Unusual Canal Zone trip notes and local society updates
Captain Don Watson traveled home from the Canal Zone by air rail bus and a gasoline truck in a varied journey. Private George Lawson trains at Fort Leonard Wood as wedding strains echo. Mrs Roger Brown plans to join her husband in St Paul while Mervyn and Mary Nast occupy the Brown residence. Miss Silvercruys, renowned sculptor, speaks at Edinboro with audience participation and a dress rehearsal. Army nurses and carnival chatter mix with local weddings and church social reports in this society column.
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Don Watson
Canal Zone
George Lawson
Fort Leonard Wood
Roger Brown
Cvon
St. Paul
Mervyn
Mary Nast
Bill Walsh
Lew Ayers
Dr. Kildare
Silver Screen
Western PA WAACs Head to Daytona Beach
The first Western Pennsylvania WAAC company, 175 volunteers, left for Daytona Beach for non combatant service. The group received a 9 oclock sendoff at a banquet in Pittsburgh, part of WAAC Week with about 1,200 supporters. Lieut Regina Hill administered the oath. Captain Jessie Price spoke, and Mary A. Snow spoke for the recruits. A second group is to be sworn in tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penn
Regina
M. Hill
WAAC
Jessie P. Price
Thurd Service
Mary A. Snow
Oil City
Mt. Mercy College
Jor Waacs
Dinner party honors two departing for military service
The time study department of the Aero Supply honored employees who will leave for military service. Harry Felley and Phil Semple attended a dinner at the Boston House with twenty seven in attendance. Rudy Genet served as toastmaster. A chicken dinner was served at six thirty, and the guests were presented with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aero Supply
Harry Felley
Phil Semple
Boston
Rudy Genet
N B Club Hosts Mrs Meehan Guests and Awards Noted
N B Club gathered at Mrs. Lawrence Meehan's North Center street home for a Valentine themed evening. Awards went to Mrs. Byron Fitch and Mrs. Frank Pitch. Mrs. Hattie Baker was honored with a gift on her birthday. Several members attended from Brie and the meeting set for February 22 with Mrs. Enuna Roschie. Reports included military transfers and WAVES plans and a memorial room in Mc Warren General Hospital honoring Richard Dawson. Totty, formerly of Corry, noted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity Club
The
Presbyterian Church Mep
Leon J. Lindsley
Pirst Avenue
James Swilivan
Corry
Martha Tubtberg
J. W. Rickers
M. P. Coyle
Nelle Merker
Richard Rossbacher
Walter Auer
Lawrence Meehan
North Center Street
Byron Fitch
Frank Pitch
Hattie Baker
Bazel Howley
Brie
Club
Will Wheat
Enuna Roschie
Mc Warren General Aspital Cnerp
Richard Dawson
Dawson
Ite
Totty
Baby Names Highlight Local Births At Two Area Hospitals
A baby girl arrived this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harvey of Cory. A seven pound baby boy was born December 2 at Titusville hospital to Mr and Mrs Glenn Hepler. His name is Gerald Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Hospital
Lloyd Harvey
Cory
Titusville
Glenn Hepler
Gerald Eugene
Local Notes On Travel Visits And Births At Warren
Airs Waltaig Carter of W Pleasant street cared for her daughter in Batavia New York over the weekend. Miss Mary Jean Mooney left for Pittshurch to visit the waiting at the Meree hospital. Miss Dorothy Johnson returned from visiting her parents and went to Buffalo. W M Bettes left for Oil City on business. Frank Kuss left for Fort Bragg North Carolina after a visit with his parents and relatives. Mrs Herbert Tims of Philadelphia is here for several weeks with the Paty family. A S Boag and Arthur Shamburg are business visitors in Brie pociay. Mrs Arthur Calegrove will leave for Philadelphia for several weeks with Mr and Mrs Joseph P McLaughlin. Emmis Dutton returned home from Columbus after weeks at her nephew Norman Scholton’s. Seaman 2nd Class Norman Timers arrived here after the death of his father John Lammers. he is at Port Isabel Texas. David Lammers, Private, Camp Pickett, Va, arrived Sunday. Miss Mary Elizabeth Scholion of Wayne street spent the week with relatives. Mrs Tha Thomas of Irie visits her niece in town.
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Waltaig Carter
W. Pleasant Street
Batavia
N. Y
Inlaw
John Carter
February Tabe
Mary Jean Mooney
Pittshurch
Ghiy Tuken
Meree Hospital
Dorothy Johnson
Buffalo
W. M. Bettes
Oil Cuy
Frank Kuss
Fort Bugg
N.C
Martin Kuss
Othier
Herbert, Tims
Philadelphia
B. F. Paty
Maplenverme
AS. Boag
Arthur Shamburg
Brie Pociay
Arthur Calegrove
Joseph P. McLaughlin
Emmis Dutton
Columbus
Norman Scholton
Warren
Seaman
Norman Tinmers
City
John Lammers
Port Isabel
Tex
David Lamers
Camp Pickett
Mary Hlfnabeth Scholion
Weel Wayne Street
Cory Wilt
Warren Times-Mirror
Tha ‘Thomas
Irie
M. Sham- Saugh
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup
Tonight on WBC-8 the Ginny Simms Show leads at 8 or 8:20 with Horace Heidt Band and a Battle of Sexes segment. Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Red Shellon thriller Lights Out and Jolson Monty Wooley wrap the night with Suspense Dramas and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBC
Ginny Simms
Horace Heidt
Bob Hope
Monty
Wooley
Ad Allen
Duffy
Donald Gordon
Canada
Johnson Family
Sinfonietta
Morton Gould
Tureen Dinner Pleases WSCS at Methodist Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service held a tureen dinner Monday evening at the Methodist church. Miss Ohrn led the devotional, J. B. Copan guided a discussion on Christian responsibility for peace. Business was handled, Week of Dedication set for Feb 28 to Mar 9, World Day of Prayer on Mar 12, and a contribution voted to the ministers' pension trust fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimvern Anu
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Tdi Ohrn
Nes
J. B. Copan
Birthday Party Surprise for Sally Sullivan
Sally Sullivan was surprised at her Hast Smithy street home last evening for her eleventh birthday. Theresa Hughes and Jean Glaite won contests. A delicious lunch and cake followed, and Sally received many gifts and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Sullivan
Hast Smithy Street
Theresa Hughes
Jean Glaite
Miss Sullivan
Emory Benson to Enter U S Army Services
Mr and Mrs P R Harmon hosted a Monday evening gathering at their home to honor Emory Benson who departs for service with the U S Army on Wednesday. A spaghetti dinner was shared by nineteen friends and relatives including Mrs George Bond and her son from Oslo City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Benson
P. R. Harmon
U. S. Army
George Bond
O11
Three Honored at Dinner for Military Service Group
James Lundy Thomas Varasso and George Ficcardi were guests of honor at a Hotel Corry dinner last evening. Thirty five attendees honored the trio heading to military service with a Wednesday contingent. A delicious dinner was served in the main dining room at 7:30 oclock before they adjourned to the recreation. Purses of money were given to Messers Piccargil Lundy and Varas 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Corry
James Lundy
Thomas Varasso
George Ficcardi
Messérs
Piccargil
Lundy and
Varas
Nutrition Class to Open This Evening at Junior High
The Red Ore chapter sponsors a nutrition class opening at 7 o clock this evening in the Home Economics Department of the Junior High. Als Howel Shuse is chairman and Miss Howelia Gordon is the instructor. The course includes ten lessons in menu planning and ten lessons in canteen operations. Twenty five women already enrolled and others may enroll at the Practice House this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Ore
Als
Howel Shuse
Howelia Gordon
Parkers Be Gators Por the Fi Wear the Th Seam
The fragmentary text outlines Parker’s team and a game against a rival named Teague under Lawrence Park. It hints at straight wins, close contests, and notable players like Al Yo and Walt, with mentions of forts, centers, and scoring momentum across several weeks.
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A. Teague
al Yo
Unscrambled Notes Hint at Local Figures and Events
Fragmented OCR text references names and places in a garbled way. It mentions a possible meeting or rivalry, a figure named Obie, and a few unclear terms like Jutler's Walers and ninlets. No clear event, date, or outcome emerges from the readable portions.
Rambling Transcript From Wales Fri Night Bid
A garbled fragment from a Welsh event page cites a federation meeting with a bid and an apparent representative named Hroski. The text is fragmentary, with unclear roles, dates, and outcomes, capturing only a partial glimpse of discussions or decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrelligh
Wales
University Eagles Triumph in Narrow Night Victory
A scrambling report from the Western Conference shows the University Eagles clinching a key win. The team, led by standout players, edged past a rival in a tense late game, highlighting perseverance and strong defensive play.
Detroit Tigers and regional hoops noted in sparse report
A fragmented historic clipping mentions Detroit Tigers, Muncie and Evansville sites, a two car series, and a coach bowing out to an academic post. It references Navy commissions and terms, with scattered names like Hershey and Bany hinting at Eastern circle events and cups. The garbled text preserves the gist of a sports and local affairs note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tiger
Muncie
Evansville
Spi
Navy
Detroit
Hershey Bany
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