Conquest of Japan Costs 71 Billion Yearly Says Army Leader
Lt. Gen. Brehon Somervell, commanding general of the Army Service Forces, warned that conquering Japan will cost about 71 billion dollars a year. He projected the Japan war would be the largest the nation has fought, coming after Germany's defeat, and called for 300,000 more workers on critical programs during an upswing in production announced before the National Association of Manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
New York
Germany
Brehon
Somervell
Army Service Forces
National Association of Manuacturers
Quilting Club Plans Holiday Dinner and Party
Eight Quilting Club members met at Mrs Bruce Thomas home to arrange a December 29 dinner at Hotel Corry followed by a Christmas party at Mrs Hardld Patterson's residence on East Frederick Street Gifts will be exchanged and the evening featured sewing and visiting with apple pie à la mode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilting Club
Bruce Thomas
Second Ave
Marie Blose
Hotel Corry
Hardld Patterson
East Frederick Street
Shreve-Woodworth 4 Nuptials Announced in Florida
Frances Jeenette Woodworth and Lauren Oliver Shreve married November 26 at Grace Methodist Church in St. Augustine Florida. Shreve, a private first class in the Army, is stationed at Camp Blanding. The couple, known in Cory, worked at Aero Supply Mfe. Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Woodworth
Pleasant Street
Frances Jeenette
Lauren Oliver Shreve
Lyle Shreve
West Smith Street
Grace Methodist Church
St. Augustine
Fla
Shreve
Camp Blanding
Purchasing Agents Meet In Oil City This December
The Purchasing Agents Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania hosts its regular monthly meeting in Oil City at the Hotel Arlington. A directors’ meeting precedes a 6 30 dinner with commodity discussions led by Addison Smiley of H C Bemis Bradford and H W Ledehaur of Hammond Iron Works Warren. Corry plant reps will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchasing Agents Association of
Northwestern Pennsylvania
Arlington
Oil City
Addison Smiley
H.C. Bemis Company
Bradford
H. W. Ledehaur
Hammond Iron Works
Warren
Corry Industrial Plants
Union City Man Observes 87th Birthday In Hospital
John Bartholme of Union City marks his 87th birthday while in Stemn Memorial Hospital after a fall on September 2. Born in Hart France, he arrived in the United States at 14 and has four children, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and four grandsons in the armed forces. His grandson Lieut Neil Bartholme is a German prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
John. Bartholme
Stemn Memorial Hospital
Mr. Bartholme
Hart
France
America
Belden Bradley
Paul Bartholme
Waterford
Vern Smith
North Warren
A. J. Bell
Eric
Neil Bertholme
Local Families Welcome New Daughters Aboard
A daughter was born last evening at Corry Hospital A s on to Mr and Mrs Melvin Yoder of Spartansburg R D 1. A son born at Meadville Spencer Hospital to Mr and Mrs Or ford Hollahaugh. Mrs Hollahaugh is Ruth Mould formerly of this city and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs E B Mould of West Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Yoder
Spartansburg
Corry Hos «Pital
Olford Hollahaugh
Meadville’ Spencer Hospital
Local soldiers and visitors gather in Corry and nearby towns
Residents report arrivals and departures of servicemen and family visits. John Sullivan and Mrs Sullivan head to Davieville after a lengthy trip with Ruth Welker visiting in Washington. Wilbur and Mrs Sperry return on furlough from Camp Stewart, Georgia. Various relatives travel for visits and shopping errands in Erie Jamestown and Charleston with addresses and streets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Sullivan
Davieville
R. 1
Turlough
Sperry
Savannah
Lillian Bennett
West Smith Street
Erie
Bonnie Hopkins
John T. Harrison
Charleston
West Virginia
Lyle Wilcox
Snyder Circle
Cpl
Alton Hinman
Atlantic City
Carl B. Hinman
Maple Avenue
Bruce Ellsworth
East Irving Street
Greveland
Ellsworth
Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp
John Boland
East Main Street
Aspinwall Vetrans’ Hospital
Earl Morrison
Jamestown
Corry
Richard Mesh
G. M
North East
Pyl
Paul Barron
Amavillo
Texas
Marlon Heath
Franklin Street
Ids Watrous
Jerry Sherrod
Eileen Anthony
Merle Fitzgerald
Robert McCaslin
Erié
Daniel Kamber
Fort. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Matilda
Birthday Party Honored Mrs Earl Messinger In Columbus
Mr and Mrs Andrew Christen sen of Columbus hosted a birthday celebration for Mrs Earl Messinger. Attendees included Rev and Mrs C FP Hildebrand Mrs Velma Sliter and daughter Francis and son Carl Clyde Nelson Mrs Betty Jewel and son Larry and Mr and Mrs Earl Messinger and family. Mrs Messinger received many gifts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Messenger
Andrew Christensen
Columbus
Earl Messinger
C, FP
Hildebrand
Velma Sliter
Francis
Carl
Clyde Nelson
Betty Jewel
Larry
Messinger
Rebekah Christmas Party Plans and Prizes
The Rebekah lodge held a routine business meeting led by noble grand Mrs. Oscar Fritz at Odd Fellows Hall with a large attendance. Plans were made for the Christmas party on December 19 as games followed the meeting with prizes awarded to Mrs. May Carmike and Mrs. William Dyckes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim.teeoeKaa
Odd Fallows Hall
Oscar Fritz
May Carmike
William Dyckes
Rotary Club Plans Park Entrance Tribute
The Rotary Club met at Hotel Corry to vote a $10 donation to Salvation Army Christmas work and to cooperate with Mead Park directors on a park entrance honoring Glen Mead, a former Rotary International president. Major Alford Schotter spoke on Salvation Army work and his wartime experiences in France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
Glenn Midleton
Salvation Army
Mead Park
Glen Mead
Rotary International
Alford Schotter
Major Schotter
France
Germany
Circle No. 1 WSCS elects officers at Jan meeting
Mrs Joseph Guignon presided as president with Ruth Dahlstrand vice president Harriet Myers secretary and H Vaughn treasurer. Eighteen members and one guest attended at Mrs Frank Schrader home on East South Street. The group welcomed three new members and set next meeting for January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guignon
WSCS
W.S. C
Frank Schrader
East South Street
Jesson
Ida Ohrn
R. 8. Dewey
A. G. Stine
Lester Lopus
Ruth Foster
Ruth Dahlstrand
Harriet, Myers
H. §. Vaughn
Well Andrus
Amici Sewing Circle Holds After Service Meeting
The Amici Sewing Circle of United Brethren Church met at Mrs. G. Carl Wengert’s home with 18 members and one guest. Devotions opened the session led by Mrs. Harold Fish and Mrs. Marshall Sherwood, the president, led the business. Plans were made for a Christmas party December 19 at Mrs. Glenn Humes’s home with an exchange of gifts. Refreshments of fruit jello, cupcakes, and coffee were served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardle
United Brethren Church
G. Carl Wencert
North Center Street
Harold Fish
Marshall Sherwood
Glenn Humes
Wengert
Lyle Chase
Vernon Welch
H. H. Gilson
New Club Formed Tuesday Evening The Chalet Glib
A new club formed Tuesday evening at Miss Bobby Lou Dickson's home with younger girls in attendance. Officers elected include President Miss Grace Middleton Vice President Miss Dickson secretary treasurer Miss Virginia Elder. The group named The Chalet Glib and will meet again December 12 with Miss Alice Medunkins. attendees included Patty Cullen Patsy Skinner and Betty Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey Tay
Bobby Lou Dickson
Presient
Grace Middleton
Miss Dickson
Virginia Elder
Alice Medunkins
Patty Cullen
Patsy Skinner
Betty Johnson
Marriage of Dorothy Neylon and Richard Cole in Buffalo
Mrs. Dorothy Sheely, formerly of this city, wed Richard Cole of Buffalo Tuesday afternoon at Dellaven Presbyterian Church in Buffalo. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Neylon, wore blue crepe and roses. sister Mrs. Bartholme attended. Best man was Joseph Pearce. A buffet supper followed at the Park Lane, with the couple to reside in Williamsville. Mrs. Cole previously worked at Raymond’s office and Bell Aircraft. Mr. Cole is a Rhode Island State College graduate with duties at the Bell plant. Attending included Mr. and Mrs. Neylon and daughter Mrs. Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weoums
Buffalo
Dorothy Sheely
Richard Cole
J.J. Neylon
McGintis
Frederick Bartholme
Union City
Joseph Pearce
Cole
Park Lane
Williamsville
N.Y
Raymond
Farewell Party Honoring Mrs. Harold Kightlinger
A farewell dinner for Mrs. Harold Kightlinger was hosted by Mrs. Harold Lewis on Smith Street. Eight ladies attended as the guest of honor moves to Cambridge Springs, receiving a fine gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kightlinger
Harold Lewis
Smith Street
Cambridge Springs
Betrothal announced of Wavelene Cobb and Pybs Willcox
Mr. and Mrs. Ray 8. Cobb of Co lmmtus announce the engagement of their daughter Wavelene to Pybs Charles Willcox of Dodge City Kansas. Willcox is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willcox of Spring Creek. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Cobb
Colmmtus
Wavelene
Charles Willcox
Dodge City
Kas
Willcox
Frank Willcox
Spring Creek
Erie Man Rescued From Misery Bay
Ralph Howard Prana was rescued from Misery Bay after his light duckboat capsized. Erie Coast Guard officers spotted the distress, launched a cutter, and brought him in for first aid before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Ralph Howard Prana
Misery Bay
Ray Behling
Erie Coast Guard
Coast Gusrda
Tny Iton
Franz
Behring
Three Bellefonte Children Die From Gas Fumes
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania on December 6 three children Richard seven Robert five and Nancy four died from gas fumes after their mother Mrs Hobart Rossman returned from work and found the home filled with gas. Dr Joseph Parrish cited the deaths as due to asphyxia with the kitchen gas burner either blown out or ignited by the children.
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sex _oopuenavens PTE
Bellefonte
Hobart Rossman
Richard
Robert
Nancy
Joseph Parrish
Corres Charles Sheckler
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Blatt Bros
Charles Dingle
Pecenltr
Amarica
Greenville Theatre Corp
REX Theatre
Mre. Bogden
John ‘A. Blatt
Camden
C. Rufener
Shreve-Woodworth
Helen
Rebekah
Ientalse
Drug Store
EM Meldeel
Amici Sewing Circle
Wasamearsh, Ne
Pennzoil
van Cise
Starian W. Smith
Dial
Chabin
FATAE
Florida
Royal Manor
Orchard Park
Spring Lake
Braunschweiger
Leona Bologna
Betes
Ghesterfield
Zuckerman
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