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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1943

Page

5

Rosa Westley Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Rosa Westley was honored at a surprise birthday party at her Worth street home yesterday afternoon by members of the W R B Corps. Four o'clock dinner featured a cake baked by Alma Gardner as centerpiece. Guests included Mae Sessions from Buffalo and Eva Buckley from Gherry Creek New York with Mary Morrison and Mabel Brown on the organizing committee. H A Gilbert of West Church Street returned from a Cape Cod vacation.

W. R Rosa Westley Worth Street W. RB. 0 Nord9 Corps Alma Gardner Westley Mae Sessions Buffalo Eva Buckley Gherry Creek N.Y Mary Morrison Mabel Brown H. A. Gilbert West Church Street Cape Cod Mass

Women’s War Front Medals and Allied Honors Spotlight

United Women’s War Front reports World War I valor awarded to Yekaterina Tkachenko and Sima Dneprovskaya of Russia for scouting and frontline action. Czech, British, and Yugoslav women receive medals for bravery, with Polish women training in Scotland for future service. Local notices list wartime travel, visits, and furloughs of servicemen and families across Corry and nearby towns.

Adelaide Kerrap United Women’s War Front Europe Yekaterina Tkachenko Yekaterina Sima Dneprovskaya Leningrad Auxiliary Territorial Service Women's Auxiliary Air Forces Women's Royal Naval Service Kurpanj Scotland Pestris

Two Leaving Aero Supply Employees Honored

A farewell gathering was held Tuesday evening at the union hall for Ada Downey and Mary Kron of Aero Supply Co Inc who are leaving the local defense plant. Downey returns to Latrobe to teach, Kron moves to Tennessee. Guests received money gifts. entertainment featured Aero Band music under Mrs Pearl Ayting and Mrs Iva Small.

Ne Ouy Gepe Aero Supply Co., Inc Ada Downey Mary Kron Miss Downey Latrobe Iva Small Aero Band

Sally Chase Birthday Party Report

Mrs Lyle Chase hosted six teen children at her North Center Street home on Tuesday afternoon for Sally Coles third birthday. The party included outdoor time followed by birthday lunch with ice cream and cake. Sally received several nice gifts from the group.

Sally Chase Lyle Chase North Center Street Sally

Protect Furniture Care Tips For Seasonal Wood Preservation

Dry hems in summer and damp heat in winter can loosen joints, detach veneer, and cause wood to warp or crack. Occasional polishing helps seal pores and preserve the wood.

Incust and Malaris Scourge in Morocco Trade Crisis

Incust and Malaris describe a region in Morocco with 800000 inhabitants mainly Muslim. The inland tribes rely on goats and sheep, growing grains beans olives and fruits. Exports include almonds oranges potatoes canary seed hides wool and fish. Malaria and ideasts are noted alongside government campaigns.

Morocca

Wallace McCray Nuptials in Los Angeles Aug 8

Mrs C P McCray of 216 Fourth Avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Jennie M McGray to Mr Charles Wallace both of Los Angeles. The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon August 8 at 2 30 o clock in the First Congregational Church. The couple will reside at 6620 Northside Drive Los Angeles after a honeymoon tour to Salt Lake City Flat Head Lake Lake Louise Alberta. Mrs Wallace is a former Corry resident who graduated from Corry High School in 1908.

Wallace-McCray Los Angeles C. P. McCray Fourth Avenue Armonages Jennie M. Mc Gray Calif Charles Wallace Fifield First Congregational Church of Arthur Shreve Salt Lake City Flat Head Lake Lake Louise Alberta Dan Northside Drive Corry Corry Bish School

Townsendites Meet At Tiffany Home

Town send Club held a session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Tiffany with discussion of Dr. Townsend's Boston and New York visit. He noted rising pension movement interest from coast to coast and that 31 states have eased pension laws while Congress is out of session. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tiffany and Mrs. Ethel Stapleton. The next meeting is set for September 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Messinger and will include corn roast.

Townsend Club L. R. Tiffany Townsend Boston New York Tiffany Ethel Stapleton Stewart Messinger

Mrs G Bonnell Chase Honored At Was Congress Street Party

Mrs G Hofey Chase was guest of honor as Mrs Herold Garr Mrs Lloyd Meerdini and Mrs Wilbut Spétxy entertained twenty guests at the Garr residence on Was Congress street The party featured a shower of gifts and bingo with Mrs Chase and Mrs Paul Brynolison winning awards A salad lunch followed.

G. Hofey Chase Herold Garr Lloyd Meerdini Wilbut Spétxy Garr Was Congress Street Chase Bingo Paul Brynolison

Home League Plans For Exhibition of Dolls

Salvation Army Home League members enjoyed a social evening at the Salvation Army Hall with music games and quizzes. They announced dolls dressed for the annual Christmas party will be on display September 8 with Mrs Gunstow as speaker.

Salvation Army Home League Salvation Army Hall Gunstow Pennsylvania

Corry Safety Council Holds Routine Dinner Meeting

The Corry Safety Council met at the Ritz Restaurant last evening in a routine session. Letters and forms connected with council work were discussed but no action was taken. It was announced that the film Seventh Column will be shown at Rex Theater August 29. The next council meeting is scheduled for September 5.

Ae Uussess Cory Safety Council Ritz Rex Theater

Aero Supply Foremen Form Organize At Hotel Corry Dinner

Foremen and supervisors from Aero Supply Manufacturing Co met at the Hotel Corry for a dinner and organizational discussion. Lon Rhine presided as officers were elected: Victor Lundberg president, T. Anderson vice president, I. M. Kowalski secretary, Walter Sweet treasurer. A formal name will be announced after the next meeting.

Aa Teamsihe Aero Supply Manufacturing Co Tne Corry Lon Rhine Victor Lundberg T. Anderson I. M. Kowalski Walter Sweet

Introducing Son Born to Bir and Marion Way at Corry

A baby boy was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mrs Marion Way and Mr Bir. The birth was registered at Corry, with limited details available in the notice.

Treon Society Meeting at Hillstrom Home

The Treon Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church gathered at Mrs. D. A. Hillstrom’s East Congress Street home for an evening of visiting. Seven members attended and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be held September 5.

Treon Society Hillstrom Treen Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church D. A. Hilstrom East Congress Street

Farewell Party Planned for Rey and Mrs Belman

Members and friends of the Baptist church invite Rey and Mrs Ines CG Belman to a farewell reception this evening at the tire. The event starts at 8 o'clock and accompanies mention of Rey and Mrs Belman leaving soon to make their home in Tuesom Avie.

Baptist Rey Ines CG. Belman Tire Sid Belmanere Tuesom Avie

Two Charged With Murder in Timber-Cutter's Death

The body of 64 year old Harvey Bressler was found buried in an abandoned corn field near Pine Grove. A neighbor and a 17 year old Pottsville boy were taken into custody for questioning after confessing to beating Bressler to death and burying him. State police and volunteers had searched the area for two days before the breakthrough.

Pottsville Theody Harvey Bressler End County Lewis Buono Bressler Buono Bea Bresster Aloe Pine Grove Mahlon Bressler Buona

Lock Haven Boy Faces Trial in Grudge Murder

A 14-year-old Lock Haven mountain boy, William H. Cummings, is held for Clinton County court on a murder charge for the shotgun slaying of 77-year-old Frederick Raymond Buckingham in Castanea township last Saturday. The motive cited is a grudge.

Lock Haven Clinton William H. Cummings Henry Cummings Willan Fink Frederick Raymond Buckingham Castanea

Broadcast Schedule Fragments Show Nightline Lineup

Radio listings reveal a chaotic evening with NBC CBS and local hosts. Programs include Shrednik music, Arlene Prancis blind date, Navy dramas, Bing Crosby Hall, Joan Davis and Jack Haley, Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore, and many variety segments plus news by Lowell Thomas and Gabriel Heatter.

NBC Shrednik Fred Waring Arlene Prancis Bing Jeosby Joan Davis Jack Haley Jimmy Durante Garry Moore CBS Jom B. Kennedy Samy James Mr. Seer Maor Bawes Arch Andrews Lowell Thomas Lum Abner Johnson Family Our Enery Harmony Hi Gabriel Heatter

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