British Drive 10 Capture Libyan Base
British forces press the Libyan front with a successful drive to seize a coastal base as the Taran air force reports intense fighting and Italian fascist torpedo planes score two hits on a 6000 ton British cruiser shelling Bardia. In the Balkans Greek forces advance toward the Varna line while Nast air heavy bombers target Mannheim and merchant ships along the French coast. British and Allied commands note weather limits and ongoing production impact at Italian factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bardia
Tralian
Lust
Valona
Adriatic
Mannheim
Germany
France
Fitley
Community Notes From Local Life Salutes Holiday Cheer
The week closes with Christmas bustle as Syracuse students plan home visits while others depart for vacations. Local faculty changes include Ruth Johnson substituting at Senior High due to a family illness. Festive events span roller skating, carols by Concord chorus, and Elks baskets for families. A wedding engagement and move updates among residents, plus theater plans for January 21, color the social page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christos
Robert Brynoltson
Martin Keppel
Martha Marie Hachins
Syracuse University
Ruth Johnson
Taylor University
Evelyn, Brooks
Summit
N. J
Alice Kelly
Clarence Kelly
Westfield
Pittsburgh
Olsir N. Jones
West Wayne Street
W. B. Gibson
Nancy
Willard Brocken
Redland City
Calif
Brockman
H. A. Brockman
East Main Street
Squirt
E. E. Covell
Hotel Corry
Jeannette Gordon
Walter Peake
Corryltes
Shea’s Theatre
Erie
New York
the Elks Club
Concord
Frederick Street
S. J. Irvine
West Wayne and
Frederick Streets
Christmas Dinner Party Highlights Women Club Event
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a Christmas dinner at Hotel Corry with poinsettia decor and a private tree for gift bets. Winners included Mrs Glenn Stearns Mrs Frederick H Beall and Mrs Marjorie McElroy. door prize went to Mrs Stearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and
Hotel Corry
Glenn Stearns
Frederick H. Beall
Marjorie McElroy
Stearns
Warren Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Minjane Howgard
Milton Zatzneck
C. W. Willis
Marilyn Denton
Mildred Denton
Milton VanDresar
Flora [Holly
Mayme Tis
Twenty Boys Guests of Rotary Club
Twenty boys from WENMY wuya as the city were guests of Corry Rotarians at the luncheon meeting and annual Christmas party at the hotel. Eighteen members and guest Carl Gilson of Amherst Ohio attended. Entertainment by Yeo Powers of North East included a trained animal show with dogs and a wrestling bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenmy Wuya
Corry
Smd
Hotel Corry
Carl Gilson
Amhurst
Ohio
Yeo Powers
North East
Aero Supply Office Force Holds Christmas Dinner
Aero Supply office force and a guest Mrs Ronald Boyd of Jamestown NY former employee enjoyed a Christmas dinner last evening at the Greyhound Post House west of the city. A punctual turkey dinner was served to thirty two ladies and the evening was spent playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Supply Office Force
Office Af
Aero Supply Company
Ronald Boyd
Jamestown
N.Y
Greyhound Post House
Community honors John Connors at staff gathering
Nine members of the Senior High School faculty honored John Connors last evening at the home of Henneth O Bogardus on West Church Street. A fine turkey dinner was served and the evening was enjoyable as Mr Connors prepares for his December wedding. Separately, London reports a Dutch citizen was executed at Pentonville prison for spying for Germany as announced by the British foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connors
John Conthors
Henneth O. Bogardus
West Church Street
Mr. Connors
London
The
Netherlands
Pentonville
Germany
Surprise party honors Mrs. Swiderski at East South Street home
A surprise party was hosted by Mrs. Helen Gilford and others for Mrs. Joseph Swiderski. Guests enjoyed games including bingo with awards to Miss Annamay Gifford, Miss Dorothy Bigelow, and Mrs. Gladys Picks, followed by lunch and multiple gifts for the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Swiderski
Helen Gilford
East South Street
B. &. Gifford
Geonge
Annamay Gifford
Dorothy Bigelow
Gladys Picks
Grant Hosier
William Swiderski
Paul Bigelow
Donald Bigelow
Hicks
Mary Wojiasvek
Lindberg
Ursula Pisher
Frank Gilford
Marie Wilcox
George Still, Jr
Gilford
Digelow
Agnes Gintz
Powell Motor Co Emploees Feted at Venison Dinner
Powell Motor Company hosted 27 employees from Corry and Union City ranches and Powell Kendall Station at a venison dinner at the V F W Home on West Washington Street. Dinner began 7:30 PM with toastmasters Paul M Brynolfson and Merle Dodd. Powell distributed Christmas checks by tenure. Harold Powell and Mrs Powell received gifts. Short talks by Frank Graft A Bruce Smith and Willard Clark preceded moving pictures.
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Powell Motor Co
HK. Powell
Corry
Union City
Powell Motor Company
Powell Kendall
West Washington Street
Paul M. Brynolfson
Merle Dodd
Powell
Harold Powell
F.G. Fryberg
Frank Graft
A. Bruce Smith
Willard Clark
Freeman Family Welcomes Daughter Born in New York
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. G. Freeman of Sier- Hi New York. Mrs. Freeman is formerly Gladys Skinner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Skinner of Northwest Street.
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FN. Ames
New York City
Doug MacKenslewtra
Gleorge N. Orcutt
Helen Desmots
FN. Amos
Erie
Margaret Lytle
Clearfield
Mary Eilzabeth
Bask Smith Street
Ray Greene
Russelns Brown
Busi Dness
Walter DeJean
Waren
W. E. Gibson
Mor-O-Phun Club
Thursdey
Mini Verna Malek
Trvine
Chistes F. Hoffmaster
Pitsburgh
Garry
Hoffmaster
Kenneth Burr
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Alvin M. Smith
West Prederick Street
Axel Sweeney
Fred Kimmerle
Nell Wit Jtenbeck
Buffalo
N.Y
Deli Swanson
Corry Hospital
G. Freeman
Sier- Hi N.Y
Mentor Club Dinner and Christmas Party A Pleasant Evening
Twenty members enjoyed a Christmas party at the Mentor Club with small trees and favors. Mrs Donate Stewart, Miss Mary Anderson, and Miss Helen Fordyce arranged the event. a program at the president's East Congress Street home featured readings, junior choir selections, and a brief history of local mascots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Donate Stiwart
Mary Anderson
Helen Fordyce
D. A. Millstrom
East Congress Street
Jesus
Mirs. Hillstrom
St Pails Lutheran Church
D. Armour T Hillstrom
Hwrk
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
Mrr. Hillsham
Hostess to Bridge Club Christmas Party at Home
A social note describes a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Deneherty on North Cutter Street during the Christmas season. Guests include Mrs Reicharnd Jenene, Mr Mary Wagner, Mrs Williams, and others in a lively home event with hosting by Mrs Lo AW and Mis Ritenerle AV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Mel Auphtin
Clini
Genci Street
Mis Ritenerle
Belward
Chutes Wood
McLnuphiin
8 Dead in Blast 12 Trapped in Mine
A mine explosion killed eight workers and left twelve more trapped underground. Fire crews fought a smoke-filled inferno as rescuers urged caution while gas was considered as a possible ignition source. One survivor reported that a man named Hoebbe woke in an adjacent shop before the blast, offering clues about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koebbbe
Koebbe
Shearwood
Hoebbe
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