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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1940
Page
5
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Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Fox Industries and future rise in venture funding. No clear date or location. Core named entities are Fox Industries and venture capital context.
Superintendent H Blair of Warren will address the Columbus Parent Teachers Association Tuesday evening. He will show two reels of pictures and the program is said to be of special interest to the men. All parents are urged to attend. A lunch will follow. Mr and Mrs Charles Wales and Mrs Glenn Donaldson motored to here Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thomas entertained employes of the Thomas Motor Company and their wives at a Saturday benquet at Hotel Carry ag. Twenty five guests enjoyed a fine dinner at 7. Entertain ment was provided by the Smith family of Erie. Clayton Turner, Frank Wise and Delos Ayers received diplomas after Chevrolet Authorized Mechanics exams. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leven Thomas, Mr and Mrs R C Jackson, Mrs Sadie Thomas, and many others with Mr Dick Green present.
The Rebekah Lodge No. 140 was instituted June 10 1884 and, two years into its citywide existence, has kept strong membership and active charity. Notable members include Mae Carntke Gertrude Munger and Anna Gallanhe. The lodge meets the first and third Tuesdays at TOOF hall and supports orphan education and home care.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA plans a donation and rummage sale this Saturday to furnish and equip the First Avenue recreation center. Residents are urged to donate furnishings and dishes, with gifts delivered to the rooms or to any auxiliary member. The city has been divided into districts for a systematic canvass, and over 400 appeal letters have been mailed to secure public support.
Corry representatives from Archie W. Thompson Post No 264 attended the Northwestern Counties Council of the VFW spring conference held in Bradford. Delegates included Mr and Mrs G G Reynolds Dr and Mrs Merls Amy Mrs Mary Jackson Mr and Mrs William Liston Mr and Mrs William Bly and Mr and Mrs Floyd Black among others. Senior Vice Commander Leo Muersch dopher of Phillipsburg and other officers were present with posts from Erie Crawford Venango Warren Clarion Elk Pardee and McKean represented.
Miss Mildred Swift daughter of Mrs Blanche Swift united with Sherley D Spring son of Mr and Mrs Everett Spring of Erie in a Wayne Street Methodist Church ceremony. Rev Homer B Davie officiated. Attendants were Miss Bernice Swift and Everett Spring Jr ushers Harold Jackson and Charles Bunting. The couple will reside at 618 East 28th Street Ge ne. The bride attended Academy High School and worked at Kyle Wear Shirt Company. the groom, a graduate of Erie Technical High School, is employed by Wells Dry Cleaners.
A stream of social notes records Mr and Mrs Meira Casler visiting relatives in the city, Mrs Allen Spearer returning from Jamestown, and Mrs Leon McNerney and daughter Clara from Titusville visiting friends. Helen Morrell and brother Carlinn depart for Philadelphia for sister Hagel Morrell eye surgery, with further notes on Mrs Dallas Smiley and husband’s southern trip. Others include visits by Mr and Mrs Bo Gable in Erie to relatives, Miss Mary O’Hare returning to Akron, and outings to Buffalo and Washington. Several residents, including Miss Ruth Lanston and Miss Virginia Williams, are mentioned with guests from Paris and Chile and students resuming studies at Western College for Women after spring vacation.
A sou born Saturday evening at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs John Broughton of Third Avenue. Mrs J Broughton formerly Miss Julia Ann Cote. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Menion Church of Corry R D 20h. Corry hospital Saturday. Live market and a good one awaits in the Cluvalted Want Ads. Dia 98-03 today.
Local notes list Marshorn Gale's visit in Erie to rebend Spencer Company classes. Several residents were seen traveling to Warren Meadville and Cambridge Springs for visits and family gatherings. People such as Mrs. BR. L. King and Miss Margaret Dane King joined Mrs. R. G. Dawson and Mrs. A. L. Smith on trips.
Miss Virginia Mier Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Henry Anderson of Manchester Road Parrying and Donald Nystrom son of Mr and Mrs A E Nystrom of Plum Street Evie were married at the Swedish Mission church in Erie on Saturday The Rev Oskar Molinder officiated The bride a Patr howe High School graduate works at Anderson Pattern Works The groom a Strong Vincent High School graduate owns Talon Inc They plan to reside on Old Dutch Road Fairview after April 15.
Mr and Mrs Frank Prey celebrate fifty years of marriage with a family gathering at 535 Main Street Dunkirk. Daughters Lucille Desmond of Dunkirk and Mavel Shread of Exe, son Marion Prey of Dunkirk, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren attend. The couple married in Gorly Pa and have long ties to Dunkirk and Beak locomotives.
A card party to be hosted at St Elizabeths Hall Wednesday evening begins at 8 o clock. Committee members include Miss Margaret J O Hare chairwoman Miss Jennie Blelyack Miss Elizabeth Webat Nis Clark Levd Mrs William Hagel and Miss J R Kinley. Miss Rebecca Bell was a weekend guest at Clarensen Pennsylvania.
An old Virginia style candlelit Southern supper described with a sit-down table setting, square dancing, and singing. The menu includes Scalloped Oysters, Old Virginia Spoon Bread recipe, Hot Sally Lunn, and biscuits with notes on white versus yellow cornmeal and serving hints. Betty Crocker recipe letters offered for other dishes.
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