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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

5

Bingo Club Dinner at Boston House Highlights Evening

A shy o elderk ham diner was enjoyed by ten members of the Bingo Glib at the Boston House last evening. After the dinner, Mrs. William Haenel hosted games at 0 West Frederick Street where awards went to Mrs. M D Davison and Mrs. Diisy Shreve. The late hour included jello, cake and coffee. The next meeting is June 6 at Mrs. Mary Stefford’s home on West Smith Street.

Boston House William Haenel West Frederick Street M.D. Davison Diisy Shreve

Unusual servicemen reunion at the Willamalien home

A Brook Street gathering brought together three brothers in military service for the first time in months. Cited were Ulmer C. Allen in the Navy with 24 years service and recent South Pacific duty, Earl W. Allen on leave from Norfolk with convoy and submarine patrols, and Betty Officer Allen in the Navy. Additional visits featured relatives from Berwick, Pa., and Corry residents hosting and traveling for family events and training updates.

Brooklyst Earl W. Allen Worfolls Atlantic Algeria Pvt. Allen Camp Wheeler Fort Ord Calif California

Mrs Harmon Hosts Card Club Last Night

Mrs Harmon hosted a card club at her East Smith Street home with two tables of bridge attended by Mrs Brice Ellsworth, Mrs James Lewis, Mrs William Swan Jr, and Misses Shirley Layson Juanita Stranshan Leora Stratahan Harriett Colegrove. Harmon was high scorer and served seafood salad fruit jello salad cupcakes and coffee to guests.

Fafmon Esl Smith Street Brice Ellsworth James Lewis William Swan, Jr Shirley Layson Juanita Stranshan Leora Stratahan Harriett Colegrove Harmon

Good Attendance At V F W Auxiliary Meet

Thirty members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the VFW met at the post home last evening at 6 oclock. President Grace Blymiller opened the meeting and plans were made for the annual Poppy Sale. Mrs J J Haight was named Auxiliary chairman. It was voted to contribute to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Evie. A neat meeting will be held on the 6th when a class of new members will be welcomed.

Ansiliay VF W Yelock Grace Blymiller J. J. Haight Wos Evie

Dorcas Class Elects Officers for Upcoming Year

Dorcas Class elected R. Veney as president at the group's meeting held at Mrs. Frank Schrader's home on East South Street. New officers include Mrs. Bert Williams as vice president, Mrs. K. S. Durham as secretary, and Mrs. D. J. Chapman as treasurer.

S.veney Dorcas Frank Schrader East South Street Bert, Williams Durham D. J. Chapman Fred Barton Mead Park Olg Young Fred Anderson Carl Hinman W. Andrus Fred Young 2. P. Horn Newark N. J

Pre Bridal Shower Honors Miss Smith Before May 21 Wedding

Miss Smith, to wed Carlyle Fitch on May 21, was honored at a kitchen shower by 16 F W Woolworth Company employees. The event, at Mrs. Viola Nollinger's East Main street home, featured a dinner, games, and many useful gifts. Mrs. R. E. Messinger assisted, and a large wedding cake followed the meal.

Sal Sucile Cuuul Carlyle Fitch F. W. Woolworth Company Viola Nollinger East Main Street Miss. Smith R. E. Messinger Nolling

Birthday Party for Ruth Warner in Honor of 19th Birthday

Mrs Clinton Warner entertained at her home for her daughter Miss Ruth Warner who turned 19 on May 13. Several friends attended and ice cream and birthday cake were served in the late evening. Miss Warner received many appropriate gifts from friends.

Ruth Warner Clinton Warner

Gerry Owen Club Meets At Mrs Maloney Home

Gerry Owen Club gathered at Mrs Mayme Maloney's Spring Street home for an evening of visiting and bingo. Seven members attended with Mrs Jennie Weicht and Mrs Ann Esterbrook sharing awards and a special prize won by Mrs Weicht. Milky refreshments included pear salad hot rolls dates and coffee. Next meeting set for June 13 hosted by Mrs Weicht on East Bondi Street.

Gerry Gwen Ci Mayme Maloney Spring Street Jennie Weicht J Ann Esterbrook Weicht

Nazarene Women's Missionary Society Meeting Summary

The Nazarene Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Midman’s Worth Street home for an all day session. Twelve to eighteen members attended with friends, sharing a brown dinner. President Miss M Bailey led the devotional, each member recited a love verse, sewing quilt blocks filled the afternoon, and plans for the next meeting include a meal.

Soetety The Nazarene Church R. R. Midman Worth Street Atv Friends Mixe M Bailey Busiess

Mary Martha Class Met Wednesday

The regular Mary Martha Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Frank Mareis home on South Center street with twenty members attending. Mrs Elmer Shater, president, led devotions and the group voted to donate to the war relief fund. A program of singing and games followed, and refreshments were planned for June 20 at Mrs Martin Rumbaugh’s home.

Mary Martha The Presbyterian Church Frank Mareis South Center Street Leroy Dickin Elmer Shater Presider Ih War Relief Fund A. V. Cockrin Robert Wanle Mary Anderson Dorothy Megunkin Matin Rumbaugh Spr Street

A Cappella Concert At Junior High School

The High School A Cappella Choir performed for the Junior High School during the morning assembly. Directed by H. Lynn Bice, the group presented their Spring Concert program offered to the public last week at the south side building.

Me Baptist Brotherhood Meeting At Harold Howards Home

Me Baptist Brotherhood gathered last evening at Harold Howards home Carver Fill with LA members and two guests Rev E Osiery of Greenfield Pa and Rev George OKeefe of Spartansboro attendance taken by roll call Prescribed duties noted Speaker Rev Ostorhost addressed group during late preaching Mrs Howard served a dulcis luncheon

Baptist Brotherhood Harold Howard Carver Fill E. Osieryhost Greenfield George O'Keefe Spartansbore Uel Phe Atendine Nowell Wbout Morkei's Bay Loneliess W. A Jones Rey Osterhost

Chevrolet District Meeting At Hotel Corry

A Chevrolet district meeting was held at Hotel Cory with a chicken dinner, gathering Chevsuler deatery sac mechanics from Erie War ree Crawford and Chautauqua counties. Kennebh Rule and Ralph Smith led the event focusing on the yearly mechanic examination, described as a remitment of the company, with dealer involvement noted.

Chevrolet Hotel Corry Hotel Cory Chevsuler Deatery Erie Warree Crawford Chautauqua Iembetinis Sys In Méchanics Kennebh Rule More Ralph Smith snTale Mechanica Azenetes

U B Ladies Aid Holds Routine Meeting

The Women’s Benevolent Society members met at the home on West Wayne Street for a routine session at 2 pm. Mrs Bini Heath presided with vice president Mex El 2 Bush, business conducted in silence by Mrs Harris Watersons. Sewing quilt patches and work dominated the afternoon as plans were made for a May 23 gathering at Mrs Henry Halfast’s home. May birthdays will be honored, with Mrs Johnson hosted by Mrs Cassius Fish and served a light tea.

Wes Jonnstin Aelock United Beetheen Ladies’ Aid Boviety Wayne Bini Heath Mex EL 2 Bush Harris Watrons Henry Halfast Fash Wayne Johnson Cassius Fish

Irrawaddy River Navigable Throughout Burma Year Round

The Irrawaddy river in Burma is navigable for about 1,000 miles year round, enabling steady waterway travel and commerce across key regions throughout the year.

Irrawaddy River Burma

Marines Staged 61st Landing on Foreign Soil in 1776

In March 1776 the U1 unit of the Marine Corps conducted its 61st landing abroad. The report notes a historic operation marking early American naval actions and foreign deployments.

Marine Corps

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