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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes mention AVDar RER with unclear context and a possible deduced wood reference. Entities are sparse and no readable dates or organizations are confirmed. Further clean text is needed to yield a solid headline and summary.
Pennsylvanian railroad officials blame an engineer for a collision that killed Ila L. Brougham, 52, of Bla, Illinois, and injured three others as two freight trains collided before a passing siding. The locomotive ploughed into a second train after a switch to a side track near Hall.
Three people believed to have escaped serious injuries after a two car crash near Beaver. They were taken to Rochester Hospital for stitches and treatment. One victim suffered a facial wound, another a bruised shoulder and possible rib injuries, with others shaken and bruised. State police planned to seek reckless driving charges against Treynalds.
A collage of women including Mrs Patterson a New York socialite who published a book after a failed letter, Baton Rouge parishioners building a church addition, Carrig Catt urging voting rights, grandpa Troxell winning crochet championships, Mrs Theodore Roosevelt serving a fixed menu, Louise Sanders shaping hats with pliable yarn, Valentina designing outfits while lunching at work, and a note on Roman ancient heating using subterranean furnaces.
Miss Shirley Bock of Sherman visited Sherman at Kenneth Bock’s home on North Center Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Follett drove to Tidbute Saturday evening. Mrs. Harold Jewell spent Sunday in Erie with Blane Alward. Evelyn Brooks, a Carty High teacher, rushed to Summitt West Virginia due to his brother’s illness. Evelyn Marsh and Allen Sisson of Fredonia were guests of the Bocks. Mrs. B. P. Jaderstrom and daughter were weekend visitors in Dames Town. Alie Kelly, Corry teacher, left weekend for her brother Clarence Kelly’s death in Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Charla Rows returned from Brockport after Mrs. John King’s death in Harrisburg. funeral held Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Botts weekended in Rochester with the Harmonas. Carlton Smith visited Buffalo for his daughter Bumeit at Children’s Hospital. John King of Harrisburg and daughter Elizabeth King of Philadelphia left after death of Mrs. King. Mrs. Carrie Daugherty and daughters Maxine and June, with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Daugherty, from Akron, Ohio, weekend guests of Alma Gardner and son Robert. HG Beneau left for Port Allegany for MOA Youth Council meeting then spoke at Liberty Township School. Warren Hutchinson of Slippery Rock visited Mrs. Allie Taylor in Brook Street for care of her aunt. Alton Hinman of Off City visited Corry with his parents on Maple Avenue. Fruit cake tips: keep moist with weekly brandy or fruit juice, wrap in cloths saturated with wine or juice for long storage.
Mr and Mrs W Brooks announce the marriage of their daughter Berniece to Paul Mowry of Takoma Park Md. The ceremony Saturday evening November 30 at the Brooks home in Takoma Park was led by Severin Day Adventist minister. The bride wore white and carried flowers with attendants in peach and gladiolus, followed by a reception. The couple reside at 221 Flower Avenue Takoma Park.
Instructions say to heat baker’s rolls in waxed paper sacks before serving. Place rolls and sacks in a 3 hot oven for five minutes and serve promptly. Warning against overcooking as it will burn the sacks.
Gift ideas for women include cleansing steam skin fresheners and conditioning creams, with lipsticks and powders in compact travel forms. Fragrance, bath products, and novelty travel soaps expand the beauty budget with informal scents and new self-contained nail polishes.
Former Corry couple Mr and Mrs George Akam of 762 West Tenth Place Los Angeles California formerly of Corry will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Christmas day Both are in poor health and greeting cards would be appreciated by the couple
The Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church for a Christmas party Wednesday evening. A tureen dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock and gifts will be exchanged. Mrs. H. B. Smith chairs the dinner committee with Miss Florence Williams and Miss Sarah McInnes assisting, while Mrs. H. G. Wolfe and Mrs. J. B. Patterson are in charge of entertainment.
Tips for baked potatoes with an apple cover and hollowed centers. Includes best method to dress cornbread stuffing by crumbling cooled cornbread and substituting half the white bread with cornbread crumbs. Mentions sausages and general dressing steps.
An enjoyable Christmas and tureen dinner was held Thursday by the Rebekah Helping Hand club. Gifts were exchanged and the committee in charge consisted of Mrs. Frank Hep ley, Mrs. George Keefe, Mrs Charles Stewart, and Mrs. Harve Loveland.
The Catholic Dauenters of America will hold their annual Christmas party for members Thursday evening after two brief business sessions. Attendees are asked to bring a 25 cent item to exchange. Refreshments will be provided by the December committee: Mrs. James Sullivan, Mrs. Catt Peterson, Mrs. James Wharton, Mrs. Kyle Saxton and Mrs. Arthur Pitts.
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Following the meeting a Christmas party for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and their families will be held. Children will participate in the program and gifts will be exchanged. Rebekahs are asked to sing Christmas carols.
Fragmentary data lists Pine Forests Florida with a claim of about 3,450,000 sexes in an oval pine forests of unclear scope. No clear dates names or organizations are provided to confirm context or significance.
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