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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1944
Page
4
Mrs Olive Deana Westover 42 is in Blair County custody after arraignment on a murder charge. The victim Herbert A Weldel 57 a Pennsylvania Railroad shop foreman died from a fractured skull after an altercation at a tavern on September 23. The charge was filed by District Attorney Calvin Lang.
In Harrisburg on November 11 the state health department reported 13 new paralysis cases of polio. The tally for the year reached 1,881 as officials updated the counts.
Rose Mary Auer SPARS petty officer collateral ship’s cook 3/e has arrived home for a furlough with her parents on East Congress Street after completing training at Palm Beach and a twelve week Florida course. She plans to report to Philadelphia for assignment around Thanksgiving. A stream of relatives and other service members are listed visiting or traveling.
John Carnike six and Evelyn Carmike four, children of Mr and Mrs Harry Carmike of Shea Street, shared a small family birthday gathering due to illness. John celebrated last Wednesday and Evelyn on Friday as a large cake and refreshments were enjoyed.
The BenEHY UL un Legion Auxiliary announces a card party for child welfare work. It will be held Thursday evening at the Legion Home on North Center Street with reservations through Mrs. Victor Orn or Mrs. Lloyd Stowe. Mrs. Frank Gravino and daughters served a salad lunch after the auxiliary meeting.
Miss Theresa Chelootz of West Main street entertained Aero Supply employees at a spaghetti dinner Thursday night. Dinner was served at 8 20 to Pam Chelootz Ann Mokwa Mary Pike Kay Yaratch Helen Bennett Jane Pless and Laura Beardsley. Cards followed for the rest of the evening.
Mrs Alta Greene was feted by Cord Club members with a dinner at Hotel Corry attended by nine ladies. A fine turkey dinner preceded bridge at Mrs Leon J. Lindsley's on First Avenue, as Greene prepares to move to Mercer Pa. Gift presented. Mrs Hubert Heerlein was high scorer in the revel. Next meeting planned with Mrs F M Loveland on Park Street.
About 250 people attended the First Varsity Dance in the Junior High School gymnasium last evening. The event featured the Bill Harmon and His Varsiteers orchestra and ran from 1 to 12 oclock with many former students among the dancers.
The Girl Scout Troop No. 99 met at the Presbyterian Church last evening. The session opened with a flag ceremony, scouts recited the Girl Scout Laws, then enjoyed a song fest before the girls split into patrols.
Twenty five door prizes donated for the Red Cross Antique and Hobby Show next Tuesday night are listed with donors and items such as groceries hosiery frames jewelry and household goods. The event at the Practice House features demonstrations spinning weaving and exhibits from local collectors beginning at eight with the Canteen Corps of Corry Chapter sponsoring and inviting the public.
Twenty two Amici Bible Class members met at East Main Street home of Mr and Mrs John Ontrier. Chorus singing and Bible verse roll call preceded plans for a Friday December 1 anniversary party at Pittsfield Inn hosted by the Ontriers with Mr and Mrs Gas sius Fishin serving pumpkin pie and coffee to guests.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid bake sale raised 1675 dollars last month, reported by treasurer Mrs N R Dickson at yesterday's meeting. Funds will bolster their regular work as plans begin for a Christmas party at the church on December 8. A tureen dinner at 5 o'clock closed the brief session.
Miss Catalfu, nine, hosted a birthday party on Thursday at Second Avenue with 25 guests. Games, storytelling, ice cream, cake, and chocolate milk were served by Mrs. Carl Catalfu and her son Phc. Sam Catalfu. Miss Catalfu received many beautiful gifts.
A Baptist Young People’s Rally Friday night featured attendees from town churches and from Java Hatch Hollow Sherman Spartansburg Westfield and Mayville. The program included hymns scripture a sermon by Rev Verne Dunham and special musical numbers led by Louis Sherwood and the Young People’s Choir with offerings and benediction by Rev Travis.
Radio schedule details a Saturday night lineup including Candide, Barn Dance, Can You Top This, Barry Wood Party, Mayor of the Town, Kenny Baker Show, Sinatra and Hits, and Armistice Day talk. Also features Navy Meet, Boston Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Chicago Theater, and Shedy Valley Jamboree with multiple start times and new times shown.
Allied armies push on German soil in 1918, while 1944 lines show altered strategy. The article recalls Armistice Day positions from Gent to the Swiss border, noting changed ports and supply routes under Nazi sabotage. It documents front progress from Moselle to Sedan and the last American captures at Stenay as firing continued until 1 am.
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