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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
5
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Pittsburgh July 22 Herbert D Vogel in charge of the U S Engineers office here for three years disclosed he will be transferred to an undisclosed destination on July 29 Col Gilbert Van B Wilkes former Philippines stationed officer and ROTC head at the University of Illinois Urbana arrived today The Pentagon building which Whouses Wear Department workers Pinas a cubic volume of 90 748 000 feet
Elmer Davis director of the Office of War Information arrived in London to visit the OWI branch and indicated the propaganda line for the next Allied offensive was already in mind but would not disclose details. Graves Gravilated John Graves of Chicago found his upstairs study window stuck and opened it, then fell 15 feet to the pavement, escaping with minor bruises.
Hospital staff honored Superintendent William Coon with a spaghetti supper in Corry Hospital dining room due to bad weather. Guests included Miss Mildred Young hostess, doctors, nurses, and staff, plus numerous visiting relatives and friends. A terrace extension was used later for the reception.
William Jamieson, nee Eva B Rich, was complimented at a dinner party by twenty five W W Auxiliary members at the post home on West Washington Street. Pink sweet peas candles and a bride’s cake decorated the table. Mrs Jamieson received a floor lamp as a gift. The dinner followed by a routine meeting. Next meeting set for Wednesday August ath.
A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mountain on Pranklin Street celebrated his upcoming army service. Relatives and friends enjoyed cards and bingo with Mrs. Allen Hasbrouck and Mrs. Glennis Warner winning awards. Mountain received a fountain pen and pencil set, and a later tune served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glennis Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hasbrouck, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sheffer, Mr. and Mrs. Mountain and son Merton, and others.
Miss Elaine Patterson and John McMahon were married in a quiet ceremony at St. Teresa's rectory Union City at seven o clock. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Mynford Williams both of Unity City. They will reside at 112 East Frederick Street after a short wedding trip. Both graduates of Gerry High School 1992 and 1940, they work at Aero Supply Manufacturing Co Inc.
Mrs Walter Rhodes hosted nine boys for Harold Rhodes five birthday celebration Wednesday afternoon at her Wright street home. Guests enjoyed an afternoon with gifts and favors while Harold received several birthday presents. Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Arthur Storer served birthday lunch with sauce, ice cream and cake to the attendees. The guests included Billy Storer Paul Crowell Walter Wolfe Freddie Broskman Johnny Seamens Jimmy Powers Phillip Hunbut Billy Corbin and Charles Rhodes.
NBC signs five year extension for exclusive Rose Bowl radio broadcasts starting this year. War interference remains a stated caveat. Evening lineup lists NBC programs including Blind Date Wings of Music and Crosby Show.
If you clean rugs at home remove every particle of soap. Remainder can turn rancid and cause disintegration of the backing.
Norma Jean Nantes daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald G Nantes hosted a theatre party for friends after a Rex Theatre matinee. The girls then gathered at the Nantes home on West Church Street for a social hour and a birthday luncheon with a patriotic centerpiece. Guests included Bobby Dickson Betty Barnes Betty Johnson Phyllis Peterson Joan Miles Marilyn Denton Norma May Beverly Rauscher Colletta McClintock Carol Cochran Nancy Moore and Janet Mackinheant.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge held a picnic yesterday at Mrs. P. Swanson’s Columbus home. A tureen dinner followed by yard games, visiting and sewing provided a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Swanson, soon moving to Erie, received a farewell gift of glasses and a water pitcher.
Mrs Guy Bennink of South Center street hosted the A B Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren in Christchurch yesterday afternoon. The brief business meeting was followed by Red Cross sewing. The next meeting will be Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Carrie Faynes on North Center street with elections of officers for the ensuing year. refreshments were served.
The N. F. Club enjoyed an outdoor picnic at Mead Park yesterday afternoon. Attending members included Mrs. Frank Heath, Mrs. Nellie Merker, Mrs. Harry Alexander, Mrs. Walter Auer, and Miss Hazel Weeks. Mrs Minnie Bogart was a guest of the club.
Nancy De Marigny vows to stand by Alfred De Matigny amid murder charges in the bludgeoning death of Sir Harry Oakes. She questions the accusation, says the case may go to the highest court if convicted, and denies her father objected to the marriage. The couple faced the Nassau jail after two visits as De Matigny awaited a preliminary hearing following Oakes’s death.
Corry veteran Pvt Grice shares memories of Guadalcanal and Marine training in New River North Carolina praising the Marine corps discipline and effectiveness. He notes American war aims and Navy superiority while recounting jungle combat and a lone hand to hand encounter. He recalls Pfc Louis Radecki Corp Max Gregory and Corp James Soggs with ties to Henderson airfield fighting scene.
A son born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Evan J. Zermer of 1014 East Washington Street at Corry Hospital. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitch at the local hospital this morning. The Wetten General and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Croscutt of R. D. 4 Corry welcomed a baby yesterday weighing seven and three quarters pounds. Mrs. Croscutt was formerly Dorothy Birlingame.
Refore finally was taken from the Japs. The Cory boy suffered his fist attack of malaria while at Guad alcanal and finally was hospitalized in Australi. He suffered seventeen recurrent attacks and stills receiv ing treatment for the fever. He repoled the entire Southwest Pacific with its dense jungles and hot, stuffy weather a natural breeding pace of the disease. Pie. Grice some here from the Gayal Hospital near Riverside CAL, where he received treatment, follow ing return to the States late in June. He will go an eastern mal hospital for further observation fol lowing his furlough visit to his home but right now is enjoying his home and parents, and Mom's cooking.
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