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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
5
An archaic note mentions Apatiba origin and a local event in a town, with references to a body, a missing person, and a tentative timeline. The fragment hints at a town’s memory of a disturbance near a tea establishment and a possible investigation.
A Monday afternoon society session at Mrs. F B Sullivan’s home on West Pleasant Street focused on wild flowers. Members shared items and described favorite species like May flowers and trailing arbutus, noting Pennsylvania’s law against picking wild flowers. A social hour followed, with the next meeting set for February 17 at Mrs. O J Robbing’s home on East Smull Street.
AP Fashion Editor Amy Porter notes American college-age girls lead dress trends with simple, flattering silhouettes in pastels and florals. Designers push “pretty pretty” party wear, starched fabrics, lace, and bold flower motifs. florists offer new flower arrangements and corsages for student life and dating culture.
The note recalls Mrs Glenn Wood’s dolls filling her hospital room as she battles infantile paralysis. It mentions Nurse Bilamer Smith’s return from scarlet fever, birthday wishes for several locals, and plans of families and teachers. It also cites literary awards for Hemingway and discusses Saint Valentine’s Day origins.
The fragment describes hot apple sauce pairing with pork, notes on Relieal sauce, and tips for timing meals. It recalls outdoor wear, comparing darker, practical sweaters with dainty, fluttering styles, and stresses proper washing and shaping to restore garments to their original size.
The Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J Hastil Patterson home on East Frederick Street with a box supper and box lunches. Prizes were won by Mrs. Douglas Rozelle and Mrs. Harry B. Smith. Plans were made for a bake sale on Saturday February 2 at the Gift Shop. The next meeting was postponed to March 17 at Mrs. Nelle Merker's home with a song dress theme.
A capacity crowd is expected to attend the big party marking the Armory Roller Rink closure. Manager Lynford Chase said the event runs 7:30 to 11:30 p m, with the rink closing indefinitely after Wednesday night as Chase leaves with Company A for a year of training at Tadian town Gan.
A meeting of the Erie County PTA council will be held at Belle Valley church on Wednesday January 19 beginning at 10 a m. A luncheon follows and the general business session continues in the afternoon. For reservations call Mrs. Frederick Beall of West Washington street by Monday February 17.
Wendell Willkie scheduled for two networks Wednesday night after return from bomb-swept London and Britain. Program listings include WEAF NBC Red 6 25 and 7:15 pm, WABC CBS 10 45 pm, and WJZ NBC Blue 9 30, plus MBS and other networks with varied shows. Coverage centers on his first formal broadcasts and Lincolns Day dinner events in New York.
Mr and Mrs Henry Durrell of Bufo New York and Miss Virginia Hoeny of Easton Pa return home after a week here with negatives and Miss Agnes Cameron a patient in Corry hospital. Mrs Gertrude Hooven of Pottsville visits Corry RD4. Wilbur W Wilson of Fourth Avenue plans to move to Hudson Falls NY with daughter’s family. Miss Osborn accompanies him. Mrs Wilson to follow later. Bliss spending winter in Daytona Beach Florida returns for a few weeks business stay. Mrs Aaron Oberman and Miss Mildred Cohen return from a week in New York City. Mrs F S Austin of Maple Avenue attends Republican Women tea in Erie for Britain and Greek relief. Bassett Star Chapter meeting in Ridinboro attended by several locals. Mr and Mrs J J Desmond visited from Washington Pa with Albert Allison and Miss Louise Desmond. Desmond leaves for a two-day business trip in Washington DC.
Classic Betty Crocker guidance explains why waffles stick and how to prevent it. Key tips include proper greasing, correct iron temperature, not lifting the lid early, and tempering a new iron. It also covers batter ratios, heating times, cleaning, and re greasing after sticking, plus a recipe for basic waffles and chocolate waffles with a request for self addressed stamped envelopes for more recipes.
The PTA City Council met after a four year founding anniversary and birthday celebrations for Linco and Wellington. Twenty members attended as issues were discussed. A ceremony, group singing, and patriotic decorations marked the evening, with notes on dinner and a cake.
The monthly Women’s Society for Christism Sence dined at the Methodist church last evening. After dinner a numbers diagram by Walstrio and a Bolivia talk by Mrs. J. W. Hallett followed, with Mrs. K. S. Durham, Mrs. George Andrus, Miss Ruth Dabistrand and Miss Huth Johnson assisting. A brief business session was led by President Mrs. W. B. Stowe, while Imer Kincaid of Baltimore was in town on business.
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