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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
5
An overview explains that Lent derives from Anglo-Saxon spring meaning and marks 40 days of penitence before Easter. It notes Ash Wednesday rites, the 48-day span with six Sundays excluded, and self-denial practices. Catholics and some Protestants observe meat abstinence on most days, with exceptions on Fridays and Holy Week.
Social circle orders St Ward’s Ball on Friday evening March 1. Mrs Ley Hoylen is general chairman with Miss Maint Keefe as committee chair for reservations. Preliminary plans were discussed at a meeting of St Thomas church ladies yesterday. local residents attend with relatives and friends from Corry and nearby towns. Thirty couples at high school dance for Junior-Senter benefit.
Mrs L Roan of Spring Creek enjoyed a birthday surprise Friday evening as friends gathered at her home. The night featured music by Arthur Chapman and My Busch, with piano and violin performances, followed by a late lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joli Fyckerson, Mr and Mrs Art Chapman, Mr and Mrs Archie Wyn, Mr and Mrs James Moovard, and Mr and Mrs PL Roach.
A surprise birthday gathering took place in Erie with Mrs George Pureluse and Mrs Henry U Allen hosting at 125 W Blyntrodt. Guests included Miss Helen Hanson and Miss Charlotte Mckinvey from Kane, James Condren, Albert Tideswell, and Miss Amy Wolf, honoring Mr Allen on his birthday anniversary.
Waterford chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will not hold Wednesday activities at 2:30 AM at the Washington Monument. A brief program is planned for the wreath laying event with details limited in the notice.
The Zem Zem Chanters inaugurate their season with concerts in Lawrence Park high school gym. Victor J. Greih chairs the arrangements as general chairman. The group plans an later concert with a nationally known singer as guest soloist.
Menssp Butyl of Lit street hosted Saturday evening at her home for members of the Past Matron’s Union of the Eastern Star Carly Were. The gathering enjoyed the evening and social diversions, ending with a pleasant finale.
Unclear OCR fragment recounts a late Sunday event at a city hospital with mentions of individuals from Union City and a café on Puylt street. The text is garbled but suggests a local gathering or greeting at Corry hospital with several names associated.
Mrs. J F Carlisle of New York social circle wears a bold menswear inspired hat revealing a trendsetting clash between society couture and racing crowd at Santa Anita. The see and be seen scene highlights fashion shifts and prominent figures in attendance.
The nutria measures between a muskrat and a beaver in size but differs in fur color and its aquatic lifestyle. Breeding and other habits are entirely distinct from both species.
Corry Grange No 53 hosted a well attended Saturday meeting featuring a lively program directed by Miss Pauline Swanson. The event included readings and musical items with Alma Dingfalder and Leona Grace among the winners of several contests and a renewal of a membership by Miss Nina Jewell.
Ridgway woman author presents poems at the New York World's Fair, with noted invitees and book talk planned during the event. Mike Brown notifies participants of readings and reception details as part of the World’s Fair program schedule.
A mixed set of notices describes a Wednesday gathering by a group identified as C.D. of A with references to Curt Conception No. 38 and local shorefront coatings. A Dit Ne Study DBA will begin at the meeting. Separate item notes a Usinti bingo party to be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Albert Miller on Trueth Conte Street.
Mrs Gilvet of New York City plans a cruise with her husband to Bermuda. The notice outlines a property sale and a medical operation following the trip, mentioning a will and a possible exi ayunter.
Corry Journal presents a Betty Crocker Home Service feature with a spring time apricot cake recipe. The article includes detailed ingredient lists and step by step instructions, referencing apricots, almonds, coconut lace, and a cream shortening mix. Instructions cover mixing, baking, and glaze steps for a delicate spring cake suitable for entertaining.
A tarantula bite caused a painful wound that bled freely, described as more mechanical than venantone in origin. The incident highlights the severity of the bite and the spoilage of tissue around the wound.
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