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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
5
A new lunch hour entertainment feature for Aero plant employees begins tomorrow at 4 AM in the Receiving room. Workers from each unit will provide stunts and acts, with monsteel features and special acts led by Talmant. A platform, piano, and utilities are provided, and daily performances are expected to continue.
Cecil A Knapp of Spartansbourg died Tuesday morning at age 70. He is survived by relatives and friends. The body was taken to Toney Funeral Home in Spartansoure for services Friday at 1:30 PM, followed by burial at Toose Hill cemetery.
Moe SOCLETY Sheet reports Mr and Mrs FE Wulttlesey returning home to West Church Street after months in Daytona Fort Lauderdale and Miami Florida They spent time in Washington D C visiting Lt Vivislolg Williams and several women from Pittsburgh YWCA Miss Florence Hubbard heads to Pontiac Michigan with relatives and Mrs Mayte Sullinger plans a Los Angeles return with her mother Mrs C B Porter Also noted are Mrs Stella Guise en route to Erie and Mrs Jack McNallie with granddaughter Marian McAllister visiting Corry before Erie. Raymond Jewell seaman 1 c arrives from New York for five days with family before reporting back to his ship Victor Cragg gunner's mate 3 c comes from Boston for a few days then returns home Jack King and Alvin D Orange of Cleveland were in the city on business.
The Senior Christian Endeavor of First Baptist church combined its regular monthly meeting with a surprise birthday party for Marie Joseph at her Brook Street home last evening. After devotions and business, members enjoyed entertainment, presented gifts and greeting cards, and shared birthday cakes. Eighteen attended with senior advisers Rey Whiteman and H. H. Redding among the guests.
A devotional Salvation Army Home League gathering featured a candlelight ceremony and special prayers for men and women in service. Participants included John Morrison Grace Hutchss Helen Adams Janet Alexander and Mrs Ralph Billenborough. Hostess Mrs Theodore Reed served Merit refreshments in the new recreation room after the meeting.
Mrs Frank Bliss entertained friends at her Wright street home last evening honoring her husband and Miss Wetts King on their birthdays. A spaghetti dinner and cake followed by gifts showcased a guest list including Mr Bliss Mrs King and numerous local residents.
The Corry Chapter held its second wartime graduation for Red Cross Nurses Aides and Canteen Workers at Emmanuel Episcopal church with 100 plus attendees. Twenty one Nurses Aides and twenty four Canteen Corps graduates received certificates and emblems as the organist Mrs. Maured Alfred played a short program. Reverend E H Van Houten gave the invocation while Dr. Gillette Supt Lee Nichols Miss Mildred Young Mrs Russell Sherman and Miss Bonita Sordon spoke. The choir of 34 voices, directed by H Lynn Rice, performed four pieces by Christiansen Shew and two others.
Miss Margaret Aline Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Warner Waterford and Jay Bernard Erwin son of Mr and Mrs Harry Erwin Connellsville Pa were married January 21 1944 at Waynesburg Pa by Rev Thomas E Dencen uncle of the bride. The bride a Waterford High School graduate 1942 and Pitt student. The groom a Pitt senior majoring in applied social science a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Kappa Delta. They will reside in Pittsburgh's Chesnut Heights.
A Neos family celebration honored Leon Root before his Tuesday departure to join the U S Navy. Hosts Mr and Mrs Arai Ret hosted a social evening at Tatbell's Inn with a sugaring-off party. Attendees included Mr Kid Mrs Merle Fitch Univ City and Miss Alghelle Root among others.
Mrs R Lawrence Davison hosted a club gathering on Mast Mein street. Members enjoyed an evening of cards with Mrs S H Skinner winning the evening’s award as servers provided desserts and refreshments at the close of the event.
Members and friends of the Corey Church of United Brethren in Christ attended a gathering at Mrs. J. Hubert Heerlein’s North Center street home. President Mrs. Barley Banks led devotions and sewing on quilts followed by salad, rolls, tea and coffee. Next week’s location to be announced.
Miss Theresa hosted a birthday gathering for Miss Mary Jeni Sullivan and Mary Ann Sullivan. The evening featured games visits and dancing with refreshments and gifts for the guests of honor. Attendees included Miss Paula Heffer Rita Sparks Mary Geitvite Henan Anna Louise Morris Penny Hughes Jerry Sull op Katherine Reynolds Jean Fusaby and other guests.
Judge Harry S. McDevitt of the Philadelphia Council Of Defense stated opposition to civilian defense workers collecting service member addresses to identify voters. He argued such canvassing could create opportunities for political discussions during patrols and push for neighborhood gatherings tied to voting.
Washington report tallies 173239 U S war casualties across Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard through mid March with 130619 Army deaths 53124 wounded 27188 missing 27742 prisoners and Navy Marines Coast Guard totals 42420. Among wounded 27288 have returned to duty and 1875 prisoners reported as died of disease in prison camps.
17 year old Rep. Domengeaux D DeI signed his seat in the House to enter the Army as a private. He described the government resolution of life from the cradle to the grave.
In a courtroom crossfire attorney for Lonergan accused prosecutors and a sheriff of misconduct. He argued Lonergan should face prison only if fully proven guilty, proposed alternate killers including a burglar or Mario Gabellini who escorted the heiress to nightclubs before the slaying.
Governor commutes the 29 year old William McCausland of Erie from death by electric chair to life imprisonment for the 1943 rifle slaying of Leo Knoll. Pardon Board papers sent to Erie County Sheriff to transfer McCausland from jail to Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh.
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