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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
5
The Keystone Ordnance Works near Meadville resumes acid and TNT production after a six month shutdown. Production has risen, requiring experienced TNT operators and more construction workers. Plans call for three additions, new buses to transport workers, and total employment may exceed prior peak levels.
A massive explosion east of Houston today destroyed two gasoline barges and sank a tug in the ship channel. Firemen report eight to eleven men missing while an oil company official fears five may be lost. reports vary on fatalities. The blast was heard twelve miles away and threatens nearby drydocks.
Mrs Harry Paulson of Liberty Street remains under treatment at Cleveland Clinic and is reported to be improving. Visitors include Mrs Amos Lytton and Miss Dorothy Lytton en route to Norfolk and Elizabeth City. Mrs John Boland and children travel to Pittsburgh to see Mr Boland at Aspinwall Veterans Hospital. Multiple residents return from visits, with travel to Erie, Hudson, and Bradley Field noted as well as a Coast Guard injury alert prompting Paul L Smith to travel to Salt St. Marie.
Mr and Mrs Dahlstrand entertained friends at their East Smith Street home last evening. Several guests from out of town attended including Mrs Richard Cantryman of Rochester Karl Knull of New York City Mrs Bi Ames of Williamsville and Robert Sears of Glen Burnie Mel Gyster served stew ice cream and cookies after a pleasant evening of visiting.
The Lillian Guild held their annual Christmas dinner at Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish hall last evening. Thirty five members and their guests attended. During social hour gifts were exchanged and a social hour was enjoyed. A fine time was had by the members and guests.
An ad warns of kidney fatigue causing backache and rheumatic pains from toxins not eliminated by the kidneys. It promotes Thompson's Borsoma Tabs for quick relief and lists druggists as retailers.
More than a hundred Masonic members attended Corry St John’s Day banquet. Rev E Pinkney Wroth of Erie delivered an inspiring talk on fraternity and love. Music by Glenn Middleton accompanied dinner served by Easter Star ladies. Officers-elect for Corry and Union City lodges introduced. Awards presented to Richard H Rossbacher and W Bruce Wisworth Merle H Sexton. Event praised as outstanding in local Masonic history.
Mrs B L Dunton announces the engagement of Geraldine Clair Dunton to Paul Brenoel son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Brenoel of Meadville R D 7 The couple are both graduates of local high schools and work at Aero Supply Co No wedding date is yet set but plans are for a near future ceremony.
Leonine, host of a Christmas party for her 800 card club, entertained eight members at her home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Jackman and Miss Katherine Green. Decorations matched the season and gifts were exchanged. Coffee cake ice cream and coffee were served. The next meeting is planned at Ms Rodney Knowlton s East Main street home.
Tonight on NBC-8 and CBS-: 30 Minute to 11:30 featuring Lavalle Melodie Duffy's Tavern Watts It Pays to Be Ignorant Moore and Durante Stage Door Canteen Mildred Bailey Yehudi Menuhin Sugar Bowl Game preview and welterweight bout Danny Bartfield versus Morris Reif.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Paul Mitchell of Spring Creek Route 1. The birth occurred at Cory Hospital and is reported in the local tally of births.
Byron Swanson, a voice teacher from Warren Conservatory, is in New York City for advanced study with renowned instructors William Brady and Bryan Evans. He plans to reopen his Corry studio on Tuesday January 5th.
Officers and escorts of the Women of the Moose, plus nomuitive chairmen, were entertained by Mrs. Frank Hopier at her Franklin Street home. The group convened at eight, took a sleighride, then returned for refreshments at a well appointed table with Holiday decor and favors for guests.
Mrs Charles Hyles entertained two tables of 500 at her home last evening for a card club event. Prizes were won by Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Glenn Dickson, with the traveling prize going to Mrs Warren Johnson. The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs Warren Jobson’s East Main street home.
Erie United Brethren in Christ Young People's Mid-Year Convention opens at local North Center Street church with banquet for 164 delegates. Attendance limited by storm. Rev Beittel and Rev Boittel lead talks on Peace Now and Victory Now. program includes devotions, group discussions, and special music. organizers praise success and thank host families.
Hazardous road conditions lingered statewide as sleet and snow moved in. Traffic slowed from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and many secondary roads closed. In Philadelphia area expect more accidents. one death occurred as an elderly woman collapsed shoveling snow in Pittsburgh. Hospitals treated a dozen in Allentown with fractures from slips. Police warned western counties remain dangerous in Greensburg, Washington, and Butler.
The Flewood mill at Greenville Steel Car Co. in Greenville collapsed under heavy snow weight causing about 75,000 dollars in damage. No injuries are reported.
Philadelphia on December 29 reports troops were brought in to end a severe longshore labor shortage threatening ship sailings. Col A B McNabb, Philadelphia port commander, announced soldier stevedores from the Army Transportation Corps will load Army vessels as shortages last ten days have halted about half of needed crews.
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