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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1942

Page

4

Mrs Alexander Boag Hosts Bridge Party With Awards

Mrs. Alexander Boag entertained at a bridge gathering on West Park Place last evening. Winners of the play were Mrs. William Swan and Dr. Mrs. George Orelil, along with Mrs. James Lewis and Mrs. William Lombard. Guests included numerous local ladies, and the color scheme featured pastel pink and blue.

Alexander Boag West Park Place William Swan George Orelil James Lewis William Lombard H. Pain Richard Powers K. C

Meena Birthday Party at South Second Avenue

Meena celebrated her fifth birthday at home on South Second Avenue with a club social gathering. Mrs. Ream McEiroy hosted as friends and family, including Kerstetter and Kolstee families, arrived with candy and balloons. Refreshments featured pink and white decorations and Kirliney cake with lemonade and ice cream.

Sree Seomaauy Ream McEiroy South Second Fivenue Frank Jerry Adrienne Kerstetter Wallace Kerstetter John Sally Kolstee Jack Kolstee Mary Phyllis Eider Gus Eder Shirley Zalmeck Milton Zalzneck Suzanne Nancy McEiroy Nanty

M M Sorority Holds Meeting at Virginia Taylor Home

Members of the M M Sorority met at Miss Virginia Taylors home at 119 Maple Avenue last evening. Seven members attended and tentative plans for the initiation program were discussed. Present were Misses Mary Lou Patterson Jean Yohe Janet Vanderhoff Ruth Lindsley Florence Beckwith and Grace Hoylen. Refreshments were served.

M. M Virginia Taylor Maple Avenue Nery Mary Lou Patterson Jean Yohe Janet Vanderhoff Ruth Lindsley Florence Beckwith Grace Hoylen

Dentist Leaving For Army Honored At Farewell Party

Dr. Paul 5. Weed and Dr. B. B. Mosher attended a farewell party at Trieman's Grove near Wal Dameer Park honoring Erie County Dental Society members. Dr. R. J. Sample of Erie will enter the Army on August 1 as a major. Forty dentists attended the event.

Army Paul 5. Weed B. B. Mosher Trieman’s Grove Waldameer Park Erie County Dental ‘Society R. J. Sample Erie

Ice Cream Social Attended by About 150 in Local Group

A Methodist church group held an ice cream social on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roger on East Main Street last evening with about 150 people in attendance. Ice cream cake and coffee were served, and tables were decorated with Bowers. The next group meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 3.

Ernest Roger East Main Street

Leona Barton Honored On Tenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Lee Barton East Washington street honored their daughter Leona on her tenth birthday at a party at their home recently. Games were played with prizes awarded. Sandwiches lemonade ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Frith Betsy Lopus Joan Miles David Harvey Robert Blakely Valeda Barton Coletta Barton. Miss Barton received many nice gifts.

Leona Barton Lee Barton East Washington Street Leona Frith Betsy Lopus Joan Miles David Harvey Robert Blakely Valeda Coletta Barton Miss Barton

Births Reported for Slye and Allen Families

A son named A.son was born at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Victor Slye. The mother previously known as Miss Lillian Desmond is mentioned. A daughter Martha Jean was born to Mr and Mrs Wesley Allen at Williamsport hospital on July 24. Mr Allen is a former Cortyite.

A.son Corry Hospital This Moon Victor Slye Slye Lillian Desmond Martha Jean Wesley Allen Williamsport Hospital Mr. Allen

Radio Schedule Highlights Classic Era Programs Tonight

Broadcast listings show NBC-4 lineup including The Thin Man adventures and Kay Kyser at 10. CBS offers Navy Band and Engineer at War, with harmonica by John Sebastian and Farm and Home, while MBS features Miss Meade's Children and Mutual Goes Calling. Multiple stations announce program times and special segments.

NBC Kay Kyser Green Valley U. S.A New Time Nelson Eddy Dr. Christian Shirley ‘Temple Holland Manhattan Basin St. Swing Goldman Bend Gary Moore Ft. Bragg John Sebastian Harmonica Prescott Miss Meade's Mutual Goes Calling Willard Trio

Paint Stains On Washable Material Remove With Turpentine

Paint stains will usually come off washable material if carefull rubbed with turpentine applied on a soft cloth. If the stains are stubborn, cover them with turpentine, roll up for half an hour or longer, then wash out in the usual way with soapy hot water.

Sunday School Picnic At Mead Park Sees Prizes Won

Doug Loe Ho e Ana Watts of the Junior Department led a planless Mead Park gathering Tuesday afternoon with Miss Toulse Mount directing games stunts and swimming. Prizes went to David Duke Ray Amy Marilyn Wallace Caral Mae Cochran and Charles McCray. At five o'clock children enjoyed a picnic dinner. Other instructors and officers assisted Miss Mount including Jean McInnes Mrs Walter Scott Mrs Wilfred Sutton Miss Helen Heckwich Mrs 5 Wallace Mrs J W Rickers and Mrs Douglas Rovelle.

Doug Lol Hoe Ana Watts Presbyterian Sunday School Planless Mead Park Toulse Mount Sarge David Duke Ray Amy Marilyn Wallace Caral Mae Cochran Charles McCray Miss Mount Jean McInnes Walter Scott Wilfred Sutton

Rotary Hears Talk On Life in Mexico

Regular Rotary meeting in Corry featured Claude Hulet of Ann Arbor Mich as guest speaker. He shared experiences from his brief time studying in Mexico, noting them as very interesting. The club announced a meeting time change for August from Tuesday evening at 6 15 to Tuesday noon at

Corry Claude Hulet Ann Arbor Mich Huet Mexico

Nursing Class Dines at Mead Park Following Exam

Red Cross Home Nursing class of fifteen members enjoyed a tureen dinner at Mead Park last evening. Fifteen members received examination papers with good grades. Mrs. Carter received a gift from the group and they adjourned to Crocus's Ice Cream Parlors at the close of the evening.

Sui Red Cross Mead Park

Beb Ma Dems Meet at Mrs Piccirillo Home

Beb Ma Dems gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Michael Piccirillo's Gould Street home. Five hundred was played with prizes won by Mrs. John Walsh and Mrs. George McMahon. Hostess served a salad luncheon. Guests included several Corry and Titusville residents.

Has Job Explaining to Wife During Blackout War

In wartime Massachusetts a snowband excuse prompts wardens to fetch a policeman to explain to a wife why her husband will not leave the lawn. The scene humorously notes the tension between duty and domestic insistence on mowing during siren tests.

Job Eroc'tion Mass Enoch

Worst Pests Fests Target Baby Mollis Weevils and Mice

A note lists pests ranked as the worst offenders affecting onieind. It highlights baby mollis, weevils, ter mites and mice as primary threats, warning of persistent issues from these pests.

Titusville Warns of Water Shortage

July 20 reports hot weather driving sharp rise in city water use. Supt. J. M. Tight and Chief Engineer F. J. Rand warn that continued heat without rain could lower well levels to serious point. About 4,000,000 gallons pumped daily for days as 10,000 residents use water. waste suspected from open spigots and cooling sinks. Inspection may be needed to locate leaks and waste.

Titusville J. M F. J. Rand Supt. Light Sunset Heights Light

Civilian Protection Corps Urged To Become Permanent

Albany July 49 Mayor Dugan of Olean told Governor Lehman that the Civilian Protection Corps should be made a permanent organization. He said the corps aided flood relief and helped in emergencies, stressing wide local support and praise for state agencies.

Albany Weaikinn Evan D. Dugan Olean Lehman Civilian Protection Corps Dugan Monee Beauthchuy Curin

Berlin Faces Threat of Channel Invasion During World War II

Berlin warned of a possible cross channel invasion as Germany rushes to prepare. RAF bombers attacked Germany and western Europe while Soviet forces sharpened their drive toward Rostov and the Caucasus. Russian reports claim German divisions moved from France to the Soviet front and fighting intensified along the Don and Manych crossings.

Germany Berlin Russia Russian High Command France RAF Belgium Holland Adolf Hitler Caucasus Rostov Kustichenko Rostov Baku Voronezh Upper Don Hitler Lower Don Manych Sal

Baseball Scores and Notes From The Dodgers Browns Cardinals

Reported baseball results show the Cubs beating the Pirates 9-1 and the Browns, Reds, and Giants winning. Highlights include a three hit game for a Boston starter and notable defensive miscues by Washington.

Cubs Boston Pirates Cleveland Dobsone Lagby de New York Bonham Annes Fashington Louis

Fragments Spark Unclear Report From Local Desk

A garbled OCR snippet hints at a transportation or sports note with mentions of jets and a facility. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable. the fragment leaves the event and entities uncertain.

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