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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1944

Page

4

Concert at First Presbyterian Church Draws Crowd

A large audience attended the Sunday afternoon vesper service at the First Presbyterian Church. The church choir directed by Mrs. S. S. Dewey performed anthems with soloists Charles Lyons and Mary Graham. The program opened with Bizet's O Lamb of God and included The Lord's Prayer and Arioso. Several local residents and servicemen were mentioned among attendees and visitors.

Presbyterian Church 8. S. Dewey Bizet Charles Lyons Union City Malotte Mary Graham Bach Dorotha Mae Rickers Louise Whiteley Carl Iverson Scott Mrs. Dewey Ruth Lin

SPARS recruit details from Cleveland district posting

An item describes SPARS personnel including Seaman First Class Lillian Carolyn Spaulding stationed at Raymond and attached to the Coast Guard Recruiting Station Miami. She works in recruiting and plans to report to Atlanta for a specialist’s school. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs M T Spaulding and was previously a city clerk and tax collector.

Coast Guard Corry Coast Card Pittsburgh CoxsWatn Anlta Hy Ratnesale Spars Charles I. Ratnesale Park Street Gary SPAR N Street N. W Washington, D. C Hunter College New York City Sylvania State College Man Cleveland Ordnance District Raymond Mtg. Company Lillian Carolyn Spaulding Miami Fis Atlanta M. T. Spaulding Corr

Leap Year Birthday Party for Marcelaine Robbins

Mrs Manley Robbins hosted a surprise home party on East Main Street Saturday for her daughter Marcelaine who turns sixteen on February 29 but observes only her fourth birthday. Fred Mitchell also marks his sixteenth today. Prizes went to Jack Armitage Harold Whiteley Laddie Grice and Fred Mitchell. A buffet lunch and two birthday cakes were served. Weekend guest Marjorie and Bertha Miller joined Miss Robbins.

Manley Robbins Gerald Whiteley East Main Street Marcelaine Fred Mitchell Jack Armitage Harold Whiteley Laddie Grice Marjorie Bertha Miller Miss Robbins

Ernest Keppel 93rd Birthday Celebrated at Home

Ernest Keppel, 93, honored at a birthday party at his North Genter Street home with thirty five relatives. Six children attended from nearby towns along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in Hersburg Saxony, Germany, he immigrated to the United States at age two. The Journal extends congratulations.

Ernest Keppel Noth Genter Street Mr. Keppel Hersburg Sasony Germany Journal Keppel

Golden Wedding Observed By Visitors From Machias

Mr and Mrs C S Wright of Machias were in the city Sunday guests at Mrs L D Watsons home on North Center street. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner and were honored at the Watson residence. Attending were Mrs L O Baker Union City Mrs Paul Hulings and daughters Mr and Mrs Robert Watson Eric Mr and Mrs L B Watson Meadville Mr and Mrs L R Dodd Jamestown and several locals.

Robert Spencer A. S Navy Oberlin Ohio West Wayne Street Seamian Spencer University of Michigan Merle Watrous Hubert Watrous Lucille Jones Meyer Memorial Hospital Buffalo Bonneta, Watrous Vernon Watrous Clymer Jack Kolstee Jerry Hoyt Erie Henry Newhouse Benny Butler FT. Whiteley K. 5 Durham G. Wills Dortha Mae Rickers West Frederick Street Find Floyd Dougherty West Washington Street Jamestown Dougherty Gene Grapes Violet Micabon WAC Samp McCain Kenneth Dougherty North Africa Walter Hopkins Vine Street al Morrison Miami Beach Plas Arch Lyons Port Allegany Edward Gable Hilton, N. D C. S. Wright Machias City L. D. Watson North Center Street Watson Wright Mr. Watson L. O. Baker Union City Paul Hulings Robert Watson Eric L. B. Watson Meadville L. R. Dodd

Baptist C E Society In Recent Session

The First Baptist church Christian Endeavor Society held a Friday meeting at a Grove street home hosted by Miss Phyllis and Doris Rieck. President Clifford Redding conducted the business session followed by social games and a letter writing to Navy serviceman Donald Powers. Refreshments concluded the evening.

Whenhristian Hadeaver Society First Baptist Church Phyllis Doris Rieck Grove Street Clifford Redding Donald Powers

Local births brighten Corry Sunday morning

At Corry hospital Mr and Mrs Michael McMahon welcomed a daughter. Another birth reported for Mr and Mrs Smmet Hunsley at 432 East Main. Eugene Jackson of Cary Rd R D 5 had a son last evening. Mr and Mrs Almon Peterson at Snyder Circle welcomed a son at Corry hospital last night.

Corry Hospital Michael McMahon West Washington Street Smmet Hunsley East Main Street Eugene Jackson R. D Cary Almon Peterson Snyder Circle

Party Honors Miss Esther Querreveld at Glymer Home

Mrs Ralph Damcott Mrs Raymond Root Mrs Ross Smith and Mrs Wilbur Hawkins hosted thirty three friends Saturday evening at the former Glymer home to honor bride elect Miss Esther Querréveld. Games bingo and a buffet luncheon entertained guests while Miss Querréveld received many gifts from friends.

Clymer Esther Querreveld Ralph Damcott Raymond Root Ross Smith Wilbur Hawkins Glymer

Honbart-Falcone Betrothal Announced

Miss Mildred Hobbart of Warren Pa engaged to Dominic Falcone of Warren Pa. Daughter of Mrs Haward Cooper 809 Conewango Avenue Warren and Mr and Mrs James Falcone 1020 West Pleasant Street are the engaged couple. No wedding date set.

Anuuleeel van Leen A Mildred Hobbart Haward Cooper Conewango Averud, Warren, Pa Dominic Falcone James Falcone West Pleasant Street

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Birthday Party For Dickie Staples Celebrates Eighth

Dickie Staples son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Staples East Bond street marked his eighth birthday Saturday with fifteen friends from 2 to 5 pm. Singing games and prizes for Jackie Merker Donna Mae Growell Nancy Neylon and Ronnie Ruffner followed by refreshments and individual birthday cakes. A large cake adorned one table and Dickie received gifts.

Dickie Staples Gerald Staples East Bond Street Jackie Mer—ker Donna Mae Growell Nancy Neylon Ronnie Ruffner Dickie

Dinner at Pittsfield for Mrs Ella P Drought

Mrs Ella P Drought observed her eighty third birthday Saturday with a dinner at Pittsfield Inn. Guests included Mrs A C Lyons Mrs Edward Gable Miss Phyllis Lyons Eric Morrow and Mrs EL Morrow and Mrs William Myers of Corry. She received gifts from daughters and granddaughters.

Pittsfield Ella P. Drought Ela P. Drought Spring Street Pittsfield Inn A. C. Lyons Port Allegany Edward Gable Hilton Phyllis. Lyons Eric EL. Morrow William Myers Corry Drought

Farewell Party for Miss Jeanne Larson

A farewell dinner was given Saturday evening at the Boston House for Miss Jeanne Larson who leaves May 13 to study as a student nurse at EJ Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo. Sixteen friends from Falymond Manufacturing attended and a Shaeffer pen was presented.

Uss Jeanne Larson Mavell EJ. Meyer Memorial Hospital Buffalo Boston Falymond Miss Larson

Seiote Community Aid Meeting Report

Seiote Community Aid met Thursday at the home of Mary Lines in Jackman. Twenty six members and friends attended a dinner after which games and tea were enjoyed. The group planned to discontinue activities for a short time due to the approaching spring sugar work season.

Seiote Mes Dirs Mary Lines Jackman Il

Birthday Party for Margaret Ann Warner

Margaret Ann Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Glennis Warner Snyder City celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with sixteen friends visiting her home. Mrs Warner aided by Miss Mary Jane Warner and Mrs Jack Oswalt organized games and served a lunch of ice cream. Miss Warner received many nice gifts.

Margaret Ann Warner Glennis Warmer Snyder Clyele Warner Mary Jane Warner Jack Oswalt Miss Warner

Dinner Party Honors Miss Joan McCray at Hammond Home

Miss Joan McCray, whose engagement to Pfc. Robert Su Marsh was announced, was honored at a dinner party hosted by Miss Joyce Failte at the Hammond home on R. D. 1. The green and yellow decorations reflected a festive mood as Miss McCray, Miss Frances Wade, and Mrs. Ray Root attended. Each guest presented the honoree with a gift and the group enjoyed a social after the meal.

Joan McCray Pegey Joyce Failte Howard Hammond Pennsylvania State College Tiends Pfc Robert Su. Marsh Miss McCray Frances Wade Ray Root

Corry Penelec Workers Exceed Fourth War Loan Average

Corry district Penelec employees oversold the Fourth War Loan, totaling 175,562 dollars in war bonds, an average of more than 80 dollars per person. Extra Series B bonds amounted to 61,262 dollars, while the payroll savings plan begun in 1942 directs about 10 percent of payroll to bonds. The district’s per member average reached 177 dollars with a 3,350 dollar total, 1,800 dollars in extra bonds. Members pledge to maintain monthly payroll purchases through the drive.

Penelec BE. T. Cherry P. HM. Harris Pistons Penelac Penetec Corry District Gherry Peneleo

Training children to tidy up after play

Training children to put away toys after use is essential for safety. A clutter of blocks spools and skates can cause trips and injuries to a caregiver or child, so teaching neatness reduces risk and prevents harm.

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