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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1943

Page

4

Girl Scout Lincoln Day Program Celebrates Birthday

Thirty seven girls attended a Lincoln Day program at the church. Miss Margare Ryas led the girls Kathie Hoag Genise Meerdink Myre Lou Helen Virginia Fay Patsy Ann Skinner recited the Gettysburg Address. Plans were made for a Yuletide party on Friday February nineteenth and patrol work at the Red Cross rooms will begin Monday.

Lincoln Marrare Ryas Kathie Hoag Genise Meerdink Myre Lou Helenn Virginia Jerry Fay Patsy Ann Skinner Carol Mae Cochran Gettysbane

Telephone Bridge Party Sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star

The telephone bridge party sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star netted a sizable sum for the organization. Philip Zaluneck won the first award for auction and Miss Helen Morrell won the ladies auction, with Miss Hazel Weeks receiving continued honors. Hostesses served refreshments at their homes afterward.

Order of Eastern Star Sam Philip Zaluneck Helen Morrell Hazel Weeks

Society hears reports on women's war activities

Reports of the work of the committees were received at the meeting of the Women's Central War Activities Committee held last evening. Thirty three box lunches were packed by St Edward's P T A for the boys in the New Cumberland contingent. Mrs H B Reed spoke on the address fee and changes of address. Mrs S D Wilcox appealed for volunteer help for rationing. A room survey was reported by Mrs Loyd Stowe with data available from municipal offices or Mrs E C Barnes head of the Victory Speakers Bureau. A special service was announced at the Baptist church on Sunday February 28 with W Shotabager as speaker. Many local residents and service members are mentioned in travel and visiting plans.

Women's Central War Activities Committee St. Edward's D. Wilcox Loyd Stowe E. C. Barnes Victory Speakers’ Bureau Baptist W. Shotabager MG. A

Hostess at Lincoln Day Luncheon Here

Mrs Herald Culbert acted as hostess at a Lincoln Day luncheon Friday at one o clock. The wartime buffet was held in the Hotel Corry main dining room with a red white and blue color scheme in observance of Lincoln's birthday. Fifty three friends attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.

Herald Culbert Hotel Corry Lincoln

Mrs Alton Rigby Honored at Boston House Dinner

Eighteen ladies of the tile tribe in the Isles and billing department of the Agito Supply Lotored honored Mrs Alton T Rigby at a dinner at the Boston House Thursday evening. She is moving the employee the plant and received gifts from the group.

Alton T. Rigby Isles Agito Supply Boston Rigby He Group

Mrs Newell Beckwith Hosts Pleasant Evening Friends

Mrs Newell Beckwith hosted a social evening at her home with guests including Mrs Joan Decker Jr Mrs Ovan Moyer Mrs Leslie Smith Mr George Carmcke and daughter Beverly Jean Mrs Mae Miller and Miss Ti Spencer enjoyed refreshments and companionship in a cordial gathering.

Waverane Manoers Newell Beckwith Aaord Joan Decker Jr Ovan Moyer Leslie Smith George Carmcke Beverly Jean Mae Miller Ti Spencer

Baressi Welcomes Baby At Corey Hospital

Mr and Mrs Joseph Baressi of 122 Fourth Avenue announce the birth yesterday at Corey Hospital. Mrs Baressi, formerly Veltris Welmore, shares the news of their new arrival and family joy.

Corey Hospital Joseph Baressi Fourth Avenue Baresi Veltis Welmore

Safety Fashions Guard Women Welders From Burns

Women welders gain protection from flame proof work clothing treated with a chemical. Ammonium sulfamate coats gloves aprons and headgear without altering appearance or texture. Wet industries rapidly adopt these nonflammable garments against flying sparks.

Dana Drake Embraces Warm Emerald Quilt Petticoat

In cold weather Dana Drake prepares for winter by adding a vivid emerald green quilted taffeta petticoat. The garment is described as warm and practical, designed to supplement her lines and provide insulation during chilly conditions.

Dana Drake

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meets

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met in the church parlors yesterday afternoon at three. Officers appointed included Mrs. A. Sandburg Mrs. A. L. Brooks and Miss Mae Fisher. They voted to donate ten dollars to the choir for new music. Mrs. Frank Lille led "America" and Miss Lotta Bonsteel spoke on Abraham Lincoln. A tureen dinner followed and February birthday members were Alma Gardner D Simmons Lotta Bonsteel and Mac Jones.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Ladies' Aid Society The Presbyterian Church A. ©. Sandburg A. L. Brooks Mae Fisher America Frank Lille Lotta Bonsteel Abraham Lincoln Frank Lillie H. B. Smith Deatt McInnes Alma Gardner D. Simmons Lotta Bonsteel

Mrs R G Barnes Hosts Valentine Party at West Pleasant

Mrs R G Barnes entertained several ladies last evening at her West Pleasant street home for a Valentine party. Guests included Mrs Vincent Anderson Mrs T W Whitehead Mrs C J Bennett Mrs Webb Andrus Mrs Stirtley Wichels Mrs Grvin Eilliore Mrs Lelind Johnston and Mrs BR Dewey. A salad and dessert course followed with red and white decorations in keeping with the holiday.

R. G. Barnes West Pleasant Street

Valentine Party At United Brethren Sunday School

Sunday School groups held a Valentine party last evening featuring games and contests. Refreshments of assorted goodies and chocolate milk were served as favors. Chairman Mr Field F. and Miss Helen led committees in arranging the event.

Valentine Juno United Brethren Wes Valentine Favors Fieald Fh Helen Atvranges Fenaument

Amici Bible Class Met Last Evening

Amici Bible Class of the United Brethren in Christchurch met last evening at the edifice on North Center street. Thirty members attended. After a brief business session, seasonally themed games were played. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs W. McClintock, Elbert Bush, and Mrs. G. T. Bergman. Mrs. R. E. Davis, who has a birthday Sunday, was feted at a Valentine shower. Committee members served refreshments.

George A. Black Camp Barkley Tex Andre Milton Zalmede Paul Brynolfson Cleveland Winheld Williams Ford Henning Jennette Clark St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Dorr Chirl East Minin Street B. J. Roach Burch Durdon Ale Newell Beckwith Sullivan New York State T. B. Steele Norfolk Lieub Steele Karl Knoll Hugh Baten Carey New York City John Lanston Park Street GB. Boyd Hindman Harvey Loveland Washington, D. C Corry J. Donald Watson Jimmy Watson Payars James D. Watl Athens Homer Reese Oi Cu Sergi Charles Reese Atlanta Walter Hindaon Lulu Miller Jamestown George Huntley Prosueet Street Loren’ Rusalph Gibbons Camp Croft D. C Gre Gibbonis Glen W. Bracken Cooperstown Barbara Ann Keppel Knox School Belly Ox Pittsburgh R.A. Ott East Frederick Street Amici Bible Amici Bible Class United Brethren Christchurch North Center Street W. McClintock Elbert Bush G. T. Bergman R. E. Davis Herbert Gilson William Halfast Cecil Ross Dan Wright Coburn

Fragmentary OCR Note on Races and Participants

The readable text mentions Blu and Chi with numbers 4 and 5 and references to fractions or counts between 1 race and a frame. Several phrases appear garbled, suggesting an incomplete description of participants and possible race setup without clear events or outcomes.

Fragmented High School Sports Note From Local Paper

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a special event, training, and inters. references Ghent, Titusville, and a game. Details are incomplete, but it hints at school sports activity and a summer or early autumn schedule with athletes preparing and something about giving up.

Reparem Fo Ts Ghent Game War Arts Titusville

Local sports notes mention 16 and town star status

Fragmentary lines reference 16 as a pee zal Corps 9e and call the town star the greatest of all time. Mentions about calling for the season, Flint Ga, and various names appear unreadable.

Peezal Corps Inc Flint Gaonidder

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