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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1944
Page
4
The Pennsylvania state government outlined unemployment benefits for honorably discharged veterans who entered service after March 31, 1940. Eligible veterans may receive 8 to 18 dollars weekly for up to 11 weeks based on prior earnings, with the caveat that federal payments would suspend state benefits. The report notes the state has already paid over 1,900 veterans more than 16,000 dollars.
Elder daughter of Col and Mrs C M Howard of Arlington Va announces engagement to Jack Downey son of Mrs Ruth Downey of 52 W Smith St. No wedding date set. Jacqueline is a Grove City College freshman and Corry schools graduate class of 1943. Downey is a 1982 Corry graduate stationed at Camp Barkeley Texas with the Signal Corps of the 12th Armored Division.
William Colby celebrated a birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Colby on Concord Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lundberg, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mixer, HL, Mac Lees, Dave Lillie, Arthur Mapes, Helen Bencer, Lois Lite, and Mrs. Plessie Jolson. Prizes were awarded to Clarence Mixer, Mrs. Lillie, Miss Spencer, and Mr. Maclees. Refreshments concluded a pleasant evening.
Mrs George Stanford Jr entertained friends at her Chestnut street home Saturday night in honor of Pvt George Stanford on furlough from Camp Davis North Carolina. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Stanford Sr Mr and Mrs Milton Zalmeck Mr and Mrs Richard Rossbacher Mr and Mrs Edward Berry Mr and Mrs Garl Peterson Mr and Mrs Edward Messinger and Mr and Mrs Frederick Ant and two children of Erie.
Mr and Mrs Capwell hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Sgt Richard Trisket on furlough from DeFidder Louisiana. A bountiful 140 PM meal was served to Sgt and Mrs Trisket and several family friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs D P Trisket and Mr and Mrs George Webber.
Introducing a son weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoffman of Slippery Rock formerly of this city Mrs Hoffman was formerly Miss Jewell Hasbrouck
Miss Frances E. Thompson of Wattsburg and Merle H Foster of Wattsburg were married Saturday evening at Phillipsville Methodist Church with Rev Ralph Metsall officiating. Miss Leona Thompson, maid of honor, Fred Sieber best man, Joyce Johnson flower girl, and Gerald Bemis plus Robert Bannister as ushers. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan to reside on R D 3 Corry after a wedding trip. Frances Thompson is a Hamot Hospital nurse graduate. Merle Foster is a Erie area graduate employed by Ty an Miller.
Sylvia Anderson aged six had a birthday party at the West Frederick Street home hosted by Mrs Stanley E Anderson. Eleven little girls attended Saturday afternoon with games entertainments and a birthday lunch. Guests each received hobby rocking horse favors books and candy baskets. Sylvia received gifts from the group.
Mrs Merle Capwell hosted the Triple K Club weekly social gathering at her Pleasant Street residence Saturday evening. Members enjoyed visiting and refreshments after the visit. Miss Laura Dodd of Erie attended.
Mrs. Gerald Bagley hosted a Saturday afternoon shower at her East Irving Street home honoring Mrs. Cecil Akam of Dewittville New York. Twenty four guests attended and presented gifts. Hostess with aide served a dessert luncheon.
Dr R B Mosier will present a series of talks this week in city schools as part of the Victory Corps and Physical Fitness programs. He will meet Senior High School students through Principal Howard Sheen and distribute pamphlets on becoming teeth conscious. The program aims to help senior boys preparing for military service and girls seeking Nurse Corps roles, with similar efforts by Dr G W Minum in Union City and county schools participating.
Tonight on air NBC presents Gleason in Here Is Your War at 6 30 with Roy Shield concert Voorhees Jascha Heifetz and late programs. CBS offers Vox Poppers Gay Nineties Watch on the Rhine and Radio Forum Wartime Strikes while East Broadway Showtime hosts Roberta and other acts.
Wilmington residents sought the cause of a weekend tremor the sixth in three months. People from six miles south to Philadelphia outskirts felt the ground shake for about 45 seconds with no sound or explosions. Army and Navy reported no area explosions and seismographs showed no earthquake.
A World War II report describes German forces in Ukraine nearing collapse as Soviet advances tighten. Air strikes hit Pola Ancona and trains near Aquila while Russian push threatens Rumania and Bessarabia. Polish divisions reinforce Red Army as Germany strains to defend key rail links and rail junctions.
Ladino clover for pasture poses bloat risk similar to other clovers. Until cattle are accustomed to clover, introduce them only after they are well filled with dry feed or silage.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Friday event with a pace or race context, mentioning Creekers and a defeat. Names and precise details are unreadable, but it indicates a result loss and a contested battle at a local court or track.
A partial OCR snippet references Friday events and a 4 item list including an 20 and a booster, mentioning Loo and An and a relief or election context. Details are unclear due to damaged text and lack of coherent names or places.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and events with unclear context. The readable segments reference a person named Terry and a coach or manager with a four year tenure, plus a discussion of cheating and preparation around a game. Exact places, dates, and outcomes are not clear.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Clark location and Panthers with possible director and tickets. Details are unclear but implies an upcoming event or notice. Entities named include Clark and Panthers. no clear date or outcomes emerge.
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