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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
8
Generous post holiday sale clears remaining stock between Christmas and New Year. Linen towels and dresser scarfs cut to 59c, embroidered white aprons to 59c, German Silver purses and mesh bags down to 2.00, Peau-de-soie silk sold at 1.50 yard now 1.15, fur muffs 3.50, plush seal coats offered at 25.00.
A local notice explains doll votes will continue until January 15 as competition closes and few dolls remain. It lists price markdowns on ladies coats, plush coats, bonele chinchilla items, extra large wool blankets, pink and blue outing flannel, satin top sofa pillows, and 32 inch corduroy fabrics, highlighting reduced sale prices.
A notice to the Corry Motor Club states the Pennsylvania Federation won a test case on driver licensing. The Highway Department ruling requires licenses for operators, with family and 18 plus owners exempted. multi-owner registrations may be challenged. Community events follow with a dinner dance and Christmas program at Presbyterians include a tree and gifts for pupils.
Raeder, Corry's premier in line, complete arrangements for serving the supper as the crowd gathers. The basement is decorated in B P.O. 1 colors with provisions for 24 dining room staff and orderly service planned for the gathering.
Christmas Eve services drew large crowds at St. Pauls Lutheran and Emmanuel Church. Gifts were distributed after a children’s program at St. Pauls, with offerings for orphans. Emmanuel featured a Midnight Mass, festive liturgy, and a short sermon urging belief in Jesus as God, with Sunday school exercises at 5 pm.
Harrisburg will host the Pennsylvania State Educational Association annual meeting from Thursday to Saturday. Superintendent Cross and Corry High principal Prof Strong will attend, with delegates from Lebanon County totaling around 960 teachers. Dr J George Becht leads the event at the Technical High School building as members discuss school code operations and plans for changes.
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