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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
5
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Dan Savitt and his Top Hatters swing orchestra will appear at Waldameer Palladium Monday evening after a long farm engagement. The group, arranged with Consolidated Radio Artists, inc, has won NBC radio fans with its novel swing interpretation headlined by Savitt.
The Top Hatters will showcase several novelty numbers as part of their evening program of dance music marked by playful acts and entertaining routines designed to engage the audience.
Wr and Mrs Paul V Katterlin and Mr and Mrs Frank Katterin will celebrate their silver wedding anniversaries next Sunday at the Katterlins Spring Creek home. Open house will be held in the afternoon and evening with relatives and friends invited.
A large turnout attended the St Thomas festival and fair at the Tivemnas church and rectory last night. Rev Arthur Leon led arrangements with parish committees, hosting dozens from neighboring towns and states. Proceeds supported church needs as amusements and refreshments circulated and social ties strengthened across Erie, Dunkirk, Union City, Cambridge Springs, and Jamestown communities.
Musas Barbara and Keppel along with Eileen Graham Gertrude Crowell Mary Jean Mooney Margaret Helen Haight and Joanne Morton were formally initiated into the M M Sorority at a meeting held at East Congress Street home of Mary Helene Hillstrom. Guests included Mrs William Myers and Mrs A Gable. five members from last year's generation attended. Refreshments followed the ceremonies. The week ends with a reception dance at Corry Country sponsored by Freddie Timers orchestra.
VFW posts announce a stag picnic for members and society members on Sunday August 18 at Sekevak's Grove Oh East Columbus Avenue. Free tickets with paid-up membership cards. Music horseshoes and bushball planned with refreshments. Clide Arbuckle Ms Sam Hawn and Mrs Harry Hopkins of Sharon attended the marriage of Miss Helen Rathbun and Olin B Simmons and have returned home.
Twenty five Montgomery Ward store employees attended a dinner party last evening at Cabin In the Pines east of Columbus. After dinner the party featured dancing and friendly socializing into the night.
Oven baking tip explains placing pastry in pan and filling with fruit. Cut top crust with a 1 inch opening around the edge to allow steam and prevent juices from boiling over.
The United Brethren Ladies Aid Society held an ail day meeting yesterday at Mrs. Charles Keppel's house. Twenty one members attended a queen dinner at noon. The afternoon session began at 2 oclock with devotions led by Mrs Jol Banks. Officers for the coming year were elected: Harley Banks president Henry Halfast vice president Melvin Memiesy secretary Grennide Fitch treasurer. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting.
Mr and Mrs P McGlintock and family from Warburden Michigan visit friends in the city for Ml days and were honored at a o clock dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert D Fay of Brookstreet on Wednesday evening. Several guests attended and the gathering provided a pleasant social hour.
The Wor ld's Relief Corps held a regular meeting yesterday with many members present. Two new members were initiated. Members of the W. R. G. and Junior Corps were invited to Mrs. Rose Westley's home on Worth Street on Thursday August 24 for a tires Primex and ten sew for the Ted Cross.
Dorothy Alam wid Miss Helen Howard brides elect were guests at a party hosted by Mrs Ymn Lethman on Yuinolin Street entertaining officials from Acro Supply Company. Assistant hostesses were Miss Thiine Fosses and Mrs Fit Fost. Gifts were presented and refreshments served to a list of attendees.
Mrs Neil Blackman hosted about 40 members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at her East Cherry street home for their regular gathering. Mrs Bima Hently led devotional time and spoke on blindness or goodness pass it on. The group voted to shift meetings from the first nine Thursdays to the first Tuesday each month and appointed a host committee for the year.
The News At A Glance notes William Morris, president of the society and former ambassador to Japan, will intrance hin Whit Wi for an informal reception and ceremony on Saturday. Various broadcast times and programs follow, including a Young People's concert and Army Recruiting program, with multiple stations listed.
The Weidner reunion drew members from Evie Corry Traville and Spartanburg. Officers elected included Albert Buell president Dalton Weidner vice president Bertha Darwin secretary. Three deaths births and weddings were reported. Next meeting at Glenwood Park Erie hosted by Carl Perkins.
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