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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
5
An incomplete OCR text records a local church scene with references to a pastor Reed, a meeting with Conners, and a death certificate. Names appear garbled but indicate a memorial or obituary context in a small community.
The VFW Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the post home on West Washington Street Wednesday evening. Mrs Thomas Boland presided as delegates to the national convention were appointed. The convention will be in New York City in August and Mrs Rosa McAlroy and Mrs Katherine Wail will represent the local group. Plans were made for an Independence Day bingo party on Monday July 5.
Miss Harriet B. Brake announced as bride to Paul J. Connell of Union City. The ceremony led by Rev. Lawrence Trembly at St Teresa's on Wednesday June 16, with a reception at Tarbell's Inn. The couple to reside at 30 Third Avenue, Union City, after a New York City trip. Various local relatives and guests noted in attendance and around-town notices.
Nadine Rossbacher celebrated her sixth birthday with a lawn party at her West Church Street home. Thirteen guests attended at four small tables with balloons as decorations. Guests included Barbara Krone, Sanden Krone, Silvia Dassett, Kay Dassett, Barbara Shaver, Connie Shaver, Jackie DeJean, Karen Sinare, Garyl Hixson, Judy Holler, Patty Howlett, Emme Mae Dinah Rossbacher, and others. Her mother Mrs. Edward Rossbacher and Mrs. James Linare assisted with serving sandwiches, ice cream, and birthday cake. Nadine received gifts and each guest took home a balloon.
The Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church met last evening with thirty members present. Mrs. Marshall Sherwood led the devotional period. Delegates reported on the Erie branch meeting set for June 5 to 10 at Findley Lake. Mrs. Leon Van Tassel conducted the evening study The Rim of the Caribbean, followed by refreshments.
Miss Jeanne Holler hosted the Sub-Deb Club at her West Church Street home. Seven members and guest May Downey of Genoa attended and planned a Findley Lake weekend. Hostess and mother served refreshments at close.
The Gerry Owen Club, hosted by Mrs. Kate Kettering, decided to meet only once a month for the duration. Prizes were won by Mrs. James Malloney and Mrs. Mayme Maloney Bird, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.
Mrs Fred Snapp and Mrs William Hye nel were honored at the Snapp home on West Frederick street last evening for their birthdays. Contests games and visiting made the event enjoyable with prizes won by Mrs Nina Brown Mrs M D Davison Mrs Joé Herlline and Miss Mryde Akam. Others attending included Mrs Kate Newcomb Mrs Anna Keefe Mrs Margaret Hughes and Mrs Daisy Shreve. The honored guests received gifts and a birthday lunch of ice cream and cake followed.
Miss Virginia Hawley and John Hamil Jr were married at the bride’s home on Monday afternoon June 7. The bride wore a navy suit with matching accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Attendant Jane Hawley wore powder blue and a corsage of white carnations. Alfred Tapper attended the groom. A reception followed at the Hawley home with guests including Mrs J Van Tassel and Mr and Mrs John Morton. The bride works at a local supply company and the groom is stationed at Camp Me loader, Wis.
The Y Circus Club for boys and girls will be organized Saturday morning with instruction in ground tumbling, balancing, flying rings, trapeze, pyramids and eurythmics. Meeting will be at the Y rooms to practice hand balancing, conditioning and eurythmics with boys at 9 and girls at 10 for games after practice.
The Corry Kiwanis Club held a dinner at the Rima restaurant to honor Ralph Foster Jr who departs soon for training as an iron worker. He received a pen and pencil set from the club and spoke briefly. VanTassel, C A P instructor at Grove City and club member, attended and discussed duties while Mr and Mrs Lynn Rice led the meeting.
Mrs Vernon Humphrey hosted a gathering at Cutting New York to honor Howard Dingtelder who departed Wednesday for service in the army. Relatives enjoyed games contests and musical numbers before dessert coffee and cake. The guest received a purse of money from the group.
The Women's Relief Corps No. 49 met in regular session yesterday afternoon with fifteen members in attendance. Mrs. Kirk Brown, president, led the business meeting, which covered routine items. Later Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Kenneth Gregory catered refreshments.
Over one thousand Aero Supply Mfg Co employees heard Corp Paul W Beiswenger recount Marine service at Guadalcanal including surviving Bloody Knoll Battle and a forced Pacific landing. He was joined by Lieuts Thable and Elem of Pittsburgh. The session highlighted wartime heroism to boost production for victory.
A Navy agreement with Standard Oil for joint development of Gulf oil reserves was labeled illegal and invalid by Secretary Knox. The contract, signed last December, was criticized by House and Senate members including Senator Elliott who cited doubts and a reference to a “Teapot” scandal.
Fort Dix public relations announced that two soldiers, Windcull Brown of Augusta Georgia and William Hollingsworth of Ashetills North Dakota, were shot and killed while attempting to escape from a guard tent somewhere in south Jersey. Their bodies were taken to the Fort Dix station hospital. No details were released on charges or the locale of the incident.
A fragmented listing shows a radio timetable with NEC and CBS programs, Elmer Davis and Lucille Martinets concert, All-Time Hit Parade, Waste Time, People Are Funny, Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou, Kate Smith Show, Thin Man, Playhouse with Mary Martin, Brewster Boy, Gennedy Caravan, Rody Valle and Bandbox.
Summer school activities will begin Monday at 9 o clock across five sites Fairtown Washington Concord Junior Elementary and Palrhavet. Ralph Dewey Supt. of Schools announced the program led by David Garrall with garden help from Ronald Putnam Bouetta.
A fierce Pacific battle left 32 Japanese dive bombers and 45 Zero fighters shot down versus six American fighters. Reports cited by Leif Erickson of the Associated Press describe Japanese losses and suggest a large Allied convoy as their objective, while Tokyo claimed eight vessels and a destroyer sunk, though Allied sources did not confirm.
Reports note the loss of 29 planes and limited damage to two small freight ships. Dispatches indicate Erickson fled near the engagement site while Guadalcanal remains distant from main Japanese forces, signaling concern over American power concentration near bases and airfields in the region.
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