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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
5
The police say Jamies Hughes faced a parking violation for leaving a car overnight on Ith Avenue and against traffic. He appealed from Magistrate Gordon's court, seeking county court permission to pursue the matter for a Brig. No action was taken on the morning’s violation.
The Torch Manufacturing Co of Erie Pennsylvania sues in district court to stop the withholding of admitted gasments. The firm claims government actions relate to excess profits for the year ended December 31 1942 amounting to 3 520 000 and seeks to stop a 1 200 000 deduction alleged as the difference between excess profits and tax credits. If withholding continues the company warns it will pursue further legal action to recover the funds.
Pennsylvania report notes gas dealers in Mercer Crawford and Venango Counties face a criminal prosecution investigation for possible rationing rule violations. Albert Berger Erie district OPA chief enforcement attorney said at a Sharon High School meeting that extensive coupons could trigger penalties. Harrisburg coverage says Governor Martin will vigorously oppose interference with the State Liquor Control Board campaign to close dives and enforce liquor laws with support from law abiding citizens and operators.
Mrs Helen Nixon Trimble of Neware New Jersey has pleaded guilty to a charge related to claiming to be wife of three servicemen. The date is March 18 and the case concerns possible sentence of 1B years.
Octet Y and Akam Goldfinch wed at a quiet Tuesday ceremony at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. P. A. Galbreath officiating. The bride wore a black suit and blue accessories. maid of honor Beatrice Hulings wore red. Best man Walter Bertram and a reception for twenty followed at the Boston House. The couple plan a home at 312 South Center Street after a brief wedding trip. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goldfinch of Union City, previously worked in Aero Supply time-study. groom is son of Mrs. Jemmie Alam and employed at the Aero plant. Several local military personnel and friends were noted in town on leave and visiting relatives.
Columbus Community Aid announces a St Patrick's fellowship supper at the Columbus church this Thursday evening. Serving begins around dusk. Mrs J H Reagle chairs the supper committee with assistants Mrs Leslie Dodd Mrs Perry Mead Mrs Merle Dodd and Mr Albert Sandburg. The entertainment committee includes Reagle Dodd Mead Sandburg and Merle Dodd.
Bingo fans await the St Thomas parish sponsored St Patrick Day event at St Edwards school hall this Friday evening. Final plans are set and play will begin promptly at 8 o clock. Twenty games are scheduled with a fifty dollar door prize in addition to game prizes.
Mrs. C. W. Pangborn hosted the card club at her East Bond Street home last evening. Honors went to Mrs. Paul Bardron and Mrs. Ray Stearns. A fictitious salad lunch followed. The group plans to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Glenn Middleton hosting on North Center Street.
Charles F Hall was honored with a birthday party last evening at his Corry R. D. 2 residence where about twenty guests gathered. Dinner was served at six with visiting and entertainment. Hall received several gifts from attendees.
Corry Nurses Alumnae held a gathering at the nurses home with Miss Neyiin Sehreck engost presiding. The group voted to continue quarterly meetings and to join the district organization. Five members attended and a follow up meeting was scheduled for June 19.
Mrs Charles Hiles hosted the O Club at her home on Sryce Centreo last evening. Five hundred was played and honors went to Mrs Gevaiel Staples and Mrs rate Lathrop. A salad luncheon followed hosted by Mr Hiles, Mrs Elof Dahl and Mrs Richard Bachomner. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Sti pies as hostess.
Miss Rita Hand daughter of Mr and Mrs PJ Hand of 631 Spring Street was capped at Spencer Hospital on Sunday afternoon in a Meadville style ceremony.
Richard H. Rossbacher, chairman of the Corry chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke at the Corry Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry. He outlined the Red Cross branches and programs including first aid, home nursing, nutrition, motor transport, and home service, noting they are progressing well under the national organization’s code of living.
The B N E club met in March at Mrs. Leland Inkinston’s West Smith Street home. The topic was The USO and The Services. Prizes were won by Mrs. Albert Young Mrs. G W Andrus Mrs. W M Anderson Myx B Curtis Mrs Merle McIntyre Mrs Pram Lchra der and Mrs Harold Patterson.
Mr and Mrs F Morris welcomed Townsend Club members for an evening noted by a strong turnout and a lively program. Zenobia Silvas agreed to resume as secretary, a march Erie district meeting was announced for March 26, and a Cory club tangent designated Messinger as delegate. A next month sale was planned while Mrs Marvis and Mrs Avchfe Briges provided refreshments with St Patrick color decor.
The Golden Links Class of the Methodist church met last evening at the home of Mrs. Leroy Cady on East South Street. Juvenescent members and three visitors attended. Mrs. J. B. Cogen led devotions and president Mrs. Tivit Youn chaired the meeting. A 2 contribution was voted to the Red Cross. A social following included desserts prepared by several members.
Rev H Ray Harels announces that evangelistic services at the local United Brethren church will start at 7 30 PM each evening, replacing the prior Thursday timing. Music from the tower and noon and evening programs precede services. the Kutch Sisters of Lebanon perform, Rev Dornhoefer preaches, and children’s meetings begin at 6 45 PM with a robust, scriptural program throughout the two evenings.
Allied forces launched a renewed assault around Cassino amid persistent ground sogginess and heavy bombing. American and British patrols skirmished along the beachhead while gunfire and artillery harassed German positions to the north and northwest. The air assault began at dawn with Mitchell bombers and fighters striking targets including town centers bridges and communications hubs as the push aimed to break the Axis defense in central Italy.
Allied forces including British and American artillery pound Cassino and surrounding enemy positions as Lt-Gen. Trac. Baker’s Mediterranean Allied air forces conduct broad action. Men advance with maximum pressure while aircraft operate from single-sensor fighters.
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