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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1945

Page

4

Services Saturday for Garrett Bensink

Many friends and relatives from R D 3 Wayne Township and nearby attended the services for Garrett Bensink a well known flumier who died last week Rev John Waite officiated at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with friends serving beers listed The interment was in West Lawn Cemetery Columbus Dozens of relatives and neighbors from Iron City and nearby towns attended from away including Albert Bensink the Schreuers and the Hammonds families and many others

R. DB Wayne West Lawn Colmbus Iron Clymer Albert Bensink Harry Hen i James Bensinis Clara Bensink G.W. Bensink Wilton Marvin Gilbert Schreuers Lucy Schreyer Homer Loomis R. Wassink Henry Rhobergen William, Rhebergen Lawrence Feslink Gilbert Yon Jimes Gravink Roy Leuters Robert Hewes R. V. A. Hewes Edgar TeCulver Nina Butler Lakewood N.Y Kephel Tiffany Eric Charles Sandburg Margaret Sandburg Youngsville Gerald Paullner Frank Schrumling Paul ‘Triske Clifford Ciwler Glare Damon Golumbus, Rey Walle Hemard Porter Spring Creek

Society notes from Jamestown area a pattern of visits and furloughs

Mrs. George Str and Miss Jenn Shreve with Mrs. Wiliam F. Shreve left for Cleveland where Miss Shreve will undergo a surgical operation. Many locals are visiting relatives, reporting furloughs from camps, travel to Pittsburgh and Titusville, and a long distance shower for Mrs. Gordon in Florida with noted out of town guests.

George Str Jenn Shreve Wiliam F. Shreve Cleveland Ohio Shreve Eunice Howard Hammond Byohn Smith State College Warren Hulings Delaware Street Frank Vanik Philadelphi John Mishaga Joyce Butters Nise Ol Gby Hospital Corry Justin Butters Park Street Violet Greene Erie South Center Street Herman Stoves First Avenue Carmella Pirro Myrtle Street Jamestown Pauline Carrier Columbus Robert C. Hopkins Camp Butner N. C East Smith Street Donald Neylon J. McLean Pittsburgh Paul Blevins Camp Grubb Okla Mins Prank Blevins Cosy Jack Aymong Union City Eandparents Doris Sickler Spring Creak T. J Lillie North Center Street Betty Jones Issey Whitehead Florida Philip R. Whitehead S. J Fort Pies Play Tracy Whitehead East Pleasant Street Cleve Morton Elstrith Street New York City Joanne The Moon Secretarial School Helen Grace Crane Cyntha Scott Salem Corryit Kenneth Bock East Main Street George Gordon, Jr Jacksonville Pla Walter Gordon Jeanette Gordon Leon Wynn Harriet, Wynn Gordon Miss Gordon Miss Wynn Evie

Tommy Lathrop Honored On His Seventh Birthday

Mrs. Wilbur Lathrop entertained at her Concord street home in honor of her son Tommy who celebrated his seventh birthday. Children played games after a sleety afternoon and prizes were won by Nancy Lee Orn and Donald Chapman. Mrs Lathrop and helpers served birthday lunch including hot chocolate, rolls, cookies, ice cream and birthday cake.

Tommy Lathrop Wilbur Lathrop Concord Street Tommy Hne Lathrop Nancy Lee Orn Donald Chapmwn

Birthday Party Honors Miss Louise Whiteley Chew Mer

A late evening party at Johnson Bank on East Smith Street combined a Valentine and birthday celebration for Miss Louise Whiteley. Fourteen guests attended as games and contests entertained guests. a hidden birthday cake was revealed amid light refreshments.

Louise E Whiteley Chew Mer Seon Nye Capoucuuen Mui Naomi Johnsore Johnson Bank East Smith Street Louise Whiteley Hg 14 Andi Whiteley

Grange Meeting Saturday Evening at Grange Hall

Grange held its regular session Saturday in the Grange Hall with Oscar Lindstrom presiding as master. Lecturer Pauline Swanson led a program including music by Warner Swanson and Sanired Wester, a roll call on annual goals, a Valentine themed Heart Question Box led by Mrs William Akam, and group singing to close. Members were asked to bring two fish towels to the next meeting and to note birthdays and anniversaries in the coming three months, with Marchard noted for celebration. A class of five candidates was initiated at the meeting.

Pe Lory Grange Grange Hall Oscar Lindstrom Bissy Pauline Swanson Warner Swanson Sanired Wester Wiliam Akam

Gray Ladies Corps Seeks Applicants For Hospital Service

Corry plans to form a Gray Ladies unit under the Hospital and Recreation Corps after approval from Eastern Area Red Cross. Mrs. Jerome F. Needham chairs the effort, with a candidate pool already contacted. Applicants must be American citizens ages 21 to 56, Red Cross members, well balanced, approved by Red Cross and Hospital, and pass a medical exam. Training includes lectures and exams with a probationary period.

Corry Hospital and Recreation Corps Corry Hospital Red Grass Gray Ladies Corps Jerome F. Needham Gray Ladies’ Corps Red Cross

Red Cross Volunteer Interviews March at North Center

The Red Cross invites women to apply for volunteer interviews at the North Center office. Committee chair Mrs Jerome F Needstram and members Mrs Frank Ames Mrs Arthur Creighton Mrs Murray Olds and Mrs J J Roach will conduct interviews Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 and Wednesday 7:30 to 9:00. Volunteers wear washable gray cotton uniforms and white coronets purchased individually.

Red Cross North Center Singer Axe Jerome F. Needstram Frank Ames Arthur Creighton Murray Olds J. J. Roach

Corry Girl To Graduate At State College

Miss Peggy Joyce Failing daughter of Mrs. Howard J. Hammond of Concord Ridge Road will graduate from the Ferrisylvania State College with a bachelor of science degree in home economics education. She enrolled in 1942 and studied preschool education while a Phi Delta member and Westminster Foundation affiliate. She will begin teaching nursery school at Woods School Longhorne Pennsylvania on March 1.

Peggy Joyce Failing Howard J. Hammond Concord Ridge Road Ferrisylvania State College Miss Failing Corry The Philates Westminster Foundation Presbyterian Church the Woods School Longhorne Pennnsylvania Marel

Marines Establish Secure Beachhead Invasion Details

An Associated Press report from Pacific Area headquarters describes the invasion of Iwo Jima, noting Japan jitter about a sea blitz and potential invasion of Japan itself. Iwo Jima features two active volcanic formations Sukibachi Yama and Moto Yama with a narrow lowland connection and rugged defenses. The main airfield on the southern end supports three runways in a triangle for heavy bombers, with ships unloading offshore by lighters. The 1943 Japanese population was 1,091. This marks Marines on hostile soil for the first time in the war.

Yage Tajik Porce 58 Japan Associated Press Elmont Waite Pacific Waite Tyo Jima Suribachi Iwo Hostil

Coasting Accident Injures Frederick Prine and Nellie Van Bur en

Frederick Prine a 11 year old boy from King Street suffered severe injuries after a coasting accident near Wirghts ville on Sunday. Nellie Van Bur en, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Van Bur en, was also hurt though less seriously. Prine received surgical treatment from Dr J C Kibler after the incident.

Frederick Prine Sol Fof Glenn Prine King Street Wiriehtsville Nellie van Buren Roy van Kuren Prine J.C. Kibler

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