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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment mentions football, London origins, and a seaside setting. The readable bits indicate a cryptic football reference tied to a London context, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear event, date, or names.
A tribute was paid to Mrs Frank O Howard of this city at the National Assembly of the Daughters of the American Colonists in Washington D C Last week readers Mrs Pred H Coon Mrs R P Barnes Mrs Grace E Aleoma Miss Hartis Chapman and Mrs John F uhns Erie and Waterford recently returned for the convention Other deceased Fort LeBoeuf Chapter D A C members were Miss Anna Warfel Erie and Mrs William H Parker Waterford at the memorial service
Mrs. WG Barnes will attend as state chairman of citizenship for the Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs. The three day meeting at the Educational Building in Harrisburg runs May 14 to 16 with sessions led by speakers from the General Federation, state agencies, and colleges. A farewell dinner at Zembo Mosque features Harvard professor Dr. C. H. Friedrich speaking on What America Means to Me.
Frank Brooks reports on Townsend District convention held at Meadville April 11. Bronk Brooks announced a similar meeting at Waterford on May 18. A good profit was realized from last evening’s auction sale. Jon Marsh’s orchestra provided dance music during the social hour. A yard party will feature the next meeting’s entertainment.
Dr. R J Ricklett of Erie, a dermatologist, addressed the Rotary Club at Hotel Con ras during Cancer Control Week from the 21st to the 27th. Dr Floklaf joined with photo slides showing cancer cases and treatments as the group prepared for the annual boys and girls week starting April 27. The meeting included a vote on daylight saving time adoption in Corry and plans for the event.
A newborn boy was born this morning at Cow Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Peter Fab of 252 West Washington Direct. The birth notice lists the parents and address in a concise local update.
A Golden Links Class at the Methodist church held a tureen dinner in the church parlors. The organizing committee included Mrs. O J Johnson Mrs Ly K Hixson and Mrs Frank Willie. The class plans another meeting in two weeks at Mrs John Puller’s North Center Street home.
Rev Kuhn delivered a splendid address to Acacia club members at their meeting in the Musonle Temple. His subject was Worship Versus Democracy. During the business session, the club voted to continue daylight saving time.
Mit and Mrs. A. J. Husbrouste of West Wayne Street celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home yesterday. Friends visited and offered cards and wishes. Mrs. Glenn Lophis and daughters Joan Kay and Carol Ann of Follgower New York are in the city visiting the Lapis family.
Miss Dorothy Akam and Mrs WY Sethman hosted a social gathering for Aero Supply company female staff at Miss Akim's West Washington Street home. The event honored brides Molly Berry and Marion Henry with a misc shower including cards and sewing. Prizes went to Miss Patricia Rhynard and Miss Dorris Rickerson. a salad lunch followed for a large group of guests.
A Congregational meeting is scheduled for Friday evening at Columbus Community Church. All subscribers and interested locals are urged to attend as a vote will be taken to extend a call to Rev. Johan Waite to accept the Columbus charge.
Rebekahs sponsor an enjoyable card party last evening at the LO 0 F ball hall with auction and games. Awards went to Mr. Loveland Mrs. Blewart Mrs. Purdy and others. Refreshments were served by committee member Mrs. Russell and associates.
An advertisement touts a home recipe using lemon juice and water to cure rheumatic pain. It urges mixing four drops of lemon with a quart of water and consuming two tablespoons twice daily, promising relief within 48 hours or overnight. The pitch markets Ru-Bie Compound, sold with a money back guarantee by McCandrew Drug Company and local pharmacies.
A recipe outlines browning seasoned beef cutlets then baking them in a deep greased dish with brown gravy. It instructs adding onions carrots and potatoes around the meat, pouring gravy over, and baking at 350 degrees for 1 hour 50 minutes to yield six servings.
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