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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1944

Page

5

Gehrig's Widow Starts Pro Football Franchise Plan

Mrs. Lou Gehrig, widow of the baseball great, launches a pro football venture in New York by buying a team with Ray Ryan. She signs two halfbacks, seeks a 20 000 seat arena, names possible Wolves, and vows to fund ALS research with proceeds from a charity opener.

Lou Gehig Lou Gehrig Iron Mar Spex Park Avenue Lott Christy Walsh Lou St Cinner Don Ameche Los Angels Christy Ray Ryan Evansville Ind New York Glen Dobbs Billy Daly Ray Yankee Stadium Triboro Stadium Randall's Island Triboro Bridge New York Wolves

Corry residents host Navy guest at Masonic dinner

Wailing USN of Corry leaves for Schenectady and is guest of honor at a 6:30 p.m. Friday dinner in the Masonic Temple sponsored by the Manufacturers Association of Erie. Commander Walling, in charge of Navy material inspections, presided with Attorney W. Pitt Gifford as principal speaker as local shops producing goods for the Navy were represented. Various residents and relatives are noted visiting, traveling, or attending events as World War II service members and families move through Corry and nearby towns.

AHL Dov. Ewes G. Wailing USN Corry Schenectady N.Y Masonic Temple Manufacturers Association of Erie Commander Walling Navy Charles Mueller American Hollow Boring Company Manufacturers Association W. Pitt Gifford Pennnsylvania Stea

Masquerade Party At Bennett Home

A masquerade party was held at Mrs. Helen Bennett on Worth Street Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games and dancing with attendees including Mary Pike Helen Staho wie Dolly Benmett Pam Cheloots Shirley Bennett Ani Mokwa Kay Yaratch Laura Beardsley Jane Pless. Door prize went to Kay Yaratch with other prizes to Chelcotz Bennet and Yaratch. Hot dogs doughnuts and cider were served before proceeding to the Hull dance.

Helen Bennett Worth Street Mary Pike Helen Stahowie Dolly, Benmett Pam Cheloots Shirley Bennett Ani Mokwa Kay Yaratch Laura Beardsley Jane Pless Chelcotz Bennett Yaratch Lhe 10 Hull

Former Card Club Meets At Mrs Wood Home

Former club members gathered at Mrs P G Wood s Park Street residence Friday evening with Miss Hazel Morrell of Harrisburg as guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs James Sullivan Mrs Pred Hannan Mrs Leo Mulderick Miss Agnes Lynch Miss Anni Shields Miss Helen Morrell Mrs Dyle Saxton and Mrs Cassidy. A salad and dessert lunch with coffee was served.

Wood Park Street Hazel Morrell Harrisburg Morrell James Sullivan Pred Hannan Leo Mulderick Agnes Lynch Anni Shields Helen Moryell Dyle Saxton D. Cassidy

Victory Club Hears From Servicemen

The Women's Victory Club met in regular session last evening in the Library building with Mrs. Leslie presiding. Reports of standing committees were given and business transacted. Attention was called to the bake sale to be held Saturday at the City Market. Servicemen sent letters shared by Mrs. Philips, Mrs. Weldon and Mrs. Reed thanking the club for the paper and 40 lunches given at the canteen.

Victory Club Women's Victory Club Leslie Bert Weldon Phillips

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Robert Greene Club

The E Club met Thursday evening at Mrs Robert Greene's home on West Pleasant street. Members enjoyed games and prizes were awarded to Mrs Lawrence Withers and Mrs Alice MacMillen. Mrs Greene served sandwiches pumpkin pie with whipped cream and cider to guests.

Surprise Party Held For Mrs McElroy At Home

A surprise afternoon party was tendered to Mrs C K McElroy at her Euclid Street home. Twenty five guests attended and enjoyed a thirteen dinner. The table featured orchid and yellow mim s and a birthday cake served as centerpiece. Mrs McElroy received many nice gifts from friends.

C. K. McElroy Euclid Street

Thomas Motor Co Dinner at Hotel Corry

Lawrence Thomas and Viswenl Alderson of Thamas Motor Co hosted a Friday night dinner for sixteen employees and their wives at Hotel Corry. A turkey and fish menu was served, with cards enjoyed afterward. Guests included out-of-town visitors Mr. and Mrs. Loren Thomas of Union City.

Birth announced for daughter of Opal Ehrhart Smith

A daughter was born this morning at Guery Hospital to Mr Charles Smithy Spartansbury. The mother is Opal Ehrhart Smith, formerly Mrs. Smith.

Guery Hospital Charles Smithy Spartansbury Smith Opal Ehrhart

WCTU Tea Honors Members At Methodist Church

Last night at the Methodist Church a WCTU tea drew seventy five friends and members. Mrs Floyd Johnson chaired the program featuring devotions, piano duets, solos, readings, a review of the year, and highlights of the national president's address followed by a social in the church dining room with decorated tables and refreshments.

News Quartette G.T. Bergman Henry Hickle Bruce ‘Thats George Stowe CC. Warner Trvin Young Russell Clark J. 3. W. Smith

Mrs Arthur Ingram Hosts Clymer Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Mrs Arthur Ingram of West Irving hosted the District Deputy president and the lodge s star in her home last evening. Eight attended and enjoyed selections by the men s quartette. The hostess served salad sandwiches cake and coffee to her guests.

Clymer Rebekah Arthur Ingram West Irving Street Clymer Rebecca Lodge

Mrs Sheehan Hosts West Church Street Bridge Club

Mrs John Sheehan of West Church street was hostess to a new bridge club last night at her home. Two tables played with prizes to Mrs Dorr Clark Mrs Walter Purdy and Mrs Walter McElroy. Afterplay refreshments included gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee. The ladies will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Clark.

John Ondus East Street Cambridge Springs Loyd Freed Spring Creek May Freed Naval Training Center Corpus Christi Texas Ens. Freed Corry Lester Smith Summer Street East Liberty Phyllis Lyons Port Alle Bony Villa Mani Erle Jackie Lou Dedean Ridge Siot Edith Edgett Sherman F. W. Schoonover William Untereiner Aberven Proving Grounds George Nagel David Niagara Falls N. Wy Stu Bust Wayne Street BJ. Bellinger Willian Parker Magnolia Springs Barton Smith Ifc England Ail City Raymour Moore Washington, D. C Hagel Morrell Harrisburg Helen Morrell West Pleasant Street Bertha Nichols Worth Street Jim Evie Earth Petiit Longstreet Richard Alfred West Park Place Fin Mildred Alfred Rafter Pittsburgh Alfed Sgt Frank Carnegie Carnegie Louisiana Joseph Carnegie Anson Bigelow Amny Alt Corps Dallas Linney West Church Street Buffalo My. Smiley National Association of Clerence Morton Fort Meade Maryland Euclid Street Isabel Hoskinis Waller Wilsted Peter ‘Christensen Dore’ Clark Newport News Fred Clark Clark David Crawford Albuaverage New Mexico David W. Crawford East Congress Street John Sheehan New Bridge Club Dorr Clark Walter Purdy Walter McElroy Sheehan

Ready Made Desserts For Busy Time Emergencies

A. P. Food Editor Charlotte Adams offers quick dessert ideas using prepared puddings, gelatin, and canned or store bought ingredients. Recipes include chocolate toast, butterscotch pudding soufflé, custard sauces, and flavored gelatins with fruit. Also notes wartime shipbuilding output in 1943.

A. P Charlotte Adams

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