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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
5
A fragmented OCR piece presents scattered names and lines about people and events, with unclear connections. The text evokes a lively but obscured scene, mentioning Ike and Ani along with hints of places and colors, yet lacks coherent details or a clear narrative.
NBIT article reports a troll incident involving Wo Katie, detailing the event and immediate reactions. Authorities investigate the disturbance as bystanders describe chaotic exchanges and unusual interruptions at the scene.
Mrs. C F Moray hosted the Readers club at her Fourth Avenue home yesterday afternoon. E Whittlesay, recently cleared of a two month absence in Movida, was welcomed as a new member. Plans were made for a luncheon on Monday April 25 to support the club’s activities. The meeting included readings of poems and items of current interest followed by a shell hour.
Corry officials propose May 11 and May 12 as the annual Spring Clean-up Days with safety director Rossbacher and Street Commissioner Herrington overseeing the process. The plan awaits final confirmation by the council as preparations continue.
A stream of social notes lists residents and visitors including Misa Mery Gillette visiting Philadelphia from Ogonty School with her parents, Miss Alice Strigler returning to Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Ray Caldwell from a Washington wedding trip, Elizabeth Lanston visiting Cleveland, Martha Hawkins leaving for Cooperstown, Bessie and Floyd Joseph visiting Union City, Jeanne Titus returning to Washington DC, and multiple others traveling to Erie Jamestown Meadville and New York for visits, schooling, or events. The items name hospitals, schools, and local addresses, reflecting lively social movement and summer travel within the region.
City officials discuss a June to September daylight saving period and publish a ballot in the Journal to gauge public support. Council members split on the change with proponents urging a majority vote and opponents warning of impacts on business. Ballot issuance set for April 13 to voters in Corry and nearby trade areas.
Don’t suffer from backache or headaches. Barasma Tablets claim to purify kidneys and remove impurities, gently regulate bowels liver and stomach, with promises of rapid improvement. Sold at Thompson's drug stores.
Mrs J B Patterson presided at a meeting hosted by Mrs S D Wilcox on East Street. Seventeen members attended as officers were elected: Wave Parkins vice president Jank Wilcox secretary and Ralph Fogle treasurer. A book review on The Making of an American by Ji is given by Miss Mary Gondra on a social period. The final yearend gathering is set for April 18 with a green dinner at Mrs Jessie Newton's home.
President Wore Knee Breeches recounts James Monroe wearing knee breeches at the 1821 inauguration while his successor John Quincy Adams wore a plain black homespun suit. The note contrasts attire of early 19th century U.S. leaders.
Miss EUhannompyon of District No 1 presided as guest of honor at the first evening meeting in North Center street club rooms. Miss Thompson urged attendance at the May 7 Union City district meeting and discussed the June 6 Buck Hill Falls state convention. An April rummage sale was announced as part of Union City activities with Inez Pitch Hazel Merker Mildred Denton leading the program and Wilma Paulson performing a trumpet solo.
E Dressler dies at his East Pleasant Street home after weeks of illness. A former Cory resident and second hand shop operator on West South Street, he leaves three daughters Mira Washwin Oil City Lae Horn DuBois Fran Bloom Rocklin and two sisters Caroline Brossier and Virgie Carstecken, plus brother Harry Dressler. funeral services Saturday at Bracken Keating chapel with interment Pine Grove cemetery.
A dated text outlines Easter customs and egg preparation methods from soft cooked to poached and scrambled. It includes classic egg recipes such as Bacon Nests, Puffy Omelet, French Omelet, and Shirred Eggs, with step by step guidance on boiling, chilling, and serving, aimed at building a festive Easter breakfast.
The Corry hospital Ladies Auxiliary met at the nurses home on North Center street to arrange the annual May tag day for hospital benevolence. Committees were named and plans discussed to make this year’s event the most successful yet. Six new members joined, and a report on a recent auxiliary card party noted a goodly sum raised.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 39 in memory of Mrs Archie Bell who died Friday morning after an extended illness at Gerry hospital. The service at St Pauls Lutheran was conducted by Rev H J Wagner with Mrs C A Johnson and Mrs Irvine Young singing Face to Face and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Burial was in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers were John Michael John Mitchell L H Long W B Whileslok Ralph Clark and Clayton Brant of Jamestown NY. Relatives from out of town included C G Edwards Mrs Ed Jacketts Miss W Brainata Mrs L Chapaiah John Stearns Melvin Stearns Mrs Leon Petrie and others from Jamestown and nearby communities.
The crow feeds on a wide range of items but focuses on eggs and fledglings from other nests. It also raids a rabbit hutch for young rabbits and preys on mice and insects.
Fragmentary notice mentions a horse sale with barn and gear items. Other readable words include names and vague descriptors. Details are unclear but imply a local sale event with livestock equipment and housing structures.
United Press reports U S stock market moves upward for a fourth straight session with light volume. Short positions covered while no major news moved prices. Net absorption of selling by buyers and firmer foreign markets supported gains and key industrials like Bethlehem Steel and General Electric show strength.
Former Secretary of War Dwight D. Eisenhower issue? No. A rough note indicates a 120 year old brenity presented to the Last Man's Club in St. Louis by the American Legion post. The fragmentary item mentions marabeet and a ceremonial bottle, but the text is garbled and names and events are unclear.
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