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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

5

New Era Club Holds February Meeting with Dinner

The Presbyterian research group New Era club met last evening for a tureen dinner at Miss Dorotha Mae Rickersons home on West Frederick street. President Miss Louise Whiteley led the business meeting after a 6:30 dinner, with devotion led by others. Stanley B. Anderson oversaw the program, assisted by Miss Lona Merker. social hour featured games and contests, with awards won by Mrs. Jack Paulson and Mrs. Winifred Sutton.

New Era Club The Presbyterian Research Louise Whiteley Ates Stanley B. Anderson Lona ‘Merker S. Wallace Jack Paulson Winifred Sutton Dorotha Mae Rickerson Frederick Street Russell Briggs Helen Spencer

Don Cossack Chorus Scheduled for February 14 Show

The Don Cossack Chorus, formed over 15 years ago in a prison camp near Constantinople, embarks on its tenth American tour. Directed by Serge Jaro, the ensemble performs Wednesday evening February 14 at 8:30 in the Women's Gym Auditorium, Warren, under Philomel Club auspices. Cappella chorus concert follows Friday at 8:30.

ENE Constantinople Serge Jaro Cl Jouditorium Warren Philomel Club Thap Place Erie Vingenbahi Academy

Valentine Party Hailed by Alathians Society

Mrs. George Goyson Mrs. Ian Milley and Mrs. Fred Mixer hosted the Valentine Party of the Alathian Society at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. A goodly sum was realized from the sale of valentines.

George Goyson Ian Milley Fred Mixer Alathian Society The Methodist Church

Odd Fellows Lodge Holds Regular Meeting and Plans Tournament

One Odd Fellows lodge held a regular meeting last evening. A supper was served to members. The committee was Nels Sorenson Paul Auer and Stacey Skinner. Plans were discussed for the second Cure r tournament at Union City February 20 in which the local lodge will participate.

Odd Fellows Lodge Nels Sorenson Paul Auer Stacey Skinner Union City

Readers Club origins and members in early 1900s

Mrs J B Murray hosted Indies at 224 South Second Ave in summer 1903 forming The Readers with Maria Murray as first president. The group studied art history geography and biography, met weekly at members’ homes, and held three social meetings yearly. Officers included T Robbins president and F B Whittlesey treasurer. 1917 22 and 1921 25 long serving members aided Red Cross work. The article lists many deceased members and notes ongoing programs and social events.

J. B. Murray South Second Avenue Mary Marrick A. Billa ‘King Elizabeth’ Rogers Emma Bonsteel Emma Lock‘wood Fanny ©, Wilson Louise Wight Florence Bracken Imys Maria Murray F. 2 Whittlesey Jong Standing Eertains Bindley Lake Red Cross Marie Murray Bracken Esther Grives Bla Ring Carrie Palmer Fom Mes Lowh Wight Clara Osborne Edith Campbell Margaret Ragan Ella King Stella’ Fulp Amrlie Ross Mery Phelps Unn M. Cro‘nin Aliee Sandburg Madge Love Olive McGray Saraly Pape Margaret Robbing

Dinner Committee Named For Erie County Republican Women

Named on the dinner committee are Mrs F S Austin and Mrs W W Hammond of this city for the Patriot Dinner to be held Tuesday evening February 20 at 7 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Erie County Council of Republican Women in charge with Mrs Pitt Gifford and Mrs Helen M Sch tul in charge of the event to be assisted by committee members from Union City Waterford Derry Newhaven East Harborcreek and Erie

F.S. Austin W. W Hammond Masonic Temple Erie County Pitt Gifford Helen M. Schturail Union City Waterford Derry Newh East Harborcreet Erie

Birth Announcement for Croker Child at Corry Hospital

A baby boy weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces was born Wednesday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Croker on Biking Street. Mrs Croker, formerly Miss Helen Wojciechowski, announced the birth.

John Croker Corry Hospital Croker Helen Wojciechowski

Corry Girl Weds Wattsburg Man in February Nuptials

Miss Luville Florence Kirch daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kirch of West Washington street married Leon Frederick Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips of Wastshire. The ceremony was held Saturday at the Baptist church with Rev G E Dupres officiating. Guests included Lyle H Phillips and Mrs Lawrence Nichols. A family dinner followed at the bride’s parents home.

Amm Yao Ananeuve Luville Florence Kirch Charles Kirch West Washington Street Leon Frederick Phillips Wastshire Fred Phillips G.E. Dupres The Baptist Church Lyle H. Phillips Lawrence Nichols

Dorcas Class Meeting at Mrs Wolford's Home

Dorcas Class of the Methodist church met at East Mall street home of Mrs Ray Wolford last evening. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Wolford with assistance from Mrs K S Durham Mrs Lawrence Davison Miss Helen Dahlstrand and Mrs Howard Swanson.

Dorcas Methodist Church Ray Wolford East Mall Street Wolford K.S. Durham Lawrence Davison Helen Dahlstrand Howard Swanson

Ladies Auxiliary Session Details and Diner Proceeds

The Ladies Auxiliary of Vv. FW met at West Washington Street for its regular gathering with two new member applicants read. Business session announced Swiss steak dinner proceeds donated to the hospital. committee members led the evening’s activities.

West Washington Street Zom Bom

Castor Bean Poison Seen More Potent Than Cobra Venom

Scientists warn that castor bean hybrids may produce a toxin surpassing cobra venom in potency. The claim notes increased toxicity in experimental plants, sparking safety concerns and calls for further testing.

Bay Crockon- CUGNID GRING Cake Icing Recipe

A recipe draft for a fruit icing and candied fruit layer cake icing. Ingredients include sugar, water, baking powder, candied cherries, vanilla, and egg whites. Instructions describe boiling syrup to thread stage, cooling, then beating into stiff icing and folding in fruit for a pink colored glaze.

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