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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1943

Page

6

Fragmentary entry from local paper notes a farmer and son

A partial OCR line mentions a farmer and his son with scattered words about a 'Wood' and a 'Sibel' involving a noy. Context is unclear but indicates a rural farming note or notice.

In-law’s North Street Home Noted in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR mentions a northern neighborhood home linked to a person’s in law and a physician, with dates around late February. The readable text is garbled, limiting specific names, places, or outcomes.

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Marines Fought On After Armistice Message From Lejeune

A World War I note cites Lieut. Gen. John A. Lejeune saying some U S Marines continued fighting an hour after the November 11 1918 armistice and that a platoon learned from Germans that the war was over. The piece also discusses constitutional challenges to sales taxes chain store taxes and income taxes across states.

Paris John A. Lejeune U. S

Concord PTA Opens Year With Committees and Speaker

The Concord P T A held its first meeting of the school year with Mrs. Harry Markert presiding. Committees were named for Program, Finance, Hospitality, Founders Day, Membership and Publicity. A membership drive starts next week and a rummage sale was planned. O W Shorebarger YMCA secretary spoke on local and state activities. The meeting included prayer, readings, piano and vocal solos, and a wartime pledge. Refreshments followed. several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or visiting relations.

Concord Pta Concord P. T. A Harry Markert Lawrence Jerson Ruth Dahlstrand Douglas Rozelle Harvey Loveland Joseph Guirra Mary Anderson Mildred Denton Harry Markett Harand Blanchard O. W. Shorebarger YMCA Ann Wolford Jeanette Flaherty Joyce Blanchard Theresa Hogniak Bonella Gordon BT. A Charles Stormes, Jr Vern Group Eugene Ganfield

Webster Bloss Nuptials Celebrated at Enkton

Announcement of Miss Elizabeth Jean Bloss daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Bloss marrying Webster son of Mrs C E Webster at Enkton on Monday September 27 at 110, Rev C M Cope officiating. Attendants Miss Mary Hryniewich and M Cogwood, reception at Walters Restaurant. Groom stationed at Philadelphia Navy Yards. Plans uncertain.

Webster-Bloss Elizabeth Jean Bloss Leon Bloss East Smith Street William Gifford Webster W.T C.E. Webster Jamestown Mary Hrynlewicn M.cogwood Hryniewich Walters Philadelphia Navy Yards

M. M. Sorority Plans AU Events at Mrs Thompson Home

The M. M. high school sorority met at Miss Martha Thompson's home to plan future activities. They decided to sell coffee and doughnuts at the next home football game and discussed a skating party and a dance. The group sang the sorority song and refreshments were served to Misses Maxjorie Slakery Kathryn Buck Barbara Richi Jean Foster Joan Patterson and Betty Lundy.

AU Net Evenngs Becune M. M Martha Thompson Net Maxjorie Slakery Kathryn Buck Barbara Richi Jean Foster Joan Patterson Betty Lundy

Miss Ruth Soper Honored at Coral Shower Night

Twenty office employees from the Corry Jamestown offices hosted a dinner party last evening at the Pitts field Inn to honor Miss Ruth Soper the bride-elect. She received a corsage and a Pyrex dishware gift from the group.

Ruth Soper Corry-Jamestown Pittsfield Thn

Mrs Highfield Hosts Rail Road Street Shower for Fern Highfield

Mrs Fern Highfield sister to be wed was honored at a last night gathering hosted by Mrs K H Durham on Rail Road Street. Guests enjoyed bingo visiting and a shower of gifts. The buffet featured a bride cake plus salad and dessert. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry White and Mr and Mrs Harry Newhouse of Brookville, Miss Sally Highfield and Ernest Anderson of Tiong.

Fern Highfield Durham Railroad Street Henry White Harry Newhouse Brookville Sally Highfield Ernest Anderson Tiong

Baby Girl Born at Corry Hospital to Ross Family

A baby girl was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Francis Ross of R D 4 Corry. The birth adds a daughter to the Ross household with no complications reported and both mother and child in good health.

Corry Hospital Francis Ross R. D Corry

Shampoos Necessary In Proper Care of Hair

Betty Clarke advises frequent shampoos for oily or dusty hair and clean scalp. Use rich lathering shampoo matching hair color with rinses for henna and camomile varieties. Brush before washing, dry with a soft towel, massage scalp, then apply brilliantine and briefly style for a refreshed look.

Betty Clarke

USO Reports 6.7 Million Information Requests Last Year

National USO headquarters release shows total information services requests reached 6 712 000 with 1 404 500 asking for hassling forms. Information on employment travel and resources accounted for many queries across 1 400 USO clubs and centers.

USO Information Center USO

Sap-Bucket Paint Promises Rust Protection

A historical note describes a sap bucket paint claimed to prevent rust on galvanized metal feed and water containers. The paint is described as water resistant and dent resistant, advertised as a safe coating option.

Eat More Fish and Save Your Ration Stamps Tips

Philadelphia Philadelphia Sept 29 An AP Food Editor urges using fish to save ration points and vary menus. Includes a dinner recipe for four with fish grilled over heat and four sauce options such as tartar lemon butter and Lenox. Also notes stuffed fish steaks and a detailed stuffing recipe. Police investigate a drowning death in Fairmount Park of year old Doris Schmeltmer found with skull fracture.

Alexander George Philadelphia Doris Schmeltmer Fairmount Park

Good Samaritan Class Plans For Hallowe'en Party

At a Methodist church meeting the Good Samaritan class outlined tentative plans for a Hallowe en party. An evening of games and visiting followed a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served. The gathering was hosted by Miss Plovence Brooks on East South Street.

Methodist Plovence Brooks South Street

Dinner Party Honoring William F Shreve Before Army Training

A family dinner for William F Shreve was hosted by Mrs. George Sul at their home with twenty five relatives. The event featured a chicken dinner and gifts for Shreve who leaves tonight for Army training Estate guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Strand of Cincinnati Ohio Mr and Mrs C B Ross of Steubenville Ohio and several guests from Union City.

George Sul Wiliam F. Shreve Army Shreve Mrr Adam Strand Cinein Ohio C. B. Ross Steubenville Oho Union City

WAC Recruiting Guests at Corry Rotary Dinner

Lieut Elisabeth Clarke and Staff Sergeant Mary Louise Gravel from the WAC Erie office were guests at the Corry Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry. Clarke spoke to local business leaders about WAC requirements, training and accomplishments.

WAC Eligabeth Clarke Mary Louise Gravel Erie Corry Rotary Club Sieur Clarke

Radio Tonight Delights With NBC CBS And BLU-T Lineups

Listings show NBC schedules including Fred Wailing Eddie Cantor and Kay Kyser programs plus CBS with Lionel Barrymore Jack Carson and Shostakovich premiere. BLU-T features Adventures of Falcon Lone Ranger and Battle of Sexes. MBS and stations present Hal McIntire Band Soldier With Wings and more.

NBC Fred Wailing Mrs. North Mwe Eddie Cantor Kay Kysernowy CBS Reg Barber Sammy Kaye Lionel Barrymore Jack Carson Shostakovich Freddy Martin Benny Goodman Radio Forum MBS Hal McIntire Sunny Skyler

Farm Accidents Kill About 18,500 on Farms in 1941

About eighteen thousand five hundred persons living on farms died accidentally in the year 1941 according to the report.

Three Leaving For Service Honored At Keystone

About sixty friends gathered at the Keystone Restaurant on Rest Main Street to honor Willian Shreve Debert Bibow and Lor Shoemaker as they depart for military service. The event featured lunch and gifts as guests offered best wishes before the trio enters the armed forces. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Trrey Montquye of Union City and others from the community.

Keystone Rest Main Street Honorine Willian Shreve Debert Bibow Lor Shoemaker Moorehunt Marine Visine Mus Leon Beyse Geog Still Trrey Montquye Union City

Rosemary Aver Hosts Bridge Club At East Congress Street

Miss Rosemary Aver detailed her bridge club last evening at her home on East Congress Street. Two tables of bridge were played with awards claimed by M Wesley Senmans and Miss Amelia Vanderlie. Refreshments were served to attending members and four guests, Miss Merion Kimmy.

Rosemary Aver East Congress Street Clint Bridge M Wesley Senmans Amelia Vanderlie

Cork Grows to West Independent Cork Supply Northward

Recent experiments show cork oass trees can be grown in California, enabling a local cork supply to replace imports from Spain and Portugal. The plan aims to cut reliance on annual 2 million dollar cork imports and foster a domestic industry.

California Shain Portugal

Pennsylvania Railroad Sued For $50,000 Damages

A Beaver township administrator, F R Nolph, files suit in local court against the Pennsylvania Railroad seeking $50,000 for probable earnings of his deceased son Herman. The action is the first in the district where an administrator pursues such recovery under a recent supreme court ruling from the previous year.

Bruvavigle Pennsylvania Railroad F. R. Nolph Beaver Township Herman Supreme Court

Weekend Buying Sixty Percent Advertising Share

The snippet notes grocery advertising activity, stating sixty percent is done on the weekend and sixty six percent on Thursday and Friday. It implies concentrated retail ad spend around late week and weekend periods.

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