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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

5

Wounded Evacuations From Halloran Continue From Newark

Twelve ambulance planes leave Newark Airport carrying 204 wounded from Halloran General Hospital Staten Island to nearby hospitals. The three day total reaches 640 moved. 207 moved today include 40 litter cases. Also notes milk and dairy comprise over 25 percent of 1700 pounds of principal daily consumption.

Associmion Srress Newark WN. J Halloran General Hospital Staten Island N. Y Halloran Hospital

PTA Council Advances Cafeteria Supervision To Board

Washington School PTA members voted to permit the school cafeterias at Junior High and Senior High to be supervised by the board of education. AML equipment and stock were donated to the school board. Officers were elected: Mildred Denton president, Alton Klinger vice president, Leslie Wells secretary, Harland Blanchard treasurer. a community dinner preceded the meeting and Rev. R. R. Merriman offered invocational remarks. The adjourned program featured a flag salute led by RS. Dewey, a vocal number, readings, and songs.

Parent-Teacher Association Council Hell Washington School Board of Education AML Mildred » Denton Alton Klinger Leslie Wells Harland Blanchard Tireen Washington F.T. A R. R Postal Service Jocal Federal James, Sullivan

Corry Red Cross Chapter Raises Surgical Dressings Quota

The Army releases 27 100,000 yards of gauze to the Red Cross, lifting the Corry Chapter quota for May to 18,000 dressings and setting June at 27,000 with July at 48,000. The Red Cross will deliver 100,000 completed dressings monthly, requiring many new volunteers to meet the surge. Dressings use two by two and four by four gauge sponges. sent in waterproof wartime containers. Volunteering hours are daily at the federal building, with extra helpers urged to meet the increased demand.

Red Cross Corry Neit HL. A. Gilbert Diess Nes War Ironts War Department Pilock

Bride-Elect Kathryn McEldowney Honored at Shower

Miss Kathryn McEldowney, sister of Betty McEldowney, was feted at the East Main Street home of the McEldowneys Tuesday evening in anticipation of her marriage to Bruce Spangler Saturday. Guests included Mildred Proctor, Virginia Armitage, Joan McCray, Shirley Hinman, Helen Chapel, Jean Manley, and Mrs. Albert Sweet. Games, music, and a shower of kitchen ware accompanied refreshments of pavide’s cake and jello. The table decorations featured white shower favors.

Betty McEldowney Opal Triscult McEldowney East Main Street Kathryn McEldowney Bruce Spangler Mildred Proctor Virginia Armitage Joan McCray Shirley Hinman Helen Chapel Jean Manley Albert Sweet

San Francisco Man Guests at Corry Rotary Dinner

eniip K. Hilstrom of San Francisco was a guest of the Corry Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry dinner. He tented the evening with several vocal numbers accompanied by Miss Helen Rowe. Arrangements were made for a Corry Rotary representative to attend the inter city Jamestown New York meeting on June 6. Other guests included D A Hillstrom Miss Rowe 5 F Anderson and Captain J D Watson on leave from overseas service.

Eniip K. Hilstrom San Francisco Corry Aind Sevral Helen Rowe Wellity Petri Nilson

Warren Cooperative Annual Meeting in Youngsville Pa

The Warren Electric Cooperative held its annual meeting Monday evening May 19 in the Youngsville High School auditorium. Judge Allison Wade and Attorney John Stuart spoke on cooperative growth. Paul Triscuit was elected president with officers Arthur Hill Leo Whiteley Homer A Manley and others continuing in roles. two thousand dollar war bonds were won by Mrs. Doin Logan Lawrence Johnson and George Bensiik.

Warren Cooperative Warren Electric Cooperative, the Warren County Youngsville Allison Wade John Stuart Warren Paul Triscuit Arthur Hill Leo Whiteley Homer A. Manley Steve Bosco Paul Triscult Ira Johnson Axel Dohnsm Lean Whiteley

Amici Sewing Circle Donates to Church Fund

Amici Sewing Circle met Tuesday at Mrs H J Smith's home in Bust Wayne sized with fifteen members and one guest present. Mrs Lynn Campbell led devotions. Mrs Marshall Sher wood oversaw business. a Jette from Mildred Young of Jonaney Ky was read. The circle voted to contribute to the ministerial retirement fund and welcomed new members Mrs Carl Wengert Mrs Crosby Bush and Mrs Meggitt Deyo. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Leon Bloss Mrs Glenn Humes and Mrs Lynn Campbell.

Agnes H. J. Smith Wayne Lynn Campbell Marshall Sherwood Mildred Young Jonaney Toor Carl Wengert Crosby Bush Meggitt Deyo Leon Bloss Glenn Humes

Raymond Employees Honor Miss Curtis at Dinner

Seventeen women from the Raymond office departments held a dinner at Hotel Corry to honor Miss Jean Curtis as she leaves to join Curtis Jewelry Store management. The gathering included gifts of remembrance. Mrs Norbert Bachemer was planned to attend but could not return from Fort Knox Kentucky in time.

Raymond Hotel Corry Jean Curtis Curtis Jewelry Tne

Baptist Mother-Daughter Banquet Tonight at Avenue 5

The Baptist Church hosts a mother and daughter banquet at 6:30 this evening with the congregation serving supper. Guest speaker Mrs W A Danowsky, missionary to the Seneca Indians living in South Dayton New York, will deliver readings and music.

Baptist Church W. A. Danowsky Dayton N. Y

Larry Lowe 2 Honored At Birthday Party

A birthday party for Larry Lowe aged two was hosted by his mother on West Pleasant Street Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 8 30. Several children attended and were served sandwiches jello birthday cake and milk. Each child received lollipops and picture books as Larry received gifts from Elsie Hunt Bobby Hunt Jimmy Paulson Chippy Paulson David Whitehead Jan Seamans Jan VanDresar Loren Hasbrouck Shirley Hasbrouck Sandra Devereaux Linda McMahon Sandra Welch Betty Gleason Freddie Brockman Larry Langhurst Garry Langhurst and Judy McMichael of Titusville.

West Pleasant Street Larry Elsie Bobby Hunt Jimmy Chippy Paulson David Whitehead Jan Seamans Jan VanDresar Loren Shirley Hasbrouck Sandra Devereaux Linda McMahon Sandra Welcht Betty Gleason Freddie Brockman Garry Langhurst Judy Mc Michael Titusville

Plans For Institute At First Methodist June 8

Sirs. Fred Ross hosted a W G T U meeting with opening devotions by Mrs Emma Heart who read Wits End Corner. Mrs George Chase led the business and a delegate was voted for the Youths Temperance Council training school at Grantham Pa from June 24 to July 1. Local institute arrangements were discussed for Tuesday June 8 at the First Methodist Church with morning and afternoon sessions and a noon tureen dinner. Mrs Chase reported on the regional conference at Butler Pa and refreshments were served after.

Fred Ross W. G T. U Emma Heart Wits End Corner George Chase First Methodist Chase Butler C. c. Warner

Miss Jeanette Baressi Hosts Card Club Evening

Miss Jeanette Baressi entertained her card club at home on East Smith Street last evening. Honors for two tables of five were won by Miss Katherine Greens, Miss Delores Greens, Miss Gertrude Crowell, and guest Mrs Rodney Knowlton with Miss Martha Corbin as a cited participant.

Jeanette Bares East Smith Street Katherine and Delores Greens Gertrude Crowell Rodney Knowlton Martha Corbin

Radio Tonight Schedule Mixes Comedies Dramas and Music

Tonight on NBC and MBS networks a varied lineup includes Mrp and Mrs North at 8 40, Beat the Bind at 9, Eddie Cantor and Bill Gargan at 9 80, District Attorney at 9 80, Kay Kyser Hour at 11 40, Pauline Lord in Anna Christie and Frankie Carles Band at 8 90, Dr Christian at 9 90, Jack Garfon at 10 30, Report to Nation. Blu Carrie Boswell offers My Best Girls drama and Dup Nipner’s. Johnny Tong Band at 9 20 and Soldiers With Winks at 10 30. Halls of Montezuma and Xavier Cugat at 8 90 and 9 30 on MBS with First Nighter Drama at 10 15 and Dovjald M Nelson from Tater-American Development Timer.

NBC

Birthday Party Noted By Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting last evening with a birthday group as guests of honor. Members celebrated birthdays this month while Mrs Arthur Mapes Mrs K Havenstain Miss Pauline Sansan Mrs Howard Loveland and Mrs G W Akam attended. President Mrs Frederick Beall conducted a brief business session before the social hour. Refreshments were provided by Mrs G W Akum Mrs Jol Chen and Mrs Mary Roberts featuring ice cream and birthday cakes.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Arthur Mapes K. Havenstain Pauline Swansan Howard Loveland G. W. Akam Frederick Beall G. W. Akum Jol Chen Mary Roberts

Card Club Hosts Mrs. Franz at Baal Congress Street

Mrs Robert Franz hosted a card club last evening at her home on Baal Congress Street. In a five hundred game, prizes went to Mrs Albert Fox, Mrs Frank Ferry, and Mrs John Maloney. A delicious salad luncheon was served to end the evening.

Robert Franz Robert Frang Baal Congress Albert Fox Frank Ferry John Maloney

W. S. C. S Mother and Daughter Banquet Notice

The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church hosts a Mother and Daughter banquet on Tuesday evening May 28. Dinner at 6 30 in the church dining room, followed by a program and social hour. Reservations through Mrs Willis Brown, Mrs O A Johnson, or Mrs Fred Ross by Saturday. no reservations after.

Methodist Church Willis Brown 0. A. Johnson Fred Ross

Son born to Mr and Mrs Louis Kelsey at Cory Hospital

A baby boy was born yesterday afternoon at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Louis Kelsey of Spring Greek. The infant joins the family with both mother and child reported in good condition.

The Cory Hospital Louis Kelsey

Knox Leaves Estate Worth Two Million Dollars

Navy Secretary Frank Knox died April 28 leaving an estate estimated at 2 million dollars. He left his Chicago Daily News stake to his widow Annie Reid Knox in trust for her life, with the Union Tender Publishing Company stock also to her. Knox died in Washington.

Chicago Navy Frank Knox Colonel Knox Chicago Daily News Annie Reid Knox Uniontender Publishing Company Manchester N. HL Knox

Roosevelt Nominates Gardner for Rear Admiral Post

May 17 Roosevelt announces Captain Matthias B Gardner USN previously stationed at State College Pennsylvania as nominee for rear admiral in the Navy. Gardner is named by President Roosevelt in a formal nomination issued today.

Washington Roosevelt Matthias B. Gardner U.s.nj Col+ lege

Treasury daily report May 19 balance and debt figures

Treasury data from Washington on May 11 show receipts 188,119,00442 dollars and expenditures 280,068,806.64 with a net balance of 10,805,611,013.99. The total debt stands at 187,290,728,080.96, reflecting a decrease of 286,160,125.46 from the previous day.

Treasury Washington, D. C U. S. Treasury

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