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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1944

Page

4

Union City Teen Missing Prompts Police Appeal

Union City police broadcast an appeal for information about 17 year old Barbara Howland missing since last Monday. She was last seen at the Riverside Hotel in Greenville wearing a tight suit and a brown tweed coat. the family at 108 East High Street asks anyone with info to call.

Union City Barbara Howland Riverside Greenville Union Cily Theamily East High Street

Man Beaten in Family Dispute at Erie

ERIE May 20 George ssabbins Sr 60 was beaten in a family quarrel Thursday and is in Hamot Hospital in fair condition. He has scalp lacerations and facial bruising. Police say the assailant was John Mraz father-in-law of George Babylak Jr son of the injured man. The attack stemmed from an old grudge, detective Capt Roy Mong said.

Erie George Ssabbins Hamot John Mraz George Babylak, Jr Mraz Capl Roy Mong

Jamestown Will Battle Over Dying Man's Estate

Jamestown May 30 A contest over the will of John R Anderson who died April 7 opened in surrogate court as attorney Milton A Bissell challenged the document and asked for a jury trial for Roy W Ballard who claims to be his son Ballard would receive income from a trust and a portion of the corpus while Mathilda Peterson the housekeeper would be kept in home and a Swedish bank account would go to siblings Gloria Johnson and Esther Johnson were named as beneficiaries in a later handwritten codicil.

Jamestown John 9. Anderson Hugh V. N. Bodine Milton A. Bissell Roy W. Ballard Tonopah New Anderson Mathilda Peterson Sweden Ballard Gloria Johnson Esther Johnson Eagle Street Bissell Sid Ballard

Hotel Property to House War Labor This Summer

May 20 report notes North East food processors plan to use German prisoners of war labor this summer to supplement car help. Arrangements aim to house prisoners at the Takeside Hotel grounds, ensuring adequate labor supply in the region.

North East Thuysday Takeside

Women's Victory Club Hosts Canteen Service Donations

At a Corry library meeting the Women’s Victory Club reviewed the organized canteen service aiding servicemen on trains. Ernest Williams announced a $100 donation from the Aero Employer Benefit Association, with $60 from the Aero 500 department and a further gift from the Corry Red and Gin Club. The group recognized volunteers and noted daily canteen service averaging 50 men at about $56 weekly, while inviting food contributions. Several local residents and service members were mentioned in attendance and in travel notices for upcoming duties.

Victory Club Asro Corry Red and Gin Club Don Stewart Bert Weldon Paul ‘Mould Kinney-Spiesman W. M. Houghton Merle Amy

Corry Delegates Attend Warren Young Peoples Rally

A delegation from Cory Church of United Brethren in Christ attended a Young People's Rally at Warren church. Delegates from Youngsville Warren Grand Valley Bear Lake and Cory enjoyed supper and an evening program with ministers talks and special music led by Rev. CN Warner of Jamestown Kidder Memorial.

Cory Church of United Brethren In Christ Warren Church Youngsville Warren Grand Valley Bear Lake Cory CN. Warner Kidder Memorial Church Jamestown Corry Lyle Chase Carl Lyons H. Ray Harris Lena Slye Robert McClintock Robert Hurlburt Joelle Westley Donna Crawford Mary Low Halburt Erin Gilson Helen Lou Frederick Marva Patricia Patsmore Mary Gloria Passauer Phyllis Halfast Joyce Anderegg Doris Gates Patricia McClintoot

Birthday Party For Connie Shaver

Miss Connie Shaver youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Shaver celebrated her fourth birthday Thursday with a party at their home on Euclid street. Guests included Carol Rae Hixson Sylvia Kay Ann Gasset Virginia Prine Shirley Martin Sally Crowell and Barbera and Jimmy Shaver. Decorations were pink and white and a birthday feast was served. Connie received a number of very nice birthday presents.

E. G. Schreckengost USNR Camp Hawks Calif Neylon Schreckengost R. N Irene Bowser R. MN Citizens' General Hospital New Kensington Richard J. Hachomer Seaman Great Lakes Suza Infield Gettysburg W. Shaver Mire Suzanne Crowell Sally Connie Barbara Jimmy Shaver Titusville Mary Sue Shaver Charles Shaver Pittsburgh Synod of the Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church of East Frederick Street Lawrence Morton Camp McCoy Wis Cleve Morton East Smith Stres Connie Shaver James Shaver Ngme Euclid Street Carol Rae Hixson Sylvia Kay Ann Gasset Virginia Prine Shirley Martin Sally Crowell Barbera Connie Re

Tag Day Raises $377 For Corry Hospital

Mrs. Robert Gatlin, treasurer of the Hospital Auxiliary, reported the tax solicitation in Cory and nearby communities raised about $27 more than last year, totaling $377.08. Contributions came from Corry $324.72 Spartansburg $471 Spring Creek $15.54 and Clymer $2.05.

Corry Hospital Robert Gatlin Cory Corry Spartansburg Clymer

Operetta Enthralls Capacity House At St Edward's

Students of Sis sey Eulalia at the Sisters of Mercy Convent presented the operetta Tis May last evening. Over forty participants acted in a three‑starred, professional manner with seasonal flowers trellis sets and colorful costumes. The capacity audience praised the study and effort behind the show.

St. Edward's Sissey Eulalia Sisters of Mercy

Miss Johnsons Piano Students Recital at Methodist Church

Miss Naomi Johnson leads her piano pupils in a Monday evening recital at the Methodist church parlors. The program includes varied musical numbers and promises entertainment from the students, with a cordial invitation extended to friends and relatives.

Miss Johnson Naomi Johnson

Corry Area Couple Announce June 10 Union City Wedding

Mr and Mrs Bruce McCray of Clymer formerly Corry announce the engagement of Carolyn Oleta McCray to Ronald Webb son of Mr and Mrs Earl Webb Union City The ceremony will be June 10 in the Union City Methodist church Rev Wendell Minnish will officiate Carolyn will graduate from Corry High School this June The groom is a Union City High School graduate employed at Raymond Mfg Co plant

Corry Union City Bruce McCray Clymer Carolyn Oleta Ronald Webb Earl Webb Methodist Wendell Minnish Union City High School Raymond Mfg. Co

Party honors Shirley Harvey at R. D. 4 home

Mrs. Howard VanTassel and Miss Lucille Jones hosted a miscellaneous shower at the former’s home on R. D. 4 honoring bride-elect Miss Shirley Harvey. Twenty four guests attended as games and refreshments followed a salad and dessert lunch.

Shirley Harvey Howard VanTassel Lucille Jones Servie

Miss Dorothy Hauenstein Hosts Good Samaritan Class

Miss Dorothy Hauenstein hosted the Good Samaritan class of the Methodist Sunday School at her East Bond Street home last evening. The meeting was routine and social. her mother, Mrs. E. K. Hagenstein, assisted in serving light refreshments. The June gathering will be a picnic with the place to be announced.

Methodist Sunday School East Bond Street

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