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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR piece mentions prices and records but lacks coherent details, names, places, or dates. Present readable bits include monetary references and a shed or item tag, but no verifiable event or person to anchor a full summary.
Harvey Smith humor book The Gang's All Here is a playful classbook spoof about Tubby Rankin the 25 year Nostalgia committee secretary and his pushy class reunion lore. It sits beside David Loth Woodrow Wilson study and Heywood Broun collected pieces in a review that blends wit with era politics and culture.
Contained within a wartime discussion, the analysis notes Hitler massing between 750,000 and a million troops for the Balkan drive, with 600,000 already in Romania and Bulgaria. It argues the true risk lies in forcing the Dardanelles and opening a Turkish campaign, threatening the Suez Canal and Mediterranean balance. The choice to strike depends on Yugoslavia and Greece outcomes, plus the pace of German advances.
Pupils of Miss Marian Bennett presented a Friday afternoon piano recital at Mrs. Alfred Huewel’s North Center home. The lineup listed numerous solo and duet pieces by students including Marilyn Canfield Beverly Carmcke Shirley Hicks Margaret Hook Paul Hook Jonny Hook and others, with routines ranging from classical sonatas to modern waltzes and popular tunes.
Planned events unfold with a senior promenade on Thursday April 21 at Cory High School. Junior class hosts invite two hundred guests for a turkey dinner at Hotel Cory, with music, decorations in red and white, and a grand march at 11. The dancing party runs 8 PM to 12:30 AM at the Junior High with Herble Johnson’s orchestra and a featured singer.
Amici Bible Class held a combined business and social session after services at Unite Brethren Church. E B Bush presided with eighteen members and five visitors in attendance. Barley Marsh John Williamson and Hugh Mosher led the committee in charge followed by refreshments.
A lengthy radio schedule details dawn to late night Easter programming across NBC CBS and MBS. It lists pope messages sunrise services refugee children reports and live broadcasts from Vatican Washington and major U S cities with church ceremonies and concert features. The piece also notes arrivals of local visitors and family notices in Warren Ohio Concord Street and related addresses.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ivan Klump of Corry at Corry Hospital on March 5. Mrs Klump formerly Loretta Rupp. A son was also born to Mr and Mrs Richard Warnshuis of East South Street Corry, with Mrs Warnshuis formerly Jessie Valentine.
New York reports on Fifth Avenue Easter promenade with Baslee parade stars and social figures. Mrs. Astor may attend, though critics call it overly commercial. Attendees will wear hats, dresses, and accessories described in vivid 1940s fashion terms as crowds line the avenue to view period costumes and spectators.
Erie county will convene at Union City Saturday evening at eight o'clock for a four union meeting of the district. A delegation from the Corry encampment No. 241 will attend the ses sions, where the Grand Patriarch of Pennsylvania will make an official visit. A dinner will follow the sessions and arrangements are being finalized for an enjoyable gathering with locals from throughout the section.
The Playhouse presents Elmer Rice's Street Scene to Saturday April 10, delivering a tense slice of urban life. The production draws strong audience reaction with gripping scenes and brisk pacing, featuring a cast led by Gyasi and an emphasis on authentic street drama.
A group of eighteen schoolmates surprised Mildred Gates Tuesday evening at her Cory Road home honoring her sixteenth birthday. Music and games were enjoyed, a lunch was served, and Miss Gates was presented with a gift.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a routine meeting to discuss a social card party planned for late April. Mrs. Victor Om and Mrs. 4d Neylon served refreshments after the session.
Keppel Tiffany leads Mansfeld State Pentinarsell avenue events as the city hosts the tenth annual Pi Mu Alpha Shyfonia convention homecoming. Dean Morgan chairs Patra station meetings with Wesleyville president Charles Jacotenm assisting. About one hundred attendees expected. A public concert will be offered at Straughin Hall at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Eve Pape of Pittsburgh arrives in the afternoon to return home after a few days’ visit.
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