Fire Devastates Bar Harbor Amid Sea Evacuations
Two thirds of Bar Harbor refugees escaped as flames cut the island by afternoon. Navy and Coast Guard sent 10 ocean going craft to port while Dow Field crews fought house fires. Property losses in Maine soar toward 15 million with total estimates likely above 25 million, destroying homes of notable figures and razing the Jackson Memorial Laboratory building.
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Navy
Coast Guard
Maine
Orly
Abbott
Army Air Force
Dow Field
Bangor
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Walter Damrosch
A. Atwater Kent
B. P. Goodrich
Henry Morganthau
Rockefeller
Ford
Jackon Memorial Laboratory For Cancer Research
Sree Concuption No. 35 Celebrates Masquerade Night
Catholic Daughters of America Court No. 35 held a Halloween party at the club rooms with prizes for best costumes and arrivals. Judges listed, plans made for a November card party and Sisters of Mary Tea, plus updates on members' comings and goings.
Study Circle Met At Wank Home In Franklin Street
Study Circle met last evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Wank with nine members present. Led by Mrs. Wank, the discussion from the BTA Magazine focused on Your Children and You emphasizing understanding love guidance discipline and character development by example. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wank with Mrs. Paul Dwyer and Mrs. Donald Dingle assisting. Next meeting will be in November at Mrs. Robert Tunnell’s North Center street home. date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasungwa Schop
Robert Wank
Franklin Street
Wank
Paul Dwyer
Donald Dingle
Robert Tunnell
North Center Street
District Scout Leaders Meet at Waltsture Church
District scout leaders from Corry and surrounding towns met at Waltsture Methodist Church with President M. M. Nast presiding. About 16 members reported an average membership 80 to 99 higher than 1946, five more scout units in district 3, and a wilderness trek in Allegheny National Forest attracting 4 units and 48 participants. Nast named a nominating committee with Robert Brown as chair. upcoming events include December 2 district meeting in Union City and November 12 indoor rally at Waterford High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltsture Methodist Church
M. M. Nast
Corry
Paul Crowell
Walter Auer
Hubert Vaughn
W. O. Johnson
Union City
Allegheny National Forest
Nast
Robert Brown
Waterford High School
Harborcreek
North East
Summit
Waterford
Wattsburg
Ladies Bible Class Masquerade Party in Reet
The Ladies' Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a masquerade party for 30 members and friends at Mrs. Rosa Westley's Worth Street home. Mrs. Ross Fleming led devotions, chairing the session, with plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Guy Bennink's home. Mrs. Bennink and Mrs. Bess De Lury organized the entertainment. awards for costumes went to Mrs. Carl Benton as a city gentleman and Mrs. Frank Harvey as a farm hand. Hostess duties were carried out by Mrs. Westley with help from Mrs. John Babcock and Mrs. Dar Culver, serving pumpkin pie, doughnuts, cookies, pickles, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Benton
Frank Harvey
John Babcock
Dar, Culver
Myers Fosburg Engagement Announced In Buffalo Area
Mr and Mrs George G Myers of Randolph announce the engagement of their daughter Jennie Maria to Kenneth Robert Fosburg son of Mrs Flossie Fosburg of 210 East Washington Street The couple plan a December wedding Miss Myers is a high school graduate and employed in Buffalo Fosburg is a 1943 Corry Senior High School graduate who served in the Navy and is studying at Bryant Stratton Business College in Buffalo
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Ronald Fosburgh
Washington Street
Oval Reserve
San Juan
Puerto Rico
U. S.S. Rochester
Jack Stahl
Oil City
J. Pred Kinley
Lester Danner
Howard Ross
C. J. Aymong
Morris Chapin
Ruth Downey
Manter
Kansas
Viall
Bari Burlingame
Marion Street
Mervyn Nast
East Frederick Street
New York City
Mexico
C. A. Batleigh
Altoona
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
D.G. Kopp
Weston Pennsylvania
Phoebe Wagner
South Hadley
Mass
Navy
Bryant-Stratton Busines College
Buffalo
Mrs Walter H Scott Hosts Bridge Club Night
Mrs Walter H Scott of Wright street entertained her contract bridge club and guest Mrs Hubert Heerlein on Thursday evening at her home. Two tables played with Mrs Harold Powell and Mrs George R Jackson winning regular awards while Mrs C W Jones took the special prize. Refreshments followed the social hour. Hostess and Mrs John Mc Cracken of West Congress street plan October 30 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Scott
Wright Street
Contract Bridge Club
Bert Heerlein
Harold Powell
George R Jackson
C.W. Jones
John McCracken
West Congress Street
Stanford Hose Co. Initiates New Members At Fish Fry
Stanford Hose Company members met at East South street rooms for an invitation of new members and a fish fry. Leon Brown and staff initiated a class. Tred Carmen of Meadville spoke, with McAdoo of Conneaut Lake Park and Spielman and Dempsey elected to key posts. A fish fry followed.
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Stanford Hose Co
Stanford Hose Company
Miebarn No. 1
East South Street
Leon Brown
Tred Carmen
Meadville
State Firemen's Association
McAdoo
Conneaut Lake Park
Charles Spielman
Victor Dempsey
Ash Fry
Mr. Browt
Mes William Allen Honored At Shower
A 4 stork shower honoring Mrs William Allen took place at Mrs Ralph Martin's Grove Street home. Guests included Mrs Frank Sample Miss Anna Shields Mrs Arthur Pitts and others. Prizes went to Mrs Lloyd Sargent Mrs Allen and Mrs William Ingram. decorations were pink and wine with a baby doll centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Martin
Grove Street
William Allen
Lloyd Sargent
Allen
William Ingram
Martin
Fayers
Frank ‘Sample
Thomas Garrity
Anna Shields
Arthur Pitts
Stanley Benton
Warren ‘McChesney
Robert Wotus
Walter Wotus
His
City
Byron Davis
Westfield
Helping Hand Club Sewed On Quilt at Meeting
The Rebekah Helping Hand Club met at the 1.0.0.7. Hall with 15 members present yesterday afternoon. After sewing a quilt, President Mrs. Eugene Smith led the business session. A tureen dinner followed served by Mrs. Fred Hoenes and Miss Ethel Matthews. Next meeting set for November 13 with Mrs. Oscar Prits and Mrs. E. S. Jadestrom as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Hall
Eugene Smith
Fred Hoenes
Ethel Matthews
Oscar Prits
E. S. Jadestrom
Tale Swappers Club Meets for Halloween Party Plans
The Tale-Swappers' Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Danald Warmer of R. D. 4 Union City. Six members were present and planned a Halloween party. Mrs. Norman Maynard served refreshments at the close of the social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tale-Swappers’ Club
Dan—ald Warmer
Union City
Norman Maynard
Corry Welfare Bazaar Dates Set at Rod and Gun Club
The Corry Welfare Organization announced a bazaar to be held at the Corry Rod and Gun Club on November 13. Members invite those willing to donate items for sale and ask callers to contact Mrs L R Houghtling.
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Welfare Organization
Corry Welfare Organization
Corry
Hallowe'en Party at Beth Israel Synagogue
Mrs. Harry Barach and Mrs. Kurt Leeds hosted a Halloween party for Beth Israel Synagogue members in the recreation rooms. Decorations matched the season and a late buffet lunch was served. Dr. and Mrs. Racusin of Du Bois were guests, with Dr. Racusin filming movies during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Harry Barach
Kurt Leeds
Beth Israel
Racusin
du Bois
Hallowe'en Party Honored Miss Brynolfson at Aunt’s Home
Miss Barbara Ann Brynolfson was hosted at a Hallowe'en party Wednesday night at her aunt Mrs. Arthur Bekman’s South Center street residence. The well-decorated home hosted 15 children with games and a scavenger hunt. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Eckmen and Mrs. Gordon Brynolfson and Mrs. Lawrence Eckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Barbara Ann Brynolfson
Hallowe'en
Arthur Bekman
South Center Street
Brynolfson
Eckmen
Gordon Brynolfson
Lawrence Eckman
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John Flanigan
Corry City
David L. Swartz
Melvin
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Rev
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Bar Harbor
the National Bank OF Corry
Dep Taniuate Corporation
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F. L. Edwards
Vre ArmMual
Waivers
C. ©. Birkland
Erie
Edward Cuthburt
Unsilanti
Mich
F. Lowe Edwards
Lynn Rios
Hurley Johnson
Walter Aver
Robert Bumbaugh
Arthur Martin
Howard Martin
Frank VanTussel
Phillip Zalaneck
C. S. Wallace
Reet
Robert Marsh
East South’ Street
Corry Hospital
Joan MeOra
Tegra
Helen
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