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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions annual events and fort related phrasing. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to establish a full item. This compact card notes a local events fragment with limited legible clues.
Nicholas Monsarrat’s This Is the Schoolroom and Saroyan tales draw praise and fault in sharp critique. Aramaic Bible translation by George Lamsa cited alongside Curt Sachs history of musical instruments and Chamberlain’s France book noted for artistry and personal passion. Hungerford’s Locomotives on Parade praised for humor and rail lore.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. await an open house on New Year’s Day. The event, hosted by Auxiliary and officers, will feature refreshments and a brief assembly for members.
Features on Tika Chase wife of William Murray balancing Broadway work with a NBC program and social duties. Madeline Mirow, widow of a Alaska air pioneer, runs Miron Air Service between Nome and Anchorage. Jeanette Stevens of New York built a 50 foot schooner and teaches seamanship. Fashion ideas include diamond leaf earrings and jeweled hair adornments worn by high society women. Nearby social notes mention visits and gatherings across Corry and Erie communities and a Young People's meeting in Erie.
Oscar Gordon son of Mr and Mrs George Gordon of East Church street departs this evening for Newport R I where he will join the U S Navy He will be stationed in Alaska starting January First A farewell party was held with roller skating and later at the Gordon home Refreshments were served Attendees included Rosemary Auer Worma Grice Claudia Keener Mary Hinman Isabelle Jeannelis Bonnie Gordon Alton Laurie Bill Macleves George Gordon Ralph Cady Cassius Kenneth Walter Paulson and Walter Loveland.
Equal portions of chopped ripe olives dill pickles and sardines form a topper. Add a hint of minced chives or onion, moisten with mayonnaise. Chill to stiffen and spread on crackers toast points or potato chips.
A domestic tip details keeping pears peeled in cold salted water until ready to serve. It instructs dissolving salt in two cups of water, submerging pears, then soaking briefly and chilling. The text hints at lemon zest and orange garnish ideas, with a busy housewife aiming to save time.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion hosts a card party Friday evening January 17 at their North Center street home. Mrs W Pangborn chairs the committee with help from Mrs Carl Carlson and Mrs Minnie Holcomb. Invitations extend to all, promising an enjoyable event. Plans also cover Red Cross sewing next week and a recap of last week’s Christmas party for children.
The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met last evening at East South Street Polerowing home of Mrs. Ralph Carroll. Mrs Edwin Bartill of London, Om., visiting, led a program on "He Came" from St. John Chapter 1. After a brief business session led by Miss Gladys Boggart, gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. F. D. Pelter.
This season calls for bold costume jewelry to transform outfits into theatrical ensembles. Choose an elaborate necklace with matching earrings and bracelet, plus oversized gold or gold tone bags. Select new evening shoes that blend comfort with fashion, favoring sandal-like designs with thicker soles for added height.
Miss Coletta Burkhardt entertained several friends at a dessert-bridge party in Potsdam New Jersey. The hostess, aided by her mother, Nien, organized an evening of games and socializing in a private home setting.
A quirky home party hosted by Elsie ties a pioneer theme to a neighborhood get together. Betty Crocken and Elie organize a sports outing for high school girls nicknamed the gang, with skating biking and a buffalo hunt planned as entertainment. The menu features Brunswick Stew and Dark Plum Pudding with standard American side dishes, while guests are assigned pioneer names like Daniel Boone and Kit Carson.
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