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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
5
Members of the Corry Junior Welfare League met at Mrs Boyd Parker’s North Center street home to map plans for the sixth annual May party at the Corry Country Club on May 6. President Mrs J Fred Kibley appointed committees for programs decorations publicity tickets and entertainment for the semi formal social event.
Eighteen Philathea Bible class members were entertained last night at Mae Howard's Euclid Street home. Mrs. B. Thomas was honored on her birthday. Mrs. Barton Smith led the business session with the class. Mrs. George Thomas led an inspiring lesson followed by entertainment.
The Corry Woman's Club will host a yard party April 18 at the American Legion home on North Center street with a special door prize and refreshments. Mrs. Ernest W. Schuyter is general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Horton J. Davis and Mrs. L. B. Banks. Call to reserve.
The Opportunity Club held its tureen dinner at the Presbyterian hall with officer participation led by President Walter Hulvbepe and Mrs Cox among others. A fine program featured piano acts by Miss Phyilis Lindsley and Martha Hultberg, with Carl and Donal Caroti on piano. Mrs Harold Patterson won an award and committees and plans for the year were discussed.
Mrs W W Hammond was elected president of the Corry Council of Republican Women at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs HA Gilbert on West Church Street. Officers include Mrs Wallace Young as first vice president, Mrs Hartlet Clough second vice president, Mrs Albert Miller treasurer, and Mrs Mildred Dawson secretary. Mrs Walter Peake named director. FR S Dewey gave a talk on the Teachers Tenure Act, while Mya PS Austin reported on acts of legislation. Two solo performances entertained, refreshments served, and the next meeting is set for March 8 at the home of Mrs Hammond.
The Junior class at Ute High School plans a Thursday prom with a banquet at the Hotel Corry. Senior and junior class presidents will speak, followed by remarks from Principal Howard J Sheen and Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey. William Myers will introduce the prom program. Breddig showers will provide the evening’s music.
At St Bernard's Parish Easter Monday supper, 325 guests were served by the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association. Tables featured cut flowers as centerpieces. Mrs Finyd Black chaired the event, which was a success. After the meal, Dingo played and the cake, won by Miss Phyllis Houghton, was given away.
The installation of officers for Jonathan Lodge No. 685 will be conducted tomorrow evening by District Deputy Grand Master Merry Heron of Phillipsville with his installing team. The Committee In charge of torments, led by Glen Gates, is asked to be at the meeting location by 7 AM.
The Brokenston Witley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will not send delegates to the Continental Congress opening in Washington D C The congress opens on Monday and runs through the week declines announced today
Catholic Daughters of America Gott Conception No 85 sponsors bingo in Knights of Columbus room Friday evening. Mrs Paul Phelps and Miss Mary Sullivan hostesses, forge crowd expected.
Readable notes cover restaurant site talk on North Center street, the Pantry project, and Baxter Camry. Local social items list Mr and Mrs Danl Darling and others at St Edward's supper, occupations, school moves, weddings, baptisms, and a Liberia missionary voyage by Rev and Mrs Miller. Community updates include Parlor parades, Easter dress trends, shop chatter, and senior events at Meadville area.
Wholesale market reports show demand slow with fruits and vegetables varying. Apples and cabbage steady with several varieties and crates offered. potatoes and lettuce mixed, while cattle and calves prices move modestly. Pittsburgh beef and lamb quotes drift, with a general market uptick in New York stocks later in the day.
Fragmentary sale notice lists an address Copel ave 27 at SS-101 with unclear item descriptions. Readable fragments suggest a local sale listing but details are missing.
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