Junior High open house draws parents and teachers
A crowd of over two hundred parents teachers and friends attended the Junior High open house and PTA meeting. Events included a welcome address by the student council president and a performance by the school band under director Lynn Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harmon
Wnel
Lynn Rice
G. Wolfe
John Ross- Whacher
John Windahl
Margaret Ryuh
Phyllis Merritt
Katherine Sweet
Wartime Parties Fill Washington's Social Season
Wartime Washington enjoys an active social year with more parties than ever as leaders and society hostesses open homes to military and political figures. Debuts at a standstill, luncheons shrink, and exclusive events pivot to informal gatherings amid rationing and war.
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Margaret
Washington Society
Washington
Robert Low ‘Bacon
Edward R. Stettinius
F. Busall Hoffman
Hery Pleld
Mrs William Johnston Feted By Corry Court
Mrs William Johnston nee Mary Sturdevant was honored at a Corry Court social gathering. A mock wedding entertained with several participants and a vote approved sending five dollars to a serviceman on the Court’s honor roll. Refreshments included a bride’s cake served by Mrs Luke Graham’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston
C. D
Mary Sturdevant
Corry Court
Sarahine Rosch
Mary Jean Roach
Jane Piccard
Joan Roach
Jeanelle Baressi
Katherine Mead
Ann Gods
Frances Feeney
Beer
Luke Graham
W R C No 49 Donates To Blood Bank Fund
The Women's Relief Corps No. 19 held a Thursday session in the temple with president Mrs. Kirk Brown presiding. Plans were made for a fourth donation to the blood plasma bank as part of routine business and refreshments were served by Mrs. Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
Blood Bank Fund
Women’s Relief Corps
Conic Temple
Kirk Brown
Sesson
Virginia
Baby boy born at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Authorp
A baby boy was born last evening at Corry hospital to Mr James Authorp and Mrs Authorp of R D 2 Corry. The birth adds a new member to the local family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Hospital
James Authorp
R. D
Corry
Family Party for Magee Brothers on Furlough
A home gathering at Lovells honored Pvt. Ralph Magee Jr. and Pvt. Clinton Magee on furlough. Guests enjoyed visiting and games, a nine o clock roast dinner, and military themed decorations. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A B Morrison and son Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Messinger, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
StuIph Magee
Af Lovells
Ralph Magee
Clinton Magee
Pyt
Ralph Mages
A.B. Morrison
Arthur
Leslie Messinger
Marvin Carlson
Alme Gardner
Robert L. Brewster
Alman
Slaglé
Patrick
James
Edward
Carl Wengert Elected President of Corry Kiwanis Club
Corry Kiwanis Club met at the Ritz Restaurant last evening electing Carl Wengert as president succeeding Chris Christensen. Robert A. Bumbaugh was named vice president with directors Crawford Woods Wallace Dr Pat Weed Walter Auer Dr W W Graham Richard Rossbacher and Walter Peake. Seamen Alfred Piccardi and Thomas Messinger spoke about naval life and duty noting Piccardi’s service in England and training at Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Cath Wengert
Chris Christensen
Corry Kiwanis
Ritz
Robert A. Bumbaugh
Crawford Woods
Wallace
Pat Weed
Walter Auef
W. W. Graham
Richard Rossbacher
Walter Peake
Havite
Alfred Piccardi
Romeo Ficcardi
Thomas Messinger
Z. J. Messinger
Seam Piccardi
Timne
Fie
England
Beamayy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
M M Senior High Sorority Plans Thanksgiving Dance
The M M Senior High School Sorority completes final plans for a post Thanksgiving informal dance. The event is set for Friday evening at the Masonica Temple from 9 to 1. Solovox music will be provided and high school faculty will help chaperone. A large crowd is anticipated.
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M. M
Masonica Temple
Rehoboth Class Meeting At Wengert Home
The Rehoboth United Brethren class met last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wengert on N Center Street with twenty five members present. A short business session was followed by a social hour with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reagle and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dumalite assisting with refreshments.
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Jack B. Atwood
Seaman
Great Lakes
Ill
Minute
Tubbs
Park Street
B.J. Crowell
McKean
Corry
Cpl. Ell Yoder
Camp Shelby
Miss
Anthony P. Miscllt
Mary Miscik
R. D
Inam Misolik
Camp
Dicot
Gene Parsons
Indiana
State Teachers’ College
Prank Parsons
East Conggress Street
Robert Parsons
Maritime System
Thrrough
Gallups Island
Boston
Richard Luttton
City
William Lytton
Euclid Street
W. R. Jordan
Dorothy Lytton
East Frederick Street
Erie
Keith Henton
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Carl Henton
North Center Street
Mary Prach
Philadelphia
Jack King
P.L. Kendall
A. J. Plase
Cincinnati
Corrs
Williamy Bell
William “Zaton and Sons
Billy and
David
Cpl
Richard Roden
Camp Haan
Calif
Henry Roden
Fourth Avenue
Ralph Magee
F. B. Whittlesey
A. Bruce Smith
Canton
Smith
McInnes Steel Company
Theo P. Williams
Washington, D
Trent Virginia Williams
Women's Army Corps
Rehoboth
Carl Wengert
N. Center Street
United Brethren
Wengert
Robert Reagle
Ira Dumailte
Miss Ida Watrous Hosts Card Club Gathering
Miss Ida Watrous acted as hostess for her card club with two tables of auction bridge. Amelia Vander soft and Muriel Young timed the bridge hands. Refreshments followed and guest Miss Marion Kimmey attended. Mrs Edwin Cale to entertain the group in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Watrous
Amelia Vandersoft
Muriel Young
Marion Kimmey
Edwin Cale
Radio Tonight Schedule Highlights and Military Update
NBC airs Lucille Manners Concert at 5 30 and Abe Lyman Waltz at 9 00 People Are Funny at 9 30 Rios and Andy at 10 00 and Hes ter on Sane Rationing. CBS features Kate Smith Rita Hayworth Brewster Garry Moore Stage Door Canteen and Glen Gray Band with Fly on Wartime Communications. MBS presents Navy School of Music and a prize bout Bob Montgomery versus Beau Jack. Lieut Gen Thomas Holcomb becomes seventh Marine Corps commandant and first to hold rent above major general.
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NBC
Lucille Manners
Abe Lyman
Rios
Andy
Hester
CBS
Kate Smith
Rita Hayworth
Garry Moore
Bob Parker
Glen Gray
James L
MBS
Navy School of Music
Cleo Kid
Bob Montgomery
Beau Jack
Thomas Holcomb
Marine Corps
Liquor Market Probe to Begin With Fast Senate Start
Washington Nov 18 Experts from the Justice and Treasury departments may be borrowed to accelerate a Senate investigation into the chaotic liquor market. The Avenuin committee plans to choose its counsel and staff over the weekend to lay groundwork for possible legislation addressing shortages and under the counter and over the ceiling transactions and alleged hoarding.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Treasury
Senate
Wekend
Avenuin
Colors Distinguish Machines in Prewar Experimental Study
In a pre war experiment researchers contrasted machines with worldly painting to reduce harm. The study linked better color cues to a 70 percent drop in personal injury, boosted production, reduced worker fatigue, and fewer seconds on the job.
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Valley of Vanishing Men
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Helen
Naum Cooper
East Main Street
Albert Dewey
Charles Dewey
Ant
Thomas Finn Etter
Gretchen Dam
Oselt
Thomas’ Bancroft
Richard K. Mellon
Melons
Brewster Jennings
Deeting Howes
Prince
Guido Pignatelli
James Clement Dunp
Bernard Baruch
Carlton
Eric Johnston
Wan chlet—Hisenhower
Clark
Doolittle
White House
Evalyn
Walsh McLean
Winston Shorehill
Family Party
Oadibte
Brigham Hardware & Plumbing
South Center St
Dial
Kiwanis Club
Covav
Enson T
Cannon Towels
F. C. Chapin & Sons
Liquor Market Probe
Holiday
Zuckerman
Bakers
Maine
Courtland Apples
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