Corry Man Robbed at Erie and Corry Suspects Confess
Lawrence Filan and William Mitroski confessed to Erie Police Captain Roy B. Mang that they robbed Cecil Owens of $11 in front of 226 West Street. Owens met the suspects at a downtown tavern and was robbed as they were taken to another tavern. Finlay has a prior robbery sentence from 1932. Owens worked as a snow shoveler for Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Owens
Erie
Lawrence Filan
Vanyick
William Mitroski
Roy B. Mang
Detercive Bureau
Mey
Corry
Ath Street
Thomas McCurry
Mong
Jack Walton
Russell Frazier
Owens
Qwells
Finlay
Western Penitentiry
Uriah P. Rossiter
Pennggivania Railroad
Mrs. Donald Dingle Hosts Local Society Meeting
Mrs. Donald Dingle of Marion street hosted the Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Sunday School with fourteen members and two guests. Miss Joan McCray and Miss Alberta McElroy attended. opening devotions were given by Miss Mildred Young. a Bible contest followed a routine business meeting. a salad lunch was served by the Dingle and Hasbrouck committees. The group plans to meet again March 16 at an announced location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dingle
Marion Street
Methodist Sunday School
Joan McCray
Alberta McElroy
Mildred Young
Roland Hasbrouck
Dingle
Hasbrouck
Victory Club Sets Bake Sale for March 10th
The Women’s Victory Club met in the Library building with Mrs. Leslie Wells presiding and Mrs. Louis Sears leading the flag salute. Mrs. Dana Willett offered the prayer as seven lunches were packed for departing servicemen and a bake sale planned for March 10 with a rummage sale to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Club
Women of The Moose Initiate Five New Members
Women of The Moose gathered Thursday evening in West Washington club rooms to initiate a class of five new members. The Corry chapter now has over one hundred members. Mrs. Alice Duckins chaired the refreshment committee and served a delicious dessert. Mrs. Donald Gates scheduled Chapter Night in March with a raffled bed-spread prize to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
West Washington Street
Corry Club
Alice Duckins
Donald Gates
Birthday party for James Earle and Evelyn Marie Robinson
Evelyn Marie Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Robinson Snyder Circle celebrated her birthday Friday with a party in the afternoon. Fifteen little boys and their mothers attended. Mrs Robinson served ice cream and cake. Evelyn received many fine gifts. Favors were candy baskets and pop-guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earle
Evelyn Marie Robinson
Wayne Robinson Snyder
Mrs. Robinson
Miss Evelyn
Randy Baskets
Fine Program For World Day of Prayer
Women attended the World Day of Prayer observance at Corry Missionary Societies in the local Baptist Church. The program chaired by Mrs. H Redding began at 2 30 with several participants and a solo by Mrs. F G Whiteman. The offering exceeded twenty five dollars for national headquarters funds aiding four missionary fields.
Friends Honor Ralph Bailey Navy Recruit
A West Smith street gathering at the T. J. Fullom home Friday night saluted Ralph Bailey as he prepares to depart for Navy service on February 27. About twenty friends attended, with Misses Erma and Ruth Pullom presenting as witnesses to the send off. Games and a supper of sandwiches jelly salad decorated cake and coffee followed the social. Manley Robbins on leave joined the party as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seger
Play Presented By Troop 39 At Presbyterian Church
Troop No. 39 met for their weekly meeting at the Presbyterian Church. The group formed the flag ceremony and then the patrols met. Betty Huntley’s patrol presented a play titled The Comic Valentine before the goodnight circle closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Valentine
Betty Huntley
Mrs Paul Shields Honored At Coneaid Street Shower
Mrs LeRoy Marlett and Mrs Robert Patterson entertained at the Marlett home on Coneaid street in honor of Mrs Paul Shields. The miscellaneous shower featured visiting and bingo with words won by Mrs Willard Shields and Miss Anna Shields. Hosts served chicken, hot rolls, relishes and wedding cake baked by Mrs Earl Sperry. guests shared stories and well wishes for Mrs Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shields
LeRoy Marlett
Robert. Patterson
Marlett
Coneaid Street
Wildall Shields
Anna Shields
Earl Sperry
Evelyn Robinson Hosts James Earle Birthday Party
Evelyn Robinson entertained Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 5 o'clock in honor of her son James who turned three. Guests included Barbara Clark Barbara Weicht Larry Barr Allan Dimmick Jr Gloria Ray Carolyn Patty Lloyd and Nancy Earle. Games, favors, a birthday lunch of cake and ice cream, and many gifts followed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Robinson
Embert Earle
James
Barbara Clark
Barbara Weicht
Larry Barr
Allan Dimmick, Jr
Gloria Ray
Carolyn
Patty Lloyd
Nancy Earle
Birth Announcement for Rigby Baby in Corry Hospital
Asam born to Mr and Mrs Alton Rigby last evening at Corry Hospital. The newborn is named Asam and is the first child of the couple, with both parents reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Cusy Hospital
Vergie Karden
Vine Street
Asam
Alton Rigby
Corry Hospital
Mrs. M. R. Amy Dies After Long Illness in Corry
Mrs. Thona L. Amy died Friday afternoon at 1:15 at the family home in Corry after a long illness. Born July 21, 1878 in Concord township, she moved to the city 28 years ago. She was active in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and the W C T A. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs. Charles Hubertz, a son Dr. Merle Amy, grandchildren including H Morton Brooks and Roger Amy, a sister and three brothers. Funeral at 2:30 in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thona L. Amy
Amy
Concord Township
Concord
Clymer
Decessed
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Charles Hubertz
Merle Amy
H. Morton Brooks
Alfred 4. Morrison
Corry
Roger Amy
France
David Hubertz
Ray Amy
Joseph Chelton
Bruce
Ernest
Dell Fralick
R. D
Pine Grove Cemetery
Great Battle Rages Approaching Berlin Front Report
Front dispatches report Russian troops advancing toward Berlin from Cottbus and Crosen as Allied bombing and attacks push German defenses. Soviet forces reach near Spree river and Rothenburg while linking with Konev and Zhukov units. Dresden and Crosen areas see strategic breakthroughs in Saxony.
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Cottbus
Spree
Volkshirm
Berlin
U. Ss
Dresden
Konev
Saxony
Rusdorf
Crosen
Puerstenberg
Otter
Rothenburg
Crossen
Koney
Gregory K. Zihu- Koy
Notice from Dr Gwen Optometrist at 814 State Street Erie
Dr R Gwen former Corry optometrist now at 814 State Street Erie second floor across from Warner Theatre reminds former patients glasses fittings available on Monday Wednesday or Friday evenings at 8 00 PM. Phone 70 238 or send a post card for appointment. Str
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gwen
Corry
State Street
Erie
Warner Theatre
Fredonia appoints new school superintendent
Fredonia Board of Education announced Howard R. Bradley of Forestville will succeed Claude R. Dye as superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, effective August 1, following Tuesday’s board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Claude R. Dye
Fre- Monnt Public Schools
Howard R. Bradley
Forestville
Fredonia Board of Education
Retired Educator Eyes Teaching Comeback After Shortage
Mr. Dye, active in education for nearly 40 years, said yesterday he may teach mathematics, Latin, or another subject he is qualified for after retiring as superintendent on August 1 amid a teacher shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dye
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Don Defore
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Cleveland
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Ativana
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William Jones
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Navy
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W. Smith St
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