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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1944

Page

4

Fifty Attend Sunday School Party Friday

The junior department of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a Valentine party from five to six o clock evening in the church. Superintendent Mrs. John Rikkers oversaw games and contests arranged by Mrs. J. D. Watson with Lloyd Lundy Betty Ward Eugene Shar as team captains. Decorations by Mrs. Walter Scott. the Valentine box made by Mrs. O. S. Wallace. Kitchen committee members were Mrs. Gil Sutton Miss Jean Matnes and Miss Helen Beckwith. Refreshments served at close.

Presbyterian Sunday School John Rigkers J. D. Watson Lloyd Lundy Betty Ward Eugene Shar Walter Scott Os, Wallace Gil Sutton Jean Matnnes Helen Beckwith

Legion Plans Anniversary Dinner March 10th

The American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint session last evening at the post home to plan the current year. A birthday anniversary dinner is set for March 10 with refreshments served by Auxiliary members Mrs. Frank Schrader Mrs. G. W. Andrus and Mrs. Charles Hati.

Carvey Post American Legion American Legion Auiliary the Post Auxiliary Frank Schrader G. W. Andrus Charles Hati

Diramy and Krone Valentine Party for Friends

Diramy and Eddie Krone hosted a Valentine party with their mother Mrs Jack Krone entertaining nineteen friends from seven oclock last evening at their home on West Church. Contests were won by Evelyn Anderson and Sylvia Cassett. Merle and Lyle Smith provided musical entertainment. Light refreshments were served with Valentine themed table settings.

Ang Same Sone Jack Krone Nome West Church Evelyn Anderson Sylvia Cassett Merle Lyle Smith

Novelty musical program brightens Harbowreck High crowds

A Friday morning assembly at Harbowreck High featured a student styled novelty musical program and pep rally. The school band directed by H Lynny Rice performed numbers with comic scenes, including bicycle stunts and a miniature airplane parade.

H. Lynny Rice

Honor Pioneer Girl Reporter at Gettysburg

Abraham Lincoln's birthday holds special meaning in Hanover Pennsylvania where Mary Shaw Leader, early woman reporter for the Weekly Spectator, earned a lasting niche by accurately gauging the Gettysburg Address. Her 1863 account described the ceremony after the battlefield dedication and Lincoln's speech, earning posthumous commemoration with a ten foot granite shaft and bust.

Willamiy Smour AP Hanover Bed Abraham Lincoln Pennsylvania Gettysburg America Mary Shaw Lincoln National Edward Everett Massachusetts Great Britain Associated Press Spectator Miss Leader Mary Shaw Leader Pioneer Hanover Spectator

Kimmy Gates Wedding in Union City Promises Long Trip

Mr Gertie Gates of 102 Pst avenue marries Harry Kimmy of RD 1 in a Friday evening ceremony at 750 oclock performed by Rev E R Baker at his Union City home. Attendants Mr and Mrs John Kimmy attended, followed by steak dinner at Ritz Restaurant. The couple plan a two week east trip visiting Mrs Bertha Dietch in Belfast Maine before returning to the Kimmy farm RD 1.

Kimmy-Gates Gertie M. Gates L Pst Avenue Harry Kimmy RD. 1 Martiqge Rey Baker Union City John Kimmy West Church Street Ritz Ms. Kimmy Kimmy Bertha Dietch Belfast Maine R. D1

Amici Bible Class Valentine Party Held at Humes Home

The Amici Bible class of United Brethren Sunday School met at Glenn and Mrs. Humes on West Smith Street with 22 members and guests. G. Z. Bergman opened with a devotional, business led by Mrs. Whet Bush, and Bergman ran Valentine contests. Refreshments were served by the Humes, Bergmans, and Mrs. Reed. The March meeting was moved to Friday March 3.

Amici Amici Bible United Brethren Sunday School Glenn Humes West Smith Street G. Z. Bergman Whet Bush Bergman Valentine Humes Thomas Reed

Miss Hazel Rehnborg Honored By Club

Miss Hazel Rehnborg honored by a social club at the Hotel Corry last evening with a dinner and gift presentation. Attending members included Miss King Mrs Horace Robbins Mrs Russell Glenn and Mrs Edmund Batr. The bride-elect of Leon Bertram was the guest of honor at North Center street gathering.

Sunoensaree Vane King Jaine Foster Diane Hotel Corry

Battery Charging and Regular Car Service Offer

Public notice announces battery charging and regular car service at a station on Smith Street. Address appears as W. Smith St and includes a date line 28-103. Services featured likely include maintenance checks and charge services for vehicles.

van Cisesi W. Smith St Diat

Times Sponsors Successful School Party

The Times sponsored a successful junior high school party after the Corry High Harbor Creek game at the school gym. More than 180 attendees enjoyed a program featuring a small orchestra with Miss Martha McIntyre on piano, Bill Dodd on sax, Glenn Lines on trumpet, and Barney Sheldton on drums, plus solos by Miss Mary Jean Sullivan and Miss Dorothy Madison and Mr Lines trumpet solo. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Roland Putusm, Mr and Mrs Jack Tinson, Mr and Mrs Lynn Rice, and Mrs Kenneth Schoonover.

Corry Hungry Roland Putusm End Jack Tinson Lynn Rice Kenneth Schoonover

Corryifes Enjoy Dinner At Pittsfield Inn

The Beckwith and Turner families with their wives and guests traveled to Pittsfield Inn for dinner last evening. Attendees included Clayton Turner and spouse, Russell Beckwith and spouse, Al King and spouse, John Smith, Tyan Wickwite, Barbara Clark, Helen Beckwith, and Glenn Wood and spouse.

Beckwith

Tureen Dinner Highlights Scout Anniversary Observance At Church

A 34th anniversary Scout event at St Pauls Lutheran church in Corry drew 100 Scouts Cubs parents and officials for a tureen dinner. Dr John J Parsons Scout Commissioner spoke on scouting ideals and the Washington Trail Council name. Airman Ray McKimm spoke on Australian scouting. Glenn Middleton and Tuk Rainesalo provided music. Den mothers and dinner committees were announced. Scouts were reminded of Scout Sunday tomorrow and to attend services in uniform.

Boy Scouts of America Corry St. Paul's Lutheran John J. Parsons Washington Trail Council Washngton Lincoln Washington ‘Trail Council Erie County Council of Scouts Ray McKimm Royal Air Force Australia Glenn Middleton Tuk Rainesalo Arnold Johnson Royal Messenger Merritt Hunt Charles Graham Gerald Bagley Roy Street

Mrs Harold Buranon Honored By Friends

Mrs Harold Buranon is honored by friends at the Franz residence on East Congress Street. Guests include Mrs William Moir Mrs Richard Powers Mrs Paul Spiesman Mrs L M Kowalski Mrs Earl Haight Mrs E F Pain Mrs A S Boag Mrs Percy Corbin Mrs Walter Ross and Mrs William Myers. Cards of five hundred and bridge were won by Moir Boag Corbin and Burgnon. Hostesses served a salad lunch with Valentine season appointments.

Lompuflsises Arts Harold Busenot Robert Frenz Alfred Morrison, Jr Franz Ast Congress Street William Moir Richard Powers Paul Spiesman L. M. Kowalsk Earl Haight E. F. Pain A. 5. Boag Percy Corbin Mirs Walter Ross William Myers Inter Youngstown Moir Boag Corbin Burgnon

Party Honors Carmen Piccirillo Before Navy Service

Charles Rainesale hosted fifteen guests at his Park Street home following the Harborcreek Curry game and the Hi Times dance at the Junior High last evening to honor Carmen Piccirillo who leaves Monday for Navy service. Piccirillo received a gift from friends and refreshments were served.

Harborcreck-Curry Hi Times Charles Rainesale Park Street Carmen Piccirillo Picairillo

Fragmentary Piscatorial Program Note Surfaces

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a program and references a Bis t Com, with unclear names and details. The readable bits imply a waters or river theme and a possible rod or fishing context, but specifics remain unreadable.

Philadelphia stamp exhibit notes rediscovery of PIA keepsake

A fragmentary philatelic notice from Philadelphia hints at a stamp exhibit or collection event. It mentions the word PIA and possible exhibit branding, with limited legible details about organizers or dates.

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