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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR line lists numbers and prices 37 17 15 15¢ 13 16' 23 05 without context. Likely catalog or measurement data. No identifiable persons, places, or events present.
Chevrolet salesmen from Erie Warren Jamestown Dunkirk Panama Cambridge Springs Meadville Union City Fredonia Waterford Sheffield North East and Corry met at Hotel Corry for an annual gain contest on the new 1942 automobile. Prizes were awarded by merit of answers with Robert Lewis of Corry among prize shared and Dan DeCoux Thom as Motor Co and Al Gibbons Union City winning door prizes. Judges included J F Crankshaw J R Godfrey Mr Childs Jamestown Mr McFarnden Erie and Mr Watrous Dunkirk with school officials Dewey and Mrs Barnes returning from Harrisburg.
A farewell party hosted by sister Mrs. John Choma Jr. of Corry R D 2 honored John Wawrejko who left this week for induction into the Army. About forty relatives and friends attended. guests included Stephen Wawrejko of Salamanca New York and numerous locals from Sheffield and nearby towns. John received several gifts and a purse of money.
Mrs Linendoll and Mr Linendoll of Norwalk Ohio are visiting at the Linendoll home on West Church street during a motor trip through New York State and Pennsylvania. Dick Lindsley of First Avenue leaves for Parks Air College in St Louis to study aviation. Mrs Edward Berry Mrs William Fleming and Mrs William Zafiropulos attend a party in Union City for Miss Dorothy Goodwill bride elect of Dr Harold Cooper. Preddie Eimers visits Buffalo on business. Mr and Mrs Albert Jamieson of Spencerville arrive for a short visit with Mr and Mrs C J Robbins of East South Street. Mrs Howard McCray and son John of Sunburst Montana visit Mrs P McCray on Fourth Avenue enroute to New York City to see her sister. Mrs Oscar Colburn Mrs Glenn Gates and Sonny Kinney return from Philadelphia visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Quintisk.
Corry High School band plans a Friday night stunt at Loveland Field against Sharpsville led by drum majors Boldner and Kirmey with a 60 plus student corps captained by Gladys Millard. Joseph Fink from Penn State coaches baton twirling and assists rehearsals twice weekly as the Titusville game on October 3rd looms.
Wewgincers of Jonathan Lodge No. 685 OO F elected last evening at the lodge meeting in T O O F hall in Grove City. Orville W. Follett named noble grand with Y M Sandburg as vice grand and L Dickinson as recording secretary. Paul Auer named financial secretary and Nels Sorenson treasurer. L Auer designated representative to the orphans home and E R Johnson para phernalia clerk. A F Garlburg to the home for the god at Grove City. Merle Akam and Paul Auer chosen representatives to Northwestern District Odd Fellows Association, and George L. Besson as trustee. Installation set for Wednesday evening October 5 by District Deputy Grand Master Ernest E Engel of Erle.
A surprise party at the Williams home on West Smith street honored Eileen Williams, who is bound for Philadelphia to teach at the Commercial Art Institute. Guests included Clem and Clara Pierce, Myntford Williams, Stanley Benton, Fern Duke and David, Harley and John Banks, Frank Sturgis, and Anita and Leona Williams, who shared cards and a birthday cake.
Mrs Leo Hutz nee Norma Grice was honored at a West Church street home bridal shower. Guests included Marian Sullivan Dorothy Kittleberger Alton Dahlstrand John Street Armour Hillstrom John Berkeley John Freno and other friends. The event featured gifts and cards and a light snack served by the host.
Mrs Lylé Watrous hosted the F. W. Club as members met last evening. Awards went to Mrs Guy Sutton and Mrs Herbert Trisket. A luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Douglas Reynolds on Grand Street next Wednesday evening.
Senior High school teachers and guests gathered for a picnic supper at Mead Park last evening. The group included spouses and friends, with about twenty four attendees noted in attendance.
D A Baker former Montgomery Ward manager and Mrs Baker were honored by twenty seven local employees and guests at a farewell dinner at Hotel Corry. The group presented Mr Baker with a gift as they bid him goodbye and noted his service before leaving the city.
Members discussed plans for the synodic convention to be held in Pittsburgh on October 8 and 9. A bake sale is planned for October 11 at the Gift Shop to fund Chinese protege efforts. Mrs. Burr led the meeting with talks on India Centennial. Members read related articles. Hostesses served lunch to twenty two attendees.
Mrs L W Whiteley was surprised at a birthday party hosted at her home 381 Concord Street with relatives and friends attending. Guests included Earl Whiteley and Glenn Tillotson, Nick Koren family, Bernarr Whiteley Bear Lake, Gerald Whiteley, J W Whiteley, Louise Whiteley, and Mrs Richardson Carry. Sybil Millspaw left yesterday for Udinboro to enroll at the State Teachers College.
Employees of the Aero Supply Company billing department and eighteen guests attended a steal fry rosk evening at the summer camp of Dr Merle Amy east of Spring Creek.
A son was born last evening at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Martin Smith of Spartansburg BC. Mrs Smith formerly Genevieve Thompson.
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