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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1943
Page
4
Dr Lester Siemon a 75 year old Cleveland physician ended his life at noon Sunday in the cottage of his son in law Melvin E Greene near the town along the river. He was found in pajamas and a bathrobe after shooting himself with a .38 caliber revolver. Family members gathered for dinner at the home earlier and no one saw him leave.
Society notes report Cub Pack No. 70 opening Friday night with Erkki Rainiesala leading ceremonies and games. The coming month’s craft project is collecting leaves, and Den No. 3 presents a sketch The Haunted House. Numerous local residents and families are noted visiting relatives, travels, and changes as the community rhythm includes school staff and service members.
Sabu flay evening on his birthday hosted by Mrs Mapes at a Delware Street home. Prizes went to Mrs Victor Lundberg Clarence Mixer Mrs Mapes and Dale Lillie. A two course hitch served to attendees including Mr and Mrs Clarence Mixer Mr and Mrs Lyle Colby Mr and Mrs Dale Billie Mrs Flossie Johnson William Colby and Mr Mapes.
Paul Satterlee was entertained at a party after noon following school hours. Seven teen friends attended the gathering enjoying games contests and supper. The honored guest received mice wifls from his trier.
Miss Marion Smith hosted a Ninth Ly meeting of the Triple K Chip Saturday evening. The group enjoyed tasting and later dined on a no course Inne com. Miss Ratt Dodd of Evie was in attendance from out of Lows.
Mrs R A Wilson hosts a pre wedding fete for bride elect Miss Dorothe Mae Beckwith at the Tatters home in Clarendon. Guests include Miss Nelline Rooke and several out of town visitors. The event featured four tables of games, a salad dessert lunch, and personal gifts for the bride to be.
Scouters from Corry and Erie Council members plan a meeting of the east district at Wattsburg school to organize a new district and elect officers. Four districts exist in the Erie group, and the Steering committee approved the action amid plans for the fall program. Charles Rich of the city serves on the committee.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin who recently moved to Grove street hosted a housewarming at their new home. It was a dinner party with guests including Mr and Mrs C J Me Sean, Mr and Mrs Harold Cragg, Mr and Mrs Donald Hall, Mrs William Roehrig, Mr and Mrs Stanley Henton, Mr and Mrs Russell Briggs and Mr and Mrs Warren Titus.
Seaman Howard Dingfelder at Oakland Naval Hospital was honored by the Hope You Like It club. The gathering occurred at Rose Marie Clabbatz’s home with a later refreshments reception and the club sent him a box and written notes.
A baby boy was born this morning at Corey Hospital to Mr and Mrs Henry Butcher of R D 4 Corry. Mrs Butcher is the former Anna Mey Gifford.
Harrison W Burch aged 4? no, correct: Harrison W Burch, a well known Corry man and concert pianist, died in Buffalo General Hospital after three weeks ill. He studied at Sherwood School of Music, taught at Warren Conservatory, and served in World War I. He will be buried in Pine Grove after services at his brother G C Burch’s home in Kushequa. He is survived by brothers G C Burch of Kushequa and R M Burch of California.
Mrs. Orra Blakeslee aged 70 died Saturday at 3 40 p m at her daughter Dorotha Blakeslees Snyder Circle home She also leaves another daughter Mrs Doris VanCise Townville a son Kenneth Blakeslee North East a brother Dr Fred McCray Sioux City five grandchildren and one great grandchild The body was moved to Torrey funeral home Spartansburg with services Tuesday at 2 p m at Rose Hill cemetery Rev H Ray Harris officiating
Mrs Bertha Lillia Goodwill widow of Prank J Goodwill, longtime Centerville resident and former grist mill owner, died at her home Saturday. Born January 26 1868 in Youngsville she later lived in Centerville where her husband died in the war. She leaves brothers A E Hotchkiss Florence Kentucky and David K Hotchkiss. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 a m at Centerville Baptist Church with Rev Charles Fuller officiating.
NBC schedules feature John Garfield in Con tinue Unloading at 8 30 followed by Richard Crooks tenor at 9 Voorhees Concert Jose Iturbi at 10 and Contented Concert at 10 30 Information Please plus Red Barber and Bill Stern CBS presents Blondie at 7 30 Louis Bromfield farm Vox Pop at 8 and Gary Cooper Pride of the Yankees at 8 30 Marnha Scott Hi Diddle Dictate at 10 Blue Detective Cohen 8 30
Allied forces push through Corsica eliminating Nazi pockets except a 40 mile east coast strip as Britain’s Eighth Army drives deeper into Italy. RAF daylight raids target Frankfurt and Kassel with heavy bombers supported by Thunderbolts. Twenty four RAF bombers lost in missions over Bassel Hannover and other targets.
United States and Allied forces targeted Luftwaffe airfields in France and Holland on Sunday. The RAF conducted night raids on Munich, while Fortresses attacked Emden by day Saturday.
State police from the Corry sub station investigated a two car collision on Route two miles east of Union City Saturday afternoon. Damage to the two cars totaled about 950 with no injuries. Williamsport driver swerved to avoid a head on collision when Eleanor Proper pulled into the highway from a driveway. Both cars sustained rear and fender damage totaling about 80.
Report details Waterford and Queen City matchups while Eastern Millereete and Beavers edge toward early season form. Hunters counted on openings as managers eye opening games and coach Cooper’s squad faces rival Lanier in a pivotal early contest amid scattered scores from Navy, Penn, and Michigan.
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