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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1944
Page
4
Pfc Robert Garfield in city on furlough from Liberal Kansas Army air base. Many relatives and friends visit or host guests in Corry with Army and Navy personnel and local businessmen traveling for work. Aero Victory Band slated for concert at high school auditorium to honor service members and support the Fourth War Loan drive.
A daughter was born Sunday morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins of 302 Smith Street. The family name Hopkins is newly added to local residence records as they celebrate the birth.
Mr and Mrs Albert Ross hosted a Sunday night dinner honoring William Moir who leaves soon for Army Air Corps training. Guests presented a money purse to the honoree and games with prizes won by Mrs Jack Walsh and Mrs Edward Brigham. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Moir, Mr and Mrs Edward Brigham and Mr and Mrs Duck Walsh.
The Women's Central War Activities Committee will meet Friday evening January 20 for a dinner and meeting at the Junior High School practice house. The dinner will be served by Miss Bonita Gordon and her staff. Members unable to attend are asked to notify Mrs. Harold Cragg. Initial plans were made at Friday's meeting in the Library building.
ISITE No 7 Pennsylvania State Nurses Association will meet Saturday January 22 at the Oil City Hospital Nurses home. Election of officers will be held. sectional meetings begin at 1 pm. A board of directors meeting is at 10 am followed by the luncheon.
Gordon announced today that the American Red Cross canteen classes will begin this Thursday evening at 7230 Vidoals, meeting weekly at the practice house on Wright street. Those who receive certificates after completing the Red Cross nutrition course last winter are eligible to attend this course.
Christine B. Ryan wed Donald B. Emerson in a Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev. PA Gal breath. Attendants included Mrs. Jamies Winkett and Sidney B. Emerson. 14 guests dined at Rite Restaurant. couple to reside at 210 West Eighth Erie after a brief honeymoon. Emerson works at Aluminum Forgings, Emerson fiancee is Griffin Mig plant personnel manager.
Crosby Bush was honored by Raymond plant employees in four slide and for departments when a group of forty met Sunday evening at the Greyhound Post House. Bush is leaving for service with the Army soon. Lawrence Goring presided as toastmaster and William Moir presented a money gift. Moir awaits a call as an Aviation Cadet and was a guest.
Detroit reader J Williams reports relief from painful piles after using San-Cura Ointment noting prior suffering and sending in money order for a large jar. The ad promotes San-Cura Ointment at 85c and 60c with San-Cura Soap at 25c for cleansing.
William Hoylen of 19 East Balk Place and Mrs. Leo Hoylen sees their son enter the air force as a second lieutenant after a year in the corps. He trained at San Antonio Hondo Ellington Field Hillington and Midland and is a St Eds graduate who attended the University of Cincinnati. Hoylen received his wings and commission at exercises late last week and will soon be on leave before further bombardier training.
Jesse H. Jukes died at his Columbus home shortly before ten this morning after several days of illness. Born August 15, 1889 in Panama, he lived in Bear Lake and Columbus, residing in Columbus over twenty years. He married Hazel Wilkins on October 31, 1918, worked at J. W. and A. P. Howard and Company and later at Corry Jamestown, retiring November 10 due to health. Surviving are his wife, three daughters Mrs H A Lynn of North East, Mrs Sheridan Cobb of Columbus, Lucille of Columbus. a grandson Henry A. Lynn Jr. of North East. two brothers Ross and Edward Jukes. a sister Mrs Alton Wilson of Bear Lake. Services from the late home Wednesday at 2 o'clock, interment West Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. F. 5. Andrews mother of Mrs. Harry Rhodes of this city died at her Binghamton New York home Saturday morning after an extended illness. Mrs. Rhodes had been in Binghamton for three weeks helping care for her. Mrs. Andrews is survived by four daughters two in Binghamton one in Pittsburgh and Mrs. Rhodes of this city.
In Erie at the foot of State Street the body recovered by Coast Guards was identified as Alexander Stepronki by sister-in-law Mrs Alexandra Stepnoski. He had been missing about six weeks. Credit cards and cash found. authorities doubt foul play. The body is buried in county home cemetery.
In 1949 the War Department announced the pending release of Charles Bergdoll a former draft dodger after the District Court in Philadelphia cleared the way by nolle prosequi all criminal indictments against him dating back past two decades His wife and six children live on a 260 acre farm near Downingtown Pa awaiting his return and she said she did not know when he would join them or whether he would operate the farm
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Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a missing crewman aboard the vessel Beers ship. Aiding authorities and maritime officials are reviewing the aft section for clues. No names or dates are readable in the text.
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