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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
8
Until recently a nightclub singer and dancer in Detroit Mildred Fenton now stars on Broadway as the substitute for Mary Martin the Texas girl whose My Heart Belongs to Daddy brought her fame Miss Martin has gone to Hollywood to enter the movies.
In Mt Jewett Aug 8 Francis J. Fredericks 45 a coal miner for Pine Run Oil was found dead by a bullet in his car near Ormsby road after neighbors recalled he planned self harm. Deputy Coroner George P. Lull ruled suicide.
M R Emery announces Marie S Daines deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce will visit Warren on Wednesday August 18 to address local businesspeople. Chamber directors plan to escort Mr James from the town and youth during the afternoon, with a dinner and a public speech at the high school auditorium.
In Erie Pennsylvania on August 9 Edward Francis Mitchell aged 23 shot himself at his home after a girl spurned his advances. He was found dead on his bed with a rifle in his hands and a bullet wound to the head, his mother Mrs. Jacob E. Woerner discovering the scene.
Alexander Mlez Antiy and Ollas Wilson, both 27, were arrested by state police in Erie Pennsylvania. Wilson is identified as an escaped prisoner from San Quentin California who fled in 1936 while serving 15 years for grand larceny.
A large crowd attended the annual Firemen's picnic in Henry Demcott's grove despite morning rain. About 850 people enjoyed events led by a horse pulling contest with four teams per class, prizes to Legates Bros and others, a penny hunt for children, running races for different age groups, and a Dairymen's League soft ball win 6 to 5.
The Ladies Mission Society of the Clymerhill church met Friday afternoon at Mrs Garret Bensink home. A lively program followed by a business session led by president Mrs Tysel, prayers by Mr Herry Tenhaker and others. The group presented a quilt to Mr and Mrs Leon Newhouse. twenty three members answered roll call with a scripture verse. Refreshments were provided by committees.
The Christian Endeavor society hosted a box social on church grounds ending with a basement meeting. President Kenneth Lepteis presided as the meeting opened. Officers elected for the coming year were Marvin Schruers as president Fazel Ten buukle as vice president Mrs Marvin Seny ers as secretary Clifford Cady as treasurer Mrs Marvin Senvuers as pianist and Miss Helen Crosseut as assistant. A social is planned every two months.
The Annual Meeting of the North Clymer G L F Patrons was held Friday evening August 4 in the UB church basement with about one hundred people present. Chair Fred Pardini called the meeting to order as T Legters read the minutes. Fred Dumoott reported activities for the year and dividend returns rose to 1879 dollars with ninety one patrons receiving checks. Fred Fardink was reelected and Lee Duevik replaced William Meerdink whose term expired.
The twelfth annual reunion of the class of ’27 of Clymer High School was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frederick Vander Schaaf. Present were Mr and Mrs William Volk of Gonneal Ohio Mrs Volk formerly Miss Virginia Pitt Mrs Marjorie Hapgood Parks and daughter Char Jene of Sherman Mr and Mrs John Legters Mr and Mrs Alvin Bennink Mrs Irma Legters Tenhuken and Dick and Miss Irene Ton A letter of report from Mr and Mrs George Tewinkle of Lockport was read.
The annual reunion for former and current Clymer High School teachers and students will be Friday August 11 at Clymer Central School. A dining table will be set for 1 o'clock. Attendees are urged to bring own table service and linen.
The twenty-ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J W Newhouse was celebrated at their Malin street home with a Sunday picnic dinner and a decorated cake. Relatives from Bemus Point Bowmansville Jamestown Chicago Conneaut and other towns attended. Dorothy Barker assisted as stream Panis. The couple received heartfelt congratulations and a purse of money plus other gifts.
The eleventh annual J W Tewinkle family reunion was held Thursday evening August 3 at Mr and Mrs Leslie Fardink home. The program included song What Priesd We Have in Jesus scripture prayer readings and recitals. The business meeting led by President Leslie Pardini reported one marriage and three deaths. Officers for the next year are Otis Phraink president Mrs Otis Fardink vice president secretary Henry Rhebergen treasurer. A luncheon followed and members enjoyed games and visiting.
Mrs Anverr Aricnogors hosted a dessert bridge party at the home of Mrs Arnink with guests including Mrs Jennie Neckers Treva Wilcox of Ossining N Y Minnie Cook Grace Wallace Luella Cordia Nellie Hayerkamp Winifred Christiansen and others First honors went to Mrs Minnie Cook with the floatims prize awarded to Mrs Grace Wallace and the low prize to Mrs Luella Cordis.
A regular meeting of the Dairymen's League was held Friday evening at Clymer Central School. Samtel and Ernest Dunnegold reported the league's annual results while Superintendent Spencer spoke on caring for milk. An engaging program followed with refreshments to close.
Local church notices list morning services at 10 30 led by Leonard Hogenboom and evening services at 7 90 with the same preacher. Junior Christian Endeavor Young People and prayer meetings are noted, plus a three act comedy and a guest speaker at M E Church Sunday school at 10 and a Wednesday prayer session.
The GT Camping club of 1928 held its annual gathering Friday at Horse Shoe Bend near Hurifield with Mrs. Roy Gravink in attendance. Members listed include Mrs. Roy Legters Mrs. Earl Beckerink Mrs. James Gravink Mrs. Howard Legters and Miss Margaret Gellum of Rochester New York. They looked at camping day pictures enjoyed refreshments at the Uniter and toured Point Chautauqua Inn for supper then visited at the Gravink home to view moving pictures of their trips. Some members unable to attend were Mrs. Ernest Dole of Panama and Mrs. Leon Legters.
The Adult Bible Class at Glymer-Wil church met in the basement for its business session. Rev Tysen named as teacher with William Vander Sphaut as assistant. officers elected include William Hessink president Harry Tenhaken vice president Mrs Harrison Beckerink secretary Herman Cady treasurer John Tenbuckle.
In a Monday evening meeting the Odd Fellows installed officers led by District Deputy Grand Master Jerold Aldrich. New officers include Ernest L. Wallace as noble grand Plaud L. Amink vice grand warden Milton B. Rundell conductor Arthur Fowles RS, N. G Garnet Queer Vel d T. Gi Frey Benstuk chaplain Clifford F. Smith B.S. v. G Loren Upperman. Aldrich and staff spoke briefly.
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