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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1943
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text refers to admin or command group discussing parole, a committee plan, and potential action by a group, with unclear names and dates. The readable portions indicate a parole system discussion and an upcoming committee meeting with unspecified participants.
Readable fragments describe a financial notice involving a local bank or union institution. Core names and places are unclear. the item reads like a clipped archival snippet from a period newspaper page with partial terms indicating a bank or credit matter.
Irene Boland was elected president of the VFW Auxiliary at Wednesday evenings meeting, with installations planned for the next gathering in two weeks. A kitchen shower honored two recently married members Katherine Wait and Alma Price, who received gifts, followed by ice cream and cake.
A near capacity audience attended the Patient Teachers' Council annual Health Fund benefit last evening at the Junior High school gymnasium. H Lynn Rice led the school band, with vocal numbers by Mrs. Lynn Rice and Miss Louise Heap. A comedy farce "Dance for the Ghostings" featured the program, directed by F L Edwards. Intermission included a piano solo by Miss Eth Cuthbert. Beneficiary proceeds will aid health programs at the Corry school. Local society notes list residents traveling or visiting in Cleveland Erie Battlecreek and Los Angeles. several return home from trips and guests arrive with regional ties.
The United Brethren in Christ Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Guy Benn ing’s home on South Center Street with Mrs. H Ray Harris presiding. The program featured Stewardship by Mrs Willis Price and a discussion on the Dominican Republic from the book The Rim of the Caribbean. The May meeting will be the annual mother and daughter fellowship with a program.
Miss Zepka of Shady Avenue acted as hostess to club members last evening. Entertainment included two isbles of Ave Hundred. awards went to Miss Jane Friend and Mrs. Robert Walte. Zepka served a salad lunch as the evening closed for seven attendants. The club will meet again after Huster.
Mrs Knowlton of North Center Street entertained her club members at her home last evening. The ladies enjoyed an evening of cards and visiting as she served a refreshing lunch.
Miss Hazel Weeks of Mott Street hosted the N. F. Club for a regular meeting last evening. Attending members included Mrs. F. L. Hesth Mrs. W. W. Auer Mrs. A. A. Merker Mrs. Harry Alexander and Mrs. Nellie Merker. After a pleasant evening Weeks served a salad lunch. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Auer in two weeks.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Mitchell of R D 4 Corry on March 28. The baby weighed eight pounds twelve ounces and joins the family at home.
Washington AP reports that housewives won a major victory as the OPA backed away from a plan to force canners to surrender ration coupons for each pound of sugar used in canning. The victory was applauded by Mrs Philip Crowne of Aion SD and others who praised the outcome as it maintains free use of canning sugar without penalties or required coupons.
Mrs. Roosevelt says she will not buy new Easter clothes this year and urges women to buy only as they need. She spoke with reporters in Chicago while traveling from San Francisco to Washington and noted she is purchasing no new attire for Easter.
Grace Hotebisiss of Corry earned third prize in a sneakes elimination contest at the Sallustion Army building with the subject Christ Is The Answer. Phyllis Shaffstall of Bui and Mary Verner of Oil City took top honors and Shaffstall advances to the finals in Pittsburgh on May first. Also included are wartime tips for using colorless nail polish in conservation efforts.
Corry Kiwanis club heard a talk by LE Vielmny Guedes on victory gardens at the Rix Restaurant. Chairman Blatt urged many gardens in every community for protection and wartime support, noting their role in winning the war. The club voted to sponsor one issue of the newspaper On the Home Front this year. Twenty three members attended the dinner meeting with routine business and group singing.
Mr and Mrs Gergit Jack hosted a Thursday chicken supper at East Columbus Avenue for Charles Buell of New Hampshire employed at Aero Supply. Ten fellow workers attended. Buell received a nice gift and Edward Schramling performed seven musical pieces on guitar and harmonica.
At the West War fire station 1st evening the Stanford Hose Company re elected most officers. Charles Colter was named second vice president while all other officers were retained. Raymond Aubyus Foyss was named president and Thomas Greer was re elected president of the Carry Firemen's Relief Association. several other officers were re elected.
The Am Presby terian church held its annual meeting last evening at the church on the recreation moms. F and Whittle sey and Brice Ellsworth were elected elders for a three year term. Also elected were trustees James Lewis A Bruce Smith and Harold Sweet for three years. Ladies Aid Society met in the afternoon at the church. Retiring officers included Mrs A S Morrison Mrs P M Nichols Mrs N F Dickson and Mrs Idn Linendell. Opportunity Club officers served a tureen supper before the meeting.
Tech members of the Women's Red Cross Corps met at the home of Mrs Rosa Westley for a campfire dinner served at noon. Afterward the ladies completed a quilt and sewed for the Red Cross in the afternoon.
Allied dispatchers report Axis forces admit a retreat along the Tunisian front as the war press notes ongoing heavy fighting near the Wad area. The British and American units press a steady advance toward Gebel el Ahmar, with prisoners mounting as operations shift to rear areas.
Fragmented text reports tactical operations near Amrportyri facilities with over 400 dissenters and multiple bomber actions. Describes light and heavy aircraft engaging enemy positions along central corridor and rail yards at Sfax, with bombers targeting transport columns and communication centers.
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