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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1948

Page

5

Engine Failure Ends Endurance Fliers Trip

In Longview Texas Navy endurance flyers Vinmont and Simons failed to reach the 728 hour world record. After about 20 hours aloft they landed around 11 p.m. Vinmont suffered a fractured nose in the crash landing. The plane lost power between 900 and 1000 feet before they radioed their descent. They had begun their fourth week in the air.

Longview Tex Navy Filers Pree ‘Vinmont Bert Simons Vinmont Houston Dean Fliers

Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal Church meets. many attend

The Emmanuel Episcopal Church Guild met yesterday afternoon with 20 members present. Hostesses Mrs Carl Davis and Mrs William Myers served at the Davis home on Franklin Street. Rev Joseph R. Clair gave the devo. The annual bank offering and St Barnabas Auxiliary dues were paid. The next meeting is December 9 at Parish Hall to pack a Christmas box for St Barnabas House.

Mmmilier Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Carl Davis William Myers Davis Hole Franklin Street Joseph R. Clair United Bank St Barnabas Auxiliary Velma Moore Parish Hall St. Barnabas House

Miss Mary Henton Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Mary E Henton was honored on her ninth birthday with a party at the Henton home on Liberty Street. Hostess Mrs E E Henton entertained 22 invited friends from 4 to 8 pm with games and decorated cake, ice cream, and chocolate. Mary Elizabeth received many beautiful gifts from the guests.

Mary E. Henton May Esabetti Henton E. E. Henton Henton Liberty Street Mary Elizabeth Pitts

Mrs M H VanDresar Hosts 500 Club Meeting

Mrs M A VanDrresar of North Center street entertained the 500 club at her home Thursday evening. Mrs W Baccus, Mrs William Dunlap and Mrs Sarah Zalanech received card awards and the hostess served a late supper.

M. H. VanDresar M.A. VanDrresar North Center Street W. Baccus William Dunlap Sarah Zalanech

W S W S Members Meet at Keppel Home

Members of the W. S. S. of the Evangelical United Brethren Church gathered at Mrs. Edwin Keppel’s East Wayne street home. Mrs. G J Bergman led the meeting, with 87 pounds of food and clothing sent to Europe. Mrs Lyn Campbell presented the Puerto Rico lesson. Next gathering at the church on December 1 with a Christmas program.

W. S Evangelical United Grethren Edwin Keppel East Wayne Street William Halfast G J. Bergman H Ray Harris Europe Puerto Rico Lyn Campbell

Newborns welcomed in local homes this week

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Rea of RD 1 Clymer at Corry Hospital last evening. A daughter named Aventhe to Mr and Mrs Clifford Bromley of RD 1 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jack Clark of RD 1 Spartanburg at Corry Hospital this morning.

Clarence Cox West Frederick Street Fakes Naval Training Center Nome Charles Drain Paden City W. Va Robert Cuelis Wellsboro Lindy Louis Lundy East Frederick Street Thas A. Harmen Tha Austin Wert Jamestown Robe Steel Janice Alesandria Streetix Matt Street Will Dingfelder R. D Youngeville Robert Stauffer Robert David East Washington Pittsburgh Richard O'Dell Michael Chiles Clymer Mins Walter McElroy Roberta North Center Street Mir Harmon McElroy Marcia Snyder eCireley Seaveady Cassi~ydays C. B. Gibbs East Bond Street Hydetown Don Tingley iLewis Rea RD. 1 Corry Hospital Hom Task Aventhe Gorry Hospital Clifford Bromley Jack Clark Spartanaburg

Fellowship League Met Last Evening at St Paul’s Church

The newly formed St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran group met at East South Street hosts Mr and Mrs Stanton Bower. Thirty three attendees heard a sermon on marriage and the home led by Rev Barry S Bowman. D Armon Hillstrom presided as president and the group adopted the name Lut Sram Fellowship League. Committee members were C A Hillstrom Gerald Staples and Alton B Dalii stram. A dessert circle was hosted by Mrs Bower with assistance from Mrs John Street and Mrs C A Williams. Next meeting on December 18 will have Mrs Dabistrand Miss Sinsley Larson and Mrs Raymond Sr as hostesses and Mrs Marjorie Owens Miss Ruth Lanston and Miss Jeanne Larson on the entertainment committee.

Stanton B. Bower East South Sthebe St Paul's

Legion and Auxiliary Dinner and Meeting Report

A combined meeting of the American Legion and the Auxiliary held at the Legion Home commemorated Armistice Day with about ninety members present. A 6:30 p.m. dinner was served. reports covered Poppy Day and auxiliary sales, Christmas package programs for veterans hospitals, and a charity drive. Plans were set for a joint Christmas party for Legion and auxiliary members and families, with future arrangements to be finalized.

Amercan Legion Legion Arti FY Thurstay Venting American Legion Dob Houghling Mel Glenn Botts Pred Hoevel Mary Ot Scotesville Aspinwall Deshon Veterans Legion Ue Chamber of Commerce Richard A Gri Leidm

Helping Hand Club Completes Dresser Project for Meadville Home

The Helping Hand Club met at the IOO Hall for a sewing session and completed a sixteen-drawer dresser for the Meadville Children’s Home yesterday afternoon. Vice president Mrs Judesivont chaired the meeting, with routine business discussed and a with a non dinner served at six. Eighteen members plus guest Miss Tidy Loveland attended.

Rebekah Heys Dresser Children’s Meadville BL & Judesivont Ogi Pail Howard Loveland Harvey Loveland Miss Tidy Loveland

Contract Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Davis Residence

The central bridge club met at Mrs. Davis on West Congress street Thursday evening. Mrs. George R. Jackson and Mrs. Harold K. Powell received regular wards. Special prize went to Mrs. J. H. Mr Cracker. A salad course was served and next week Mrs. Raymond Anderson will host.

Horton J. Davis West Congress Street Central Bridge Club George R. Jackson Harold K.powell J. H Cracker Davis Raymond Anderson North Enter Street Kostess

Red Cross Board Meeting in Corry City Chapter

The November meeting of the Corry City Red Cross Board was held at the chapter rooms on North Center Street with Chapter Chairman Rey Joseph Ro Clair presiding. Nine members attended and reports covered the Red Cross in Corry schools, upcoming drive plans, committee appointments, and December meeting scheduling.

Niecuy Red Cross Board of Directors Corry City North Center Street Rey Joseph Ro Clair Dial Red Cross Ie Corry Ethel McCray Ted Hubley Leo Aw Shuigman M. Nikh Wak Willian Holtehton

Columbus Aid Society Plans Christmas Party

The Columbus Aid Society met at Mes Millie Beer’s home and discussed a December church Christmas party. Members planned gift baskets, elected a nominating committee led by Mrs. Betts, and viewed Puerto Rico photos while hostesses served gingerbread and tea. About 30 percent of the world’s diamond trade is tied to indecision.

West Ows Opperman Way Columme Ladies’ Aid Socety Mes Millie Bear Lake Yesterdy Jordan Cale Evotone Afl Acre Upsermian Ginn Bovis Lottie McGu Uink Betts Pletares Puerto Rica

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