Corry Notes Military News and Local Happenings
Local updates include Lieut Donald Sears in Needles Army Hospital for mastoid operation. Greek ambassador Diamantopoulos to speak at Chautauqua program and pass through Corry with an ovation planned at the railway station. Community notices cover vacations, weddings, employment changes, and Red Cross kit bag efforts for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I B.sears
Donald M. Sears
Ith Army Station
Needles
Calif
Cimon Diamantopoulos
United States
Corry
Chautauqua Women's Club
Florence 5
Duryea
Porter Ayers
Alton Dahlstrands
Sweet Cottage
Findley
Mrs Ronald Boyd Honored at Greenhurst Party
Mrs Melvin Nelson of Greenhurst hosted a Saturday evening event at her home honoring Mrs Ronald Boyd formerly of the city. Corry attendees included Mrs Perry Akam Mrslood Thomas Miss Doris Sanden and Mrs William Johnson. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Doris Mullen and Mrs Johnson. The Twastess served a salad and dessert, with table decorations in pinte gui chaice. Mrs Boyd received many gifts from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Boyd
Melvin Nelson
Greenhurst
Corry
Perry Akam
Llood Thomas
Doris Sanden
Willam Johnson
Doris Mullen
Johnson
Twastess
Boyd
Wettsburg Bride Weds Local Man In Simple Home Ceremony
Mrs Pearl Titus of Wettsburg became the bride of Thomas Walsh of this city in a ceremony conducted by Rev Stephen R Bennett at the bride’s niece Mrs Elmer Corbett’s Erle home Saturday July 7. The bride wore a robin’s egg blue dress with a corsage of sweet peas. A buffet supper followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Titus
Thomas Walsh
Wettsburg
Stephen R. Bennett
Elmer Corbett
Erle
Recruiting officer visits Corry for WAC enlistment push
Lieut Elizabeth Clarke, recruiting officer for Western Pennsylvania, says the WAAC and WAC are now the same in policy. The age limit is 20 to 50, with no corps size cap. The Army seeks 600,000 women and Clarke plans to interview eligible applicants in Corry every other Wednesday starting July 21 between 12 and 5 p.m. at the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
Corry
WAAC
WACS
Elizabeth ‘Hl Clarke
Pennsylvania
Erie
Congress
America
Lieut
Clarke
Myrtle Dorothy Osborn to Marry Johnrobert Sill
Announcement from Waterford the engagement of Myrtle Dorothy Osborn to Johnrobert Sill is reported. The wedding is set for August 14 at Perkins Presbyterian Church in Kearsarge, with an evening ceremony. Attending relatives include Harold Osborn and J. Agar of Erie, Clinton Bolard and family, Burdena and Betty Osborn, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Osborn
Waterford
Myrtle Dorothy
Johnrobert Sill
Lynn Sill
Beaverdam
Perkins Presbyterian Church
Kearsarge
J. Agar
Erie
Clinton Bolard
Union City
Burdena
Betty Osborn
Ralph Osborn
G. BE. Sill
Mr. Sill
Mabel Ocoboc
Jamestown
Birthday fete honors Mrs Stedman by Aero Supply women
Mrs Richard Stedman was honored at a birthday and farewell party by the Aero Supply accounting department. The group dined at Hotel Corry and gathered at Miss Grace Waterhouse's Park street home for games, contests, and a handkerchief shower. Attendees included Corrine Cullen Joanne Ainsworth Barbara Orn Mildred Hodges Anne Shields Betty Litz Lucille Bradley Clair Lindendell and Miss Waterhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stedman
The
Aero Supply
Barbara Orn
Mildred Hodges
Anne Shields
Betty Litz
Lucille Bradley
Clair Linendell
Miss Waterhouse
Janet Stroup Four Celebrates Birthday With Friends
Mrs Paul Stroup of Springstreet hosted a birthday party yesterday for her daughter Janet aged four. Guests enjoyed games contests and treats including ice cream cake and cocoa. Janet received birthday wishes and favors from friends Linda Mason Bunky Smock Charlotte Reynolds Billy and Jerry Klinger Dick Maloney Adrian Kerntetter and Evelyn Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Stroup
Paul Stroup
Springstreet
Janet
Linda Mason
Bunky Smock
Charlotte Reynolds
Billy and Jerry Klinger
Dick Maloney
Adrian Kerntetter
Evelyn Robinson
Local Residents and Visitors Arrive for Short Visits
A long list of guests and travelers is reported visiting and passing through area homes this week. Detroit residents Mrs Burl Vestey and son Richard stay with Mr and Mrs George Madsery of East Main Street while Washington DC guests Mr and Mrs Victor Matz and son Ronald visit en route to Camp Shenango. Other visitors include Philadelphia's Paul Quarpuske and son Paul Jr, Park Street locals Jimmy Reynolds, Erskin Ratnessla, and families from Warren Erie Corry and Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Vestey
Richard
Detroit
Mich
George
New York
Jimmy Reynolds
Park Street
J. E King
Bear Bear Lake
Floyd King
Cleveland
Corry
Paul Quipuske
Paul, Jr
Philadelphia
Titusville
Edward Becker
Quantico
Robert Bracken
Sadie Huth
Youngstown
C. F. Huth
Walter
William McCarthy and Sons
Billy and
Warren
W. A. Heath
Contard Street
Ed Jolson
Bonnie Rowland
Anba
Lucy ‘Anderson
Pittsheld
Harold Asumusison
Robert Brown
Erie
Arthur Ragon
T. J. Ragon
West Chuck Street
Melvil Nelson
Greeniist
W. B. Skinner
Helen Romanosky
Frierdamm McKeesport
Melvin Parker
Jamestown
Donald J. Hane
Xearney
Neb
Pred Hand
West Church Street
Cpl
Cincinnati
HL. Brown
Lawrence Hammond
Chiisgen
Harviett
Franke
Snd
H. G. Naylor
North East
FM Raymond
East Smith
Joseph Pirro
Fort Benning
Carl Pirro
Myrtle Street
Farewell Party Honors Mrs William Coon Before Move
Friends hosted a farewell party for Mrs William Coon at West Washington Street home. Guests presented a handkerchief shower and prize winners included Mrs Clinton McLean Mrs P M Waite Mrs Richard Rossbacher Mrs William Coon and Mrs Lynn Rice. Miss Mildred Young RN won the door prize as others from Cleveland and nearby joined in drinks and dessert luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coon
Philip Galaneck
Stilton Zalaneck
Sarah Zalaneck
Frank Delury
Wellsville
N.Y
Philip Zaleneck
West Washington Street
Clinton McLean
P. M. Waite
Richard Rossbacher
Lynn Rice
Mildred Young RN
Don Williams
Elwood Bateus
Late O'Neil
George Stanford, Jr
Esther Snyder
R. N
Louis Jackson
Albert Rosen
Cleveland
Chris Christen~sen
Clymer
Coon
Rosen
Jackson
Lawn Festival at Union City Thursday Evening
The 48rd annual lawn festival at St. Teresa's church Union City will be held on the church lawn Thursday evening with lively planning and strong advance ticket sales. The Coleman Band of Union City will provide music for the event and expect strong attendance from Corry and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
St. Teresa's Church
Church Lawn
Coleman Band
Corry
Wietnity
B M Club Picnic at Mead Park Honors Visitor
The B M Club held a Mead Park picnic with Mr Glib hosting a fried meal in honor of Mrs Paul Quintists from Philadelphia who is visiting the city. Attending ladies included Mrs Har vid Brows Mrs Dan Caldwall Mrs M S Reynolds Ms Kathryn Abbey Mrs Hsther Sethi Mrs Elmer Gilbertson Mrs Leo Mulderwick Ms Buswell Sherman Mrs Harald Catt and Mrs Gulmiisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glib
Mead Park
Paul Quintists
Phil+ aidelobis
City
Harvid Brows
Dan Caldwall
M. S. Reynolds
Kathryn Abbey
Hsther Sethi
Elmer Gilbertson
Leo Mulderwick
Buswell Sherman
Harald Catt
Gulmiisk
Centerville Couple Welcomes Daughter From Heyror Family
A daughter was born Saturday July 1 to Mr and Mrs R P Heyror of Centerville. Mrs Herean formerly Vera Hasbrouck of the city is identified. A baby girl arrived this morning at Corry hospital for Mr and Mrs Paul Steen of East Columbus Avenue. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wil arc Shrove at 328 Essex Street this morning at Carry hospital. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Donald Wiener BD 5 Union City at focal hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Heyror
Centerville
Herean
Vera Hasbrouck
This City
Corry ‘Hospital
Paul Steen
East Columbus Avenue
Donald Wiener
B.D
Union City
N. B. Club Holds Tureen Supper at Mead Park
The N. B. Club met Jest evening at Mead Park for a picnic and outdoor gathering with ten members present. They plan to meet again on Monday evening August 2 at Mrs Donald Carter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Mead Park
Donald Carter
Charles Jackman Honored Before SeaBees Departure
Mrs. Chaves Jackmay s and Mrs. Marjorie Hurst hosted a gathering at their home last evening to honor Charles Jackinih who left for service with the SeaBees. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin King, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackman, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Marr of Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Early Tewinile and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunt, and Richard Hurst of Corry. Jackman was also feted at a dinner in the city last Friday, followed by a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves Jackmay
Marjorie Hurst
Thei
Charles Jackinih
SeaBees
Marvin King
W. H. Jackman
Harley Marr
Sherman
Early Tewinile
Jackie
Robert Hunt
Richard Hurst
Corry
Jackman
Albert Young Enlists in Navy Honored at Farewell Dinner
Albert F. Young left for Navy service and was honored at a 4 dinner hosted by Wesley Howard and Mr and Mrs Oscar Fritz. Guests included Dr. Brynes of Lincoln Nebraska Mrs Har id Howard of Flint Michigan Miss Phyllis Anderson of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Wesley Pierce of Clyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Young
Albert F. Young
Wesley Howard
Oscar Fritz
Mr. Young
Brynes
Lincoln, Neb
Harid Howard
Flint, Mich
Phyllis Anderson
Columbus
Wesley Pierce
Clyner
Penn'a Electric Bowling Team Entertained at Hotel Corry
Bail T. Chery of the Penn a Electric Company hosted a dinner for the Penn a Electric bowling team at the Hotel Corry last evening. The nine team members were joined by HB Andrews and R Saylor of Erie and Arthur Scheppni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bail T. Chery
Pennatria Electric’ Company
Fenn
Hotel Corry
Hb, Andrews
R. ©. Saylor
Af Erie
Arthur Scheppni
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