five relatives last evening for a farewell party in honor of their cousin William H. Donaldson who leaves Sunday to enter Gordon College in Boston Massachusetts. Guests presented him with a purse of money and the evening featured music, visiting and refreshments.

Spring Creek William Donaldson Gleve Donaldson Wiliam H. Donaldson Gordon College Boston Mass

Army club opens year with dinner and games

The College Women's Club opens its year with a Sept 28 meeting at Hotel Corry. Dinner is at 6 20 PM, in charge of president Mrs. Philip Zalzneck. program by Mrs. Harold Wolfe. Afterward, cards and games led by Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Irvine, and Mrs. Orcutt. Reservations via committee members.

College Women's Club Army College Women's Cluld Hotel Corry Philip Zalzneck Nhwinmat Harold Wolfe Wolfe W. W. Hammond S. G. Irvine George Orcutt

Pion Benefit Tea To Aid Church Roof Fund

A benefit tea hosted by Mrs. Wuparaite Nunley and Sunday school class members was held last evening at her home to finalize plans for a Friday evening event at the Presbyterian church. A musical program featured vocal solos by Marthe Gultberg with Phyllis Linsley, violin by Mary Graham, guitar pieces by Gertrude Crowell, and numbers by Shirler, Betty Rae Barnes and Myra Lou Heerlein among others. Proceeds will support the church roof fund. attendees included many ladies and gentlemen, with tea and coffee served.

Marthe Gultberg Phyllis Linsley Wilson Bohn Mary Graham Gertrude Crowell Huliberg India Shirler Betty Rae Barnes Myra Lou Heerlein Coffer Wilem

Regular Meeting of Cootiettes at V F W post

The Cootiettes held their monthly meeting at V F W post 20m last evening. A queen supper was served at seven and the business session began at 8:30 with Mrs O G Reynolds presiding. The annual Christmas donation was sent to national headquarters. Next meeting set for October 27 at the post rooms.

V F.W. Post 0. G. Reynolds National Post Rooms

Abbeys Barnes Welcomes Son Born in Los Angeles

Introducing a son born Sunday September 20 at Madison hospital in Los Angeles California to Mr and Mrs Abbeys Barnes. Mrs Barnes was formerly Miss Ruth B Lester of this city. The announcement notes the birth and lineage of the family.

Madison Hospital Los Angeles Oalif Murs Abbeys Barnes

Women Guards At Army Airport At Middletown

In Middletown Pennsylvania on September 23 women are serving as civilian guards at the army air base an expansion of security duties previously held by men. The move reflects broader changes in workforce roles during the period.

Army Assnetat Mindertown Middletown Army Airport

Depot commander praises women in civil service

Col. George C. Lundberg notes women are serving their country and freeing men for other duties. The women must complete regularly prescribed civil service courses before starting their duties.

George C. Lundberg

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