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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1945

Page

5

Gas causes death of Erie resident

RRIF November 9 reports Gillowing a hose connected to a gas source became unplugged, leading to the death Thursday afternoon of Joseph W. Maxennink 1 at his home. His wife Helen Hoty Marelisak smelled fumes on returning from work and found him in a bath partly filled with water as gas escaped through the hose. The incident followed an investigation by Corp Warren W. Wood.

Joseph W. Maxennink Corp Omer Warren W. Wood Helen Hoty Marelisak Therpice Marx Manufacturing

Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff Hosts O F S Club Play Night

Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff hosted the O F S Club at her North Centex street home. Two tables of 300 games were played with awards to Mrs Ross Felr, Mrs Roy Mead, and Mrs Vanderhof. Refreshments included fruit salad hot rolls tea and coffee. Mes Bester Lewis plans a gathering on November 29.

Ralph Vanderhoff O. F.S West Ralph Vanderbort North Centex Street Ross

Mrs Kenneth Pitt Hostess for Spring Creek Party

Mrs Kenneth Pitt formerly Diya Swanisom was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Gerald Whales in Spring Creek last evening. Mrs Whaley assisted by Mrs Ivry Gickler and others served ice cream and cake to thirty two guests after visiting.

Spring Creek Kenneth Pitt Kenneth Pul Diya Swanisom Konrad Wa Gerald Whales

Miss Harriette Donaldson Weds Navy Captain at Spring Creek

Miss Harriette R. Donaldson married Capt. Ross C. Sassford of South Bend in a Spring Creek ceremony held at the bride’s parents’ home. The WAVES veteran bride, a Spring Creek High School graduate, recently discharged from Lingnew York City’s WAVES. The groom, stationed with the Army Transport Service in New York, is linked to Phi Delta Theta. A wedding supper followed at Hotel Corry before the couple departed for Washington and New York for their residence.

Harriette Donaldson Navy Bpring Creek Harriete R. Donaldson Ross C. Sassford Soul Bend Dede Acti Corty High School Hinster College New York City Woyer Soelack John Waite Liv Sanford B. J Sanford R. Wendell Davis Rocheste, WY Davis Rose Eosape John Besiam Fox Seutore i Hotel Corry Washington, D.C New Yorke

Housewarming for the Frank Carnegies

Mrs. Robert Smith Mrs. Oscar Kinney and Mrs. Anson Bigelow hosted a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Frank Carnegie on East Washington Street. Guests enjoyed bingo won by Mrs Frank Carnegie Miss Arlent Linsenhamp and Miss Suzanne Tenfle. the decor featured full flowers and candles. a buffet lunch was served. Mr Carnegie recently discharged from service.

Frank Wid Carnegie East Washington Street

Conception D of A Club Votes Victory Bond Purchase

The Curry Coast D of A meeting in Pind rooms last evening approved a $100 Victory Bond purchase. Mrs Harold Gragg, bend regent, chaired. Mrs William Johnston won the car prize. November Committee members served gingerbread and chipped cream. next meeting set for November 29 after Thanksgiving.

St Edwards PTA Honors Mrs Feeney At Meeting

The St Edward's PTA met Wednesday evening for a reentry gathering. President Mrs Thomas Burkhart led the business as plans were set for a bingo event on the 26th. Mrs James Peery, bound for Erie, received a farewell gift from nineteen attendees. An attendance contest rewarded the first four with a special treat. A salad and dessert were served by four hostesses. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11.

St. Edward's P. T. A Feeney St. Edward's PT. A Thomas Burkhart James John Sullivan William Nichols Joseph Marek William McCarthy

Rebekah Club Plans November Sireen Supper

The Rebekah Helping Hand Club met at the 1.0.C. F Hall for a routine session and tureen dinner. Plans were made for a Sireen supper on Tuesday November 20 with Mrs B K Hauenstein and Mrs Eugene Smith in charge. The group decided to donate 425 to the Old Fellows Orphans Home in Mendell and to pack a Christmas box for the Rebelean Home in Pittsburgh. Mrs Fred Beall read contests and prizes went to Mrs Fred Mixer and Hauenstein. A tureen dinner followed at 6 o clock organized by Mrs Harvey Loveland Mrs Pred York and Mrs Beall.

Rebekah Club Rebekah Helping Hand Club Baith Carlier B. K. Hawenstein Eugene Smith Old Fellows Mendill

Local residents honor service members and relatives

Mr and Mrs Clyde L Carnahan of dauvestown visit Carnahan's aunt Mrs OP Beton on North Center Street. Air Cadet Mus Brawl, son of Mr and Miss Robert Brows, home with Air Corps certificate after training at Keesler Mik Kohls and Tadunia. Howard Raymond John Miller and Alpi Patterson from Buffalo visit friends en route to Brie on business. Several locals travel to Delray Beach Florida for indefinite stays, and others attend weekend visits with relatives. Local service members returning home from overseas share discharge details and plans to reunite with families.

Clyde L. Carnahan Dauvestown Carnahans Beton North Center Street Mus Brawl Robert Brows Willy Air Corps Kees Ler Pinld Kohls Mex Tadunia Golo Howard Raymond John Miller Alpi Patterson Buffalo George Papjuss Georgene Lawrence Anderson Sam Glyn Miller Delray Beach Florida Washingt D. C Domiiue Vapsetti Evie Eveisling Ralph Byars Scolidile Marion Tuminuet Tames O'Cantor Priesbursh Archie Patton White Street Efé Trainor Whitaby Avchio Pless Hig Chaise Pios Bon Ui Lors Waterhouse Eve Smith Washington, D.C Irene Dippel Hartford Grace Hoyle The WAVES Newport Puyol Guth Navy Barkbeldee Pie Robert Guth Acra Supply Mfg Tae Prant Blair Leo Milderick James MacInnes Ele James W. Gray Pitty- Teld Robert Shampoe North Genter Street Keith Crowell Madeline Kay Michaelee Fox Man O. R. Crowell Corry B.D Crowellets Barbary Keppelett Molt Street Harrison Keppel L. C. Barnes Ol City John Weis West Church Sree Pic Staley A. Bailey Shinne Indiantown Gap Sevelt_morths Africa Mary Sandis Union Chey Mary Wagner Florence Williams Anita Ralesato B. ML Tomofrow East Hand Harry Button Doughtons Harnett Barbara Allen Burton Anni Louise Pillsburgh

Former Social Worker Speaks At Guild Meet

A local guild gathering featured a former social worker addressing members about social service efforts. Rev Mitford Crum, pastor of the Episcopal Church, gave a talk on community service and spiritual aid. A Christmas event is planned for December 13 at the parish hall with plans for a church outreach program.

Guild Meet Joe Gmanau HubjUel Episcopal Church Alleragon Met V Sudbury Wright Street Wilt Frank Wiens Trenty Widud Mes Fred Cameron Ai Paew Mmemater B. Young Ted the Voluit Monee Toronto Canela Siniweh Mitford Crum

Corry Chapter Red Cross Plans Expanded Rooms

The Corry Chapter of the Red Cross reports approval of a board plan to expand its facilities. Committees favor additional space for meetings and storage, with projections for October activities and ongoing lectures and demonstrations.

Hina Seevjee

United Beeliert Missionary Society Meets with 44 Members

The United Beeliert Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon with 44 members present. Mrs. Charles Kept hosted, session opened with hymns by Mrs. Hugh Mosee and Mrs. Dan Culver, and routine business was transacted. The program featured a reading by Mrs. Ray Beagle and a skit by several members, including Elta Jownei, titled The Kingdom Done Our Worth, followed by a period of prayer and announcements.

U. B. Society United Beeliiert MisAtnury Suviely Yeatovting Tene Charles Kept Hugh Moshee Dam Culver Busic Cassius Fish Epe—Cial Kiings Ray Beagle Lyle Chase Frauke Har- Hal Smyth Meg Robert

Cord Club Meeting Cluttered Report

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Cord Club meeting with names including Mes Langdon Rowe and Mrs Trank Cole. Awards cited for Mrs Wilaworth Holt, Mys Horton Davia, and Mys dob Me Cracken who won a special prize. Hostess service and upcoming event details are unclear and partially garbled.

Uetzdem Orenwr Wayne Hart Vontraet Bridge Kig Trank Cole Wilaworth Holt Mys Horton Davia CW Jones Neri Center Street

Local gathering at the Fits Restaurant recalls noted Swiss work

A fragmented report describes a small evening meeting at Fits Restaurant last night with several attendees expecting a talk by Dya. Hui AWOL is mentioned along with a pipe incident. The piece notes Swiss contributions and labor, and hints at upcoming officer elections and a nominating committee gathering.

Fits Dya Vielnek Havather Holymis International Neil Phirsday Cheig Chrissensen Phils Zalmuck J. Sheu Uke Cou Cou (Oll Louis ‘Durer, of Jsmestowi Hiynnstan Wey Oye Anectinys

Birthday Party For Nancy Sexton Celebrated

A birthday party for Nancy Sexton was held at her home in England with guests and well wishes. Family and friends gathered to celebrate with cake and speeches honoring Nancy on her fifth birthday.

Nancy Sexton

Dr and Mrs Kelsey Entertain Friends For Bridge Night

Dr and Mrs Kelsey hosted a small gathering at their home with two tables of bridge in play. Awards were given to Mr and Mrs Josups. Mrs Glenn Maddleton and others attended a birthday celebration with light fare and dessert.

Josups Sherwood Glenn Maddleton Birliday

Famed German World War I General Dies at 80

Lueneburg Germany November 9 German Field Marshal August von Mackensen veteran of the Franco-Prussian War and World War I died at his estate last night. He led forces in major battles on the eastern front and commanded German mobilization earlier in the war. He was nearly 80 years old and remained a historic military figure in German history.

Peepee Luenfburg Germany Misshal August van Wackensen Mander New Cele Wie Atssurlay Lakes Brus Anid Brest-Litovele i Poliin Buenawest Ranger Eiser Wilhelm Eile

Missing Northeast Girl Found After Disappearance

A belated report confirms a missing girl from the Northeast has been found. Details are unclear from the fragmented OCR text but reference is made to family members Mrs Milan Greene and Ms Joseph McClelland. Authorities previously stated the child aged around the early teens was last seen near Powsting and was expected to travel to Pontiac. Further specifics are not legible.

Nis Aid Agm Joseph McClelland Milan Greene Powsting McClilluun Pontiac

Veteran Held in Erie After Alleged Jewelry Theft

An honorably discharged veteran, 27, was held today in Erie on charges of robbing and assaulting a woman near West Sh shmat Kuux. Police recovered her jewelry from a residence after the incident at 31th and a.m. Friday, with investigators Pant Seat and Jan Jack Rensurs leading the case.

Goliey Simon Weis Liv Sens Jan Jack Rensurs Offins Shnum Sts

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