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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1942

Page

4

Sew And So Club Meets At Mrs Merker Home

The Sew and So Chip gathered last evening at Mrs Nellie Merker's home on Fast Pleasant street for sewing and visiting. Eight members and guests enjoyed an eight course salad at the close. The next meeting will be at Mrs Perry Nichola's home. Silver Wedding Celebrated Sunday Mr and Mrs Joseph Niedomys Corty BD 4 celebrated 25th anniversary with over eighty guests and a dinner at 8:30. Relatives from Warren and Jamestown attended.

Joseph Niedomys Corty B.D

Community News Notes From A Busy Week In Town

Mrs Eleanor Mead and her Red Cross committee prepare surgical dressings. July 1 9th to September 1th are noted for quota progress. Local weddings, military drafts, and transfers fill the week with social and civic chatter. Community members travel to Detroit Columbus and Titusville for work and family events.

Eleanor Mead Red Cross

Winfield Williams Honored At Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brigham of Elk Street hosted a dinner honoring Winfield Williams who is departing to enter officers' training in the near future. Guests included Toner and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dyne and son Paul, John and William Brigham, and Mrs. Smith.

Winfield Williams Edward Brigham Elk Street Winfeld Wilsins Officers Atning Toner Williams Paul Dyne Pail John William Brigham Dames Smith

Lancaster Attorney Heads State Elks

K L Shik Lancaster county district attorney was elected president of the Pennsylvania State Elks Association at the opening of the thirty-seventh annual convention. Ralph Q. Robinson Wilkinsburg and William Gould Scranton were named vice president and secretary. Charles Brown Pittsburgh was treasurer and John Lyons Sharon trustees. Gould secured a twenty seventh term as state secretary.

Lancaster State Elks Brie L. Shik Lancaster County Pennesylvania, State Elks Association Ralph Q. Robinson Wilkinsburg William ‘Gould Scranton Charles Brown Pittsburgh John Lyons Sharon Trustes Gould

Lyons-Hofman wedding at Harborcreek Presbyterian parsonage

Mr and Mrs J N Lyons announce the marriage of daughter Autumn Lyons to David Hofman on August 11 at the Harborcreek Presbyterian parsonage. Rev Stammer officiated. Hofman is a member of the state motor police stationed at Wesleyville and previously served at the local barracks. They will reside at 3419 Gray Avenue, Wesleyville.

Aitiage Union City J. N. Lyons Autumn Lyons David Hofman Presbyterian Harborcreek Stammer Gray Avenue Wesleyville Hofman State Motor Police

Two Are Fested At Dinner on Birthdays

Miss Lulu Covel and Miss Kath erine Trisket were honored at a family birthday dinner held at 5 o clock last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs D P Trisket in Columbus. About ten relatives and friends attended to extend best wishes.

Hufe, Nichole Washington, D. C Ruth Nichols Walter Reed Hospital Mittie Wilco Petburg John Carroll Columbus Frank DeLury Michael Sproyer Fort Bragg N. C George Sproyer Waynetreet Elmer L. Kincaid Weekington D. C Donald Kauffman Binghampton Tine Douglas Rovelle East Main Street Jick Eugust Philadelphia City Pred Delo West Pleasant Street Alton J. Spencer Wavy Gamp Bradford Norfolk George Carbrike Lorenzo Farley Titusville Lulu Covel Katherine Trisket D. P. Trisket

Friends honor Mrs Ely on birthday at Steen home

Friends gathered at Mrs. W. A. Steen's Bask Frederick street home last evening to honor Mrs. R. C. Ely on her birthday. Sixteen guests enjoyed visiting and a delicious dinner, and Mrs. Ely received a lovely gift from the group.

Dance At Country Club On Saturday

The house committee of Corry Country Club sponsors a dance for members and guests on Saturday evening August 29 at the country club. Music by Fred die Eimers and his orchestra from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is one dollar per couple.

Corry Country Club Freddie Eimers

Corry Band Concert Details and Local Notices

A Corry Wednesday evening city park program by the Gorry Band features a national anthem and a varied marching and waltz selection including Blue Danube and Our Fighting Men. Local notes mention Elizabeth's church belfry painting, Kiwanis plans for Dr J Wy Gray, and family news from Corry and surrounding areas.

Gorry American Red Cross Strauss Fillmore Our Fighting Men Roveveto Overture Orpheus Offerbach Wisconsin Purdy Selection Americs the Beautul

Party For Wilbur Gregory Leaving For Service

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mrs. O A Soren son honored Wilbur R Gregory who leaves for army service. Relatives from Buffalo North Olmsted Dewittville Brocton and this city shared a picnic dinner and presented gifts to the guest of honor.

Wilbur Gregory Wilbur R. Gregory O A. Sorenson Seventh Street Harvey Dandy William Reese Brocton Lyle Woodruft Buffalo Thomas Wachobart Familly North Olymer N.Y Fred Stearns Dewittville Kenneth Gregory Wilbur Sorenson W. J. Gregory Lolita Gregory A. Sorenson Mary Ellen Lines

M. M. Sorority Dinner Plans Advanced

Plans for the M. M. Sorority dinner this Thursday evening call for a fun time for attendees. Upwards of fifty members have made reservations for the affair at Hotel Cory. A dinner will be served at six o’clock. This is the first gathering of a group now over one hundred members in its 18th year.

M. M IM. M Ffty Hotel Corry

Twin Daughters Born to Corry Couple Greene

Twin daughters were born late last evening to Mr and Mrs James Greene of 542 East South Street at Corry Hospital.

James Greene East South Street Corry Hospital

Allied Air War Reenters French Skies Daylight Raid

The U S command said Flying Fortresses returned to French territory over Le Trait near Rouen, with all craft coming home. Two escort planes went missing while Canadian pilots claimed two Focke Wulf 190s. The air war signals renewed activity as Axis moves hint at a North Africa front and desert fighting prospects amid improving weather.

United States High Command England le Trait Seine River Rouven United States Mediterranean North Africa Hitler Trans-aucasus

Local Scholastic League Faces Schedule Turmoil Amid Travel Strains

Readable fragments show Greenville and Union Grove teams in flux as league games threaten cancellations due to travel and scheduling conflicts. Reports mention Orange mid Ei and Harte Stray, with Eminence and Sylvan counties in the mix, while pitchers Cannavine and Wil are noted for potential college paths. The piece hints at a state title pursuit and upcoming county tournaments, with local athletes balancing school and prep ambitions.

Greenvill Ville Union

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