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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
5
A fragmented obituary sketch references Reed Rex in Warren County. The item mentions school figures and a civic context, implying a community obituary notice without full details. Further readable fragments point to local significance and unnamed dates or events.
A late installment lists numerous deer taken near Mead Run Kin g and Piccadilla Hill including button does 115 Park 4 Morrison Run 115 undls and 140 yard buck. Names include William Roehrig Sadowski Joseph dows Gerald Thompson Thomas Glark Rav id Reed E E Busk Al Jacobs Ralph Weicht FH Crane Wesley Seamens Ed Cole Roy Brant Gerald Faulkner and others with weights from 70 to 150 pounds.
A brief recipe note describes 4 medium pancakes served with white cream cheese and Booseberry jam or currant conserve or raapherry preserves. The topping is sugar dusted with vorfectioner's sugar and wedge cuts. Served with hot coffee, the dish is described as a filling and unusual winter dessert.
Alice Louise Neff daughter of Mr. and Mrs Barry Neff and Karl David Gates son of Mr. and Mrs Newell Gates were married at the Presbyterian church in Clidlow. Nuptial vows were read at 4 pm by Rev. Arthur J Tipp ton. The bride wore royal blue velvet with gold trim and pink carnations. Attendants were Donald V Gates and his wife. A family reception followed. The couple will reside in their newly furnished Columbus apartment.
Adelaide Kerr reports from a New York department store where 2,000,000 gifts were cataloged last year. Women receive 323 per 1,000 gifts, men 127, children 302, with home goods and miscellaneous items filling the rest. Lingerie tops women's gifts, while shirts and sweaters lead for men, and toys dominate for children. Outdoor gear and practical items also appear, reflecting broader shopping trends for the season.
Mr and Mrs Richard Morris hosted a surprise birthday party at their East Main Street home in Union City for Mrs William Shreve. The evening featured bingo entertainment and a delicious dinner with a large birthday cake. The guest of honor received many gifts.
Northwest and Central West Pennsylvania district held a three day older boys meeting at Bradford with 187 youths and 15 leaders attending a closing banquet at First Methodist Church. Cameron Black gave final sessions at First Presbyterian on American Youth for the New Day. Dr John S Cavelil of Allegheny College spoke on Uses of Useless Things. Delegates spoke at Sunday schools as outstanding speakers were heard. Also included is a bread basket recipe using unsliced loaf.
The Otterbein United Brethren program featured Dr Howe on The Resources of God drawing on wartime and Europe experiences. Music included Osterbein brass sextette with The Lost Chord and works by Wagner and Bach. A gospel quartet performed Blessed Is the Man and other gospel numbers. Plans for the anniversary were led by a committee including Rev Wetay Hidlerks, Carl L. Renton, Walter Koppel, Lye Chase and John Westroy.
Mr and Mrs Albert McLean of Phillipsburg arrived for a visit with Mrs Nita McLean on Franklin street. Attorney and Mrs S H Skinner Sr returned from Jamestown New York. Mrs Joan Bell came home from Sayre Pa with her mother Mrs EUs Alexanher. Various locals including Miss Sophie Donovan and Charles H Geiger spent weekends visiting relatives and returning home.
Members of the club will meet Thursday at Mrs. Rose Westley’s Worth Street home to sew for the D. O Tripp family, whose home and belongings were destroyed by a recent fire. A quilt will be tied. Attendees are asked to bring a tureen for the noon dinner.
Orel Tompkins elected due to state Grange convention in Wilkinsburg. After a local Grange session, an old-fashioned spelling bee and luncheon were held. Tompkins plans to travel to Philadelphia tomorrow to wed George Litstigen, formerly of Tinville.
An infant daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Janes McCulloyeh of Wattsoure RD. The story also includes scattered kitchen recipe fragments for preparing orange slices, broiling tips, and biscuit-like rolls with milk or cream.
Recipe excerpt details creaming butter and sugar then adding egg yolk and cocoa. Includes alternating hot coffee with sugar mix, to form a smooth batter for a three layer cake using half inch layers and fourteen portions.
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