Fragmentary note hints at funeral at Methodist cemetery
Fragmented OCR reads as a burial notice at a Methodist cemetery with unclear names and timing. The readable fragment indicates a funeral event but lacks full identifying details and exact date.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1945
Page
5
Fragmented OCR reads as a burial notice at a Methodist cemetery with unclear names and timing. The readable fragment indicates a funeral event but lacks full identifying details and exact date.
A Sunday party marked the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raeke. Attending were Mrs. Gary Hixson and son Robert, Violet Raeke, Nelle Raeke of Erie, and Nelle Raeke. Their son Pfc. Charles Rooke serves in the Army on Iwo Jima, and the couple previously ran a restaurant in the Ajex building.
Councilman and Mrs. George Besson hosted a family dinner on West Washington Street for their 36th anniversary. Attending were Harold, Merl Besson and children, and Merle Besson now serving at Camp Wheeler Georgia spoke by telephone.
A jumble of community notices shows residents returning from Detroit Windsor and Titusville after four day visits. Cpl Frank Jackson arrives home from the Philippines overseas service with honors. Several locals travel, host, or attend church and school events with family and friends in Meadville Erie Jamestown and Cambridge Springs.
Mr Rice lauded a Newark Minnesota Salvation Army Westside Band and Foresters concert under Bandmaster Richard Schotter. The program featured hymns, Solid Rock, and solos by Damon Rader and Major Hess, with strong brass tones and careful musicianship noted by attendees.
Corry Grange No. 59 met at the Grange Hall on a Saturday for a harvest dinner and business session. Oscar Lindbattom, master, led the meeting and announced that officers will be elected at the next session on November 17. Miss Paulie Swanson organized a broad singing program with two vocal solos.
Miss Joan McCray was honored at a bridal shower Saturday evening by Mrs Albert McTlroy and Mrs. W. L. Marsh at East South Street home. Games and visiting followed with prizes to Miss Maxine Greeley and Miss Shirley Hinman. Ice cream and wedding cake decorated the table with a dancer centerpiece and ribbons with fortunes. Attending were Alberta Metray JoAn McCray Myint Hasbrouck Shirley Hinman Mileired Young and Rolland Hasbrouck. Agnes Lee of Erie and Maxine Greeley of Spring Branch joined the city event.
A birthday event for Barbara Williams was held Saturday afternoon at her Beaverdam home. About fourteen girls attended and games were played. In the late afternoon ice cream and birthday cake were served as Barbara received gifts from friends.
David Crowell of Beaverdam hosted a hayride Saturday evening for sixteen children. The group rode for about an hour then gathered at the Crowell home for games. Assorted sandwiches doughnuts and soft drinks were served late in the evening.
The Youth Council of the United Bren ren Church held a meeting last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Lyons on South Center street after church services. Twenty one attended and Lyle Chase, the young peoples director, presided. Hosts served salad and dessert to guests.
Memphis on November 5 reports chaos as nylon hosiery ads spread across a four page Commercial Appeal sale with coupons to mail to stores. Readers complain coupons were removed and extra papers sold as subscriptions surged.
A Red Radio broadcast assailed Wheeler Hoover and Senators Tate and Wheeler as originators of economic and military pressure strategies. It cited Herbert Hoover and Taft as examples, quoting the International Observer and accusing isolationists of exploiting international problems for political gain.
Unable to determine a clear readable event from the fragmented text. The readable parts reference a fire and a quantity but lack coherent details such as date, location, or organizations to construct a proper summary.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Kuss of R D 1 Corry on Saturday afternoon at Corry Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Backcook of Elgin early yesterday morning at Corry Hospital.
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