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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1944

Page

4

Blatt Brothers to Build Theatre at Greenville

Blat t Brothers plan a swift start on a Greenville theatre to serve nightly crowds with minimal seating and post war refinements later. Tod Flett of Corry and Charles Blatt of Somerset have begun preliminary arrangements to begin work, with Willing Blatt of Pittsburgh as the third partner joining the venture. The firm expresses confidence Greenville will warrant the investment, aimed at quickly providing space and later cooling heating and refinements.

Betes Blath Brothers Bisth Brothers Tod Flett Corry Charles Blat Somerset Willing Blatt Pittschmieh Greenville

Birthday party honors Miss Hingit Lee Ossbacher

Mrs. Rossbacher hosted a mid afternoon party on Wednesday for Hingit Lee Ossbacher's third birthday with 2 to 4:30 o'clock activities. Guests included Bobby Sargent Davy Akam Carol Rae Hixson and more. decorations were red white and blue. Various family and locals attended while others could not, with refreshments served and games played.

Hingit Lee Ossbacher Edward Rossbacher West Church Street Rossbacher Charles Swegles Bobby Don Sargent Davy Akam Carol Rae Hixson Karen Sinare Kay Ann Cassett Emma Nudie Rossbacher Wood Sargent Russell Cassett Wiston Akam James Sinare Sandy Barbera Krone Dinah Lee Niles

Washington's Birthday Observed by Home League

The Salvation Army Howe League met on East Washington Street for a George Washington memorial program. Kathleen Robinson read on Washington, Mrs. John Momison spoke on Incidents in his life, and a prayer circle honored members in service. The group sang America the Beautiful, with refreshments served afterward. next Wednesday will host a March birthday party for March birthdays.

Washington Home League George Washington Ure Howe The Salvation Army East Washington Street Kathleen Robinson John Momison Jennie Willis William Scott

Corry City Chapter Initiates New Eastern Star Members

The Corry City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star initiated new members during a meeting at the Masonic Temple attended by about 65 members and guests from Cambridge Springs Union City Spartansburg and Clymer. Mrs A Bruce Smith conducted the ceremonies with G H Supdean as actingworthy patron from Cambridge Springs. The refreshments committee chaired by Mrs Lawrence Davison included several named volunteers.

Corry City Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple You A. Bruce Smith G. H. Supdean Paren Cambridge Springs Unionity Spartansburg Clymer R. Lawrence Davison Shirley Hinman C. Q Blanchard Bruce Hinchman Battoh Smith Roy Fields Stuart Houghton Eléanor-Smith H. B. Smith

Aid Meeting Of Gorty Church Ladies

Members of the Ladies Aid of the Gorty church of United Brethren in Christ met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Allene Doolittle’s North Center street home. Devotions and business were followed by sewing for the Red Cross. Fifteen members attended. The group plans a church meeting next Wednesday to help with cleaning. A tureen dinner was served.

Ladies Aid of the Gorty Chuch United Brethren In Christ

Lutheran Women elect leaders at St. Paul church meeting

Mrs G C B Hildebrand was elected president of St Pauls Lutheran Womens Missionary Society at a Wednesday Lie church gathering. Mrs Ray Bur and Mrs Charles Dabistrand hosted. Other officers named include vice president Mrs Hichard Merle, secretary Mrs A A Merker, and treasurer Mrs Carl Gustafson who also prepared the afternoon program.

Lutheran Missionary Society GC. B. Hildebrand St. Paul's

Past Commanders to Lead Archie W Thompson VFW Post 264

The Past Commanders of Archie W Thompson Post 264 VFW formed a four member Past Commanders Association with Merle Amy as president Walter H Seott as vice president VE Lethman as secretary They plan a 21st anniversary celebration to be called a weaning olage party with a banquet entertainment and a veteran speaker slated for Thursday evening March 16 detailed venue to be announced and invitations to follow

VFW Archie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Merle Amy Walter H. Seott Lethman Marc Veteryp

Sacred Vesper Concert at First Pres on Sunday

Sacred Vesper Concert to be presented Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. R. S. Dewey directs the chorus with organist Mrs. E. J. Tobias and pianist Miss Toulse Whiteley. Featured soloists include Charles Lyons and Miss Mary Graham with a program of sacred anthems and solos, inviting a large audience of music lovers.

Prehide O Lamb of God Bizet Mary Graham Louise Whiteley E. J. Tobias Heyser Ruth Lindsley Leon Lindsley Wilson Charles Lyons Trip Scott Dorotha Mae Rickers Louise ‘Whiteley Carl Iverson Gillette Ante Miss Rickers Mrs. Dewey Mr. Lyons Anthen

Birthday Party For Foley Children

Mrs John Foley hosted a double birthday party on Wednesday February 23 from 4 PM for her children Merle LaPave age seven and Mary Jane Foley age two at Marion street. Prizes were won by Anna Marie Hickey Buddy Griffith Earle and Merle LaPage. Guests delivered gifts to the honorees who received many presents. Luncheon was served and two refreshment tables held birthday cakes. Decorations were red white and blue with favors of gum candy and toy jeeps.

John Foley Marion Street Merle LaPave Mary-Jane Foley Anna Marie Hickey Buddy Griffith Earle Merle LaPage Rhea Blait Laurel McGray Margaret Dempsey

N F Club Members Attend Mrs Merker's Home Gathering

Members of the N. F. Club gathered at Mrs. Nellie Merker s home on Pleasant Street Wednesday evening for a social event. A salad course luncheon was served. The group planned to meet in two weeks at Miss Hazel Weeks home.

N. F. Club

Colored girl chosen dance queen at West Chester college

Rosalie Verry of Philadelphia was named queen for a midwinter formal at West Chester State Teachers College, where about 90 percent of students are white. Six white contestants formed her court after losing the title in a student election.

Associated Press West Chester West Chester State Teachers College Rosalie Verry Philadelphia

Corry Hospital Welcomes Three Newborns This Morning

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller of R. D. 5 Corry. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Rote of 20 Snyder Circle today at Corry hospital. A daughter was born this morning at the Corry hospital to Seaman 2/c and Mrs. Carl Ghiricuzio of 8 First Avenue.

Corry Hospital Lawrence Miller R. D Corry Mar Mrs Lynn Rote Snyder Cirele Seaman Carl Ghiricuzio

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