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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
5
Invitations have gone to cowry clubs in nearby towns for an Inter-Club Rotary Meeting here in August. A Corry County Club golf tournament starts at 1 p.m. with a dinner meeting at the Hotel Corry at 6:30 p.m. A fine program is planned expected to draw attendees from surrounding cities and towns.
The Worry Land orchestra under Lionel V. Thorogood will perform a second concert this evening at 8 o'clock in the city park weather permitting. The program mirrors last week's postponed show and aims to draw Corry music lovers to the outdoor event.
Rev Homer B Davis pastor of Wayne Street Methodist church gave a forceful witty address to Corry Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry. The talk inspired reflections on democracy and ancestors. Guests included Burton Laub Herbert Johnson Lloyd McCarvey Erie and J A Noble Corry. Annual meeting plans and Forum for Citizenship arrangements were updated. R S Dewey was appointed to represent the club at the Forum meeting on Tuesday August 6.
Members of the local Parent Teachers Association and City Council attended the northwestern district PTA conference at Hasson Park Tuesday. Seven counties were represented with Corry attendees including Mrs. George Patterson named chairwoman for records and Mrs. M. T Robbins appointed credentials committee member.
The current contract bridge laws will remain in force with no changes in rules or storage. The announcement was made jointly by Willem E Kenney, chairman of the national laws commission, and Ely Culbertson, chairman of laws commission, of the International Contract Bridge League.
Erie visitor WW Pilt Gifford travels home from Smethport while Mrs. Hollie Wing of Hornell attends business matters. Several local residents, including Joovuing, Leo Hoylert and Diana, travel to Bristal Conn for relatives and services. Troop No member Grete Hoylet joins Catholic Daughters of America as others stay in town. Visitors from Pittsburg and Philadelphia outline short stays and trips to New York and New England states for vacations and family gatherings.
The Lake Erie Bible Conference meets at a conference grounds six miles north of State Street Erie on Lake Road. Speakers include Dan Gilbert and Rev R T Ketcham of Gary Indiana. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs C S Monroe and many neighbors as the conference continues through Sunday with worship on Sunday sessions.
Mrs. Million Moses of Marion is described as giving birth this morning at the hospital. The report notes Mrs. Moses formerly Miss Thien Rly and references the slain Mr and Mrs. Ralph Ely in the local area.
Announcement by Mr and Mrs Dale Lillie at Wy party on King street reveals the approaching marriage of Esther Marie Lille to William M Kettering son of Mrs W J Keltering of East Spain. The event will be Friday September 1. Guests enjoyed bridge and games with awards to Mrs Clarence Mixer Mrs Dana McCray and Mrs Kettering. Centerpiece of tais man roses and pastel colors graced the table. Stopil cards concealed in envelopes served as place cards with each guest receiving a corsage. A fine salad and dessert were served to Mrs Paul Elwinger Miss June Elwinger Mrs George Gordoni Mrs Rainhy Mart Mrs Joseph Briskie Mrs Gilbert Reed Mrs George Johnson Mrs Clarence Mixer Mrs Delia Kightlinger Mrs Edward Brigham Mrs George McManon Mrs Merle Besson Mrs McCray Mrs Kettering Miss Mary McFarland Miss Bertha Javisot Miss Dorothy Mixer Miss Jeanette Gord and Miss Lillie.
After a regular meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge last evening a party honored Mrs Wesley Seamens as guest of honor. Chinese skaters furnished entertainment and refreshments were served. Mrs Mae Gamrike presented Mrs Seamens with a gilt on behalf of the Rebekah lodge and the Helping Hand club.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will sponsor a monthly clinic for preschool and children. It will be held Thursday from 9 to 11 at the Municipal building. A physician assisted by Mrs Gro Harper will conduct the examination.
Mor-D-Phun club members held a picnic Tuesday at Bidterkan’s grove east of Corry on the Corry-Spring Creek road. A post picnic gathering honored Mrs. A L Watrous Mrs. Walter Degwat Mrs Dennie Akam Mrs Bertha Campbell Mrs Earl Hasbrouck and Miss Myrna Hasbrouck. Games and visiting filled the afternoon and plans were made for the next meeting August 18 at Rass Grove near Spring Creek.
Mr and Mrs Onliei WLC Marvin of Copyin celebrate fifty years of marriage Sunday August 7 with a family dinner at St Mary’s Community Church. They raised three children Paul, Hugh and a daughter Mrs Beek, with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A garbled recipe fragment details peach dumplings and a peach filled pastry. It lists ingredients like flour water sugar salt shortening and peaches, with steps for making dough, filling with peach slices and jam, sealing and baking. Mentions apple or berry jam accents and serving suggestions with cream.
August 2 Pittsburgh wholesale market shows dull demand for apples and potatoes. Prices for both commodities vary by district, with cabbage, yellows, and sweet potatoes listed in ranges. Nearby livestock and dairy values drift with minor gains in some feeds as trading closes.
Three armed bandits terrorized three Isaly Food Store employees in the North Pay district late last night and escaped with 183 dollars. Police searched the area as investigators collected evidence and questioned staff. Chase teams were dispatched but no arrests reported by press time.
Lord Howard of Penrith aged 50 died last night at Hindnend after a relapse following a failed operation. He served as ambassador to the United States from 1934 to 1930, a period remembered for his diplomatic service.
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