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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1944

Page

4

Four year old found after night on Mount

Four year old Donald Curry of Chambersburg was found alive after a night in Seven Mountains. He wandered from a cabin Sunday afternoon and was located by two high school boys riding to rejoin the search. He was taken to Lewistown Hospital with a cold and scratches, his clothes wet from the night on the mountain. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Curry, were at the Easter reunion.

Lewistown Donald Curry Chambersburg Broad Mounntains Iakce Sand Mountain Donald Bilis Zook Hartville Glen Scott Belle' Sville Eugene Curry

Easter Rose Notes and Service Men News

A Corry area column reports Easter greetings as Mrs. Floyd Wolcott on East Main Street had lovely Easter roses wired by her son in England. It notes service members in the area, including Edward Wolcott in the U. K. and various locals in the Navy V-12 program and other posts. It also lists social updates, visits, theatre events, and community notices involving families, students, doctors, and hotel staff across Corry, Jamestown, and nearby towns.

Floyd Wolcott Main Street Edward Wolcott England Eulalia Sisters of Mercy Eileen Graham Allegheny New York City Erwin Mountains North Center Street

Combined Circles Plan Rummage Sale Event

The combined circles of the WSCS met at the First Methodist church to finalize arrangements for a rummage sale during the weekend of April 24 and 29 in the Grand Theatre building. Mrs G W Andrus led an evangelistic China study. a May 1 dinner will be hosted by Circle No 1 with a refreshment duty by Circle No 1 members.

Ann McMahon M. M.H. McMahon Elgin Seton Hil College Greensburg Philip Johnson Howard Ags Helen Chandrick Union City Raymond Plant Cleveland Clinic WSCS Grand Theatre G.W. Andrus China Circle No. 1

Introducing a son and a daughter born at Corry hospital

A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Melvin Grey of Spartensburg and a daughter was born Monday evening to Mr and Mrs Paul Dyne of 129 West Wayne at the Corry hospital.

Corry Hospital Melvin Grey Spartensburg Paul Dyne West Wayne

Opportunity Club Opens Year With Church Supper Meeting

The Opportunity Club held its initial year meeting at First Presbyterian Church with an 8:20 oclock tureen supper. Officers Mrs J W Bickers Mrs Harry B Smith Miss Marion Smith and Miss Helen Johnson served as hostesses. After a brief business segment committees were appointed and plans for future meetings discussed. The gathering was very well attended.

Opportunity Club First Presbyterian Church J. W. Bickers Harry B. Smith Marion Smith Misa Helen Johnson

Emma Roschie Hosts N. B. Club Meeting

Mrs Emma Roschie hosted the N B Club gathering at her West Bend Street home. Names of two more men in service were drawn for club gift boxes Clar ence Ecklund and Ward Whitesell. Guests included Mrs William Webster and Miss Vivian Ray. The next meeting will be April 24 with Mrs McGraw hosting on Sherman Street.

G. Shultz Hugh DeLury, Jr Fredonia Corry Lyle Delany Claire Damon Gump Rucker Als Pfc. Damon Gerald Clarery Carolyn Mae Erie G. D. Clark West Church Street L. W. Owen Robert Hinkley Mary Shafer Wood and Firman Waterford Thelma Greene Jack Barnes Evie John Landen Vivian Ray Bite Frank Fitch Snyder Cirele Lee Nichols Corry Hospital Pittsburgh Hospital Association of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Associaton of Anesthetics William Penn Hotel Pennsylvania George Besson Arthur McCray Charles Brumagin Besson Lowville Emma Raymond Herbert Spangenburg Jamestown Morris Marks James Hall Butler Mildred Preble Maryland State College Gary Preble West Wayne Street Allan Spencer Mar-garel Spencer Drie Spencer Johnny Freebourn Alvin Smith Merchant Marine Iiles Miller George Haskell James~ Town Melle Haskell Duane Street Roy Hoyt Boston Mass LeRoy Hoyt Emma Roschie Tas N. B. Club West Bend Street Clarence Ecklund Ward Whitesell Leon Bloss Martin McGraw Dan Stone William Webster

Hour of Charm Soloist to Wed Army Captain Tomorrow

Vivian Hollace Mae Shaw, radio hour of charm singer, and Major Clarence T. Boster, 31, U. S. Army Air Forces, obtained a marriage license in New York. The couple plans to wed the next day in the city.

Associated Press New York Vivian Hollace Mae Shaw Clarence T. Boster Washington, D. C U. S. Avy Air Forces

Agnes Frances Nelson to Leslie Wyllis Upperman wed in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Agnes Frances to Leslie Wyllis Upperman son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Upperman of Columbus. The ceremony was at Community parsonage Sherman Ohio Saturday at 3 30 by Rev Henry Stevens. The bride wore a blue sharkskin dress with blue accessories. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dey Fralick and Mr and Mrs William Hudson. The couple will live with the groom's parents for now.

Harry Nelson Columbus Agnes Frances Leslie Wyllis Upperman Samuel Upperman Sherman, N Henry Stevens Dey Fralick William Hudson Pralick

Bester Monday Bingo Party Draws Near 200 Patrons

L C B A bingo event at St Edward's hall by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association drew close to 200 patrons. Over 200 dollars in prizes were awarded including a 25 dollar door prize to Valentine Sarnicki and 10 dollars to Miss Florence Movey. Five dollar awards went to Miss Jane O'Brien Miss Grace Livermore and Mrs Joseph Vanik. jackpot winner was Mrs John Blatt. Mary Murray chaired the bustling affair and a favorable final total is expected.

Patrvons Bester Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association St. Edward's Hall Valentine Sarnicki Florence Movey Jane O’brien Grace Livermore Joseph Vanik John Blatt Mary Murray

Police Probing Erie Shooting Incident

Mrs Frances E Robinson fifty townline road Erie RD 4 was found Monday afternoon in bed at her home with a gunshot wound near the heart She is in St Vincent's hospital unconscious with even chance to recover State police cannot determine if the shooting was personal safety related or not

Erie Brie Frances E. Robinson Townline Road R. D G. M. Mathias

Red Skelton Jilted by Bride-To-Be in Hollywood

April 11. Red Skelton and blond model Afariel Morris had planned marriage after taking out a license. They announced wedlock in a day or two but Morris later said the wedding was off and she intended to marry a wealthy businessman in Mexico City.

Red Skelton Hollywood Hichard ’'Red" Skelton Afariel Morris Skelton

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