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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
5
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Professor William Powers of the Polish National College at Cambridge Springs spoke at the Weekly dinner meeting of the Corry Rotary Club on "Scientific Methods of Thinking." He analyzed facts and truth, with a portion on psychological causes of biases, urging more scientific living. Several local residents and guests attended, including Mrs Powers and Rev Hewit.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Leon Van Tassel's home to arrange a patriotic tea for Tuesday April 29 at the United Brethren church. Mrs. Floyd Johnson was named tea program chairperson. Attendees discussed attending the Bradford regional convention May 1 and 2 at the First Methodist church with the theme The Child in the Mist.
The Lillian Guild of the thn Manuel Episcopal church met at Mrs Matthews home with sixteen members and one guest. They planned a rummage sale to be held at Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday May 16 and 17, with other business discussed. Light refreshments were served.
Young Democrats of Erie present the three act comedy drama M Liss at Academy High School in Erie. The Western setting in Smiths Pocket features directed by William Rex Bond, a noted stage actor. Tickets are on sale and attendance is expected from Corry and other areas.
Impressive ceremonies were held at the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge in the IO C F hall as new officers were installed for the coming year. Mrs. Lyds Zimmerman of Erie, district deputy president, led a staff of officers. Mrs. Wesley Seamens named noble grand. Mrs. Peter Russell past noble president. Mrs. John Trostle vice grand. Mrs. Mac Camstrike R.S.N.G.. Mrs. Claude Place, Howard Loveland G.. Mrs. O. K. Auer L.S.W.G.. FE. Hepler conductress. Mr. George Besson warden. Mrs. Geo. Keefe chaplain. Miss Rosemary Auer inside guardian. Mrs. Harvey Loveland outside guardian. Mrs. Russell received roses from the judge for her work as noble grand. Guest speaker Mrs. Lillian Johnson, district deputy, from Chautauqua county, was introduced. Attendees came from Union City Findley Lake Sugar Grove and Erie. A salad lunch with spring decor followed for about sixty attendees.
The marriage of Miss Josephine A. Pollack and Paul Sheldon, both of Corry, occurred at Clymer, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening. Attendants were Miss Marian Pollack of Union City and Robert Wickwire of Corry. The bride works at Hoenes confectionery. the groom is employed by Acro Supply Company.
Mrs Harold Patterson read the paper Women in the News to the MB club gathered at Mrs Vincent Andersons West Pleasant Street home last evening. Mrs George Andpus presided as a brief business session was held and plans were made for the next meeting on April 18 at the Playhouse Theatre.
Miss Root hosted the Impossible Eight Club at East Booth street with two tables of briefzy. Prizes were won by Mrs. C. V. Huth and Mrs. Joseph Bean. The club plans to meet again on Tuesday April 29 at Mrs. George Koester’s home on West South street.
The Treon Society gathered at Miss Elizabeth Lunston's Park Street home for an evening of sewing and reading to support the Red Cross. A brief business meeting was held, with Mrs Lapscon and Mrs J A Louiston assisting with a luncheon. The group plans another meeting on April 28 at Mr Martearet Olds's home on East Frederick Street.
Townsend Club No 1 members and friends enjoyed a maple sugar party in the club room. Plans were made for a card party on April 29 with a request that members or friends bring papers or magazines for collection by Mrs. A. M. Briggs.
Mrs M Ray Greene hosted her bridge club at her East Wayne Street home. Guests included Mrs Lee Withillesey of Detroit and Mrs Guy Simons, who won the evening’s award. Mrs J Hubert Heerlein will host the next meeting in two weeks at her North Center Street home.
A chaotic listing shows NBC CBS and MBS airings with times and hosts including Kay Kyser, Guy Lombardo, Lillian Gish, Benny guest spots, quiz segments and the war coverage. notes vary by hour from morning through late night with multiple stations and programs.
Corry Junior Welfare League met at Miss Isabelle Skinner's home on Wright Street to discuss the annual May party. Dates will be announced later. Members appointed to committees for acts, decorations, orchestra and publicity. the group then sewed for Red Cross and Lost. dessert luncheon followed. Mrs Boorer will host league members on East South Street on April 28.
Fragmentary notes recount Panl Revere as an early public health figure in the United States around 1799. The text mentions his purported role as president of the first Board of Health and hints at a movement toward personal and community cleanliness.
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