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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
5
A fragmentary note references a track of railroad rates and police commission tone. The readable text hints at regulatory action and rate discussion, with no clear dates or named entities available in the OCR snippet.
A survey of recent books on culture and history reviews titles by Wissler, Chan, and others. It highlights works on American Indians, early modern England, naval history, and twentieth century warfare, praising accessible writing and scholarly insight while noting authorial credentials from institutions like the American Museum of Natural History and Barnard College.
Miss Elizabeth Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Perry of Weet Washington Street married Charles J Rizzo son of Mr and Mrs Garl Rizzo of North East in a morning ceremony at St Thomas Church. Rev Francis J Graves officiated. Attendants included Miss Mary Perry maid of honor and sisters Mildred Perry Geraldine Rizzo and Sara Muzno. Best man Carl Moranno and ushers Frank Purpura Patay Perry John Rizzo. A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in North East with the bride’s parents’ broom employed by the State Highway Department.
An informal wedding ceremony took place this morning at 11:30 in Emmanuel Episcopal Church North Center street. Miss Wuthering Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Crater Evie and Moir Williams son of Mr and Mrs J F Michell of 27 West Bond street were united. Rev William J Kulm officiated with relatives and friends present. The bride wore a gray jersey dress with rose trim and fur jacket. Attendant Betty Bowen of Akron wore a gray gown with fur jacket. Groom was attended by Paul Auer. A wedding breakfast was served at the Greyhound Post House. The couple will reside in Corry where the groom works at Raymond Manufacturing. He is a 1995 Corry High School graduate. Mrs Moir is a graduate of Academy High School at Wiie and secretary at Lord Manufacturing in that city.
The Pollard Play rs presented The Family Upstairs a three act comedy in the Lyceum series at the senior high school auditorium. It centers on marriage issues for the young daughter with a romance between a banker's son and the daughter, aided by the practical father to achieve a happy ending. The show featured music and drew a fair audience. the war number of the Lyceum course will be presented on Friday March 8 by Scheew and Go.
Corry Kiwanis will host a ladies night on Thursday February 15 at 6 15 PM in the hotel. A dinner program featuring music and novelty performers is planned with a bridge auction and contract games for women of Kiwanis members. The event aims to showcase social activities for the year. Other notes mention Mrs D Armour Hillstrom's Brie trip for theater and Miss Nelle Titus visiting Barnes Fa weekend, with Mrs John Pollock from Evie visiting local friends.
The item lists a birth announced at Corry Hospital for Mr and Mrs Gox of Park Street a daughter named Gorm and another for Mr and Mrs Jaggi on West Washington Street. It then shifts to a parade of book titles and authors from 1930s publishers, radio addresses and religious/ethical works, with scattered references to guidance for women and public polish.
The United Brethren board of Christchurch voted to engage Bertel Peterson and Miss June Kidder of Jamestown New York as special musicians for a two week series of pre Easter meetings at the local church from March 1 through 25. Other business included Education Day at Otterbein College observance on February 1 and a special offering on April 18 for the conference debt. The organ fund was announced to be moved to the parsonage fund after payment for the new organ was completed.
Mrs John Broughton honored at a home party on East Church Street. Ailments noted as guests included Miss Grace Cole and Miss Ruth Cole. Bingo and door prize were among activities with a salad luncheon hosted by multiple local ladies including Mrs M B Robbins and Mrs J Haight.
Betty Crockon Faeaogs Guns report details unclear. The fragment references two names and firearm terms with obscured context. No dates or locations available.
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