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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1940

Page

5

Corry and area gossip highlights actors and announcements

Personal mentions span Hollywood links, marriages, and moves. Robert Sterling in a remake of Bad Girl draws attention. Norma Bennett from Corry appears in Zara Bull at Michigan while plans for a St Barnabas sale, local honors, and civic drives unfold. noted are anniversaries, church events, and students returning to studies amid spring forecasts and cherry blossoms.

Othe Jong Pittsburgh Hollywood Pennsylvania New Castle Robert Sterling William G. Hart Hub Hart Chicago Henry Miler Corry Meadville Brileé Smith Uockworms Vincent Sheean Ethel Barrymore Gerry Carlo Dominic Pirro Carl Pirro Myr Ue Street Norma Bennett C. F. Bennet Zara Bull Lydia Mendel Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Miss Bennett Caet Jute Lar Sohy Belmont Miss Larson Phi Beta Kappa North East High School Duciitorium St. Barnabas Lake Erie Iegal Ephespal Church Ruth Sandbere Regal W. Gustavson ErlecEhursday Htis Bethard Whiteley Bear Lake Warren Weighsville Jamestown Youngaville Syricane University B. Haydn Martha Marie Hawkins Alfred Pag Brynolfton Myrtle Kysan Dorothea Brockman California Pennylvania Erie County Maynaret Kovach Valentine Mi Cenark Gary John Boryk Corry Y Wilminston Margaret Barthiine

Fashion talk and society notes at College Club event

Mrs Jean McElroy led a fashion lecture and demonstration at a College Women's Club gathering in West Pleasant discussing current styles and correct dress. Guests and assistants from local clubs attended, with refreshments and arranged appointments, while members organized the event and hosted guests. Several local residents and visitors were noted for travel, visits, and attendance, along with a memorial reference to a deceased relative of Mrs Perry Akatm.

W. W. Hammond Dallas Smiley Jane Muthelen N. L. Bogden Mary Jourdier Joseph Guinion Russell Haag Ola Young Peck M. T. Allred Margaret O'Hare Mra Guy Abbey Agnes Wilson B. B. Hawking J. Hubert Hee

Charles Kinley Honored by Raymond Employees

Raymond Manufacturing Company machine shop workers honored veteran Charles Kinley on his 70th birthday and retirement after 21 years. A dinner in the Hotel Derry’s pirate dining room featured attendants Carl Gustafson Merritt Hunt Alvert Anderson Gus Eder Pred J Weaver Paul Brynolfson Joseph Hajek Kenneth Loveland Walter Kililebersor Singy Skinner Jack Sawyer Thomas Garrity Arm hus Nesk Walter Bertram Duane Bemis Carlyle Button and Kinley. Gifts were given to the guest of honor.

Charles Kinley Raymond Raymond Manufacturing Company Mr. Kinley Derry Carl Gustafson Merritt Hunt Alvert, Anderson Gus Eder Pred J. Weaver Paul Brynolfson Joseph Hajek Kenneth Loveland Walter Kililebersor Singy Skinner Jack Sawyer Thomas Garrity Arm ‘Hus Nesk Walter Bertram Duane Bemis Carlyle Button Enloe

Union City Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Baker of Third Avenue Union City observe their 50th anniversary quietly due to Mrs Baker s health. The couple long residents were married April 9 1940 by Rev A Carter at the bride s home in Union City.

Union City Willis Baker Third Avenue Baker A. Carter Baptist Church

Bible Class Sextet to Sing at Union City Church Event

The Corry Men Bible class group will sing at a Union City church service at the Church of the Nazarene Mission. A two week series of services is ongoing with planning for a conclusion next Saturday evening.

Union City Corry Church of the Nay

Philothea Bible Class Entertained at Jones Home

Members of the Philothea Bible Class were entertained at a dinner and meeting at the home of Mrs. W. N. Jones on Marion Street last evening. A devotional period and lesson study were conducted by Miss Henry Weakey and a brief business session was held.

Cleveland Joseph R. Ziesenheim North East Perry Akatn Emporlumi Ling Thoma8 Quin Ridgway Hospital Philothea Bible Class Turedo W. N. Jones Marion Street Henry Weakey

Armour Hillstrom Addresses Inquisitors Meeting

Armour Hillstrom spoke at a meeting of the Inquisitors held last evening at Raymond Manufacturing company offices. Mr Hillien gave a talk comparing various manufacturing companies. Thirty employees of the Raymond company attended the gathering.

Armour Hillstrom Inquisitors DB Raymond Manufacturei Illsien Raymond Company

Baptist Church pageant honors ancient Bibles and nuptials

The article notes a church event showcasing Bibles dating back to 1880 with a Latin Testament over 200 years old. It also reports marriages: Miss Erma Matthews of New Castle wed a Reverend, and Miss E Shindledecker of Edinboro married a Reynolds. Guests at Miss Vergtt Trimmer and Ernest Wall’s wedding included Mrs. C. Wolt of Corry.

Corry Erma Matthews Newy Castle Vergtt Trimmer Ernest Wall, Bott of Erle Wolt Corny

Land of Amazons in Ancient Greek Myths and Hunters

Fragmentary text references Greek myths about Amazonian peoples. Mentions women linked to hunting and quarrying, with unclear names and locations. The source appears garbled, limiting precise identification of figures or events.

Amazons Awazohs

Two Churches Vote to Unite in Wider Parish

At a Columbus meeting last night Columine and Spring Creek churches voted to unite into a wider parish but deferred appointing a pastor. Twenty Spring Creek delegates attended while Columbus members were scarce. a merger is expected after April 28 with Dr. Minton and Rev. Waite present.

Columbus Spring Creek Columine Werr Speing Creek Wilon B. Minton Milray John Waite Berkey Clic Hive Minton Bear Take Columbus Spring

Gradale Sorority Holds Evening Meeting at Y M G A

Gradale Sorority members met last evening at the Y M G A recreation rooms on First Avenue for a brief session. Miss Virginia Hyots presided as primus. Mrs. EO. Reneny, club mentor, read two poems April and Myself. Plans discussed for a dinner party at Erle. Next meetings set for Monday April 22 with a Perry Salon or demonstration invite.

Gradale Sorority Y. MG. A First Avenue Virginia Hyots Primus EO. Reneny Erle Perry Salon

Opportunity Club Opens First Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian church held its first meeting of the year at Mrs J W Rickets home on West Prederigk street. Mrs Rozelle, new president, led the business session and appointed committees for the coming year. Members enjoyed social hour and a visiting contestant.

Presbyterian Church J. W. Rickets West Prederigk Walter Auer Douglas Rowlle Harry B. Smith Rozelle Oii He Cluh Rowelle

Mrs Mortis Bernstein Honored by Club

Mrs Mortis Bernstein honored by an A B G club surprise gathering at Norich Center. Attendees included Mrs George Akam and Mrs Walter Dedeu who received awards for games played. Refreshments were served as the group celebrated her upcoming birthday.

Mrs. Mortis Bernstein Harvey Lovelid Fthel Matthews Bernstelty

First of Series of Gardening Lessons at Wheelock

The Home Extension Group sponsors a Thursday morning session at 9 30 at Mrs Paul Thins home in Wheelock. A representative from Shale tol egw will render the lessons. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend.

Paul Thins Wheelock Ye Home Extension Group Shale Tolegw Atsena

Summer Dishes Shine In Frugal Macaroni Guide

An upbeat kitchen column showcases inexpensive summer meals centered on macaroni and spaghetti with tuna. It includes campfire friendly Spaghetti and Tuna Fish, Creamy Macaroni Gratin, and a robust mention of family-friendly, quick-prep options. It notes travel and local figures briefly in passing.

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