Berlin Falls as Nazis Admit War Near End
Nazi forces concede critical situation as Soviet offensives press toward Berlin. Reports describe heavy fighting, air bombardment, and shortages of food while Potsdam Spandau Tempelhof districts fall and Russian advances reshape the final phase of the war.
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T Hat
foralWin
Brnburg
Rastocle
Dny
Naas
Hetlin
Welli
Agee Hitler
Mas- Cow
Sclssatilies
Tien
Snemyé
Monbit
Berlin
Arigades
Naelion
Regina
Itech
Boviet
Cifte
Magcour
Moscow
Potsdam
Oracle of
Prussias Militarism
Cll
Tozether
Auburn
Spandau
Chinese Troops Aid 1200 Japanese Deaths in Hunan
April 28 dispatch reports Chinese forces fatally harmed more than 1,200 Japanese troops in Hunan Province. Japanese units were pressed to form a pocket 75 miles east of Chihkiang. High command announced three Japanese thrusts repulsed. about 200 enemy casualties cited.
Freed prisoners arrive in New York amid war ordeal
April 28 reports say about 2 000 prisoners of war from Germany arrived in Staten Island after retreat with advancing Allied armies. Remainder are en route via Canada and are described as usually aram and grey in color.
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New York
Weathy
Germany
Staten Island
Navy department to hire more civilian workers for war effort
Bureau report says the Navy and Marine camps will require hundreds of civilian office workers in Washington. Officials note the coming year will see expanded spending and staffing to support military operations including clerks typists and signal operators.
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Corry U.S. E. S
Navy
Bernat Williams
Yuamagers
le Top
WMC
Corry Rom Durlig
Coast Gange
Sigiormaphers Typists
Washington
Navy recruits seek Cory area applicants for Navy jobs
The Navy Department advertises recruitment efforts in Cory with Miss Jean Fleming visiting May 2 1948 at the local United States Employment Office. Women 17 percent and over not employed are urged to apply. Candidates must pass civil service and two medical exams. Transportation meals housing are provided.
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Navy Department
Washington
Navy
Jean Fleming
Cory
United States
Cuti
West Main
Waab- Miglon, C
Miss Ethel Forgach Weds Sgt English in Lolts- Will Wedding
Miss Behe Forgach daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dum Forgach of Bear Lake wed Walter B English son of Mrs. W Boyd English in a Methodist ceremony at Lolts Will Pa. Rev Donald Beightol officiated Friday April 27 at 2:90. A reception followed. The groom Sgt English recently returned from 39 months overseas in Africa Sicily and Italy on a 52 day furlough.
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Ethel Forgach
Sgt
English
Lolts
Will
Behe
Poreach
Dum Forgach
Bear Lake
Walter B
Jol
W. Boyd English
Kingas
Donald Beightol
First Baptist Church
Fo Niobe
John Valstick
M Wedding Inn
Ajax Tron
Africa
Sicly
Ialy
Columbus Teacher Named Miss Eleanor Tubbs to Marry Olin Oesch
A surprise party at the Columbus School cafeteria honored Miss Eleanor Tubbs a fourth and fifth grade teacher. The celebration announced her upcoming marriage to Olin Oesch of Spartansburg while guests included Mrs Ralph Curtis Mrs Roger Trisket Mrs Dorothy Elder and others.
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Columbus
Eleanor Tubbs
Tubbs
Olin Oesch
Spartansburg
Crystal
Ralph Curtis
Roger ‘Trisket
Dorothy Elder
Florence Colegrove
Carl McIntyre
Ben Skinner
Albert Sandburg
Card Club Attends Van Guilder Home Gathering
Twelve members and guests attended the 600 Club event at the Van Guilder home on Spring Street. Awards went to Mrs. George Maloney and Harry Thayer. Hostess served potato salad rolls apple pie and coffee. Next meeting planned for May at Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen’s home.
Birthday party for Mary Ellen Bell observed
The fifteenth birthday of Mary Ellen Bell was observed this afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bell on 425 East Pleasant Street. Six young girl friends attended and enjoyed features included a birthday cake and ice cream.
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Artiun Pieciento
Third Air Force
Tampa
Flo
Domini Piccicillo
West Pleas
Lester Lapus
New York City
Murray
Sprine Street
J . Dyckes
Meadville
Yn Aves
Willian Wresiengus
Nurs Duhn Sheenan
West Church Street
Clayton Beart
Suns
Gerry
Amd
Atdith Sprovert
Rochester
George Sproyert
East Wayne Street
Carl Millspaw
Sally
Sue
West Bredgwicke Street
Erle Shoppin
Theres Laird
Margaret
Minty
Dua Sullivan
Mary Anh Sullivan
Geraldine Sullivan
Mery Gertrude Hannan
Peeey
Titusville
Edhward Hilliker
Johm Breed
Union City
Norite Rush
Donald Wagner
Hany Lamons
Robert Johnso
Robert Brown
Frank Vana
Albert Robbins
Clarence Brailey
Corry
Ferry
Columbu
Richard Wie
James
Leavin
Hollow Lake
Ontario
Canada
Lavini Kaysar
J. T. Dearne
Malcolm Dearing
Allegheny College
Muncille
Jean Dearing
Robert Newell
Carml
Dover
Towel Mount
West Frederick Street
Carolline McVaugh
Ilo Warren
Wil
Wim Grant
Childs
Charl
Cloyd Thomas
Irs
Melvin Nelson
Davie
Mote
Muskeegan
Mich
Detroit
Wadames
Virginia Williemis
Intelligence Division
Pentagon Building
Washington
DO. 1
Luly A. Williams
Whittlesey
Douglas Rozelle
Mary Jane
Sony John
East Main Street
Erie
Dale Waterhouse
Charles Waterhouse
South Center Street
Mary Ellen Bell
Charles, Bell
East Pleasant Street
Ms. Bell
Miss Bell
Bric a Brac Shower For Mrs Peter Glayis
A bric a brac shower for Mrs Peter Glayis was given by Miss Joan McCray at her home in Cory on Monday evening. Twelve guests attended with games as entertainment and prizes awarded to Mrs Rupert Mamis Mrs Roland Hasbrouck Mrs Ray Root Mrs Philip Root and Miss Blend Hose. Miss McCray served a pilaf and dessert course. Clovis received gifts.
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Peter Glayis
Pete Gtiwis
Fraktes
Miss McCray
Be Clovis
Fine Event For Corry Merchants Monday Night
Corry merchants plan a regular monthly timer meeting at the Rite Restaurant Monday evening at 6 20. Robert Bumbaughpresident presides a special chicken dinner will be served Cant Guy Abbey will speak on the State Guard needs Ruth Lanstm guest back from three years of verse reading Feeney Trio Ted Feeney Francis Feeney and sister Margeret Freeman provide musical entertainment.
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Corry
Retail Merchants’ Association
Rite
Mionday
Robert Bumbaugh
Guy Abbey
State Guard
Ruth Lanstm
Feeney
Ted
Francis Feeney
Margeret Freeman
Card Club Dinner At Pittsfield Inn
Local ward club members enjoyed a dinner at Ellisfield Inn on Friday. The group included Mrs Walter Pydy, Ms Walter Meneoy, Mrs Walt Ten Johnson, Mrs William Johnson, Mrs Peter Wilsted, Mrs Dort Clark, Mrs John Sheehan, Mrs Charlies Hiles and Mrs Hue entertain ed the group at Palm haven after the dinner. Awards were given to Mrs Clark, Mrs Sheehan, Mrs Wilsted and Mrs William Johnson.
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Ellisfield Inn
Walter Pydy
Walter Meneoy
Walt- Ten Johnson
Wiliam Johnson
Peter Wilsted
Dort Clark
John Sheehan
Charlies Hiles
Palmhaven
Mes Clark
Sheehan
Wilsted
William Johnson
Housewarming Night Honoring Mrs Arthur Hoffman
A housewarming party for Mrs Arthur Hoffman at her Concord Street home last evening drew sixteen ladies. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Wendell Shields Mrs Floyd Webb Mrs G C Warner Miss Alan Hasbrouck Wy Frances Frand and Mrs C Mountain. Mrs Bosman presided and guests enjoyed refreshments of salad rolls and coffee.
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Mes
Arthur Hoffman
Myrha Hendrostak
Concord Street
Wendell Shields
Floyd Webb
G. C. Warner
Alan Hasbrouck
Frances Frand
Bosman
Daughter Silvia Jean is born at Warren General Hospital
A daughter, Silvia Jean, was born to Mr and Mrs Melvin Thomas at Warren General Hospital in Warren on April 20. Mr Thomas is a former Corty resident.
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Silvia Jean
Melvin. Thomas
Warren
Warren General Hospital
Mr.Thomas
Corty
Optometrist Notice for Former Corry Patients in Erie
De R Owen, optometry, formerly of Corry and now at 814 State Street Erie Pa second floor opposite Wartler Theater reminds former patients to schedule eye fitting visits in Erie during the day or evenings at 8 00 P M Appointments may be arranged by calling 10 238 or sending a card for an appointment.
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de. R. Owen
Optomerctsy
Corry
State
Selota Young People's Society Meeting at Sprig Creek
Scioto youth group met Friday night at Sprig Creek home with Marlan Malleson and Alice Damo winning. Rev George O Ke MY from Spartansburg led choruses and dedications. guests roasted wethers and marshmallows by the fireplace. Next meeting hosts installation service at Selota Church on Friday May 4. Public invited. Chbbaee served taW is a good source of vitantin C.
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Scioto
Marlan
Malleson
Alice Damo
Selota
Sefota
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