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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
5
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A survey of recent works on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era notes Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln The War Years reaching wide readership after The Prairie Years. Also featured are Richardson Wright on early America and various biographies covering figures from Roosevelt to Young, with reviews of works on monopolies, war, and opera.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met Friday afternoon in the church parlor for a Christmas party after a brief business session. Mrs. A. G. Buller oversaw the gift sale, which netted a good sum for the organization. Two birthdays, those of Mrs. P. M. Nichols and Mrs. W. Mt. Rich, were celebrated, and a queen dinner was served at a table adorned with holiday decor and a miniature tree. Committee in charge: Mrs. Willis Weed, Mrs H. L. MacLees, Mrs. Frank Mattis, and Miss Mary Isner.
The Tri County Council and Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a meeting at the Legion home on North Center Street on Wednesday December 8. Representatives from neighboring groups plan a luncheon and state officials may attend. events include a Christmas party December 20 at Mrs Banks home with hostesses Mrs Murray and Mrs Brown.
The Corry Kiwanis Club held a dinner at Hotel Cory following a four school instruction session for newly elected officers of Kiwanis clubs in District No. 1. The event included L. Frederick of Erie as Lieutenant Governor elect and remarks on inter club relations by Menly Me Clue of Warren, with George Hardner of Erie serving as chairman of the Tyter-Chub Relations committee. Attendees from Corry, Kane, Warteh, Old City, Grave City, Greenville, Sharon, Meadville and Erie heard musical features by the Ei Was Orchestra and group singing led by Carlton Chaffee.
The regular Girl Scout meeting of Troop A was held in the Presbytery tonight with five to ten members present. Joan Sikinner was admitted to membership as Revemay Dewey led the reading of a report by Juillet Lowe founder of the Girl Scouts. Muth McIn tyre accompanied group singing. A brief conference on the court of honor set the annual Christmas party for Friday December 29. Miss Virginia Young serves as substitute.
A charity card party hosted by St Elizabeth's parish members proceeds Wednesday evening December 18 at St Elizabeth's Hall. An auction and 7 prizes will be awarded after games begin at 8 o'clock sharp. Committee members include Mrs Melvin Convett Mrs Alexander Wojciechowski Mrs Rachel Ganny Miss Florence Bicholher Mrs Nima Hoenes and Miss Mary Niedonius.
A dinner party at Nowth Center street honored Miss Hazel Knowlton bride elect. Guests included Mrs Alms Hrickson Mrs A A Merkers Frank Heath Mrs Fred Hoenes Mr Havel Weeks Mrs J Hubert Heerlein and Miss Knowlton. The evening featured visiting and fancy work as entertainment.
A progressive dinner party was enjoyed last evening at the home of Mr. W. G. Pesan with guests Mrs. Will Marsh, Mr. Robert Brown, Mrs. Paul Meprdi and Mrs. Tracy W. Whitehead. A rehearsal preceded the event at Mr. Whitehead's home, featuring Christmas-themed exchanges.
Officers of the Portage Trail District of the Girl Scouts were elected at a gathering last evening at the home of Mrs. W. B. Miligan in Findley Lake. Elected were Mrs. Wilfard Blackman of Findley Lake as chairman, Mrs. L. G. Millis of Mayville as vice chairman, Mrs. J. G. Thompson of Clymer as secretary, and Mrs. William J. Millivin of Findley Lake as treasurer. The next meeting will be in Mayville on February 1.
Amici Bible Class of the United Brethren church marked its tenth anniversary with a banquet in the church basement last evening. The program featured a welcome by E Yo Mvclniavle, talk by Edwin Anpage, a female duet, reminiscences by Mrs Hugh Mass and Mrs GT Bergman, vocal selections by Mrs Harold Bish, remarks by G Bergman, a teller from OG J S Pierre, and a keynote by Rev H Ray Harels on Is the Bible An Interesting Book.
Mr and Mrs Campbell were honored on their silver wedding anniversary with a family gathering at a party on Seventh Street. Attendees enjoyed refreshments as bouquets were presented to the couple marking the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Ralph McGee of Lovells welcomed a baby boy born yesterday at Crtry hospital. The mother is formerly Miss Lilley Morrison. The event was announced by Mr James Bensiic of Clymer RD.
The fragment discusses predictions on Germany's collapse and whether a cat is three years away. It mentions titles and authors including The Compleat Lover Harrison Towne and O Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories for 1939 Doubleday. It references readers and editors shaping content across prose and poetry selections.
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