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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1943

Page

4

Rommel crushes U S African counterattack on Tunisian front

Allied and Axis forces battled along the southern Tunisian front as Rommel’s mobile units pressed along the Dusseltia valley and toward Bou Ghebka. British and American commands reported heavy fighting, with Axis subs credited by the British Admiralty for sinking several ships and damaging more. Americans withdrew toward the Chott el Djerix area while German drives threatened the Fald Pass sector, signaling possible momentum shifts in the campaign.

Rommel Maret Cairo Paris Wase Sirti Boars Gafsa Toxeur Chott Djerix Sbeitla Dusseltia Kobas Bou Ghebka Tunisia-Algeria Fald Pass Maystra Enen Furmard Eighth Army

Oil City Warns of Continued Gas Shortage

North of Pennsylvania and southwestern New York faces ongoing gas supply cuts as cold weather drives demand. Large plants like Pittsburgh Corning and Pierce Glass in Port Allegany shut for the third straight day, with United Natural Gas urging conservation as the WPB warns of serious shortages. Domestic users are asked to cut heating, lower temperatures, reduce hot water use, and cover windows to conserve fuel.

Associated & Omgity Pennsylvell New York Pittsburgh Corning Pierce Glass Companies Port Alegany Natial Gas Company H. B. Wood The United WPB Donald M Nelson

Three youths given life prison terms

Three youths received life sentences in a Bayington court case. Details are sparse due to damaged text, but the Associated Press report notes the defendants include Savina of Cobheny and Daugherty, both from Pitts, with Fleming age unknown. The exact charges and dates are unclear from the fragment.

Associated Press Savina Cobheny Bayington Taproont Daugherty Pitts Flemming

Past Exalted Rulers Night Observed by Corry Elks No 769

Corry Elks Lodge announces Past Exalted Rulers Night on Thursday February 18 at the North Center Street home. Officers will preside in the special degree ceremonies with Exalted Ruler Charles P. Keating and other officers listed. A social meal follows with Leon Brown as committee chair. Local residents and visitors are noted in attendance and accompanying social remarks.

Elks Corry Lodge B. P.O. Ea North Centertreet Cere Snontes Charles P. Keating William Myers Anthony M. Lita Wesley Pearea Esquire J. Pred Kinley Horton J. Davis Walter J. Peake Harold Gragg Tyler Charles T. Craker Tech Fry Meélins Leon Brown

W C T U Meeting At Mrs Johnsons Home

The regular WCTU meeting was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. O A Johnsons West Church Street home. Mrs. William Halfast led the memorials and Mrs Bertha Stockton directed salutes to the flags. A talk on safety on wheels was given, and a new member joined after which light refreshments were served. The group supports Frances Willard Memorial Fund with aid to students and wartime work across America Alaska Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

Oscar Johnson W. It. UW Noo Church Street O. A. Johnson William Halfast Bertha Stockton Johnsom Ww. TU Frances Willard Stockton Hoffast sTohnson George Chase America Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii

Worden's Victory Club Meets Friday Evening

Capt J Donald Watson who is with the U S Army in the Canal Zone will address the Women s Victory Club at the regular meeting at the Municipal building Friday evening Several matters of interest are scheduled to be discussed and officers urge all members to attend

Worden’s Victory Club J. Donald Watson U.S. Army Canal Zone Women's Victory Cliu Plese

Amici Sewing Circle Hosts Meeting and Dressings Work

The Amici Sewing Circle met Tuesday at 6 o clock at Mrs Harold Lloyds East Irving Street home with thirteen members and one guest. A brief business session followed a farewell dinner. The group adjourned to the Red Cross team in the post office building to prepare surgical dressings.

Harold Lloyd Amici Harald Cloyd East Irving Street Indies Red Cross John Westley Elk Street

56 and Sew Club Hosts Social Evening

Mrs. Marion Rumbaugh hosted the Sound Sew Club at 225 Spring Street last evening. Members enjoyed supper and a pleasant social time. Nellie Merketill will entertain the group again in two weeks.

Club Miss Janet Vanderhof Hosts Members

Janet Vanderhoff hosted Club Miss Janet Vanderhof at 989 North Center, entertaining members with games of five hundred and lively visiting. A salad luncheon followed for Misses Jeart Youe, Mary Lou Patterson, Grace Hoylen, Marine Wallace, Florence Beckwith, Virginia Taylor, and Raith Lindsley.

Janet Vanderhoff Janet Vanderhof North Center Jeart Youe Mary Lou Patterson Grace Hoylen Marine Wallace Florence Beckwith Virginia Tayloy Raith Lindsley

Radio Schedule Highlights From Tonights Lineup

A scrambled listing shows radio programs across networks CBS NBC and Blu with hosts and segments including Sammy Kaye Dr. Christian Lionel Barrymore and Raymond Gram Swing. Notable items include production incentives in War Industries and Tomorrow’s Guide to programming along with headlines on politics and drama.

WBC Mr. J Mis. North Tommy Dor Eddie Cantor CBS Sammy Kaye Barker Dr. Christian Lionel Barrymore Jim Ameche John Freedom Raymond Gram I War Industries

Rotary Club hears Captain Watson speaker on service

Captain J Donald Watson, a Rotary Club member stationed in the Ohio area, was guest speaker at last evening’s meeting. Rev F Hildebrand pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church also attended the gathering.

J. Donald Watson Rotary Club Apt. J. Darald Watson Oryes Capt. Watson Onhal Regio F. Hildebrand St. Paul's Tutheran Church

Birthday Party Honors Two Hosts at Stennis Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Stennis hosted a birthday gathering on West Frederick Street for Mrs Pangborn and Mrs William Fleming. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clifford Pangborn Mr and Mrs William Fleming and Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming. Cards were enjoyed and a delicious supper was served late in the evening.

Ray Stennis West Trederick Street Clifford Pangborn William Fleming Robert. Fleming

Regular Meeting of Rebekah Lodge in Franklin

Twenty two members attended the regular meeting of He Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge. A brief business session laid plans for Friday night's card party and minor business was transacted. The refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Morris Bernstein Mrs Fred Hoenes and Mrs Oscar Fritz.

Rebekah Lodge He Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Compiitee Morris Bernstein Fred Hoenes Oscar Fritz

Birthday Party Held For Sally Kolstee

A birthday party was held yesterday afternoon for Sally Kolstee celebrating her eighth birthday on Valentine themed tables. Guests included Barbara Ann Shayer Roger Sheehan Eddie Krone Billy Beswisley Belly Beswisley Sylvia Cassell George Ross Sarat Smork Marion Chase Betty Joseph Rosie Mahse and Jeremy Kulster. George Ross won a prize and a birthday lunch followed.

Raoic Music Opr Street Sally Barbara Ann Shayer Roger Sheehan Eddie Krone Billy and Belly Beswisley Sylvia Cassell George Ross Sarat Smork Marion Chase Betty Joseph Rosie Mahse Jeremy Kulster Selly

Good Samaritan Class Meets At Miss Hasbrouck Home

The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Sunday school held a regular meeting Tuesday evening at Miss Myrna Hasbrouck’s Liberty street home. Mrs. Russell Chart led the devotional. business followed. Contests entertained guests, refreshments included gingerbread and tea. The class plans to meet again March 16 with Mrs. Roland Hasbrouck hosting.

Methodist Studiy School Myrna Hasbrouck Liberty Street Russell Chart Youine Sol Tee Agai Roland Hasbrouck

Fort LeBoeuf Chapter Meets in Erie Saturday

Fort LeBoeuf chapter, Daughters of American Colonists, will meet at the Boston Store in Erie on Saturday February 20. A Founders Day program will be early outlined and members expected to attend include Mrs J. Patterson, Mrs B. Starr, Mrs Wave Perkins, Miss Lewise Williams, and Miss Allie Terrill.

Fort le Boeuf Erie Fort LeBoeuf Daughters of American Colonists Boston Hrne Earliet Out Aly J. 3, Patterson B. Starr Wave Perkins Lewise Williams Allie Terrill

Mrs. Kinley Hosts T. T. Club Evening

Mrs. Frank Kinley hosted the T. T. Club at her West Pleasant street home. Mrs. Louis Lundy and Mrs. Barney Sturdevant led two tables of five for the event. Kinley served a salad course before adjourning the club to meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Charles Bell’s East Soult street home.

Frank Kinley Nostess T. T. Club West Pleasant Street Louis Lundy Barney Sturdevant

Newborns Add Joy at Corry Hospital

Reports show two infants born this morning at Corry Hospital. A girl to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Coutt of Ben and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Berry, Columbus. Mrs Berry’s prior name listed as Alta Mau Faulimer.

Siguighter Jas Evening The Corry Hospital Kenneth Coutt Ben John Berry Mrs. Berry Columbus Berry Alta Mau Faulimer

Fragmentary OCR Leads To Unclear Local Note

A damaged OCR snippet presents unreadable text with scattered words and no clear event or names. Readable elements do not form a coherent fact, leaving the core item indeterminable. Further restoration needed for a proper card.

Adarkona Ton Of In K

Adarkona ton of in k is reported with unclear context in a fragmented OCR passage. The readable lines reference a place name and a numeric amount but lack coherent event or scope. No clear persons organizations dates or outcomes are identifiable from the text.

PIGHTs Jersey OT Awis G I 100 F

Fragmentary OCR notes show names and numbers, unclear event details. Readable items include Jersey and 100 yard marks with initials and possible sports context. No coherent action or outcome is confirmable from the damaged text.

Pights Jersey Awis Jannouiball

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