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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1944

Page

5

Engagement Planned for Helen Jane Wegner in Findley Lake

Mr and Mrs Ay Mae von Gaunt announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Helen Jane Wegner to First Lieut Robert M Wegner son of Mrs Edith Wagner and the late Rev Miles Wagner Findley Lake The bride elect attended Wesleyville High School and Erie Commercial College and worked at General Electric before enlisting in the WAVEs now stationed at Norfolk Va The wedding is set for December 31 at the Lincoln Memorial Chapel near Washington DC Also noted are holiday visits and arrivals of local residents spending Christmas in area homes.

Ay Mae. von Gaunt Findley Lake Helen Jane Robert M. Wegner Edith, Wagner Miles Wagner Wesleyville High School Erie Commercial College General Electric Company The Waves Norfolk Wagner Findley High School Greenville College Greenville Army Air Corps General Electric Erie Perry Army Air Field Fury Fla Lincoln Memorial Chapel Washington, D. C Ann Sedgwick West Wayne Street Union N. J New York City Colletta Burkhart East ‘Hampton C. F. Burkhart West Frederick Street Margaret Helen Haight Huron Road Hospital Cleveland Earl Haight East Bond Street Walter Windall Ronny Raymond Avenue Beaver Falls Kathleen Hazel Corvinne Cullen Joseph Sherwood Prederick Street Wicker Nigh Patsy Perry West Washington Street Wai Veh Ayd E. F. Godfrey Rochester Murn Danner Union City Coty Chisen Matilda Kamiber Youngsville Mervyn Nast Frederick Street William Shreve George Pfc John F. Miller Camp Gook Galif F. F. Miller South Center Street Harald Gilbert Westchurch Street Corning N. C Benjamin Pierson Archie Goldfinch West Washington Street Youngstown Ohio Set James Mead East Wayne Street Mead Liberal Kansas Mary Mead Washington, D.C Autumn Colby Mellon Institute Pittsburgh Lyle Colby Concord Street

Presbyterian Missionary Society Party Thursday

The Presbyterian Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Smith's home on West Frederick Street. Mrs. E. A. Boyd led a devotional with Christmas carols and a nativity talk. The gathering featured songs of various origins, readings by Mrs. Boyd, and a Swedish Christmas verse. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess with Edith Lewis and Mrs. John Ricker assisting.

Coletia McClintock Harry Spicer Myra Lou Heerlein G. L. Boyd Selemia Lagerlof David Bruce Boyd Baby Jesus Opportunity Club Edith Lewis John Ricker

Shower Honors Miss Betty Averill Bride Elect

Titusville restricts bride elect Betty Averill honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by sister in law Mrs Harold Averill. She will wed Jack Malone on December 26. Games awarded prizes to Mrs Robert Church Mrs Donald Clark and Mrs Thomas Burkhart. Averill served salad dessert to ten guests and received many gifts.

Betty Averill Titusville Harold Averill East Miss Averill Jack Malone Robert Church Donald Clark Thomas Burkhart Averill

Card Club Dinner At Hotel Corry

Meeting at Hotel Corry for dinner last evening a local card club enjoyed a fine meal and prize winners included Mrs. Ray Anderson and Mrs. Langdon Rowe with a special award to Mrs. Ellsworth Hall. Mrs. H K Powell will entertain the club near Thursday evening.

Hotel Corry Z. J. Davis West Congress Street Ray Anderson Langdon Rowe

Radio Schedule Highlights Nightline Variety Shows

NBC lineup features Payl Lavalle Melodies at 8, Duffy's and Monty Woolley at 8:30, People Are Funny at 9:30, Amos and Andy repeat of the Lord's Prayer at 10. Henry Aldrien starts BS at 8, Pays to Be Ignorant at 9, Moore and Durante at 10, Stage Door Canteen 10:30, Mildred Bailey Company at 11:30. Ed Wynn's Comedy and Stars of Future Corbett present earlier slots. Geng Busters with Earl Godwin, Sinfonietta at 8:30, Freedom of Opportunity at 8:30, and Rocky Graziano boxing at 10.

NBC Payl Lavalle Duffy's Monty Woolley Amos and Andy Henry Aldrien Moore Durante Mildred Bailey Company Ed Wynn Future Corbett Geng Busters Earl Godwin MBS Sinfonietta Fight Harold Green Rocky Graziano

CAP Cadets Hold Regular Session At Armory

Pvt Ayers of the WAC assisted CAP cadets during the dit period at the Armory. Sgt Bashrouek gave commands. A weekday class in identification starts next Tuesday evening at the Junior High School library. all cadets urged to attend.

CAP Pvt. Ayers WAC Sgt Bashrouek Hgh Lbrary

Kiwanis Club Plans Attendance Contest

Kiwanis Club met at the Ritz Restaurant for a dinner meeting. President Robert Bumbaugh led a business session and announced an attendance contest starting the first Thursday in January. Committees for the coming year were appointed and a round table discussion followed. The next gathering is scheduled for Wednesday December 27 at 6:15 at the Ritz.

Kiwanis Club Ritz Robert Bumbaugh Bumbaugh The

Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Party Held at Teacher's Home

A Sunday School class from the Presbyterian Church met at teacher Mrs. Allen Dahlstrand’s home for a Christmas party. Ten members attended with one guest Sandra Cochran. Officers elected for the coming year include President Grace Midd dleton, Vice President Bobby Dickson, Secretary-Treasurer Marilyn Wallace, Publicity Chairman YY Johnson.

The Presbyterian Church Allen Dahlstrand Sandra Cochran Grace Middleton Bobby Dickson Sevielany Marilyn Wallace Yy Johnson

Raymond Bowling League Party At St Elizabeths Hall

Last evening the Raymond bowlers held a social at St Elizabeths hall after bowling. Forty five attendees enjoyed refreshments a group sing and card games, with the gathering described as a fine time by all who attended.

Raymond Raymond Bowers St. Elizabeth's Hall Bowlig Asiliy

C D A Canteen Committee Meets For Christmas Dinner

The C D A Canteen Committee met yesterday evening at the homes of Mrs John Mooney and Mrs Mayme Wood on Park Street. A supper was served at seven for ten ladies. Later twenty five Christmas stockings were packed for service men to be given at the canteen.

C, D. of A John Mooney Mayme Wood Park Street

Nobbs Family Welcomes Daughter Amid Service

A daughter was born this morning at Gerry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dale Nobbs of 211 Marion Street. Nobbs is currently serving in the military.

Gerry Hospital Dale Nobbs Marion Steel Nobbs

Mrs Gerald Ploss Hosts Christmas Party for Friends

Mrs Gerald Ploss entertained four ladies at her Rio Columbus Avenue home last evening for a Christmas party. Attendees included Miss Mary Pike Miss Helen Stahovic Mrs Lawra Beardsley and Mrs Helen Bennett. Miss Pike won the game prize and Mrs Bennett the door prize. Gifts were exchanged and plans made for a second party after the year. The hostess served sandwiches cookies cake and coffee.

Ots Geral Ploss Rio Columbus Avenue Mary Pike Helen Stahowic Lawra Beardsley Helen Bennett

W R C Holds Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

Twenty members of the W R C met for their annual Christmas party at the Masonic hall. They shared a chicken dinner at 12 20, exchanged gifts, revealed mystery sisters, packed layen boxes for Erie Veterans Hospital, and held a brief business meeting led by president Mrs K D Brown. The meeting adjourned until January 4.

Masonic Hall Erie Veterans’ Hospital K. D. Brown Unti

Women Of The Moose Hold Holiday Party

The women of the Moose met in the lodge rooms for a holiday gathering. A tureen supper was served at 7 30 with tables set for thirty five and decorated with seasonal decor. Gifts were exchanged and Christmas carols sung before a routine meeting led by senior regent Mrs. Nina Jewell. The next meeting is January 4.

Women of the Moose Nina Jewell

Trill Employees Honored At Holiday Dinner

The Trill company entertained 27 employees at the Corry Hotel dinner. H. S Vaughn served as toastmaster while D A Stein and J A Rudzik of Pittsburgh praised staff and announced Christmas bonuses. Glenn Middleton performed piano and Solovox, Clyde Shotzbarger showed motion pictures, and Charles Wood sang Alice Blue Gown.

Strut Angeuw Company Corry Hotel H. 3 Vaughn da Stein J. A. Rudzik Pittsburgh Glenn Middleton Clyde Shotzbarger Harles Wood Alice Blue Jereat

Buzz Bomb Health Claim Promises Quick Relief Pills

Local readers report rapid relief from backache and rheumatic pains using Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claimed to purify kidneys and remove poisons. Offered at 50 cents a box through druggists with stated benefits and faster wellness.

Hitler Thompson

German Push Into Belgium Stalled in Fog Shrouded Battle

Allied and German forces pour thousands into a critical battle as fog limits word from Eisenhower HQ. Allied bombers target Trier and a German supply tunnel near Lixembourg, while British forces move toward Cologne. Heavy fighting continues with both sides seeking the initiative.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Trier Lissembourg Rhine Colggneghd Boon Associated Presi Wes Geilvetey

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