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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
5
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Democratic Women from this city will attend a picnic to be held Thursday at Glenwood Park in Erie. Mrs Aliee Black has been named chairman of the affair to ensure a most enjoyable event with a chicken supper served at six o'clock. Visiting friends in Elgin for several days. Oscar Irwin returned to his home in Erie County.
Mrs John Carrier was reelected president of the Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren church at a meeting at Mrs John Carolike s home on West Wayne street. Officers reelected include Mrs G T Berg man secretary and new officers Mrs Wilbur Sorenson vice president Mrs Robert Shannon treasurer and Mrs G Barton Smith chaplain. A devotional period opened the session and a social hour followed with 26 members served.
Lawn social at St. Thomas church set for Thursday August 15 with chairmen named for prizes tickets service candy ice cream and refreshments. Ward committees include Mary McEvoy John Sullivan Floyd Black Nell Swan Kate Wewcombe Arthur Pitts Mayme Carlburg Pred Hannan Dorothy Peterson and others assisting. Rev Arthur F. Leon serves as general chairman overseeing parish and youth committees.
Corry dancers buzz over Glenn Miller and his dance band appearing at Celoron Park New Pier ballroom on Saturday evening. Miller credits Meadowbrook Glen Island Casino Bluebird records and NBC broadcasts for his rise to America’s No 1 band. He says hard work and concentration were essential to create the act. Scores from Corry plan to hear the popular jazz favorite.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Claire Post of Spartansburg. Mrs Post is formerly Florence Hall.
Corry C. D. of A members will attend the annual retreat of the Catholic Daughters of America at Mercyhurst College in Erie. The event runs August 23 at 8:30 p.m. to August 25 at 4:00 p.m. Those attending should call Mrs. Leo Hoylen by August 21.
Mr and Mrs Cyrus L Luce of Coldwater Michigan announce the marriage of their daughter Elma Elizabeth to John Harold Castor Jr son of Mr and Mrs John J Castor of 42 East Frederick Street Toledo Ohio The ceremony took place January 26 1940 in Toledo Ohio They will reside in Angola Indiana after September 15 with Mr Castor a student at Tri State College
ANN SHERIDAN recalls director Lloyd Bacon pushing for a dramatic fadeout in Honeymoon for Three. She notes George Brent seemed self conscious but delivered. a script clerk timed their on screen kiss at 56.2 seconds, a record for Warner publicity.
Miss Elizabeth Stroup, bride-elect to Alton Rishon of Titusville, was honored at a West Wayne Street party last evening in a miscellaneous shower. Guests included Miss Virginia Buchomner, Miss Shoup, and Mrs. Edwin Keppel who won awards. the hostess served a dessert snitch to several attendees and the guest list included Mrs. Paul M. Bryndtson and others. The party concluded with plans and a ten day visit to Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York City by several guests.
A New Generation of the M. M. Sorority will be selected tomorrow evening at 8 at Miss Mary Helene Hillstrom's home on East Congress street. New members will be introduced Monday evening the 12th at 8 at Miss Mary Alice Gilson's home on East Frederick street. Informal initiation Wednesday evening the 14th, formal initiation Thursday evening at 8 at Hillstrom's home. A formal dance Friday evening with Freddie Eimers orchestra engaged.
Dr A E Bester will lead the Chautauqua Institution for another year as president. Board chairman M H Hadlett and secretary C Pierce were reelected with Gerald M Lylich as treasurer. Trustees include E Snell Hall Jamestown Mrs E J Bellinger of West Lake Road Auburn E Steinner of Westfield. Annual meeting held yesterday. Old First Night in the amphitheatre raised 689281 toward the institution’s future as royal supporters gathered.
Richard Shoop of the United States Air Corps outlines Randolph Field training across three stages. Kenneth Paulson describes Citizen's Military Training Camp activities and four year completion. Miksel Sally and Gloria Sullivan plan a month in North Tonawanda with relatives after visiting in the city.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge completed plans for an ice cream social at Jewell Flower Shop on Saturday afternoon. Ice cream and cake will be served from 4 o'clock until finished, with Mrs. Mae Carnrike named chairman of the event.
Cambridge Springs theater week of August 12 to 18 presents Always Romance a sophisticated comedy starring Taylor Holmes Sara Harpill and John Webb with Edith Charles Thom Conroy and Carol Hill. William H. Herr presents Petticoat Fever as an accompanying farce.
An elderly storyteller recalls a neighbor with a fresh nightly cake, describing a simple butter sponge cake akin to an old fashioned recipe. The note explains serving it plain or dressed with icing, plus a method and variations for desserts using pantry staples.
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