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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1944
Page
4
Reports from Portbou Spain say French patriot groups sabotage German fuel stores across France. Flames engulf lines of gasoline oil and coal dumps in the Rhone valley and south France as Saboteurs strike despite German guards. A former Vichy official says patriots will press on with motive power being the Germans’ own feet.
Meadville July 19 The Keystone Ordnance plant at Geneva will resume lines immediately as six munition production lines restart. Union officials said about 490 of 1400 laid off employees may be recalled, after plant closure in May. Altoona July 18 Sylvio Gusnaril, 55, died from injuries in a rock fall at Rechette Coal Co mine in Dean, Cambria County.
The Red Cross Home Service Institute in Corry held Monday and Tuesday sessions at the New Thompson Hotel. Leaders Ms Dallas Smiley and Mrs Amby Allen directed discussions on procedures and policies with Theresa White of Alexandria Va presiding and Walter Hourt of Aspinwall Pa leading supply and claims questions. Additional attendees included Miss Mae Bremball Spokane Wash and Mr and Mrs Dernard L Porter of Rockton Maine visiting local relatives.
Miss Julia Zepka, bound for service with the WAC, was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. Michael Piccirillo on Gould Street. Thirteen friends attended, with Miss Mary Gronostar and Miss Shir ey Ohrn winning card awards. A three course salad lunch followed. decorations were red, white and blue.
Eddie Halfast was honored at his East Irving Street home on his second birthday. Twenty three friends and two great grandmothers attended, with maternal grandmother Mrs. Charles Patterson and others present. Maxine McMillan won a prize as attendees enjoyed games, gifts, refreshments, and a birthday cake.
The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren Church met with eighteen members and one guest. Mrs. Harold Fish led devotions and the president ran the business session. A Kentucky home missionary Miss Young sent notice she will speak in August. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William Halfast, Mrs. G. Z. Bere man, and Mrs. Thomas Reed.
Mr and Mrs Tracy Whitehead hosted a Tuesday gathering at East Pleasant street for Clarence Commandry No 51 Knights Templar and their families. Twenty-two lodge members and guests attended a social evening with a picnic supper croquet and indoor games.
H. Vaughn, engineer at the Trill Tableator plant, spoke to Corry Rotary at Hotel Corry during the regular weekly dinner. He discussed the automotive engine, its functions and care, and the business portion was routine with adjournment to next Tuesday.
A regular meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge was held last evening at the hall. A social hour followed with refreshments including assorted cookies. Members participated in the program and duties were conducted as planned.
A son was born yesterday at Union City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marion W Alsdorf of Spartansburg. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Paul Porter of this city. the mother is Maude Porter, formerly. A second note reports a son born Tuesday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Ssilyi.
Mrs. Paul Stroup hosted Janet Stroup's fifth birthday party at their Spring Street home yesterday afternoon. Guests included Linda Mason, Mary Kay Dyckes, Charlotte Reynolds, Jerry and Billy Klinger, Carolyn and Dianne Dimick, and Hyelyn Robinson. Prizes went to Linda Mason, Mary Kay Dyckes, and Charlotte Reynolds. Refreshments of ice cream and birthday cake were served and Janet received several gifts.
Navy inductees Bob Curis and Phil Whitehead were guests of honor at a party hosted by Miss Betty Lundy on East Frederick Street before leaving Friday from Erie for Navy boat training. Fourteen guests attended and presented gifts of money, with Jack Foster presenting the tokens. A large pink and white cake inscribed Good Luck Boys topped the refreshments table.
A Tuesday afternoon luncheon bridge party at Hotel Corry honored Mrs. Milon Brown of Philadelphia a former Corry resident. Hostesses Mrs. Morris Chapin and Mrs. L. Himrod presided. Fifteen dined then guests gathered at 29 Raymond Avenue for bridge. Honors went to Mrs. Marjorie Peck Mrs. S. EB Hawkins and Mrs. Ralph McCord. Out of town guests included Mrs. Brown Mrs. McCord of North East and Mrs. Joanne Swarts of Philadelphia.
NBC eight presents Mr end and Mrs North and Beat the Band with Alan Young at nine. District Attorney airs at 9:30 followed by Red Rather and Alan Jones. Dr Christian at 8. Jack Carson at 9:90. Mildred Bailey Company at 9. Connee Boswell at 8:30. My Best Girls at 9 and Dunninger at 9:30. Xavier Cugt music at 0:30. Screen test and Fish Night round out the night.
Moscow dispatch reports Gen Edmund Holmesieter, captive commander of the 41st German tank corps, says Hitler’s generals clash over strategy on the eastern front costing many foes and prisoners. Busch and Hofmeister statements claim Hitler forbade retreats. veterans plan to obey while differences grow between old and young commanders.
The Office of Price Administration announced the discovery of the first counterfeit gas coupons from the serially numbered issue in western Pennsylvania. An OPA investigator found a counterfeit B-3 coupon with the Cleveland region designation. Dealers are warned to check endorsements against car license numbers and serial numbers against folder records.
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