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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1942

Page

4

Shreve Feted at Birthday Party by Friends on Liberty Street

Lauren O, Shreve was surprised by a birthday party hosted by friends at his Liberty Street home on Tuesday night. Guests included Miss Frances Woodworth, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Madees Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Willard Shreve, Miss Ann Courteen, Elder Bowers, Harry Burton, Allen Burton, and Robert Woodworth. music games and refreshments completed the event.

Lauren Shreve Liberty Street Frances ‘Woodworth Howard ‘Madees, Jr Willard Shreve Ann Courteen Elder Bowers Harry Burton Allen Burton Robert Woodworth Nice Pitts

Lois MacIntyre the Atlantic class sailing champion

Lois MacIntyre, 24, a famed yachtswoman from the MacIntyre clan, leads in heavy weather aboard the 30 foot Crus han as she defends national and local women’s sailing titles. Born in New York and raised across Cranford and Riverside, she learned to sail, boat, and build from an early age and aims to win the YHAs Atlantic class championship, potentially becoming the first woman champion in that class.

Loly Macintyre Lois Crugshen Haclog Long Island Sound Pappy Tess New York Cran-ford New Jersey Riverside Conn Ahoy MacIntyre Ben @Kinchan MacIntyres YHA

Mrs Everett Legters Hosts East Main Street Shower

Mrs Everett Legters of Warren hosted a party at her East Main Street home last evening, with Mrs Baal Meeranasi James TenHaken and others attending. Guests wore yellow and white attire as a two course simple refreshment was served, and Mrs Legters received many small gifts.

Everett Legters Warren Wari Baal Meeranasis James TenHaken Ford Twagtors Harold Tre Clymer Jamestown

Rebekah Lodge Plans Friday Picnic at Besson Home

The Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting with twenty five members present. A short business session set plans for a Friday afternoon lawn picnic at Mrs. George Besson’s home on West Washington Street.

Rebekahs Besson Rebekah Lodge George Besson West Washington Street

Corry Band to Present Evening Concert in City Park

Corry band director Robert F. Brown announced a concert this evening at 8 p.m. in City Park. The program features marches, solos, and other band favorites from the arranged program.

Corry Robert FE. Brown

Mrs. Richard Winans Honored by Friends Shower Hostess Leads

Mary Sturdevant hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Fifth Street home honoring Mrs. Richard Winans. Guests played games and enjoyed a salad lunch. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Tripp and Misses Helen Reyda Jeanette Baressi Maude Porter Dorothy Ondus and Mary Jean Roach. Each guest received a corsage.

Mary Sturdevant Fifth Street Richard Winans

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices populate community page

A flurry of social updates fills the day as Mrs Glenn Alden returns to Jamestown after a brief visit with her in laws and relatives. Mrs William Randall accompanied Miss Louise Ellsworth to Cleves, Miss Ellsworth remains hospitalized, and several families report travel to Canton Erie Ontario and Columbus for visits and errands. Mrs Myron Miller travels from Columbus RD 1 after observing recent food area damage, while Mrs Earl Button and son Carlyle with Misses Dorothy and Virginia Burrows motor to Bests Bug and New Cumberland to see Pvt Clifford Button. Mrs Morton Brooks from Buffalo visits her parents at the Columbus cottage. Mrs Fleming Stearns and Paul Fleming attend business in Erie, and Miss Shirley Snowiss visits from Williamsport to see her brother Samuel Snowiss. Mrs H L Wissinger and Ada Wissinger return from a two week trip to Ontario Canada. Several women attend the Republican County Committee Women’s Picnic at Glenwood Park, Erie, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Grady with son Jimmy arrive from Detroit to visit B E York. Miss Eileen Grady accompanies to Titusville to visit grandparents. Mr and Mrs P Smiley of Union City visit D C Smiley. Mrs Anna Westerberg and Miss Mildred Westerberg of Chicago come to visit P K Swanson and Tummly of Columbus.

Bileworth Myron Miller Columbus RD. 1 Allegany and Olean Earry Button Carlyle Dorothy Vingin Burrows Bug New Cumberland Clifford Button Morton Brooks Buffalo Charles Hubert William Fleming Raymond Stearns Paul Fleming Erie Shirley Snowiss Williamsport Samuel Snowiss HL. Wissinger Ada Wissinger Ontario Canada Austin H. J. Nef Ralph Vanderhof George Keefe Republican County Glenwyood Park Arthur Grady Jimmy Detroit Mich

W. G. T. U. Meeting at Mrs Brooks Home

The W. G. T. U. met at Mrs Stephen Brooks home on Hast Boutstreet Tuesday July 2nd with songs devotions readings and a discussion of liquor traffic. Officers for the session were postponed and Grace Grice was made life member. A committee was formed to draft a letter to ministers and public men. The WCTU presented The Amusing Story of Repeal to Corry Public Library. Refreshments followed and the meeting closed with benediction.

W. G.T.U Stephen Brooks Hast Boutstreet Roosevelt Bud Robinson W. ¥. Johnson Brooks Jolson Grace Grice Fletcher Dobyn Corry

Priy Robert Wotus Honored at Italian American Club Party

Robert Wotus was honored last evening at the Italian American Club before leaving for the Army. Miss Marie DeMauri Mrs Hagel DeMauri and Mrs Paul Janosco hosted a dinner at six thirty with a patriotic cake and red white blue decorations. The Wick Brothers orchestra from Jamestown provided music as about fifty guests attended. The group included a monetary gift presented to Pvt Wotus.

Bou Ueouery Wouus Marie DeMauri Hagel DeMauri Paul Janosco Wick Brothers’ Orchestra Jamestown Pvt Wotus

WCTU State Convention Set for Uniontown in September

Harrisburg reported that the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will stress aiding the war effort at its state convention in Uniontown from September 17 through 21. State president Mrs. Ella B. Black presided over planning meetings with officers and committee members including Mrs. Berthalee Broyles, Mrs. Catherine Wisder, Miss Linnie J. Long, Mrs. Belen Wilkines, Mrs. Ida Ridington, and Mrs. John B. Pennington.

WCTU Uniontown Associated Press Harrisburg Women's Christian Temperance Union Ella B. Black Beaverdale Berthalee Broyles Btque College Vict

Corry Hospital Births Report Two New Daughters

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Pesch of Hiceville Pa in the Corry Hospital during the evening. Mrs Desch Wir formerly Miss Myrtle Barn is named as mother. A daughter was born to Mrs and Mrs John Kowalaki of Corry R D 2 in the same hospital last evening.

Corry John Kowalaki Corry R

Rotary Speaker Frank Loveland Recalls Early Club History

Frank M Loveland spoke at the regular Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Cory last evening. He was the second president of the local club, serving in 1992 94, and described incidents and the International Rotary’s world peace work. He also recited his poem The Path. A brief directors meeting followed.

Frank M. Loveland Rotary Frank Loveland Rotary Club Hotel Cory Loveland International Rotary

Good Samaritan Class Picnic At Lake LeBoeuf

The Good Samaritan Sunday school class at the Methodist church held a picnic at Lake LeBoeuf last evening with fifteen attendees. After supper, they enjoyed skating. Edna Johnson served as president and general chairman of the gathering. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18.

Good Samaritan The Methodist Church Lake LeBoeuf Edna Johnson

Radio schedule highlights for Thursday night listings

A dense rail of radio programming across networks outlines Tonight’s lineups from NEC to MBS. Highlights include Adventures of Thin Man Dramas and Kay Kyser’s Hour on NBC CBS and Blue networks with musicals, dramas and band performances.

Nec Dough Re Miquiz Kay Kyser CBS Nelson Eddy Dr. Christian Shirley Temple Basin St Goldman Garry Moore Grenadier Guards Chateau Hogan YEC Army Air Force Band Brush Creek Way U.S. Navy Hillbillies MBS Kentucky School Shady Valley Parks Quaker City Brivollties

Amici Sewing Circle to Name Officers at Next Meeting

The Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren church gathered at Mrs. Ravert Davis's home on West Wayne Street Tuesday afternoon with eight members present. A nominating committee was formed to present nominees for the election planned for August at Mrs. William Hal fest's home. Members on the committee were Mrs. B. Y. McClintont, Mrs. Marshall Sherwood, and Mrs. G. T. Hagman. Sewing, visiting, and refreshments followed.

Amici Sewing Circle The United Brethren Church Ravert Davis West Wayne Street William Halfest B. Y. McClintont Marshall, Sherwood G.T. Hagman

N B Club Meets With Ella Belle Roschie

The N B Club gathered at Ella Belle Roschie's West Band street home Monday evening for a short business meeting, games, and visiting. Prizes went to Mrs Byron Fitch Mrs Martin McGraw and Mrs Sherman Baker. A Mead Park picnic is planned for Monday evening July 27 with birthday gifts presented. Mrs Fitch will host the next meeting on August 3.

Wha Belle Osene N. B. Club West Band Street Byron Fitch Martin McGraw Sherman Baker Mead Park Fitch Ithie Club

Mrs Gordon Shampoe Entertains at Shower

Mrs Gordon Shampoe hosts a social shower with guests enjoying games and refreshments. Mrs Shamapos assisted by Mrs at Marsh served treats to attendees. Mrs Spoon attended a moment describing twelve gifts and gentle chatter among friends at the Marsh event.

Mrs. Gordon Shampoe Shamapos At Marsh Spoon Robert Spoon Gordon Shampoe

The Secon Ball League This Week in Campaign Attll

The league shows signs of revival as teams unite toward the night match. Pitches state new mound plans and contenders rise while early losses temper hopes. Early rivalries flare as families prepare to watch local teams in a tight season.

Secon Ball League

Fragmentary sports note hints at team struggles and rebounds

A garbled game snippet mentions a team facing challenges, high scoring plays, and a late surge. References to players, a rival like the Yankees, and a tense finish imply a close contest with momentum swings, though key details are unclear.

Fragmentary sports note hints at players and scores

Fragmentary words show names and counts about Hemsley, Hasne, Fa and Bs ville. Mentions immediate action and possible possession shows a partial game context with unclear details.

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