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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1944

Page

5

Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society Elects Officers

The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met in the church parlors at three. Mrs. G W Waggoner Mrs C F McCray Miss Margaret McDonald and Mrs A O Sandburg hosted. Mrs C G F McCray was elected president Ida Linendell vice president A O Sandburg secretary Lott Bonsteel treasurer.

Presbyterian Society Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society G. W. Waggoner C. F. McCray Margaret McDonald A. 0. Sandburg Lotta Honsteel McCray CG. F. McCray Ida Linendell Lott. Bonsteel Franklin Tucson Arizona Bonsiael John Rickers Asia Africa Latin America

Baptist Men's Brotherhood Holds Second Meeting

The new Baptist Men's Brotherhood met last evening at Ralph Carroll's East South Street home. Bruce Thomas led devotions on Proverbs chapter one. President H. H. Redding oversaw a constitutional adoption and committee appointments. Rev. Frandcis Whiteman spoke on Brotherhood. music by Frank Sherwood and Clifford Redding accompanied contests and refreshments.

Ee Group Msn Atomine Asapist Church Ralph Carroll East South Street Bruce Thomas H. H. Redding Frandcis Whiteman Frank Sherwood Clifford Redding

Mrs Martin McGraw New President VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary met at the post on West Washington Street to elect officers for the year. Mrs Martin McGraw was chosen president with Grace Blu Miller as vice president and Pra Miller as Junior vice president.

Martin McGraw VFW Yj. W

St Patrick's Day party hosted by Salvation Army League

A St Patrick’s Day social for Salvation Army League members and guests was held at the Salvation Army Hall on East Washington Street. Activities included table games and team contests in the recreation rooms, followed by a brief devotional service and refreshments by hostesses Mrs. M. L. Satterlee and Miss Grace Hatch. Each attendee received a shamrock.

Salvation Army League Salvation Army Hall East Washington Street M. L. Satterlee Grace Hatch Indy

Almira Heerlein Celebrates 12th Birthday With Friends

Friends surprised Miss Almira Louise Heerlein at home on North Center Street after school. The party featured games and contests followed by cake and ice cream. Refreshments were styled in St. Patrick's colors and Almira received gifts from her friends.

Almira Louise Heerlein A. Hy Heerlen North Centar Street St. Patrick's Almira

Mrs Marel Kolstee Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Marel Kolstee entertained Mire Tistee as hostess for her card club at Spring Street home. Two tables of five hundred provided pleasant pastime while guests included Mrs Walter McEloy, Mrs William Johnson, Mrs Marshall Hughes and Mrs Glenn Dickson. Hostess served salad and rolls. Mrs Dickson to host the group next Wednesday.

Marel Kolstee Mim Mire Tistee Spring Street Walter McEloy William Johnson Marshall Hughes Glenn Dickson

Local residents on visits and returns to Corry area

Jack Pitts on a three day pass arrived from Nortons Virginia for a city visit. Mrs Donald Hovey and daughter Judy Sherman spend the week with Perry Hovey on North Center street. Mrs Paul Bigelow and Dorothy West Pleasant street retired to Corry from Portville and Bolivia. Ben Cort former Corry resident returned to Pine Lake New York after a visit. Mrs Inc Fenter and daughters Anna and Cornelia June went to Buffalo after visiting Corry. Mrs G E Bennett returns from Rochester Minnesota with Capt Edgar Deissler and family. Cpl TaRue Hamilton leaves for Camp Blanchard Florida after furlough with family. Miss Tris Nunes Scranton business visit. Air Cadet Albert Fox home from Greenville Mississippi due to grandmother Anna Fos death.

Jack Pitts Sesman Nortons Donald Hovey Judy Sherman Perry Hovey North Center Street Paul Bigelow Dorothy West Pleasant Street Corry Portville Bolivia Minn Edgar Deisster Deissler Peter Cpl TaRue’ Hamilton Kay LaVern Hamilton Camp Blanchard Fla Tris Nunes Scranton Albert. Fox Greenville Miss Anna Fos

Dorcas Class Hosts Twenty Eight at Methodist Church

The Dorcas Sunday school class of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Tracy Whitehead hosting twenty eight members. Devotions were led by Mrs. G W Anthuts with studies on Jesus Crucified Sacredness of Life and Resurrection. Members voted to donate to the John Lloyd family and the Red Cross local chapter and planned an April 5 Teen dinner with Mrs R S Dessey as chair. Hostesses served salad and coffee.

Dorcas Tracy Whitehead Methodist Church G. W. Anthuts Reeson Jesus John Lioyd The Red Cross R. 8. Dessey Whitehead N. L. Bogden Ray Wolford Robert Brown

Sunday School Class Dinner and Contest Plan

The J. O. class of the Presbyterian Sunday School held a dinner at the church with ten members and teacher Mrs. J. Fredrick Kinley. They met for a business session to wrap up a class contest ending Easter week. the losing team will host a 2 dollar dinner for the winners in Pittsfield.

J. O Presbyteriant Mercers J. Fredrick Kinley Pittsfield

Aid Plans To Serve Pollyanna Banquet For Amici Sewing Circle

The Ladies Aid Society of the Church of the Brethren in Christ met at Mrs. Fred Schreus home on East Frederick Street. Devotions and a business session were followed by sewing on a quilt. Plans were made to serve the Pollyanna banquet for the Amici Sewing Circle on April 4. Mrs Schreus and Mr John Banks will provide sandwiches and coffee to members. The Aid will meet next Wednesday with Mrs Walter Keppel on East Bond Street.

A. B. Aid Ladies Aid Society The Church of Tiited Brethren In Christ Fred Schreus East Frederick Street Meme Amici Schteus Wes John Banks Aid Walter Keppel Bond Street

WACs Win Right to Wear Bridal Gowns in Uniform

The War Department loosens dress rules allowing WACs to wear wedding gowns. Previously restricted to serviceable attire, enlisted and officer women in WACs may now don gowns for marriages and ceremonies. Navy and Marine units already relaxed dress norms. The change reflects shifting attitudes toward military women's uniforms and personal tradition.

Wacs Associated Press Washington War Department Ariy Initogni Meyer Kale Rousseau Sifin Lacy

Krazyates Honor Mrs. Paulson Jr on Liberty Street Party

Krazyates met with Mrs. H Paulson Jr to honor her birthday at her Liberty Street home. Mrs Wesley Besman and Mrs Walter Paulson won the hundred faced entertainment prizes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Lowe Mr and Mrs Robert Hunt Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitehind Mrs Maxwell Devereaux Mr and Mrs Harry Paulson Jr Mrs Walter Paulson and Miss Shirley Dickinson with plans to entertain in two weeks.

Krazyates H. Paulson, Jr Memibers Kineyate Lab Harry Paulson, Jr Liberty Street Wesley Besman Walter Paulson Paulson Lab Clarence Lowe Robert Hunt Wilbur Whitehnd Maxwell Devereaux Hany Paulson Shirley Dickinson Dickinson

Mary and Martha Sunday School Elects New Officers

Elmer Sharer was elected President of the Mary and Martha Sunday school class at a meeting last evening at Mrs. J. B. Patterson's home on Southcenter Street. New officers include vice-president Mrs. Joseph Bherwoods treasurer Mrs. J. B. Patterson secretary Mrs. Marion Rumbaugh and assistant secretary Mrs. Louis Lundy. The opening devotions were by Mrs. Blanche Love who spoke on St. Luke. The group discussed buying new drapes for the redecorated room.

Elmer Sharer J. B. Patterson Southcester Street Joseph—Bherwoods Marion Rumbaugh Louis Lundy Blanche Love St. Luke H. B. Smith Helen Spencer Patsy Skinner Ruth Lindsley Wave Perkins Mary Anderson

Pomeroy Farewell Noted By Junior High Staff

Junior High faculty and families gathered at Pilisfield Inn last evening to honor Mr and Mrs W C Pomeroy who are moving to Wesleyville. Supt and Mrs R Dewey attended. dinner served and program presented by Principal HL G Wote.

W. C. Pomeroy Jr. High R. 5 Dewey Pilisfield Inn Wesleyville HL Gwote

Fireman Hurt In Warren Crash

Arnold Pittigerald 42 a member of the borough fire department was taken to Warren General Hospital with possible internal injuries after an oil tanker veered into a rut on Sugar Run road in McKean county. He suffered lacerations below the right eye and on the upper lip and the tip of a finger was severed. Ray Anderson of North Warren drove the tanker and escaped injury as state police investigated the crash. Fitzgerald was a passenger in the cab.

Warren Arnold Pittigerald Warren General Hospital Sugar Run McKean County Smellport Ray Anderson North Warren Fitzgerald

Six Alarm Fire Ravages Pittsburgh Apartments

A six alarm blaze in the Parkway, Hobart and Wigitmatt streets in Squirrel Hill sent 24 families fleeing to the street and caused about 25000 dollars in damage. Fire Chief William J. Davis said the fire started at the rear of the first floor and raced up a ventilating shaft, damaging the entire four story U shaped brick building.

Pittsburgh Parkway Apartments Hobart Wigitmatt Squirrel Hill William J. Davis Davis

Petersons Welcome Son and Rowleys Welcome Daughter

A son was born last evening at the Tooa Hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson of 419 East Washington Street. A daughter arrived this morning at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Guy Rowley of Spartansburg.

Bor Roy Merritt Marlon Street Tooa Hospital Paul Peterson East Washington Street The Cory Hospital Guy Rowley Spartansburs

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