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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1942
Page
5
The Y and O Club met for a Christmas dinner at Mrs. A A Merker's Wright Field home. Guests enjoyed a 500 game won by Mrs. Richard Key and Mrs E A Bach among others with gifts exchanged after the meal.
The V. B. B. Club were entertained by Mrs. William Myers with a seven oclock chicken dinner at the Boston House. Eight members then played bridge at the Myers home on Spring Street. Mrs. William Splesman won the evening honors as guests exchanged gifts from the Christmas tree.
School children of Concord school held a regular P A meeting with Miss Louise Huep presenting a talk on music. Students performed songs and plays by grades, including Silent Night and The Last Ring, with Christmas themes and varied musical pieces. A number of locals and visitors arrived or departed for holiday visits and university students returned home for Christmas.
Five members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps arrived at Allied Headquarters in North Africa to serve in clerical roles. All are second lieutenants and had earlier stayed in London for about two weeks. The group noted seasickness on the voyage and a stocking shortage in the region, with lighthearted comments from the recruits.
The purchasing department of Aero Supply enjoyed a stork dinner and Christmas party last evening at the Boston House and Mrs Phillip's West Church Street home. Mrs Albert Sweet and others attended. Dinner, games, and gift exchanges followed.
In loving memory of my dear husband Frank P. Keleher who departed this life three years ago today December 23 1938 His loving wife Blanche iga.
Mrs. Doris Witmer entertained friends at the Hotel Corry for Kath erin Perry on her birthday. A turkey dinner and a pretty cake were served to Miss Perry, the Misses Juanita Stran shaw, Leora Stranshaw, Mexy Johnson, Mildred and Rose Perry. A social evening followed with gifts for Miss Perry.
Sixty parents and friends of the Fairview School PTA attended Tuesday for the annual Christmas program in the school building. Children performed songs recitations and plays while Room 4 won the attendance banner and Fairview held the flag for buying the most defense and war stamps since the term began.
Dr. G. P. Hildebrand Jr spoke at the Corry Rotary Club dinner on Christmas meanings as seen by different people. He described Christ mast meanings from Nativity figures to modern times, saying Christmas is what each person makes it. The talk was deemed informative and fitting. Also noted is a Rowulans father and son banquet set for Tuesday with planned entertainment. Irene Park and Mrs Nancy Koester travel from New York City and Evie to stay with Mr and Mrs Albert Sneab Shell on First Cayenne for Christmas.
Christmas is bustling at the small post office 25 miles east of Orlando as Festmistress Mrs. Juanita Tucker reports a heavy rush. Mail volume near 150000 pieces last year is slightly down this season but remains strong with truckloads from the Orlando air base and letters from across the country sent to the unique Christmas postmark town.
American soldiers in London distribute toys to British youngsters on Christmas Day. The Associated Press reports troops will join in numerous parties and dances, sharing gifts amid a holiday scene that blends American and British cheer.
Mina B Brown, a longtime Erie resident, died at Exe hospital after several weeks of illness. She was born February 25 1019 and lived in Corry and Toledo, with surviving mother Mrs Iya Brown and brothers Leonard J Brown and Dernard L Brown. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of a brother from New Jersey.
German high command reports that a British sabotage party was wiped out at Hordeaux on December 17 before carrying out its mission. The broadcast cites operations from German sources and references Berlin.
Wartime dispatch notes that U S troops in England Ireland and Scotland will see many Santa Claus outfits this Christmas with parties for children. Units have given or are giving trees toys and candy saved from rationed supplies, brightening the season for young civilians and service members alike.
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