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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1944

Page

5

Nine Women In New Congress Lead House Seats

Washington dispatch reports nine women elected to the 7th Congress, including Helen Hagan Douglas of California and Emily Taft Douglas of Athens, both Democrats. The outgoing Congress had seven women, six Republicans and one Democrat. The new House composition shows five Republicans and four Democrats.

Helen Ga~hagan Douglas California Emily Taft Douglas Athens Congress Sis Republicanis

Baptist Ladies Society Meeting Sets Mortgage Burn Dinner

The Baptist Ladies Society met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Clyde Hall hosting. Devo tions by Miss Gladys Bogert opened the program. A mortgage burning dinner is planned for November 24 with committees named for reception supper and table duty. A Christmas party will be held at Mrs. Bruce Thomas home on South Second Avenue with arrangements to be finalized.

Baptist Ladies’ Fellowship Clyde Hall Gladys Bogert Bruce ‘Thomas South Second Avenue

Ground Crew Aero Club Dinner and Speaker Event

The Aero Ground Crew held its fifteenth dinner and meeting at Hotel Coury attended by about fifty members. President Peter T. Russell led the session and named a nominating committee with Charles McMillan as chair. Joh J. Stranahan of the National Research Bureau Chicago spoke on Tabor relations affecting foremen and supervisors, followed by Fred E. Cameron on plant procedures for transfers. The film showing and Bell Helicopter demo drew strong interest as parts of the Plane are built at the local Aero plant.

Hotel Coury Peter T. Russell Charles McMillan Joh J. Stranahan National Research Breat Chicago Shaughan Fred E. Cameron Aero Plant

Northwest Y District Conference Held in Erie

The Northwest District Conference opened in Erie at 10 pm with officers from Eure Warren Titusville Oil City and Franklin in attendance. District Executive Clyde W Shetzbnner presented district and state items as Dr Darius A Davis spoke on war prisoners aid and Arthur Guttery discussed international YMCA foreign work and the Y around the world. The next conference is set for Oil City on January 25 1945.

Erie MCA Eure Warren Titusville Oil City Franklin Clyde W. Shetzbarner Young Me Christian Association Darius A. Davis Ymca War Prisoners Aid

Youth Rally at Westhfeld Baptist Church

Four youth rally events scheduled Friday evening at the Westhfeld First Baptist Church feature a mixed quartet, duets, and choir singing. Rev Verne Dunham, pastor, will deliver the principal address, described as a noted speaker, inviting young people and adults from the city.

Baptist Church Firs Baptish Sele Wong Verne Dunham Westhfeld Dinhem

Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH Danear-nd Ware

A vintage style remedy advertises Pasterths powder to soothe sore gums and looseness in dentures. It claims cooling relief, reduced embarrassment, and ease with wearing dentures, urging readers to purchase at any drugstore.

Lutheran Aid Plans Purchases For Church Chancel

Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the church with 15 members and two guests. They decided to purchase white altar cloths for the chancel and planned a Christmas park for December 13. Hosts Mrs Fealik Cathrop and Mrs Gerald Staples served salad rolls cupcakes and coffee.

Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Margaret Soper Erie Ro Eva Hada Port Arthur Texas Albert Aynts Tme Fealik Cathrop Gerald Staples

Local Birth Announcements Across Corry Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr Wilkes and Mrs McCloskey at 09 Snyder Ave. A daughter to May and Mus Glifford McCloskey at 112 Snyder Ave last evening. A son born to Mr and Mrs Vernon Flaherty of Delaware Place Erie at Humol Hospital. Mr and Mrs Flaherty are former Corry residents. Also a birth to Mr and Mrs Edward Griet in Newport News, Virginia. Both families are well known in Corry.

Corry Hospital Mr. Wilkes George Aldrich Snyder Oyele May Mus Glifford McCloskey Snyder Gir Ole M's Vernon Flaherty Delaware Place Erie Ab Humol Hospital Flaherty Edward Griet Newport Newp. Va Sue Mirs Crum Vwsldad Gorpy

Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations at Antique Show

The Red Cross Hobby and Antique Show next week will feature spinning on an antique Dutch wheel and weaving demos led by Mrs. Ben Bing. The Practice House hosts Tuesday evening November 1 at 8, with registrations led by Mrs. Wallace Young and Mrs. Bart Height. Collectibles include pins stamps buttons antiques and souvenir items. Proceeds go to Corry Chapter Red Cross. refreshments and prizes will be offered. children must be accompanied.

Red Cross Holland Ben- Bing OP. Chunar Wees Ralph Blakeslee Spartanshoro C. H Holden 4. M. Welker Gerald Bagley the Towm Bonvita Gordon Red Cross Canteen Corps Corry Chaptor The

Open House At Cory High Marks Wartime Education Efforts

More than a hundred parents and friends attended the Cory Senior High School open house held last evening as part of American Battalion Week observances. The Senior High Band gave a short concert and Principal Howard J. Sheen welcomed guests. Superintendent Ralph Dewey spoke on wartime school activities, rationing registrations, and cooperation in meeting emergency problems.

Cory Princival Howard J. Sheen Tlw Supt Ralph Dewey Mr. Dewey

Education Week Programs Highlight Wartime School Changes

A school event covered wartime topics such as war stamp sales student work in harvests and new schedules. The talk included postwar education changes and course adjustments with evenings open for tours and meetings with faculty. The A Cappella Choir of the Senior High led a closing program as Education Week events are planned for other city schools next week.

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Miss Mildred Young Honored At Pittsfield Dinner

Miss Mildred Young RN was feted at a dinner party last evening at the Pittsfield Inn. Twenty five of the thirty two nurses trained in Comy attended the farewell event as she leaves for Wellaville NY to assume a hospital position. A fine chicken dinner and floral centerpieces marked the occasion. Gifts included a braenfat pin and a corsage of red roses. Committee members included Miss Apr Baressi and Mrs Leora Shanahan.

Pittsfield Mildred Young Pittsfield Inn Miss Young S. Russell Sherman Wellaville N.Y Apr Baressi Leora Shanahan A.B Bosg

Mrs Edwin Robbins Honored At Tea by Mrs Amy

Mrs Marlé Amy of West Washington Street hosted a shower for Mrs Edwin Robbins. The gathering honored her recent engagement with gifts and corsage of red roses. Afternoon visiting included a salad course as guests enjoyed the celebration.

Edwin Robbins Marlé Amy West Washington Street Myx Mes Robbins Beau Tin Mrs. Amy

St. Edward's PTA Plans Christmas Turkey Dinner

The St. Edward's PTA met Saturday evening in the school hall with large attendance. They planned a Christmas turkey dinner for December 14 and voted to boost the door prize for bingy every Monday evening from 38 to 85. A lunch was served to attendees by Mrs. James O'Brien and Mrs. Murel Kotstee.

St. Edward’s P. T. A St. Edward's Pta James O'Brien Murel Kotstee

Patricia Ann Thayer 11th Birthday Party Celebrated

Patricia Ann Thayer entertained 22 guests at her home last evening for her daughter Patrice Vu who celebrated her 11th birthday. Games were played and prizes won by Charlotte Reynolds Rose Mann Judith Bender Wilma Rat Ingram Rita Morgan and Lucille Stormes. Each guest received a candy basket favor and ice cream was served. Miss Thayer received many gifts from her friends.

Ats Saryanager Siveok Ther Flaushter Patrice Vu Charlotte Reynolds Rose Mann Judith Bender Wilma Rat Ingram Rita Morgan Lucille Stormes Mike

Bank Deposits Rise Substantially Across Nation

Bank deposits of businesses and individuals surged about 41 percent in the past year, reaching roughly $90,000 nationwide as financial activity shows broad expansion.

Corry City Chapter OES Plans Flag Dedication

Corry City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met last evening to set plans for a flag dedication on November 22 with Deputy Matron Mrs Emma Jenkins of Union City to attend. The event will honor the order flags and the United States with special ceremonies and a banquet preceding the district meeting in Briar City next week. Mrs James Watson Worthy Matron presided. Maude Germen Pennsylvan ia Grand Matron will attend likely bringing other members. Reservations for the banquet must be made by Saturday with Mrs Watson or Mrs Claude Bianchara, Mrs Howard Miller, and Jiecom Tillee helping serve refreshments at adjournment.

Corry City O.E.S Emma. Jenkins Union City Order of the Eastern Star United States James Watson Offic Total Chapter Brior City Maude Germen Pennsylvania Watson Claude Bianchara Howard Miller Jiecom Tillee

Regular Session of M F Club at Mrs Heath’s Home

The W F Club met last evening at Mrs Frank Heath’s home on Lin Street. Mrs Welter Auer, Mrs A A Merker, Mrs Nellie Morker, Mrs Harry Alexander and guest Miss HoEva Hada of Port Arthur Texas attended. A sharing of sewing and conversations followed with refreshments served.

M. F. Club W. F Frank Heath Welter Auer A. A. Merker Nellie Morker Harry Alexander HoEva Hada Port Arthur Texas

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