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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1942

Page

5

Local residents visit relatives and service personnel on leave

Pvt Edward St Pierre of the Army Air Corps on ten days fur lough from New Orleans visits his grandmother on East Columbus Avenue. Mrs John MacLauchlan of Brockway Pa returns home after visiting friends. Paull Scalise of Warren on leave from Miami Fla visits Relph Chiricuio on First Avenue and other relatives. W C ox and sons of Titusville spend last evening in the city. Fred Healy spends yesterday in Warren with relatives. Delores Greene visits Ann Greene in Cambridge Springs. James N Foley Donald Languis and Harley Hall return to Buffalo Ny for work after a stay in the city. Anna Anderson of Pittsfield visits Robert Brown on East Pleasant Street. Chester Zerby of Erie visits the city. Brown and Warren Proctor leave Erie for the Air Cadets Assignment Center in Nashville Tenn. Mr and Mrs Brown accompany their son to Erie. Mrs Carl Henton returns from Otterbein College at Westerville Ohio to see Keith Henton.

Edward St. Pierre Army Air Corps New Orleans Edward St Pierre East Columbus Avenue John MacLauchlan Brockway Walter Peake East Street Paull Scalise Warren Miami, Fla James N. Foley Donald Languis Harley Hall Buffalo N.Y Uhis Anna Anderson Pittsfield Robert Brown East Pleasant Street Chester Zerby Erie Wham Brown Warren Proctor Carl Proctor Nashville Tenn Air Cadets

Dorcas Class Plans Rummage Sale At Church

The Dorcas class of the Methodist church met at Lois McCray’s King Street home with twenty seven members present. They finalized plans for this week’s rummage sale to benefit the class and invited all church members to contribute. Miss McCray was aided by Miss Helen Jones Mrs N L Bogden and Miss Ruth Dahlstran and a lunch was served later.

Dorcas Methodist ‘Church Lash Lois McCray King Street McCray Helen Jones N. L. Bogden Ruth Dahlstran

VFW Honor Members Entering Army Service

Archie W. Thompson Post 264 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a turkey dinner aid program on West Washington Street to honor members entering military service. Attendees included Mayor Frank Hepler and Rev. Francis Graves, with remarks by many post and auxiliary officials. The event recognized Penny Cox, Raymond Gilson, and others bound for service and noted future post enrollment in the armed forces.

VFW Archie W.thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post West Washington Street Merle An Francis Graves Frank Hepler Glyde Reynolds J. J. Halgat Olin Gracken Rev. Graves Cassius Seis Alber Bloss W. H. Fitch Warren V. F. W Barold Gilbert Mary Hall Thomas Holand William J. McCarthy Cainton Morrell Arden Watson Burtch Goron Floyd Binelli Holand Mr. Watson Penny Cox Raymond Gilson Lowe Decker, Jr John Haigit State College Anthony Robacvewski Cox Gilson V. F.W. Post

Missionary Society Meets at Sandburg Home

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church gathered yesterday at Mrs. A. O. Sandburg’s home with fifteen women present. Mrs. John Williamson led a devotional from Psalm 121, and roll call sparked recollections of the Erie district meeting held October 13. Rev G. L. Boyd reviewed The Other Americas by Whittaker as the society advances its Latin America study.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. 0 Sandburg John Williamson Erie Latin America G. L. Boyd Americas Whittaker J. B. Patterson

Dinner Party Honors Charles Hughes Before Army Induction

Mrs. Boyd Capwell hosted a dinner at her East Wayne Street home honoring Charles Hughes who leaves this weekend for induction into the army. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. El yn Gage of Union City Miss Dorr is Ohm Denny Phillins and Miss Clarice Capwell. After dinner the group enjoyed cards.

Charles Hughes Boyd Capwell East Wayne Street Elyn Gage Union City Dorris Ohm Denny Phillins Clarice Capwell

Kiwanis Honors Member Entering Navy

The Kiwanis Club gathered at the Ritz Restaurant to honor John Connors who is leaving today for Navy service. Twenty four members attended. Connors received a pen and pencil set from the service lab, while Lynn Rice led singing and Edward Feldt spoke on the Raymond Manufacturing Company since 1860.

Kiwanis Club Navy Ritz John Connors Mr. Connors Lynn Rice Edward Feldt Raymond Manufacturing Company W. C. Cox Titusville

Good Samaritan Class Honors Howard Brooks

The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist church honored Howard Brooks, who is leaving for army service, at Florence and Howard Brooks home. The group presented a gift, Halloween games and contests were enjoyed, and refreshments were served. The next meeting was announced for the VanGuilder home.

Howard Brooks Methodist Whhich Thasay Florence Bntl VanGuilder

Radio schedule highlights and absent guests on air

The listing outlines tonight’s NBC and CBS radio programs including Topics tonight with Fanny Brice and Henry Aldrich, Bihe Crosby hour, Rudy Vallee, March of Time with Jack Genny, and Dr Albert Einstein note of unavailability. CBS programs feature Hello Prom Hawaii, Death Valley Days, Bowes Amateurs, Stage Door Canteen, FirstLine, and Waldo Prants talks. PublicTown Meeting and Sing For Dough appear in local listings, with Jack Tea Garden Orchestra and Dance Variety shown later.

NBC Fanny Brice Henry Aldrich Pamily Bihe Crosby Rudy Vallee Jack Genny Albert Einstein CBS Bowes FirstLine Waldo Prants Blu Mr. Keon Jack Tea Garden Orchestra

What to expect tomorrow on NBC CBS and MBS broadcasts

A choppy listing of radio and TV programs for tomorrow includes NBC at 9 a.m. Everything Goes variety at 10:30 a.m. Sketches in Melody, Phyllis Creore, and Canteen Shie later. CBS airs School of the Air at 9:15 a.m. and King Peter with Jan Masaryck from London at 4:15 p.m. Zen Bernie at 9:45 p.m. BLU presents Brent fast at Sardi's at 11 a.m. Prescott Presents Farm and Home program on MBS 145 Jos. B. Wadman discusses Transportation in War.

NBC

Amici Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Carter Home

Members gathered at the home of Mrs. Ronald Carter on Franklin street Tuesday afternoon. The group disposed of routine business and tied a quilt for the Quincy Orphans. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Harold Pish. Mrs. Harley Smith will join the circle in two weeks.

Amici Sewing Ronald Carter Franklin Street Quincy Orphannes Harold Pish Harley Smith

Lawson announces engagement to Ward Powers

Mr and Mrs C A Lawson of 134 West Frederick street announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Marie to Ward H Powers. Ward is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Powers of FR D 3 Columbus. No wedding date has been set.

Florence Marie Lawson Ward Powers C. A. Lawson West Frederick Street Florene Marie Ward H. Powers Powers Eugene Powers FR. D Columbus

Farewell Party Honors Harold Besson Leaving for Army

A farewell gathering was given for Harold Besson as he enters Army service this week. Fourteen Bescon Transfer Company employees and their spouses hosted a chicken dinner at Tarbell's Tin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Besson and granddaughter Barbara Besson.

Harald Besson Harold Besson Bescon ‘Transfer Company Tarbell's Tin George Beso Barbara Besson

Salvation Army Home League Opens Meeting

The Home League of the Salvation Army met at the Citadel on East Washington Street with thirteen in attendance. Led by secretary Mrs. Jennie Wiis the group discussed sending reading material to service members and possible afternoon meetings in winter. Mrs. John Morrison led devotions and members read articles on Salvation Army work for soldiers while sewing wartime relief garments.

Salvation Army Home League Home League Salvavio Army Salvation Army East Washington Street Jennie Wiis John Morrison Ari Oles Tte

Farewell Party For David Bensink Jr

David Bensink Jr was honored with a farewell party at his parents home. About twenty guests attended and shared a lunch. He received two gifts of money from friends in attendance.

David Bensink, Jr Petta Ee Ny Densi Jerry B.D David Bensink Gtier Bersink

Introducing son born to Capt and Mrs Preble at Fort Benning

The notice announces the birth of a son on October 20 to Captain Merle R. Preble and his wife of Fort Benning Georgia. Captain Preble is identified as a former Cotry resident.

Merle R. Preble Fort Benning, Ga Capt. Preble Cotry

Enjoyable Mary and Martha Class Meeting Hosts

Miss Helen Spencer hosted the Mary and Martha class gathering at her Wright street home with devotions led by Mia and Harold G. Wolfe. A Red Cross donation was approved for soldiers, plans include a December 8 meeting, and games and readings highlighted the Halloween season with awards to Mrs. J. W. Gray and Mrs. J. Herold Patterson.

Mary and Martha Helen Spencer Wright Street Presbyterian Church Mia Harold G. Wolfe Robert A. Ott Mises Valeda Barton Mary Jane Rozelle Pay Skinner Wiges Douglas Rozelle Helen Fordyce J. W. Gray J. Herold Patterson Mary Anderson Wave Perkinx

Mrs Walters Leaves City Honored At North Center Gathering

Mrs R L Walters who is leaving soon for Salem was guest of honor at Mrs Foster Davis’s North Center Street home. Hostess awarded two bridge tables to Mrs M Rainy and Mrs Velma Moore. Walters received a guest page and later was presented with many handkerchiefs by friends as Mire Davis served salad and dessert.

R. L. Walters City Foster Davis North Center Street Salem M. Rainy Velma Moore Walters Davis

Birthday Club Hosts Upperman Housewarming Party

The Birthday Club of Columbus met at Hollis Upperman's new home for a housewarming gathering. Nineteen ladies attended a three course dinner and spent the evening in visiting.

Upperman Chuir Columbus Hollis Upperman

Plans 10 Take Aviation Post In California Visit

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thomas depart for California to pursue government aviation service. Thomas, owner operator of Lawrence Airport, hopes for an instructor post. Bob Lewis will run Thomas Motor Company and Corrys Chevrolet during the trip. A WAVES and WAAC uniform promo follows.

Lawrence ‘Thomas California Thomas J. J. Beller Englewood Lawrence Thomas Motor Company Corry Bob Lewis Lewis Saime

Queen Wilhelming Keeps Diamonds Close to Crown

In loyalty to the diamond cutting craft, Queen Wilhelming favors diamonds over other gems. The Low Countries employed about 25,000 cutters before the war, reflecting the region’s prominence in diamond work. A simple furniture cleaning tip suggests white rings can be removed with pantry shelf items, using olive oil to restore finish.

Wilhelming Low Countries

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