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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented note links Archimedes method on a war galley sunk near Sicily in 285 B C to a possible lifting of a naval vessel in an attack at Fears Harbor. It also cites a claim about sunlight producing vitamin D and compares internal sourcing versus dietary intake for health.
The VFW Post Home hosted a social dinner for active and social members with over 100 guests. A roast pork dinner was served at o'clock, tables decorated with American flags and red candles. Committee included Mrs Clyde Reynolds chair, with members Mrs J J Haight Jean Fields Delia Mason Havel Bhuss Irene Boland Grace Blymiller Frances Wood and Agnes Huntley. Toast mistress Mrs Haight introduced Mary Jean Sullivan who sang a beautiful solo and Mary Gertrude Hannan who sang and then joined in a duet. Dancing followed 9 to 12 with Mrs Lillie's orchestra. The event was described as the most enjoyable party at the home in some time.
Miss Eileen Cragg was feted at the Rite Restaurant last evening before her departure for Pittsburgh then an Army training station for the WACS. Guests from the social circle enjoyed a dinner in the private room with red tulips and candles, music by Marion Young and duets by Beverly Stowe and Young, and a cash gift from 19 attendees.
Miss Ernestine Dempsey was honored at a surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Duke on East Irving Street. Nine friends attended a miscellaneous shower ahead of her upcoming marriage, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Paul Splesman, Mrs. Florence Dempsey, and Mrs. Richard Dempsey. out of town guest Mrs. Paul Blakeslee of Spartansburg.
A dinner party on Delaware street honored Pfc. Helen Gumbleton home from Arlington Virginia for her birthday and homecoming. Guests included Mrs. Charles Willett Mrs. Cameron Hoines Miss Mary Ohmey Mrs. Hulings and others. A steak dinner and birthday cake centered the event with gifts for the guest of honor.
Lt and Mrs Wilford Mountains arrive in Corry from Fort Leonard Wood to visit C A Mountain on East Church Street for two weeks. Sgt Walter Paulson returns from San Diego to visit wife and daughter on Liberty Street, plans a few weeks with parents. Numerous others travel to Buffalo Erie Cleveland Philadelphia and Lake Charles for family visits, hospital, and postwar business. nurses and servicemen make furloughs and plane travel with local addresses listed.
The second annual B. P. O. Elks dance was Gerry’s main social event last Saturday evening. About 125 couples attended the semi formal affair and danced from 10 to 2 with George Smith's seven‑piece orchestra and a vocalist. At midnight, chicken salad, rolls, and coffee were served by Mrs. G. B. Kysar of Ky's Diner.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Bee ry Elmquist at Corry Hospital on Sunday morning. A son born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Walter LaGrossy of Clymer yesterday evening. A son born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Leonard Dikes of 5 West Church Street, Corry.
The Junior High School M C A committee elected officers: chairman Norma Keifer, vice chairman Nora Austin, and secretary Jane Butters. The group plans a roller skating party at the Armory on Monday February 12.
Members of the Baptist Christian Endeavor Society attended a meeting in Erie Sunday following services at Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church in observance of Christian Endeavor week. Miss Doris Rieck of this city spoke. others on the trip included Conrad Monroe Richard Thomas and Misses Phyllis Rieck Helen Marie Westley Dorothy Joseph Mary Ann Blsck Etta Coulter Kathleen Peiffer and Rev Francis G Whiteman.
A Sunday night sleighride delighted a crowd of Presbyterian Church Junior High Society members. Byron Fitch and his team gave the youths a ride around town for over two hours and all reported a fine time. Rev G L Boyd, pastor, supervised the outing.
On the air tonight NBC presents Calvacade of America with Bing Crosby at 8 30 Barlow Concert features Bidu Sayne and 9 Voorhees Concert with James Melton at 9 30 Information Pearse at 10 20 CBS carries Bob Hawk quiz Vox Pop Burns and Arlen Radio Theatre Laura 10 Judy Canova Joan of the Ozarks with Joel B Brown. Also Tone Ranger Blind Daters Wynn's Comedy Tommy Dorsey Bandy Gay Lombardo at 10 Bulldog Drummord Curt Massey western songs Sherlock Holmes Music of Worship at 9 30 8 13 8 30 8 80 17 30.
Polish National Council president Bierut announced Poland will immediately assume civil administration in German Silesia and East Prussia. A Warsaw provisional government representative has arrived at Oppeln as Polish forces advance. Polish plans include Breslau and other areas as military conditions permit, with talks on Teschen to follow.
Associate Press from Mount Vernon Ohio reports Cooper Bessemer announced a new Diesel engine that runs on gas or oil without an electrical spark, saving 20 to 71 percent fuel and able to switch instantly by opening one valve while maintaining full load. Chief engineer Ralph K Boyer described instant liquid to gas fuel conversion and compatibility with natural, manufactured, coke oven, or sewage gas as normal pressure.
Union City telegraphed from the Navy Department confirms Seaman Second Class William W. Hoggess, of Miles Street, Union City, was killed in action while serving on a destroyer in the South Pacific. Details of his death were not released. Seaman Bogeoss, 91, trained at Great Lakes and was assigned to a destroyer in the South Pacific. The grape belt report notes 1944 crop value at 2,992,085 dollars, up over 1948, with about 39,201 tons harvested along Lake Erie from Angola to Harborcreek.
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