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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
5
Despite ongoing summer breaks, a group of children resumes outdoor tasks under supervision. Local organizers emphasize safety and provide guidance on routines, with families noting improved routines and engagement through community programs.
A morning wedding at St. Thomas United Church united Miss Marion Berry daughter of Mrs. M. J. Berry West Pleasant Street and Dean Houser son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Houser Corry Road 3. The bride wore a simple afternoon dress with white accessories and rose corsage. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. George Koestner and Mrs. Koestner. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at 403 West Pleasant Street, employed by Aero Supply Company.
Mrs Albert Childs was honored at a picnic on Marcrasan Beach Canadionto Lake Sunday afternoon with visiting relatives. The event celebrated her birthday. attendees enjoyed boating and swimming. Also noted are visits by Miss Mary McKee of Erie and news of George McKey injured in an automobile accident, plus social updates from Deporal and Ellwood City communities.
Thirty participated yesterday in Corry Country Club mixed Scotch mime hole foursome. Miss Mary Graham and Ernest Morse won low net 32, with Charles Keating and Miss Josephine St. Clair second at 34. The event began at 4:90 PM and a corn supper followed at 6:90 PM served by Mrs. William Dunlap.
Miss Mary Waite of New Wilmington, a former Dean High School teacher in Columbus Wisconsin, earned an A B from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Education at Penn State summer session. She taught four years at Lottsville and five at Columbus.
Local United Brothers church members attended the Otterbein Girls camp at Findley Lake over the weekend. Misses Mildred Davis Mildred Hurlbert Donna Reed and Doris Bergman were present. Special speakers included Mary McLanahan Mrs Ray Johnson of Jamestown Elsie Gustafson guild chairman Mrs J J Maneval guild president and Dr and Mrs S Paul Weaver.
Mrs Barneive Gillette Hilyard hosted ten friends at a Columbus steak fry on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs H L Raymond of Glendale Calif visiting W H Johnson Sr and A L Raymond, Mr and Mrs Harry Pillie and family of Jamestown N Y, and relatives. Miss Gertrude Johnson traveled to Harrisburg for a week with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs R S Price planned a trip to Hammond Ind then Yellowstone Park with George Miller lasting several days.
The Kane Country Club hosts its Women’s Open Tournament with Helen Sigel of Philadelphia as state champion holder and several Corry and Pittsburgh area players expected to attend. Tentative acceptances include Mrs T E Nolan New Castle and champions Mrs Woolf Bogs Mrs Victor M Shewbert Mrs Doroty Allen plus Miss Barbara Burwell among others. Fourteen tentatives and 145 invitations issued. play begins at 10 a.m. CST with low humidity anticipated to affect tee times.
Kiwanians from Bradford Cory Erie Franklin Greenville Grove City Kane Oil City Sharon and Warren join Meadville Kiwanis for a rally at Oakland Beach on Wednesday. District Governor J Martin Fry of Sule Callous and Lieut Gov L Frederick of Erie attend. Afternoon features a golf tournament for visiting Kiwanis and a bridge party for the ladies. Dinner will be served at the Meadville Bedch Hotel, hosted by an evening party.
A son born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Milo Walton of Corry. A daughter born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Vernon Humphrey. Mrs Humphrey formerly Marian Dingielder. A baledher born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Allan Hasbrouck of 413 Concord Street. Mrs Hasbrouck formerly Ruth King. A daughter born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Lyle Chase of 1020 North Center Street. Mrs Chase formerly Thelma Rewgle.
A historic menu item describes a tuna fish dish served on a platter with lettuce slices, tomato sections, cucumber slices, hard boiled eggs, and lemon wedges. It includes a recipe for Mealy Toast crisps and Fresh Peach Dumplings with jam filling baked at 450 degrees for twenty minutes, served warm with cream or foamy sauce.
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