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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1945
Page
4
The Townsend Club met in the 3.0.0. P. Hall last evening to nominate officers and riders. A rummage sale was planned but no sale location yet, with articles to be held until a time and price is set. A note from state organizer Carroll Johnson referenced a November whale convention in Readus, with delegates undecided about attendance.
The United Brethren Church group met last evening at Mrs. Harley Banks home on North Center Street with 13 attendees. Devotions were led by Mrs. Leo Van Tossel and President Mrs. Allene Doolttie, followed by a routine business meeting. The hostess served sandwiches, cake and coffee. The next meeting is set for October 26 with Mrs. Dan Culver.
Mrs Velma Moore was reelected president of the Emmanuel Guild at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Officers include Mrs W E Sandbury as vice president, Mrs W E Mathews as secretary, Mrs Anne Wilcox as treasurer, and Mrs J Yong as chaplain. Fifteen members met at North Center street with Mrs Arthur McCray assisting. Next meeting set for October 9 at Mrs Moore's home.
Local leaders of the Nurses Aide Corps plan a dinner party for next Friday evening at Showboat near Waterford. A more definite guest list will be announced early next week.
A long list of residents visitors and military personnel is detailed in Cory and nearby Erie county towns. People arrive leave visit relatives attend weddings and medical entries note nursing studies and enlistments while Albion hosts a Pomona Grange session addressing veteran readjustment and unity with local groups.
The Ilk Creek Grange promotes farm life balance and reports steady Erie county membership amid wartime disruptions. David Griffith of Erie explains hospitalization insurance favored by the Grange statewide. The next quarterly meeting will be at Edinboro in December with two days of sessions. Members and officers, including John Rausch, presided and 125 delegates attended.
Westley Worth hosted a family birthday gathering Thursday evening honoring five individuals. Guests included Wilfred West les, Mrs. Richard Hurlbut, Mise Patsey Rose Hurlbut, John Westley, Jana Lawrence E Westley, and Dr Ab. A 6:30 dinner for nineteen featured a large decorated cake. Gifts were presented and the evening continued with enjoyment.
Arthur Crowell, who recently received an honorable discharge from the Army, arrived yesterday from Pittsburgh where he visited his wife. He is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Crowell, R. D. 3. His wife plans to join him here in a few weeks. Mrs. E. C. Barnes, North Center Street, was a business visitor in Erie yesterday.
The Past Matrons of Cary City Chapter of the Eastern Star honored Mrs. A G Rees who leaves the city for Fort Washington Pennsylvania this weekend A Virginia ham dinner was served to thirteen in the Hotel Comny main dining room with white tapers and Fall flowers later the group met at Mrs B P Starrs Maple Avenue home Several guests including Mrs Meliss Hurlbut Mrs Alta Greene of Mercer and Mrs Melvin Parkhurst of Erle attended and presented Mrs Rees with a farewell bouquet and a corsage
The Otterbein Brotherhood of United Brethren in Christ Church met with fifteen present including guests. Rev J A Warnken spoke on An Average Day In the Mission Field sharing Africa anecdotes. Vice President Tyan Downey led and formed committees for Men’s Day on November 11 and a father and son banquet on November 29. Apple pie with cheese and coffee were served.
W R C No 49 members and friends met yesterday after noon at Mrs J A Patterson home for a camp se dinner served at 12 40. Fall flowers decorated table. After dinner quilt blocks were placed with visiting and games. Awards went to Mrs Jessie Haenel Mrs Robert Stevens and Mrs Nellie Buck. Next gathering at the Musonic Temple October 4.
Union City women hosted a shower for Mrs. Louis Foradora of Union City at her East Wayne street home. Three tables of contract bridge were played with awards to Miss Louise Mount, Mrs. Foradora, and Mrs. Robert Wank. The room featured blue and white decor as salad and dessert were served. Mrs. Foradora received a gift from the group.
District Scout Leaders met last evening to outline and plan the coming season. Notable attendees from out of town included John R. Miller, Glenn EyBeck, Jami Davison, Virgil Black, Merle Saxton, and Rolle McCray. Local leaders present were Boyd Stowe, Robert Brown, Royal Messenger, and M. M. Nast.
Twenty four members of Girl Scout Troop No 39 gathered yesterday morning at the Presbyterian Church reform rooms for their regular meeting. They enjoyed a new game called Dutch Shoe after the opening May ceremony. Minutes from the last session were read and approved as clues were collected. The troop marched to patrol meetings with the singing of Over Hill Over Dale and closed with the goodnight circle.
Notice announces improved waves conditions and invites former patients to contact Dr R Owen Optometrist located on Second Floor across Warner Theatre Erie PA Hours daily 10 to 12 AM 1 90 to 8 00 PM except Wed closed Evenings by appointment Phone 70 238
A condensed recount of Admiral William Halsey’s Pacific career. From early “shoestring” footing to decisive Guadalcanal actions, he rose to command the Third Fleet, earned the Gold Star, and influenced Leyte operation planning. His wartime record highlights vast carrier and battleship actions against Japanese forces.
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A brief note mentions a fall event titled Fight a Fall On with limited readable text. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible, but the fragment indicates an autumn or seasonal fight event. Further readable details are unavailable in the preserved text.
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