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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1942

Page

4

Franklin angler weighs 18 pound muskelhinge catch

Franklin resident Archie Graham bought an 18 pound muskelhinge measuring 37 inches from a French treek near Tica on Sunday. It was among the region’s largest catches in recent years. Lieutenant Alex W. Osburn of Ridgway Pa with the 28th Infantry Division was listed today as a deserter from his unit per the commanding officer.

Franklin Tica Sunday Archie Graham Louisiana Alex W. Osburn Ridgway 28Th Infantry Division

Mr and Mrs Anderson Host Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs V M Anderson entertained a group of friends at their West Pleasant Street home on Sunday. A ham dinner was served at 2 o clock to guests including Mr and Mrs R S Dewey, Mr and Mrs George Andis, Mr and Mrs Orrin Hillburg, Dr and Mrs C F Bennett, Mr and Mrs Robert Brown, Mr and Mrs R G Barnes, Mr and Mrs Merle Mentyre, Mr and Mrs Leland Johnston, and Mr and Mrs Tracy Whitehead.

Anderson V. Mo Anderson West Pleasant Dewey George Andis Orrin Hlilburg C.F. Bennett Robert Brown R. G. Barnes Merle Mentyre Leland Johnston Tracy Whitehead

Edna Mae Oliver Dies At Hollywood

Obituary notes the death of Edna Mae Oliver in Hollywood on November 1 on her birthday anniversary. The versatile actress endured a long career in film and stage with a private life marked by shyness and garden joys. Private services are planned at Forest Lawn Glendale followed by cremation.

Edna Mae Oliver Hollywood Hollywood Erna May Oliver Virginis Hammond Miss Oliver Newter Miss Hammond Eda May Nutter Boston Maine Oliver Oliver Street

Daughter Born to Brenda Joyce and Army Husband

Hollywood reports actress Brenda Joyce and her husband Lt. Owen Ward of the U.S. Army welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds seven ounces. The baby, named Pamela, was born yesterday and joins the family amid Hollywood notices.

Brenda Joyce Hollywood Bard Owen Ward U.S. Army Pamela

Barnum Disposes Estate Exceeding 54 Million Dollars

A local report states that Barnum directed disposition of an estate valued at over 54 million dollars. The action reflects significant wealth handling and estate settlement proceedings, with notice of transfer and related financial implications noted by officials.

Fis Will Barnum

Corry News Notes From War and Community Circles

Various local items. fraternity pledges and alumni tied to Penn State. military units in India California and the Pacific. volunteers urged for Red Cross bandages. students and staff movements to camps hospitals and campuses. travel by bus lines and a Marine Corps anniversary referenced.

A. G. Hemult Corry Miliary Police India California Alice Kelly Chambersburg Louie Decker Gegries Sturdevant Camp Barkley Texas Eil Cross Federal Hilding Army Air Corps Clebert Capwell Bob Watrous Alliance Nebraska

Opportunity Club to Pack Soldiers Lunches

Opportunity Club met on East Congress Street with Mrs. C L Aver presiding. Members planned packing lunch boxes for the next soldier contingent and heard a ways and means report. Mrs George Keeffe and Mrs P Handton led entertainment. prizes awarded to Mrs Walter Hulberg and Mrs W W Auer. Hostesses included Mrs Will Dyckes and Mrs Alma Erickson. Next meeting will host a Christmas party at Mrs Rainesala’s home on December 4 with Mrs R Wendelboe of Warren as guest.

Sony Opporcucany George Keefe P. Handton Walter Hulberg W. W. Auer Will Dyckes Alma Erickson Rainesala R. Wendelboe Warren

Navy paper delighted Readers club at Mrs Stockton home

Mrs Berths Stockton hosted the Readers club on Hast Bond street Monday afternoon. Thirteen members shared names of Gerry men in U S service and a Red Cross fund donation was voted. Mrs O T Robbing led a paper titled Know Your Navy detailing battleships cruisers aircraft carriers destroyers and submarines. Next meeting set for Mrs A D Colegrove on Euclid street November 23.

Navy A. D. Colegrove Euclid Street

Women’s Servite Society Meets at Methodist Church

The women’s society of the Methodist church met for their regular gathering. Mrs. Trym Young led devotional with papers on Moslem Women, People of China, and India. President Mrs. Bryan Stowe led business and contributed Sheffield Home collections. The nominating committee named officers. next meeting will be a tureen dinner and Christmas party.

Ne Womens The Methodist Church Trym Young Pred Ross E. ©. Spicer Willis Brown S. Robbins China A. Johnson India Clarence Shoop Bryan Stowe Indies Sheffield Joseph Guignon R. 5. Peterson Stephen Brooks Circle No. 2

Births Reported in Corry Area

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mack of 915 Marion Street. Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Perseson of Corry R. D. 4 welcomed another daughter at the focal hospital yesterday.

Corry Hospital Ross Mack Mrs. Mack Marion Street Rolla Perseson Corry R. D Focal Hospital

Pennsylvania's First Congresswoman Heads to Washington

Scranton Pennsylvania reports Mrs. Patrick J. Boland the widow of the house whip will return to Washington to serve two months, balancing duties as mother to Patrick and Eugene with her new role as Congresswoman designate. She backs a draft for 18 and 19 year olds and will leave once election totals are certified while Veronica Barrett assists and expresses mixed emotions over her husband’s passing and Boland’s forthcoming tenure.

Associated Proms Scranton Pennsylvania Patrick J. Boland Washington Patrick Eugene Boland Hino Congress Nav War Departments Babi Tomer Veronica Barrett Mr. Boland Lueke

Local Residents Visitations and Moves in Brief

A string of short notes from the city details residents traveling visiting relatives and relocating. Thomas Battls of Brie spends the day in the city while Mrs Howard Van Tessel Mrs Wilbur Sorenson Mrs Harold Loyd and Mrs Gerald Fish visit Bre yesterday. Georgia Brown leaves East South street for Spartansburg then Leavenworth Kansas to winter with her daughter Mrs Jessie Smith. Norbert of Buffalo N Y and George Mennor and Miss Joan Roach travel with relatives. Wilma Rich visits in the city today. Richart Brenneman leaves for Altoona Pa to enter military service after working at Montgomery Ward. Mr and Mrs Sam Haney return from Texas and Topeka Kans. Rev E A Hook returns from Adrian Mich to West Washington street. Pyti Henry Hicks returns to Fort Monmouth N J. L F Armstrong and wife of Buffalo depart after visiting East Main street residents.

Thomas Battls Brie City Howard van Tessel Wilbur Sorenson Harold Loyd Gerald Fish Bre Georgia Brown George Faulkner East South Street Spartansburg Leavenworth Kans Mountgomery Ward Altoona Mr. Ant Sam Haney N. Genter Street Texas Topeka E. A. Hook Adrian Mich West Washington Street Pyti Henry Hicks Fort Monmouth N. d L. F. Armstrong Buffalo James Blakeslee Main Street

New Officers Named By N B Club At MACADAM Road Meet

Mrs Prank Fitch hosted the N B club at her Macadam road home for the last meeting of the current business year. New officers elected include Mrs George Wood as president, Mrs Frank Fitch as secretary and Miss Hilla Belle Roschie as treasurer. Music and prize games followed. Mrs Donald Carter was honored on her birthday with a gift. cake and winch served at the close. The group will meet November 2 with Mrs Byron Fitch for a chicken supper. Mrs Charles Wood attended as a guest.

N. B Prank Fitch The B. Club Macadam Road Carent George Wood Frank Fitch Hilla Belle Roschie Paul Daniels Ella Belle Roschie Donald Carter Byron Fitch Charles Wood

Beckwith Labowski Nuptials Here Nov 7th

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Labowski daughter of Andy Labowski Corry R D 1 to Gale Beckwith son of Mrs Belle Gates. The ceremony was at St Elizabeths Church at 7 pm Saturday conducted by Rev Carl Heidt. Bridesmaid Helen Labowski wore pink satin and pink roses. Reception at the Kondrilik home. They plan to reside at RD 1.

Beckwith-Labowski Mary Labowski Andy Labowsk Corry R. D Gale Beckwith Belle Gates Carl Heidt St. Eliza Helen Labowski New York City Paul Labowski Beckwith Jom Kondrilik R. BD Gemy-Jamestown Mfg. Company R. D1

Radio Schedule Highlights World War II Era Programs

The listing details NBC and CBS broadcasts including Horace Heidt music, Fibber McGee and Bob Hope, Red Skelton and Burns and Allen. Also noted are dramas, suspense, and military talks with Marines and Veterans of Foreign Wars segments, plus a Woodrow Wilson ideas program.

NBC Ginty Simms Horace Heidt Fibber McGee Bob ‘Hope Red Skelton CBS al Jolson Burns and Allen Bila Pitzgeraki Duffy's Clifton Fadiman Stan Kenton B. L. Denig Veterans of Foreign Wars i James Woodrow Wilson

Churchill Says End of Beginning

Churchill declares Roosevelt author of the American effort in northwestern Attica and praises his active support. He says the British Eighth Army drive from Egypt toward Libya offers a decisive prospect for the defense of Egypt.

London Churchill Roosevelt Attica Libya Egypt

Unclear fragmentary sports item headline

Fragmentary text mentions teams and players with unclear actions. Reads like a sports brief with names such as Indiana and Haven, but the exact event, opponents, scores, dates, and outcomes are not discernible from the OCR.

Dudley Football Victorious in Patch-to-Platein League Game

A fractured report details a football match where Dudley secured a 18-7 victory in the second division. Fox and Steelers are mentioned among teams, with the San Uncle game tied to the Saturday event and a listed field injury.

Surburgly Steelers Dudley

Fragmented sports notes on Lions, Panthers and Wolves

A garbled local sports snippet mentions Lions facing Wolverines and Panthers tied to a record or schedule. It references Meadville and Unc with unclear dates and outcomes. The text is unreadable in places but implies upcoming games and team matchups without clear results.

Lions James Meadville Wolves Cu Panthers Unc

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