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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

5

Women of the Moose Hold Meeting and Plan Card Party

The Women of the Moose met in their club rooms with 40 members present. Eighteen new members were inducted and officers were instructed by Mrs. Stella Pisher. A card party for Moose members is planned for November 29, with tickets at Jewell Flower Shop and by Mrs. Walter McElroy. Proceeds from events support Moosehaven and other activities.

Women of the Moose Stella Pisher College of Regents Florence Stewart Fern Aymong Gertrude van Cise Myrna Platt Argus Charla Ruff the Moose Jewell Walter McElroy Moosehaven Sarah ‘Hansen Moose Fraternity The Moose

Ploss Christensen Wedding Last Evening

Miss Elaine Christensen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Christensen Columbus married Charles Ploss son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ploss St Sixth street at the bride’s grandparents home 1241 White street The ceremony was at eight oclock performed by Rev Galbreath of the Methodist church Attendants were Miss Maxine Christensen and Ernest Ploss Best man A wedding supper followed The couple will reside on Sixth avenue Mr Ploss is employed by the Erie Railroad

P. M. Waite Wright Street Erie Howard Blakeslee Fort Benning C. L. Blakeslee R. D Myrle Durham New York City Corry Vincent Bensader Cleveland D. A. Hill Biro East Congress Street John Banks East Bend Banks Charles L. Bell West Washington I Jack Paulson Maple Avenue Warren Ohio Bruning Neb William Haenel West Prederick Street Titian Powers Cory Board Erle Tom Murray Pithsburot James Carlin Erle Dist Austin State Republican Committee Harrisburg Joseph Gronéstar Fort McClellen Als East South Street Elaine Christensen George Christensen Columbus Charles Ploss St. Sixth Street Archie Patton White Street Galbreath Methodist Church Maxine Christensen Ernest Ploss

Card Party for Child Welfare Fund Opens Evening

A Thursday card party sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary featured eight teen tables with prizes totaling 600 won by Mrs. Ann Esterbrook and Mrs. Marvin Carlson. Auction bridge awards went to Mrs. Floyd Black and Miss Helen Johnson, door prize to Mrs. Mary Roberts. Dessert lunch of jello cakes and coffee followed. The event committee included Mrs. Lloyd Stowe Mrs. Paul Orn and Mrs. Victor Orn. Proceeds support the auxiliary's child welfare work.

The Legion Auxiliary Ann Esterbrook Marvin Carlson Floyd Black Helen Johnson Mary Roberts Lloyd Stowe Paul Orn Victor Orn Auxiliary

Birthday Party Honors Helen Frederick on 11th Birthday

A birthday party was held Thursday night at 044 North Center Street in honor of Helen Frederick turning 11. Nine girls attended. Jeanne Henri and Dolly Bruce won prizes for games. Miss Frederick received many nice gifts as refreshments of ice cream cake and favors were served at the close.

North Center Street Helen Frederick Jeanne Henri Dolly Bruce Miss Frederick

Mrs J H McCracken Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs J H McCracken entertained her contract bridge club at her home on Congress Street last evening. First prize went to Mrs E L Morrow and Mrs E W Hobson, with second prize awarded to another member. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is planned for November 30 at Mrs Langdon Rowe’s home on East Quame Street.

Ut McLaureeh Ney Congress Street Contract Bridge Club E. L. Morrow E. W.hobson McCracken Langdon Rowe East Quame Street

Fellowship Dinner at Columbus Church Fair Highlights

SOE Pty attended the Columbus Community Fellowship dinner hosted by Mrs Vera Price Mrs A Thompson and Mrs Florence Casler. Tables reflected Thanksgiving decor and a program followed with group singing solos readings and prayers led by Mrs Josephine Davis Mrs John Waite and Mrs Sandburg accompanied by Mrs Albert Sandburg on piano.

SOE Pty Columbus Community Fellowship Vera Price A.thompson Florence Casler Phyllis Hill Albert Sandburg Josephine Davis John Waite

Paralytic mother gives birth to baby girl in New York

A three and a half pound baby girl delivered by Caesarean section after her paralytic mother was removed from an iron lung is reported to have a better than even chance to live. The infant, born yesterday to Mrs. Eileen Mowen in Brooklyn, is in Kings County Hospital incubator as the mother remains an infantile paralysis patient.

Eileen Mowen Brooklyn Kingston Avenue Hospital Kings County Hospital Sayershie Mowen

Boake Carter Radio Commentator Dies After Stroke

Hollywood November 17 Boake Carter 46 radio commentator known for provocative programs died after a stroke following his Mutual Broadcasting System show He was taken to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital where Dr Erie Bett said he had been ill with a sidney jailment and had suffered the first attack eight days prior at June City

Hollywood Boake Carter Ood Mutual Broadcasting System Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Erie Bett Sidney Jane City

J O Y Class Dined At Pittsfield Inn

The J U Y class of the Presbyterian Church hosted a dinner at Pittsfield Inn honoring Mrs. Raymond Moore who departs tomorrow for Washington DC to join her husband. The group visited Spring Creek Church to view Mrs Florence Tripp’s Christ painting and enjoyed gifts Mrs Moore received from overseas.

J. U. ¥. Sunagy School The Presbyterian Church Pittsfield Inn Raymond Moore Washington, D. C Pittsfield Spring Creek Christ Florence Tripp Dorothy Miller Ernest Feldhus Moore Franklin Street Fred Kinley East Wayne Street

Birthday Party Given For Ulabelle Root

Mrs. Leon Root entertained at her home on South Street for Ulabelle Root's birthday. Honoree Miss Alabelle Root received many gifts as guests shared refreshments and a birthday cake. Prizes of five hundred were won by Mrs. Merle Fitch and Mrs. Edwin Cottrell.

Leon Root South Street Alabelle Root Merle Fitch Edwin Cottrell Pitch Marie Tsruelson Astion Cuy William Fleming Edwart Berry Ann Goda City

Corry C D A approves aid for Servicemen's Canteen gifts

The Corry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in regular session in the Horn Block and voted to assist the Christmas gift program of the Servicemen's Canteen. Twenty five stockings will be prepared for soldiers on holiday trains. A Christmas party is set for December 7 with a program and exchange. James Wharton and committee served sandwiches cookies and coffee after the meeting.

Corry Court C.D. of A James Wharton

Official Visit Planned By Corry Chapter Leaders

Mrs Rhea Jenkins aistatgt deputy grand matron will visit Corry City Chapter of theastern Staton next Wednesday with Mrs J Donald Watson presiding. Attendees included Mrs Al Morrison Jr Mrs Robert Brown and Mrs Watson who joined Union City sessions before the district banquet and evening program where Mrs Watson gave the welcome.

C. E Rhea Jenkins Aisttigt Corry City The Astern Staton J. Donald Watson al Morrison, Jr Robert Brown Watson Union City

W R C Holds Regular Session At Masonic Hall

W R C met at the Masonic hall yesterday afternoon with twenty in attendance. A rug raffle winner was Miss Theresis Borstorff. The Camp Fire meeting is planned at Mrs. Harry Silvis on Elk Street, November 30. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leon Wynn, Mrs. Janice Caron and Mrs. Alma Gardner.

WRC Masonic Hall Theresis Borstorff Harry Silvis Elk Street Leon Wynn Janice Caron Alma Gardner

Fairview PTA Plans Holiday Activities

The Fairview PTA schedules a Christmas program and four treats for schoolchildren. Committee members named include Mrs. Paul Stroup Mrs. Andrew Mo Keta and Mrs. Don DeJean. A fruit basket will be sent to ill member Mrs. Allan Foote in Erie. Rooji 3 won best attendance. Next meeting Monday December 18.

Fairview Pta Fairview P.T. A Paul Stroup Andrew Mo Keta Don DeJean Erie Allan Foote Rooji 3

Mrs Edith Drake Honored On Birthday at Corry Hospital

Mrs Edith Drake, of Prospect Street, Was the guest of honor yesterday when the Corry Hospital domestic staff presented a birthday cake and gifts. She celebrated her 68th birthday.

Edith Drake Prospect Street Corry Hospital Drake

Aero Employees Enjoy Spaghetti Dinner at Taton Hall

A group of Aero employees attended a spaghetti dinner at Taton Hall on Wednesday at nine. Attendees included Mrs Grace Fosburgh Mrs Kay Yaratch Mrs Alfreda Misiek Miss Maxie Knapp Pam Chelootz Theresa Chelootz Elizabeth Sickler Ruth Ambroziak Walter Darnofall Cecil Young Ray Daugherty Henry Forburgh Louis Watts and Ruth Ambroziak of Tidioute. Ruth Ambroziak played her lavcordian for dancing and all enjoyed the mood.

Aero Employes Taton Hall Grace Fosburgh Kay Yaratch Alfreda Misiek Maxie Knapp Pam Chelootz Theresa Chelootz Elizabeth Sickler Ruth Ambroziak Walter Darnofall Cecil Young Ray Daugherty Henry Forburgh Louis Watts Ruth Amibroziak

Mrs Pappas Hosts Dinner Party At Home

Mrs. George Pappas of South Center Street entertained six guests Wednesday evening at her home. Yellow roses and candles formed a center piece for the table. Music and visiting followed the dinner, with Miss Olive Tucker of War Fe as the only out-of-town guest.

Pappas George Pappas South Center Street Olive Tucker War Fe

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS Lineup Tonight

NBC 8 program lineup includes Paul Lavalle Concert at 8 20 Duffy's Tavern 9 30 People Are Funny 10 Amos and Andy 11 40 drama We Came This Way CBS offers 7 30 Friday on Broadway 8 30 Thin Man 9 00 Pays to Be Tenorant 10 Moore and Durante 11 30 Mildred Bailey Company Blue 7 Ed Wynn Comedy 8 30 Famous Jury Trials Gang Busters 9 30 Lionel Hampton Band 10 20 Doctor Talks Over MBS 9 30 Double or Nothing 10 bout Johnny Greco vs Bobby Ruffin

NBC Paul Lavalle Amos and Andy CBS Moore and Durante Sinfon Johnny Greco Bobby Ruffin

Allied armies drive toward Rhine in synchronized west front push

Allied forces surge toward the Rhine with six armies in action on the western front. The Ninth Army pushes north of Aachen on the right of the British Second Army, while the First Army advances east of Aachen pinning the U S Third on the left. U S Seventh to the Vosges, French First toward Belfort Gap near Switzerland. German resistance lighter than expected as many objectives fall ahead of schedule and prisoners are taken.

Supreme Headquarters Ninth Army Aachen First Army U.S. Third Metz U. S. Seventh Vosges Belfort Switzerland Geilenkirchen Eschweiter Roer River Associated Press Wes Gallagher Nini Sefterich Asbach

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