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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1944

Page

5

Downey Hosts Spaghetti Supper for Grey Rider Guest

Mr and Mrs George Downey entertained last evening at 230 East Pleasant Street honoring Grey Rider from Los Angeles a house guest for several days At eight o'clock spaghetti supper was served to guests including Richard Jomers E P Pain A S Boag Perey Corbin and William Swan Jr Also Addie Schurman hosted Selota Aid meeting with a noon tureen dinner for seventeen members and five children The group then sewed Red Cross germnets The Aid will meet again in two weeks at James Browns home Mrs Ivan Manton and her sons John Leslie Mikie are visiting relatives in the city over the weekend.

Addie Schurman Selota Aid Red Cross Aid James Brown Ivan Manton John Leslie Mikie Charles Weatherbee Orlando Fla John McCracken Dyersburg Tenn McCracken Army Air Corps Henry Harley Hall Camp Edwards Mass Corry Lawrence Burch Harry Spicer Fred Hoones New York City Hoboken Warren Spicer Stephens Institute of Technology W. H. Merrick Philadelphia Pfo Michael Sprovers Letty Washington, D.C George Sprovers East Wayne Street Greg Rider Aero Supply New York Los Angeles Calif Raymond Carlyle Youngstown Lawrence A. Burch George LeFevre San Marcos Texas Pat. LeFevre Joseph. Scheyer Pvt John Bedner Tint Mead Willard Dyckes Sherman W. Y A. L. Dyckes Jane Wells Jamestown

Dyckes Golden Wedding Celebrated in Sherman

A large family gathering in Sherman, New York marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dyckes formerly of Corry. Relatives and friends offered greeting cards flowers and gifts including a purse of money while the couple celebrated with a daytime dinner and hours of well wishers.

Arthur Dyckes Corryites Sherman N.Y Mops Dyckes Leslie Wells Clyde Goodwill and Son Corry June Wells Jamestown George Dyckes Eric

Junior High P. T. A. Met Thursday

The Junior High School P T A held its Founders Day session in the school gym with a salute and prayer by C W Shotzberger. Miss Ann Baresi and her grade pupils offered a mock broadcast on the movement s origins. Mr Shotzberger spoke on Today's Children and the YMCA. Refreshments were arranged by the committee chaired by Mrs Haroldish. Preparations for the annual Spring Festival were discussed for February 24.

C. W. Shotz_berger Ann Baresi Sutc P.T. A Shotzberger YMCA Ym.c.a Haroldish

Luncheon Bridge Honoring Dallas Guest At Hotel Cory

Mrs Sam Irvine hosted a luncheon bridge at Hotel Cory for twenty five friends led by house guest Mrs John Harding of Dallas and visitor Miss Mary Walling from New York City. The decor featured red white and blue with corsages for each guest. After lunch bridge honors went to Mrs Frank Graft Mrs Walter W Auer and Mrs John Fenstermacher. Mrs Harding and Miss Walling received guest prizes.

Sam Irvine Sam J. Irvine Hotel Cory Frank Graft Walter W. Auer John Fenstermacher Harding Miss Walling

Army Inductee Robert Winters Honored at Family Party

Robert Winters was honored at a family gathering hosted by Misses Mavis Brown and Martha Gates at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fogley, R. D. 1. About forty friends attended and enjoyed the evening.

Robert Winters Winter Thomas Fogley R. D Mavis Brown Martha Gates

Presbyterian Class Holds Mystery Sisters Party

A Presbyterian church class for nine girls met at teacher Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand’s East Smith Street home for an unseen dinner and party. After dinner they studied Sunday School lessons, took tests, played games, and decided to appoint mystery sisters for the year.

Presbyterian Church Alton Dahlstrand East Smith Street Bobby Lou Dickson Marilyn Wallace Grace Middleton Carol Mae Cochran Pally Slagle Luella Manges Betty Lou Johnson Dorothy Stormes Alice Mclunikin

Buckley’s Canadiol Cough Medicine Promoted Across Regions

An advertisement touts Buckley’s Canadiol as a mild, effective remedy for coughs and colds. It claims fast relief from spasms and improved breathing, noting wide distribution in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and beyond. The ad emphasizes economy and urges readers to obtain the product through Lindsley Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Buckley Buckley'e U. S Australis New Zealots Canada Lindsley Pharmacy

Paper Hangers Save Metal Pile Reaches Milestone

Paper Hangers have saved nearly 14 million pounds of metal by reusing metal hangers, preventing that material from entering disposal streams and conserving resources across the industry.

Wayne Valley Otterbein Guild Meeting Focuses on Africa

The January Wayne Valley Otterbein Guild meeting at Mrs. Lyon Silt’s home drew twenty members and five guests. Pastor Mrs. Hal Smith, a retired missionary, spoke on Africa as members presented a Living Link collection to support the church’s mission. The girl tacked a lace handkerchief basket symbolizing world corners, with Mrs. Siaitah holding the basket while each member placed a gift. A lunch of African rice and prayer service followed. Margaret Hilliker led the program and Mildred Proctor led the business session, with guests Mrs. John Westley, Mrs. H. Ray Faris, and Mrs. Harold Fish from Corry in attendance.

Wayne Valley Guild Wayne Valley Otterbein Guild Lyon Silt Africa Hal Smith John Westley H. Ray Faris Harold Fish Corny

John Hnatyszyn Speaks Before Club

John Hnatyszyn a machinist mate with the Navy Seabees spoke about his Aleutian service at a local club meeting held last evening at the Flite Restaurant. Guests included Robert J. Auer and Pvt. Richard Rossbacher. 38th new member joined as President Carl Wengert showed moving pictures titled This Is Guadalcanal.

Ssiwanietus Enib John Hnatyszyn Navy Seabees Mate Hnaeyn Flite Robert J. Auer Seaman Richard Rossbacher John Insti Carl Wengert Guadalcanal Sesson

Corry Court Confection Discusses Initiates Plans

The group held a brief meeting last evening in the slab rooms on North Center street. Candidates for initiation into the Catholic organization were voted upon while other business covered installation events and the past regents dinner.

Corry Scouts Honor Local Leaders At Council Meeting

Erie County Council Boy Scouts meeting at Rejyboro College highlighted by the Silver Beaver award to Dr. John C. Parsons for outstanding work. Corry residents attended and officers were elected for a one year term with Mervyn Nast as vice president and Charles Rich named district representative. The district name changed to the Washington Trade Council and a dinner followed.

Asmanl Erle County Council Boy Scouts Réjyboro College John C. Parsons Amonhose Corry Arnold Johnson Charles Monroe Merrit Hunt Floyd Marsh Clarence Wallac Tracy Whitehead Robert Brown Mervyn Nast Alan Dimmick Royal Messenger Charles Rich Mervyn Nast of Olin W. Bracken W. C. Pomeroy Harold BE Wolf PF. Lowe Edwards Richard Rossbacher Philip Zaleneck Erie County Council Washington Trade. ‘Council

Junior High Students Reach Jeep Stamp Drive Goal

Junior High and Junior Elementary students raised 31235.50 in war stamp sales led by Miss Ethel McCray of the Junior Red Cross. The drive exceeded the jeep purchase price of 1100.85 and met its time goals.

Ethel McCray Red Cross Club

Birth notices from a Jamestown area paper

A fragmentary notice reports the birth of Stephen George to Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wit hans at the Hudson home, and a newborn at W C A Hospital in Jamestown to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Headstrom formerly Mary Chase of Cort.

Stephen George Janary Reid Withans Cory George Hudson Mrs. Winans Phoebe Elizabeth Hudson Bos Weesheday W. C. A. Hospital Jamestown Carl Headstan Headstrom Mary Chase Cort

Forty Arrested in Big Raid at Monessen

Forty persons were rounded up by state police in a surprise raid on the Donner billiards den in Monessen Pennsylvania described as the biggest gambling place in Western Pennsylvania. The operation drew onlookers from Greensburg Greensbury McKeesport and Plishugh as officers moved in just before night. Local officials said the raid involved warrants and a broad interest from nearby towns.

Associaed Monessen Donner Billiards Wiliam R. Hanna Pennsylvania Enna War‘rauilts Greenshire Willian F. Bowtie Camandhes Greensbury Wainitown McKeesport Plitshugh

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