State Defense Council seeks broader blackout calls in Pa
The State Defense Council, advised by local defense officials, urged the Army to order wider blackouts across Pennsylvania. Philadelphia council leader Harry McDevitt told air raid wardens and fire guard officials that only one blackout site exists since July and more are needed to boost morale of citizens, defense corps, and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
State Defense Council
Pennsylvania
Army
Harry 3. McDevitt
Philadelphia Council of Defense
Citizens Defense Corps
Mrs Olive Ajlen Plans Weekend Visit to Warren
Mrs Olive Ajlen of Fouth Avenue will travel to Warren to visit her sister Mrs R H Ec ggleston and family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ajlen
Fouth Avenue
Warren
R. H. Ecgleston
Missionary Society and Otterbein Brotherhood Night
The Women’s Missionary Society and the Otterbein Brotherhood hosted a joint event at the United Brethren church. About sixty members attended as Rev. Arthur Nickerson spoke on Liberia Africa sharing experiences and duties with photos, followed by carols and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
United Brethren Church
Otterbein Brotherhood
Wills Price
Carl Lyons
Harley Banks
Marold Banks
Arthur Nickerson
Liberia
Africa
H. Ray Harris
Soately
Otterbein , Brotherhood
Emmanuel Guild Christmas Party at Episcopal Church
Twenty members of the Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal church met Thursday at 12:30 for the annual Christmas party and dinner. The rector unveiled a decorated tree and the group finished packing Christmas boxes for St Barnabas home. Mya Charles Springstead shared an engaging tale on Trinity parish activities in New York City, a member. The timer committee included officers Mrs Velma Moore Mrs W F E Mathews Mrs M Sandburg and Mrs Fostia Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal Church
Imdererorl
St. Barnabas Home
Mya Charles Springstead
Trinity Parsit
New York City
Velma Moore
W. FE. Mathews
M. Sandbirg
Fostia’ Davis
Shower Honors Mrs Gallett At Thayer Home
At the Thayer home on Enat Pleasant street Mrs Harry Tha and caugher Ellenore Thayer hosted a social evening in honor of their daughter and sister Mrs Claus Gallett of Rochester New York visiting for a week. Cards and games were played with gifts awarded to Mrs Gallett and Mrs Douglas Reynokis. Eight guests attended and were served refreshments.
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Gallett
Thayer
Harry ‘Tha
Caugher
Ellenore ‘Thayer
Enat Pleasant Street
Claus Gallett
Rochester
N. Y
Douglas Reynokis
Mrs Mead Whippo Honored by Aero Group in Jamestown
Mrs Mead Whippo, newly appointed at Aero Supply, was feted at a farewell dinner last night at the Hotel Coury. Thirty five ton Shipping Department and Amy and Navy inspectors attended the affair. The group presented a parting gift and the evening closed with dancing and socializing.
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Mead Whippo
Aero Group
Meas Whippo
Aero Supply
Jamestown
Coury
Une Shipping Department
Amy
Navy
Wihippo
Washington School PTA Study Circle In Session
Washington School PTA held a study circle at the home of Mrs. Robey Proctor with twelve members. Topics included The Families Start In Freedom and Basic Training for the Toddler. Prizes were won by Miss Holen Johnson and Mrs. Mynfori Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Robey Proctor
Baslc
Mise Holen. Johnson
Mynfori Williams
Ire
Leslie Wells
Myntice Porter
Charles McMutsn
Raymond Dept Honors Two Leaving For Service
The Raymond Department honored two workers, Donald Engle and Citron Treisler, who are leaving for military service soon. A dinner at Pittsfield Inn featured gifts of cash, then guests moved to Cert Gislafson's home for a social evening.
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Aiplayes
Sys Asayrama
Pittsfield Inn
Echeion Beluty
Donald Engle
Citron Treisler
Gues
Cert Gislafson
Mrs Hunt Honored by Erfagate Clip Club Members
A social meeting at Miss Ellmear Smith home East Bond street honored Mrs Robert Hunt on her birthday. Gifts and refreshments followed. Honors went to Mrs Wesley Seamans and Mrs George McMahon. The club will meet December 22 for a Christmas party at Miss Shirley Dickinsons West street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hunt
Ellmear Smith
East Bond Street
Wesley Seamans
George McMahon
Shirley Dickinson
West Street
Local residents share visits and travels around Corry
Mrs Carl Donaldson-janchory and Cadet William H Donaldson returned from Charleston W Way after visiting the Jackson family. Cadet Donaldson rests at home in Spring Creek. Mrs Leo Handy and son Lawrence of Buffalo visit Corry. Major Robert Howgurd of Lincoln NE on ten day furlough with family in Corry and Union City. Mrs Robert Anion and daughters Diana and Joyce visit Akrom and Corry. Mr J H Heerlen and Mrs Walter Auer spend day in Jamestown. Mrs Edward Bocker Jr and Mrs Paul Brynoliser travel to Chicago and Great Lakes for weekend. Mrs John L Dean and daughter in Corry. G V Huth and John Fisher sailors depart Erie for naval training at Sampson NY after visit. Miss Mary Hryniewich heads to Buffalo to visit Joanie Brown. Mr and Mrs John Lawrence of Buffalo business visit Corry.
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Carl Donaldson
William H. Donaldon
Charleston
W. Way
R. A. Jackson
Donaldson
Spring Creek
Leo Handy
Lawrence
Buffalo
Corry
Orrivious
Robert Howgard
Lincoln, Noh
Paul Brynoliser
Chicago
Great Lakes
John L. Dean
J. L. Hand
Jamestown
Telends
G. V. Huth
Fisher
Erie
Sampson
Naval Training Station
Mary Hryniewich
N.Y
Joanie Brown
John Lawrence
Buttalo
Birth announcements from One Coy hospital
A son and a daughter were born last evening at the local hospital. Mr Neils Sorenson of RD Corry reports a son. Mr and Mrs Citton Tressler of Youngsville announce a daughter born last night at the hospital.
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Neils Sorenson
Corry
Citton ‘Tressler
Youngsville
Kiwanis Club Dinner Features Pearl Harbor Film
Wenny members met at the Ritz Restaurant for the weekly Kiwanis dinner. C C Rith presented a Pearl Harbor film while Doi D Williams prepared remarks and officers training notes were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenny
Worry Kiwink Club
Ritz
Pearl Harbor
C. C. Rith
Doi D. Williams
G. Carl Wengert
Walter W. Auer
Don Williams
Meadville
de VW
Grahim
James Buch
Pittshurch
Wis
Meet Kiwanis Club
Annual Christmas Party for Rebekah H H
The Rebekah Helping Hand club held its annual Christmas party in the LO C F hall on Thursday afternoon. About twenty five members and friends attended the event featuring Christmas carols, exchanged gifts, and a bountiful supper. Decorations included miniature ties candles and reindeer. The committee included Mrs. Frederick Beall Mrs. B K Hanen stemn and Mrs. Sarah Zaleneck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
LO. C. F. Hall
Frederick Beall
B. K. Hanen
Stemn
Sarah Zaleneck
Seventeenth Birthday Celebrated For Joan Feeney
The notice describes Joan Feeney turning seventeen with a birthday party on West Washington Street. Friends attended with dancing and entertainment provided by Mary Gertrude Han Hileyier and others. Gift and seating details appear but some text is garbled.
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Mary Gertrude Han- Hileyier
Washington Street
Mei
Miss Feeney
By Oil
Mery Ann
Geraldine Sullivan
Mary Jos Sullivan
Pits Peony Hughes
Paul
Jimins Garen
Shanley Sarblekl
Danny
Bill
Din OB
Bil
Storm Sweeps California Dims After Destruction
California's worst windstorm in years weakened but left millions in damages from Santa Barbara to Eureka. No deaths reported though many were homeless or injured and communications were disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoumen
San Francisco
California
Santa Barbara
Eureka
Strike Closes Power Stations Across Pennsylvania
Workers at Pennsylvania Power and Light Company halted operations in several areas in a sympathy strike over labor representation. About 300 employees at Haute and Pine Grove power stations joined the walkout, with power shortages reported but no immediate impact on domestic or non mining industrial consumers.
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Ay Assoclacco
Lansford
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Panter
Lehigh Valley
Pine Grove
Employes Independent Association
Utility Workers Organizing Committee
Tere
Stop That Infection Before It Starts
A local notice advises washing any cut scratch or wound with San-Cur Soap and applying San-Cura Ointment an antiseptic oilment priced at 45 cents for infection prevention and relief for skin irritations. Also promotes Bau-Cura Soap at 25 cents and available from drugstores.
Erie Hunter Wounded In Deer Hunting Accident
Erie detective Ed M. Weling was wounded in the right leg near Mead Township when a handgun discharged accidentally during deer hunting. Coroner Ed Lowney reported the second hunting accident of the season. the other fatality was 16 year old bred Khi mek of Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Warren
Associated Pres
Ed M. Weling
Mead Township
Ed Lowney
Weling
Wienonimsy
Bred Khimek
Girard
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Weaver Bros. and
Elviry
Richard DIX
Jane Wyatt
Milo Ory
Alar
Dekaer
Eopene Palette
Helen
Harper
Zuckerman
Chase & Sanborn
SOIC
Emmanuel Guild
Washington School
PTA
Raymond Dept
Kiwanis Plan
Ladies
Rebekah H. H
Joan Feeney
Fen Beshn Ont
Lisle
Lisle Mesh
F. C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Powell
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Chenille
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