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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jail related item with names blurred. It mentions Plolek and an individual returning home and a Thursday reference tied to an act or detention. The readable bits hint at a legal or enforcement context with unclear details.
Fragmented OCR text mentions officers and spouses with unclear actions or locations in a domestic dispute context, lacking identifiable places, dates, or outcomes for a coherent report. The readable bits suggest police involvement but do not provide concrete facts.
Fragmentary note mentions a zone and production spread in the north area. It references a range and shell involvement but lacks clear specifics on date, place, people, or events.
A Berlin dispatch reports Allied air raids on Essen with German officials warning against Allied nerve warfare in the Holy Land and Balkans. A Swedish correspondent notes leaflets over Italy. RAF Mosquito raids stretch to over 1000 miles, with Goering delaying speeches due to the air attacks. Berlin radio admits considerable damage in Essen from blockbusters.
Home League of the Salvation Army from Erie Corry Franklin Greenville Petroleum Center Meadville Sharon Titusville and other districts gathered Thursday at the Congregational church in Meadville for a district rally. Mrs Ralph Miller division Home League secretary presided and spoke on Valient Lady. Miss M Smith of Keystone Public Service Oil City demonstrated community canning. A dinner at Hotel Lafayette honored the secretaries and corps officers. The final session featured a musical program with contributions by the Charlottes and Miller's talk The Positive Significant. Other notes mention local visits and travel from several residents and relatives across the area.
The Fourth Ladies Bowling League closed its season with a dinner at the Boston House on Flint Avenue. Twenty eight attended the steak dinner and business meeting to elect officers for the coming season and award prizes. Connie Mead was elected president with Rosemary Ayer as vice president, Jane Piccardi secretary, Gertrude Crowell treasurer, and Shirley Ohrn sergeant at arms. Waterhouse bowlers took first in team prizes, followed by Petty's Salon, All-Way Electric, Zuckeriman's, Lanston's, and Boston House. Mildred Haenel had the season high average, Mary Orn the highest single game, Rosemary Auer the top three-game series, Mrs. Homer Bulard most improved, and Shirley Chin worst bowler.
Judge J. Orin Waite of the Orphans Court of Erie County spoke on Juvenile Delinquency at the inter club dinner of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs hosted last evening at the Ritz Restaurant. He outlined his juvenile crime experience and proposed methods to improve youth, introduced by Charles F. Keating, with guest County Commissioner N Dell Darling in attendance.
Mit and Mrs. PL Swanson of Columbus announce the engagement of Alma Louise Swanson to Jack Boney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Bonney of Philipsville. Both graduates of Columbus High School in 1942. Alma Louise employed at Wing Willie stores and Jack Bonney at Erie Works of the General Electric Company. No wedding date set.
The American Legion Auxiliary met to plan medal presentations for outstanding St Edward and Memorial High School students next week. They organized their role in Memorial Day exercises and will assemble surgical dressings at the Red Cross room after the meeting. Carrie Houghton and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe served refreshments.
A Thursday afternoon WRC meeting featured local teen members and guest Barton Smith of Off City. Early in the day attendees shared quilts, followed by a bountiful tureen dinner at 12:30, then spent the rest of the time in visiting. The committee for the day was led by Mrs. Alms Gardner, Mrs. Maryin Carlson, and Mrs. A. E. Morrison.
Irene Lewis and Private Willis Croker married at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church last evening at five thirty. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Sale G. Lewis, wore a white gown with bouquet of white nations and pink roses. Groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart. Officiant was Rev. Wilmer Hester. witnesses Miss Fay Sayre and Paul Stroup. The bride, a Columbus high school graduate of ’41, works for N. F. Ames Co. The groom, a Comny high school graduate in 1926, is stationed at Napier Field, Ala, with the Army Air Forces. A reception will follow at the groom’s parents’ home on Buelid Street.
Erie Presbytery to meet at Union City Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 1 with an opening session at nine A M The Committee on Christian Education has precedence for hearings in the forenoon and the docket reflects this priority The afternoon session begins at 1 49 with a report on social education and action to be given by Rev Dr Ralph McAfee
The Pennsylvania Council Republican Women plan a regional conference at Ki Bote Cambridge Springs on June 10 with registrations opening earlier in the day. Speakers include Mrs John Huber Sr national committeewoman Mrs Worthington Sevaniun Mrs Hannah M Durham and Mark Janie. The theme is Post War Problems From An Educational Viewpoint with an afternoon session on Council Mechanics. Reservations via Mrs Miles B Kitts.
Mrs Horton J Davis entertained her club at her West Congress street home last evening. Awards for two tables went to Mrs EO Morton and Mrs W Jones. Light refreshments were served.
Dr. B Scott McBride longtime crusader against liquor traffic submits his resignation as superintendent of the Pennsylvania Anti Saloon League. He cites age and desire for younger leadership and says retirement may be approved at next Tuesday's league executive board meeting. He notes no basic change in liquor laws is planned.
Pictures of Sec ond Lieut. Charles Schultz, Corry native, show his five years with the Marines. The display includes images from San Diego, Allis Chalmers, and as an aide to Admiral Claude Block aboard the U S S Pennsylvania. He is the son of Charles Schultz and brother of Staff Sergeant Pred Schultz serving overseas.
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