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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1942

Page

5

Junior High PTA Dinner and Program Hears Talks

Junior High PTA members and friends gathered for a dinner and program at the school gym last evening. Mrs. Leland Johnston was elected to fill an expired term as vice president. The group approved a donation to the Red Cross kit fund. The program featured the Junior High band, a talk on accident prevention by Robert D. Brown, and a illustrated lecture on the remnants of textiles by Miss Borie llla Girdon.

Junior High PTA Leland Johnston Ursi George Orcutt Lynn Rice Robert, D. Brown Misa Boriella Girdon Asl Eats Akrawreents Arthur Cochran

Suysel Society Gathering At Home Tonight

Society notices describe a social gathering hosted by Suysel at her home tonight. Tickets have sold out amid strong interest. program includes dancing, games, fortune telling, a black-light room, bobbing for apples, and other entertainments with refreshments provided. Hosts include Mesdames McCray Gray Wells Wallace Shotsbarger Downey Miller and Messrs Bennink Tanner and Shotebarger.

Abe Chuowe Uckets Alice Alet Ashmond McCray Gray Wells Wallace Shotsbarger Downey and Miller Messrs Bennink Tanner Shotebarger

U B Ladies Aid Met With Mrs Harley Banks

United Brethren church ladies aid met at Mrs Harley Banks’s North Center street home Thursday afternoon with eight attendees. After devotional led by Mrs Harris Watrons, the group discussed Red Cross garment work and shared light refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Allene Doolittle’s North Critter street home next Thursday.

U. B Ladies Aid Harley Banks United’ Brethren Chustia North Center Street Harris Watrons Busi Tess Insewitz Red Cross Bnstess Ald Allene Doolittle North Critter Street

Housewarming at 815 West Pleasant Street

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bichofner entertained at their new home 815 West Pleasant Street last evening. Eighteen guests enjoyed the evening with three delicious meals, song and visiting.

Rudolph Bichofner West Pleasant Street

Norman Bennink Leaves for Military Service

Norman Bennink son of Mr and Mrs Guy Bennink of 37 South Center Street was honored at a party Thursday evening attended by Rev H E Harris and a group from United Brethren church. He leaves for Jamestown tomorrow morning and will proceed to Fort Nisgar N D for induction.

Norman Bennink Guy Bennink South Center Street HE. R. Harris United Brethren Church Mr. Bennink Jamestown Fort Nisgars

Rovrt L Lew Rodg rs Re election Campaign Ad

Republican candidate for Congress seeks re election in the 29th Pennsylvania District covering Erie Crawford and Mercer Counties. Election Tuesday November 3 polls open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Your support appreciated.

Congress Pennsylvania Erie Crawford Mercer

Local Residents Travel for Navy Notre Dame Football Game

Miss Marton Pitt and Miss Dove travel to Ohio to attend the Navy Notre Dame football game as guests of Mr and Mrs Carlton Pitt. Rev James Conner returns from Washington to Corry after a three day visit. Aviation Cadet Clyde Dingtelder arrives for a short stay with parents in Cong. Harold Hasbrouck visits Birle on business.

Marton Pitt Miss Dove Moe Hickets Tate Dleypland Ohio Carlton Pitt Ofetlie Murray Harrisburg James Conner Washington, D. C Corry Clyde Dingtelder Will Dingtlie Cong R. D Harold Hasbrouck Birle Raymond Bachemer Walter Hopkins Chivora Edward Pantano Caryl Cleveland

Judge Aids Couple Married In This City

Union City Army furlough veteran Baumbach and Miss Eileen J. Poley of Corry obtained a marriage license and were wed by Alderman B. Porter at his South Center street home. Judge Waite granted a waiver of the usual three day waiting period to allow the ceremony.

Union City Corry B. Baumbach Eileen J. Poley B. Porter South Center Street Thom C. E. Baumbach Lybride James Foley West Pleasant Street Baumbach Waite

Emmanuel Church School Hosts Halloween Party

Emmanuel Episcopal church held a Halloween party yesterday afternoon in the basement craft area. Twenty eight prizes were awarded for costume and contest entries. Entertainment was organized by Mr and Mrs John Shotz barger and refreshments headed by Mrs Murray Olds.

Cnuecs Eeuues Uel Episcopal Church John Shotzbarger Murray Olds

Local births noted at Coury Corry and nearby hospitals

A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Robert Shannon of 110 Snyder Circle at the Coury hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Larry Long at the Corry hospital last evening. A daughter was born this morning at the local hospital to Mr and Mrs Leo Hoysen of 19 West Park Place.

Coury Hospital Robert Shannon Snyder Circle Mrs Larry Long Corry Hospital Lash Evenng Leo Hoysen West Park Pla

Large Throng Attends Benefit Bingo Party at State Armory

A benefit bingo at the State Armory for the Soldiers and Sailors Fund drew more than five hundred attendees. Proceeds and final net amount will be reported early next week by the Corry Rodard Gun Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Prize winners included a $50 first prize, two $25 third prizes, twenty $10 bingo prizes, and several jacispot prizes. funds support small checks for smoke and incidentals for service members.

State Armory Soldiers’ and Sailors UH 45 Corry Rodard Gun Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Kendall Station Haenel Taye Ralph Glerm Joseph Moridinger Fach Boyard

Corry Kiwanians Host Miss Mildred Young Speaker

Miss Mildred Young supervisor of the operating room at Corry Hospital was guest speaker at the Corry Kiwanis Club dinner. She spoke on polio treatment by the Australian nurse Sister Kenny. The meeting was presided by first vice president Chris Christensen in the president's absence. Siyder, Erie Railroad supervisor of stations at Salamanca, attended the gathering.

Miss Young Corry Hospital Mildred Young Corry

Anniversary Party for Alfred Haenel Completes Fifteenth Year

Mr and Mrs Alfred Haenel celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary at their North Center Street home last evening. Guests enjoyed visiting, bingo, and a luncheon. A group gift and well wishes were shared. Attendees included D L Hanks, Harold Scott, William Haenel, Robert Shannon, Lillie Amidon, Edwin Keppel, Joseph Mead, Howard Hanks, and others.

Alfred Haenel Max. Lillie Amidon Edwin Keppel Joseph Mead Youngsville Howard Hanks Cambrithe Springs

Regular Meeting of Washington PTA

The Washington School PTA met in room 4 with good attendance. The program featured poems and songs by students, fall musical numbers, and a guitar solo. A brief business session voted ten dollars to the Red Cross, accepted the president’s resignation, and elected Mrs C W Colburn as successor. Room 1 was awarded the banner for best parent attendance.

Washington Pta Washington School Little Girls Freterade Rebecca Willams Lawrence Venderhort Hubert Colburn Rols Porter Richard Chase Ruth Clayton Paul Hook Jean Mack James Bennett Devota Mack Stanley Nichols C. W. Colburn Marie Amy Donald Small Walter Field Helen Johnson

Hostess Party Crowns Costumes At West Wayne Street

Friends gathered last evening at a Halloween party hosted by Mrs J Walenen on West Wayne street. Guests arrived in costume with Myra Heerlein and Christina Nelson winning prettiest costumes while Arthur Pitts and Arthur Watson took prize for neatest. Games and contests entertained the group before refreshments. Attendees included Anna Marie Leber Mary Kathryn Guadagno Earl Sperry Ronald Windahl Roger Jackman Arthur Wats Russell White Pearl Kowalski Angela Leber Jack Crawford Theresa Sperry and others.

J Walenen Hallowe'en West Wayne Street Myra ‘Heerlen Christina Nelson Arthur Pits Arthur Watson Anna Marie Leber Mary Kathryn Guadagno Earl Sperry Ronald

Radio Tonight Schedule From NEO-8 Programs

Tonight on the radio lineup includes Lucille Manner concert at 4:30, Information Please at 4:30, Abe Lyman Waltz Time at 9, Plantation Party at 9:20, People Are Funny quiz at 10, Rex Stout on CBS Tlh, Kate Smith variety, Melvin Douglas in Meet dee Dee, Brewster Boy at 4:30, Caravan Holt, Lanny Ross, Lone Ranger at Blu-T 30, Gangbusters at 8, Meet Your Navy at 10, Men Machines Victory at 10:45, Visco Kid drama at 8:30, Double Or Nothing at 10, Tami Mourietto versus Lee Savald heavyweight bout.

Lucille Manner Abe Lyman CBS Rex Stout Kate Smith Melvin Douglas Brewster Boy Caravan Holt Lanny Ross Blu Drama Tami Mourietto Lee Savald

Halloween Party At United Brethren Church Draws Children

Fifty eight children from the churchs children and junior departments gathered at United Brethren Church last evening for a Halloween party. Games of the season entertained all in costume. Gerald Bagley Lyle Chase and John Westley led the event.

U. B Children's Department United Brethren Church Gerald Bagley Lyle Chase John Westley

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