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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1943
Page
5
Sean Miner 12, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Miller of Ikane, suffered partial amputation of his left hand Saturday afternoon when reaching for a stick as a wood saw fed. He was rushed to a local hospital with the thumb severed and a portion of the hand badly lacerated.
Dec. 21 London reports the crew of the American Flying Fortress Mr. mith chalking a greeting on bombs to light their Christmas tree with the line This is to light our Christmas tree, Hiller. Bom bardier Lt Hugh A Cuttell from Columbus and engineer Meritl F Andrews of Jamestown N Y describe the tactic. Pilot Lt Chester L Doron from Rochester N Y leads the mission.
Labor Board intervention today restored publication in the national capital after a 24hour suspension. Presses stood idle in four Washington plants as Columbia Typographical Union members denied they were on strike, holding a continuous meeting with the Washington Publishers' Association over wage adjustment talks.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill continues to improve in his recovery from pneumonia. Downing Street said his condition is more satisfactory as physicians at his bedside in the Middle East monitor his progress.
SOCIETY items detail a busy Corry scene with Orrin Beebe’s orchestra booked for a dance on the 27th moved to the Yath after housing shortages. The menu for the Dorcas Christmas turkey dinner draws comment, while local nuptials, holiday gatherings, visitors, and service members’ moves frame a bustling guard of social life and community notices.
The N B Club held its Christmas dinner at Jean's Restaurant on West Main Street with seven members and guest Miss Marion Davis. Afterward they gathered at Mrs. Leon Bloom's East Smith Street home for a business meeting and basket packing for shut-ins. Miss Davis and Mrs. Harold Robinson won awards. gifts, singing, and a birthday gift for Mrs. Robinson occurred. The club meets next at Mrs. Paul Daniels' home on Watyard.
NBC 7 80 schedule lists studio shows and guests including Horace Heidt Judy Danny Show and Bob Hope. A war campaign item notes Colorado residents contributing deer and elk fat to support military efforts this year.
New York correspondent notes Dickens amid controversy. He wrote A Christmas Carol while in debt and at odds with his publisher. The tale sold 6 000 copies first day and 4 000 more quickly, yet he earned far less than expected. Despite hardships, the Carol continues selling a century later.
Concord school held its annual Christmas program Monday afternoon with pupils presenting songs pageant and carols. Participants included Richard Fralick Gerald Fayentids Dorothy McTwin Marilyn Canela Guy Davis William Keppel Charles Houghtlings Richard Peplick Gerald Fairchilfis Jayen Bimehard Dorrhy Goodwill Marilyn Gurney Bel y Shields and others in a short reader and choir with grades 5 and 6.
A group of twenty nine workers gathered for a departmental Christmas party held Monday in a suburban area. The event featured a social gathering and meal at an outdoor venue with a recreation roll, sharing a menu and festive exchange. General good spirits marked the occasion as colleagues enjoyed the gathering.
Twelve members of the YMCA Alohary met for a casual Christmas party. Friends and guests visited, songs were sung, and food and drinks were shared in a festive social.
Members and two visitors of the United Brethren church Ladies Bible Class gathered at Mrs. Carrie Payne’s North Center street home for their monthly meeting. The session blended business with a Christmas party, led by Mrs. Bert Johnson. Gifts exchanges and refreshments followed. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ross Mening on East Columbus Avenue.
Miss Helen Bush welcomed Goren Gund members at her North Center street home for the annual Christmas party. A short business meeting was held, gifts exchanged, patroness Mrs. Charles Bugber received a gift, and refreshments were served.
A daughter was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Walter Dunttely at 247 Maa Tous Street. The brief notice records the birth as a family event with exact household details.
A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Pay Daniels honoring their son Cpl James Malue who is visiting the city. Attendees included Philip Amoroso Pat Bachainer Bar Ostrom Mr and Mrs Jas Bennett Jr Fram Vaitik Jr Mr and Mrs Joseph Vanik and Miss Marion Davis. The group enjoyed visiting and cards and presented Cpl Malue with a gift followed by refreshments.
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