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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1943
Page
4
Cub Pack and Troop 70 entertained parents and friends at a TECERL meeting held at the Lutheran church. Den 3 organized a closing ceremony with a salute to the American flag as awards were given for meritorious cubbing and parental attendance. The next Pack meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening April 20 inviting all parents and friends.
Mary Kathryn Miller visited Cory and Torpedo relatives while in town for a weekend. Loren Hicks and Allee Kelly joined her as guests, with families from Erie Mercer and Jamestown also in activity. Local service members, students, and alumni kept busy with leave, visits, and preparations for duty across Camp Carrabella, Fort Monmouth, and Washington.
Sergei Vassulevitch Rachmaninoff, famed concert pianist and composer, died in Beverly Hills aged 69 after brief illness. His death ends a career that won worldwide renown as a premier pianist and conductor.
A food editor urges reliance on cereals to fuel energy and nutrition without rationing. The piece extols cereals’ starch protein minerals and vitamins, offers practical uses from spoon bread to croquettes, and suggests extending meat with leftover cereal and using oats and cornmeal in various dishes.
Patty Jo Kinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Kinney of 332 Weal Wayne street was honored at a four percent party on Saturday to celebrate her third birthday. Guests included Patty Ann Howlett Karen Nay Sinare Sandra Lee Blakeslee Nancy Mable Edwards and many others. The children played games received favors of coloring books hats and small handkerchiefs. Mrs Kinney served ice cream birthday cake chocolate almonds and Easter candy at a table decorated in Easter colors with duck and master eggs as centerpieces. Patty Jo received many gifts on the occasion.
Radio listings show a busy night with Cavalcade of America starring William Bendix at 4 30 and Richard Crooks, Don Voorhees concert, Marian Anderson, plus Vox Poppers, True or False and various drama slots. NBC CBS and MBS programs run through late evening with games, lectures, and a Bridgeport ensemble.
A son born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Laviwnne Munsee of RR D D, a daughter to Pvt and Mrs Walter Krups of 1264 West Frederick Street, and a baby boy born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Job Ginther of Spring Creek at Corry Hospital.
Sixty three girls joined the first junior high gym session at 8:30 p.m. in severe winter. They enjoyed stretching, circle games, relays, basketball and dodge ball under Y staff supervision. Thirty nine boys attended the 8:30 p.m. session, with averages around 25 for early hours, as weather improves more outdoor activities are planned with Mrs. C. S. Wallace and Mrs. C. W. Sholzbarger assisting.
Chairman Bracken urged canvassing groups to push Red Cross War Fund donations with a deadline of Wednesday March dist, aiming to reach a city quota of 9 000. He noted some gains but many subscriptions were reduced, and urged volunteers to report progress today or tomorrow at Stewart Hat Shop, Bracken-Keating Funeral Home, or other stations.
A Hare Creek area farmer, Cecronis, on Hare Creek road just north of Loada, escaped injury after his hay wagon was struck by a car near Lottsville and Kishwa. The wagon was wrecked and the load shifted. the driver, not identified, was unhurt.
Stenographers and typists are needed for Federal Government war agencies in Washington. Positions include assistant clerk steno and senior/ junior stenographer with annual salaries of 1970 and 1752 plus overtime. Applicants interviewed daily 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the US Employment Service office 1361 North Center Street. Tests include typing, general clerical questions, dictation at 80 to 85 words per minute, and one year experience preferred.
A chaotic report from Saturday outlines Pitt and Kentucky pushing hard in a tight field event at Ocean Way. Despite rough conditions, both programs show depth with standout performances and a $20,000 prize pool highlighted by tense finishes.
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