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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

4

Fighter plane afire crashes at Titusville

A British Perry Command plane from Dallas to an eastern port crashed near Titusville after its parachute snagged in a tree. The pilot jumped clear, avoiding the burning aircraft, and survived with minor injuries. Fire crews found the scene and state police began securing the area as a Civil Air Patrol unit assisted.

Continea Page Cine Hicks Ghelund Perry Command Dallas Texas Ar Efsterry Columbus Pittsburgh England Tilas~ Ville Ark Sloan Klgenm Pikishuiph Ili Ie Titusville George Sister Kenneth W. ‘Leeper Mensdville State Police Bleeam Suhaorta|ately Pavolmai Greer Oace Wolk Il Per“Hs Civil Air Patrol Oil Ciiy

Corry society notes mention arrivals and local events

The Corry society column reports Teun in Dugland son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Smilth, and mentions Mary Rhynard receiving a German helmet from Jim Hammond. It notes Union City Youth Center buying a house on High Street for remodeling, skating at the Armory rink, Mrs Chase planning a trip to New Jersey, and various residents traveling, dancing events postponed, sewing sales and class registrations, plus local family tidbits and a wedding cancellation.

St James Harleth Corry Dugland Raymond Smilth Walter Davis Apo Armory Harry Thayer Harry H. Thayer Fleet Marine Tee St. Edward's ‘Hall PTA Lillian Guild Robert Chase Nelson Hospital Camp Dix New Jersey MS. Reeds Union City Cony Chinck Butters Pleasing-street Pourth Avenue Ritten Erna Knapp Paul Nichols Welllmowr Rumong Montana John Westley Moyes Andererg J. Hal Smith Wayne Valley U. B Dayton John Raymonds

Salvation Army Leaders Welcomed by Local Citadel

A reception last night at the Salvation Army citadel honored Major and Mrs. Alfred Schotter. Music, group singing, scripture, solos, and a closing prayer followed welcome addresses by Mrs. Mary Robbins and Mrs. Gerthan Cummings. Forty five attendees enjoyed refreshments, with tables in army colors and a large welcome cake. The Schotters, veterans of Berlin and Paris postings, spoke languages and sang a Swiss tune.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Citadel Alfred Schotter Marjorie Miller Amother Miller Songsters Faith Messinger Mary Robbins Gerthan Cummings

Teachers Association Honors Mrs. McCray

The first meeting of the year of the Teachers Association was held at the Senior High School. Miss Bonella Gordon conducted the business meeting and new officers were elected: S. Anderson president, G. Cah Wengert vice president, Donna Bertram secretary, Anne Wolford treasurer. A party followed honoring Mrs. Bertham McCray who retired last summer after thirty years teaching mainly at Concord School 4th grade.

Teachers Association McCray Concord School Gordon PSEA Béinhoro

Combined Groups Met Monday at Qetower Meeting

The S C S combined groups met at the Methodist Church for their regular October meeting. Mrs G W Andrus, vice president, conducted the study and routine business. Miss Tda Ohm led devotions. The Week of Prayer and Self Denial will be observed by the Indias with a special evening service on Thursday October 26. A pumpkin pie lunch with whipped cream and coffee was served.

W. S.C

Puzzling Travel Tales From A Distant Newsroom

A scattered fragmentary report mentions a man studying carpentry in Washington with his wife Judy, a birthday dinner at Coty Hotel with champagne offered on the house, and a French countryside description from Phil Burns in Prance. It references a textile mill inspection, a generator from the army loaned for emergencies, and a $20,000 incident at a Warren lumber yard.

Coty Phil Burns South Hesserer Oil Co Grave City Phil Tumber Mill Warren J. Young Paul Mulherin Mulhotett New Gilmer Gt BudeBracken

Community Notices From Erie Weekend Social Scene

Miss Doris Stowe and Becky Cutts return to State College after a visit with the Stowe family on Wright street. Many local residents, including Phil Whitehead and Robert Curtis, came home on furloughs from Bainbridge and Camp McCoy to visit relatives. Notices mention funerals in Albany, Grove City, and Bradford, along with travel to Erie for visits, and several residents visiting family on West Frederick street and Church street.

Doris Stowe Gust Becky Cutts State College M Vis Lloyd Stowe Wright Street Phil Whitehead Robert Curtis Bainbridge T. W. Whitehead H. A. Curtis Lawrence Morton Cleve Morton East Smith Street Camp McCoy Wis Mildred Belknap Erie Marion Smith North Center Street Paul Brynolfson Park Street Mary Kathryn Milley Albany William Hinkley Peter Schurmen Walter Bennings Hazel Bennink Bradford Wthel Ms. Schurman Ida Lawson Minnie Lawson Anna Jewell Raymond Chelton Ruth Schurman Frank Washington John O'Hara Norman O'Hara Golver Charles Butters Cpl O'Hara Alaska Mississippi Frank Laurie Barksdale Ella Whittlesey Iamily Rochester A. C. Durham Karen Pleasantville Arthur Schaub South Center Street Pittsburgh Martha Thompson

Mrs. Fred Hoenes Was Hostess To Club Monday

The Opportunity Club met at Mrs. Fred Hoenes home on North Center street for an evening of entertainment. President Mrs. Jom Rickers led the brainess meeting while Mrs. John Mc Laughlin and Mrs. Ernest Schuyler directed entertainment. Mrs. Harry Spicer sang two songs and Mrs. Wave Perkins displayed items from Africa Scotland and Sicily. The hustess aided by Mrs. Harold Patterson and Mrs. Spicer served fruit salad sundaes cookies and coffee.

Fred Hoenes Opportunity Club North Center Street Jom Rickers Brainess John McLaughlin Ernest Schuyler Harry Spicer Wave Perkins Franklin

Harding PTA In Monthly Session

The Harding PTA met with a large group of parents and friends attending. After a short business meeting sixteen members presented a program featuring the play School Days three piano solos and a medley of old fashioned songs performed by Mrs. Roy Street and Jon Johnston on accordion. The next meeting will be November 19.

Harding Pta Jean Marie Johnston Roy Street Jon

Entertained At Hotel Corry Monday Evening

Miss Bess Wilson hosted a group at Hotel Corry Monday evening for an anniversary dinner. Guests included Comdr. and Mrs. G Walling, Mr. and Mrs. D C Smiley, Mrs. Mary Roberts of Key West visiting here, Harold A. Gilbert, and Attorney and Mrs. John Brooks of Erie.

Hotel Corry Bess. Wilson Parle Stell Monnday G. Walling D. C. Smiley Mary Roberts Key West Harold A. Gilbert John Brooks Erie Hotel Cary

Instruction For Home Service Assistants

An assignment period for assistants in the Home Service Division at the Cory Chapter of the Red Cross was given last evening. Volunteers named include Mrs. James Lew 45, Mrs. Hugh O'Hare, Mrs. Robert Stin and Miss Mary Gastor, with Mrs Mildred Alfred, executive secretary, instructing them on duties and future calls for emergencies and routine work.

Home Service Cory Chapter The Red Cross James Lew 45 Hugh O'Hare Robert Stin Mary Gastor Mildred Alfred

Radio Tonight Schedule Highlights and Hosts

NBC airs Dick Haymes and Ginger Rogers at 8 30 followed by Ginny Simms Luise Rainer in The Wheel Spins and Bob Hope. CBS presents American Melodies Big Town Burns and Allen and Service to the Front with Salute to Ching. Blu features Land of the Host Alan Young show Famous Jury Trials Xavier Dugal Band Milt Berle and Contemporary Composers Concert. MBS showcases Sunny Skylar Serenade Screen Test Sinfonietta.

NBC Dick Haymes Ginger Rogers Ginny Simms Luise Rainer Bob Hope Hildexarce CBS Burns and Allen Ching Blu Alan Young Xavier Dugal Milt Berle MBS Sinfonietta

Train crash injures many in Philadelphia area

At least 22 people were injured when a commuter train, its brakes failing, crashed into a parked car in the Pennsylvania Railroad suburban station near Philadelphia. About 850 passengers on the five car local were thrown about, with women fainting and chairs overturned as crews aided the injured.

Associated Press Ephicadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Lonley Irsin

Leadership Course for Sunday School Workers

A Leadership Kaucalon course will open this evening at St Pauls Hiltheran Church. An 8.5 Association meeting months ago decided to offer this Fall the course 142B The Ways of Teaching from the International Council of Religious Education curriculum. The course is a fundamental in Sunday School Workers retirements. Anyone may register even if not currently a church school teacher.

St Paul's Hiltheran International Council of Religious Education Church Meester

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