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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
5
A midweek party honoring Bobby Radecki on his sixth birthday was held at his Columbus home Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen guests attended. Decorations were blue and white and prizes went to Mae Roberts Patti Kirch and Clair Betes. A lunch of ice cream birthday cake and candy baskets was served by the hostess and several friends.
Cadet Frances Drake, training in Rochester and visiting Titusville, travels to Corry with Miss Jean Quinlisk. Yeoman 3/c WAVES visiting Mexe and Teave returns home to Philadelphia with family. Jerry Spell returns to Sheffield after visiting aunts in Corry. Families from Corry attend summer courses at Penn State and enjoy gatherings at Chautauqua Lake. Miss June Joan Hinkler marries Corporal Richard F Wagner at Cascade Methodist Church in Erie. Wagner stationed in Nebraska.
The Dingfelder family held their 15th annual reunion at Mead Park on August 6 with 44 relatives and friends. Officers elected for the coming year were President Marlin Ressler, Vice President Raymond Gibson, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Paul Gibson, and Dinner Committee Chairman Mrs. Milton Wykoff. Activities included a baseball game, swimming, and other sports, followed by ice cream and cake. Oldest member present was Will Dingfelder and the youngest was John Dingfelder.
Wayne Township school directors were entertained by Mr and Mrs Harold Howard. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Haven Follett Mr and Mrs Homer Solstee Mr and Mrs Leon Proctor Mr and Mrs Leoi VaivTussel and Richard Joy. Ladies sewed and played games. Mrs Howard served lunch of rolls coffee sand watermelon.
The annual Hayes School reunion and Concord Township picnic unite this year for a single event on Saturday August 1 at Chelton farm 113 miles south of the school. Dinner will be served at noon with table service and coffee provided by the committee.
Mrs Harry Silvas will attend the homecoming of Dr Francis Townsend at Fairburg on August 27. A report of a Jamestown meeting was given by the secretary. Beecher Hess spoke at the meeting and a donation was sent to the Foundation Fund.
Corry Court members of the C D of A enjoyed an outing at Mead Park yesterday afternoon and evening. A tureen was served at 6 40 and entertainment for the occasion was varied. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Cleve Morton Miss JoAnn Morton and Miss Sarah Jane Roach. Group singing and horseback riding provided amusements.
The Wayne Valley United Brethren in Christ Church sponsors an ice cream social at the parsonage laym this Friday evening. Final plans are completed. Congregation members, friends and community residents are invited. John Robert Sill is president and general chairman.
Leo Howlett hosted a Wednesday lawn party at 34 East Church Street honoring her daughter Patricia who turned three. Fourteen children attended with mothers, a dessert lunch followed and Patricia received many nice gifts.
Mrs. James Keppel entertained her club at her Second avenue home with awards going to Mrs. Arthur Fairchild and Mrs. Wilda Walker. A salad lunch followed. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Gleason Morgan’s home.
Among the earliest lexicographical works, vinshen's Guide to the Tongues appeared in 1617. The brief note marks the historic catalog of language guides, noting its place in early English linguistic reference.
In Crawford county Erie Aug 1 Judge Elmer L. Evans granted custody of 72 year old son Peed Je to father who had previously cared for him near Meadville. The mother had taken the boy on May 20. The judge ruled the father’s home best serves the child while granting the mother visitation rights.
Joseph Folelleti a 28 year old Windber Pennsylvania railroad section hand died at St Vincent's hospital after a bullet struck him while three men fired at random along the railroad right of way 1000 feet west of Townline Road crossing near Erie. The suspects Mitchell Wurebrade 38 James Russell Green 16 and George Leuschen 17 were released after questioning as authorities determine which fired the near fatal shot.
Soviet reports describe a German counterattack near the Vistula with heavy fighting around East Prussia and Augustow. Rokossovsky's forces push to expand a bridgehead below Warsaw despite fierce German artillery resistance, threatening by pass operations toward East Prussia and a flank of the Polish capital.
Harrisburg reports the Public Utility Commission ruled out free fares for Pittsburgh street cars and discounts for uniformed U.S. Armed Forces members, ending the proposals today.
Washington reports that American submarines in Japanese waters destroyed ten more enemy vessels, bringing total Japanese ships sunk or damaged to 1839 since the war began. The latest figures include 633 sunk, 26 probably sunk, and 101 damaged merchant ships, with a tanker among hits. Submarine losses total 27, three from non combat causes.
Harrisburg The State Liquor Control Board considers extending raffles and increasing whisky allotments as manufacturing resumes for a month. The current rationing period ends August 19 with individuals allowed one fifth of a gallon for six weeks, down from seven weeks, and licenses permit 6 percent of normal year purchases.
An alkaline non acidic powder called PASTERTH helps dentures stay secure. Sprinkle on denture plates to improve fit, reduce odor, and prevent slipping. Available at drug stores.
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