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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1942

Page

4

Local visits and travel notes from Ohio and New York

Keith Henton of Columbus and Miss Janet Holtzworth of Westerville are visiting Henton grandparents on North Center Street. Holtzworth returns home today while Henton stays a week. Miss Tola Long has returned to Niagara Falls after visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs E G Palmer of Suegerton were Sunday guests of Mrs Marion Rumbaugh on Spring Street.

Keith Henton Columbus Ohio Janet Holtzworth Westerville Mr. Henton Henton North Center Street Miss Holtzworth Tola Long Niagara Falls N. Y John B. Lone E.G. Palmer Suegerton Marion Rumbaugh

Miss Mary Ann Savko to Wed LaVerne Kron in Georgia

Society notes honor Miss Mary Ann Savko of Columbus Hall as she sails toward marriage to LaVerne Kron formerly of Jamestown now stationed at Fort Benning Georgia. Nearby, relatives and friends visit, attend gatherings, and travel to Meadville Erie Warren Warren areas with long lists of names and small events.

Mary Ann Savko Helen Savko Columbus Hall Mary TaVeric Kron Jamestown Fort Benning Mrs. Kron Georgia Migs Annne Marie Mend Tle James Mend East Wayne Sires Nell’ Cauley Pittsburgh B. J. Wagner St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fort Jackson Child Charles Dodge Evie Garlow Giraffee Catherine Ann Midland Findley Take Chaffee Qerry Public Hovey Chicago Joseph Shamburg Willem Arthur Mary Kathryn Mercer Charles Wales Clem Brown Westfield Bert Walden Mead Park Harold Hulings Phyllis David John Denver Colo O. A. Lawson West Frederick Street Hulings West Wayne Street Lawson Arcop Florence Helen Beck Warren Thomas Burkhamh Tom James Edward Ive Stow Nevin Cole Merle ‘Herron Hattie Gillis Centerville Harry Earl West Main Street Seret Lynford Chase Camp Lisingston Leigt Gary Ind Mary Lou Patterson East Prederici Street Dayton

Fifty Couples Dance at Corry Country Club Party

About fifty couples danced at the Corry Country Club Saturday evening with music by Preddie Eimers' four piece orchestra. The house committee oversaw arrangements for a successful affair attended by several out of town guests.

Corry Country Club Preddie Eimers

DeJean Family Holds Seventh Reunion at Hawthorne Beach

The DeJean family held its seventh reunion at Hawthorne Beach on Canadohia Lake Sunday. A visiting picnic lunch followed the day. Elected officers included L. A. DeJean as president Elise DeJean as vice president Frances Marsh as secretary and Eunice DeJean as treasurer. Relatives and friends from Sandstone Springs Tidlowie Warren Meadville Columbus Iiie Union City Binghamton N Y Bradford Riceville Spring Creek and Willoughby Ohio attended.

DeJean Hawthorne Beach Canadohia Lake L. A. DeJean Elise DeJean Frances Marsh Teasurer Eunice DeJean Sandsone Springs Tidlowie Warren Meadville Columbus Iiie Union City Binghamton Bradford Riceville Spring Creek Willoughby Ohio

Betrothal of Interest Here Made Known

Announcement from Erie states the betrothal of Helen Elsesser to Pvt. A Preston Ohrn. Helen is training at St Vincent's hospital in Erie while Ohrn, a Corry High School graduate, is stationed at Fort Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The couple are children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Elsesser of West Ridge Road, Erie, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oli of Corry.

Erie Harry T. Elsesser West Ridge Road Helen Pyt Preston Ohrn Albert Oli Corry St. Vincent's Hospital Pvt. S ‘Olm Corry High School New ‘Cumberland

Daughters and Son Born to Local Residents

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gordon Arms at 63 North Center Street on Sunday afternoon. Betsy Pardy is the former Mrs Arras. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Harvey Bromley at 318 East South Street in the local hospital. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Merle Fitzgerald of 2 Snyder Circle at Corry hospital. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James Higgins of Corry B D 2 at Corry hospital.

Gordon Arms North Center Street Arras Betsy Pardy Harvey Bromley East South Street Merle Fitzgerald Snyder Circle Corry Hospital James Higgins Corry B.D

Sample Family Hosts Dinner With Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Sample entertained Sunday at their Columbus home hosting Mr and Mrs Clyde Anderson and son s from Sherman N M, Mr and Mrs Alfred Morison, Mr and Ms Prank Sample, Phillip and Jack Sample, Charles Sturdevant of Corry, and James Hammond and Dan Harrington from Columbus.

Hobo Hike Hosted by Haights for Ten Friends

Marlyn Lopus and Marilynn Haight hosted a Saturday afternoon hobo bike hike for ten friends. Chap erone Cleo Height led the group to Mead Park where they enjoyed a treasure lot and wiener toast. Attendees included Margaret Spencer Shirley DePew Bernice Sorenson Marie Zatropulos Mary Lou Haight Richard Foster Richard Ryan Dale Dunnboo Gene Graham and John Kennedy.

Marlyn “Lopus Marilynn Haight Cleo Height Mead Park Margaret Spencer Shirley DePew Bernice* Sorenson Marie Zatropulos Mary Lou Haight Richard Foster Richard Ryan Dale Dunnboo Gene Graham John Kennedy

Dunnihoo Honored by Aero Employees at Farewell Dinner

Over forty five Aero Supply Mfg. Co. employees gathered at the Hotel Corry Saturday at 6:30 PM to honor J. R. Dunnihoo of West Wayne Street as he leaves the company. Gifts including a gate and an electric shaver were presented, with best wishes for his new employment.

J. R. Dunnihoo Aero Aero Supply Mfg. Co, Inc

56th Reunion of Blakeslee Crowell and McCray Families

The fifty sixth annual reunion was held August 26 at the Concord Community House despite rain. About sixty two relatives and friends attended to renew ties and share a meal. Mrs. B G Barnes and Mrs Dan Blakeslee led the program with talks on the David Blakeslee memorial monument and Indian lore. Rollo McCray was elected president, with Wink President and Adele McCray as secretary and treasurer. Attendees included Ralph Blakeslee Sparmahure, Mrs Rosemund Binny Silver Creek, Mrs W J Newton and Mrs Robert Hague North Hast, and others from Maggills New York and Waterford.

Blakeslee Crowell McCray Concord B. G. Barnes Dan Blakeslee Barnes David Blakeslee Spartansburg Ralph Blakesles Spartanshire Rollo McCray Robert Gaces Wink Adele McCray Ralph Blakeslee Sparmahure Rosemund “Binny Silver Creek N.X W. J. Newton Robert Hague North Hast Elton Stearns

Appeal for Nurses In Erie Understaffed Hospitals Urgently Need Help

An Erie appeal calls on all retired registered nurses to report for duty. The drive, issued by Mrs. TM Nagle chairing the Red Goose committee, cites understaffed hospitals due to demands from industry and the armed forces.

Erin Erie TM. Nagle Red Goose Committee Nagle

Suspect questioned in Wilkinson murder case linked Dunkirk attack

Erie police show interest in Mayville jail inmate Lindsay Dillon 92 of Greensboro N C awaiting grand jury action for an attempted attack on a 12 year old Dunkirk girl. They seek whether he knows details of the Lloyd Wilkinson homicide near Harbor Creek and describe a tall man with a mustache. Dillon admits recent bar work at Erie and has a Harbor Creek supervisor letterhead.

Dunkirk Erie Mayville Lindsay B. Dillon Greensboro N.C Sheridan John J. Warren Joost Harbor Creek Lloyd Wilkinson Fort Bush Pirnider Fis Dillon Dilon

Heavy cut in high school enrollment continues

The continuation describes reduced enrollment in high schools due to shortages in fuel and teachers. Rural counties across Armstrong to Venango face severe teacher gaps, rationing affects buses, and some pupils may walk. Sports programs will be limited as schools reopen with mixed student labor to aid fall harvests.

Eavy Armstrong Beaver Bucks Butler Centre Clarion Clearfield Clinton Pin~ton Huntingdon Jefferson Junisia Lycoming Mercer Mifflin Montgomery Northumbsrland Perry Potter Sullivan Susnto Hanna Trogg Union Venango Fore

Pit Exog Your Cent Aan Bata Sund Edge Over

The fragmentary text hints at a brief sports or event note with names and actions but lacks clear context or full details for a complete summary. No definitive outcome or participants can be identified from the readable portions.

Poor Seasons Reported For Great Kane Highs

Fragmentary text notes hardship in Kane Highs' latest season. It references poor performance and limited success, with unclear details about games or dates. Further readable context is needed to identify teams, places, or outcomes.

Kane

Pro grid notes hint at Lions Eagles Bears clash

Disjointed lines refer to upcoming NFL action with Lions Eagles and Bears in focus. Mentions Rams, Steelers and rumblings about rosters and opening week matchups as teams prepare for the season.

Ph Troif Eagles Bears Alphia Iirely Bro

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