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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

5

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Births in Corry Area

Miss Sophia Kasper and Miss Mary Sanders left Sunday for a week in Cleveland as guests of Miss Katherine Richardson and friends. A son was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Messenger, who left for Crane Street, and Mrs Crane, formerly Marianen’s grandparent. Peck and Mrs Harry Dunning, of New York City, will visit Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Smith in West Frederick Street. Rev. Mr. Dunning, former Presbyterian minister, is among guests. A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pitt of Clymer R. D. 2, at Corry hospital. Mrs. Pitt formerly Ruth Langworthy.

Sophia Kasper Mary Sanders Sumday Cleveland Katherine Richardson Corry Dorothy Patterson Faith Hospital William Messenger Crane Marlet Street Marianen E A. Briggs Peck Wattsburg Pee Harry Dunning New York City Harry B. Smith West Frederick Street Donald, Pitt Clymer, R. D Corry Hospital Pitt Ruth Langworthy Marty Paulson Walter and Cousius Jeannelle Gordon Buffalo Paulson Marie Faison Mes Ann Smith Minnie Kioto Frank ‘Heath Chautauqua N.Y Buyiun Smith Emma Linscott Bruce B. Thomas Mae Muward W. F. Miller J. W. Rickers Greenville A. L.tin Detroit Taylor W. M. Deyo West Columbus S.H. Sieaner Wright Street New ‘York City R. White Clando Doritobison Herman Brie Wer Mr. Ruppersberg Buchid Henry Asmii Warren M. Nast Mary Sullivan New York Gily Nass Gillman Land Lynn Stillen Roblert Cuba Harold Nite Mari, Jr Della Lombary Third Avenue Margaret Bower Corry Nospils Helen B Thy Icine Comimanlys Nogpitee Jol Hunty Harold Jewell Maddaye Margaret Bundbury Plorence Damon Spring Creek James Gonild Jamestown Jams Gould Rassiverl William Gould Mercer Bly Brothers’ Theater Walter Bennett Rknight Dunker Willian J. Kuhn Thomas J. Kule West Wayne Street Russell Vaughn Bist Pleasniyl Street Hom Ol Chiy Mies Haavis Paul Dotterman Alice White Gow's Bible School Cincinnati Kayp Nome Ray Harris N. Crater Street CMM Gof Bergman Fhully West Irving Street Ballimore Abone Bergman Waslington

Penny Supper And Church Picnic At Beaverdam Area

A penny supper will be served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Mathews in Beaverdam Tuesday at 5 40 pm, hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of Wayne Valley U B Church. Emmanuel Church School and Parish picnic set for Wednesday August 28 at Mayresan Beach Cana Hella Lake Bach, with transport arranged from the church at 10 am.

Beaverdam Clint Mathews Ladies Aid Society Wayne Valley U. B. Church Emmanuel Church Mavcresan Beach Cana Hella Lake Bach W. E. Mathews

Farewell Party for Miss Margaret Kovach

A Saturday farewell was held at Mrs H Scholton’s home in honor of Miss Margaret Kovach who is set to enter Hampthes bire Erie Pa for training in the purges school in September. Miss Kovach received a purse of money. Guests enjoyed games cards and dancing followed by a salad and dessert lunch.

H. Scholton Margaret Kovach Hampthesbire Erie

Odd Fellows Plan Special Picnic Meeting

The Odd Fellows entertainment committee held a Saturday meeting to replace the regular Wednesday gathering with a plenis at Eldred's Grove east of the city. Merle Akam chairs the supper committee as members are urged to attend bringing a guest. assemble at the lodge rooms at 6 o'clock for the event.

Odd Fellows The Eldred's Grove Merle Akam

Reception Planned for Rev. and Mrs. A L Roth and Family

Detroit couple the Rev and Mrs A L Roth and their family will arrive Tuesday evening. A reception will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs W N Jones on Marion street. Friends are cordially invited.

A.L. Roth Famiy Detroit Mich W. N. Jones Marion Street

Grange Picnic Date Moved to August 26 at Clinton Warner’s Grove

Corry Grange changed the picnic date at Saturday meeting. The event will be held Saturday August 26 at Clinton Warner’s grove on Route 6 west of Corry. Members and families are urged to attend and bring well filled baskets.

Grange Corry

Mrs George King Honored on Birthday

Mrs George King was honored Saturday evening when relatives and friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. She received many lovely and useful gifts and a fine lunch was served at the end of the evening.

George King

Johnson and Briggs Family Reunions Highlight Summer Gatherings

Jolson families gathered at Erie and Corry homes for annual reunions with dinners, games, and business meetings. Attendees included Edith Alexander, L. A. Mason, Ida Johnson, Clinton Meradle, Lyle Johnson, Allan Johnson, Beatrice Johnson, Minnie Gook, Frank Gasler, Albert Johnson, J B Patterson, Merrill Patterson, Lillian Casler, and Merle McIntyre. The Briggs gathering elected Merle McIntyre president and Archie Briggs secretary, planning next year’s event at Glenwood Park. The Mo vey Hutchinson group met at the Fisk home with a noon dinner and decided to hold next year’s meeting in Jamestown, N Y, with several regional guests in attendance.

Lyle Watts Plats Allan John Malverne Long Island N.Y Beatrice Johnson Schemc~tady Minnie Gook Los Angeles Calif Frank Gasler Albert Johnson Union City J.B. Patterson Merrill Cory Casler Lillian Briggs Arthur Lindstrom Corry RD Dnd Merle McIntyre Archie Briggs Glenwood Parl Movcy-Hutchinson Matilde Hovey Butchforon Tel A J. Fisk Dying Street

McCray-Lillie Nuptials Held in Elgin Home

A wedding solemnized at 2 p m Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Tdlley Elgin joined Miss Agnes Lilley and Pranell McCay in marriage The home was decorated with pastel gladioli The ceremony was performed by Rev W L Mnistaliar of Guys Mills An improvised arch banked with gladioli featured the rite Miss Gertrude Johnson sang I Love You Truly The bride wore a navy blue afternoon dress and carried a colonial bouquet of charm roses and baby’s breath Edna Johnson was maid of honor in a powder blue lace dress with briar roses as corsage Howard Ladd of Elgin attended The reception featured an elaborate wedding cake The couple planned a wedding trip to the Phiger Lakes New York state and will reside in a newly furnished home in Big Also listed are McCray and Lilley graduates of Corry high school

Gertrude Johson Ruth Gertrude Johnson Edna Johnson Howard Ladd Elgin Phiger Lakes New York State Shiel Big Mr Ami Mes, McCray Corry High School

Corry Women Attend Picnic in Waterford Daughters of the American Colonists

Corry women and guests gathered at Waterford for a Daughters of the American Colonists meeting hosted by Mrs Kent and Mrs Goont. A business session occurred with two delegates chosen for the next gathering in November. Several attendees and their relatives traveled from nearby towns, sharing a social afternoon and a brief joint program.

Corry Waterford Mys Db. Patterson Frank C. Howard Wave Perkins Yere Kent FC. Goont Harrieth Chapmen Commaatville M. A. Nagle Brim Asthy

Reflective Glass Maker Employs Thousands in UK Mirrors

A UK mirror manufacturer relies on over 12,000 workers to produce plate glass mirrors. The company pays about 14 million dollars in wages annually, purchases 41 million dollars worth of raw materials, and exports mirrors valued at around 80 thousand dollars.

Uubness

Apple Sauce Cake From Apple Sauce and Spices Mix

A quirky recipe piece outlines making apple sauce and spices to blend into a moist cake. It instructs preparing a tart apple sauce, cooling it, then mixing flour, sugar, and spices with coffee and egg yolk. The cake purportedly improves with age and can be baked in variations.

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Pittsburgh Market Trends and Livestock Prices Report

Pittsburgh markets show mixed livestock demand with steers and cows at varied prices, sheep and calves weaker while hogs and cattle show small gains. dairy and produce sections note soft butter and steady eggs amid regional price shifts. New York stocks decline on European market tensions, with bond weakness and widespread declines in listed industrials.

United Press Pittsburgh Comioli Lo Uiediun Salabile Hoy Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Mic Virginia California

Notable Idea Brought From America for Eiffel Tower

Fresno drew the idea for her Eiffel Tower from America. A similar tower was planned but never built as part of the Philadelphia 1670 exposition. Autumn on Grass notes dairy returns with pasture fed cattle yielding butter and cheese values. wrecked wording hints at weather scenery and Venus-A clea indicators.

America Fresno Venus

Scion of Financier Thomas Ryan Dies by Gas Poisoning

New York reports Glendening Ryan, heir and executor of Thomas Portune Ryan’s $139,000,000 estate, died by gas poisoning in his townhouse. Police initially labeled it accidental but later attributed the death to self-inflicted poisoning after an investigation.

Thomas Ryan United Press New York Glendening Ryan Thomas Portune Ryan Poliee Biel

Man Fatally Shot in Hitchhike Hold Up

Harrisburg August 21 22 year WPA worker identified the body of John Miller in a hitchhike holdup. Miller's companion and a taxi driver John Buckle of Harrisburg were involved as police arrested a suspect after he appeared to identify the dead man. Friends of Miller described the scene as chaotic with little clarity amid the investigation.

Harrisburg WPA John Miller Milles Joh Bertes John A. Buckle Hacksburg Hero Police

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