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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference a troop outing with spies and Walter, mentions detention of a unit and uncertain outcomes. The readable items suggest an outing on the 18th and some routine activity. details are unclear and names are partially obscured.
An enjoyable meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church, held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Melvin McElroy’s home on South Center Street, featured a short business session, reveal of the mystery sisters for next year, and exchange of gifts. The hostess, with several helpers, served salad and dessert to about thirty members. Also noted were visits by Lyle Wilcox and Merle VanCsite of Cony to the Krepps at Franklin Oil City.
Ten members of the VEW Auxiliary of Bradford formed a delegation to the north western counties council meeting held in Bradford yesterday. Guests included Mrs G Reynolds and others. Dinner at Hotel Emery preceded a regular meeting led by Mrs Alice Jones. The next meeting will be in Erie in July. A chutney relish dressing suggestion for salads was noted.
A list of locals traveling for family events and duties. Mrs Veronicka Drobneck and Patrick McCarthy head toward Detroit for a wedding. Rehean travels to Pittsburgh for a Northwestern District Secretaries meeting. Michael Guadagno, Charles Guadagno, and Mrs Louis Varasso go to Jamestown for an operation. Mary Loveland returns to Corry from Bradenton and resumes studies at Allegheny College. Mr and Mrs Tobias depart for Dayton with relatives. Mrs James MacIndes and Mrs Ann Tits cut a Birmingham trip short.
The article describes Cory High School seniors and juniors hosting a prom banquet at Hotel Corry with 141 attendees enjoying a turkey dinner in yellow and white decorations. Grant Cogan chaired the junior group. speeches by Albert Pax Ol Bracken Jr W W Myers. entertainment by Miss Crowell and a steel guitar. dancing from 5:30 to 12:40 PM with Herbie Johnson orchestra.
A dense listing of radio programs across NBC Red NBC Blue CBS and MBS networks for the evening and Saturday uses, including Alec Templeton Bing Crosby Lucille Manners Tallulah Bankhead and Tobacco Road Hollywood premiere, with a scattered timetable of times, shows, and locations such as Lincoln Highway Waldorf Eddie Cantor luncheon and Jamaica horse race.
An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claiming they cleanse kidneys to remove waste from the blood and relieve mysterious aches and backaches. It urges demand in stores at 50 cents and also advertises Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at 25 cents.
The ceremony took place Friday April 6 at the Lutheran parsonage in Isal Plage with Rev Elmer Olsen officiating. Attendants were Adrien Lammers and John Brophy. After a wedding supper at Hotel Stanley the couple left for New York City. Mrs Hastings Jones and Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillette plan a visit to Indiantown Gep Pa then future visits to Connellsville. John F Geiger of Washington DC arrived to spend the weekend with his parents in East Smith Street. A note explains Apepines Herbes as finely chopped herbs used to season foods.
A historical ad touts a new improvised treatment for alcoholism promising a week or less to shorten the cure. It pledges genuine results without a fake two day fix and invites readers to contact The Shadyside Sanitarium at 6309 and 681 MARCHAND ST Pittsburgh PA or call EMerson 9380 for literature and information.
Bergman of Baltimore and Mrs Ida Bergman of West Seving Street plan a motor trip to Jamestown to celebrate Ida Bergman's Fourth Birthday. Locals Homer Reagle J R Deaving A J Scheppner and others from Union City Pennsylvania Electric staff attend a farewell party at Hunters Lodge in Brie for H G Hickling leaving the district. Mrs Marty Alexander travels to Sherman Nebraska to visit Dr and Mrs HS Edmuin.
Mrs Clare Capwell entertained a small gathering at her East Main street home last night honoring Mrs Leo Howlett. Bowling team members attended and presented gifts while the hostess served a salad course.
A son born Wednesday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs George Barr of Spartinsburg Road 1. Mrs Barr formerly Anna Grange. A daughter born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Locey of Corry Route 3. Mrs Lovey formerly Ruth Adame.
A dated kitchen note suggests warming leftover biscuits or bread in hot beef fat and serving atop creamed meats or vegetables for a quick meal. It advises quick dipping in hot fat, layering with creamed foods, and baking about 18 minutes until heated through. For ham, rub with brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, baste with orange juice during baking for a glossy finish.
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