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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1943

Page

4

Mercer Slayer and Companion Captured After Manhunt

A wide search traced the Mercer slayer and his female companion to a Pennsylvania stop. Police reported a missing car, a run out of gas, and extradition talks as they pursued leads across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Morell Cleveland Astitabuls McKay Stonenoe Franke Millicater Rael Bee Grahim Merkothisn Tle Wilson Jan- UW Wilson Mercer County Gaunda Laewit Agceer

Local Society Notes Playful Army Friends Reunion

Lt. Keith Foy and three veteran service friends gathered at Corry home of Mrs. Emma Burkett to mark their first reunion in over three years of overseas duty. Several visitors from New Orleans Philadelphia and Smethport join Corry residents for a weekend of visits at West Washington Street and surrounding homes.

Keith Foy Camp Bulner N. C St. Set William H. Pay New Orlean Robert Neil Knickerbocker aWaln Philadelphia Knickerbocker Emma Burkett West Washington Street Flo P. W. Schoonover Smethpor Corry Leland A_ay West Smith Street Kathryn Dorshel John McGuire Meadvile E. E. Hawkins Denver Colorado B. E. Gilbertson Jefhis Chicago Sergi Fred Walsh Engle Street United States Bermuda A. G. Stine John J. Colegrova Brie

Bill Harman Elected President of Junior High School

The Junior High School completed its student council elections for the year. Bill Harman will serve as president with Donald Post as vice president and Margaret Ry an as secretary. Jan Howard leads the teaching squad, with Leonard Higson and Phyllis Merrill as noon service leaders.

Bill Harman Jr. High School Bill Garman Donald Post Vic Margaret Ryan Jan Howard Leonard Higson Phyllis Merrill Ad View

Daughters of Colonists Conference Set in Erie

The Penh sylwania State Conference of the National Society Daughters American Colonists meets October 22 to 23 at the Erie YWCA with Park LeBoeuf chapter hosting. Registration and credentials are 45 cents on the mezzanine from 3 to 5 pm Friday. The state board will greet delegates Friday evening and the state executive board meets Saturday morning at 11. The conference business session is scheduled for 9:30 am Sunday at the YWCA.

Daughters of Colonists Erie Penhsylwania National Society Daughters American Colonists Erie Ywca Park LeBoeuf John P. Kuhns YWCA

Amici Class Hallowe'en Party At Dougherty Home

Amici class members from United Brethren Sunsay school enjoyed a masked Hallowe'en gathering at Mr and Mrs Floyd Dougherty on West Washington Street. Mrs E Bush ran the business session, Mrs Lynn Campbell led devotions, prizes went to Mr and Mrs Join Carrier and to Mr and Mrs Dougherty with helpers Mr and Mrs Robert Davis and Mrs Ralph Heath assisting. The home was decorated for the season.

Glals United Brethren Sunsay School Floyd Dougherty West Washington Street E. Bush Lynn Campbell Join Carrier Dougherty Robert Davis Rilph

New Officers Installed at Pennsylvania Congress of Parsolls

Harrisburg Oct. new officers were installed at the concluding sessions of the Pennsylvania Congress of Parsolls and Teachers. Among them were Dr. Evelyn Nickey of Scranton director of Health and school lunch programs Mrs. Walter Greenwood of Coatesville in charge of bylaw wife Mrs. K Krick of Altoona director of library service.

P. TA Harrisburg Pennsylvania Congress of Parsolls Evelyn Nickey Scranton Walter Greenwood Coatesville K. Krick Altoona Librany Servier

Legion Auxiliary hears report on public clinic for schoolchildren

At the Armerican Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Pos Home, a report came on a public clinic for preschool children on the first Thursday of each month. The event supported by Westate work of the Auxiliary included sewing for the Red Cross for men in service and a social hour with refreshments by Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. Lem Brown.

Legion Auxiliary Armerican Legion Auxiliary Pos Red Cross Mary Murray Lem Brown

Presbyterian Aid Society Met Friday Afternoon

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held its second fall meeting Friday with good attendance. Yard money was turned in. Those absent will contribute at the November 12 session. Mrs. Charles Perkins marks her birthday this month as the group sang Beneath The Cross. The sewing circle will meet Wednesday October 18. Hostesses Mrs. G Boyd Mrs. J A Williamson and Miss Margaret MacDonald arranged yesterday’s gathering.

Ladies Aid of the Presterian Church Riday Charles Perkins Giele Ees Bng Se Tauren Inet G. Boyd J A. Williamson Margaret MacDonald

Scout Troop 39 Plans Investure Program

Thirty six girls attended last evening's Girl Scout Troop 49 meeting at the Presbyterian church. The opening flag ceremony was led by Marie Zastropulos and her patrol. Discussion followed on investure services set for Sunday, October 17 at the church. Committee chairmen for court awards were read: Bavara, Spiesman. ushers Joan Feldi and Zaftropulos. program Middisten. music.

Presbyterian Church Marie Zastropulos Bapvara Spiesman Joan Feldi Ie Zaftropulos Middisten

Mrs Vern Price Feted By Friends in Columbus

Mrs. Vern Price of Columbus entertained Thursday evening at her home in honor of Mrs. Don Frie. A salad lunch was served. pink decor and gifts highlighted the gathering. Friends and Janet Catlins were present, and Mrs. Price received many nice gifts from the group.

Vern Price Columbus Don Frie Louisville Janet Catlins

Canada’s Third Victory Loan Surpasses Target

Ste Madeleine Quebec reports the village oversubscribed its objective by five hundred percent for the Third Victory Loan. Local residents demonstrated strong support, contributing to a record subscription beyond the military aid drive’s goal.

Canada Ste. Madeleine Quebec

May Reorganize School Districts in Chautauqua

Ny county school officials will meet with a State Department of Education field representative in Westfield next week to discuss a reshuffle of Chautauqua County’s rural and central schools. The resignation of Clarence Smith, Sixth Supervisory District superintendent, raises questions about consolidating the Cassadaga Valley Gerry Charlotte Stockton Ellery and El Head districts with the rest.

State Department of Education Westfield Chaitauqua County Clarence Smith Cassadays Valley Gerry Charlotte Stockton Ellery el- Head

Services Held Friday for R. H. Harrooun

Robert H. Harrow a Corry resident for years was buried after prayer services at the home 308 East South Street and a Bethel Tabernacle service. Rev Gordon R Bender officiated with Mrs Mildred Engle and Mrs Mary Hunt singing. Bearers included Joseph Sisenman and Forest Rouse. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Attending from out of town were Rev and Mrs Bender and daughter Buffalo Roy Harroun Meadville and others. A large delegation from Trill Indicator Company attended as the deceased was an employer.

Robert H. Harrow Coriy East South Street Bethel Tabernacle Gordon R. Bender Riverside Pentacostal Tabernacle Bullslo Mildred Engle Mary Hunt Russell Clark Joseph Sisenman Wiliam Wellington Bilis Hamilton Russell Merritt Forest Rouse Eldred Rouse Pine Grove Cemetery Bender Butalo Roy Harroun Meadville Mabel Eva Simmons R. J. Dawes L. D. Ross Greenville HL. Brown Guys Mills Shultz Union City Trill Indicator Company

Funeral for Charles Anderson Scheduled Monday Afternoon

Funeral services in memory of Charles Anderson will be held Monday afternoon at one o'clock from the Christian Missionary Alliance church. The pastor Rev. Wilmer Hefferoffs will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Grove cemetery.

Introducing Abby Boy Born Yesterday at Sorry Hospital

Abby boy arrives yesterday at Sorry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Erne est Willis of Spring Creek R D 1.

Abby Boy Mrs. Erneest Willis Spring Creek R. D

Carl McIntyre Honored by Jamestown Plant Group

Corry Jamestown plant workers feted Carl McIntyre at Mead Park on Friday evening as he prepares to join the army. The gathering included a generous purse presentation amid a pleasant social hour.

Carl McIntyre Plant Department Department Corry Jamestown Plente Mead Park

Radio Schedule Fragments From NBC CBS And More

Saturday night listings show NBC CBS and MBS programs including Ed Education, Alow's Trish Rose at 10 20 and 9 45 times, The Colonel and Hawaii Calls. Sunday premieres include Lands of the Free and Sinatra Bandbox. Multiple orchestras and talk shows fill late evening slots with varied times and presenters.

NBC Alow Trish Rose CBS Jessica Dragonette Joey Correction New Time Boston Symphony Batty Rann American Engle Club California Melodies Chicago Thaler Roberta Hawaii Lands of the Free G.howlgnd Shaw Gildersteeve Charlie McCarthy One Man's Family GBS Collins Unlimited Philharmoni Ince Gladys Swan Iill America Nagel Theater Plul Baker Ute

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