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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary text suggests a railway event with references to a train, hospital, and individuals named Brett and Charles but details are garbled. No coherent facts or names can be confirmed from the readable OCR.
Philadelphia meat plants suspend beef slaughter for a week after exceeding quarterly quotas. Hamburger and frankfurters scarce as markets face shortages. OPA hints at possible larger regional quotas if public health and war effort require it. New York office must approve.
Funeral services for Mrs Christina Anderson were held yesterday afternoon at 4 15 at Brecken Kearns chapel with Rev William Hall officiating. Burial followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Mr and Mrs Elwood Imisey and daughter from Avondale Md attended.
Erie Maren reports Rev. G. A. Bena after 32 years as pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church will become pastor emeritus next June. The change comes at the request of Rev. Benze due to health, and was formally accepted by the church council.
The Pennsylvania Electric Company held a safety meeting at the Boston House with forty four employees and wives attending. Awards honored twenty and five year service and safety records while a social hour followed with travel themed favors. Various Erie residents were noted visiting and attending related events at the time.
The Quilting Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Whitehead hosting at Pleasant Street Bush. Tracy Wakeheld assisted and nine members attended. Twenty plans were made for a tureen dinner at the new meeting in two weeks.
The Gig Club met at Mrs Marie Landers home last evening. Members enjoyed visiting and five syndicated prizes awarded to Mrs Frank Lathrop and Miss Derma Ficuards. Lunch was served and the group planned to meet again in three weeks with Mrs Merritt Hunt.
The Girl Scouts will participate in a flag ceremony at Hex Theater this Thursday at 7 00 PM. About twenty five girls attended last night’s planning meeting in the prayer rooms of the Presbyterian church.
Miss Amelia Vanderhoff hosted her bridge club last evening. The auction bridge honors went to Miss Rosemary Auer and Mrs. Paul Auer. Vanderhoff later served lunch to Miss Auer, Mrs. Peall Auer, Mrs. Merle McIntyre, Mrs. Edwin Cole, Miss Buna Bennink, Miss Tia Wat, FOS and Mys, Wesley Seemans.
A son was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Alen Dimmick of 510 Hast street. A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Elgin at the real hospital.
Mrs Harold Jewell of Jewell Flower Shop led an evening class demonstration on plant care and blooming methods at the home economics building. She arranged a bouquet for the bride and a maid, assisted by Mr Lawrence Moray. An eight participant contest crowned Mrs Frank Grice and others. door prizes went to Mrs Harald Jewell and Mrs Allan Dakistrand. Proceeds benefited the Red Cross.
The Amici Sewing Circle and United Brethren in Christchurch met last evening at 19 Bash Smith Street with nineteen members and two visitors. A banquet committee announced the Pallynang banquet for church Tuesday evening. The group voted to cancel the April 6 meeting due to the Spring Conference and decided to help with the conference work. Adeleius high was served at the close by Mrs Blass with assistance from Mrs Cassine Tish and Mrs John Carrie.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge elected officers at their regular meeting last evening. About thirty members attended and conducted year end business. A birthday committee served lunch and a spell or game was enjoyed afterwards.
Harold Bromley, a former service member, was honored Monday night at his mother’s home by relatives and friends. About forty five people attended and presented gifts including a wrist watch and a purse of money.
Miss Trelie Mary Shradiett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Saalilie of 681 Street briefly married Kenneth Willim Thompson son of Mrs Catherine Thompson of 025 Eystate Street. The candlelight ceremony took place at St John’s Catholic Church on February 14 with Rev Joh H Helbe officiating. Thompson is a former treasurer of the Erie Democratic party and a current member of the Democratic state committee.
NBC listings feature Mr Rang Mrs North Tommy Dorsey Eddie Cantor and Way Francis Kay Ryser and Authors Playhouse. CBS offers Four to Go Sage and Rec Merber Mile Berlety Great Moments in Music plus Manhattan Story John Freedom Vaughn Mahkee Band and Radio Forum with Sen. Grurge. MOR bands California Melodies Mystery Hall and others fill the night with concerts and talk.
Charles Simpson longtime Columbus resident and former grocer died this morning on his 82nd birthday at Leo Larson's near North East after a lengthy illness. He helped develop Cottage Park, was a past Masonic leader, and moved from New York state to Columbus years ago. The body was moved to Bracken-Keating mortuary with further notices pending.
The L Tt. will meet Thursday afternoon at a stated hour at the Methodist church. A good attendance is expected with many members anticipated to be present.
The dispatches describe Soviet and Allied counterattacks and German losses, with Arab and British forces engaging along the Mareth Line and surrounding Tunisia. Reports mention air strikes, naval activity, and Montgomery's Eighth Army maneuvers amid ongoing combat.
Treasury release shows position as of March 11 with expenditures 58 1 thousand dollars. Net balance 15 007 648 02. Total debt 120 0 648 861 75.
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