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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR note hints at military or police patrols and commuting disruptions. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, but the item appears to describe patrols or reliefs operating in a region with possible travel impacts. Further readable details are unavailable.
Engagement announced for Miss Dorthy Congdon of Union City and Mark G. Glenn of Union City. They plan to wed New Year’s Day at the Methodist Church. Congdon is with Union City Cooperative Company. Glenn is connected with his family in Union City.
The Golden Links Class held its annual Christmas party at the Methodist church last evening. After a devotional by Mrs. Irvin Young a brief business session led by president Mrs. John Fuller followed. Refreshments with Christmas appointments were served by the committee including Mrs. Young Mrs. W. B. Stane Mrs. C. Nichols Mrs. B. S. Roger Mrs. Tha Mack Mrs. C. A. Mountain and Mrs. James Klinger.
Captain William E. Haskell of the New York Herald Tribune spoke to Rotary Club members and guests at Hotel Covington, praising American press freedom amid censorship fears. He described press work, defense organizations, and preparations in NYC for potential attacks, stressing newspapers aim to deliver thorough news without bias.
Republican women gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. FS Austin’s Maple Avenue home for the Republican Women's Council meeting. Mrs. Austin reported on the Harrisburg gathering and Mrs. Harald Gilbert spoke on current legislation. Tea was served by Mrs. Austin later in the afternoon.
The St Edward's Senior Class hosted the first dinner of a meal series at Mary Gravino's home. A spaghetti supper was served at seven by the hostess and her mother. attendees included Kathryn Ann Mead Eileen Foley Donald Bacheluer Catherine Costello Thomas Saxton and Joe Surnicki.
A Baptist church hosted a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Richard Miller who returned from Liberia Africa. The program featured singing, a welcome address, a Roosevelt radio speech at one o clock, and refreshments served by Mrs. Smith with out-of-town guests from Erie Titusville Clymer and Africa visiting on furlough.
The Corry Junior Welfare League met at Miss Helen McCray’s North Center street home last evening. Plans for a Christmas dinner party at Tirbells Inn on Monday, December 20 were discussed, with Mrs A G Stillman winning the evening’s prize. Committee heads for the coming year were named including Mrs A J Booser, Miss Ruth Powers, Mel A G Stillimen, Bub Helty, and Mrs Robert Pryor.
So-and-Sew Club members and guests gathered at Mrs. A A Merker's Wright Street home for a chicken dinner. A testing followed the meal and five hundred was enjoyed with awards won by Mrs. Duard May and Mrs. Frank Lathrop. GIL were exchanged. Attendees included Mrs. Gerald Staples, Mrs. Ernest Backolner, Mrs. Verne Group, Mrs. Jack Haw ley, Mrs. Melvin Motleay, and Miss Marjorie Lathrop. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Melvin Mottiray's home in two weeks.
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary plan their annual Christmas party Friday eve ning at the Legion home on No Gentoy street. Gifts, wines and contests are planned with refreshments served. Boxes of cigarettes will be prepared for veterans hospitals Aspinwall and Coatesville.
Members of a Sunday school class at the Presbyterian church gathered last evening at Kinley’s East Wayne Street home for a Christmas party. The evening featured sewing, visiting, games, and a supper served by Mrs. Kinley. Guests included Martha Hatterg, Phyllis Lindsley, Gertrude Crowell, Dorothy Johnson, Delores Bub, Nina Jang Gilbertson, Belly Jane Dahlstrand, and Helen Beckwith.
The Lamu Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met last evening at Parish Hall for a regular gathering and sandwich party. A regent report was presented under church auspices, and a Christmas party was planned for December 17 in Park Hall. Hosts Mrs Milgare, Mattle, and Mrs Frank Lillie led the event.
Margaret Kernodle suggests budget friendly yet bright gift ideas for soldiers and their families. From small culinary touches for mothers to compact gadgets for brothers, Christmas cards with troops imagery, and easy craft packs, the piece offers affordable options like herbs sets, towels, change purses, telescopes, and novelty items to send home, with tips on mailing and sharing across kin.
Care instructions advise washing in mild soap and warm water, rinsing thoroughly in clear water, wringing and towel drying, then pressing on the wrong side with a warm iron.
A mixture of gingersoap and lemon wafers creates a cookie crust blend suitable for frozen, cooked or jellied fillings. A dish of cinnampon, cloves or mlace whipped into cream crowns shortcake desserts, steamed or baked muddings with a grand new flavor.
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