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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

5

Party Honors Mrs John Sheehan at Center Street Event

Mrs Walter McElroy and Mrs Edward Jerome hosted last evening at their Center Street home to honor Mrs John Sheehan. A dessert lunch followed a pink white theme with gifts for the guest. Attending were Mrs William Johnson Jr, Mrs Arthur Pitts, Mrs Aleen Corbin, Mrs Dorr Clark, Mrs A W Cochran, Mrs Marie Dickson, Mrs Higstes, Mrs Sheehan, Mrs McClintock and Miss Jennie Hunt.

John Sheehan Walter McElroy Edward Jerome North Center Street Jon Sheehan Marshall Hughes Sheehan Q. A. McClintock William Johnson, Jr Arthur Pitts Aleen Corbin Dorr Clark A. W. Cochran Marie Dickson Higstes MeClintock Jennie Hunt

Mrs Mable Berry Visits Mother in Buffalo

Miss Mable Berry of Buffalo arrives for an overnight visit with her mother Mrs M J Berry of West Pleasant Street 1, bringing news of family plans and a brief warm reunion in the city.

Mable Berry R. N Buffalo, N X M. J. Berry West Pleasant Street

Sorority Plans New Member Discussion at Home

The M M Sorority of Senior High held last night at Miss Mary Hinman’s Manle Avenue residence to discuss selecting new members for the coming year.

M. M Mary Hinman Manle Avenue

Routine Auxiliary Meeting Brief at West Washington

A Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW held a routine business session at a West Washington street home. After the meeting a social period followed. The August 17 meeting was announced and the current committee includes Mrs. Paul Lines Mrs. C G Reynoles Mrs. A W Rauscher and Mrs Paul Quinnisk. Miss Kathryn Minehan departed for Harrisburg to visit relatives and friends.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The VFW West Washington Street Paul Lines C. G. Reynoles A. W. Rauscher Paul Quinnisk

Social notes and upcoming church talks in Corry

Allan Bennett will speak at the morning services in West Spring Creek and preach at Harbor Hall church Sunday evening in Ernest A.J. Hook’s absence. Corry Grange No. 45 meets Saturday at 9 30 with a program on radio, music, and talks on agricultural radio benefits. Numerous local residents are listed as visiting, traveling, or attending events. Mrs. Marjorie Brooks wedding plans and a variety show honor feature in the community.

Allan Bennett West Spring Creek Ernest A.J .Hook Hers Harbor Hall Corry Grange Gorry Grange No. 45 Warner McCray Shirley Warm

U B Ladies Aid Elects Officers

The United Brethren Ladies Aid Society of Christchurch held its meeting at Mrs. H. Ray Harris home on North Center street. Mrs. Harley Banks was elected president with Mrs. John Banks as vice president, Mrs. H Springstead as secretary, and Mrs. Arthur Fitch as treasurer. Thirty members enjoyed a social period and refreshments followed.

U. B. Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Christchurch H. Ray Harris North Center Street Harley Banks John Banks H. Springstead Arthur Fitch

Great Lakes Tennis Week Opens in Erie with Banquet

Banquet will open National Tennis Week in Erie from August 7 to 12 with speakers Mayor Charles R Barber of Erie Principal John W Ray of the high school and Dr Walter My Black of St Marys among principals. Several Corry players will compete. events include an open house Great Lakes Table Tennis Tournament a beach party and a dance at the Erie Tennis and Country Club.

Great Lakes Charles R. Barber Erie John W. Ray Ast High School Walter My Black St. Marys Lawn Tennis Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania Corry Erie Tennis and Country Club

Tureen Dinner Enjoyed by Friendship Club

Eight members of the Friendship club met at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Edmonds on Liberty Street for a pick nick and afternoon visit. A tureen dinner was served on the porch and plans were made for the next meeting at Mrs. H Bingham's Liberty Street home in three weeks.

Friendship Club Elizabeth Edmonds Liberty Street H. Bingham

Hayes School Reunion Held At Chelton Farm August 1940

The third arms reunion of Hayes school teachers and pupils met Wednesday August 2 at Chelton farm with 100 members from Geneva Ashtabula Wattsburg Spartansburg and Cony. Perry Darrow presided as officers were elected including George Chase president Labome Blakeslee secretary treasurer and EWa Mc Cray publicity. A short program followed the business session with contests and a vote to hold the next reunion the first Wednesday in August 1940 at the same location.

Hayes School Chelton Farm Geneva Ashtabula Bio Wattsburg Spartansburg Cony Perry Darrow George Chase Labome Blakeslee Ewa McCray Lalome Blakeslee Grace Edris Fullom Leo Blakeslee Bert Lillie Ladd Lewis Howard Blakeslee Howard Hammond Velia McCray Fenty Drake Lulu Skiff Leona Grack Peggy Failing Mabel Darrow Ethelyn Chase Jaya Chelton Leon Blakeslee Elton Darrow Philly Wade

Lewis and Culp Reunion Held at Fisk Home

The Lewis and Culp families held their annual reunion on August at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Fisk in East Irving Street. About 85 relatives attended a bountiful dinner at 1 o clock. Officers elected for the next year were Howard Yost president A J Fisk vice president Mrs Stanley Wright secretary and William Watson treasurer. The program included singing prayer by Rev B Amy guitar and clarinet selections recitations by Harold Pagen Marceline Amy and Glade Daugherty and a short talk by B L Amy. Relatives came from EHe Cambridge Springs Lincolnville Trasp City Brown Hill and Wattsburg. It was voted to meet next August at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Yost in Wattsburg.

Lewis A. J. Fisk East Irving Street Howard Yost Stanley ‘Wright William Watson Rev B. Amy Harold Pagen Marceline Amy Glade Daugherty B. L. Amy Ehe Cambridge Springs Lincolnville Trasp City Brown Hill Wattsbury Howard Yocht Wattsburg

N. B. Club Dinner at Greyhound Post House

Members of the N. B. club enjoyed a chicken dinner last evening at the Greyhound Post House west of the city with seating for ten and guest Mrs. Herbert H. Pitch of Endicott. The group was entertained at Mrs. Roschie’s home on West Bend street after a brief business meeting, then spent the evening in games. Refreshments followed with a birthday cake for Mrs. Roschie who received a gift.

N. B Greyhound Post House N. B. Clab Herbert H. Pitch Endicatt, N D.”. Roschie West Bend Street

Wilcox Dugann Nuptials Announced in Germantown

Mrs Olly J Paul of East German town Pa announced the marriage of her niece Miss Honore J Dugann to Robert J Wilcox son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilcox of East Main Street Gerry. The ceremony occurred Monday July 31 at the Immaculate Conception Rectory in Germantown. The groom a 1981 Corry High School and Denison University graduate will reside in Philadelphia where he is employed by the Talon Company.

Talon Company Philadelphia

A Cake To Remember With Variations And Tips

A vintage cake recipe teaches a simple two egg cake with options to turn it into spice or all chocolate by adding spices or melted chocolate. It explains cup shortening, sugar, eggs, flour, milk, and flavorings, plus variations for three layers, cup cakes, and larger whole egg cake with specific bake times and temperatures.

Wales

Pittsburgh Market And Livestock Report August 4

Pittsburgh wholesale produce prices show apples dull cabbage and onions weak with mixed berry and potato notes. Livestock prices remain steady to firm with steers, cows, and hogs varying. dairy market unsettled with creamery prices higher. New York stock market declines sharply amid broad selling.

Pittsburgh West Va Ohio Calif Teeberg Texas Mass U.S Virginia Maryland Corpiers N. J. Cobblers Alabama Georgia North Carolina Cvates Heliers Ehvier Eanners Euhters Jwood East Bufwalg Pittshurgh Newrby Hoorn Uxtris Foujlry Eaays Leghorn Hers Tel Roosters Radk Senger Red Springers Leghorni Springers Turkeys Ducks Geese New York

State housing plan unaffected by bill defeat

Harrisburg reports that Congress will not have an immediate effect on Pennsylvania's low rent housing and clearance programs despite the defeat of the $80,000,000 housing bill. Charles V. Doyle, director of the State Housing Board, stated the programs will proceed as planned.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Charles V. Doyle State Housing Board

Group to probe civil service exams in Harrisburg

Harrisburg August 4 House Speaker Blyond J Turner Republican Delaware announced the formation of a committee to investigate methods of administering state civil service examinations. The joint state government commission will oversee the probe with Representatives O Keefe Al Jeghent William F Shearer Quitberland Wagner and others.

United Press Harrisburg Blyond J. Turner Delaware Robert Lee Jaegls Cumberland Oscar S Tallman Lehigh Clibery Wolfenden Indiana

Forty Arrested in Lancaster Bootlegging Raids

United Press reports that about four dozen men were taken into custody in Lancaster County during a sweep targeting bootlegging. Police and state liquor control agents conducted raids across several sites, with multiple arrests in Lancaster’s Tenderloin district lasting through last night.

Lancaster Joines

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