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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1939
Page
5
A brief local notice records observance of Rights Day at Leitis with community leaders urging participation and reflection on civil liberties. Organizers call for peaceful proceedings and inclusive participation across groups.
Mrs W B Gibson hosted the Mor D Phun club Tuesday at her Mottsirestal home. Guests Mrs John Drobe heck and Miss Dorothy Atm attended. After a business session, members played Chinese checkers and a contest with awards to Mrs Wallyr DeJean and Miss Myra Hasrouck. A spring themed dinner followed and the club will meet again in two weeks.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Marjory Chamberlain of Sherman to William More of French Creek. Ceremony held Saturday at 7:50 p.m. at United Brethren Church in Corry with Rev. H. Rey Harris officiating. Bride attended by Ruth Matteson. groom by Alfred Benham. The couple reside at French Creek.
Deputy President Mrs. Blanche Hillier led the installation of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge officers for the coming year with Alma Erickson as past noble grand and Josephine Place as noble grand. The event included a luncheon, with guests from Waterford and Union City and a program of formalities and floral tributes.
Two hundred grade school girls took part in the Hasler egg hunt at City Park sponsored Tuesday afternoon. Prizes went to Bernice Sorensen fifth grade Concord school first, Clara Giscoma sixth grade Concord second, and Mary Bloss fifth grade Junior elementary third. the event had been postponed a week due to bad weather.
A style review will be presented by the Keefe Johnson shop of Brie with Miss Marie Keefe formerly of Corry in charge as the card party type sponsored at Ue Hertel Lawrence at Brie ly the L. C. B. A. Thursday evening. Several from Corry are planning to attend the party.
Clifton M. Howard leads Commandery No. 1 of the Knights Templar in Glar enep. officers installed include R. Lawrence Davison as veth log roman den and W. 2hwail Houghtn as captain general. Frank T. Babbit as recorder and Wish J Edwardis as secretary. Also present were Mrs H Wright and others. committees led by Mrs Ralph A Fogle and Mrs Charles Davide. Ward Billey attended from Union City.
Corry Masons from Jamestown New Mexico gather for an open lodge meeting with 18 visiting members from several lodges across 11 states. Attendees include Orién di Hiljhrs, W. Whitehead, Robert Brown, A. L. Cofrei, B. S. Jonson, Harald Sweet, Halden, Percy Corbin, Merle Seintyre, Witfunl Pamowy, and S. H. Skinner, among others.
Mrs Austin will preside at the Erie County Federation meeting of the Women’s Clubs to be held in Erie Mayard. The session will begin at 4 a.m. Speakers include Judge Sart, MC Sofrel, and other prominent Pennsylvania women officers of the State Federation.
The Corry Woman's Club hosted a spring themed card party at the American Legion home on North Center Street. Fourteen tables for auction bridge and contract bridge anchored the event with prizes awarded to Mrs. CLS Bentley and several other winners. Refreshments followed, served by a committee including Mrs. Ernest W. Schayler and others.
Bunny Berigan and his orchestra to headline a semi formal Evie Dance at Sir Mary’s Auditorium on Wednesday evening April 26. The event features a lively swing program from 8 to 11:30 with Berigan’s band performing several selections. A Berigan group from the orchestra will lead a set following an east-city engagement.
An unspent ye gotional pobhurs ted oy Ming Bernice Lines opened the meeting of the Collen Tanks life last evening at home on East Frederick street. Arthus Barton president presided at a routine business session. A Bible contest was led by Mrs. C. H. Nichols. Later a social meal was served with assistance from Mr Mable Jones, Briggs, Mrs Ernest Rogers and OT. Robins.
Dorcas Class members held their annual tureen dinner in the church parlors. The committee in charge included Mrs Ray Walford Miss Blanch Mack Miss Mamie Mack Mrs Harold Rauschen and Mrs Howard Swanson. A brief business session was followed by a social period.
Early morning vaudeville bill features Nick Lucas at the Columbia Theatre in Wie of Mich Lous with The Plalinue Blowries. Jevine and cast present a touring act including radio songs and stage numbers. Also listed is an Erie Theatre engagement with an all girl cast of entertaining variety figures.
Mr and Mrs Donald Wilcox were honored at a Swot group gathering in Allends last evening celebrating their anniversary. The event included a repast buffet and a birthday moment for Mr Wilcox with many gifts and a courteous reception by an attentive server.
A long recipe-style passage explains buttercream icing methods and color options. It covers beating butter with sugar, thinning with cream, and achieving glossy textures. It notes using vegetable coloring in liquid or paste forms, plus a mocha decorate option and a pink icing method with meringue-like whites and jelly.
Demand moderate on Pittsburgh wholesale produce market with apples steady several varieties and prices shown for lettuce onions cabbage and sweet potatoes. Louisiana shipments and stock data appear alongside beef cattle hogs and sheep prices from Buffalo and New York trading notes and mixed commodities.
Harrisburg district announces 164 cabins across thirteen state forest parks and recreational areas available for rent from Sunday noon to the following Sunday noon. Rates range one to three rooms from $1 to $25 weekly, with advance payment required. Furnishings included. occupants provide linens and cooking ware. Information on location and availability available through the Harrisburg office.
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