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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
5
A fragmented notice outlines a political halt or pause amid a broader tour by a prominent figure, with supporters citing “Ps tour” ties and the sec state role. The fragmentary text hints at a leadership discussion and possible scheduling changes without clear dates or outcomes.
Readable text shows scattered fragments mentioning Ber and Poats with ambiguous context. The fragment hints at two severed items and a domestic scene but lacks coherent detail. No clear event, date, or involved organizations emerge from the damaged pass.
The Badies Auxiliary of the MC A held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Leon J. Lindsley on First Avenue. A routine business session yielded a sizable bake sale profit. Plans were made for a Silver Tea to be held Friday March 1 at the YMCA recreation rooms.
A cluttered local notices page lists various residents and visitors with brief movements and trips. Names include Mrs. Daniel B. Taggert, Ruth Starr, Arlene Gray, and William Murray Jell, among others, with mentions of business travel to New York and homecomings from Florida and Harrisburg.
The Mentor Club met at Mrs G E Bennett’s East Street home. Roll call covered current events as two papers were read. Mrs J B Pajietgon spoke on Argentina and Mrs Jessie K Newton on Chile. A general discussion followed. The next meeting is Monday March 4 at Mrs 8 Donald Wilcox’s home, topic Colombia.
Series of meetings of Corty school groups and Superintendent Ralph 8 Dewey are held this week and next to discuss course content. The hearings coordinate work across grades and schools citywide.
Saree vope was hostess to The Readers at the regular meeting Monday afternoon. Friendship was the roll call topic and poems and sentiments on that subject were read. Mrs Page prepared questions on present day and historical facts. The meeting was interesting and enjoyable. Mrs Charles F Cronin hosts next Monday February 26.
Mrs. Wilbur Lathrop hosted a birthday party for her son Tommy, assisted by Mrs. Frank Lathrop, with mothers and children attending. The event featured ice cream cake and a Valentine themed table, with guests including Patricia Ahi Janet Tubs Sidra Lee Ferry Bobbie Hixson Wayne Edward Skinner Jerry Swanson Walter Tanders Didds Staples Roger Tubbs and Tommy, who received many gifts.
An unusually fine concert is planned by Clymer Central High School for Thursday evening at the school. It features the Cathedral Trumpeteers from Jamestown and will include selections by the Clymer high school band and chorus. The Cathedral Trumpeteers are regular radio program guests and national champions last year.
The humble hen now yields more gross income in the United States than ever, with poultry and egg values near 1 billion dollars annually, accounting for about 12 percent of all farm products versus a generation ago.
A son was born yesterday afternoon at Gerry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lewis of 60 East Bond Street. Mrs Lewis was formerly Miss May Cuman. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Ruth and Gertrude Johnson of West Church street active at Taylor University Indiana as senior and freshman students. Ruth elected vice president of the Orange-ha debating club and active in forensic work. Gertrude secretary of the music club and involved in musical events. Mary Sullivan in New York for gown orders and reports the Maloney family moving from Corry are well and happy. Roger Whiteley transferred to Bradenton Florida as general manager of a chain store. C B Whiteley ill in hospital. Delbert Lumequist family moved to Rochester New York. Lindquist has a position there. Thanks to Mrs. A. A. Williams in Orlando for patriotism squib. Frank Bliss and Cornyites in Florida enjoy Riviera Hotel at Daytona Beach. Mabel Carroll of Corry injured slipping at Meadville hospital. recovering with no bones broken. Hidden vocal talent emerging as wiki lodge choir forms under James P. Sullivan. George Washington Festival fund drive by Juniata High School PTA. Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Becker on 40th anniversary. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Weed celebrate 22nd anniversary. Charles Parkhurst returning from California, now grandfather. D A Gillstrom encountered severe blizzard en route on southern trip. Frandie Eimers and orchestra to provide music for Saturday’s high school dance. plans for March 26 under way. Birthdays include Miss Els Matteay and Marie Fields facing illness. Next civic orchestra concert March 11 to feature harpist Mrs. Fa Wciittler and notable instrumental numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thomas of Rockville Maryland celebrate silver wedding anniversary next Sunday. A safety sermon urged against misuse of weapons in a Holley church.
A long, fragmentary recipe feature promotes carrot cooking methods and mint glaze, detailing French and mint glaze preparations, butter and sugar proportions, and variations for serving with lamb or vegetables. It blends multiple recipes into a single, era-tinged home economist style.
A fragmented OCR reads a humorous snippet about a vehicle’s speedometer showing lines from hymns at various speeds. The odd list pairs hymns with speeds such as 40s to 75 mph, including Nearer My God to Thee and When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, amid garbled wording.
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