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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
5
Corry area updates list servicemen’s discharges and new postings, weddings, and hometown notes. People visit ERIE and other cities for ceremonies, honeymoons, and receptions while locals travel to meet ships, attend Rotary events, and plan future moves to California, Florida, and other states.
Associated Press reports in Yokohama that a government crackdown followed a protest by soldiers demanding demobilization. Col Charles A Mulroney, provost marshal, said 36 troops had arrived to quell the demonstrations as morale and discipline faced strain ahead of Eight Army HQ.
Wartime telegram handling and priority system reported as union threats loom over a nationwide walkout by 800000 CIO United Steel workers. Edger L Warren to meet meat packing leaders as idle GM workers number in the hundreds of thousands amid wage disputes. Pittsburgh rivers continue to fall slowly as the weather bureau notes crests near 3.6 feet under 25 foot stage.
The text recounts Britain's emergence as an island following ice sheet withdrawal. It describes prehistoric peoples in the Old Stone Age, hunting large animals, gathering plant foods, and moving as forests and downs covered the land.
Mrs James Haslett of Delaware Street hosted the 500 Club gathering with two tables in play. Esther Reynalds topped the high scores, Walter Pier took second, and Robert Proctor won the consolation prize. Reynolds and Adabelle Courtney received birthday gifts. the hostess served salad and Wilbe courses. Next meeting set for two weeks hence.
Bridge players met at Mrs. Hubert J Heerlein on Weight Street with tables in play last evening. Mrs. Edward Felt won the prize in the fye fching's play. An appetizing dessert course was served, and Mrs. H. Holden is set to host on January 22 at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk where an emergency appendectomy was performed New Year's Day.
Mr and Mrs James T Puller of Newark New Jersey announce the birth of their son James Thomas Jr Sunday evening at American Legion Memorial Hospital Newark. Mrs Puller is the former Helen Hors of Yate?ing.
The Maxonic fraternity and many Corry residents attended the annual Zem Temple meeting in the county seat. The day featured candidate registration, a 5 cent Columbia Theatre sale, a large class of candidates, and a traditional feast. Potentate Tall expected to be elected with a ceremony including conferring of degrees and installation of new officers, followed by a Shrine Club social.
The Golden Links Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. W. B Stowe’s home with twenty four members and three visitors. Mrs. Bart Hasbrouel presided and a tuna dinner at the church was planned for Tuesday January 22. Several contests followed by ice cream coffee and cake were served by four members.
The Quilting Club met last evening at Mrs Arthur Cochran’s home on East Broderick Street. Guests included Mrs Delbert Robinson and Mrs William Croft of Brie. Guests sewed and visited. a salad dessert course was served. The next gathering will be a tureen supper at Mrs Be ther Spicer’s home on February 28.
Coollette Lodge No. 12 met at the V.E.W. home on West Washington street. Chief Grayback Hazel Shuss called the meeting to order and voted to send a donation to the Zem Zem Hospital at Erie and contribute to the March of Drives later this month. The next regular meeting will be February 12.
The Otterbein Guild held a meeting at Miss Boris Gates home on Fairview Street with nineteen members attending. Counselor Mrs Charles Bugbee led the gathering and a birthday gift was given to Miss Gates. A delicious lunch and birthday cake followed the celebratory welcome.
The Amici Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs Cyrb Lyons on South Center Street after the Week of Prayer service. President Marshall Sierwood presided and the business meeting was conducted. Members, including Mrs H Ray Har and Mrs Fern Gilson, helped serve potato salad crackers and tea. The next meeting is set for January 22 at Mrs Slenn Himes home.
Townsend Club No 1 invites members to a silver year celebration at the TO OF Hall Friday evening January 1th at 8 16 oclock. The event features music and readings for Dr Townsend birthday with refreshments. Mrs Lore Gale is general chairwoman and a good attendance is expected.
Nurses' Alumnae met for a business session at the home of Mrs. Pete Hanson. Five members attended and discussed several matters, including routine committee work and upcoming activities.
Mr Honey spoke to Corry Botany Club on the Coty Memorial Hospital drive set during a dinner at the Hotel Corry. He stressed a community hospital meeting needs, noted 1800 homes aided in 1945, and described the hospital’s evolution from a home to its current site amid plans for improvements. Russell Nason, William Craft and Howard Miller assisted as club hosts.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church held its annual parish dinner Monday evening with seven members and two guests, Bishop and Mrs Pinkney Wroth of Ene attending. A 6 30 p m meal was served by Mrs Frank Lee wood and her Helpers. Senior Warren Wallace Young presided at the business meeting. Secretary and treasurer reports were given. Bishop Wrot appointed letters for a term of two years to Me Young Clyde Shotubarger and J H Wright. He addressed the congregation about church matters and mission work.
Mrs Sarah Zalzneck hosted the 600 Club event on West Wilmington Street yesterday evening in SETA GaIZTeCK. Nine members attended and awards went to Mrs Al Holton Myre Jennie Weicht and Mrs John Neey comb. Fruit salad hot rolls cake and coffee were served. Next meeting is January 29 with Mrs Joseph Henline on Marion Street.
Mrs Arthur Hoffman of Concord Street entertained relatives last evening for her son Kennel who celebrated his second birthday. Guests enjoyed the event and Kennel received many nice gifts.
Mrs. Robert Bumbaugh entertained her card club at home in the Wayne area with two tables of play. Guests included Mrs. Will Udine and Mrs. Lester Senner. A late spaghetti supper followed. Hostess will entertain again January 22 with Mrs. Paradora as next host.
A garbled text fragment discusses calorie requirements for walking two miles and compares energy sources like olives and walnuts, with references to appetite and mutual workers. The passage remains obscure and lacks clear facts or names.
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