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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1944

Page

5

Army Reports Situation Improved In World War II News

Allied air forces bombed rail and junction targets behind German lines. U S Plying Fortresses and British Lancasters dropped 2 000 tons of bombs to disrupt Nazi logistics while First Army patrols crossed the Roer into Duren near Cologne. Third Army seized 40 pillboxes in Kaiserslautern area over two days, raising total to 176.

U. S Yond First Army Roer Nagi Duren Cologne Luxembourg Switzerland Third Army Saaplautern

Rebekah Dinner And Party At Lady Franklin Lodge

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge held a tureen dinner Tuesday evening at 6 at the TL0OF hall. Tables featured barberry greenery and red candles. Mrs. Oscar Fritz presided over a business meeting as out of town members sent letters. Prizes went to Miss Sthel Matthews, Mrs. William Marsh and Mrs. Frederick Beall. Gifts were exchanged by the Christmas tree. Next meeting set for January 9.

Rebekah Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Oscar Fritz Sthel Matthews William Marsh Frederick Beall Fritz Counultes Frank Hepler Ronald Carter B. Hauenstein

Marionette Program Brightens Mentor Club Christmas Party

Mentor Club members and guests met at Mrs. Porter Auer’s home for the annual Christmas party. Miss Mary Anderson and Mrs. E J Tobias led the program with impressive Christmas thoughts and a life of St Nicholas paper. Mrs. Tobias presented dainty marionettes in a playlet “Christmas The Mystery Of The Nativity” in five scenes. Music by Ruth Lindsley and Louise Whiteley accompanied narrations by Mrs. G J Boyd. Christmas gifts exchanged, luncheon hosted by W W Myers and others. Several local residents and visitors joined in holiday greetings and travel plans for Christmas and New Year.

Menor Club Porter Auer Thost Mary Anderson E. J. Tobias Sb. Nicholas Whiteley G. J. Boyd Helen Rowe W. W. Myers Ann Baresi J. B. Sullivan

Christmas Party at Masonic Temple by Knights Templar

The Knights Templar and their wives and friends gathered last evening at the Masonic Temple for a turkey ham dinner. Patty attended, with Mrs. John Rickers and Mr. Allen Dimick as the dinner committee, and Mrs. Tracy Whitehead in charge of the program. The program featured brass quartet performances, readings, solos by Dorothy Brown and Myra Lou Heerlein, and group singing ending with Silent Night. Gifts were exchanged by the ladies.

Masonic Temple Knights ‘Templar Patty John Rickers Allen Dimick Tracy Whitehead Dorothy Brown Myra Lou Heerlein H. Lynn Rice James Wright Jack Whitehead Jean Maria Johnston

W C T U Holiday Gathering Details

The WCTU held a Christmas party with about 20 members and six guests led by Mrs. Frank Whiteley. Devisions by Mrs. Emma Heath and prayer by Mrs. Alfred Haenel opened the program. State president Mrs. Black and county official Mrs. Sadie Johnson sent messages. The Crusade Spirit theme featured talks on 1734 and 1934. Mrs. Floyd Jolson and Mrs. Guy Bennink organized the event and Santa distributed gifts.

Frank Whiteley Emma Heath Alfred Haenel Black Sadie Johnson Guy Bennink A. Johnson Trvin Young W. L. Marsh Jimmie Floyd Johnson Santa Claus Jean Jean Hastiel Fred Rees Floyd, Johnson

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Fitzgerald at Home

Mrs. Metlé Fitzgerald of Snyder Circle was honored at a birthday party hosted at her home last evening by sixteen friends. Tripoli provided entertainment and Mrs. Lawrence Raynor won the prize. Late refreshments included cream, birthday cake, and coffee. Mrs. Fitzgerald received many affectionate wishes in celebration of her birthday.

Fitzgerald Metlé Fitzgerald Snyder Circle Tripoli Lawrence Raynor Fitzgould

Rotary Club Christmas Ladies Night at Corry Hotel

Rotarians and their wives attended the Rotary Club annual Christmas ladies night at the Corry Hotel. About thirty couples enjoyed a turkey dinner in the private dining room with seasonally decorated tables. R S Dewey led Christmas carols with Glenn Middleton on plate and splayox. Gifts were exchanged and donated to the Salvation Army. Grace Middleton played piano solos. Committee members included Mr and Mrs A G Buller, Dr and Mrs C F Bennett, and Mr and Mrs B D Mackenzie.

Rotary Club Corry R. S. Dewey Glenn Middleton Salvation Army

Special Assembly At Junior High Today

A special assembly was held at Comny Junior High School this morning with students, parents, and friends in attendance. The Junior High Orchestra opened with a marcel and other numbers, Rev. G Boyd gave the invocation and a Christmas talk, and dick Whitehead read scripture. The mixed chorus performed carols for seventy voices and Mrs. H Lynn Rice received a gift of appreciation for Christmas as the program received high approval.

Unasumas Comny Marcel

Red Cross Nurses Aides Host Christmas Dinner at Corry Hospital

A Christmas dinner was held at Corry Hospital dining room with eighteen members in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Saunders and Miss Myra Schramiling. Tables were beautifully decorated and toastmistress Mrs. R. M. Sherman presided as departures from hospital service were announced for early next year.

Tareeh Hospital Red Cross Hal Corry Hospital E. F. Saunders

Amici Sewing Circle Holds Christmas Party

The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Glenn Humes's home on West Smith Street for a Christmas party. President Mrs. Marshall Sherwood led the business meeting, Mrs. Harald Fish gave devotions, and gifts were exchanged. Fruit cake with whipped cream and coffee was served. assistants included Mrs. Ivan Miller, Mrs. Robert Davis, Mrs. Cassis Fish, and Mrs. Floyd Dougherty. Next meeting set for January 2.

Amici Sewing Circle The United Brethren Church Glenn Humes West Smith Street Marshall Sherwood Harald Fish Ivan Miller Robert Davis Cassis Fish Floyd Dougherty

Poster Prize Winners Announced Today

Eva Kepler announces the annual poster campaign for Corry schools for 5th and 6th grades has closed. Judges chose Lucille Stormes of Concord and David Apps of Washington as first prize winners. Ethel Davis of Junior High Elementary and Katherine Barkhouse of Washinsleg School won second prizes. Charles Hlehynski and Virginia Fay of Concord received honorable mention.

Charles Hlehynski Virginia Fay Concord School

Concord School Presents Christmas Program and Play

A Christmas program at Concord School featured piano solos, a poem, and chorus numbers. Grades three and four performed the play What the Stars Saw followed by a group singing about the world. A good attendance of parents and friends attended the annual party.

Concord School

Chaplin Denies Defense Charge in Fiery Shouts

Los Angeles reports a chaotic court scene in Joan Berry’s suit seeking support for her child Carol Ann. Chaplin denies the charge of relationships and accuses his accuser of manipulation while a jury weighs the evidence.

Chaplin Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin Moltrie Joan Berry Creed Joan Carol Ann Joseph Scott

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