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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
5
A partial OCR reads like a naval task description with dates in July and a ship involved. The text references a squadron or ship elevation and a military atelier style task, but lacks clear names or location details.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions players and teams with unclear actions. Readable names include Gorman, Shan, Gress and Vlairy in a cold setting. No clear event, score, or location can be determined from the fragment.
Two Kane youths were wounded in action in Sicily, with families receiving letters from the War Department. Pte. Conrad Magnuson was wounded August 3, per a message to his mother Mrs. Carl Magnuson of Jodo road. The incident mirrors a similar coincidence regarding other wounded youths.
Staff Sergeant Joseph Stevenson, aerial gunner, missing in action since August 16 after a plane crash in western North Africa. He was a from Tyndall Field air school and enlisted last September 15. His parents in Little Valley and Kane, New York, received notices and a letter from him a week after the casualty.
The Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs Northwestern District will hold a district conference at First Methodist Church Franklin on Friday September 17 with host clubs Franklin Woman's Club Civic League and Junior Woman's Club. Morning and afternoon sessions include a 12 30 luncheon at the church reservations to Mrs Leon Hoffman by September 13.
AP fashion editor describes a government inspired 1 85 era focusing on slim, straight lines to conserve fabric. Designers trim excess, use appliques and embroidery, and emphasize a lean silhouette, urging figures to adapt through diet and girdles while promoting streamlined outfits for all sizes.
Twenty seven girls from the 930 department of the Aero Supply entertained Miss Bonneta Watrous at Tarbell's early Tuesday evening. She will leave September 9 to enter nurses training at Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo New York. The dinner was served at 7 30 with a social following. Miss Warwells received a bracelet from her friends as a remembrance.
The Salvation Army Home League met on a Wednesday evening at the cita del with five group leaders present. Plans for September meetings were discussed and Mrs Morrison rendered two piano solos and led the devotions. Brigadier Elizabeth Bristow will lead next week’s meeting and on September 16 an afternoon tea will be held in her honor at the home of Adjutant and Mrs Morrison.
Worth street residents hosted circle 3 of the W. S. C. for a Wednesday gathering. Devotions were led by Mrs. A L Poster and the Latin America study continued with a lesson on the spread of Methodism in Mexico. Mrs. Ross was assisted by two members in serving a dessert lunch.
A compact listing shows NBC programs featuring Fannie Brice Frank Morgan Aldrich Family Bing Crosby Dale Carnegie and more with times from 7:30 to 10:40. CBS presents Mary Astor Death Valley Days Major Bowes and Stage Door Canteen with Suspense moving to a new 10 PM slot. MBS features This Is Our Enemy and Listen to Lulu among others including Harmony Hall.
Mrs Charles Keppel hosted the United Brethren Ladies Aid at her home on Hast Irving Street Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Joni Banks led devotions and the group conducted a brief business session. Red Cross sewing was done and refreshments were served. They adjourned to meet again September 18 with Mrs Banks.
Announcement records the marriage of Thelma E Wood of R D 3 and Seth A Sharp of Centerville at Jamestown New York with many relatives and friends in attendance. The couple resides locally and the event is noted in county society notes.
The Senior Christian Endeavor Society at the Baptist church held a party at Lawrence Porter's home to honor Moe Porter who is soon to enter army service and Frank Sherwood who celebrates his birthday. The evening featured games and singing with Mrs. Porter serving a delicious meal to guests including Helen Marie Westley, Helen Jones, Doris and Phyllis Rieck, Mary Sherwood, Clifford Redding, Robert Lindquist, Raymond Quervveld, Donald Powers, Mr and Mrs Marion Aldorf and the guests of honor.
Thomas Burkhart aged 8 celebrated his birthday Wednesday with ten boys at Meads Park. Guests included James Kight-Winger, Jack Brigham, Lynn Bergnan, William Zefiropulos Jr., Arthur Pitts Jr., James Hennat, and Edward John James and Thomas Burkhart. Ice cream and cake followed games and contests.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gates this morning at Corry hospital. They reside at 129 Gould Street and have named the infant.
Pvt Frank E Wickwire, home on furlough, was honored at his mother Mrs Thorwold Nielsen’s home at Sample Flats on Tuesday evening. Twenty-three relatives and friends attended the birthday gathering and presented him with a purse of money as a gift. He departs for Camp Pinedale at Fresno, Sali, Saturday.
Mrs Blanche Wykoff of Meadville and Charles Birch of this city wed Monday at Grace Methodist Church Meadville Rev J H Jelbart officiated Attendants were Mrs Mary Horner and Gus Erniewine After a brief trip to Florida the couple will reside at Mead Avenue Meadville
Krazyates Club held a Wednesday afternoon gathering in Jamestown with Mrs John Ohrn and several guests. Cards were played, awards won, and refreshments served by Mrs Ohrn to attendees including Mrs Wesley Seamens, Mrs Elmead Smith, and Mrs Robert Hunt.
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