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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1944

Page

5

Miss Inez Fitch Hosts Union City Club Event

Miss Inez Fitch of Union City entertained a club meeting at her home with awards for games and contests won by Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand. She served a two salad dessert luncheon to a list of attendees including Mrs. Dahlstrand, Mrs. Porter Ailer, Mrs. H. Skinner, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. VanTassel, Miss Rowe, Miss Merker from Corry, Mrs. Joslin, Mrs. Ottaway and Miss Rouse.

Inez Fitch Misa Inez Fitch Union City Rders Alton Dahlstrand Dahlstrand Porter Ailer H. Skinner E. J. ‘Tobias Frank VanTassel Helen Rowe Lena Merker Corry Wilmer Joslin John Ottaway Charlotte Rouse

Local Residents Return from Trips and Visits in Corry

Many Corry residents and relatives are noted visiting and holidaying in nearby towns. George and Ruth Mock arrive from Detroit for a wedding trip and a stay with Ruth's parents. Other visits include the Wolcott family from Erie, Jamestown travelers, and relatives from Detroit and Kane spending time in Corry.

Dinner Honors Two From Corry Jamestown Girls

Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corp officers met at Tarbell's on the Corry Union City road for a dinner honoring Mrs. Charles Racks Jr nee Heanor Speck whose marriage occurred May 1. The group enjoyed a chicken and steak menu and the honorees received a crystal wedding gift. Mrs. Robert Parson, departing from the Corry office, was also presented with a gift.

Corry-Jamestown Corry-Jamiestown Mfg. Corp Tarbell’s Corry Union City Road Charles Racks Jr Heanor Speck Robert Parson Wvlio The Corry-dames Towin

Jr High Style Show At Cony Junior High Tonight

Seventh to ninth grade girls present the third annual style show at 7:30 on the lawn of the practice house if weather permits. If not, the program moves inside the practice house. Girls model apparel handmade during the term. parents and friends invited. no admission charged.

Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta Pinafore Promotes Junior High Tuesday

A junior high theater presenting H.M.S. Pinafore Tuesday evening June 6 marks one of Corry sub-high’s most elaborate student productions. Under Mus H Lynn Rice, Ralph Dewey will present certificates, Principal Harold Wolfe delivers remarks, and the school song closes. The re cessional is by the Neshulioe High Orchestra. A large cast and understudies perform Buttercup Ralph Rackstraw Captain Corcoran Josephine Sir Joseph and others with many Sisters, Aunts, Sailors and Marines in this community event. Admission by card only due to crowd size, limited to auditorium capacity.

Corry Mus H. Lynn Rice Simerintentient Ralph Dewey Prinipal Harold G. Wolfe

Parties Planned For Miss Dorotha Mae Rickers

Miss Dorotha Mae Rickers prepares for her June 24 wedding to Chief Petty Officer 1 G Willis. A pre wedding miscellaneous shower is hosted by Dr Frederick B Hunhauser in Erie at East 11th Street. A further party Thursday evening honors Mrs Rickers and departing servicemen John Rickers Jr and Charles Rainesula at the First Presbyterian Church.

Dorotha Mae Rickers Prederick B. Hunhauser East 1Th Street Erie Miss Rickers G. Willis First Presbyterian John Rickers, Jr Charles Rainesula

New York's First June Wedding At 12:15 A.M.

Estelle Winwood, actress, and Robert H. Henderson, Toronto theater director, were married at 12:15 a.m. in the Church of the Covenant in what may be the city’s first June wedding. Attending were Tallulah Bankhead and David McKay.

New York Aenginiet Poa Sew York Dume Estelle Winwond Robert H. Henderson Toronto Canada Church of the Covenant

Hospital Auxiliary Final Meeting Monday Frening

Carry sospray Auxiliary will hold their final meeting of the season this Monday evening at 6 15 p m at the ward home for tureen supper. There is no solicitation and members should bring tureen, table service and sandwiches. If weather permits the meal will be served on the nurses patio otherwise in the hospital dining room. The business meeting will follow the supper with final reports. Attendance is encouraged.

Smcuibers Carry Sospray War Home

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Sherman Ding at Center Street Home

Mes. Sherman Spaulding Rodney Knowtton Mrs wife Williams and Mrs. Harry entertained at the former's home at 5344 North Center Street Mousey evening honoring their sister and daughter Mrs. Sherman ding who observed her inn The party played Give Sundred during the evening and honors were won by Mrs. Leon' Rool Mrs. Margaret Naylor and Miss Jeannette Baresi A dessert luncheon was served to three guests others being Mrs. Charles Jackman Miss Gertrude Crowell Miss Jare Feléhus Missis Delores with Kathryn Greene Mrs. Frank Schrader Mrs. Joseph Gronistar Mrs. Harmon McElroy and Mrs. Blof Dahl The guest of honor received several lovely gifts from her friends

Mes Sherman Spaulding Rodney Knowtton Wife Williams Harry North Center Street Shermanding Leon’ Rool Margaret Naylor Jeannette Baresi Charles Jackman Gertrude Crowell Jare Feléhus Missis Delores Kathryn Greene Frank Schrader Joseph Gronistar Harmon McElroy Blof Dahl Uhonay

Promotion rehearsal invites friends to junior high event

Parents and friends of the promotion class are invited to a rehearsal of the ninth grade promotion exercises. The operetta M S Pinafore directed by Mrs. Lucille Rice features a cast of freshmen. Tickets priced with limited auditorium seating will be issued to each promotion class member for guests.

Eur Une Lucille Rice

Miss Carolyn McCray Honored by Friends at West Church Street

Mrs Edward Hilliker and Miss Charlotte Breed hosted a social evening for bride elect Miss Carolyn McCray. Guests enjoyed visiting and dancing with a salad course served later. Attending friends presented many gifts to McCray from Jugnita Crowell Doris McCray Joan Breed Rose Clabbatt Frances Wade Marion Othaway Hawel Hogue.

Carolyn McCray Charlotte Breed Edward Hilliker Ronald Webb West Church Street Jugnita Crowell Doris McCray Joan Breed Rose Clabbatt Frances Wade Marion Othaway Hawel Hogue North Hast

Home League Plans Birthday Party With Torch Bearers

The Ladies' Home League of the Salvation Army met in the recreation rooms for a devotional service themed God Our Satyawon. A prayer for men in service closed the session, followed by light refreshments. Next week the meeting moves to Monday evening for the monthly birthday party with Torch Bearers.

Ladies’ Home League The Salvation Army Ohi

Fitzgerald Cobb Wedding Rite At East Branch

Fitzgerald Cobb of East Branch Pa wed Willig Fitzgerald of Youngsville Pa on Friday May 26 at 2 PM at the bride’s home, officiated by Rev J Kenneth Andrews. Attendants were Mary Cobb and Russall Pitt. bride wore blue and white with yellow corsage. groom works at National Forge and Ordnance. They will reside at 128 Onondaga Avenue, Warren. Neighborhood Club met in Columbia with Mrs Wallace Kerstetter hosting. prizes won by Mrs Gleason Morgan and Mrs George Maloney. next host is Mrs Burton Smock.

Aries Auian Good Anmehler Ryland Cobb East Branch Willig Fitgerald Youngsville W. H. Pitzgerald J. Kenneth Andrews Hast Branch Mary Cobb An Russall Pitt Kane Youngaville High School National Forge and Ordnance Go Inville Sind Firegerald Onondaga Avenue Warren Columbus Wallace Kerstetter Columbia Gleason Morgan George Maloney Burton Smock

Births Reported in Corry Area News

A daughter Virginia Tyhm weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces was born May 27 at Lit Heton New Hampshire to Lt. William Frye Jr and wife Doris Ellingwood. The Fryes, former Corry residents, say Lt. Frye is an Army Air Forces prisoner of war in Germany. Other births include a daughter at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Arthur Shields of 44 Brook Street, a daughter at Ince Hospital Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs Marvin Carlson of 103 Mott Street, and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs Edmond Potorki of 731 East South Street at Cony Hospital. Douglas Leroy Cable born at WGA Hospital Jamestown to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cable, Bear Lake residents and rural attendant for Bear Lake.

Virginia Tyhm Lit Heton N. H William Frye Frye Mise Doris Ellingwood Corry Army Air Forces Germany Corry Hospital Arthur Shields Brook Street Ince Hospital Mrs Marvin Carlson Mott Street Edmond Potorki Eas South Street Cony Hospital Douglas Leroy Leon Cable WGA Jamestown Unis Mrs. Cable Bear Lake Mr. Cable

Mrs. Hinman Hosts WSCS Circle Meeting

Twelve members of WSCS Circle No. 2 met at Mrs. Carl Hinman’s Maple Avenue home for an evening gathering. Mrs. G. W. Anedis led the decisions and the lesson titled The America of Today by Mrs. J. B. Cogan. After a brief business session, Mrs. Hinman and Miss Ola Young served refreshments. The next group meeting is planned for August.

Carl Hinman WSCS Maple Avenue G. W. Anedis J. B. Cogan Hitman Ola “Young

Washington School Fair Friday Night

Final arrangements are in place for the annual Washington School fair hosted by the Washington P T A. The event runs Friday at 7 pm on school grounds with entertainment by the High School band directed by H Lynn Rice. Concessions include hot dogs Ice cream cake and apron stands. Mrs Charles McMillan chairs the committee with assistants from the association.

Washington P. ‘T. A H. Lynn Rice Charles McMillan

Surprise Birthday Party for Clifford McElroy

The freuus and relatives of Clifford McElroy met last evening at his home on Euclid Street for a surprise birthday party. Games and contests provided amusement with prizes donated by Mrs. Paul Bryndifson, Miss Betty Lindquist, Mrs. Milton Zaleneck and Mrs. Allan May. A birthday cake and Spring flowers decorated the refreshment table as the guest of honor received many gifts from friends.

Freuus Clifford McElroy Euclid Street Paul Bryndifson Bet Ly Lindquist Milton Zaleneck Allan May

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