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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1943
Page
5
A sketchy OCR fragment mentions a person named John Ell a connected to a bank and a former school name in the city. Details are unclear but indicate a bank association and school naming. Further readable facts are limited in the fragment.
Florence Conrad leads a new unit of twenty American women ambulance drivers for the French Army to Africa under General Headquarters in Algiers. The Rochambeau Unit will evacuate wounded civilians and transport soldiers if sent to the firing line. Convincing details include Croix de Guerre honors and prior service on the French front.
Johnny Seamans, son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Seamans of Wright Street, marked his fourth birthday with a party at their home. Thirty friends attended Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o clock. Children played games and toys, with a luncheon of sandwiches jello birthday cake and ice cream. Each guest received a red white and blue paper hat.
A group sent Johnny birthday remembrances and small flags. Mrs William Delaney and her son William of Rome N Y were visiting elsewhere. Miss Sophie Caylégie plans a Cleveland stay to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Ors Armstrong from Youngstown will be in Corry and West Spring for several weeks visiting relatives.
Mrs George Downey hosted eighty guests at 230 East Pleasant Street last evening in greeting to her brother Pfc Martin Ressler visiting on furlough from Yuma Aziz. Glenn Middleton played Solovox, Miss Sally Ann Brigham performed specialty dances, and Mary Ann Powers sang. Out of town guests included Helen Gestwicki and Mary Alice Gilson from Buffalo and Barron Frang of New York City. Attending service members were Pre Robert Watrous Maxton Field NC Cpl Victor Nielsen Alliances Neb and Pic John Strigler.
Mrs. Gus Eder hosted a sixth birthday party for Phyllis Eder at Wright Street Montiny. Twelve children attended sharing gifts including daisy boats and candy and receiving a birthday lunch with guests Barbsta Johnson Nancy Susanne Roger McElroy Grace Ann Bagley Sarahene Oswalt Johnny Swest Mary Alice Eder and Jimmy Ison from Youngstown.
Mrs. Carl Henton hosted the W C T U gathering yesterday afternoon joined by many members and friends. Devotions led by Mrs. Ama Heath opened the session with the theme No Debts But Love. A letter from James Killip of the Young Peoples Safety School on Wheels thanked the local group for support. The group planned new activities for the year and sent twelve Sunshine envelopes to men in service.
Hirausoher entertained Monday for her daughter Beverly on the latter s birthday. The party was at the Rauscher home 314 Marion Street with guests Patsy Skinner Leonore Austin Janet Stowe Julean Sherwood Freda Long Carol Mae Cochran Kathleen Rauscher of Corry and the Dingle Union City. Mrs Rauscher conducted games with prizes won by Misses Skinner Austin and Stowe before a birthday lunch.
Radio listings note Amos and Andy poised to resume NBC broadcasts after ten years off air. The plan shows a half hour Friday night slot rather than five minute weekly segments, with Tonight’s schedule including Pred Waring and District Attorney on NBC and other programs across CBS Blue MBS and more.
A vintage guide to refreshing coolers and energy boosting drinks. It covers Honey Fruit Shake Frued Nog Molasses Shake and Victory Syrup plus apricot lime fizz and fruit crush. Includes recipes with egg milk sugar vanilla and fruit juices, all aimed at family enjoyment on hot days.
Amiel Sewing Circle of the United Brethren church met at Fairhaven last evening with nineteen members and a guest. The meeting was led by the president and a two person committee of Mrs. John Carrier and Mrs. Cassis Fish planned an orphanage quilt for fall. Newly elected officers will lead the September meeting. A light lunch was served by Mrs. Robert Davis and Mrs. Joli Carrier.
Helen Church of West Spring Creek wed Clair Casler son of Mrs Florence Casler of East Smith Street in a United Brethren in Christ ceremony at the church parsonage Monday at 8 p.m. Pastor kb nay cies officiated. Attendants were Mrs Charlotte Kingsley and Lawrence Nichols. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Canada and will reside at 00 East Smith Street. Both are employed at Raymond Manufacturing Company.
Joan Martie Sayko was honored at her Columbus home on her seventh birthday with six friends. The celebration included lunch and games such as boating, and Joan received many nice gifts.
Mr and Mrs Merlé Crosby announce the marriage of their daughter Catherine to Duane E Jukes grandson of Mrs Henry Chapman of Bear Lake. The nuptial ceremony was held Tuesday evening August 10 at 9 oclock in the bride and groom home on Goshen road. Byron V Betry United Brethren pastor officiated. Attendants were Mrs Grace Reese Van Ord and Richard Jules. Immediate families were present and refreshments were served afterward.
Norman J. Edinger spoke to the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry last evening on a proposed city swimming pool project. He cited state requirements, available facilities, and approximate costs, noting strong interest from about ten members in attendance.
Mrs R Lawrence Davison entertained at her East Main street home Monday evening to honor Mrs K 8 Durham on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Miss Helen Jones Miss Lois McGray Mrs Leland Huston Mrs W Andlis Mrs Stenley Niehils Ruth Dahilstrand Mrs Fern Highhell and Mrs Mattie Th Durham received a gift from the group and refreshments were served.
AP Beauty writer Betty Clarke notes the Overseas Bob, a short WAG style designed to meet Army regulations. It stays neat under jackets, suits both fine and laced hair, and is easy to reset, with holiday trends still favoring variation like pompadours and waves.
Fifty British women workers from the Ministry of Works, including actresses and writers, led a scrap collection drive sweeping through 18 English counties. Their latest effort yielded 40,000 tons of scrap, enough for 400 ships, showing strong morale and organization in support of overseas duty.
A proposal suggests that waste wood and other plant materials can supply sufficient raw material to support a new type of organic chemical industry. The idea emphasizes turning discarded biomass into feedstock for chemical production and energy alongside potential industrial growth.
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