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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

5

Bride-Elect Miss Shirley Harvey Honored at Shower

Miss Shirley Harvey bride elect of Harold Dougherty was feted at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Myrtle Harvey on East Washington Street. One group enjoyed visiting and games, ending with a salad luncheon. Guests included Mrs Helen Bennett Mrs Mary Whaley Janet Vanderhoft Arlene Deschamp Sophie Carnegie Helen Stahowic Lucille Jones and Barbara Jane Harvey.

Shirley Harvey Myrtle Harvey East Washington Street Shirey Harvey Harold Dougherty Bentif Hew Helen Bennett Mary Whaley Janet Vanderhoft Arlene Deschamp Sophie Carnegie Helen Stahowic Lucille Jones Barbara Jane Harvey

Eastern Star Meeting Precedes Mother's Day Event

Corry City Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple with Mrs J D Watson presiding. After routine business a Mother’s Day reception honored mothers and guests, featuring a program of soprano solos by Raymond Barnes Bang and a dramatic tribute to Mother's Day by Grace Waterhouse plus a musical reading by Phyllis Houghton. Food was served, and decorations highlighted daf fodils and Harcissus. several members coordinated arrangements.

E. S Corry City Order of the Eastern Star Plains Masonic ‘Temple J. D. Watson Raymond Barnes Bang Lasse Howell Mom Grace Waterhouse Phyllis Houghton Gossin Stuart Houghton Ramesale Merle Amy R. © Anderson Alfred Morelson Jr John Rogers B. Patterson Ployd Holcomb Kibler Bernard Porter John Rickers

Townsend Club Meeting At Stewart Home

Townsend Club members met at the Stewart home for the May gathering with a sizable turnout. A Townsend Weekly subscription was presented to secretary Zenobia Sulvis and a Foundation Fund check was sent. 74 Congressmen have signed the Townsend petition to bring the plan to the House floor. A rummage sale is planned for month end and plans for the June meeting include a pie supper and recreation at the Kim home.

Townsend Club Charles Sewart Townsend Zenobia Sulvis Foundation Fund Harry Kiminy

Lutheran Ladies Aid Rummage Sale Clears Over $200

Twelve members and a guest attended St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. C V Willards home on West Church Street. A report said the rummage sale cleared over $200 and seventy five dollars were voted to be paid to the Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Mrs Ray Yoho departing for Houston was honored with a handkerchief shower. Lena Haight co hosted with Mrs Will's.

St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Society C. V. Willard West Church St Lutheran Ray Yoho Houston Tex Wathering Lena Haight Wills

Baptist Ladies' Group Met Yesterday

The Baptist Ladies' Group met yesterday with Miss Helen Westley leading devotions and Miss Gladys Bogart presenting a paper on Stewardship. Guest speaker Mrs. A M Stanley delivered a message titled Power as refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Wits Chaves Warne Marlon Treet Hagless Baptist Ladies Ball Pyn Helen Westley Gladys Bogart A. M. Stanley Warner West Jey Ethel Jones W. F Miller Robert Proctor

Hymns Highlight Devotional Evening for Home League

Salvation Army Home League held a devotional meeting focused on famous hymns led by Mrs. John Morrison who spoke on Jesus, Lover of My Soul at the Salvation Army Hall. Plans were made for a quilting party Wednesday at 7 oclock hosted by Mrs. K D Browd 429 East South Street with refreshments served.

George Khaney Jfirlouge Great Lakes Naval Training Station Dolores Austin Export Willard Shreve Me. Shreve Essex W. W. Aller East Smith Thury D. Casey Washington, D. C Brie Rosa E. A. Renouf Youngstown Alma Gardner West Wayne Street Richard J. Bachomner Great ‘Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes East Congress Street Amel Nichols Detroit Mich Joseph Piteavage Bristol New Orleans J. J. Muleheirn Heh O'Hare Ruth Scouten Spartansburg Cleveland P. K. Hillstrom San Francisco Calif D. A. Hillstrom East Con Eress Street Home League Home League of the Salvation Army John Morrison Jesus Bret Oelock K. D. Browd East South Street

Son of Charles Reid and Mrs Wood Born at Parma Hospital

A son, Charles Reid av, bor f6 Pfc, and Mrs. Charles R. Wood, at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Parma Ohio, Mayth, Pyr. Wood is a former tes.

Charles Reid Charles R. Wood Evangelical Deaconess Hospital Parma Ohio Mayth Pyr Wood

Teen Age Party Postponed for Senior High Students

Chatman George Wood, part of a group planning student dances, announced that unforeseen circumstances force postponement of the Teen Age party at the State Armory. The event will likely move to the evening of the 18th with hopes to proceed next week.

State Armory Chatman George Wood

Mrs Heiman Hosts Dinner Bridge Gathering

Mrs Hayrick Heiman acted as hostess for a dinner party at Pittsfield with spring flowers and attractively arranged tables. After dinner the group moved to Mrs R E H Rossbucley’s home for an evening of card playing and socializing.

Heiman Hayrick Heiman Dinker Pittsfield R. E H. Rossbucley

Mrs Marvin Carlson Honored At Wisconsin Party

Mrs Marvin Carlson was celebrated at a home gathering on 1% Mott Street with friends from WR Trends and visiting entertainment. A luncheon followed with gifts presented to Mrs Carlson by attendees including Mrs Ik D Broa Mrs Leon Wyatt Mrs Alma Gard ney and others.

Marvin Carlson Wis Mott Street WR. C Carlson D. Broa Leon Wyatt Alma Gardney Bert Johnson Henry Hill Emma Gates Rya B. Jameson Leon Frank Leslie Messinger Ralph Magee Mike Rhodes A. E. Morrison B. A, Renouf Youngstown Mar- Beret Leonard Anna Magee

Bobby Hunt Birthday Honors At South Center Home

HIME entered at her residence honoring her son Bobby on his first birthday. Guests included Jan VanDresne, Bobby Sheppard, Linda and Michael McMahon, Marvella and Larry Lowe, Shirley and Loren Hasbrook, David Whitehead, John and Dan Scamens, Chippy and Jimmy Pattison and mothers. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and lemonade were served as gifts were given to Bobby.

Mays Super Hime South Center Bobby Jan VanDresne Bobby Sheppard Linda Michael McMahon Marvella Larry Lowe Shirley Loren Hasbrook David Whitehead John Dan Scamens Chippy Jimmy Pattison Harty

U S Casualties Reach 201 454 in World War II

U S casualties total 201 464 with 44 778 naval and 156 570 Army. Secretary Stinson reports Army totals include 47 297 killed 64 321 wounded 33 715 missing 31 343 POWs. Navy Marine Coast Guard totals add 19 221 killed 12 070 wounded 9 084 missing 4 433 POWs. Last week total was 207 843.

U.S Washington Stinson Luteal Navy Marine and Coast Guard Navy

Annual Meeting of Dairymen's League Held at Corry Grange Hall

The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association held its annual meeting at Corry Grange Hall with fair attendance. Frank Harvey was elected delegate to Sub-district meetings and the Syracuse annual meeting on June 15. Webb McCray and Mrs Franks Harvey named associates and alternates. Participation Savings checks were distributed and refreshments served by Mrs. Oscar Lindstrom's committee.

Cory Mueat Dairymen's League Co- Operative Association, Inc Corry Stevens Erle Coty Tocal Webb Mvcray Resolutions Syranuse Frank Harvey Syracuse N. C Franks Harvey Home Department Webb McCray Oscar Lindstram

Radio Schedule Snippet with NBC and NBC Affiliated Programs

Radio lineup lists Provains tonight with NBC Fange Brive at 7:30 and Allen Aldrich Family at 9, Bing Crosby at 20, Jonni Davis at 10, Abbott and Costello at 10, March of Time at 11 30, Muste Grities iele Concert at 8 7, Human Adventure at 3 20, Antoniat Concert at 10 30, and Muse Week Concert.

NBC Aldrich Family Bing Crosby Jonni Davis Abbot and Costello MBS Antoniat

Fishing Party Rescued After Bald Eagle Creek Flood

Five fishermen and their wives were stranded on an island five miles above Milesboro when a flash flood from heavy rains rose Bald Eagle Creek. Volunteers led by Mr. Engle and Howard rescued them after they sheltered in trees overnight.

Associated Press Philipsburg Bald Eagle Creek Fivo Engle Howard Raymond Holt Clearfield Charles Walker Woodland Walker

Former Corry Woman Dies in Erie Tuesday

Velma Brawley Lemon Lamon, 69, wife of David F. Lemon, died Tuesday afternoon at the family home in Erie. A native of Guys Mills born February 6, 1878, she lived in Corry from 1901 to 1921 before moving to Erie. Survived by husband, son Milford R. Lemon, two grandchildren, sisters Mrs. B E Lemon of Meadville and Mrs. Melvin Stainbrook of Bermuda, Minnesota. Funeral at Chester A. Shaal Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie.

Velme Brawley Leman David F. Lamon East Beth Street Erie Corry Lemon Guys Mills Milford R. Lemon 8. E. Lemon Meadville Melvin Stainbrook Bermidjt Minn Chester A. Sthaal 9Th Street Brit Laurel Hill Cemetery

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