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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

5

Prisoner Tries Self Harm At City Jail Yard Spike

Philadelphia April 27 Jamies Reed 27, jailed on burglary conspiracy charges, attempted suicide by leaping from a second floor window at 1501 Street and Sharper Avenue police station yard. He impaled himself on a metal spike. detectives say he jumped while talking to his wife. Reed is father of three, condition not stated.

Philadelphia Jamies Reed Pennsylvania Railroad Reed Fellows 1501 Shutier Avenue Frank May May

Ladies Bowling League Ends Season With Dinner at Hotel Corry

The Ladies Bowling League closed its season with a steak dinner at Hotel Corry. Tables adorned with flowers, 32 covers, and group singing followed. Officers were elected: President Mrs Reade Langhurst, Vice President Miss Betty Lit, Secretary Mrs Albert Sweet, Treasurer Mrs Ray Root, Sergeant-at-Arms Mrs Stanley Henton. Prizes celebrated season scores and averages, including high average Miss Virginian Armitage and highest game Miss Betty Litz. Other awards honored consistent participation and improved bowling averages. The dinner was organized by Mrs Ralph Martin, Mrs Ray Stearns, and Mrs Francis Slattery.

Ladies Ladies’ Bowling League Corry Harold Jewell Reade Langhurst Betty Lit Albert Sweet Ray Root Stanley Henton Eanes Polletta Chapins Heimans Leeds Lift Shop Mabel Shoppe Virginian Armitage Betty Litz Marion Kimmey Edward ‘Jerome Hentor Ralph Martin al Atkens Prige Ray Stearns Francis Slattery

Regular Weekly Meeting of Corry Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies' Aid of the Corry Church of United Brethren in Christ met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Carle Payne's home on North Center Street. Fourteen members attended. With president absent, Mrs. Harley Banks, Mrs. John Bank led the business. Devotions by Mrs. Ros Fleming. Hostess and helpers served refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs Charley Keppel’s East Irving Street.

Ladies’ Aid The Corry Walter Ken Charley Keppel Irving Street

Gerry Owen Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Esterbrook

Gerry Owen Club members were entertained by Mrs. Ann Esterbrook at her South Second Avenue home. Early games included a Wingo round with prizes won by Mrs. Jennie Weick and Brown, and a special prize awarded to Mrs. Kathrys. A salad supper concluded the evening as the club adjourned to meet again in May.

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Large Crowd Attends Salvation Army Dinner

Members of the Homie League of the Salvation Army served a chili supper from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Salvation Army hall. About fifty attended as proceeds go to the War Fund. A social evening followed in the creation rooms. Next Wednesday, Mrs. T. J. Bolanti will speak.

Salvation Army Homie League Selavation Army Salvation Army Hall John Morrison Salvation Army 'War Fund Creation Rooms T. J. Bolanti

Kinley Named New Head of Gerry Safety Council

J Fred Kinley was elected president of the Gerry Safety Council at a dinner meeting held at the Ritx Restaurant after a 6 30 pm dinner. Mrs Frederick Bell presided over the business meeting and officer elections. Ann Baressi was chosen vice president for the coming year with no May meeting date announced.

J. Fred Kinley Safety Council Gerry’Safety Council Ritx Businessia Frederick Bell Ann Baressi

Radio Schedule Highlights Major Network Programs Tonight

NBC features Fred Waring and Fanny Price with the Aldrich Family and Abbott and Costello. CBS presents March of Time, Mr Keen, Suspense, Death Valley Days, and Dinah Shore with Monty Woolley. NBC also includes The Court and The Coast Guard Orchestra, plus Joe E. Brown and Dale Carnvale appearances.

NBC Fred Waring Fanny Price Frank Morgan Aldrich Family Bill Crosby Joan Davis Jack Halley Abbotlarid Costello CBS Mr. Keen Suspense Gene Kelley Major Banes Dinah Shore Monty Woolley Kenny's Court House Coast Guard Orchestra Joe E. Brown Qilt MBS University of Chicago Dale Carnvale

Mrs Paul Clark trains as secretary in Addison

Local notes list Mrs Paul Clark in Addison N C for weeks training at GLF mill on West Washington. Visitors include Perry Darrow Elton Darrow Scoulen and others attending services for Mrs Cora Munn in Erie, with many travels to and from Jamestown Warren and Millcreek for events, reunions, and performances.

Paul Clark Addison GL. F. Mill West Washington Street

Women's Missionary Group Met Last Night at St Pauls Church

The Women’s Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs Walter Wilstead with Mrs Peter Christensen assisting. Twelve members and two guests attended. a towel shower supported Bethesda Home and a money gift was voted for India workers. Refreshments followed. next meeting set at the church with Mrs C W Pangborn and Mrs Roy Stears.

Women's Missionary Society St Paws Tutheran Chuehyas Walter Wilstead Esat Main Atree Peter Christensen Dorr Clark Stesis Raymond Anderson Ipsson Pillars of ‘Peare Sis Lit Society Bethesda

Mor D Phun Club Meets At Mrs Warner Home

Mor D Phun Club held a meeting at Mrs C C Warner s R D 1 home with all members present. A brief business session followed by contests and prizes won by Mrs Walter De Jean Mrs Karl Hasbrouck and Mrs Wynn Gibson. A chicken pie dinner was served and a spring themed table centerpiece featured red white and blue colors. Next meeting time and place to be decided.

C. C. Warner Walter de Jean Karl Hasbrouck Wynn Gibson Chu

Mrs Potocki Hosts Birthday Honor For Ed Potocki

Mrs John Potocki entertained about thirty friends at their Railroad Street home to honor Mrs Ed Potocki. Guests enjoyed visiting, cards, and prizes awarded to Mrs Kenneth Bock, Mrs Charlotte Williams and Mrs Mar Gronowtai. The honored guest received many gifts and the evening closed with refreshments of salad, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.

Ed Potocki John Potocki Railroad Street Kenneth Bock Charlotte Williams Mar Gronowtai Dresenie

Wing-Willi Bowling Team Dinner Party Noted

Members of Wing Wil's bowling team held a dinner party between Sheffield and Kane at a steak supper to wind up their league activity for the Lemon season. Mrs Edward Messinger received gifts alongside attendees Mrs Messinger, Mrs Harold Carr, John Flanigan, Mrs C J Ay Wong Mes, Adrian Eslep, and Mrs Carl Gustatson.

Wing Wil Tadies

Annual Club Dinner Held At Hotel Corry

The Neighborhood Club hosted its annual dinner at Hotel Corry on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs Earl Vanchuilder, Mrs Burton Smock, Mrs Esther Reynolds, Mrs Wallace Kerstelter, Mrs George Maloney, Mrs Harry Thayes, Mrs Allen Klinger and guest Mrs D T Morgan. A religious ceremony was served and the evening was social. Next meeting will be at Mrs VanGuilier's home next Wednesday.

Andy Hotel Corry Earl Vanchuilder Burton Smock Esther Reynolds Wallace Kerstelter George Maloney Harry Thayes Allen Klinger D. T. Morgan VanGuilier

Regular Meeting O E S Wednesday in Masonic Temple

Corry City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a routine session in the Masonic Temple with Mrs. J. D. Watson presiding as worthy matron. After the meeting Mrs. Carlton Smith and a committee served refreshments as the gathering was fairly well attended.

Corry City Masonic Temple J. D. Watson Carlton Smith

Bobby Reagle Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Friends

Bobby Reagle aged four hosted a party yesterday at his home at 78 Elle Street. Sixteen children attended with Gates amusements and refreshments through the afternoon. Bobby received several nice gifts and a priest offered a book as a party favor.

Bobby Reagle Robert Reagle Elle Street Reagle Bobby Gates Bac Priest Wee

Postman Rangs Twice to Save Two Women in Apparent Gas Leak

In Philadelphia on April 1, a postman rang twice at an elderly sisters’ apartment, Sallie Boyce and Doseha Kramer. Police summoned after no answer. detectives found both unconscious from coal gas. Boyce in serious but improving condition. Kramer recovering after admission.

Philadelphia Sallie R. Boyce Doseha Kramer Boyce Nad Kramer

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