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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
5
Members of the local Lodge of Odd Fellows completed punt arrangements for a Friday banquet and bridge tournament at North Hart. An evening meeting at Yealode rooms at 73 oelock was set for members seeking participation and transportation with initiations possible on March 1.
Mrs. Harry B. Smith and Mrs. Gilbert L. Boyd led a devotional period at the Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary Society meeting in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Smith presented an article on The Negro of the Mission Board of Africa and Mrs. G W Waggoner, president, who led the business session, read an article on The Negro in America.
A Valentine Party will be held Friday evening at the Salvation Army citadel under the auspices of the Ladies Home League. Admission based on height, with a humorous sketch A Mock Wedding. Cast includes A Cummings, Miss Peer, VanTaseer, Mrs Harry Burton, Irene Yimpy, Myrna Miller, Mr and Mrs M Robbins, Merle Miller, Jacket Miller, Mrs A Cummings, John Lammers, Norman Lanier. Refreshments served. all welcome.
Lillian Guild of the Episcopal church hosted a Swiss steak dinner for about 180 guests in the parish hall. Serving began at 9 40 p m with Valentine Day decor. Mrs Wallace Young chaired, supported by chairmen Mrs W A Steen and Mrs Charles Kromas and other helpers. A candy sale accompanied the dinner.
Mrs Lyle Colby hosted a Valentine gathering Tuesday evening at 40 Concord Street. Two tables of five hundred were played. swans were won by Mrs Morece Silvis and Mrs Duke. Other guests included May Vict or Cin, Mrs Job Permbwok, Mrs Roy Sitianer, Meg, Frank Morris and Mrs Floyd Holcomb. The hostess served a sallage with decorations in keeping with St Valentine’s Day.
Tables at the Business and Professional Women’s club room hosted a card party sponsored by the chit. Awards for contract bridge went to Mrs. Oro Ki Stroup and Mrs. Mabel Larson. auction bridge to Mrs. Morris Bernstein and Mrs. Ethel Matthews. AU to Marion Mercer and Mrs. Tack Collins. The door prize was won by Mrs. Frederick Beall. Hostesses Mrs. Milton Wainrest, Mrs. Cassius L. Beard, and Miss Marjorie McElroy served a salad lunch to end a pleasant evening.
A son was born last evening at Hinnot hospital to Mr and Mrs Hackenbeys. The child is named Maukenberg, with Corry Ely Mass Marie Baresst noted among those mentioned.
Dorcas class members of the Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed a tuneful tureen dinner last evening at the church. Seated were KS. DYNA, chairmin Mrs. A. B. Reewink, Howad Swan son, Orjo Young, and Mist Krances Waodowneth, among others.
Mys. Mary Culver aged 93 will celebrate Sunday with relatives near Corry Ro Dy 2 in the neighborhood. Her kin and friends extend best wishes to Mrs Culver on her special day with plans for a quiet family gathering and nearby residents wishing her happiness.
A party at Wright street in ATL honored Miss Alice Messinger with a dinner and gifts. Guests included Mrs Muna Measinger and Mrs Lawronen Dayise, with music and games as Miss Luna Marker and Mr Chaves Bugher won prizes.
Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian church held its meeting at Mrs. LeRoy Dickinson’s home. Elections for the ensuing year will occur March 16 during an Easter event hosted by Mrs Nell Mericer. Devotional led by Mrs A Cochran. president Mrs Mali Diciesin presided. Prizes and contests were won by Mrs Cochran, Moy.sulburt L. Boyd and Mrs W. Gps. Hostesses were Mrs deletion and Mrs Howl with Dvi division. refreshments served.
Edna Davis 47, widow of Harris Davis, former chief of police at Saint George, died at St Vincent's Hospital in Brie after weeks as a patient. Survived by husband, father Arthur Lanstin, brother John Lussatin, and other relatives. Funeral planned Saturday at 2 PM at Idina. Burial details to follow.
In a tragic incident at Trustnel Hill near Tales West, a mother and child perished when a frying device exploded during a visit by a neighbor. Authorities are investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the fatal blaze.
The text describes Mardi Gras revelry in New Orleans where revelers shed dignity for a few hours, contrasted with a quiet Pennsylvania Dutch observance of Shrove Tuesday. It mentions the seasonal pre lent treats including pastries and fried dough, and notes Pasini?ach keyhen as a local dish prepared before Lent in old Pennsylvania homes.
United Press reports Pittsburg and New York commodity markets showing varied activity. Grains, vegetables, and meats moved with small gains and steady to firm quotes, while several blue chip stocks and aviation firms advanced in New York trading.
An unclear advertisement promises relief from mysterious pains and backache by using Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets. The ad names pharmacies and mentions Icelandic terms while urging readers to obtain the product for immediate relief.
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