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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1940

Page

8

Planning Pre Easter Services at U B Church

Special pre Easter services begin March 10 at United Brethren Church with Ree Glenn Borelson, conference evangelist, as speaker for a series running daily except Mondays at 7 44 pm. Miss June Bidder, Bertil Peterson, and Jebbren of Jamestown join as performers and speakers, with youth from Kidder Memorial joining. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

U. B Ree Glenn Borelson Evangeliat Syala Tocal Unlind Brethren Chrish June Wid Bertil Peterson Kidder Memorial UW. B

Port curbs hurt farmers allies and trade impact

The article reports U S farm leaders warning that British and French import restrictions and embargoes harm American agriculture. It notes retaliatory options discussed, limited State Department action, and Europe’s shrinking markets as Britain and France limit apples pears tobacco and pork exports, with shipping space and licenses tightening for farm goods.

Taree Waterford youths arrested in city jail melee

Pedestrian suspects were held after a brawl at 2:30 am Tuesday in the city jail. Abe Redmond, an official of the Ai Med Trades Club, and Ruth Redmond, daughter of a local resident, were cited with assault and battery. Alderman Lyle Orr presided as witnesses Robert McLallen and Warren Ridgway testified.

Lyle Orr Redmond Robert McLallen Trick Dayton Cross Warren Ridgway

Fine progress in drive for band uniforms

Mansfield State Teachers College will present a concert Friday afternoon to raise funds for the band uniform fund. The program features a string quartet clarinet violin and other specialties and includes an hour of varied music. Proceeds go to the band fund with hopes of adding uniforms through the effort.

Mansfield Siste Teachers College Seitiorigh School Mansfield Giles Corry Gigi Peretsipy Sprinig Barry High Jehieh

Police appeal for public aid to solve case

Franklin Fey 31 appeals to residents of Franklin Third ward to aid in solving the murder of Stanley Konchak 55 who was killed yesterday by state motor police. They urge any information no matter how trivial and promise confidential handling. Konchak was stabbed in the abdomen and neck slashed on February 11 with little detail from the victim. The weapon was recovered and traced but led nowhere. Special Officer John Mehallick says all information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.

Gone With the Wind at Rex for One Week

Jour A Blatt announces Gone With the Wind will show at Rex for one full week starting Friday March 45. Tickets are 78 cents for matinees and 210 for evening seats with a Sunday matinee at 2 pm at 210. The film stars Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, following Margaret Mitchells novel, praised as a screen epic.

Jour A. Blatt Rex Theatre Stanting David Selanick Margaret Mitchell Clark Gable Rhett Butler Vivien Leigh Dagsling Scar—‘ Nisit Fiara Thax Miss Mitchell Ick Grand Theatre

Food sources rich in vitamins and iron values

Farms produce foods high in vitamins such as milk eggs and vegetables. Eggs provide minerals and iron, with the yolk offering iron that is fully available for human use. Spinach supplies iron too, but only a third of its iron is absorbable by the body.

Retired Postal Officials Feted In North Clymer

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Central School in North Clymer for a gala party honoring Mr. Meerdink, retired postmaster, and G. E. Reslink, retired rural carrier. A dinner, tributes, and readings celebrated their combined 40 plus years of service with Lincoln's birthday themed decor and a program of songs, poems, and reminiscences.

Nort Clymer Post nMire Frank Merrdink Meerdinik G. E. Reslink

Church Services and Activities in Motegi and North Clymer

Church schedules list morning worship at Motegi with Rev Ralph Findley and Friday Young People social. North Clymer Abbe Reformed Church holds morning service at 10 30 with Rev Gerrit Timmer and evening sermon titled Choosing Jesus. Wednesday prayer meetings and Thursday study on The Life of Christ noted.

Motegi Milday Acho Ralph Findley Orved Holy City Tab Pau Wis Crrl North Clymer Bunday School Ralph’ Bingdhey Abbe Reformed Church Gerrit Timmer Clason Duevik Pople Bessie Carter Tas Gali Thoough

Home Economics Talk Noted At Clymer Fireflies Meeting

The Clymer Fireflies club met Tuesday evening with president Virginia Vruvnk presiding. Caral yn King spoke on home economics work while R. A. Thompson and Robert Pilot discussed raising and caring for chicks. Ice cream and cake followed for twenty-one members. several local residents hosted guests and shared meals.

Tuewart Club Winifred Pill Virginia Vruvnk Caralyn King R. A. ‘Thompson Robert Pilot Pio Bernice Phi Bessie Cartey Deleo Gravink Rosemary Williams Ruth Schurman Carolyn King Jessie Goldwill

Sind Wedding Anniversary Observed by Nav Clymer Friends

Mr. and Mrs Wed Damcott of Nav Clymer celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on February 18 with 82 neighbors attending a Monday evening surprise party planned by Mrs Mesrdini and Mrs Watt Read. Highlights included a chart program, readings, singing, a decorated bridal cue, and a luncheon of sandwiches jello pickles cake and coffee.

Damcott Nav Clymer Mesrdini Watt Clarence “Legrees Glen Meenlini Dina

Basket club honors Mrs. Meerdink in North Clymer

The basket club of North Clymer surprised Mrs. Frank Meerdink on Tuesday afternoon with a small party at her home. Wert Ia des with two children assisted, games were played, and Mrs Pred Damcott presented an electric sandwich toaster as a gift. A lunch of sandwiches, raisin buns, pickles, and coffee was served. The committee included Bors G. E. Russink, Mrs. Chute Als dim, and Mrs. Fred Damcott.

Frank Meerdink Basket Club North Clymer Wert Iades Pred Damcott Cad G. E. Russink Chute Als Dim Fred Damcott

Telephone Company Reelects Officers and Local Notices

Riotors of the Glysheh Tye phone Company held their organization meeting in the telephone office Monday afternoon. The following officers were re-elected: President, C. Ton. vice president Edward Neckers. secretary Edward Wiggers. treasurer Garret Joints. Edward Pfeiffer broke his arm while playing in the gymnasium at the Clymer Central School Monday. Miss Matjorlé Keeman and Ernest Carlisch, Feen College students in Cleveland, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace, attended the funeral of Mrs. Higes in Stockton, N Y, Sunday afternoon, and Mrs. J. J. Legters returned to Warren Monday after helping care for Mrs. Howard Legters and daughter Lujean, who suffered with infected ears the past week. Mrs. Legters is being treated by Dr. John Hickman for sinus trouble.

Telephone Company Glysheh Tye C. Ton Edward Neckers Edward Wiggers Garret Joints Edward Pfeiffer Clymer Central School Matjorlé Keeman Ernest Carlisch Feen College Cleveland Ohio Robert Wallace Higes Stockton N. Y J. J. Legters Warren Howard Legters Lujean Mrs. Legters John Hickman

James Croscutt Honored at Birthday and Anniversary Party

A social note records James Croscutt being honored at a party hosted Wednesday evening in celebration of his birthday and the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Croscuttt. Attendees included HGRA and Mr. Aude Ha Spitaet, with lively games and music after aDelicious tunes. Guests departed after early evening gifts and well wishes.

Pandnia Aude Ha Spitaet James Grossuth Crascutt

Mrs Kooman Hosts Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday evening at Mrs Bétha Kooman's home with Mrs Jean Bridges presiding. Officers reported proceeds from last week's school game night. The group voted to make Good Star mother Mrs Fenty Danicot an honorary member. Mrs Kooman and Mrs Mabel Schowers served refreshments.

American Legion Bétha Kooman Jean Brides Tia Bridges Thias Fenty Danicot Kooman Mabel Schowers

Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at Methodist Church

The Ladies Missionary Society met Thursday evening at Mrs Cena Speelburg’s home. President Mrs Winifred Christenson presided. Rev Ralph Findley led devotions. Mission oxes were collected for Rev Ford’s work. A social time followed with refreshments served.

Ladies Missionary Society Methodist Church Cena Speelburg Winifred Christenson Ralph Findley Ford

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