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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1942

Page

5

Wayne Township Directors Host at Halley Home

Wayne township school directors met at the Halley residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. VanTassel Proctor Howard Higley Kalstee and others. After the meeting visitors enjoyed wine and a fine dinner hosted by Mrs. Bailey. William P Edmonds of Chicago arrived in the city after the death of J Desmond.

Wayne Township Ralph Halley Leon VanTassel Leon Proctor Harold How William P. Edmonds Chicago J. d. Desmond

THESE WOMEN By Adelaide Kear

War will push women to advance in the 1940s especially in post war reconstruction and international economies. WIth war service building discipline and organization, women will lead in business and industry while widening roles in welfare housing and youth education. They will travel more and improve efficiency, becoming strong contributors in world affairs.

Adelaide Kear Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps United State United States

Bracken Grandson Graduates From Penn Wharton

Robert Bracken, son of Mr and Mrs 0 W Bracken, graduates in economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon and receives a Bachelor of Science degree from the Wharton School. He awaits a Marine officers training call as his parents attend the Philadelphia commencement.

Robert Bracken Penn Robbert Bracken 0. W. Bracken University of Pennsylvania Sisme Alnha Epsilon Wharton School University Marines Oli Bracken, Jr Philadelphia

Ministerial Association Honors Rev Hall on Eightieth Birthday

The Corry Ministerial Association honored Rev. William Hall at a noon gathering at Tarballs celebrating his eightieth birthday. Attendees included local clergy and Union City representatives. a fluorescent desk lamp was given to Mr Hall. Hall, born June 3 186d in Sheet Harbour Nova Scotia, trained there then taught, moved to Erie Pennsylvania in 1890, studied at Lutheran Seminary Chicago 1894 1897, pastored in Todians Ahie Miknois and Corry since 1809, retired 1931, still active and secretary treasurer of the association.

Cory Ana Muon William Hall Corry Wilkins Hall Gilbert Boyd Mra A. Hook PA Galbreath Alle H. Ray Harris James C. Melman Union Chy Pityer Haris Boyd Hall Sheet Harvor Nova Scotia Erie Lutherant Seminary of Chicago Todians Ahie Miknois Roy, Hell Ministerial Association

Delegates Elected to Kiwanis International Meet

Kiwanis Club weekly session featured Technicolor pictures of the Carl and Caverns as entertainment. Clarence Shoop attended, sharing stories of past club visits. Charles Wehrle and Marian Florek hosted guests, with Phillip Zalmeck and Richard Ros sbacher elected as delegates to the Kiwanis International Convention in Cleveland from June 14 to 18.

Kiwanis Carland Caverns Kiwanis Club Clarence Shoop Rocky Mowst North Carolin Stilo Gnc Ae Fies United States Charles J. Wehrle Rie Marian Florek Phillip Zalmeck Richard Rossbacher Kiwanis International Cleveland

Baptist Ladies Aid Meets For Sewing At Mrs Jones Home

The Baptist Ladies Aid held a regular meeting in the sewing room at Mrs W N Jones on Marion street with eight members present. They sewed for the Red Cross finishing two skirts and two buntings and began other garments. A tureen lunch followed and the special monthly meeting will be held next Wednesday at Mrs Jones home.

Baptist Ladies Aid W. N. Jones Marion Street Red Cross Wood Aid

Sewing Circle Continues Apron Project at Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held an all day session in the church parlors and lunch at noon. Members worked on aprons for sale to raise funds for the church. Nineteen aprons have been completed recently and the next meeting is set for Wednesday June 17.

Presbyterian Church

Housewarming for Mr and Mrs John Freno at New East Frederick Home

A group of twenty friends pleasantly surprised Mr and Mrs John Frendo at a housewarming party last evening on East Frederick Street. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and presented the couple with several gifts.

John Freno John Frend East Prederick Street

Local residents attend graduations and visits across towns

A burst of travel and family events fills the region as residents return home from Carson-Long Military Academy graduation in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania and Seton Hill in Greensburg. Others visit Erie, Buffalo, and Cincinnati for relatives, graduations, or summer plans, with several heading to Philadelphia and Redland University for upcoming terms.

David Faust Findley Lake Barnesville Maris Rumbaugh Lawrence R. Davison Jon Carson-Long Military Academy New Bloomfield Robert Rumbaugh W. A. Johns South Genter Shet Buffalo Walter Paxilsan Glenn Mead Post Philadelphia Doh Shields Grave Street Erie Daniels John Stow William Bowrman Janie Tanders Sherman Titus John Reid Mary Jeatt Roach Trent Millard Margaret Lermud Biftaia Frank Austin Donald Stewirt Dave Clark George Keefe Ralph van Derhoe James Jenkins Hionmond Republican Couity Cppneil Anti Nedeon Bue Alberta McElroy Elva Owen John Freehourn Cove Elizabeth Newman Syarhusburg Wesleyville C. M. Stewart John Pallozion Grace Fames Girard Eriecyestuliy Rinsell Hosy Troliyilie Vien Cragur Redland University Redlan Galif B. G. Cragg West Smith Street Eli Ames Turtle and Murray Williamsville Bernstein Cincinnati Ohio Aml Morris Bernstein

St Edward’s School Picnic at Canadohia Lake

An annual St Edward’s picnic at Canadohia Lake celebrated the end of term. About 120 students with alters and priests attended along with thirty mothers. Activities included swimming tilting skating and rowing. A lateen picnic arranged by the P P Ay was served.

Ade Canadohia P.P. Ay Rmaon

Meeting of igton PTA elects officers at Wednesday session

A special meeting of the Washington PTA was held at the school Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Sijley Richels chaired and presided AM. Mrs Omar Crowell reported the nominating slate and officers were elected: Mrs Stanley Nichols president, Mrs Merleamy vice president, Miss Helen Johnson second vice president, Mrs Donald Small secretary, Mrs Walter Piglots treasurer. Nichols thanked Mrs Lawrence McCray and her committee and the VPFW drum and bugle corps for aid at the fair.

Igton Pta Wed Washington Pta Sijley Richels OTA Pil City Omar Crowell Stanley Nichols Merleamy Helen Johnson Donald Small Walter Piglots Nichols Lawrence McCray V. PF. W. Drum and Bugle Corps

Miss Norma Deming Honored at Spring Creek Shower

Mrs Frank Kafferlin Mrs Harad Eddy and Mrs Pred Ross hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Norma Deming bride to be at the hosts Spring Creek home. Mrs John Waite and Mrs Glen Donaldson won prizes in games. Twenty guests attended a luncheon with a wedding cake and gifts for the honoree.

Norma Deming Frank Kafferlin Harad Eddy Pred Ross Tride-Aled Spring Creek John Waite Glen Donaldson

Circle One W S C 5 Meets at Mrs Brown’s Home

Twelve members of Circle One of the W S C 5 met Wednesday at Mrs Robert Brown East Pleasant Street. Mrs Bryat Stowe led devotions with Bible questions and President Mrs Tracy Whitehead announced the group would serve the line at the combined circles meeting next Monday. Committee served ice cream and cake to members Mrs Brown Mrs Fred Barnes and Mrs Fred Barton. The next meeting will be duly noted.

Methodist Church Robert Brown East Pleasant Street Bryat Stowe Tracy Whitehead Brown Fred Barnes Fred Barton Rele

Births Reported in Meadville and Corry Hospitals

Mrs Barnard formerly Miss Virginia Carpenter gives birth to a son at Spencer hospital Meadville. Rev and Mrs Gilbert J Boyd of 220 King Street welcome a son born at Corry hospital this morning.

Floyd Barn Spencer Hospital Meadville Barnard Virginia Carpenter Corry Hospital Gilbert J. Boyd King Street

Radio Schedule Highlights of Tonight and Friday

Radio program lineup lists a mix of music, dramas, talks and concerts. Notable entries include Al Pearce Bing Crosby Rudy Vallee Rosemary diary Major Bowes and a CBS block followed by operatic and festival programming.

WEC al Pearce Fanny Rice Bing Crosby Rudy Vallee Rosemary CBS Maudie Raymond Scott Powerhouse Major Bowes Amazows Big Town Pirst Ling U. S. Navy James F. Byrnes Blu Easy Aves MBS Ramparts Fulton Lewis, Jr

Roundtable and Recital Highlights Listed for Day

The schedule includes a Roundtable on Sales Management in War and Victory at 3, a 4:15 Club Matinee, a 2:30 Canada jet recital, and 4:15 Bellmont horse races. Don Norman’s date appears as part of the day’s lineup with MBS and Wickard referenced in program notes.

See Wickard MBS Don Norman Canada

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Plans District Gathering

The V F W Auxiliary met at the Post home with good attendance. Mrs. Clare Haight, president, led the business session and outlined plans for the Fourth District meeting to be held in Beaver Falls on June 24. A cream treat and a birthday cake honoring Mrs Height were enjoyed.

V. Flw V.F. W Post Home Clare Haight Fouth Beaver Falls Height

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