This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1945
Page
5
The Erie County Democratic Committee will hold a victory dinner on February 17 at the Temple. Chairman Owen Bury announced attorneys Henry A. Wallace and others will attend as speakers with party leaders Gilley and David Laurence guesting, along with possible headlines for the event.
The Corry center continues this week with programs for preschool to senior high at the Finialusnel Episcopal Church basement. Activities span Monday roller skating, Tuesday basketball parties, Wednesday HI Y meeting, Friday junior high events, and Saturday matinee reels for elementary kids. Local notices report military families visiting, travels, and gatherings around Corry and nearby towns with multiple names and addresses.
Winners named from a hospital card party held over the weekend with twenty tables in play. Hostesses and sellers contributed to the event while officers and guests, including Lt. Col. W. S. Houghton and Mrs. Eleanor Smith, assisted in hosting and auctions. Prizes included five hundred dollars and checks will be mailed to winners this week.
Mrs Grace McCray R D 3 announces the engagement of her daughter Allene Misabeth McCray to LaVere Proctor son of Mr and Mrs Benet Proctor of Union City A wedding date has been set Valentine Party At Lillie Home Highlights Teens Dancing Games and Exchanges of Valentines hosted by Miss Ruth Lillie on Bush Church Street Twenty two teenagers attended with sandwiches chocolate milk and Valentine cookies served later.
Frank Sinatra weighs his military eligibility as a 4-F due to a punctured eardrum after awaiting a re examination. He traveled from New Jersey to California to perform, while reports of his rejection were later denied.
Ronald Rathbun prepares to leave for Navy service and was the guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Miss Mary Blatt on East Smith Street. About thirty attended a evening of dancing games and visits with refreshments and a large red white and blue cake. Rathbun received a money purse from friends. Seaman 2-c William Gronostar on leave from New York City and Roger Bloss of Wilson City joined from out of town.
Miss Jeanette Baressi hosted the Five Hundred Club at her home yesterday afternoon. Two tables were in play with guests Mrs. Joe Baressi Miss Amaressi and others. Winners included Mrs. Rodney Knowlton Mrs. Leon Hoot Mrs. Joe Baressi and Miss Kathryn Greene. The hostess served a salad luncheon. Mrs. William Bloss will host when the club meets March 1.
The Parent-Teacher Association of Columbus school will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening in the brick school building. An interesting program is arranged and officers urge members to attend. A guest speaker will deliver the principal talk, followed by a committee served program.
The four towns Sayre Athens South Waver Pa and Waverly close all businesses except restaurants and drug stores to conserve cash. Three carloads of coal were found at the railroad yards easing shortages but only for a half day. Harold Ickes Solid Fuel Administrator issued an emergency list of contact points. Officials merchants and coal committees planned further action as deliveries stayed restricted to under five days of supply.
A fashion note details spring silhouettes for Jack Wil SHU outfits. Tailored jackets feature broad shoulders slim waistlines and hip fits with new jacket and dress combinations. The cardigans and one piece dresses show pleated fronts and decorative pockets in contrasting colors.
A son born yesterday morning at Corry Hospital to My and Mrs. Joni Mignaccio of 1242 West Main. A daughter born this morning at St. Vincent's Hospital in Brie to Gaph and Mrs. Kenneth Paulson, the latter formerly Mary Snull of Brie.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.