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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1940
Page
5
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Fresh fruit tarts described with peach or blackberry fillings in baked pastry shells. Directions cover lemon juice, sugar, almonds, whipping cream, and mint garnish, plus chilling and assembly steps for an elegant summer dessert.
Personal notices mention upcoming nuptials and relocations around Corry. Kenneth Bogardus and wife plan to move into Blair apartment. Leon Pringles purchases a Cape Cod house on Franklin Street. Scott Johnson and family move to East Congress Street. Walter Kittleberger attending the 80th Division Reunion in Bluefield West Virginia. many locals attend Seton Hill alumnae events and summer outings at Canadohta Lake.
A string of social items from Bouton and nearby areas lists visits and stayed with relatives. D Armbuy Hillstrom visits Corry area for Corry Jamog Manufacturing interests. Mrs Walter Plum in city for new daughter, William Gould family on Sums met street. Other notices include Mr and Mrs Gretzler returning to McKeesport after Findley Lake trip and Margaret Bower's Williamsport visit with her parents. Percy Goldfinch of Youngstown now in city visiting relatives. Guy Butters, interning at North Warren State Hospital, visited his mother. Albert Childs and Lynn Campbell traveled through Meadville East Brady and Tiowest Dam. Wallace MacMurray and Pittsburgh guests stayed with Leon Prinele on Franklin Street.
A historical note explains that red green and blue lights are most easily distinguished by the eye day or night. It emphasizes the importance of light brightness and color variety to aid visibility across different parts of a field.
The ceremony united Miss Anne Delellis and Osil Chiricuzio at St. Peter's Church Mt Carmel conducted by Rev Fr Maine. Attendants included Mary Chiricuelo as maid of honor and Dominic Falcone as usher. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a postnuptial gathering at the groom's parents in Corry. The couple will reside on First Avenue.
Society girl on air elty Booksher perches jauntily. Sue aims for a sly sneer on NBCs Ellen Randolph. Merry Macs get a job, though amid miscues the band riffing with Cat Hoff reads music. Ustems voices and rattles through vocal parts. Weight cites ten pounds per wil Nol.
Mrs William Daniels hosted a gathering at her West Plessant Street home honoring her. Guests included Mrs Joseph Hasbrouck Miss Jewel Hashrouck and Mrs Glenn Betts. Prizes were won by Mrs Glenn Betts Mrs Robert Brockman Miss Mildred Anderson and Miss Jewel Hashrouck.
Pleasant surprise as Mr. and Mrs. Oberman celebrate ninth wedding anniversary at home hosted by friends. Attendees include Mortis Bernstein, Phillip Zalmneck, Norman Edinger, Russell Mall, Lena Cohen, Sarah Zalaneck, Nathan Reich, and David Reich. A lunch was served after the gathering.
A late evening delighful party at Why Finn O's Home honored Miss Marian Berry, with Miss Helen Berry and Mrs. Prank Herberg as hosts. Cards and awards given to Mrs. Richard Myrton and Mr. George Koextner. guests included Paul Pholye, Mrs. Are Uhat Scheppner, Edward Berry, Thomas Burkhart, Claude Frulick, and others.
Band Auxiliary to sponsor a park social linked to a concert by the Corry Band. A planning meeting will be held at Mrs Harold Rawisher's Marion Street home Friday evening to finalize arrangements. Eight members attended the last meeting at 20 East Main Street with a social hour following the business session.
Betty Sheriff ofillsville wed Ralph E Jordan son of May and Stella Jordan Green land at the Methodist parsonage 609 Weel Pleasant treeG. Rev P L P Hames officiated as witnesses James Witherspoon served as best man. The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and American Beauty roses. The couple will reside at 4216 Pinehurst Avenue.
A group of sixteen relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Merker to celebrate the birthdays of Jackie Merker and Mrs Harold Fredlund of Jamestown. Refreshments were served and gifts were given, with out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs Walter Fredlund and Mr and Mrs Predhund.
Raymond Manufacturing Company staff enjoyed an outing at Mareresan Beach on Cenadohte Lake. The event featured boating and swimming with a seaside supper and evening outdoor activities for attendees.
A first grader seeks a smart dress for the first day of school. The choice depends on whether someone buys or makes it. Inexpensive materials and chic styles are shown, including a blue serge sailor dress with separate collar and bolero, a challis rock with braid, and a wool plaid bolero sail dress with tuck-in blouse and Peter Pan collar.
In New York a bustling night unfolds with screenings at the Star Theater featuring Kenny Baker and Frances Langsford in Hit Parade at 1830 while Uncle Bara presents Comba Round the Mountain. Nearby districts report tenement living remains a major urban issue affecting roughly half of the city’s half million residents, with many in substandard housing.
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