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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1944

Page

4

California arrest shocks film actress in vagrancy case

Police say former film star Miss Palmer, a Reno native, was arrested in Antioch on vagrancy charges after a period of absence since July 14. She pleaded guilty to being penniless with no visible means of support, receiving a $10 fine and suspended sentence.

Emehiooh Gultty Leroy Lander Miss Parmer Justice of Peace Tom Milan Miss Warmer Revo Western State Hospital Steilacoom Wasi

Two Erie WACs Report for Fort Oglethorpe Training

Two Erie district girls report to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia on August 9 for basic Women’s Army Corps training. They are Miss Julia A. Zepka and Miss Helen Pokush from Erie, plus Miss Autumn G. Jortson from Bear Lake. The trio will be entertained by the WAC Mothers’ Association in Pittsburgh before departure.

Erie Fort. Oglethorpe Army Corps Julia A. Zepka Shady Ave Ane Helen Pokush Fleasant Street Autumn G. Jortson Bear Lake

How To Clean Your Sewing Machine Wartime Care Advice

Vivian Brown explains regular oiling and cleaning to keep sewing machines in wartime use in good condition. It covers choosing manufacturer oil, using specific tools, removing dust, and steps to clean shuttle race and bobbin areas, warning against over oil and unskilled tampering.

Vivian Brown Lletto

Initiation Week Set For High School Sorority Class

Plans for the 1943 44 MM High School Sorority initiation are finalized. Selection by ballot will occur at Miss Van Foster’s home 2612 East Washington Street Tuesday evening. Inductions begin Monday evening August 7 at Miss Marjorie Slathery’s 716 North Center Street with a formal installation to close the week at Miss Belly Lundy’s home.

Cliante van Foster East Washington Street Marjorie Slathery North Genter Street Belly Lundy

Party Honors Hammond Bill Hamond for Army Air Corps enlistment

Eighteen friends gathered at the Hammond home last evening to honor Hammond Bill Hamond who has enlisted in the Army Air Corps and leaves Tuesday for training at Lehigh University. The originally planned Mead Park event moved indoors due to weather and featured a Wiener roast and a large cake. Hamond received half of the money presented to him by guests.

Hammond Bill Hamond Army Air Corps Lehigh University Mead Park Hammond Rlw Gues of

Kiwanis Party At Corry Country Club Featured Charity Dance

The Corry Kiwanis Club sponsored a dance at the Corry Country Club last evening to raise funds for under privileged children. Glenn Middleton, Solovox, John Rossbacher on drums, and BUL Harmon on trumpet provided music from 9 to 1. Proceeds are not yet tabulated as members have not reported sales.

Nur Acugenderibg Corry

American Legion Social Evening Draws Members

Members of Elmer CG Carrier Post No 365 American Legion enjoyed a social evening at the post home. A buffet luncheon was served and the proceeds were donated to the servicemen's canteen.

American Legion Elmer CG Carrier Post No. 365 Post

United Brethren Group At Union City Gathering

Twenty one Corry Church of United Brethren in Christ youths attended a Young People’s Societies district gathering in Union City last evening. They were chaperoned by Rev. H. Ray Harris John Westley Lyle Chase and Carl Lyons. Afterward Beverly Carmike and Kay Buckett headed to New York City then Westport Connecticut for visits with Carmike’s sister-in-law Mrs Richard Halfast. Mrs Samuel Hatch and daughter Joan of Milwaukee are visiting Corry and Mrs Hetch’s mother Mrs Bert Howard on West Washington street.

Corry Beverly Carmike Kay Buckett New York City Westport New York

Local visitors gather in Corry for weekend visits and bereavement

Lt George Jackson from 4 AP visits Corry from fils bale at Puddle Cold son of Ny and Mrs Louis Jackson of Bier Street. Mrs Harry Bartow and daughter Miss Harriet Bartow arrive from Pulitau tawney Pa to stay with Rev C F Hildebrand family. Mrs Bartow is Hildebrand’s mother. Mrs Hildebrand and Gaughta Constange plan to return to Punssutawney Monday. Miss Mildred Helfost of Spartansburg was overnight guest of Mrs George Carnicke. Capt E Guignon stationed at Columbus visits due to death of his mother Mrs Flore Guigtion in Philadelphia Thursday. body to be buried in city. Mr and Mrs Albert Childs return from vacation in Pavilion NC. arrived in Corry last evening. Miss Bertha Schreus leaves for Hirle for weekend with friends. Mrs G J Braley of Jamestown visits Mr and Mrs Oscar Frit on North Center Street. Braley a former Corry resident who operated an antique shop here. Rev H Henry Thorhauer of Worthington Pa, Rev Charles Schlotter of Worthington Lutheran, Rev Norman G Webster of Worthington United Presbyterian, and Rev Charles Maier of Avonmore Pa visit Rave C Hildebrand and family. Mrs Richard Nichols arrives from Pittsburgh for weekend with mother-in-law Bertha Nichols at 248 Worth Street. Miss Barbara Orn cadet nurse at Philadelphia General Hospital arrives and will stay ten days. Miss Orn is daughter of Mr and Mrs VE Orn. Accompanied by Miss Lucy Whitford who heads to Titusville after.

George Jackson Louis Jackson Bier Street Harry Bartow Doughiter Harriet Bartow Pulitautawney C. F. Hildebrand Bartow Hildebrand Bildebrand Albert Childs Spring Street Pavilion N. C Corry Bertha Schreus Hirle G. J. Braley Jamestown Oscar Frit North Center Street Braley H. Henry Thorhauer Worthington Charles Schlotter Worthington Lutheran Church Norman G. Webster United Presbyterian Charles Maier Avonnyoore Lucy Whitford Titusville

Local leaders attend postwar planning forum in Brantland

E T Chery and Robert A Out join a regional meeting in Brantaln Thursday evening to study postwar planning procedures. Seventy five representatives from North western Pennsylvania communities attend the forum organized by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Ted Everett TeWinkls visits from Cahip Campbell Ry and arrives for a furlough with friends in Clymer. Mrs Homer Bulard leaves for Buffalo for the weekend.

E. T. Chery Robert A. Out Sianey Elston A. J. Scheppner Brantaln Thursady Wening Franklin Chamber of ‘Commerce Pennsylvania Ted Everett TeWinkls Clymer Homer Bulard Buffalo

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS Blue MU SBS MBS Listings

On Saturday night the schedule features NBC programs such as They Call Me Joe Abie's Trish Rose Barn Dance Can You Top This Grand Ole Opry and Beardsley Rumi on Post War Taxes CBS offers Mrs Miniver Kenny Baker Sophie Tucker Smallaard Hits Jesdlea Drsgonette and Beardsley Rumi. Blue Network presents Music America Loves Early American Dances Boston Tanglewood Festival Guy Lombardo Morton Downey Army Service Forces. MBS lists American Eagle Club Cisco Kid Chicago Theater Prince of Pathos Shady Valley Barn Dance new series.

NBC Joe Abie CBS Mrs. Miniver Kenny Baker Sophie Tucker Jesdlea Drsgonette Beardsley Rumi America Boston

Bracken Etter Logan French Orcult Birth Notices

A series of birth notices from Corry residents. Lt. Robert M. Bracken and Mrs. Bracken announce a son born last evening at Corry Hospital. Clif ford Etter and family welcome a son born this morning at the focal hospital. John Logan and wife report a daughter born this morning at Corry Hospital. Paul French and wife announce a son born this morning at Corry Hospital. George N Orcult and wife report a daughter born July 28 at a Cleveland hospital.

John Logan R. D Corry Corry Hospital Cleveland George N. Orcult East Frederick Street

$50,000 Damage Case Against Erie Place

A $50,000 lawsuit will be filed in Erie county courts over a January 16 accident at Sport land, an amusement parlor at 5th and State streets. Seven year-old Fred Tighe was struck in the chest by a 22 caliber bullet from a gun in a target game, damaging a left collar bone and requiring 30 days hospitalization. Plaintiff Elizabeth Tighe, on behalf of her son, names Harry Krieger as defendant.

Sportland 5Th and State Streets Erie County Elizabeth Tighe Fred Thomas Joseph Barber Herry Krieger Sportfind

North East to Begin Work on Water Pipeline

North East officials told borough council that work on the new water pipeline will start Monday morning with clearing of the right of way. The council accepted a $13,197 bid for iron pipe from Keystone Construction Company, discarding a lower $12,975.81 Translite bid due to emergency and altitude needs. If iron pipe orders arrive Wednesday, shipments may begin Friday from Philadelphia. Keystone promises water flow within 30 days of pipe receipt.

North East Philadelphia Barn Council Keystone Construction Company of Meadville

Anna Post Mars Dies After Friday Afternoon Visit

Anna Post Mars died late Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Viola Clark in R D 1. Born February 27 1870 in Michigan she moved with her husband Covell H Post to a Corry area farm in 1892 and lived nearby for the rest of her life. She leaves her husband three sons Arthur H Post Claire A Post and Manley A Post a daughter and nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a nephew Nelson Groover. The body is at Bracken Keating Funeral Home where friends may call. Services will be held Monday at 2 pm from the funeral home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery Union City.

Alts Viola Clark R. D Post Michigan Corry Kane Hodge Moose Covell H. Post Mrs. Clark Arthur H. Post Royal Oak Mich Claire A. Post Manley A. Post Erle Cee Nelson Groover Bracken-Keating Evergreen Cemetery Union City

PRR Trainman Dies in Caboose Near Brocton

P A Phillips of OM City Hagmin for the Pennsylvania Railroad was found dead in the caboose of an eastbound freight train near Brocton at 8 40 am. Officials say probable heart attack. Conductor J H Shingledicker found him after whistle call. Coroner William Crandall of Westfield opened an inquest and Dr L Schwabe to perform post mortem. Survived by two daughters and a son.

P. A. Phillips OM City Hagmin Pennsylvania Railroad Brocton Pridey Phillips J. H. Shingledicker William Crandall Westfield L. Schwabe

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