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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1943

Page

4

Ethel Beckwith Becomes Bride of Carl Iverson in Ceremony

Corry residents and out-of-town guests gathered in Cleveland to attend the Navy Notre Dame football game. The wedding of Ethel Beckwith to Carl Iverson Jr took place at the Piru Presbyterian Church with Rev Gilliard J Boyd officiating. The couple plans a home at 526 West 4th Street Erie after a double ring ceremony.

Ethel Beckwith Carl A. Iverson Milas D. Beckwith Carl Av Jvarkon Gilliard J. Boyd Russell Heckwith Garl Iverson Exp Louise Whiteley Hardelot Haley deKaven Herbert Mendelssohn Wagner Dorotha Mae Rickers Bond Ay Stull C. Arnold, Mn Ugion Noeuskorles Imby Nis Brothas Charles Iverson North Cantor Street West Ath Street Erie Corry Court House Tyarson Btrong Vincent High School Bole Hite General Electric Charles D. Hubbell B.C. Arold Worthampton Mass William McGraw Annabelle Young Robert Clark Frances Nelson Charlotte Reynolds Donald Walbridge Mar. Herel O'Allen Miles Mildred Raymond Harah Rydholm Florence Rydholm Warren, Pa

Wallace Young Installed As Legion Commander

The American Legion Elmer Post installed its officers at a special meeting last evening at the post home on North Center Street. Erie visitors A N Prager Pred Roth Albert Cook district commander adjutant county commander attended. Corry officers installed include Wallace M Young commander Frank Sclrader senior vice commander Iain Bu jan junior vice commander Merle Huntley Nukee ofiter Leon Brown chaplain Paul Orr. A fine lunch was served to the members by Aribusa aided by the Lazio auxiliary.

Wallace Young Legion The American Legion Elmer Carrier Post North Center Street A. N. Prager Pred Roth Aid Albert Cook Erie Corry Wallace M. Young Frank Sclrader Iain Bujan Merle Huntley Nukee Ofiter Leon Brown Paul Orr

Hallowe'en Party Hosts Honor Fourteen Guests

Mrs Ray Rook and Mish Butcher Querreveld hosted a masquerade party at the Tomer home near the McCray church for fourteen guests. Prizes went to Mary Lou Hammond and Mrs Sam Stultz for costume contest, Frances Wade won the door prize, and a cider and sandwich lunch followed after the event.

Hallowe'en Ray Rook Mish Butcher Querreveld Tomer McCray Mary Lou Hammond Sam Stultz Frances Wade Eames

Intermediate U B Class Party Friday

Intermediate classes of the United Brethren Sunday School enjoyed a gala Hallowe en party in the hive basement last evening attended by twenty six young costumed people greeted by ghosts. Games and stunts directed by John Westley Carl Lyons and Crosby Bush provided delight, refreshments served by Mrs Lynn Campbell Mrs Glenn Humes Mrs Carl Lyons and Mrs John Westley. Basement decorated in Halloween colors.

United Brethen Sunday School Gymnal Hallowe'en John Westley Carl Lyons Crosby Bush Lynn. Campbell Glenn Humes John “Westley

Washington PTA Meeting at Mrs McCray Home

Washington PTA’s He Study Circle of the Washington School BTA met at Mrs Lawrence McCray’s home on West Smith Street. Nine members attended under Mrs Francis Laellan’s leadership. After business, the group played games with prizes to Mrs Gessie Wells and Mrs Donald Dingle. Refreshments followed.

Washington School Atrs Lawrence McCray West Smith Street Francis Lacllan Gessie Wells Donald Dingle McCray Laellam

Bride Helen Adams to Edward Kimmy in Spring Street Wedding

Mrs Northe Addams of 3 Spring Street announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Edward Kimmy son of Mr and Mrs John Fimmy. The ceremony took place Friday at 2 30 pm at the Methodist parsonage with Rev P A Galbreath officiating. The couple will reside at 4 Spring Street. he works at Precision Products and she in engineering at Aer Supply.

Helen Adams Edward Kimmy Northe Addams Spring Street Helen John West Church Street Rev A. Galbreath P. W. Dey Mets Boston First Avenue Gleveund Ad Mis Kimmy Precision Products Aer

Record Crowd at Cory Union City High Dance

Close to three hundred students from Cory High and Union City High attended an informal dance at the Junior High gym after the football game between the schools last evening. The event, praised as one of the best informal dances, was sponsored by the Corrian staff with free admission for subscribers. Music came from a juke box and chaperones included Principal H. J. Sheen and several teachers and staff members.

Cory High Union City Corrian H. J. Sheen Helen Rowe Ruth Behnett H. Lynn Ricy Virginia Gordon Berl Williams Mary Jourdet Porter Auer Moxy McMahon Hagel ‘Behret State College

Progressive Dinner Event of Last Evening

A party of the BM Group of Conny Jamestown office men and their families held a progressive dinner yesterday evening. Hosts included Mr and Mrs W A Dunlap, with courses at D A Hillstrom on East Congress Street, A Rehnberg on West South Street, and Ray Anderson's home for dessert and games. Twenty two attended a masquerade affair.

Conny-Jamestown D. A. Hillstrom East Congress Street W. A. Dunlap Center Street Rehnberg South Streat Ray Anderson Gimes Avelling

Halloween Parties Shine Across City Schools

Schools across the city held Halloween events as Gray Club members led celebrations. At St Edward's parochial school the junior and senior classes hosted a party with prizes for Audrey Skiff and another student. Activities included a basketball game, cake walk, and refreshments carving a festive mood despite wartime constraints. Gray club advisers from Concert School and Washington School organized multiple parades and treats for hundreds of students, with doughnuts and cider among the offerings.

St. Edward's Parochial School St. Edward's Hall Audrey Skiff Glovnalad Francs Graves Skyler Joseph Soncord School Washington Junior High Gray Club Gdvisers Concert School Wmvs Anderson Jane Anderson Beviha McCray Anne Wolfard Marie Brooks Helen Lodge Washington School Mary Blakeslee Bertram Helen Spencer

Ten Witches Tales From History Plague Halloween Fun

Dorothy Tof AP Features Writer surveys ten long standing superstitions linked to Halloween. From three on a match to unlucky thirteen and the horseshoe myth, the piece traces origins from ancient times to modern beliefs, highlighting how fear and luck shaped many customs.

Hallowe‘en Dorothy Tofap Anise Nut Cladia de Tys Metelbe Loree Othar Iim

Superstitions and Old Wives Tales Across Cultures

The fragment surveys beliefs linking animals and objects to evil spirits and misfortune. It notes the rabbit’s supposed evil eye power, ladders and harm, hair in hats, spilled salt, and ancient sayings about luck and fate, with scattered references to cultural contexts and historic practices.

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Meadville Notices of Weddings and Travel Amid Local Guests

Miss Louise Johnston of Meadville arrives for the Johnston Sturdewall nuptials. Pvt William Kolstee and Pvt Pyhy Alton Bomnmike from Camp Croft visit. U S Marshal John Dempsey comes for a weekend at his home. Miss Kathryn Dorstiel travels to Meadville to visit her sister. Mr and Mrs Phil J Moore of Philadelphia return home after visiting relatives. Hugh A Clarke attends the Navy Notre Dame game in Cleveland. Sgt Phillip Sample expected home from Camp Gorton. Johnston family and neighbors attend the wedding of Wesley Jones and Phyllis Wunz at the First Baptist. Navy Notre Dame football game guests watched by Letweek players. Cpl Lakine M Hamilton stationed Aberdeen, visiting relatives. Mrs LaVerna Hamilton and others. Mrs Me Hamilton left for Atlanta. Miss Clare Mead of Warren listed among attendees.

Lynn Rite Mds Puy Meerdink Tnverna Miller Cleveland Navy Notre Dame Dean “Houser William Fitzgibbons Apsl Paul Dwyer Union Bily Billgibbons Jeek Pittsburgh Katharine Crévnv Deloy Greene Frances Penney Fred Christensen Willian Jumbletans Emi Frank Bueder Shie Corry Erie Paul Weber Marian Kinney Inter Bradford Charles Jackman Serride Crowell J. Edwin Hartill London First Baptist Hartilt C.S. Monroe Be. Graham Sam Genie Oisvélaridl Michael Varussa Camp Groth S.C I City Louise Johnston Meadville Johnston-Sturdewall Pyhy Alton Oamnmike Aliter William Kolstee Tip Fly Camp Croft D. C U.S John Dempsey Fitlsburgh Kathryn Dorstiel T'S John Meghines Phil J. Moore Philadelphia Hes Marguet Stewart Weishbors Jamestown Phillip Sample Camp Gorton Johmston Fin Wits John Sample Grove Street H.R Harris North Wast Wesley” Jones Phyllis Wunz Aberdeen LaVerna Hamilton Chl Meamilton Atlanta

Sparta Corry Legion Aux Officers Installed

Mrs Prank Brewer a western Pennsylvania director of the American Legion Auxiliary Beaver Pa visited for the installation of officers. Spartansburg and Corry officers were named with Past President Mrs Clifford Panshorn and President Mrs Viefor Orn among others. Ora Harper spoke on the auxiliary age clinic for children and Brewer outlined national war work. Gift presented to Mrs Brewer. oyster stew sandwiches and cupcakes served.

Sparta and Corry Legion Aux Prank Brewer Western Pennsylvaniia American Legion Auxillary Beaver Ayeanma Lion Garry Clifford Panshorn Vie Orn Airs Frank Gravina Orn Harper Mary Murray J. J. Yeylon Arthur ‘Kimney Tislerien George Andrus A. F. Carlbury Spartansburg Ast G. Winton Winifred Pfister Fern Sayre Albert Lord M Ora Harper Brewer Auxiliary Lndies

Hall and Hall unite in marriage at East Wayne Street home

Hall-Bunnell couple, Loum Sus Fa and Fred Hall, were wed at 7 p.m. at 476 East Wayne street in a ceremony led by Rev. Gus Boyd of the Presbyterian church. The groom is a retired employee of the Raymond Manufactoring Company and the bride teaches first grade in Columbus schools. The couple will reside in their new home as friends extend congratulations.

Sats Brin Ssunreu OL Loum Sus Fa Fred Hall East Wayne Street Gus Boyd Pre Gyterian Church Hall Howard J. Sheen Columbus

Bennett Sisters Host Hallowe'en Party for Twelve Friends

Alice May, Barbara, and Shirley Bennett of 670 West Smith Street hosted twelve friends for a Halloween party last evening. Games and contests filled the evening with prizes awarded to winners and a holiday lunch served late.

Bennett Hallowe'en Alice May Barbara Shirley Bennett West Smith Street

Elks Dance Tonight at Clubhouse

P O Elks invite members and guests to a late evening dance at the Clubhouse on North Center Street. Everett Phillips, chairman, expects a large crowd. out of town visitors include Mrs. William Durham and relatives from Cory, Spartansburg, Akron, Warren, and Camp Wright areas. Several local guests and a Friday dinner were noted among attendees.

Garry Lodge B. P.O. Elks

Needlework Guild Urges Action By Members

Announcement notes a November meeting of the Needlework Guild of America in Cory Center. The Cory Comptier will hold a garment relay for relief work and directors meet at 2 30 Friday at Mrs Foster Davis home to present final reports. Members urged to donate before the meeting amid wartime demands.

Cory Amexioa Foster Davis North Center Street

Surprise Birthday Party for Mary Ellen Blatt

A surprise party was held at 85 East Smith Street to honor Mary Ellen Blatt on her fourteenth birthday. Fifteen guests of her daughter Mary Biller attended in costume for games contests and light refreshments with candy and a bubbly lunch.

East Smithr Street Mary Biller Mary Ellen

Saturday Radio Lineup Highlights From NBC and CBS

On Saturday night NBC features This We Fight Post War Public Works and Truth Or Consequences with Haunted House and Grand Ole Opry. CBS schedules Man Behind the Gun Groucho Marx Hit Parade and Correction Please plus other programs.

NBC Trish Rose CBS Jessica Dragonell Boston Symphony Orchestra Army Service Forces MBS American Eagle Club California Melodies Chicago Theater

Protein Content in Secuminous Hay Varied by Stage

Measurements show Secuminous hay delivered protein contents from 458 pounds per ton down to 224 pounds per ton, higher than early bloom timothy at 94 pounds and late seed timothy at 42 pounds per ton, indicating stage-dependent nutrient variation.

Halloween Party at Columbus Home Features Drinks and Games

A Columbus gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fully included a Halloween party with a dimmer drink and a later prize display. Attendees named include Mrs. Lula Mu Sule, Miss Amy Greene, Mr George Keete, Mrs. Belin Armstrong, and guests from Jamostan, NW Bs.

Columbus Gerald Fully Hely Mies Cire Gordon Fern Smith Lula Mu- Sule Amy Greene Seorge Keete Belin Armstrong Jamostan

Mosher Hosts Halloween Party For Friends Night

Mr and Mrs Mosher hosted a Halloween party at North Center Street Thursday night. Guests arrived in costumes and prizes were awarded to Charl Gattyaiet and Ms Paul Bluty. Stunts provided entertainment and late refreshments were served. Duke the evening Mr Guilty, who is soon serving for military service, merged a bun say money lobby.

Mes Douglas Mose North Center Strut Hallowe'en Coshum Charl /Gattyaiet Paul Bluty

Reunion of Miss Higgins Friends Honors Birthday

A genteel reunion of Miss Mary Higgins and club members gathered at 512 West Smith Street for a costume party at Miss Ernestine Dempsey’s tomb. Festivities included games and a cake at midnight. Gifts were exchanged as Mrs Higgins received a token from friends Mrs John Mooney and Mrs James Sullivan among others.

Miss Higgins Rvs Ernestine Dempsey West Smith Streek Mary Higgins Higgins John Mooney Mby Higgins Jai) Mooney Stalin Sullivan Red Haman James Sullivan Victor Dempsey Mise Dempsey

Daughter Dia mond born to Mr and Mrs Dishand at Lom Beach

A daughter Macquelyn Anna Diamond was born to Mr and Mrs J G C Dishand at Lom Beach California on October 23. The mother is Miss Diane Hall, a Corey atte.

Macquelyn Anna Diamond J. GC Dishand Lom Beach Calif Diane Hall Corey Atte

Unclear text fragment yields elusive headline

The readable portion presents a garbled excerpt with mixed letters and incomplete phrases making it impossible to extract a coherent event, names, places, or dates for a news card. The source lacks a discernible subject or outcome to summarize.

Unclear fragmentary sports note from historic page

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a schedule and a team, with scattered references to months and a possible season context. The readable items include vague team names and dates, but no complete event, score, or clear outcome to summarize.

Fret HIGHLA and others in Mexican league event

A fragment records names Fret HIGHLA McDowell Jon Lynch Holly 120 Méxie Rouleto and Denwion. The readable items list participants or competitors in a Mexican league related setting with unclear roles or results.

Highla McDowell Jon Lynch Holly Méxie Rouleto

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