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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1943
Page
4
Mrs I E Monoe of Pleasantville received word Thursday afternoon via a telegram from the War Department. The telegram was telephoned to the Monroes directly from the telegraph office to avoid delaying news by delivering the telegram to Pleasantville in person.
Meadville June 23 David Sadovlee Jewell two year old son of Mrs Mason Bogart was injured when he fell through an open floor register into a pipe near the furnace. He suffered first degree burns and was taken to Spencer hospital in serious condition. Readings describe the accident occurring during cleaning at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs Floyd Jewell Alderstreet Elension R D 7. He was pulled out by relatives who held him while another pulled him free from the pipe near the firebox.
Mrs. Luella M. Boeschon, longtime secretary to Governor Edward Martin, is thrilled by becoming the governor’s resistant secretary, the most senior woman on his staff, while continuing duties from the past 28 years. She accompanied Martin on campaigns and reviews, taking his dicta during military and state service. The piece also lists numerous local society come-and-go visits and minor notices of residents traveling or visiting over the weekend.
Mrs Harmon McElroy of Park Street entertained her club last evening with guests including Ms Peter Deschany Mrs Frederick Haene and Mrs Ed win Keppel. The gathering honored Mrs LaVerne Kolstee's birthday with a refreshing lunch of salad and birthday cake and included Mrs Kenneth Bock Mrs Wehard Nichols and Mrs Karl Gates.
Corry residents Mr and Mrs George Neckers announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Hiya to Leonard C Evans son of Mrs Grace Evans of Peach Creek No wedding date has been set and plans will be announced later.
Surprise birthday gathering last evening at Brook Street home for Mrs. Clark Lord. Guests including Ws. Raymond Sandbure and Mrs. John Blanigan attended. cards were played and a salad course served after a gift was presented.
A baby girl was born last evening at Cory hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Holton of Corry. Both mother and child are reportedly doing well with the new arrival joining the Holton family.
Mrs Elwin Kirch was surprised at a party hosted by Mrs Lawrence Nichols and Mrs Charles Rice. Seventeen guests attended with games contests and awards to Mrs John Levito. Mrs Kirch received many gifts and a fine lunch was served. Guest Mrs Kenneth Kirch of Beaverdam attended.
Miss Hetty Turidly hosted a Thursday evening party at her East Frederick Street home to honor Bill Shields of the Navy, a visiting second class sailor. About twenty guests enjoyed dancing and games, and Shields received a gift from the group before a delicious Italian supper was served.
Concord PTA gathering Tuesday afternoon at the school will feature Bonita Gordon home economics instructor addressing the assembly on Nutrition for Victory. A large turnout is expected with additional entertainment from Mary Jean Kolstee who will sing several vocal numbers.
Mrs Lyle Shreve was celebrated by her son Willard and wife at their Essex street home. An enjoyable evening featured gifts and refreshments. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Burton and daughter Harrett, John Bitmen, Miss Evances Woodworth, Lauren Shreve, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Shreve.
The exchange club control board, a service group in Cory, met at the Phoenix Hotel Mist evening for its first session. Plans for the coming year were discussed and further meetings will be held soon to formalize the group’s work.
Public hearings on Edward J. Flynn as minister to Australia closed today with a likelihood the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a test vote. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia testified on charges Flynn knew a New York estate yard was paved with city materials. If Flynn declines further testimony, the panel will review weekend evidence before voting early next week on Roosevelt’s nomination.
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