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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
7
Daily essentials for cold weather with all wool blankets made in Pennsylvania offered in plain white and plaid patterns. Learn how timely purchases now could save money for fall needs as prices stand unusually favorable.
A yarn bargain offers all wool factory yarn for sale with low prices. Socks and mittens available in colors black and black and gray mixed. Skein priced at 10 cents, and larger quantities around one dollar and one cent.
Aluminum ware sale features white porcelain with blue border items priced at 124 cents for cups and saucers and 124 cents for dinner and soup plates. Bread and butters 9 cents each. Other prices in proportion. Double cereal cookers 1.00, large covered kettles 1.29, large open kettles 1.75, tea kettles 2.25.
Numerous residents are noted visiting relatives and engaging in short business trips across towns. John Martin Ja spends the day with felony at the county weather, while J IPS Drought travels to Bris for a friends visit. Grace Guile and Grace Mevelin visit relatives. Henry Hopkins shows progress buying a home on West Washington. Vincent Desmond arrives for a day of business, and Emma Armstrong rests at Corry Hospital. Various others, including Miss Anna Mevelin and J Deshner, are mentioned in short city stays and travel.
Mrs Jane Ward of West Church Street was honored at a Valentine party arranged by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The event celebrated her 67th birthday with a gifts presentation and a pleasant afternoon featuring music and refreshments served by guests. About sixteen family members attended across four generations.
The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs. R. G. Lindsley’s home on a Wednesday afternoon. M Lop Shulle spoke on current renditions and needs in Latin America. Musical numbers included an instrumental solo by Veliah Morgan and a vocal solo by Mrs. L. J. Bil. Hostess aides were Mrs. Elizabeth Usher Mrs. Izleentley and Mrs. James Richards.
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