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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Corry Area Gathering

Ami Manyor Zauenepe hosted friends on West Wayne honoring her visiting sister in law Herman Rubin from Grand Rapids Michigan. Guests included Mrs. Richard Rossbach er Mrs. Sarah Zalneck and others. Local service members and relatives returned from duties in the South Pacific and other assignments, with furloughs and visits to Corry reported among families and guests.

Ami Manyor Zauenepe West Wayne Street Herman Rubin Grand Rapids Mich Richard Rossbacher Sarah Zalneck Loni Merker Frank Kinley Rubin Merle Capwell Frank ‘VanTassel Mh’s George ‘Stanford, Jr Arthur Cochran Gertrude Field VeEtts ‘King Glenn Dickson Wilma Rich Philip Zaleneck Ray Sealise Mo. M Michael Frontera Toronto Ont Niagara Falls Rielued Purcell Erie Corry Purcell Arate Detroit Gerald deSteiger J. Kosmoski James Phillip Patricia Joyce Port Washington L. T J. E. Young Russell Clark Edna Johnson Chautsuqua Ruth Johnson Henry Vincent James Bond Eric Mariam Esther Clark Centerville West Church Street Mis Gwendolyn Kingsley Hes Bone Youngsville Hheir William Mariner Arthur Shamburg A. F Victorville Calif Joseph Shamburg Lincoln Nob Tnez Johnson East Tevine Street Union City Bessie Florence Huntley Richard Powers Jimmy Tdplla Ryn Crown, Pa Chautauqua Lake Frank Balog Sue Matska Garfield Heights Cleveland New York City St. Michael's Russian Church Balog Greenwood Miss Andrew Balog Henry Lyden Snd Jerome O'Hara Mary B. Dempsey

U B Ladies Aid Met Wednesday With Culver Hostess

The U B Church Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon with Culver as hostess. Twelve members and two visitors attended. Mrs John Hanks chaired in her illness absence. A nominating committee named Mrs Louis Nye, Mrs Harris Watrous, and Mrs Allene Doolittle. Red Cross sewing occurred and a salad course was served by the hostess and helpers. Mrs Henry Halfast will host next Wednesday afternoon.

E. E. Bush Doolittle Henry Halfast

Gerry Owen Club Sees Bingo Donation At Meeting

Gerry Owen Club members met at Mrs James Maloney home on Spring Street with bingo as entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs Mayme Maloney and Miss Mary Kay Dyckes, followed by a luncheon. The group adjourned to Altquist 18 for next hosting by Mrs L B Sears and voted a financial contribution to the servicemen's canteen.

Gerry Owen James Maloney Springstreet Mayme Maloney Mary Kay Dyckes Altquist L. B. Sears

Carolyn Sproul to Wed Son of Steel Executive

West Virginia details announce the engagement of Carolyn Sproul to Commander Blaine Fairless, son of U.S. Steel president Benjamin F. Fairless. Miss Sproul, granddaughter of former WV governor H D Hatfield and PA governor William Sproul, is from Atlantic City and Harrisburg. The wedding is planned in San Francisco late July or early August with Dr Roger Tyler officiating.

W- Va Carolyn Sproul West Virginia U. S H. D. Hatfield Blaine Fairless Benjamin F. Fairless U.S. Steel Corp Miss Sproul Hazel Sproul Atlanticity Jack Sproul Harrisburg William Sproul Pennsylvania San Francisco Roger Tyler Trinity Episcopal ‘Church

Resistance of Nazis waning in Italy headline fragment

Fragmented war dispatch notes reduced Nazi resistance in Italy with advances by Fifth and Eighth armies near Ancona and Castellina. Mentions multiple riverine positions, weather delays, and captured towns. also reports new Seneca Nation president Theodore Frants of Corydon, Pa.

Salamanca N. Y Heodore Frants Corydon Seneca Nation of Indians Seneca Camiellos Wilford J. Crouse Quaker Bridge

Threatening Weather Cuts Band Concert Crowd

Unfavorable early evening weather kept the Corry Band crowd smaller than expected for the first summer concert in the series. Park square filled with cars of local residents despite the conditions. The rock band led by Robert Brown received favorable reception, and better weather is hoped for the second concert in two weeks.

Corry Robert Brown

Episcopal Group Enjoys Findley Lake Picnic and Bingo

C. E. Rafter hosted the Lilien Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church at her Findley Lake cottage on Wednesday. About fifty guild members their husbands and church members attended a picnic dinner followed by bingo for evening entertainment.

C. E. Rafter Little Corry Findley Lake Lilien Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Two Newborn Sons Reported in Corry Hospital

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Robert Nichols of Spartansburg R. D. 4, Wednesday noon at Corry Hospital. Another son arrived early today to Mr. and Mrs James Van Guilder of R. D. 1 Clmer at Corry Hospital.

Bor Corry Hospital Robert Nichols R. D Spartansburg James van Guilder Clymer

M M Sorority Plans For New Generation Initiation

Members of the 1944 generation met last evening with Miss Joan Patterson to discuss final initiation week plans. Another meeting will be held July 26 at Miss Barbara Rich's home for final arrangements. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

M.M M. M Joan Patterson Barbara Rich Hastes

N F Club Guests Of Mrs Frank Heath Social Evening

Members of the N F Club gathered at Mrs Frank Heath s home on Prankins street for a social meeting. All but one member attended and a delicious repast was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Nellie Merker on East Pleasant street.

N. F Club Frank Heath Prankins Street Nellie Merker East Pleasant Street

One Hundred Attend Methodist S S Picnic at Canadalla Lake

One hundred members and friends of the Methodist Sunday School attended the annual picnic and outing at Canadalla Lake on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Afternoon activities included bathing boating and games followed by a bountiful picnic luncheon at Marevesan Bench Grounds.

Numarea Methodist Sunday School Canadalla Lake Marevesan Bench

VFW Auxiliary Votes on Purchases for Veterans

The VFW Auxiliary held a meeting at the post home last evening to discuss purchases for veterans including bath robes and alternate shoes for the Soldiers Home. Mrs Haight was elected chaplain to succeed the late Mrs Rauscher. the next meeting was slated for August.

Sateen McMuers W. Auxiliary Brie Haight A. W. Rauscher

On Your Radio Talks and TV Listings Highlight Night

Radio and TV lineup features BLUvidh James Rogers from OPA discussing whether war plants should be sold to private industry. NBC and CBS repeats, Charlie Chunarvana, Those We Love, Crosby and Horton shows, and musical guests Major Bowes Amateur Hour and Vaughn Monroe among others listed with times and stations.

James Rogers Opa Tacormé Wash NBC Charlie Chunarvana Bip Crosby Edward Everett Horton Fete Lovre Deaih Valley Major Bowes Laan Vaughn Monroe Antoni

Households urged to buy beans for canning in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg July 20 House wives in Pennsylvania were advised by Secretary of Agriculture Miles Horst to buy surplus beans now for canning while prices are low to avert wastage. He noted potential over supply in some sections and urged holding back excess purchases. Drought conditions afflicted much of the state as sporadic showers offered limited relief in some areas.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Miles Horst Horst

Erie county youth sent to objectors came

Willy McVoutek son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Buck registered in Erie County Selective Service Board No at Girard was sent to conscientious objectors camp at Bix Platts Elmira after refusing induction. He is a University of Pittsburgh graduate and former General Mills Corp employee in Detroit. Board members cited religious beliefs to justify the noncombatant stance. An outbreak of infantile paralysis in Tioga County has reached 28 cases since May 15 with one death in Wellsboro. Local health officials said Harrisburg sent Dr P J Dickey to assess the situation and vaccination progress.

Hee Willy McVautek Artur P| Buck Erie County Selective Service Board Girard Cmp Bix Plats N.Y Hewr Elmira University of Pittsburgh General Mins Corp Detroit Use Wellshoro Tioga County Willy Fived Utilities P. J. Dickey State Health Department Wellsera Harrisburg Wellssora

Missing German Prisoner Sparks Northeast Search

An intense manhunt continues for German prisoner Tolve near the Jamestown area as authorities, including State Police at Lawrence Park, border patrol, and reserve units, sweep a wide Northeast countryside after a guard reported the escape during a shift at a Sunne sllie Packing Plant. A freight train from Warren to Olea was checked at Quaker Bridge with no trace found.

Jamestown Huon Fie Norlin Corp John Mehallick Lawrence Park Mehallick United States North East Counteyside New York Genteil Nickel Plate Sind Corp Hallick Tolze PEL O'Connor Tolve W. P Pennsylvania Warren Nagi Quaker Bridge Tolee

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