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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

5

Tough Battle Rages At Baguio In Philippines

In April 26 dispatch from Mantua, Maj. Gen. B. B. Woodmull’s 24th Division advances 16 miles toward Baguio, driving toward Mindanao and Davao. American forces push along a northwest highway and close within 2 000 yards of Baguio center, the Philippine summer capital and Japanese HQ. The Mindanao operation nears a decisive stage as U.S. troops close on Davao.

Baguio Mantua Philippines Tagen B. B. Woodmull Mindanao Island Ione & Japanese Davao Star Metropolis

Elks Bowler Fish Fry Ends Season With Banquet

Elks Bowling League closed its season with a dinner at the club basement. Leon Brown prepared a 65-serving fish fry. Melvin Gopbet announced prizes for the head-pin tournament and team awards. League standings included Citizens Bank, Christensen Motors, City Market, Hammond Elevator, Rexall Drugs, Fair Store, Steens, Wilcox Grocers, Kinney Spiesman.

Elks Leon Brown Melvin Gopbet Citizens Bank Christensen Motors City Market Hammond Elevator Rexall Drugs Fair Store Steen’s Wilcox Grocers Kinney Spiesman Charley Keefer Laurie Baker Keefer Ewald Carlson Carlson Clark Lord Gils Eder Ath Wallace Hammond

Townsend Club Hosts Regional Director on Post War Recovery

A Townsend Club meeting at LO. O. F. hall heard 3rd regional director Carroll Johnson discuss Post War Recovery Through Entombment of Townsend Plan. Mayor Hepler welcomed guests, a social security bill was anticipated, and 14 new memberships were added. Regular meetings set for May 11 and continued on 2nd and 4th Fridays at the hall.

Townsend Club F. Hall L. A. Tit- Tay America Clyde Gook Glenn Sitler Youngsvile Frank &. Hepler Carrol Johnson Townsend William McClellans Erie Frank Brooks P. . Barber

Lutheran Missionary Society Met Wednesday

The Lutheran Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Hildebrand presiding. Members discussed a birthday offering for the general fund and set May 13 as India Lace Day. Hostesses served sandwiches pickles cupcakes and coffee. next meeting May 23 will invite hosting by Mrs Cristal son and Mrs D A Hillstrom with Mrs Anderson leading.

Lutheran Missionary Society Raymond Anderson Roy Street B. Hildebrand Hildebrand Wesleyville Cristalson D. A. Hillstrom

Shower Party Honors Mrs Bachomer at East Wayne Home

Mrs Join Radecki and Mrs Santo Leone hosted a shower for Mrs R Bachomer at East Wayne Street last evening. Winners included Mrs James O Brien Mrs BK Hauenstein Mrs Ivan Downey with a door prize to Mrs Robert John 400. Hostesses served potato salad wafers jelly cream coffee and guests received many gifts.

R. Bachomer Raymond Bachomer Join Radecki Santo Leone East Wayne Shreet James O'Brien BK. Hauenstein Ivan Downey Robert John- 400

Twin Daughters Born to Centerville Couple

Twin daughters were born at Corry Hospital late this morning to Mr and Mrs Gerald Kelly of Centerville. Mrs Helly is the former Beneta White.

Abs. Gerald Kelly Centerville Corry Hospital Helly Benneta White

Farewell Party For Marine Recruit

A party was held at the home of Mrs. Oleta McCray for her son Perry who has left for service with the Marine Corps. About thirty one friends and relatives attended including Sonny Budron Myr and Mrs Hatty Mosher and family and Mrs Bertha Mosher of Union City and Pfc Walter Davis home on leave from Atlantic City. Decorations were red white and blue. A lunch of potato salad sandwiches pickles and a decorated cake followed an evening of dancing singing and visiting. Perry received a purse of money from his friends.

Oleta McCray Matesivest Perry Marine Corps Sonny Budron Buffalo Myr Hatty Mosher Bertha Mosher Union City Pfc Walter Davis Atlantic City

C D of A Completes Anniversary Plans

A special C C of A meeting completed plans for a May 6 anniversary and initiation of 15 new members at Corry Court. Miss Franc Mihar will preside, and a 40th anniversary year will begin with a 6 o'clock mass at St Thomas Church and holy Communion. An evening initiation follows at the bedrooms with supper reservations to Mrs Fred Roi by May 3.

C. D. of A C. C. of A Jw F C D. of A Corry Court Franc Mihar Stake Kans St. Thomas’ Church Fred Roi

Stitch And Chatter Club Met Yesterday

The Stitch and Chatter Club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Lindstrom in Guiry. Members enjoyed fancy work and visiting. Mrs Lindstrom served a late dinner. The next meeting is planned at the Lindstrom home with Miss Florence Lindstrom hosting.

Stitch and Chatter Club Rover’ Litustivsn T Ie Mr Au Mis Lindstrom Guiry Ding Florence Lindstrom Will, Pyferbain

NF Club Guests At Mrs Alexander Home

Nine members attended the NF Club meeting at Mr Harry Alexander home on Moll street. Attendees included Mrs Prank Heath, Mrs A A Merker, Mrs Nelile Merker, Miss Hazel Weeks and Miss Ro Eva Huda. The evening featured sewing, visiting, and a salad dessert course. The next meeting is set for May 9 at Mrs Heaths Franklin street home.

Harry Alexander Moll Street Prank Heath A. A. Merker Nelile Merker Hazel Weeks RoEva Huda Heath Franlin Street

Yearly Reports At W F M S Meeting

W FM S of the Niamrene Church met yesterday with Mrs. Delbert Croscott. A noon meal for 20 featured four Gelmans cake baked and decor by Mrs. Edward Dyer. The business session included devotions by Mrs. Anderson and led by Mrs. Bailey. Fiscal year end with yearly reports from Mrs. Carley and Mrs. Sorensen.

W. FM. S Niamrene Delbert Croscott R. D Edward Dyer Martin Anderson Ant Clarence Bailey Nebbip Carley Debs Forensen Biter Sorensen Bailey Dr. Mackey Indiana

Columbus Grange Meeting At Norton Home

Columbus Grange met at the Norton home with 12 attendees. Carin, master, presided as the business session closed with an invitation from the Pomona. An invitation was read for a county meeting in Lottsville in May. The next meeting is set for May 3.

Columbus Grange Norton Mes Aprile Norton Columbus Carin Pomona Granse Lottsville Grange

Miss Hoylen Honored by Corry-Jaumestown Office Force

Grace Hoylen, soon to join the WAVES, was feted by 18 colleagues at the Corry Jamestown office. A chicken dinner at Gretchen's Kitchen in Jamestown preceded a purse of money and a gardenia gift. The group then attended a movie in Jamestown.

C.J Hoylen Grace Hoylen Ryice Corry-Jaumestown Mip

U B Ladies Aid Met At Wardes Home

Mrs Fred Wardes of North Center street hosted the United Brethren Ladies Aid at her home with 12 members and one guest Ruth Schuman attending. Mrs Bush led devotions and the group handled routine business, noting the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Dan Culver on West Wayne Street.

Cpl Crosby Bush Ace Fort Riley Kas Charles A. Myers East Wayne Street John Gizaic Meadville Jamestown O James Malone Gerry Ted Rose Malone North Center Street Sandra Lee Cochran East Frederick Street Centerville Leora Parringston Fred Wardes United Brethren Ladies’ Aid, Society Ruth Schuman BF Bush Aurris Wetrous Dan Culver West Wayne Sciat

Local Women Earn Extra Red Points Through Fat Salvage

Daily appeals urge housewives to save every drop of used fat for Victory. Each spoonful supports medicines, synthetic rubber, gunpowder, paints, and other wartime essentials, with cash incentives offered to collectors aiding the war effort against Germany and Japan.

Germany Japan

Eastern Star Chapter 17 Holds Meeting and New Petitions

O E S Chapter No 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star met in their lab rooms with strong attendance. Worthy Matron Mrs Thelma Barnes presided as seven petitions for membership were filed. Mrs Melvyn Skinner gave the auditor s report and routine business was completed. Mrs Helen Cochran chaired the meeting with a social hour and dessert served by Mrs Goeliran and committee.

Order of the Eastern Star Teamia Thelma Barnes Melvyn Skinner Helen Cochran Goeliran

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