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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1944

Page

7

Publicity plan to show U S to Europe

A Belgian writer Betty Brezin urges the United States to publicize itself abroad. She proposes a large scale exchange program of professors, students, travelers, books and plays, managed by a U S cultural organization to foster understanding and peace.

Uncle Sam Adelaide Kerr United States Europe Betty Brezin Time Magazine Belgium Friends of Belgium Marcel Bargin Brussels University France New York Mme. Brazin West Boston

Farewell Surprise Party for Mrs Margaret Hughes

The Birthday Club met at Mrs Pred Snapp’s home for a surprise gathering honoring Mrs Margaret Hughes who plans to leave in October for Florida. Guests enjoyed visiting and bingo with prizes to Mrs Henlein and Miss Mertie Akam. Mrs Hughes received gifts and eleven members shared refreshments late in the evening.

Margaret Hughes Birthday Club Pred. Snapp Snapp Joseph Hen Jein Florida Henlein Mertie Akam

Legion Auxiliary Plans Installation And Rummage Gate

The American Legion Auxiliary at the Post Home outlined officer installation set for Thursday evening October 12 with Mrs. Beaver Western director presiding. Spartansburg unit to visit Corry auxiliary and rummage gate planned for October 19 and 20 at the Grand Building with requested contributions. Mrs. Paul Orn and Mrs. Victor Orn served refreshments during a social hour after the meeting.

Paul Orn Victor Orn

County GOP Showing Gain In Erie Registrations

Erie county registrants show Republicans 88 to Democrats 22 as 54 day enrollment figures released. Chief Registrar Williams notes daily enrollments 30 to 40, with totals to be finalized after October 7. Additional notes mention Kay Buck visiting from Thiel College and Cpl Warren McChesney on furlough until October 2.

Erie Erie County Court House Political Action Committee Joseph C. Williams Williams Kay Buck Greenville Thiel College Cpl Warren McChesney Cpl. McChesney Camp Rosencranz San Diego Calif

Ploss Button Betrothal Announces October Wedding

Mr and Mrs Delbert Ploss of John son Street Corry announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Evelyn June to Ernest E Button son of Mr and Mrs Raymond R Button of Niobe NY The couple plans to wed October 7.

Ploss-Button Delbert Ploss Johnson Street Corry Evelyn June Ernest E. Button Raymond R. Button Niobe

Girl Scout Troop 39 Holds Regular Meeting

The regular weekly meeting of Girl Scout Troop 39 was held last evening in the Presbyterian Church recreation rooms. Fourteen scouts answered roll. Entertainment included relay races and songs. Meeting closed with a goodnight circle formation.

Girl Scouts Presbyterian Church Recreation Rooms Goodnight

Good Samaritan Class Met Friday Evening

The Good Samaritan class of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Stowe on East South street with fourteen members present. They planned to pack boxes for overseas men and set October 20 for the next meeting at Miss Donna Bertram’s East Main street home in a Halloween party format.

George Kinley, Jr St. Louis Parks’ Air College Wright Street Carl Gorman Blanche Woden Helen Joyce Woden Endeavor Frank T. Whiteley West Church Street James Lewis Raymond Manufacturing Co Indianapolis Richard Dragcup Jamestown Dan &. Caldwell Philadelphia Jeannette Clark St. Vincent's Hospital Erie North Warren Hospital East Main Street Ruth Bennett Washington, D. C C.F. Bennett East South Street Bennett Erle Harmon McElroy WOA Beth Rhebergen Donald Reid Z. G. Willis Buffalo J. W. Rickers West Frederick Street Joutiné Roach Helen McCray Lawrence Park Miss Roach J. W. Harrison Kathleen Mulderick Betty Lundy Earl Button Martha Spaulding Hamot Hospital Methodist Church W. B. Stowe Donna Bertram Hallowe'en

Your Old Fur Coat Prolongs Life Amid Tax Shift

A Vivian Brown feature explains how remodeling old fur coats can curb tax impact as many furriers shift to repair and blending services. It notes extensive processes from disassembly to new linings, emphasizes careful handling to prevent wear, and warns on factors like friction, heat, and moisture that shorten fur durability. The piece ends by noting the Jewish people have been Europeans for over 1,000 years.

Vivian Brown Fea AP Newsfeature Weiler Harry J. Trey

Hold Shower For Mrs Wetherbee At East Wayrte Street

Mrs Richard Wetherbee was honored at a home shower hosted by Mrs Douglas Mosher on East Wayrte Street. Guests enjoyed games contests and visiting with awards won by Miss Joyce Stouten and Mrs Gerald Sconten. A pink and blue decor theme complemented the refreshments.

Richard Wetherbee Douglas Mosher Crosby Bush Irs Arthur Infram Wethurben

OPA Abandons Bicycle Rationing In War Time

Washington September 23 The Office of Price Administration ends bicycle rationing due to scarcity as stock and production fall short Administrator Chester Bowles states that bicycles may be sold without ration certificates or priority. Dunkirk Fire Damages Home. Blaze in residence of Mr and Mrs Wills Benjamin causes about 2000 dollars damage. Fire crews extinguish most flames in rear portion and smoke and water damage spread through rooms. Cause appears linked to a defective wiring in a rear shed per Chief Louis Ciesewicz.

Washington Office of Price Administration Chester Bowles Dunkirk Wills Benjamin Louis Ciesewicz

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