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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
4
A garbled excerpt references Republicans and opposition to a nation, accusing a program of planned destruction of wealth and opportunity. The incomplete text lacks clear actors, dates, or places but suggests a partisan critique of economic policy.
The Associated Press reports a meeting in New York where Pennsylvania was represented by G. Mason Owlett and Mrs. Worthington Seran Amittee, as 10 Northeastern states discussed GOP efforts to win control of Congress in the coming elections. Other states represented included Connecticut Delaware New Jersey Maine Massachusetts New York Rhode Island Vermont and New Hampshire.
A long Corry page item lists engagements and weddings including Miss Virginia Wolcott of East Main Street set to wed James Rows. It notes servicemen from the European theater and pending wedding plans, plus many community notices like anniversaries, births, cadet parades and local travels in Corry and nearby towns.
A farewell party was hosted Saturday evening in honor of Marshall Adams who left for service yesterday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Upperman and daughter Chester of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hamilton, Corey, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Adams, Mr. and Mrs. William Swiderski, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Upperman, Glenn Upperman, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Aikens and family of Columbus. After refreshments, Adams received a gift of money from his friends.
Burne of the YMCA Auxiliary met at Mrs S Wallace’s home on West Pleasant Street due to bad weather. Eleven members enjoyed a tureen dinner before the election of officers for the coming year. Elected were Mrs Harold Rauscher president Mrs Leslie Wells vice president Mrs Lawrence McCray treasurer and Mrs Omar Crowell secretary. The session concluded the season with plans to resume in September.
Five new members were welcomed at a B. P. W. Club social meeting held at North Center street club rooms. The list includes TV suciuwers Swiss SmeetON Sullivan Miss Gertrude Crowell Mrs June Jackman Miss Jean Foster and Mrs Frances Dooher. A 6:30 p m tureen dinner was arranged by Miss Mars Hopkins Mrs Lois Huth and Miss Jean Amalfi. President Miss Lillian Murray led a brief business session, with group singing by Mrs Laying Kysar and Miss Murray at the piano. Twenty six members attended. The July 16 meeting will be a picnic with location announced.
Go Club met at Snyder Givele home with seven members for a Bingo evening hosted by Mrs Homer Taylor. President Mrs Klemen Nielson led business and plans to honor bride Mrs Carlyle Fitch with a shower July 16 at Mrs Frank Pitch Snyder Circle. Awards went to Mrs Byron Piten Mrs Nielson and Mrs George Wood. Hostess served salad birthday cake and coffee. Mrs Leon Biloss was honored on her birthday and presented with two fine gifts.
Radio guide lists ABC and CBS programs with guests such as Sumner Welles and Rep. George H. Bender discussing a poll tax. Evening shows include Dick Haymes, Date With Judy, Fibber McGee, and Wings For Tomorrow. Also notes a blood test call for drunken drivers and a home remedy for white spots on foliage.
Corry Warren Conservatory of Music presents a student recital at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 8 pm under Byron Swanson. Performers include Leona Barton soprano Joyce Clifford soprano Mizea Tacille Malick soprano M Rossbacher tenor Mary Jean Kolstee soprano William Bla baritone Naomi Johnson accompanies.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Lindsey of Corry. The infant weight and other details were not provided. Both mother and child are reported in good condition.
San Francisco June 19 Harry Bridges chief of the CIO Longshoremen's Union announced he will apply for final U S citizenship papers once the attorney general dismisses warrants of arrest against him He welcomed Supreme Court action invalidating his deportation order calling for his return to Australia Bridges had earlier applied in 1939 but action stalled by ongoing proceedings He warned that the same forces backing previous actions would try to delay his citizenship while he awaits official outcome
Harry Carlson, 61, a longtime Erie grocer who ran the store with his wife, shot himself with a rifle in the kitchen of his home above the store early Monday. The coroner ruled the death instantaneous after two doctors examined the scene and determined the bullet entered the mouth and exited the head.
Cambria County coroner reports 62 year old Joseph Nowobielski of Sonman was struck and killed by a passenger train in Portage Pennsylvania. He is father of John Nowobielski, one of the 63 men who died in the 1940 Koppers Coal Co Sonman mine disaster.
Erie police say Eugene Miles, 26, a former officer from State Peninsula Park, is identified as an alleged assistant to Jean Kaminski in an attack. Miles is being held at Erie county prison for mental examination. If found sane he faces assault and battery charges.
A kitchen note advises adding a tablespoon of vinegar to each pint of cooking water to help red cabbage and beets retain their red color during cooking.
The scrambled account notes a Cotton derby and opening infield mishaps. It mentions Kinney and Mele, with players unsure of availability, while a pending return hints at potential tomorrow’s game and renewed effort by Forge.
The readable fragments describe racing and racing figures, mentions of Polynesiat and a crown eligibility idea, and scattered names like Williams and Whitey. Details are unclear but reference past events, weights, and potential starters with uncertain outcomes.
A partial, unclear OCR fragment references Christophor and Ney son with scattered terms about dates and people. The text mentions a ringy ioe ease idden and hints at a moment after three st. No clear event or outcome is presented.
A garbled update hints at a baseball shift with talk of league plans and key figures like Joe Lee. It mentions Artie Baraball Co and a start date or event, noting fan interest and new box play dynamics amid a long drive and notable doubles. The fragment suggests a nascent sports rollout and commercial ties.
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