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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1943

Page

5

Miss Maude Porter Honored by Friends in Spring Creek

Miss Alice Damon hosted a social at her Spring Creek home for bride elect Miss Maude Porter. Eleven guests attended with games and contests won by Miss Cucille Kimmy and Maxine Greeley. A farewell shower presented many lovely gifts and a dessert luncheon closed the evening.

Maude Porter Alice Damon Howe In Spring Creek Cucille Kimmy Maxine Greeley Ess

Corry’s First WAAC Entering Officers School

Miss Virginia Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Z P Williams and the first local girl to join the WAACs, has completed basic training at Daytona Beach training center and leaves today for the officers school at Ford Des Moines. Her friends here are pleased by her appointment and travel to attend milestones in her military career.

SONY Virginia Willums Z. P. Williams Waacs Daylone Beach Ford Des Moines Tawa

Sunday School Teachers Plan Mother's Day and Picnic

United Brethren church Sunday school teachers and assistants met at the church last evening. Superintendent Eoin West ley outlined plans for Mother’s Day and Children’s Day services and a possible separate opening for the primary department due to growing enrollment. The group decided to hold the annual picnic at Mead Park and noted new equipment purchased for each class.

A. B Wiffeen United Brethren Church Eoin Westley Wiis Separte Mead Pari

Rotary Club Dinner Topics and Local Membership Notes

The weekly Rotary Club dinner featured cyne W. Sholabarger as guest speaker with color slides on the life of Christ. Plans were discussed for Jovi Rotarians to attend the Erie district conference, with a large delegation expected. Nominations for officers were placed in the hands of the committee ahead of the next election, and Arthur Ramisey joined as a new member while Paul Abbot prepares for military service. Ensign Clarsbelle Bless has returned to Philadelphia after visiting family. Local residents and visitors were noted, including Donald M. Sears returning to India, California for leave, and multiple trips to New York City, Jamestown, and Fort Lauderdale.

Cyne W. Sholabarger Rotary Club Christ Erie Lange Arthur Ramisey Paul Abtot Mr. Abbot Jnin Armed Forces Clarsbelle Bless Navy Nursing Corps Philadelphia A. Sorenson West Smith Street Donald M. Sears India Calif East South Street E. Hawksins John Fenstermacher New York City Renstermacher Martha Ann Lima Ohio Fenstermacher Hawkins Mott Street Warren John P. Feustermacher Willam Beal David Best Leo Rhynard Beal Rrié Walter Scott Fort Lauderdam Tor Marths Carlson Jamestown Hobart Swarts Bob Charles Mt. Alton Mins Frank Belser Pairhaven Mabel Lombard Pie Paul Fullom Fort George Meare Mis T. Pulley Autry Paul Auer Abe Gumbisky Elin Mpy Corry Ependine Robert H Stearnshue Fle Marine New River N.C Mir Stearns West Plea Ant Street Vale Stearns Ensign Carl Mallon Larmiells Spartanshire Weil Carry Rhe Ely

Weight and Nutrition PTA Talk at Junior High

Gordon home economics instructor of the Gorty schools will address the Junior High Parent-Teachers Association meeting in the sub High School library Thursday at 3:30. Miss Gordon replaces Miss Kepler as afternoon speaker due to her illness. Other features include accordion timber by Mary Lou, reading by Marie Zafiropmlex, and a victory speaker. Attendance is emphasized as officers plan election of the entire year and other business.

Wren Bonells Gordon Gorty Miss Gordon Miss Kepler Junie High Schoor Mary Louight Marie Zafiropmlex

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Delany at Lite Homme

A West Washington party hosted by Mrs Mary Delany’s guests entertained Mrs Mary Delany with a surprise birthday event. Sixteen attendees enjoyed cards and awards at auction bridge and contract. Dolls marked the refreshment table as Easter golds decorated cakes, candies, and flowers.

Mary DeLary Milton Zulaneck Philip Zalznetk West Washington Strat Mary Delany

Quilting Club Meets With Mrs Wicker Nigh

The Quine Club met yesterday with Mrs. Wicker Nigh at her East Congress street home. A tureen dinner was enjoyed at one o clock and was followed by a social afternoon of sewing and visiting. Several members attended the regular meeting.

Easter Monday Bingo Party Plans Move Forward

Plans for the Easter Monday bingo party sponsored by the L C B A advance with April 26 set for St Edward's Hall. Mrs. James Miloney serves as general chairman as ticket sales rise. the event opens at 8 o'clock and is billed as one of the season's largest bingo affairs.

James Miloney St. Edward's Hall

First WAACs Take Active Field Jobs

New York April 14 the first group of WAACs assigned to field duty in the United States began work at anti aircraft headquarters. A company of women assumed roles at artillery units, manning guns and searchlights at Long Island air defenses, marking a shift from a male dominated combat zone.

Aaby Boy Born Tuesday at Corry Hospital

Aaby boy was born Tuesday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul Stroup of 624 Spring Street.

Aaby Boy Corry Hospital Paul Stroup Springstreet

Mrs Edwin Cole Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Edwin Cole of West Frederick street entertained her card club with an auction bridge evening. Two tables played. Miss Ida Watrous and Miss Erma Bunink won the prizes. Mrs Cole served a dessert table after nine.

Edwin Cole West Predertek Street Tda Watrous Ernia’ Bunink Ayrods

Golden Links Class Host Evening Meeting

Sleda Hastings Wright Street hosted the Golden Links class of the Methodist church. Twenty two members and two visitors attended. Mrs J B Boginted led the devotion on the Easter story of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Mrs Kyin Young, Anes president, led a brief business meeting. A feature was a Sever hatsie providing entertainment and benefiting the class. Hastings was assisted in refreshments by Mrs Q D Nichols, Mrs Belay Dohen and Mrs Warner. There will be De Mireen dinner Lis month and the next meeting will be held Tuesday May 11.

Sleda Hastings Wright Street Methodist Church J. B Hastings Q. D. Nichols Belay Dohes Warner

ENE Club Plans Spring Party and Meeting Notes

E. N. E. Club held its monthly meeting at a member’s home on East 1. MEAG discussed plans for the spring party to be hosted by Mrs. GW Andrews in May. Guests included Mrs. Leland and Mr. Harold Patiereen.

Airs Andews Ace Davellers Gail Odnigas

Erie Engagement of Interest to Carry Friends Frucniis

In a forthcoming city announcement, a couple from Este and Douglas is noted with ties to local figures. The betrothal, set for Saturday May 45, involves Roel, a gentleman from Viterait, and a professional connected to Security-Peppies Tenet.

Erie Lowen Meumemert Keck Hesehey W. Kerk Este Pretty Bope Evie Roel Ste Vineen Gerepal Electric Apprentica

Mid-April storm coats Pennsylvania with heavy snow

Corry reports two inch snowfall as widespread storm blankets the state with eight inch totals in western and eastern mountains. Greensburg and Pocono areas see dangerous conditions with fey treeways. Daleville records seven inches and Pine Hill ten, traffic halted in portions of the Poconos. officials urge minimal travel.

Corry Stile Pennsylvania Greensburg Pocono Mountain He State Highway Department Daleville Scranton Lackawan— ‘Na Coumty Pine Hill Carbondale Poconos

Senate approves merit rating bill in Pennsylvania

Associated Press reports in Harrisburg that the merit rating bill passed the Senate with a majority vote. The measure ties employee and employer contributions to a defined scale, replacing the present rate and linked to various earnings and benefits provisions.

Senate Associated Press Harrisburg Apeli Lnwen Joe Ramgensation Lund Froperick T. Homsher

Rommel Evacuates Part of African Force

Allied communique reports Rommel withdrawing part of the Axis force from Tunisia as German and Italian air losses rise. Most evacuees reportedly Tunisian troops reaching Sardinia and Sicily by small boats, while ground personnel are said to be removed.

Tunisia Algiers Ts Ivorce Rommel Timisia Reuters Sardinian Sieilim Orfors

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