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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary readable words point to a 1941 Ontario horse race event with references to finish line and wire nose capture. Details are indeterminate due to corrupted source text.
Reports say a large Allied convoy to Gibraltar faced heavy fighting with Italian Tunisian forces. Axis briefings claim attacks were repulsed by German and Italian units despite renewed Allied artillery pressure. A Tunis-bound Axis munitions shop was said to have been destroyed and a torpedo boat sunk off Cap Ban.
The article discusses extending a coal mine truce as most mines follow schedules and any permanent wage deal would need government approval. If the truce ends without settlement miners may keep working under existing contracts, hoping for later terms. Roosevelt and Ickes weigh in on legal jurisdiction and War Labor Board authority.
The Amici Sewing Circle of Valle Brethren In Christ church held its annual banquet with onward program in the basement. About fifty-one members and twelve visitors attended. Mrs H Ray Harris led singing, with musical selections by several members and a humorous skit. The president Mrs William Halfast gave a circle resume. Birthdays honored included Mrs Geeff Akam and others. Several community visitors and church members were noted in attendance and various travel notices mentioned.
Reverend Belmon presided at a Saturday evening ceremony for Miss Bilwalleth C. Dille, daughter of Mrs. Elisabeth Dille of Cleveland, and Avehic C. Kvamtet of Wooster. The couple wore navy attire with white accents and left for a wedding trip before settling in Desmond apartments on West Sout Street. Mr Kramer works in the Time Study department at 0 Supply.
Mrs George Gordon hosted Women's Society of Christian Service Circle No 2 at her East Church Street home with seventeen members present. Mrs Stanley Wiehels led devotions on prayer and the Latin America study topic Social Change and Social Need in Latin America. Mrs W B Stowe read a commutation from Mrs Brice Wright Kane requesting a pot of money for Ruth M Sitl Home at Stel Ford to help clear the debt. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Joseph Gwighon in serving refreshments.
Reverend Wilmer Heffer of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church was guest speaker at the Corry Rotary Club dinner at the Hotel Corry. He urged members to pursue a lasting pace through steady effort while a brief business meeting followed.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met in regular session with twenty five members present. The business meeting was conducted by Noble Grand Mrs. Ronald Carter. They decided to hold a rummage sale in the near future with date and place to be announced.
Introducing a son to Mr and Mrs Robert G Crosby of 214 South Center Street at Corty Hospital last evening and named for the household.
The notice states Ruth Eleanor Lindsley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gumbleton, will wed Williams A Gumbleton, son of Mr and Mrs W J Gumbleton. Both graduates of Corr High School and employed at Aero Supply. No wedding date is set.
Mrs. Alton Klinger of Leaven Street hosted a Neighborhood Club gathering last evening. Awards for five hundred went to Mrs. Harry Thayer and Ms. Kingdot Drake. The hostess served a salad dessert to several guests, and the group plans to meet again in two weeks.
Mrs Bachomner entertained eight Y. and O. club members and guest Mrs Galdie Hoyts of Copheuntan Pay at her home last evening. The group played five hundred with prizes awarded to Mrs Prark Lathrop and Miss Derna Piccard. A salad and dessert lunch followed and the group agreed to meet in two weeks.
Miss Rosemary Auer of East Congress street hosted her bridge club last evening. Two tables of auction bridge were played with Ida Watrous and Mrs Milhiel Young taking the away prizes. Others present included Mrs Wesley Seamans, Mr Roberts, Bumbaveh, Miss Amelia Vandethom and Mrs Edgar Cole.
The Lillian Guild met at Mrs. William Myers residence on Spomy Street for an evening meeting. About twenty members attended a dinner and business session to discuss plans for a reception honoring Bishop Van Fouten.
Mrs Robert Reagle hosted a birthday gathering at her Bik Street home Tuesday afternoon for her son Bobby who turned three. Guests included Mrs Jerrold Lensberry Rover Mrs Lyle Chase Sally Dane Mes Ray Reagle Linda Rae Greco Ann Bagley and others. Children played games and received balloons followed by a birthday lunch with ice cream cake and gifts for Bobby.
Kathryn Stewart was complimented at a bridal shower assisted by Miss Helen Chapel. Guests included Mrs. Merrill Patterson and Mrs. Noble Clark who won prizes in games. Hostesses served salad to a list of attendees from Meadville and Centerville with various gifts noted.
Harold Anderson, formerly of Corry, has returned home to Arkansas where he receives wings and is named a Second Ferment recipient. He is to serve as a somberian crew member for the next few weeks at his post.
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