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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

5

Masterpiece Program at Lyceum Draws Small Crowd

A secondary Lyceum feature presenting reproductions from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. was shown at the Senior High School auditorium with a modest audience in the afternoon and evening. The event received positive remarks, the narration was by Dr. Dudley Crafts Watson, and works by Raphael and Rembrandt were especially popular among about five hundred students present.

National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C Dudley Crafts Watson Raphael Rembrand van Ryn

Society notes from Corry during wartime farewell events

Society items describe a farewell party at Hotel Corry for Donald Clark before his induction. Readers share other travels and furloughs as locals head to New York, Corpus Christi, Pittsburgh, Raleigh New York and Quantico for military service, reassignment, or visits.

Card Club Dinner At Hotel Corry With Bridge Contest

Card club met for dinner at Hotel Corry on Wednesday evening then played bridge with Mrs. Bruce Ellsworth achieving the high score. Guests enjoyed turkey dinner, roses and carnations centerpieces, gardenias at place cards, Christmas gifts, cakes and coffee. The club will meet January 1 with Miss Ellmear Smith as hostess.

Hotel Corry Wiich Bruce Ellsworth Might Ellmear Smith

Mrs Sarah Zalzneck Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Sarah Zalzneck was surprised at a card club gathering hosted by George Staw0 t o. Attendees included Mrs Milton Zalzneck Mrs Blood y Baccus and Mrs Clinton McLean who received prizes. A spaghetti supper followed by a birthday cake capped the fete with plans for a Christmas party at Mrs Richard Roésbacher’s on West Ghurait Street.

George Staw0 T, O Sarah Zalzneck Milton Zalzneck Bloody Baccus Clinton McLean Richard Roésbacher West Ghurait Street

Mary Martha Class Christmas Party at Presbyterian Church

The Mary Martha Class met at the Presbyterian Church for a Christmas teen dinner last evening. Dinner was served at 6:30. About twenty three members attended and fifty stockings were filled for the Canteen to be given to servicemembers. Christmas carols were sung, a Christmas tree stood, Santa Claus attended, and gifts were exchanged.

Mary Martha The Presbyterian Church Santa Clas

Eastern Star In Regular Session At Masonic Temple

The Eastern Star met last evening at the Masonic Temple on North Center Street with eighteen members present. Mrs. Thelma Barnes presided as worthy matron in Mrs. Betty Watson’s absence. Plans were made to initiate a class of six candidates before December 27. The meeting adjourned afterward.

Astern Star Eastern Star Masonic Temple North Center Street Thelma Barnes Betty Watson

Births for Apthorp and Aldrich families

A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs James Apthorp of R D 1 at home. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Aldrich of R D 3 at the Corry Hospital.

James Apthorp R. D Bolt Lawrence Aldrich Corry

Mrs Glenn Dickson Hosts Card Club Dinner Meeting

Mrs Glen Dickson entertained the card club at Hoist Corry for dinner and cards on West Pleasant street. Eight attended a fine turkey dinner at the hotel with prizes awarded to Mrs Walter McElroy Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Warren Johnson. Mrs Eloy won the traveling prize. New member Mrs Charles Hiles joined and the group planned to meet again December 28.

Cosas Asia Wes Hoist Corry Glen Dickson West Pleasant Street Walter McElroy William Johnson Warren Johnson Mes Eloy Dickson Charles Hiles

Concord Teachers Dinner At Phoenix Hotel Social Night

Concord teachers and friends enjoyed a dinner Tuesday evening at the Phoenix Hotel. Dinner was served at 6 30 o'clock and a social time followed at Miss Mary Anderson's home on South Center street. Gifts were exchanged and all reported a very nice time.

Concord Phoenix Hotel Mary Anderson South Center Street

False teeth worry relief with Kir av lillie PASTEETH

Worry about loose teeth when you eat laugh or talk. Sprlate Kir av lillie PASTEETH on the plates for a pleasant powder that keeps plates more firmly in place and adds comfort and security. No gummy or pasty taste. Ithallsiline non-pdds. Get FAS THPH at any drug store.

Erie County Defense Groups Meet in January Plan

A meeting of Erie county defense councils and nearby towns is scheduled for Thursday January 4 at 2 PM in the mayor's office. James K. Shields of the Erie Chamber of Commerce announces Col Lois and Ray Rieg elmeier will discuss the state disaster counts and the statewide defense program with council members. An executive meeting of the Erie County Defense Council will be held next week to discuss the county plan to be presented at the main meeting.

Erie Erie County James K. Shields Erie Chamber of Commerce Col. Lois Ray Riegelmeier Erie County Defense Council Shields

Millionaire Secludes Himself for Six Years in Hotel

Helmuth Sete, 53, a Missouri metallurgist, entered an exclusive hotel room March 16, 1839, and has stayed there six years. His brother Gat Setz says he has spoken to no one since. Setz explains the recluse lives to pursue chemical studies and work without intrusion.

Associated Press ST. Louis Lince St. Louis Globe- Democrat Helmuth Sete Gat Setz Helmuth Setz

Fire destroys Sterling Metalware factory in Philadelphia

A two alarm blaze driven by a brisk wind destroyed the Sterling Metalware company one story brick factory in Philadelphia. Thirty four employees were routed as the fire started in a painter's spray booth. Damage was estimated.

Philadelphia Sterling Metalware Company

Radio Tonight's Lineup Across Networks

Listings show Blu network programs including Chester Bowles OPR at 7:45 and Town Meeting on taxes at 8:30. NBC carries Burns Shore Crosby Davis Abbott Vallee with film and music programs. CBS offers Montgomery Lodger Death Valley Sheriff Bowes Ardores Archer Douglas and Song. Others include Fred Waring Mes Rolini Trio and Sammy Kaye VAR at various times.

Chester Bowles OPR NBC Bob Burns Dinah Shore Bing Crosby Joan Davis Abbott and Costello Rudy Vallee CBS Robert Montgomery Death Valley Sheriff Major Bowes Corliss Archer Larry Douglas Fred Waring Abner Ted Weems Norma Gordon Adrian Rolini Sammy Kaye Antonini Army Air Forces

Gas Stamp Theft Solved by OPA In Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials report Office of Price Administration agents captured John Shaw, a bank janitor, amid a gas stamp theft involving hundreds of thousands of gallons. Shaw attempted escape with 20,000 gallons and claimed more stamps in the basement before ingesting poison and being hospitalized in serious condition at Misericordia Hospital.

Associated Press Philadelphia Office of Price Administration Misericordia Hospital Smuck CPA First National Bank John Shaw Smauck Bruck Homie Shaw Smack

Tokyo reports B-29 raid on Rangoon

Tokyo dispatch continues from page one describing a B-29 raid on Rangoon. About 100 aircraft participated, smoke rose from the Mitsubishi plant, a major producer of twin engined bombers and Navy fighters. Bombers flew 3000 to 4000 feet low, weather favorable, headwinds slowed approach, some crews completing runs in about 20 minutes.

Mitsubishi Bio Tokyo

Funeral Services for Mrs. McEldowney Observed

Funeral services for Mrs Malcolm McEldowney were held from the funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2. m led by Rev C F Hillebrand of the Lutheran Church with many expressions of sympathy. Bearers were Henry Honhart Bruce Spangler J P Dahlstrand and Leland Johnston. Temporary interment followed at Pine Grove mausoleum. Attending from out of town were Mrs Marie Lowe and Henry Bonhiart of Warren.

Malcolm McEldowney C.F Hillebrand Lutheran Church Henry Honhart Bruce Spangler J. P. Dahlstrand Leland Johnston Pine Grove Mausoleum Marie Lowe Henry Bonhiart Warren

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