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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1945
Page
4
A local farewell gathering for Robert Crane was held near Spring Creek with family and neighbors providing a dinner of sandwiches cookies and beverages. Guests shared stories and presented a monetary gift as Crane prepares to depart, with friends noting the warm turnout and community sentiment.
SAN FRANCISCO February 26 68 Angels of Bataan and Corregidor return from three years of war and captivity to Letterman General Hospital. Most are in fair health with 14 litter cases including Maj Laude Davidson. They arrived by Air Transport Command planes on home leave and express joy at being back in the United States and eager to visit homes and resume ordinary life while awaiting further assignment.
Georgia Olmstead married Robert B. Anderson of Seattle in Seattle Washington on February 1 at Major General and Mrs Davy Son Olmstead home. Rev Harold C Perry officiated with maid of honor Gloria Pearson and best man Randall Rockhill. The couple honeymooned in Vancouver and will reunite with Anderson’s regiment at Camp Gordon Georgia. Georgia is known in Corry for summer visits with her grandmother the late Mrs GD Heath. Anderson, born in Nome Alaska, studied at University of Washington earning BA and MA degrees and was director of music at Bremerton High School before entering the Army. They plan to reside in Seattle after the war.
Mrs Evlitte Caflisch was honored on her 85th birthday with a 1:30 pm Sunday chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Kimmey at West Smith Street. Guests included Myron Kimmey and family Union City Merle Dodd and daughter Taree Columbus Arthur Kimmey Jol Kimmey and Edward Kimmey Ray Kimmey Corry. A gift was presented to Mrs Caflisch.
At a Corry chapter meeting the C D A donated to the Pollo Fund and the Legion Fund to cover playing cards for servicemen. A shower for Mrs Mary Gronosta Wotus followed the business portion. The next session is scheduled for Thursday evening March 1.
Miss Nancy Neyton was honored Saturday afternoon by her mother at their Mott Street home. Twelve young ladies attended the party and celebrated her birthday with sandwiches ice cream a decorated cake and chocolate milk. The girls later went to the movies for a pleasant outing.
Union City friends Earl Robbins and Mildred Y Hoge announce their marriage. Ceremony held at Warren Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock by Rev Wayne Firman of the First Methodist Church of Union City. The couple reside in Union City and were attended by Millie Fisk and Alvin A Fisk. After the ceremony they left for a week’s trip and will live in Union City. The bride has taught in Waterford schools. Robbins has long been on the Journal staff.
A farewell party honored Robert Bailey who leaves for Navy service tomorrow. Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pullom at their home on R. D. Three dozen attendees enjoyed an evening of visiting and games. Mrs. Pullom served refreshments and Mr. Halley received a purse of money.
Miss Kathryn McMahon died Sunday evening at 113 Worth Street after a long illness. She was a longtime Corry resident and former bookkeeper at the Journal office and staff at Barlow Hardware, Harry Auer Insurance, and Oneida Market. Survived by three sisters, a brother in Chicago, a nephew and two nieces. Body at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home. Mass at St. Thomas Church Wednesday at 9:30. Interment in Hcheweh Cemetery pending orders for flowers.
Horace Barton 87 died Sunday morning at Corry Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 1, 1857 in French Creek and lived near there most of his life. He ran basket and shingle plants in New York and Pennsylvania and resided in Corry in recent years. Survived by two nephews John Barton and Byron, a niece Mrs Nettie Braley, a brother-in-law Tovin Austin, and several cousins. Services set for Wednesday at 1 15 PM at the Braeken Keating Panern Home. Burial in Cutting Cemetery when weather permits.
Mrs Lioyal Thomas Snyder uirela entertained at a shower Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Melvin Nelson. Twelve attended and enjoyed an evening of visiting and games. Those winning prizes were Mrs W B Skinner Mrs Fred Nelson Mrs Malvin Nelson Miss Dorit Sanden and Mrs Austin Studd. The hostess served a salad and dessert course that were greatly enjoyed by the ladies. Mrs Newgr received many beautiful gifts. Out of town guests included Mrs Fred Nelson Miss Maisie Anderson of Greenhurst and Mrs Dorothy Boyd of Jamestown.
A Navy plane crashed Saturday at the Oceans Naval Auxiliary Air Station near Norfolk killing its pilot Lt. jg John Anthony Burns of Wynnewood Pennsylvania. Treasury report released shows receipts 131,518,904.02 expenditures 278,904,615.51 and balance 17,764,562,980.35 for February.
Tyrone Pennsylvania February 26 Rescuers resumed efforts to reach a site on Tabletop Mountain two miles north of Stuka Airport where eight inspectors earlier spotted what was believed to be wreckage of a stalled plane missing since it left the airport Wednesday A state police party tried to reach the plane yesterday but was driven back by deep snow Occupants identified as Leonard Shade of the Congressional Airport Washington and the plane owner G L Garrett.
In a tangle of mismatched lines and partial names a Brown team forfeits while Wa lin secures victory. The readable fragments point to a race or match where one side advances due to a forfeit, leaving the other as the winner in a terse sports brief.
The report cites uncertainty over the Pirates season opening as October, with discussions centered on timing and possible outcomes. Officials weigh schedules and potential impacts on the wider league, aiming to confirm a firm start date. The situation remains fluid pending further federation guidance and venue availability.
Fragmentary report mentions teams, playoffs, and a Saturday event. Several names appear muddled, including Kevin, Forbes, and Bob Cray, with references to Yankees and a 45x6 property note. Context and specifics are unreadable. no clear outcome or date can be confirmed.
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