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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1943

Page

4

Corry Lodge Names New Officers For Masonic Year

At the regular meeting of Corry Lodge No. 465 F and A M officers were elected for the coming Masonic year. Worshipful master W Bruce Eilsworth senior warden A Brice Smith junior warden Howard P Ross treasurer Harry Byening secretary Robert F Brown trustees Sidney B Misthti Olin W Bracken and Earl R Haight. Richard H Hospacher was named grand lodge representative. James H Wright was appointed chaplain.

Corry W. Bruce Eilsworth A. Brice Smith Howard P. Ross Harry Byening Robert &. Brown Sidney B. Misthti Olin W. Bracken Earl R. Haight Grand Lodge Richard H. Hosp Bacher James H. Wright

Senior church officers listed in 1900s records

Senior steward Charles W. Butters junior steward Tracy W. White head senior deacon Duane N. Fogle junior flexcon Alan K. Dimmick junior master ceremonies Willi F Rickers senior master ceremonies Willard B. Gibson surgeon G. Carl Wengert tyler Wesley H. Howard named in roster of officers and roles.

Charles W. Butters Tracy W. Whitehead Duane N. Fogle Alan K. Dimmick Willi F Rickers Willard Gibson Pirsurgent G. Carl Wengert Tyler Wesley H. Howard

Almost Eighteen flash play thrills near capacity crowd

A near capacity audience attended the Junior class three act comedy Almost Eighteen in the high school auditorium last evening. Cast included Eddie Barry played by Louis Voxi and Mary Ann Dimick as his friend with Uncle George by Roger Stowe delivering a standout turn. The production, directed by Mrs. Marjorie Schoonage, featured the school orchestra under H Lynn Rice between acts and props strong with local talent such as Barbra Brown and Mary Butter.

Daria Thomas Eddie Barry Bing Crosby Barry Louis Voxi Eddie Mary Ann Dimick Ann Shennan Roger Stowe Uncle George New York H. Lynn Rice Miss Dimick

Local social notes from Corry list families and service members

Miss Mabel King and Mrs Clarsnise Hing depart for DuBois to join Mrs Kings mother Mrs George Nat for the winter. Several locals travel for visits with husbands in the Navy Seafires. Jacqueline Howard to Grove City College returns for weekend at Wright street home. Lieut Col C M Howard to arrive from Washington and family to move to Clarendon Va. Scouts visit Cory Troop 39. furloughs for Pvt and Mrs Damien Kite and Pvt Roger Cole. Mrs Clayton Gallet heads to Rochester N Y after week in Corry.

Mabel King Clarsnise Hing Tole DuBoi Navy John Manton L. BE. Smith Bete Mabel Boyd Cubs Mm Corry G. L. Boyd King Street Jacqueline Howard Grove City College Wright Street C.M. Howard Louis B. King Leslie Wells Clayton Gallet Rochester N.Y Corry Harry Thayer East Pleasant Street Roger Cole C. W. Cole Wayne Street Pvt. Cole San Antonio Tex

Christmas Meeting of Presbyterian Aid Society

The Presbyterian Aid Society held a Friday afternoon Christmas gathering with carols and a brief business meeting. Birthday greetings for Mrs. P. M. Wichels and Mrs. Leon Wynn were sung along with other favorites. A Christos party featured gift exchanges, followed by a chicken dinner in the dining room decorated by the Geary family. A. O. Sandburg chaired, with dinner committee members listed.

Dies Aid Society The Presbyterian Church P. M. Wichels Leon Wynn George Waggoner Willis Weed Mabel Boyd Sandburg AE. Morrison N. R. Dickson P.M. Nichols Ida Linendoll

County Girl Scout Executive Visits Troop 39

Miss Mary Wagner the Erie county Girl Scout executive spoke at Corry troop No 9 in the Presbyterian church social room last evening. The meeting attended by 32 girls included the usual Scout ceremony and was directed by the troop with Adele McCray Louise Whiteley and Mrs Heerlein assisting.

Mary Wagner Erie County Corrywoop No 9 Presbyterian Church Wagner Japksin Adele McCray Louise Whiteley Heerle

Notice Warns Trespassers on Spring Creek Township Property

All persons are warned not to trespass on the designated property in Spring Creek township during the season. W. L. Henry, lb. steward.

Spring Creek Township W. L. Henry LB Stuard

Dinner Program Marks U B Group Anniversary

The Amici Bible Class marked its fourteenth founding anniversary with a dinner for 75 members at the U B. venue. Original members Edwin Amitage and G Bergman attended with others. a program followed featuring devotions, piano, singing, a Christmas scene drawing, and readings led by Mrs. Lynn Cramp. Officers Mrs. E B Bush president and Mrs. Bergman shoplaif secretary organized the gathering.

U. B Amici Bible Ponty Origina Edwin F. Amitage Bergman Lynn Crampyell Gladys Canfield John Williams Histrry Fen Teen Banié Cuet Robert Davis Hugh Mosher Cassius Fish V McClintock Lloyd Shawver Hugh Moshen Ares E. EB. Bush Mr. Mosher John Carrier Bergman Shoplaif Campbell Fish

Rifle bullet hits car of game official near Henry's Bend

Game protector Will Campbell of Grandclin escaped injury when a rifle bullet shattered his car windshield on Henry's Bend road. The projectile entered from the right side, likely fired by a deer hunter, with the blast narrowly missing him by inches.

Ole Wie Willi HR Campbell Grandclin Henry's Bend Road Campbell Leon

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party At Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home for the regular monthly meeting followed by the annual Christmas party. Entertainment included bingo and cards with gifts exchanged. Christmas gifts were sent to Perry Point and Coatesville homes for disabled veterans of the last war. A light luncheon was served.

Bell Aircraft W. Oxley Bell Airraft Buffato Raymond Plant Mr. Oxley G. Kirenmeyer Bell Plant Oxley American Legion Auxiliary Legion Las Perry Point Coatesville

Birthday Party for Harry Thayer in Sampson NY

Wary Meyer, Army visitor, is hosted at his East Pleasant Street home in Sampson. Mothers entertained friends last night with cards and prizes won by Joseph Ambrosso and Mrs. Clayton Gallett. Birthday cake centerpiece marks Seaney Thayer’s birth. party attendees include Geraldine Cummings Patricia Cragg Lois Jackson and several listed guests.

Wary Meyer Pleasant Steel Sampson N. Y Joseph Ambrosso Clayton Gallett Seaney Thayer Geraldine Cummings Patricia Cragg Lois Jackson Clinton Gillett Ellenore Trayer Albert Fleeayci Joseph Amoroso

Push Waste Fat Drive In Corry Grows Fast

Waste kitchen fat collection in Corry rises with dealers reporting weekly pounds from 20 to 150. Housewives urged to save fats as two ration points per pound aid meat, butter, cheese, and lard. State quota targets 1,500,000 pounds this month. October total was 470,911 pounds. A cold wave is forecast for today and tonight across New York, Pennsylvania.

Cory OPA Denteus

Fire destroys church and three buildings near Mount Pleasant

A blaze at the Free Methodist church in Bridgeport near Mount Pleasant, Greensburg, Pa., caused the structure to burn and damaged three adjacent buildings. Estimated total damage stood at $27,000 after firefighters brought the fire under control early today.

Bridgeport Greensburg Free Methodist Mount Pleasant Umder

Caution Against Paying for Word of Prisoner

Washington December 11 The Office of War Information warned the public against paying for alleged prisoner information sold as a “ticket” from enemy broadcasts. The agency said the government is taking steps to speed up notifying next of kin in cases of enemy capture by telegraphing information directly to families, bypassing intermediaries.

Washington Office of War Information Today Agoriey

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