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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1944

Page

5

Finland Accepts Terms in Push for Greater Soviet Pact

The acting prime minister announced that Finland would cede Petsamo to Russia and hand over the Porkkala peninsula for military use, with reparations totaling 1.25 billion American dollars over six years. The deal seeks restoration of the Russian Finnish border and uses for Finnish airfields in the south, while Finnish merchant ships would aid Allied material transits during the war.

Jes Reich Finland Ister Armi Russia Petsamo Porkkala Filand Bern Trect Bs van Born

Stork Visits Brookfield Zoo With Newborns Reported

Sept 20 Brookfield Zoo reports a shy stork visit with a new baby rhino and a baby creature noted in the zoo’s latest animal report. Staff described the scene as calm and welcomed guests to view the newborns.

Zoo Chicago Aliie Brookfield Zoo Birly Ray Aganelle Andy Nd

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Marks 93rd Anniversary

Members gathered for the 93rd anniversary with a tureen dinner and a cake display. Officers were announced including noble grand Mrs Oscar Fritz and others, with installation planned for October.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Noble Grand Oscar Fritz E. J. Havensteim George Akam Selary John Obrn Harvey Loveland Alma Erickson Frederick Beall Meadville George Ellsworth John Oh Fritz Carl Marsh

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Allan Poole At Foote Home

Mrs Albert Shaeffer hosted nine friends Monday at the Foote home on Fairview street for a birthday party honoring Mrs Allan Poole. Awards for games went to Mrs Bryer Teek and Mrs Edwerrd Miller. Mrs Foote received birthday remembrances and refreshments were served late.

Albert Sheffer Albert Shaeffer Allan Poole Foote Fairview Street Bryer Teek Edwerrd Miller

Birthday Dinner for A G Sorenson at West Sinitishigel Home

A birthday dinner was given Sunday at the A G Sorenson home 702 West Sinitishigel to honor Mr Sorenson. A chicken dinner was served to twelve guests and Mr Sorenson received warm congratulations from those present. Mr and Mrs Owen Paylor of Spring Creek attended the event.

A. G. Sorenson West Sinitishigel Mr. Sorenson Ab Nam

Rotary Club hears Harold Sweet on contract terminations

Harold Sweet of Raymond Manufacturing Co spoke at Corry Rotary Club at Hotel Corry about government cancellation of contracts and relevant regulations. Glenn Middleton led the meeting and the board of directors met after adjournment.

Harold Sweet Raymond Manufacturing Co Corry

Townsend Club Meeting Held at Messinger Home

The Townsend Club gathered last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Messinger on East South Street a pleasant event in months. After the meeting the hostess with her daughter Miss Faith Messinger and Mrs. Blilie Stapleton served refreshments. The October meeting is set for Friday October 20 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fredell on Seneca Street for a Halloween celebration.

Anc Vryromvce Secu Corry Townsend Club Stewart Messinger East South Street Faith Massinger Bltiel Stapleton Carl Fredell Seneca Street Hallowe

Mrs. E. W. Feldt Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. E W Feldt entertained the bridge club on West Smith Street last evening with Mrs Howard Felat as hostess. High score went to Mrs H K Powell. Refreshments were served. two guests attended from Uniontown Pa, Mrs Luther Davis and another guest. Mrs M R Greene will host in two weeks.

E. W. Feldt Bridge Club Howard Felat West Smith Street West H. K. Powell Luther Davis Uniontown M. R. Greene

Laughter Born at Cory Hospital to Reynolds Family

A daughter born last night at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Daniel Reynolds of R D 8 Corry. A son born this morning at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ralph Heo of 505 West Church Street. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs John M Hornick at 621 West Wayne Street. Former state police officer Pvf Harittel now based in Meadville.

Cory Hospital Daniel Reynolds Corry Corry Hospital Ralph Heo West Church Street D Prk John M. Hornick West Wayne Street Pvf Harittel Find Meadville

Miss Mary Anderson Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Mary Anderson hosted a small evening gathering at 915 South Center Street for her sewing club and friends. Guests included Mrs May McCormick Mrs H G Wolfe Mrs Award Ross and several Misses Florence Pond Helen Johnson Ruth Bennett Helen Raw s Nelle Titus Oli Young Helen Spencer Ann Baresi Ruth Dahlstrand.

Mary Anderson Herhow South Center Street Award Ross Plorence Pond Helen Johnson Ruth Bennett Helen Raws Nelle Titus Oli Youn Helen Spencer Ann Baresi Ruth Dahlstrand

Aero Group Honors Percy Corbin At Company Event

Percy Corbin, an Aero Supply Co. employee in accounting and payroll, was honored by Aero Group. The gathering at Halle Street featured a gift of money and late evening refreshments as attendees from several departments paid tribute.

Aero Group Percy Corbin Aero Supply Co W. W. Waterhhoise Graze Aero Paysoll Jogoth Ke Halle St. Bilaadeths Hs

Wiener Roast At Harmon Home In Pleasant Street Yard

Miss Barbara Harmon hosted ten friends at her Eas Pleasant street home last night. The outdoor gathering featured a windlit setup and toasted drinks with the guests enjoying a casual social evening hosted by the Harmon family of Mr. and Mrs. Bilsworth Harmon.

Harmon Barbara Harmon Bilsworth Harmon Eas Pleasant Street

W C T U Enjoys Afternoon Session

The regular meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Emma Bramhall's West Park Place home. President Mrs. George Chase led singing, scripture reading, and a program on topical citizenship and the safe display of time with a safety wheels article.

Wen's Christiite Temperance Union Mes Emma Bramhall West Park Place George Chase Emma Heath St. John Fred Roe Safety School of Wheels Thusséss Chase

Amici Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Welch Residence

The Amici Sewing Circle met on Tuesday at the residence of Mrs Vernbit Welch on Gynve Street. Mrs Harold Fish led devotions with the business session chaired by Mrs Marshall Sherwood, the president. Mrs Lynn Campbell was tasked to purchase the annual Christmas girl for the Quin ce orphanage. Executive committees included Mrs Sherwood Mrs Fish Mrs Gerald Fish and Mrs John Carvioy.

Vernbit Welch Gynvestret Harold Fish Marshall Sherwood Lynn Campbell Quincey Orphanage Sherwood Fish Gerald Fish John Carvioy

Quilting Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Wicker Night

The Quilting Club enjoyed a pleasant gathering hosted by Mrs Wicker on Coristess Street. Guests shared company and desserts as the hostess served five salad desserts limeheon. Mrs Merrit Tilic will entertain the club at her home in two weeks.

Trill Employees Enjoy Social Affair After Plant Ceremony

A social event was held at the Trill Inchestar Plant yesterday afternoon following ceremonies. The local industry received a third star for its Maritime M permanty, with employees taking part in the festivities and refreshments served during the celebration.

Trill Inchestar

More Women’s Branches To Host Enlistments

Washington dispatch reports the WAVES and SPARS nearing full quotas, with plans to deploy women to western hemisphere outposts and extend Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine assignments. By November end WAVES aim for 75 000 enlisted women and SPARS for 10 000 enlisted and 1000 officers, as recruitment shifts intensify before a broadened role for service women.

Washington Navy SPARS Maries Marings

Denmark Calm After Nazi Clash and General Strike

Reports say street fighting in Denmark subsided as authorities restrained disorder. The Free Danish Council urged Danes to end violence and pursue a general strike through Thursday to protest dissolving the 12,000‑strong police force. Some Danes fled to Sweden. trains halted and key services continued.

Associated Press Stockholm Denmark Iieve Free Danish Press Service Free Danish Council Sweden

Ridgway Woman Sentenced in Federal Court for Alimony Fraud

Pas Sept 20. A Ridgway woman, Lisbon J. Koch, 39, was sentenced in Erie federal court after pleading guilty to unlawfully receiving a dependency allotment from her second army husband. Judge Schonmaer denied leniency, stating little chance of rehabilitation. Koch had fraudulently obtained $58 from Robert Amacher of Ridgway by Feb. 6, 1943, while already married to soldier Bernard Koch.

Erie Lisbon J. Koch Ridgway Sehoonpraker Koth Fred Lynch Cleveland Warren Navy Nick Korgnale West Middlesex R. M. Gibson

Hemispheria Outposts Pass House and Go to White House

The Army reports Women’s Army Corps strength exceeds 200000 under an executive order authorizing assignment nationwide while the WAP totals rise above 20000 in the outpost force.

Hemispheria White House Women's Army Corps

Waterford Man Given Term for Robbery

Stanky A Zaborowski, 39, Waterford, pleaded guilty to possessing stolen air compressors taken from a Nickel Plate Railroad freight car. Federal Judge F P Schoonmaker sentenced him to months in Erie county prison. The compressors, used in airplane construction, were part of a cargo shipped from the General Electric plant at Fort Wayne. Zaborowski told the court how he obtained them, which were sent on November 4, 1943.

Waterford ERIE Stanky Zaborowski R. D FP. P. Schoonmaker Erie County Bueau Agen Nickel Piate Railrond Po- Wad General Bicetric Plant Fort Wayne Zaborowsk

Mystery clouds loss of U S sub flier in Pacific

Washington reports mystery surrounds the loss of a U S submarine and its crew in the Pacific. Officials say details are withheld to avoid aiding the enemy and that next of kin have been notified.

U. S. Sur Pacific Associated Press Washington Navy Detans Hasuki Oeill Harily

Man Captured in Erie Burglary

Erie police captured 45 year old Morey Yourgey of Rensselaer New York after a 9:20 a.m. arrest by Patrolman James O Dowd for attempting to burglarize the Club Diner at 152 West First Street. Police found stolen items including films grill aid kits and flashlights at booking.

Erie Morey Yourgey Rensselaer Ain Agenehaawe James O'Dowd Wesh 1St Street Younger

Crowds At Unces Crown Kansas City Event Record

The Relgling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus set a new attendance high in Ruppert Stadium with 10 504 customers. Jimmie of the American Association baseball club reported best attendance nearing 16 000, matching a prior Concordia, Kansas record from 55 years ago.

Kansas City Religling Brothers Barnum Bailey Tast Iipht Ruppert Stadium Jimmie American Assoriation Baseball Club Beginis Concordia Kan

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