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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1942

Page

4

First Birthday Party Honors George Ely

Mrs. William Ely hosted a party at 7 Snyder Circle for her son George on his first birthday. Attending were Mrs. James Woodworth and son James, Mrs. Dora Staines, Mrs. Richard Shefter, Mrs. George Wilcox and daughter Susanne, Mrs. Dale Rickerson and daughter Sandra, and three guests from Jamestown, Mrs. Richard Englund and son Dick, and Mrs. Worth Atkins. George received many gifts.

George Ely William Ely Snyder Civele George James Woodworth James Dora Staines Richard Shefter George Wilcox Susanne Dale Rickerson Davehter Sandra Jamestown Richard Englund Worth Atkins

Mildred Schramling Weds Lee Peeples in Presbyterian Ceremony

Mildred Mase Schramling daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Schramling of Columbus and Lee Archer Peeples of Youngsville were married in a Sunday 12 30 pm ceremony at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev G L Boyd The bride wore white maruadette with pink accents and carried calla lilies The groom was attended by Blair Crash The newlyweds planned a home at 410 South Main Youngsville after a brief trip through Ohio both had local school and work ties The notice also mentions John Lite visiting relatives in Butler

Mildred Schramling Lee Peeples Mildred Mase Schramling Frank Schramling Columbus Lee Archer Peeples Youngsville Nuvrigge G. L. Boyd Myrna Schramling Blair Crash Tarbell National Forge and Ordnance Company It Trying L. P. Cook Connewal Hake Henry Miller Buffalo W. A. Stein Und Family Mast Frederick Street W McElroy G. B. Higsar Peebles Sharon J. C. Avery Albert Miller Mary Kathryn Bullalo Neylon Schreckenigost Margaret Bartholme Agnes Loabowski B. G. Schreckengost Barnes, Pa Hate Abbey Herbert Blocker Vilvarasso Ind Carrie Ditton Blanche Hurbot North Center Street Doris Alta Tisza Beth Sheely Marienville Archie Alum W. B. Jordan Akron L. J. White Pan‘ama Ivan Dowrley Wayne Street Charlotte Nagel George Nagél East Wayne Street Maxforle Aaron Helen Lee South Center Street Wesley Henry Meadville Mina Tenny J.B. Howe Brie Jack Harrison Lawrence Park

War relief and fashion notes in wartime era women

A roundup of women contributors to the war effort includes Mrs Henry Poid urging fruit preservation and sending dried apples to England, Marjorie Weaver saving tires by marketing via motor scooter, and Glen Ballon selling pieces of a famous collection for war relief. It notes fashion shifts and a broad roster of local social updates, wartime civic activities, and long lists of visits and travel among New York and surrounding areas.

Adelaide Kerr Wide World Henry Poid Motor Magnate England Marjorie Weaver Hollywood Glen Ballon Hazel Corbin New York Maternity Center Brooklyn Javelies Witl War Production Board Regulixtions Gjnn Bari Joan Fontaine Garde Landis Women Voters National League of Women Voters House of Representatives Senate Fédération of Hostess and Professional Women’ Clubs American Women’s Voluntary Services Greater New York Vassar College Kate Smith USO War Fund Rise Stevens Metropolitan Sper Co Helen Jepson Lily Pons Irland Cic

Australia says big Japanese force moving near

The report describes a major Japanese naval force advancing toward Australia and the Pacific theater. It notes ongoing engagements, with bombings of a seaplane tender, a tanker, and two submarines sunk or damaged. Air and sea counter actions continue from Port Moresby and surrounding areas.

Hortheast Australia Ihewa

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed for Mr and Mrs Slye

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated at the Slye home in Wayne Township with a family dinner at noon Sunday and a reception for over a hundred friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Slye, married fifty years ago today in Wayne Township, have one daughter, Mrs. Hurlburt. Neighbors from nearby towns traveled to honor the couple, presenting gifts and bouquets.

B. W. Slyer Arehia Fhirlburh Wayne Township Slye Cyrus Lucy Fills Wayne Townshiry L. L. Markham Corry- Garler Hill Hurlburt

Miss Jean Fairecloth MacArthur Remembered by Murfreesboro Folks

Murfreesboro Tenn May 11 Mrs Douglas MacArthur known to the world as Mrs America’s favorite hero sits in memory in her hometown as Miss Jean Fairecloth a vivacious Murfreesboro girl who kept miles and races of friendship across races and distances She born in Nashville raised in Murfreesboro daughter of C Faircloth banker and Sallie Beard later met General MacArthur aboard a liner to Shanghai and married in 1937 Their loyalty to friends and southern hospitality stand out in recollections from Estill Springs to Manila with a moving December 1941 note written to Cricket Seward confirming her dedication to friends and family

Escar Thompson Murfreesboro Tenn Douglas MacArthur America Jean Jean Marie Fairslett MacArthur Miss Dean Matilda Dyom Marvin Judy) Corn Mrs. Macarthur Faireloth Estill Springs Australia Jean Paircloth Nashville Orient General MacArthur Shanghai Geveral Ar Uuit Macarthur

Raymond Bowling League Banquet at Country Club

The Raymond Company held its annual bowling banquet at the Country Club on Saturday evening with about one hundred guests. Prizes were awarded to listed attendees including Fred Taylor Richard Monts Charles Skimmer John Malopey Pak Bachomer Fred Lauer Musthaw Stormes Carl Contos William Michell Bertrard Green Edward Paldt Gustave Eder Reymond Gilvon Karl Dimmick Laurie Baker Pete Dubrosky Joseph Hayes Ty Oltenbeck Walter Bertram Fred Mixer Hubert Welden W. S. Reed. The show featured Cleve Wud Welded a dozen performers including a magician marimba player and two dancers. The organizing committee members were Richard Orn Earl Dimmiel Amby Alien Clarence Mixer and Stacny Skinner.

Raymond Bowling League Raymond Company Country Club de Upians Fred Taylor Richard Monts Charles Skimmer John Malopey Pak Bachomer Fred Lauer Musthaw Stormes Carl Contos William Michell Bertrard Green Edward Paldt Gustave Eder Reymond Gilvon Karl Dimmick Laurie Baker Pete Dubrosky Joseph Hayes

Birthday Party For Robert Coburn

Robert Coburn was pleasantly surprised at an eighth birthday party given by his mother Mrs Clarence Coburn at their Grand street home Saturday afternoon. Games were played and refreshments served to Mary and Junior Vendertoft David Appsuth Clayton Charlotte Reynolds Trene Broughton James Small Helen Bennett and Lois Helen Erma Coburn. Mrs Coburn was assisted by Mrs Douglas Reynolds.

Robert Coburn Robert Goburn Clarence Coburn Grand Street Mary Junior Vendertoft David Apps Uth Clayton Charlotte Reynolds Trene Broughton James Small Helen Bennett Lois Helen Erma Coburn

Edinboro Hosts County Arts and Music Festival

Edinboro welcomed high school music groups from Corry to its county arts festival on Friday and Saturday. Directed by William D. Knowlton and Miss Tuise Hupp the mixed chorus and soloists performed in a judged event focused on constructive critique. Local ensembles also joined a massed band concert and a closing medley on Saturday evening.

Miemers ENE Corry Edinboro William D. Knowlton Tuise Hupp

Plan For Reception to Rev John Love at St Thomas

Twenty members of St Thomas' Wshers Society met at Rits Restaurant after the eight o'clock mass to discuss plans for Rev John Love's reception on Sunday May 17 and conduct a brief business meeting.

St. Thomas’ Wshers Society Rits John Love

Two Newborns Reported at Corry Area Hospitals

A daughter was born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Albert Maker of Sipartene burg RD 3 formerly Hallie Kinney. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Herbert Drace of 3171 West Wayne Street. Mrs Drace was formerly Olga Honchosiy of Union City.

Borni Corry Hospital Albert Maker Sipartene Burg, RD. 3 Maker Hallie Kinney Herbert Drace West Wayne Street Drace Olga Honchosiy Union City

Fragmented OCR sports notes hint at regional standings

A garbled OCR fragment mentions bowling, a women’s congress, teams from Ohio Minnesota Pennsylvania and New York, and a planned managers meeting. It references a champion Woll, a core team, and a prize cut at time, with scattered names like Daley and Jersey. Further readable facts are limited.

Tomrname Philadelph Bermuda Northert Tocol Plannir Makesmer Woll Rennsylva Ton Ohio Corget Ad Dion Hhey Hey Halt

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