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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
7
An interpreted dispatch describes naval and land forces engaged across Middle East theaters with mentions of attacks, defenses, and troop movements. The fragmentary text references casualties, incendiary actions, and communications disruption amid ongoing hostilities.
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The Junior chair of St Elizabeth church led fifteen choir members and organist Kay Spiesman in a Wednesday Mead Park outing. They enjoyed swimming swinging and other amusements before a picnic lunch and hamburgers.
The annual Presbyterian Sunday school picnic was held yesterday afternoon at Mead Park with many Sunday school members and friends attending. Early in the afternoon games races and contests were enjoyed and a picnic supper followed. Prizes consisted of defense stamps. The event was organized by the committee under school superintendent Mersill Patterson.
The Women Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran church met yesterday afternoon with a small turnout. Each group conducted its routine business led by Mrs T R Buer and Mrs Albert Lynn. A report covered the church rummage sale. A fried dinner followed and was enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs Chris Christensen entertained many friends at their Clymer home for a farewell honoring Mr and Mrs L William Coon who will move to Wellsville NY. An outdoor picnic supper followed by badminton and croquet provided the evening’s amusement. The Coons received a farewell gift.
Pfc Russell McCaslin left yesterday for Camm McCulh after a home visit in the city. Mrs Harry Hutchkiss, business visitor in Erie, and several seamen on furlough returned to Sampson New York. Dr Mabel Jones and Mrs Lyle Colby head to Detroit for the Osteopathic Convention. Others include Miss Clara Pierce visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs G H Pierce, and Claude A Grosby leading 36 draftees from Warren county to Warren.
American hat designers unveil wartime fall collections under voluntary restrictions. Salient silhouettes include Sally Victor’s Chetnik draped Lurbun and Carvette with removable crown, while others like John Frederics and Lilly Dathe emphasize feminine, wearable styles without hats pins or elastics. Accessories and beaded details complete outfits for a wartime yet stylish wardrobe.
The Townsend Club met last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Brooks’s home on South Center Street with good attendance. Memberships were renewed and the National Weekly booklet of local interest was distributed. The Little Townsend plan remains in effect in California Oregon and Washington. Vice President Frank Morris was reported ill in hospital with a scalp infection. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Tiffany on August 11.
The Friendship Club held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. L. Auer on East Congress street with eight members in attendance. The ladies enjoyed visiting and playing banter after which the hostess served a two course luncheon. The time and place of the next gathering were not decided.
The Safety Council met at the Ritz Restaurant for a dinner and routine business rapport. A MGM Pete Smith Specialty film The Seventh Column was shown and the committee discussed school safety patrol materials and a council slogan. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 11.
The marriage of Robert Henry Durrell formerly of Gary to Justine Nancy Reem of Buffalo was announced. The ceremony occurred Friday July at the Congregational church in Buffalo. Durrell, an employee of Bell Aircraft, awaits military service and is son of Mr and Mrs Henry Durrell of Buffalo.
Up wards of 500 members of the Twenty-eighth Division veterans arrived for their national convention in Altoona Pennsylvania. National Commander Lampert Sullenberger of Lancaster will preside at the annual banquet with Governor Baward Martin speaking. A E Mahon is a leading candidate for national commander.
A baby girl born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hutchinson of West Pleasant street. A son born to Mr and Mrs Sam Bel Broughton of West Washington street at the local hospital. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Morris at Corry hospital. The Mor ris reside on RD 3 Asom born July 13 at Meadville City hospital to Capt and Mrs A W Mook. Mrs Mook formerly Miss Jeanne Thiis of this city.
United Brethren in Christ Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Harris Wattous home on West Columbus Avenue for an all ladies gathering. Thirteen members and three visitors attended with a routine business session followed by sewing for the Red Cross. The group will next meet with Mrs Carrie Payne on North Center Street.
A seagoing lifeboat made entirely of paper is claimed by Viv Phillips of Vancouver British Columbia. Tests used three ten foot demonstration models with cedar framework and brown kraft paper. Twenty five layers of paper treater with waterprint blue form the skin. The inventor says a complete boat can be built in 12 hours for about four dollars. The first boat has logged eighteen months in water service.
Corry leaders report bond sales nearing two hundred thousand dollars as organizers push last minute pledges. They aim for an overstated top by Tuesday evening rally at City Park to ensure the drive surpasses the previous goal with four days left.
Bisjwhard B. Weber 95 co owner and publisher of the Salamanca Republican Press died last night. He began in the news business in 192? started at Cattaraugus Republican Little Valley NY and built a career owning shares in multiple papers including Bradford Pa and Olean Times. He helped found the First Congregational Church Were.
Harrisburg parole board today released an Erie man among 17 prisoners granted parole. Jauineed action noted for those serving terms on various charges. The report lists individuals including Tori Javeeny and others from Pennsylvania.
A criminal information filed in district court accuses the National Dry Co of Philadelphia of shipping a sodium citrate solution containing pyrogens to Army depots for blood plasma transfusions. The U S Attorney alleges the solution could cause harmful results if used as directed.
Reports indicate Brown hints a relaxation of the pleasure driving ban for northeastern states but keeps ration rules for card holders. Officials cite improved oil supplies and war demand as factors while shipments to Army posts proceed. potential penalties under the 1938 act could reach $1,000 per count.
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