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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1945

Page

4

Fierce Japanese Attack Fails on Okinawa and Davao Gulf

Allied reports say Japanese assault on Okinawa failed as tanks of the 42nd Division overwhelmed trapped Japanese near Ipo Dam east of Manila. Australians advanced in Tarakan and Wewak sectors while Philippine bombers struck Moresby targets. MacArthur praised Allied air forces as they hammered Formosa shipping totals and ports. fleet air wing notes heavy enemy shipping losses in weeks of Okinawa operations.

Davao Gulf Ipo Dam Manila Lion Island Tarakan Wewak New Guinea Mosa Ih Keeling Harbor Douglas MacArthur Okinawa Japan

Fitch Smith Wedding At Bride's Home

The marriage of Miss Lucille Biian Webb Smith to Carlyle Richard Fite was held last evening at the bride’s home with Rev. GL Boyd officiating. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with lace yoke and a crown of orange blossoms, accessorized by a bouquet of red roses. Maid of honor Wanda Smith wore white chiffon, while brides matron Edith Kurschinske chose aqua taffeta. Best man was Oliver Brown. A reception for about 50 followed, and the couple will reside at Snyder Circle.

Fitch-Smith Bride Lucille Biian Webb Smith Martin Smith Pit Avenue Carlyle Richard ‘Fite Byron Pitch Hatch Street Fev. GL. Boyd First, Presbyterian Church Miss Smith Wanda Smith Edith Kurschinske Oliver ‘Brown Piich Smith Thei Snyder Circle

Legion Auxiliary Tri County Council meets at Presbyterian Church

The Tri County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary convened at the First Presbyterian Church with 86 delegates from Erie Crawford and Venango auxiliaries. Morning session started at 11 with a dinner for visiting members. State Commander William J Tenades and State Auxiliary President Mrs Eshelman were expected to speak. Afternoon program planned, with Lt Col Stersn chairing the Americanization committee and local officers welcoming guests. Several locals and visitors from Warren Meadvill and surrounding areas attended, with multiple military and civilian residents noted in attendance or travel.

Legion Poste Tri-County Council American Legion Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church Cmembers Presbytian Ladies' Aid Society Elmer Carrier Post Pander William J. Tenades Eshelman Dr. Stersn Erie Crawford Venango

Dairymen's League Directors Meet at Euclid Street Home

MH Reading hosted the Dairymen's League directors and wives at Euclid street. They discussed upcoming business for the annual meeting and voted to send sympathy to the Jensen and Wright families for their sons killed in action. Mrs. Redding provided corned beef hash, pickles, olives, rolls, cake, and coffee. The annual meeting is set for Saturday May 26 at the Grange hall in the Horn Block.

Aoons Reading Dairymen's League Euclid Street Passed John Jensen Sibrey Wright Redding Lvent Horn Block

Forming Talk Of Month Club For 1945 46

The club begins planning for next season as members receive sign up letters. Dorothy Fuldheim will speak Friday May 25, concluding the first local platform series. Extensions to nearby towns increase talks and forums available, with memberships transferable to other city clubs. Members may sign for next year or renew at the High School treasurer’s desk during lecture night.

4u@ wunai Dorothy Fuldhelm

Corry Accountants Attend Erie Meeting Tonight

A Corry group of at least five will travel to Erie for the season’s final cast accountants meeting. Attendees include Bruce Smith Dallas Smiley Walter Hindman John Freno and Albert Fay with others possibly joining. The dinner meeting at 6 30 p m at the Moose Club features J Brooks Hecker of Ohio State University discussing Does Budgeting Really Pay. Hecker is a CPA and former director of the National Association of Certified Accountants.

Corry Erie Bruce Smith Dallas Smiley Walter Hindman John Freno Albert Fay J. Brooks Heckert Ohio State University Moose Club Me. Hecker Ohio American Institute of Accountants National Association of Cast. Accountants

Violet Culver of Corry Enlists in WAC Medical Unit

Viola E Culver of Corry Pennsylvania begins basic training at the Third WAC Training Center as part of a new WAC medical company. Upon completion she will be assigned to the Enlisted Women's Technician School to train as a medical technician or clerk. Daughter of Mrs H L Davis of Corry and sister to service member in overseas duty.

Pr. Oglethorpe Port Oglethorpe Violet, Culver Sevevil Street Corry WAC Pvt Culver H. L. Davis He. Davis AAP Women's Army Corps Lord Manufacture Tng Do Erle

Charles Fleming Ninth Birthday Party Held at East Columbus

Mrs Willi Fleming entertained at her East Columbus Avenue home yesterday afternoon in honor of her son Charles celebrating his ninth birthday. Eight boys attended and played games. A line of snacks and beverages was served. Each boy received a candy-filled glass as a party favor. Charles received many gifts from friends. Attendees included Louis Store, Don Williams, Dick Sparmans, David Fletching, Richard Latos, James White, and Donald Wood.

Charles Fleming Willi Fleming East Columbus Avenue Charles Pleming Louis Stor +e Don Williams Dick Sparmans David Fletching Richard Latos James White Donald Wood

Corryites Hold Four Generations Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Irvin Young and daughters Miss Mildred Young and Mrs Edmund Barr and her son Larry attended a Corry area reunion in Evie Sunday. The gathering marked four generations of Mrs Youngs family. Rev W O Brainard of South Dayton Ohio spoke at the G B Housing Street Hull Sunday afternoon service, preaching the sermon for the day. Brainard formerly led Corry United Brethren Church.

Evelyn Mould Clarendon West Church Street J. Hal Smith Beaverdam Warsaw Houghton Cubs Abbie @ Bowen The Missionary Society of the U. S Warr +ba George Adams Miami Fla Erle Mother Spicer L. BE. Graham Alexander Boog Evie Dorothy Lytton Frededele Street Alon Ohio Vern Willard A. A. Merker Esther Fredlund Jamestown C. Eaton L. E. Graham Cleveland Katherine Reynolds St.Vincent's Hospital Erie N. H. Reynolds Hash Souch Street Earl H. Price Wave Warner Mott Street Brice Lanning Alton Hummel Linda Lou Berwick Joseph Sherwood Northwest Street Roy Field Rean McElroy Harold Burgnon Oliver Faust Lotteville Paul Nichols Wellington Cory Mary DeLury South Center Street Corryites Irvin Young Mildred Young Edmund Barr Larry Young W. O. Brainard South Dayton Methodist Etre Hull Suniday Cay Brainnira Corry

Warren Firm Building Equipment for India

Dr. GC Jariwala arrived from Bombay to conclude talks with Cropp Engineering for three units of special equipment to produce Alashiieht batteries. The firm aims to boost production by 85,000 diy wells per day and expects delivery within six months. Plans include high speed export equipment and operation with the Solu Battery Corporation.

Solu Battery Corporation Lhe. T

Unclear OCR Sports Note With Mixed Names and Figures

Fragmentary report lists several names and numbers including Baugh Pat George and an average 34.58 with a 238.1 figure. Details are unreadable but suggests a standings or scoring snippet from a sports context without clear event or dates.

P. Baugh Spective George Pat

Unclear fragment hints at game play and positions

Fragment mentions players and positions with phrases like Perrine Uhl and Patte but lacks clear events or outcomes. Reads as a sports note with names and possible shots. Unable to determine specific team, score, or date from the wrecked text.

Fragmentary League Hurling Mentions Elude Clarity

The unreadable clipping mentions the league and hurling. Partial names appear as Donald and Boro, but the text is too garbled to identify teams, events, dates, or outcomes.

Wen Trip Minish Higheam Ley Donald T Elas

Me to Its Wolzlit Her Day Lightweight 1 Ant

A fragmented OCR item mentions a lightweight device with a Wolzlit term and a reference to plutonium and a third lighter. The readable text is unclear on date, place, or concrete action, yielding a minimal item suitable for a brief notice.

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