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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
5
Mayor Charles R. Barber and Airlines Inc honor non Deputy City Engineer Clarence s asistent for meritorious services. The recognition highlights contributions to the increased public use of air transport and the commissioning of the Flagship Fleet as Admirals of the American portal.
Albert Gilbert returns home from Honolulu after two and a half years away. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Clark Lord, BP Yohe on business trip to Wimira New York, Mrs W H Coole and Miss Bila Waton from Syracuse visiting Mrs W A Kinch, Miss Florence Bachemer back from Union City, Blaine Kincaid in Erie, Miss Violet Ragke returning from Cleveland after attending the Metropolitan Opera, Miss Nella Racks accompanying, W 2 Howes from Buffalo visiting daughter Mrs George Mulderick, Mrs P M Waite in Jamestown visiting mother Windi, Miss Sarah Powell returning from Florida, Dr Frank Butters and Miss Marjorie Brown returning to Pittsburgh from Boston and Pittsburgh visit, Mrs G J H Dadl and son William from Endicott accompanied home by Mrs Paul and Billy for a two week visit, Mrs Trey Gillelle returning from Contisisville with daughter and family, Dr Gillette leaving for Florida, D A Hillstrom on business in New York City, Mrs H J Long from Warren visiting J F OConnor's home, Miss Carolinte Lane from Buffalo returning home after days with friends, Mr and Mrs N B Schafer of Cleveland visiting yesterday, Lewis as Evie visitor, Mrs Bina Carratt returning from June.
Dorcas class of the Methodist church held a regular meeting at 42 members hosted by Mrs. B S Lewey on West Fredrick street. Mrs Stephen Brooks led devotion followed by business. They reported a strong “unraveling basket” sale, voted to plant flowers for Easter, and named Mrs Frank Schrader chair of the nominating committee. Ruth Wetmore was presented a farewell gift as she prepares to move to California. Refreshments were served by hostesses including Mrs Ralph Fogle and Miss Ola Young.
Mrs. Estella Reynolds was reappointed president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a meeting held last evening at the VFW home on West Washington Street. Officers re-elected included Alpha Spencer junior VP Florence Amy chaplain Nellie Hittleberger trustee. Newly elected officers were Sonlay on senior VP Dora Quinlisk treasurer Dr Alice Bo conductor Jessie Haskell guard. A two-member class was initiated and installation of officers is planned at the next meeting in two weeks.
Plans were laid for a rummage sale to be sponsored by the New Era club of the Presbyterian church on April 22 and 23 with location to be announced. The May mothers and daughters banquet was also arranged. Miss Louise Whiteley led the devotional period and Miss Hazel Merker discussed passages from Five Nations. Refreshments followed, provided by Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Mason Rumbaugh, and Mrs. Winifred Sutton.
A retro Easter dessert guide describes making Jelly Roll Panache from a Jelly Roll Cake. It details a red jelly filled roll with whipped cream and berries, plus instructions to bake a thin batter in a shallow pan, roll with filling, and chill overnight for serving.
Trading on the stock market today remained at the year’s lightest level with narrow price fluctuations. Bonds were mixed. Wheat rose over a cent per bushel. futures in coffee sugar cocoa hit new lows. Cotton eased and rubber gained. business news broadly favorable though auto and construction reports showed slight gains. Police officer hero saves stepdaughter but loses a car and dog in a house fire.
A two story frame house at 3723 Brandes Street was destroyed by fire. Firefighters and a 80 year old woman, Mrs. Mary Brzezinski, were overcome. Neighbors carried her to safety before aid arrived. she is in serious condition from smoke inhalation.
Borough council gave a multi paragraph ordinance on first reading authorizing a half mile sanitary sewer line in Rouseville. Construction is expected to begin soon after final readings are completed at upcoming meetings.
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