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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
5
A fragmented notice hints at a child focused advertisement and possible lure incident. Police say they are reviewing the ad’s origin and its link to a UI based scheme, urging caution for guardians and reporting suspicious content to authorities.
Garty Lodge of Elks voted plans for a New Year’s Eve dancing party for members and out of town guests. The Charity Committee will prepare baskets for Christmas families, while a blood donor group, led by James Sullivan, will assist Corry hospital in emergencies. Exalted Ruler James Carly Jr headed the initiation of 14 candidates after a 6:90 dinner.
At Court Convention No. 35 Catholic Daughters of America meeting last evening plans redecorating the Horn block rooms to be ready by January 1. They also arranged sewing for the Red Cross next Tuesday and a Christmas party set for December 19 with Mrs. James Sullivan and others coordinating.
Mrs Raymond Brown wos Betty Casey was guest of honor at tiscellaneous shower party given rest evening by Miss Lucille Barnes at her home on West Church street Music and bingo were enjoyed during the evening and prizes were won by Miss Louise Whiteley and Miss Evelyn Barton Miss Brown was presented with a number of gifts The hostess served a salad lunch to the guests who included Misses Edith Sperry Evelyn Horton Anna Romanosky Jane Viccardi Bula Taylor Louise Whiteley Mrs Brown and Mrs L Barnes
Members of the Jolly Six Club were entertained last evening at the home of Miss Mildred Anderson on West Smith Street. Plans were set for a Christmas party at Mrs. Lynn Chapman's home on South Center Street with gift exchange. Nashes were drawn and the group spent time sewing before Miss Anderson served lunch.
Harding Parent Teachers Association will host a joint meeting with the Parent Teachers Council on Wednesday evening December 11 at the school. Mothers of the Harding school and Council members will attend as guests of the B. A. U. A. After a business session a program of entertainment will be offered and refreshments served.
Mrs Walter Scott entertained members of her bridge club last evening at her home on North Center street. Awards were won by Mrs C W Jones as Mrs Langdem Rowe, and Mrs Scott served lunch to eight members. Mrs J H McCracken will be hostess to the club members next week at her home on East Wrederick attest.
Members of the Rotary and fi nants Clubs and their ladies plus guests heard Rev C D Dibble of Youngsville fill in for Capt William Haskell at a Hotel Corry dinner meeting. The talk focused on patriotism and thoughtful citizenry, after a date mix up kept Haskell away.
Reverend Dibbie, president of the Rotary Club at Youngsville, urged support for schools churches and homes as worth dying for. The meeting featured the host club leaders Ray Walters and Richard Rosbach, with A. M. Lit introducing the speaker. A Christmas Health Seal living-picture and carols were part of the program.
Miss Helen Beslowith hosted a social shower at her Nerdly Center street home for bride-elect Miss Alice Neff. Entertainment included Yorbingo won by Marian Neff Roberta Long and Harriett Donaldson. Refreshments featured yellow and white decor with a bride’s cake as guests, including Mary Spencer Marie NelLon Martha Mun, Dorothy Amy, Donaldson Long, and Mrs Harry Neff, attended.
Members of the Mor-D-Phun club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Jennie Akam's West Washington home. Five members and one guest, Mrs. H. Nichols, enjoyed bingo and fancy work. Mrs. Bar Hasbrouck will be hostess for the Christmas event on Thursday, December 19.
United Brethren church group met at Mrs Warren White's home with twenty one in attendance. Devotions led by Mrs Henry Halfast and Mrs Harley Banks conducted the business meeting. A brush demonstration occurred and the door prize went to Mrs Banks. Lunch was served after the gathering.
The Brokenstraw Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Christmas party at the VFW Home on West Washington Street. A turkey dinner was served at 6:30 pm by the VFW. The program featured readings from A New American History by W. E. Woodward and Christmas carols sung with Mrs. Graham at the piano. The next SPAR meeting is set for January 2 at 8 pm at Mrs W R Hultberg’s home on Ease Frederick Street.
A daughter was born last evening at Corry hospital to Mr. and Mrs Milton Gloyd of Concord survst ora, Loyd formerly Marian Marshall. A daughter was also born to Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Blakeslee of Bast Main steel in the morning at Corry hospital.
Residents urged to use seals in mail to support Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. Early contributions prevent last minute jam and fund clinics plus health services. Parr brothers of Sons of the Pioneers perform on Uncle Bara program as Cherokee heritage noted.
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