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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented report reflects on Hitler's thirteenth year in power amid continued World War II. London and Moscow commentaries question his resolve as German leadership faces possible decline and the war rages across Europe.
A collage of brief items mentions Chuck Williams returning to New Guinea after an Australia stay, plans for travels to Australia for rest, recoveries in progress at Ra ton Board offices, birthday wishes, letters from service members in England France and the Pacific, and social updates from Corry and nearby towns. The column weaves personal news, military updates, and local chatter into a single community snippet.
The District Nurses Association held its annual election in Erie with Jane Brinton of Oil City named president for District 7. Fifty officials were elected including Bertha Whitekettle first vice president, Jessie Guthberton second vice president, Martha McMaster third vice president, and Adelaide J. Perry secretary and treasurer. Alma G. Trexall named nominating chair with Anna Peterson and Josephine O Hare added. Several membership applications were accepted. Tea closed the session.
The N. B. Club met at Mrs. Martin Mc Graw's West Pleasant street home with nine members and one guest. Mrs. Klemen Nielsen led the business session, followed by visiting and games. Prizes went to Mrs. Frank Fitch, Mrs. Harold Taylor, and Miss Mary Hrymenc. A salad gingerbread and coffee treat was served to members and guest Miss Hrynlewich. Mrs. Bloss will host February 12 at East Smith street.
Otterbein Brotherhood members and guests met at the United Brethren Church for their regular session. Roy G. T. Bergman led a devotional, Marshall Sherwood presided, Rev. Leon Ticiner of Union City spoke on The Churches Need of Man, Jerrold Lansberry sang, games followed, and the refreshment committee served apple and mince pie and coffee. Next gathering set for February 28th at the church.
Mrs. George Downey hosted twelve committee members on East Pleasant Street as plans finalized for the Dinugr amb Sardis supper sponsored by the D A R. The dinner, set for February, includes songs rehearsed by the ladies and tentative reservations reached seventy. refreshments were served and notes of further preparations followed.
The Corry M C A High School activities committee will meet tonight in the Episcopal Church basement to finalize plans for upcoming events. Members include Joyce Clifford Mary Sullivan Gene Graham John Kennedy Marie Zafiropulos Virginia Young Richard Alfred Alton Armitage Richard Foster and Helen Spencer an advisor. The meeting will begin at seven with activities starting at 730 and is coordinated by Dick Alfred and John Kennedy for signs and notices. The Y M C A calendar lists weekly meetings from Tuesday through Saturday with various committees and movie events for elementary students.
A large dance followed the Mill Creek Corry game at the Junior High School gym. About 120 Cory students attended with the Corry Warsiteers high school group providing music. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs William Fitzgibbons and Mr and Mrs John Tinson. The event lasted until 11 15 PM and was described as one of the best in some time.
Mr and Mrs Leland Wilcox attended the Gowanda weekend celebration for Mrs Wilcox s parents marking their golden wedding anniversary. Edgar S Clark and spouse were honored with a family open house, seven children present, gifts and remembrances noted. The Sunday party occurred near the couple s anniversary date.
Joseph Hyde of Paul's Men's Wear informs the Journal that his son Harry A Hyde, a demolition paratrooper, is safe and recovering in France. Earlier War Department messages listed him missing in action in Belgium since January. Hyde, 22, attended Titusville High School and worked at Bell Aircraft before enlisting March 12, 1944, training at Camp Wheeler and Fort Benning. He went overseas late last year.
An unexplained explosion at a highway cafe in Hammond Indiana injured sixteen people and toppled walls. Firefighters battled flames for hours while police searched for two unaccounted patrons Werner Petrie and Mrs Mayle Hart, as gas fears hindered search efforts in the rain soaked debris.
Meadville Keystone Ordnance Works advances TNT output to meet demand. Lt Col R M Bacher military commander and N J Kay Fraser Brace operations chief oversee the push as part of wartime production goals.
Harrisburg January 30 farm deferments under review for 19 000 workers aged 18 through 25 to ensure they are producing their share of the nation s food.
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