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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
5
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Protector Donald Miller of Titusville spoke to Corry Kiwanis at Hotel Corry, detailing the Pennsylvania Game Commission winter work including trapping activities. Twenty nine attended, with two guests and two new members welcomed, Harry Wissinger and Carl Wingert.
The Broken Straw Valley Chapter of the D A R announced Miss Helen Bush, daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Bush of North Center Street, as recipient of the D A R citizenship prize. She will compete with other high school winners in an objective test of American citizenship and may win a free trip to Washington D C in the spring.
About 100 Elks of Corry Lodge gathered for Past Exalted Rulers Night, initiating four classes of eleven candidates led by exalted rulers. Dell Darling received life membership and praise, while officers Charles P. B. Keating, William Miers, Anthony M. Litt, and J. Fred Kinley were named. A dinner followed with musical entertainment by Jimmy Lonergan’s team.
Students from Urry and Cambridge Springs high schools in joint bands were treated to a dinner in the school cafeteria at 6 15 oclock before a concert. Mrs. Lyn Campbell led the serving with help from Parent Teachers Association volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. W B Peiffer left this morning for a visit in Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs Edward Jerome entertained members of her Five Hyorred club last evening at her East Coultress street home. Awards for the evening went to Mrs Ray Courdenour and Mrs Marie Dickson, with Mrs Walter McCoy also noted. Mrs Jerome served refreshments to several guests including Mrs Virgil Skirmer Mrs Francis Slattery and others.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Methodist church to plan a February luncheon at Mrs. A Hook's home. Committee members were named for the program, with Mrs. Lem VanTassel presiding and reports given on Loyal Temperance Legion and Youth Temperance Council work. A devotional period was led by Mrs. Emma Heath and refreshments were served by Mrs. Van Tassel and Mrs. Cogan.
City Scout leaders met to discuss forming Presbyterian Scout Troop No 88, with installation planned for early March. Jack Taye, Erie County Scout Executive, led the meeting attended by 17 leaders. Applications for charter will be reviewed by the Episcopal Scout troop being organized. Nile Scouts of St Thomas church also forming a troop.
Andrews Relief Corps held a meeting yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Masonic hall. The event was well attended and Mrs Rose Westley was presented with a past president emblem.
Mrs A G Rees was hostess to the Past Matrons club at her home on East Main street for an evening of bridge and Chinese checkers. She served a fine inch to several members including Mrs E L Gallagher, Mrs Mae Carmcke, Mrs G Munger, Mrs Velma Moore, Mrs V M Sandburg, Mrs A Griswold, Mrs W Houghton, Mrs Lloyd Stowe, Mrs Melvin Parkhurst of Warren, and Mrs John A Williamson of North Center street, who is visiting Chicago.
The current congress includes only one woman senator, Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, who missed early sessions due to illness. The new House member is Clara G. McMillan of South Carolina, elected to finish her late husband’s term. Also serving are Caroline O'Day of New York, Jessie Sumner of Illinois, Mary Norton of New Jersey, and Eilith Rogers of Massachusetts.
Twelve members attended yesterday afternoon meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren in Christ church held in the church parlors at 2 o'clock. A business session followed by a social hour. Hostesses served refreshments.
The Corry Journal-Betty Crocker Home Service urges Lent readers to explore fish varieties with over 250 types. It includes a scalloped fish recipe using canned fish, crackers, milk, and lemon, and invites readers to mail Betty Crocker selections for Lenten meals with a stamp for postage.
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