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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1944

Page

5

Triplets at Erie as one dies at birth

Brief notice from Erie reports Mrs John Hain Thurst Bey Morning gave birth to triplets at St Vincent's Hospital. The first child, a girl, died at birth. The second, a boy, weighed three pounds and arrived at 1 49 a m. The third, a girl, weighed two pounds three ounces and arrived at 1 53 a m. The two survivors were placed in incubators in fairly good condition.

Brie John Hain Thurst Bey St. Vincent S Hospital George Becker John F. Hariyiin Voy Andi Han i Jeon Ispern Sie

Farewell Parties For May Gibas Leaving For Cadet Nurse Training

Farewell events honor May Gibas who departs Sept 11 for cadet nurse training at Hamot Hospital. Family hosts fifty guests with music and dancing, gifts include purse and trinkets. Out of town attendees include Helen and Ellen Mae Jansen Lottsville and Edward Gibas Buffalo among others. A 300‑member Aero Supply department also saluted her with a fish supper and a birthstone ring.

May Uenevieve Nous Wad Hamot' Hospital Plorysa Gibas Hirami Brewer Leonard Rittenhouse Helen Ellen Mae Jansen Lottsville Edward Gibas Buffalo Arthur Kane Gatland Moon’ Hubbard Richard Hubbell Union City Martha Kuems Jobin Kuzma George Drobneck Daughters of Columbus Gibas Department of the Aero Supply Boston Department

Purchasing Agents At City Sept 15 16 Meet National Directors

Corry's members travel to Oi City on September 15 16 as the Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania hosts the National Directors for the Sixth District. The Arlington Hotel hosts the noon start Friday with a Wansago Country Club golf outing and club dinner. The Saturday morning business session at the Arlington will be led by L H. Forker of Quaker State Oil Refining Corp and open to all members.

Corry Oi City Purchasing Agents “Association of Pennsylvania Sith National Association Arlington Hotel Wansago Country Club L. H. Forker Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation

WRC District Meeting At Meadville Oct 9th

Women's Relief Corps No 49 met in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Kirk Brown presiding. New member Mrs Leni Cooley was initiated. District convention plans for Meadville on October 9 were discussed and Mrs Robert Stevenson was elected delegate with Mrs Bert Johnson as alternate. A birthday campfire dinner is planned September 14 at Mrs Rost Westley’s Worth Street home. We sang America and refreshments followed served by Mrs Johnson and Mrs Westley.

Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 Masonic Temple Kirk Brown Leni Cooley Meadville Robert Stevenson Bert Johnson Rost Westley Worth Street Americi

Sport Talks Enjoyed By Kiwai Members

Corry Kiwanis Club met at Rite Restaurant with 24 attendees including guests. President Carl Wengert led a lengthy routine session appointing committees and outlining year activities. New Corry schools staff Joseph Setcavage and Leo Harkins addressed the club on athletic programs and football experiences.

Corry Kiwanis Club Rite Carl Wengert Joseph Setcavage Corry Schools Leo Harkins Incal Harkins Leteavage Hesso

Farewell Dinner Held for Rev E A Hook Family

Mrs. Fred Ross hosted a farewell dinner at Worth Street for Rev and Mrs E A Hook and their family. They departed Thursday to relocate to Adrian Michigan. Hook served as pastor of the local Baptist church for nine years and has spent five years in evangelistic work in Corry.

E. A. Hook Fred Ross Worth Street Adrian Mich Rey Hook Ben Corry the Baptist Church

Farewell Party At Patterson Home For Leaving Friends

At 45 Fast Frederick Street Patterson home hosted seventeen guests to bid farewell to Jack Foster and John Scheppner who depart for service while Kathleen Mulders Betty Lundy and Martha Thompson prepare to enter nursing. Dancing featured the evening concluded with refreshments.

Tuors Bly Uynara Joat Patterson Fast Frederick Street Jack Foster John Scheppner Kathleen Mulders Betty Lundy Martha Thompson

Card Club Met Thursday With Mrs Walter Scott

Mrs Walter Scott hosted the contract bridge club at her Wright street residence last evening. Awards went to Mrs T H McCracken and Mrs K Powell. Light refreshments were served and Mrs McCracken will host again next Thursday evening.

Card Club Walter Scott W. H. Scot Contract Bridge Club Wright Street T.H. McCracken K. Powell

Daughter Born to Lt and Mrs Dale Spencer at Corry Hospital

A daughter was born at Corry Hospital to Lt and Mrs Dale Spencer. Mrs Spencer, 45, formerly Arlene Robbins, resides with her parents at 515 Grand Street while Lt Spencer, with the Army Air Corps, serves in the European area.

Corry Hospital Dale Spencer Spencer Arlene Robbins Army Air Corps

Williams Griffis Rite At Parsonage Seals Quiet Union

The wedding of Miss Dixie Lee Griffis and Nell A Williams took place Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o clock at the Parsonage with Rev Vanwrenpn officiating. The bride wore a blue willy frock with brown accessories and a red sash. her sister Barbara Griffis attended in an off white street dress. The groom was assisted by John Ogerdi and other guests as the ceremony united the couple who will reside at 122 Gill Street and post wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home.

A. Vanwrenpn First Methodist Church Dixie Lee Griffis Edward Griffis Franklin Street Nell A.williams North Center Barbara Griffis Corson John Ogerdi Richard Higby Janes Goll Street

First Meeting Concord PTA To Be Held Sept 26

The Concord School Parent Teachers Association executive committee met at Mrs. Haylard Blanchard's East South Street home. Plans announced for a rummage sale at the Grand theater on September 15 and 16. The first regular meeting of the year will be Tuesday evening, September 26, with hopes for strong turnout. Refreshments were served.

Concord Pta Concord School Parent ‘Teachers Association Haylard Blanchard East South Street Grand Theater Blanchard Harry Markett

Waffle Supper Honors Salvation Army Sunday School Class

Miss Grace Hotels Rise and Ward Satierles prepared a waffle supper at Ellet Main street home hosted by Mrs Manley Robbins and Mrs Gerald Whiteley in honor of members leaving for Officers Training College in New York City. Fourteen class members and Adjutant Morison attended this informal gathering.

Wigs Matvenine Mounns Salvation Army Ellet Main Street Grace Hotels Rise Ward Satierles Officers’ 'Training College New York City

Card Club Gathering at Mrs McElroy’s Home

Card club members met at Mrs McElroys on North Center Street. Five hundred point games produced wins for Mrs Dorr Clark Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Edward Jerome. Mrs Johnson also took the traveling prize. Mrs W P Johnson will entertain in two weeks.

Segaera North Center Street Dorr Clark William Johnson Edward Jerome Johnson W. P. Johnson

Neighborhood Farewell Party for Farringtons

Neighbors of Mr and Mrs George Farrington on East Main street gathered at their home Wednesday evening to bid them farewell. A bountiful fruit and candy basket was presented. Bingo was played and ice cream cake and coffee were served by Mrs Robert Price and Mrs Charles Bell who arranged the event.

George Farrington East Main Street Robert Price Charles Bell

Corry Court Conception Opens Meeting for Catholic Daughters

About thirty Corry Court Conception Catholic Daughters of America held an opening meeting on Wednesday October 11 in the parish rooms. Mrs Robi Morey led the October committee and announced a merger fundraiser for the benefit of St Marys. Local officers were invited to attend at Ol City to report on past events and participate in discussions. Rev Fre PP Sharpe of St Thomas Gilbert attended and spoke about Catholic youths programs to be organized by volunteer committees. Committee in charge last evening included Mrs Laverne Miller as chairman. The local group attended Mass at St Thomas chapel and planned special services throughout the day. Members will attend Mass at St Elenberi on October 3 followed by benediction.

Frederick Beall Noble Grand Lady Franklin Rebeka Lodge Meadville Odd Fellows Plorian Plorek AAT Ean Marcos Tex Tce Plorek Robert Sullivan James Sullivan San Angelo Texan W. Knisely Montgomery Ward Pittsburgh William Scott W. C. Scott East Wayne Street Wheaton College Wheaton Thomas Motor Company Venango Inn Venango Earl Boner J. F. Crankshaw Ralph Smith Chevrolet Company Kenneth Bock East Main Street Judy Baltimore Bock Glenn D. Lopus Harmon McElroy Marcia Ann Nir McElroy Phil J. Moore Philadelphia Arthur Miller R. D Corry James Kyamier West Pleasant Stives Johnstown J H. Grice USMC South Pacific Frank Grice Harold Michigan Corry Court Conception Catholic Daughters of America Els Robi Morey Meres Sharpe Innnie St. Thomas Giluech Tytn Bees Laverne Miler St. Thomas

Corry Club Members Attend Union City Meeting

Corry Chamanta Club members attended a Union City gathering hosted by Mrs. William Johnson. Attendees included Mrs. A L Root and Mrs. P S Weed. Prizes for the afternoon were won by Mrs. Root. a supper followed. The club plans an annual trip to Evir on September 21. next meeting is the first Thursday in October at Mrs. Alonay Pratt’s home.

Corry Union City William Johnson Membes Chamanta Club Herime A.L Root PS. Weed Root Evir Alonay Pratt

Ladies of The Moose Meeting Scheduled for September 11

The Ladies of The Moose Auxiliary of the Manse plans a meeting on Monday September 11 at the Grove City dwelling tower shop. Mrs Price, deputy of Grove City, will discuss installation visits and provide instructions to members.

Ladies of the Moose Badies BP. Ail Dewell Tower

Komenda Pillar Engagement Announced in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Luces Komendi of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Elizabeth to Joseph Pillar, son of Mrs Mary Pillar. No wedding date has been set.

Komenda-Pillar Luces Komendi Columbus Wanda Elizabeth Joseph Pillar Mary Pillar

Special Services At Wayne Valley Church Are Announced

The Wayne Valley United Brethren Church announces special services by a Winston Williams evangelistic party. Pastor Mrs. J Hal Smitt says the group will conduct services at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 7 PM with an interlude program. Williams and Mrs. Williams lead the event with Professor JR MacMurray providing instrumentals. Public invitation extended.

WU. &.Wilnins Evangelistic Paris Wayne Valley United Brethren Chiveh J. Hal Smitt Inter Williams

Corry Church Represented at Erie Conference

Corry church delegates Rev Fo Gilbreathy nasiwr and John Dahlstrand joined the Erie Conference sessions. A report notes missionaries seeking return to fields as wartime permits allow. Conference actions include endowment plans for retired ministers and broader lay leadership roles within committees.

Corry Church Erie P. A. Galbreath John Dahlstrand Poreivt Missions Sun Grinsholm Dr. Diffindarfer Allegheny College Ralyly FE Stiles Camp Lee Pittshaven Wales Wasminsters Comulsiones Tronene W. H. Straughn

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