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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

5

Hospital Auxiliary Tag Day Sale Nets Near $350

Final tallies from Berry Hospital Auxiliary fund raiser show almost $350 earned by tag day efforts. Volunteers in Corry, Spring Creek, Spartansburg and nearby areas participated, with prizes awarded to Scouts of various ages. Local Girl Scouts Troop 28 and volunteers helped, and winners can collect awards at Mrs. A S Boag’s residence.

Saturfly Berry Hospital Corry Inartansburg Clymer Springeek Gib. Boyd V. Shreve Sparksburg Chris Christensen Glenn. Donald Spring Creek Spartanslows Girl Scouts of Rex Theater Janice Johnston Kathie Boag Dorothy Patterson Jonel Tinson Helen’ Frederick Dorothy Joseph Almira Heerlein Jean Splesman Marilyn Haight Jeanne Nichols Park Street

Corry Area News Tidbits Mix War Duty and Local Happenings

Corry residents hear from servicemen on leave and duties abroad. Local weddings and engagements spark anticipation as families share news of travels, promotions, and upcoming ceremonies. Community pairs honor mothers and celebrate civic club events amid wartime travel and troop notes.

Fairview PTA Final Session Thursday May 18

The Fairview Parent Teacher Association plans its final semior year meeting Thursday at 3 15 in Room 4 of the school. Officers for the next term will be elected, and the program includes a varied student showcase as part of National Music Week.

Fairview Pta Fairview Teschars! Association

Miss Mary Edwards Weds Leland Puller In Centerville

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday afternoon at four o'clock in Centerville as Mary Edwards became the wife of Leland Puller seaman second class USCG. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father before friends and relatives. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and carried talisman roses. Attendants wore pink chiffon. A seven o'clock supper followed with a tiered wedding cake at the center of the bride’s table. The couple, graduates of Bloomfield High, plan for Puller to report to the Coast Guard Training Station at Groton after service.

Dune Kathryn McEldowney Clarence B. Spangler Pleasantville Christian and Missionary Alliance John Amoroso Sherman Street Theodore J. Amoroso Seaman Ion Aally Corry Alton Garnicke Joe Consol Cecil Messinger Anzio First Presbyterian Church Sugar Grove Carl Perrin Edward Hamilton U.S. Army Ana Oars Edwin Riceville Mary Leland ¢. Puller USCG Rev Charles Fuller Centerville Cony Robert Stockway Slater Milxine Chelton Lohengrin Garvie H Dorhey Brockway Puller Bloomfield High School Titusville Coast Guard Groton

Mrs Tiffany Piano Students Present Brief May Recital

Mrs L R Tiffany hosted a piano recital Monday night at her studio 349 South Center Street with a large audience. Keppel Tiffany and Mrs Ray Moore aided with refreshments as students performed instrumental and vocal pieces including Roberta Wyckbtr s Two Neighbors and The Reap 813 Dolores Hosier, and a two piano selection Parade of the Wooden Soldiers by Audrey Akama Betty Huntley.

L. R. Tiffany Tiffany May Wasic South Center Street Keppel Tiffany Ray Moore Lollow Rawwee Robin Gloria Pay Leona Hinsley Jeanene Brady Tha Manger Kitte March Roberta Wykbtr Dolores Hosier Laurence Miller Deanene Brady Theodore Mauers Billy Wykatt Gloria Fay Leona Huntley Harp Maxine MacMillan Loyd Hamsdell Audrey Akam Betty Huntley Felen Powers Reya Burliname Shirley Pitel Virginia Naomi! Sovel Fairyland Musi Society Janiece Meerstink Valse Christine Audrey Ak Sieen Handy Maxine Mout

Mrs Paul Koenig Elected President of Women's Club Federation

Harrisburg May 16 Mrs Paul Koenig of Spring Grove was elected president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs at the annual convention succeeding Mrs Alfred A Crooks of Norwood. Officers include Mrs Harvey Steckel secretary and Mrs Stacey Peters treasurer with district vice presidents named for western central and eastern regions. An award was given to Mifflin County Federation for greatest gain in membership while the session addressed war and peace with Dr Norman Vincent Peale to speak on controlled thinking.

Eerie Harrisburg Paul Koenig Spring Grove Peninsyl van Federation of Women’s Clubs Koenig Alfred A. Crooks Norwood Harvey Steckel Allentown Stacey Peters Lencaster Barry Hodson Clarion John R. Walters Aliquipna Noryn—Oustern Harry Schaal Erle Jessie J. Riley Staats California North-Centeal Wes James Muffly Lewisburg Southcentral R. 8. Saby Gettysburg Northeastern Henrys. Robertson Lansford Lansford, Led Mra Morgan J Spencer D. Iiwing Cleveland Plain Dealer Norman Vincent Peale Marble Collegiate Church New York

Rummage Sale Planned After City Meeting

A church meeting at Mrs. Charles C. Rich's West Wayne Street home outlined a rummage sale this weekend in the Grand Theater building to aid boys and girls work. The final picnic season gathering will be at Mead Park with refreshments served.

Demuets Bluae Charles C. Rich West Wayne Street Grand Mead Park Iit

Tokyo Hints Airbase Within Range of Japan

A report describes positions around Tengchung and surrounding towns in Yunnan as Japanese bases. Chinese high command notes a pincers movement forming against the Japanese occupied Burma Road while dispatches say efforts to reconnect Burma and Ledo Roads progress amid harsh terrain and difficult mountain trails. The offensive appears to be advancing despite 11,000-foot mountains and rugged routes.

Thdia Myktkyina Burma Road Veit Ledo Road

BPW Mother Daughter Banquet at Hotel Corry

The Business and Professional Women's Club held a Mother and Daughter banquet at Hotel Corry on Monday evening. About 68 members and guests attended a 6:30 dinner in Pennsylvania colors with Spring flowers and candles. Mrs Milton Zilaneck presided as past mistress. Miss Lillian Murray welcomed guests. Mary Jean Sullivan, with her mother, sang two numbers. An installation of officers followed led by Miss Anes Lynch. Officers installed were President Miss Lillian Murray Nice president Mildred Denton secretary Dorothy Havenstein treasurer Lawrence Thomas. The event featured group singing and dinner music by Glenn Middleton.

Hotel Corry Women's Club Hotel Coy Pennsylvania Milton Zilaneck Ginner Femrks MW cl Anes Uynch Lillian Murray Nice Mildred Denton Dorothy Havenstein Lawrence Thomas Richard Rossbacher G. Blanchard Harry Blount Whenes Lynch Margaret Swanson Harry Rapp of Warren

Dinner at Boston House Honors Aero Ladies Birthday

A group from Aero plant departments 988 and 650 hosted a chicken dinner at the Boston House to honor Miss Margaret Balog Miss Elizabeth Bache and Mrs Beatrice Howe on their birthdays. Twelve covers were set and each honoree received a corsage and a gift before the social gathering at Mrs Autumn Alfreds Union City home. Attendees included several Union City residents and Corry visitors.

Boston House Aero Ladies Aero Plantet Margaret Balog Eliga Beth Bache Beatrice Howe Union City Autumn Alfred Mop Kidith’ Willams Margery Estes Marie DeMauri Mabel ‘Ellee Anna Wright Jessie Kornikoski Stella Hajar Irene Dippel Corry D. B. Taggart Sarasota Fla H. B. Desmond Fairy Few

Anniversary and Mother's Day Gathering at Columbus Home

Mr and Mrs Floyd Viege and family hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering in Columbus for wedding anniversaries of Howard Johnson and Utegg, a birthday for Pitt, and Mother's Day. Guests included Donald Johnson and son Burdette, Eldred Pitt, Howard Johnson, Ora Mitchell, D J Porter, John Wilson, Robert Mead, Forest Bindley and son Donald. A picnic dinner was shared and photos were taken.

Nic Columbus Floyd Viege Donald Johnson Burdette Eldred Pitt Waterford Howard Johnson Ora Mitchell Spring Creek D. J. Porter John Wilson Robert Mead Bear Lake Forest Bindley Donald Utegg Pithh Bindley

One Killed Three Hurt In Truck Car Collision

Delmont Pa May 16 Blair Wagner 42 of New Kensington was killed and three others hurt two seriously Raymond George 59 of New Kensington was in serious condition with back and internal injuries Kenneth Wagner 39 of New Kensington and John Coleman 24 of Petrolia Pa driver of the truck were less seriously hurt The truck overturned and fire from 000 gallons of kerosene followed. Wagner's car demolished.

Associated Press Delmont Dlair Wagner New Kensington Raymond George New Kenningtos Westmoreland Hospital Kenneth Wagner John Coleman Petrolia Py. M.D. Sherman

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