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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1943

Page

4

Miss Lillian Murray Elected B P W Club President

Miss Lillian Murray was elected president of the Business and Professional Women's Club at the opening meeting of the season held last evening in the city rooms on North Gent es street. She succeeds Miss Blanche Loveland who resigned. Murray is employed out of the city. Eleven members attended. a meeting is called for next Monday evening.

Lillian Murray B. P W. C Business and Professional Women's Club Elty Rooms Gentes Street Miss Murray Blanche Love Land

Townsend Club Meets At Messinger Home

Townsend Club met last evening at the Messinger home. The event was well attended and the yard was well arranged for a corn roast despite some irritation. Several business matters were discussed and the group decided to hold two rummage sales in October. Mr Messinger offered birthday congratulations and Miss Faith Messenger helped serve. The next meeting will be a costume party at Mr and Mrs Frank Morris home on October 8th.

Asuny Townsend Club Max Stewart Messinger Messinger Faith Messenger Frank Morris

Honor Two Leaving to Enter Armed Forces

A farewell dinner at the Zilneck residence on West Wayne Street honored Paul Brynolt bound for Navy service and George Stanford Jr who starts army training next week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Brynelfson Mr and Mrs Stanford Mr and Mrs Z Allan May and Mr and Mrs R W McElroy. the honorees received subscriptions to the Joural.

Milton Zilmeck Olin Simmons Zilneck West Wayne Street Paul Brynoltson Navy George Stanford, Jr Brynelfson Stanford Z. Allan May R. W. McElroy

Hospital Auxiliary Convened Monday Night

The Hospital Auxiliary met at the nurses home, led by president Mrs. A. S. Boag. Plans for upcoming sessions were discussed, and Mrs. Robert Franz was elected secretary, replacing Mrs. L. W. Coon who left the city. The group voted to buy new dishes and to hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday October 8 and 9.

Lue Meee Se Gory Hospital A. S. Boag Robert Franz Auxility L. W. Coon

Combined W S C Circles Enjoy Supper and Meeting

The Society for Christian Service of the Methodist church held a tureen supper, business meeting and program last evening. Mrs J B Cogan was elected delegate to represent the Corry group at the district convention in October. Plans were made for a rummage sale and to secure a returned missionary as a speaker at the next meeting. Circle No 2 hosted the gathering.

Somding Vo Gice Oe Vase Ge Nutt Society For Christian Service Methodist Church J. B. Cogan Corry Werren Circle No. 2

Opportunity Club Opens Season With Hostess At West Frederick

Mrs. Harry Smith hosted the Opportunity Club opening meeting at her West Frederick street home. Twenty two members attended as Mrs. J. W. Rickers led the session. Plans for future programs were discussed, hymns sung, and a Bible quiz conducted. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. W. W. Graham and Miss Jean MacInnes. Mrs. Walter Ayer will entertain the group on Monday evening, October 4.

Opportunity Club Harry Smith West Frederick Street J. W. Rickers Rickers W. W. Graham Jean MacInnes Walter Ayer

Wars on Ten Fronts discussed at Wednesday talk

The notice cites a January 12 talk titled The Wars on Ten Fronts led by an unnamed speaker. Married individuals Marion Ellsworth Ambrose and Nancy Jane McAninch from Rimersburg filed for licenses in Clarion. A Cambridges Springs bride and Union City sergeant wed at the Willey home. A Rochester couple mourns a death and a September Chicago church wedding is noted. A hospital start and Penn State enrollment are mentioned among local life events.

Pear Marion Ellsworth Ambrose Nancy Jane McAninch Rimersburg Clarion Dorothy Heine Willey Cambridge Springs Allen R. Willey Leo Co. Bemis Pred Clute Union City Willey Joseph Hasbrouck Rochester Corry Myra ‘Titus Helen Kielar J Nelson Thompson St. Keyit’s Chicago John Nagy Dorris Stowe Lloyd Stowe Jourshisn Penn State Honey Cameron Heatayan Cleveland Ann Iossbuchery

Local residents visit family and travel plans noted

Mrs Thomas Courneen and two Buffalo visitors stop in the city for a week with John Courneen of Liberty Street. Mr and Mrs O K Murray of Harrisburg in town for a few days visiting friends on Second Avenue. Several locals and in-laws plan travel or schooling, including Edinboro State College enrollment and Cadet Corps training.

Thomas Courneen Buffalo John Courneen Liberty Street O. K. Murray Harrisburg George Roberts Second Avenue Willum Button Wollaston Macs U. S. Cadet Corps Edin Boro State Teachers’ College Albert Fox Camp Croft South Carolina Tennessee Pyf John Houghtling Harlingen Tex Houghtling H.M. Titus Upper Darby Corry E. P. Pain Walter W. Sears Camp Pickett Virginia Cameron West Smith Street Cleveland Ohio

Satterlee announces Norma Allene to Ralph Billsborough

Mr and Mrs M L Satterlee of 19 Johnson Street announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Allene to Ralph Billsborough son of Mr and Mrs BP Billsborough. The couple wed Friday evening September 0 at 8 oclock in the Army chapel at Camp Tyson Tennessee where the groom is stationed. They were attended by the groom's mother Mrs F E Billsborough and Pub Herbert Wiehtjes. The bride returned here this morning.

Army Chapel Camp Tyson Tenn M. L. Satterlee Johnson Street Norma Allene Pyt Ralph Billsborough Billsborough F. E. Billsborough Herbert Wiehtjes

Mrs William Bloss Hosts Local Card Club

Mrs William Bloss entertained club members last evening at her Matt Street home. Two tables of five hundred were played with honors going to Katherine Greene Delores Greene Archie Shepard and Charles Jackman. A salad course was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Misses Greene.

William Bloss Matt Street Katherine Greene Delores Greene Archie Shepard Charles Jackman Misses Greene

N. B. Club Social at Mrs Nielson Home

Mrs Mabel Nielson hosted the N B Club last evening with music and social time after the routine business. Prizes went to Mrs Byron Fitch Mrs Frank Fitch and Mrs George Wood. Refreshments included salad and wine. Next meeting set for September 27 at Mrs Frank Fitchs Snyder Bhele home.

N. B. Club Mabel Nielson Byron Fitch Frank Fitch George Wood Nielson Snyder Bhele

Births Noted at Corry Hospital in Morning Comments

A baby boy born this morning at Corry hospital to Mrs John Duma of 134 West Pleasant Street. Another newborn, son of Mr and Mrs Pat Williams of Spartansburg R D 4. A daughter named Arson was born yesterday after her AL to Clarense Morton of Corry R D 1.

A. 100 John Duma West Pleasant Street Corry Hospital Pat Willams R.D Spartans Burg Arson Ane Mes Clarense Morton R. D Corny

Marjorie Earil Weds Milton Giroffes in Union City

Marjorie L Earil and Milton C Giroffes were married at 1 a m Saturday in Union City at the Union City Presbyterian Church parsonage. The bride wore a brown gown with blue accessories and American Beauty rose corsage. Attendants were Marion Alsdorf and spouse. The couple plans to live at the groom’s Centerville home after a brief honeymoon.

Marion W. Alsdorf Tarbell’s Inn Union City High School Jagua School of Beauty Culture Erie Erich Bohn Wattsburg High School

Marjorie Lathrop Is Honored On Birthday

A Saturday evening celebration honored Marjorie Lathrop for her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Winfield Williams Miss Estella Johnson Miss Agnes Labowski Miss Bessie Castrantas and other friends who provided gifts and refreshments for the guest of honor.

Frana Marjorie Winfield Williams Estella Johnson Agnes Labowski Bessie Castrantas Lathrop

Excess Produce Sought by Junior High Canning Classes

The Junior High school economics department seeks excess garden produce for canning lessons and later use in cooking classes and the cafeteria. Donations of apples tomatoes carrots beets beans squash corn grapes peppers and other items are welcomed. Contact a Junior High girl or Miss Bonella Gordon at 36-783 to arrange pickup. Extra canning jars are also appreciated.

Hish Bonella Gordon

Two Leaving to Enter Armed Forces Honored

A home gathering honored Ed Becker Jr who departs for the Navy and Ed Sherman bound for Army service. The event featured visiting, dancing, and a gift presented to the two departing men by Mr and Mrs William Allen and guests.

Aero Supply William Allen Ed Becker, Jr Navy Ed Sherman Army

Republican Dinner Meeting Brings Local Committees Together

Republican committee members from Wayne Elgin and Concord districts attended a social dinner at the Rite Restaurant last evening. The main business was a timely discussion on upcoming primary voting plans for the community.

Cecil Messinger Honored at Columbus Dinner Party

Thirty six relatives gathered at the Thomas Messinger cottage in Columbus on Sunday for a dinner party honoring Cecil J. Messinger who starts Army service next week. He received a purse of money from the group with relatives attending from Westfield Corry Wesseyville and Columbus.

Cecil Messinger Thomas Messinger Columbus Cecil J. Messinger Westfield Corry Wesseyville Aff

Spartanburg Crash Under State Police Probe

State police from Unseny investigated an auto crash in front of Spartansburg Town Hall. Ralph Stoke of Spartansburg driving too fast for conditions faces charges. Lois Firth owner of the other car worked at the election polls. Both vehicles sustained some damage. Fire Brewster Guards Philadelphia report mentions Coast Guard Reserve action in Johnsville plant.

Spartansburg A. An Ralph Stoke Lois Firth Sparta Stoke PB. A. Seby Brewster Philadelphia Brewster Aeronautical Corporation Johnsville U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Fourth Naval District

Crawford Draft Board Cannot Meet October Quota

Crawford County Selective Service Board No 3 will not fill its October selectee quota. The Meadville group, leaving October 4 for examinations in Erie, will include about half the requested number because the board will exclude men with the status of fathers under selective service law.

Miadvtluts Henry T. Wheeler Crawford County Selective Service Board No. 3 Meadville Erie Selective Service Headquarters Wheeler

War policy boosts supply of canned materials

Frozen Uncle Senator adopts a policy to buy quick frozen vines and veRe cables for his army, claiming hundreds of tons of tin and steel will be secured for war production and to aid the armed forces.

Sen

Unclear OCR sports notes hint at college hoops week

Fragmented text mentions teams, players, and a midsized college basketball context with references to Wisconsin Notre Dame Grant and others. Many garbled lines prohibit clear facts but indicate early week games, lineups, and potential outcomes.

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