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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR mentions Corry area and Hess topic with unclear context. Reading shows a brief item focusing on a local figure or event tied to the Hess name, but details are obscured by damaged text and missing lines. Further readable material needed for precise headline and summary.
Mr and Mrs HR Briggs of Corry RD 4 announce the marriage of their daughter Myrna to Roscoe Robertson son of Mr and Mrs William F Robertson of Waterford. The quiet ceremony was performed by A B Timms pastor of Beaverdam Methodist Church at his Elgin home Saturday evening. The couple will reside in Waterford.
The Corry area fills its pages with wedding announcements and social updates. Joe Pain and Miss from Pittsburgh planned for April 27 while Ruth Lockrow weds Ronald Livingstone in Wesleyville, and Miss Rosemary Carney marries Conrad Zentis in Erie. Other notices span anniversaries, birthday wishes, and civic events as locals prepare for May 6 concerts and Rotary talks.
A lively program hosted by Mya LR featured Tiffany and her piano class with Sidney Nobps as MC. Readings and music included numerous student performers, instrumental trios, duets, and vocal numbers, showcasing careful preparation and a festive community spirit at 40 South Center Street.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Hankin of Gary B.D. 1 Mrs Hankin formerly Agnes McGrany. Earlier, a daughter joined Mr and Mrs Clifford Crocker of Union City F. D. 2 on Monday afternoon, Mrs Crocker formerly Marian Burroughs. The note mentions a ward teacher in Olean and an unusual treat.
Fairwing sorority members enjoyed a salon demonstration at Mei JC’s home on Wes Smith Street. René Carlynn club mentor spoke about choral speaking as guest J. Donald Watson presented. Refreshments served as about fifteen members attended. a science segment covered electrical terms and notable scientists.
Early wound care advice urges cleaning scratches and blisters with San-Cura Soap and applying San-Cura Ointment. The text promotes antiseptic ointment for healing sores, burns and skin irritations and lists price and availability from druggists.
A St Elizabeths parish card party is planned for Thursday evening at the parish hall on West Pleasant Street. The event features auction and contract bridge with prizes of five hundred dollars and proceeds benefiting parish piety workers.
In Paris a barely documented claim credits the earliest automobile to being built around 1760. The notice notes Fence as a pioneer in automobile development and mentions a finil French cat reportedly driven by stow entities.
The district moved to approve a $160,602 budget for 1940 41 with four proposed ways to trim costs. Officials voiced support for reducing the mill rate and maintaining school operations while awaiting year end guidance. The plan includes a May open public inspection and eventual adoption. Local officials reassured residents the budget will undergo public scrutiny and be finalized this year.
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