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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
5
Disjointed OCR text mentions naval matters and a guard figure, with unclear continuation. The readable fragment suggests a military or port context but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to anchor a fuller summary.
Nine members of the El Gatto Club gathered Thursday evening at Miss Janice Anderson’s West Smith Street home for a Christmas party. Attendees included Mrs. Wilbur Larson, Mrs. Garmen Plectrilio, Miss Mabel Anthony, Miss Eileen Anthony, Miss Opal Hill, Miss Clara Hill, Miss Mary Jane Rozelle, Miss Jean Foster and Miss Maxine Gregory. Prizes were awarded to Miss Hi Jean Anthony, Miss Gregory, Miss Rozelle, Mrs. Larson and Miss Opal Hill. Anderson provided refreshments and the home was festively decorated with evergreens and a miniature Santa Claus. A gift exchange took place and the next meeting is set for January 15 at Mrs. Larson’s East South Street home. Fireplace Screen A spark-slopping screen is a necessity with Fireplace.
Miss Roberta Hindman daughter of Robert Hindman of New Bethlehem wed Charles A Rowland son of Mrs Bernice Rowland of 437 South Center street in candlelight at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev J Wallace Praser officiated with Mrs W J Kurta at the organ and Mrs B W Dickey singing. The toast included a wed cake reception for thirty. The couple now reside at 134 West Smith street. Mrs Hindman a New Bethlehem High School graduate works at Corry Hospital. Mr Rowland a 1941 Corry Senior High School graduate served in the Army two and a half years, including time in the Pacific.
Mrs Howand Hawks wife of a Hollywood producer tops the 1946 list chosen by 150 fashion editors stylists and social celebrities. The Duchess of Windsor ranks second Clare Boothe Luce finishes last among ten winners in the International tally.
The Kiwanis Club held its final meeting of the year at Rita Restaurant with nineteen members. President A Gray Stine passed the gavel to president elect Clarence Wallace as business proceeded. Plans included purchasing 20 10 bond from Erie County Tuberculosis Association and funding dinner for Kiwanis Boy Scout Troop 31.
Miss Jeannette Edwards and Lawrence H. Mitchell announced by families in Union City. Edwards a Union City High School graduate employed locally. Mitchell a graduate and Erie Railroad employee with Army Air Force service. Ring given as Christmas gift. announcement made Christmas Day. Also notes Constance Chambers arriving from Buffalo to visit grandparents in Union City.
A daughter was born early this spring to Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers of R D 3 Sialtane? ting at Cory Hospital. The family announces the new arrival and shares the joyful news with friends and relatives.
A long list of residents and visitors celebrated Christmas Day across Jamestown and area towns. Families hosted relatives from Columbus, Warren, Fredonia, Mercer, and Lake Placid, with others traveling to visit Charlotte, North Carolina, and Philadelphia. Several names and addresses appear, noting return trips and holiday gatherings as well as a funeral service planned for later Sunday.
In a spring morning gathering at the Cresse residence the engagement was announced between Marisa Myers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Prive, and Victor Boucher, son of Mrs Eraduated. Both families are prominent in Corry with links to area high schools and Montgomery employment. The couple plans to wed after the groom’s current position with a Montgomery firm.
Miss Mildred Joanne Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Tryin Young East Pleasant Street announced engagement to T Roger Mc Cray son of Mr and Mrs Webb McCray St D Corry area graduates of Corry Senior High School She works as an office employee for Corry Jamestown Mig Corp McCray served 31 2 years in the Air and Signal Corps Army and is currently at Lehigh University Bethlehem Plans for the wedding are not yet definite.
Bing Crosby is named the year's No 1 box office attraction in the Motion Picture Herald poll for a third straight year. The top 10 includes Ingrid Bergman Gary Cooper Bob Hope Humphrey Bogart Greer Garson Margaret OBrien Betty Grable and Roy Rogers. Also notes holiday visit details in Spartansboro with the Lindstrom family.
A tiny rural telephone network operates as a party line with captured Tatian and German Geld handsets and uses barbed wire fences for routing in Tibbs Tenn. It was started by a former soldier who worked as a radio technician. An odd note claims paper invention dated 105 A. D. by Ta'al Lum in China, while folding boxes for consumer goods gained popularity in the mid nineteenth century.
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