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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
5
The readable text mentions watching 17 police personnel and an abortive late 1988 reference, but details are too fragmentary to determine location, event, or outcome.
The OPA forum held Wednesday evening at the Elks Auditorium drew praise for public cooperation and wartime controls. The Elks Male Chorus contributed four numbers and speakers H W Seabury and Mrs Norma Reed delivered enlightening talks. Senior High students attended with Sunt Dewey and posed questions later answered by the speakers.
Twenty nine Kiwanis members attended the weekly meeting last evening at the Rite. Rev Jest Wavaken returned missionary from Africa spoke on the physical labor necessary at an African mission station. Two Bueste guests and local residents attended. music included a photo sing by JH. Lynn Ree and Mrs. Rice accompanying the group.
Corry residents gather for club events and furloughs while military families and workers travel for business. Local visits include Korner family, Wilcox, and Rogers family members in town for plays, unemployment instruction, medical visits, and travel to Cleveland and Erie for appointments and shopping.
Everett J. Phillips was elected exalted ruler of Cory Lodge of Elks with A S Boag George Curtis Donald Nantes Farry Powers A J Davis Frank L Keefe Arthur J Scheppner and others named to key posts The trial of officers will be April 1 with Harry Sleenn district deputy grand exalted ruler visiting The lodge voted to donate 300 to the Red Cross War Fund A spring concert by the wives Chorus was planned to benefit the Victory Club canteen and music week in early May
About 150 members attended the American Legion post 205 anniversary dinner and program honoring the 26th year of the national organization and the 10th year of the Corry post. Commander Wallace Young led a varied program with speeches, songs, and military service remembrances.
The Academy honors Ingrid Bergman Bing Crosby Barry Fitzgerald and Leo McCarey for 1984 achievements. Bergman wins best actress for Gaslight. Crosby best actor for actor in a leading role. Fitzgerald best supporting. McCarey wins for directing and original story.
W R C members held an all day meeting with 25 attending the business session. Mrs Zenobia Silvis presided. two members Mrs Frank Dali and Mrs Albert Shaffer were hospitalized. A sunshine basket was sent to Mrs Jenny Moore who is convalescing in Columbus. A donation to the Red Cross was approved and plans for a public tureen dinner on April 5 were set.
Dr. Israel of Warren will speak at the Gray Ladies meeting Monday at 7 30 pm on psychiatry. Mire H J Neff discusses public welfare. Orientation tour of Corry Hospital planned for March 3. Mrs J F Needham speaks on airs and assessments.
The JO Glass Sunday School class met Thursday evening at East Wayne street home of Mrs J Fred ii ayy with Rev G L Boyd guiding questions for the Bible study course. Ten members attended the session. Next meeting time not yet set. Mrs Thomas Messesner and Mrs Raymond Barnes attend funeral services for Clary Heser Wessenger today.
Mrs Moyer entertained at her East South Street home on the first evening in honor of Mrs Blof Dahl. Bingo games yielded awards to Mrs Mary Veni Dossar Miss Maurie Laika and Miss Velma Sloctm. Twenty guests attended and Mrs Dahl received gifts from friends.
A farewell gathering honoring Henry Butcher was hosted at his home with neighbors and friends attending. The event featured a wholesome evening and refreshments as attendees bid him well before his service with the armed forces.
Miss Ina Phillips of the WAC recruiting party was feted at a Thursday evening dinner. The Acro Bowling Teague presented her a gift and a spread followed the meal. Attendees included Miss Jeynette Baressi Lois Fredell Mrs Mildred Hail Mrs Lois Nobbs and others.
Spencer Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lyle’s home for an all day session. A screen dinner followed by a business meeting led by vice president TJ Fullom in Mrs Fillo’s absence. Social afternoon included visiting with Line studies. Sarl Edwards, Phy M. 20, arrived.
Rev Graves of St Thomas Church spoke at the C D A gathering in the Forts block rooms last evening. A donation of 85 to the Red Cross War Fund was reported. The meeting discussed the mass origin. next session set for April. Altay Wright and family left for Pleasantville to visit Myre Wright arena Mxand.
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