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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an inquiry into a detainee or suspect, WPA ad references, a fire or explosion, a moon and ignition, a mining context, and an 18 year old, with partial names like Don and Con appearing amid broken phrases.
The official record notes heavy air combat along the Thames Estuary with Spitfires chasing German bombers and fighters. Aerial exchanges damaged several enemy planes while British observers reported multiple German losses and a possible coastal shelling incident under censor scrutiny.
Corry Country club is abuzz with Open Day plans led by Mrs. Ernest Morse Mrs. Howard Sheen Mrs. Chesiox Sears Mrs. William Dunlap and others The Open Day promises to be a standout event with women players Mary Elizabeth Gillette Mary Graham and Joe St Clair taking part The piece also notes society weddings birthdays and anniversaries with various local families and residents highlighted across Kane Titusville Youngsville and nearby towns
Mrs. Carl Swenson, Mrs. Paul Fox and Miss Virginia Bachoilier entertained at the former’s home last evening with a dinner party for Miss Betty Stroup bride elect. A buffet limeh was served to twenty five Raymond Manufacturing Co. women employees who presented gifts to the honored guest. Kate Smith returns with her famous program and Willie Howard, longtime Broadway star, is noted in connection with radio Jessons say alleged Brerch.
A note from Meatville cites a workers’ wedding plan between a prominent business man and a Corry Hospital nurse. The groom works as an employer in town and the ceremony is rumored to take place after a long courtship, with details tied to 987 Liberty Street.
Mr and Mrs Tiffany hosted a private picnic supper at their Booth Cantor Street home honoring Theron Dike Jr of Dunkirk North Carolina who will soon leave for Duke University in Durham North Carolina. Also present were Mildred and Elizabeth Dikeman and other attendees including Mrs Stell Potley.
Mrs Weed hosted the Union City Auxiliary meeting with members and officers named. A picnic was served and a business session followed outlining roles for president, vice president, secretary treasurer, historian, chaplain, and other posts amid a list of members and attendees.
Time saver Slone, famed from The Aldries Family, faced a tangled life while touring with the show Whot am The. His radio work on As Usp created buzz as he juggled rehearsal travels between Tuesday radio sessions and Monday night stage. Stewardess Helen Button aided, and The Alnwten Panty aired on NRU-Red network every Thursday at 8:20.
East Main Street couple Mr and Mrs Morrison announce the marriage of their daughter Weneta to Francis J Herrmann. The ceremony occurred April 19 at St Lawrence Church Albion with Rev. Sivlivan officiating. Attendants included Mrs Williams and others. The couple plan further studies at University of Pittsburgh.
The M. M. Sorority announces a reception dance with plans outlined for upcoming activities. Members welcomed new initiates and prepared a Friday evening event featuring close campus details and local entertainment collaborators.
The article outlines an observance at Wayne Valley Church with various speakers and activities. It mentions Dean Wats Purgis and Galil WHEL with other figures and a performance of "My Own Murderer" amid a mix of scrambled city references and local personalities.
Fall fashions spotlight slender figures as Jane Wyman models a wood brown twill autumn suit with four gored skirt and long fitted jacket. A gold cloth accent and gold keys highlight the ensemble, while Ann Sheridan wears a black crepe dress with eyelet embroidery collar.
Fragmented kitchen instructions mix cake batter with sugar flour and vanilla. Mentions Batty Crocker Gann and George Zachary with cabinet plans and Hedda Hopper related notes. text is garbled with broken phrases about pastries and postcard activities.
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