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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

5

Local residents visit relatives and attend lodge events

Mr and Mrs Gerald Bettes and daughter Mary Leah of Erie visit West Pleasant Street and Mrs M L Shambeugh. Clark Pain family return from Pittsburgh with Pvt Joseph Pain and newborn son. Ida Watrons in Jamestown on business. Eva Nelson and John Manton in Erie. Mt Moriah Lodge meeting in Jamestown with degree work shown. Allen White and Take Mathews visit Gerry. Spicer travels to Aspinwall for hospital treatment. Kennet Hill and Elizabeth Madison return from Corry after business. Iyle Toveland returns from Detroit. Edith Owens Brie in Corry on business.

Gerald Bettes Mary Leah Erie M. £. Shambeugh West Pleasant’ Street Clark Pain West Smith Strep Pittsburgh Joseph Pain Ida Watrons Jamestown Eva Nelson John Manton Bruce Ellsworth William Croft Robert Brown Wilbur Rickers Milford Reed Tracy Whitehead Mt. Moriah

Marjorie Harmon Weds Cpl Carl Taylor in Columbia

Miss Marjorie Harmon daughter of Mr. and Mrs A W Harmon of 691 East Wayne street and Cpl Carl Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor Sr of 140 East 31st street Erie were married in a Presbyterian church ceremony in Columbia on a Saturday night. The bride wore a blue wool gerbaudine suit with brown accessories and a corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs Raymond Reijja and best man Cpl Harry Perk. The couple reside at the Columbia Hotel in Columbia. The bride is a Corry High School graduate and secretary to Dr R B Mosier. The groom, formerly of Corry, graduated in 1941 and worked at GE Erie before joining the Army February 1943 and is at Fort Jackson, S C.

Marjorie’ Harmon Carl Taylor Marjorie Harmon A. W. Harmon East Wayne Street East 31St Street Erie Presbyterian Church Columbia Raymond Reijja Cpl Harry Perk Columbia Hotel Taylor Corry High School R. B. Mosier T ‘Taylor Corry General Electric Erle Army Fort Jackson S. Q

Regular Meeting of WCTU at Mrs Bramhall Home

The WCTU session met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Emma Bramhall’s West Park Place home with sixteen members and a guest. Devotions by Mrs Emma Henn cited Psalm readings, a poem titled It Could Know, and Mrs Mervill Lillie played guitar pieces. A national note urged daily prayers 9 to 10 for armed forces, and a district playlet was planned with Wattsburg. Union Aid Week was observed and the day closed with songs and refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.

W. C Gilford Corry Wattsburg Lillie G. B. Chase Fret’ Ross Mabel Daxtow

Engagement of County’s First WAVE Fe

Ensign Marjorie L. Eldred of Union City, Iowa, engaged to Miles Hallock of Denver, Colorado. Eldred, a WAVEs pioneer from Tile County, will wed Thursday at Corpus Christi Naval chapel and reside at 2222 Davies Avenue. She left for Corpus to marry after early naval training starting January 1943.

Marjorie L. Eldred Guy D. Eldred Union City la Liigi Miles Hallock C. W. Hallock Denver Galo James J. Nick Eldred Naval Air Station Corpus Chaii Tex Davis Enue Corpus Christi Eidved Tile County

Mrs Grice Jr Honored at N W Club Dinner Party

Mrs Frank Grice Jr was honored at a dinner hosted by the N W club at Wright Street. Guests included Mrs Tro Huta and Mrs Grice, who plans to move to Philadelphia next week. An evening of games and prizes followed at the Hillstrom home with attendees listed.

Frank Grice, Jr Elee Urs Armour Srive Rss Alton Datta Elizabeth Lanston Grice John, Street John Freno Dorothy Kittelberger Marlun Sullivan Adele McCray Bute

Introducing Adanahirs Karen Marie Hurt Yesterday

Karen Marie Adanahirs was admitted to Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City after an injury sustained yesterday. The notice names Mr and Mrs Frank Perry of East South Street, with Mrs Penty identified as the former Marie Neylon.

Adanahirs Karen Marie Stem Memorial Hospital Union City Frank Perry East South Street Penty Marie Neylon

Birthday Party For Miss Doris Craker

Doris Craker daughter of Mrs. Francis Jacquith West Smith street entertained a few friends at her home to celebrate her twelfth birthday. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Jacquith with St Patrick s Day themed arrangements. The group enjoyed the movie at the Rex Theatre later in the day. Party guests included Betty Ann Russell Shirley Ward Belty Lou West Bally Dickingon Lila Holmes Raymond Lawson Peter Russell James Willis Paul Craker and Francis Vacquith.

Doris Craker Francis Jacquith West Smith Street

Mrs Louis Foradora Honored By Card Club

Members of the East Wayne street card club hosted co hosts Mrs Howard Ross and Mrs Lester Dunner for a shower honoring Mrs Louis Foradora. War savings stamps awards for contract bridge went to Mrs Lester Duimer and Mrs Walter Krupa. A pink and yellow salad dessert was served to guests including Mrs W G Pomeroy. The club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs Stas ley Anderson.

BMS Fadels Neysineuges LEE East Wayne Street Howard Ross Lester Dunner Louis Foradora War Savings Contract Bridge Lester Duimer Walter Krupa W. G. Pomeroy Stasley Anderson

New Members Initiated Into Rebekah Lodge

A Rebekah Lodge meeting was well attended yesterday with several new members initiated. The event featured a supper served by Mrs. Frank Hepler, Mrs. Donald Cather, and Mrs. J. K. Ruetenstein, as the group plans attend Erie assembly on Pridey in April.

Rebekah Lodge Franklin Rebekah Louee Josh Erie Frank Hepler Donald Cather 2. K. Ruuenstein

Mrs Albert Fox Hosts Sard Club Tuesday

Mrs Albert Fox entertained her card club last evening at her home on Bust Street. Two tables of five hundred provided the entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Don Clark, Mrs Robert Lew, and Mrs Hadd Avevill. A dessert luncheon was served and the group planned to meet again in two weeks.

Don Clirk Robert Lew Hadd Avevill Civ Averitt

Jennifer Jones Seeks Reno Divorce From Robert Walker

Hollywood report states actress Jennifer Jones will seek a Reno divorce from actor Robert Walker after six years of marriage. They say they remain friends and do not plan to contest custody of their children Robert Jr. and Michael.

Jennifer Jones Associated Press -Hollywood Marcel Mance Bloomen Jenifer Jones Academy Wwestel Reno Robert Walker Walker Chilldren Robert, Jr Mishael

Hansel and Gretel Operetta Progressing for March 30

Junior Elementary school stages Humperdinck operetta Hansel and Gretel with a large student cast. Lingd Lundy and Kathie Bong portray Hansel and Gretel, amid a big, schoolwide effort in scenery, costumes, and orchestra to support the Health Punch fund at the junior high auditorium.

Hansel and Grete Humperdine P.T. A. Health Himior High School Hansel Lingd Lundy Gretel Kathie Bong Almira Heerlein George Bagley

Farewell Party For Miss Ruth Bensink

A farewell party for Miss Ruth Bensink was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs David Bensink in Corry Rt D4. She leaves April 1 to begin nurse training in Washington DC. Games and contests provided entertainment and at midnight seventeen friends were served lunch. Decorations were green and white and Ruth received a purse of money from the group.

Huth Bensink David Bensink Corry Rt. D4

Mrs Archie Shepard Hosts Club Night At Mann Street Home

Mrs Archie Shepard entertained club members at her home on Mann Street last evening. Guests played two tables of five hundred with Mrs Rodney Knowiton and Miss Jane Feldrum high leading one game and Miss Jeanette Baves and Mrs Charles Jackman guiding the other. A delicious finlet was served at the close.

Archie Shepard du Tas Mann Street Rodney Knowiton Jane Feldrum Jeanette Bavest Charles Jackman

Mrs Auer Hosts Club Evening For Members

Mrs Paul Auer hosted a card evening for her club last night. Members played two games of five hundred and the honors went to Mr Henry Hicks and Mrs Wesley Seamans. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is planned in two weeks with Miss Td Watoous.

Paul Auer Mire Henry Hicks Wesley Sea—mans Td Watoous

Mrs Harry Phillips Honored On Birthday Celebration

Mrs Harry Phillips was honored at a family party at her home on Liberty Street Monday. The event included evening activities with cards and refreshments, and attendees presented Mrs Phillips with Circuay gifts during a luncheon.

Harry Phillips

Vaughn Speaks to Cory Rotary on Cement Making

H S Vaughn of the Trill Indicator Company addressed Cory Rotary Club at Hotel Cory during the first evening dinner meeting. He described Portland cement manufacturing methods and noted years of industry involvement. During the business session, members approved a $35 donation to the Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Vaughn Trill Indicator Co Cory Rotary Club Hotel Corry Corry Chanter American Red Cross

Patch Succeeds Patton Allind Headquarters

Naples March 22 Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Patch replaces Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. as commander of the U S Seventh Army. Patch is a 4 year veteran of Guadalcanal and New Caledonia, taking over duties previously held by Patton.

Patch Patton Allind Naples Alexander M. Paiteh Guatlultural New Caledonia U. S. Seventh Army Gente S. Patton, Jr

Treasury report from Washington shows receipts and balances

Treasury release dated March 22 lists March 20 figures: receipts 474,385,236.59 and expenditures 320,1606,950.55 with a net balance of 16.89. The item notes the U S Army and Navy use Geom io for Hines minee Vanteil Lun she.

Treasury Washington Position of the Treasury Beevins Umind Staves Army Geom Io Hines Minee Vanteil Lunshe Navy

Veteran seeks meeting with woman amid wartime need

A veteran requests a companion for companionship and support for his soldier. He recalls a prior near miss when his eye was damaged by shrapnel and a second eye now has a cataract requiring surgery. The piece conveys wartime hardship and the search for aid.

Sit Vesler

Heroic Youths Speak On Battle Duty And Humility

A tall dark 175 pound youth describes heroism as not his aim, saying the heat of battle makes him think only of the job and not of being a hero. He speaks modestly about duty and the impact of combat.

POUND BABY IN RALEIGH BORN TO HARRIS PARENTS

A 2 1 2 pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Anion Harris in Raleigh North Carolina yesterday. The infant lived less than a day. Attending physician Dr Thomas F Cathcart said the child was 32 inches long and had a full set of teeth. The mother was reported all right.

Ines Raleigh N. C Anion Harris Thomas F. Cathcart Cathcart

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