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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

4

First Night of Initiation For M M Sorority

Initiation ceremonies conducted by the M M Sorority at the home of Miss Mary Lott Patterson on Frederick Street drew over twenty members from prior generations. Members Jean Curtis Mary Graham Marjorie Faiman Mildred Yourly Meredith Fogle Nancy Hammond and Marion Young were introduced as the outgoing generation for the coming year. A banquet at the Hotel Corry was planned for Thursday evening August 27. Refreshments were served by Miss Patterson at the close.

M. M Mary Lott Patterson Frederick Street Jean Curtis Mary Graham Marjorie

Local society notices and family updates recount Corry area events

A long list of society items from Corry shows residents and relatives moving, marrying, traveling, and serving. Highlights include Gael Blanchard becoming manager of a large Erie Super-Market, promotions and transfers, weddings, baptisms, and visits to family across towns, with many mentions of neighbors, bankers, soldiers, and alumni.

Solomon Action Advances in New Guinea Under Spare Force

Reporting from Kokoda 60 miles east of Port Moresby the advance is termed not significant as the second phase of the Solomon action continues. The Marines’ task is to track remaining enemy forces while a New Zealand Press Association correspondent notes light Japanese resistance in surrounding seas. Vice Admiral Ghormley is said to have split his fleet into a reserve and a striking force to guard troops ashore, with current losses not exceeding expectations. Mrs. Cleve Morton departs Friday for Pittsburgh and then Santa Ana for air corps training.

Onenese Kokoda New Guinea Port Moresby The Solomons Japan Navy New Zealand Press Association Robert, Ghormley Ued

Mrs. Matilda Munn Is Honored On Eightieth Birthday

Mrs. Matilda Munn, aged 80, was surprised at her Franklin street home by neighbors and friends on her birthday. Visiting friends provided entertainment and refreshments including cake. Among the guests was Mrs. Luthar Raymond of State Line.

Mathida Mynn Franklin Street Luthar Raymond State Line Wis

Friends Honor Mrs Myers With Mead Park Picnic

Seventeen friends gathered at Mead Park for a picnic in honor of Mrs. W. W. Myers. The guest of honor, who will move to Youngstown, Ohio, Friday, received a gift of handkerchiefs after a 6 30 supper following the afternoon gathering.

W. W. Myers William Myers Mead Park

Otts Entertain Guests at Dinner

Mr and Mrs R A Ott entertained at dinner last evening at their home on East Frederick street. Covers were laid for seventeen in honor of house guests Mr and Mrs Frank Batchelor and son William and Anughier Louise of Monaca Pa

R. A. Ott East Prederick Street Prank Batchelor William Anughier Louise Monaca

Birthday Party for Miss Doris Raymond in Corry

About twenty five friends surprised Doris Raymond of Corry on her birthday Saturday evening. They swam in Broken Stray Creek then had a campfire and wiener roast. Ice cream and cake were served and Miss Raymond received many gifts. Attendees included Margery Morris Mary Hotchkiss and Louise Miller.

Doris Raymond Corry Brokenstray Raymond Margery Morris Mary Hotchkiss Allegany Louise Miller Philadelphia

Birthday observance at Euclid street home honors Kathryn Dorshel

Miss Kathryn Dorshel Mx and Mrs. Kelly Hoffman hosted guests at their Euclid street residence last evening to honor Kathryn Dorshel on her birthday. An evening of games and a wiener roast followed. Attendees included Miss Dorshel, Miss Mary Jane Warner, Miss Hiya Owens, Mrs. Joe Dorshel, Robert Fosburg, Robert Hinckley, Miss Cynthia Scott, and Miss Helen Crené, who had earlier spent yesterday in Jamestown on business.

Union City Townville Alpha Anderson Stephen Brynn Mildred Maslen Young Findley Melvin Melson Junior Welfare League Bemus Point Gerry Hospital Howard L. Biskeslee Camp Lee Allee Phelps West Pleasant Strest Gracie Hoylen Bell Eriell Flip Corkin Ohio State Corry Hospital Jacqueline Howard Washington Major Howard Test Williams Mend St Keesler Field Miss Mary Jean Kossite Chautauqua Junior Chorus Kentucky Smith Wilkes Hall Assembly Grounds Corry-damestown Maple Avenue Guy Building Gerry Boy Setat Roy Reed Bermuda Tom R Calkins Garland Bernard Porter Columbus Porter Geraldine’ Sullivan Buffalo Utes Tonawands Merle Kotstee Chiwutiuquar Clarence Cox Freda James van Guilder Marion Grendon Tripp Erle Enroute Navy A. Jobrigon Ruth Johnson Warren Marian Wall Philadelphia Spartansilve Marjorie Huft Cpl. L. H. Houghtling Fort Jackson Gerry South Center Street Joe Barrone Gorsy N.Y Mart Costello Judy Alexander Ruth McMann Ruth Louie Marie Howard Margaret Crowe Jamestown Charles Tate Wright Street Harold Powell Cooks Forest William ‘Kettering Westfield Corry George Boyd Harrisburg Gloria Sullivan Twin Cities Black Rock Kathryn Dorshel Kelly Hoffman Euclid Street Mis Kathryn Dorshel Miss Dorshel Mary Jane Warner Hiya Owens Joe Dorshel Robert Fosburg Robert Hinckley Cynthia Scott Helen Crené

Fashionable cool gloves from worn fabric fingertips

A short note advises repurposing worn fabric gloves by removing the fingertips and binding the edges to create stylish and cooler gloves for summer. The tip emphasizes practicality and reuse for extended glove wear.

Fragments From a Foreign Lineage News Item

A fragmentary OCR snippet lists names and terms hinting at a baseball or ordnance related event. It mentions individuals such as Joe and Amer Risburg and references education and a Friday timing, but the text is incomplete and unclear. The item reads as an irregular note rather than a full article.

Fragmentary Text About Ancestry and Events

The readable fragments reference ancestry, a gain, and a vase with beads or parts. Details are unclear, but the note hints at a historical or genealogical context possibly involving artifacts and personal lineage.

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Fragmented OCR sports note mentions teams Tex Hughtor Box Olande Dodgers and a race to win 20 with mentions of Teagues Wyatt Chandler Norah Am The Keystone and a 4 age letter fragment. No clear event or outcome.

Olande Teagues Wyatt Chandler the Grays Cory Eli Norah Keystone George Cleveland Coast Guard

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