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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions a fishwork function, stars, South Africa, and a manuscript titled Angel Siren with Samuel and Bertip. No coherent event or concrete details available.
Mrs L H Blume of Warren Pennsylvania spent an overnight visit in the city with her sister Mrs Elmer Shua and brother Robert Nichols of East South street. She returned home today after the brief stay. Mrs May McCormick departed this morning for a Saturday and Sunday visit in Brit
Miss Emma Myers returns home after a two week visit with sister Mrs. Louise Dewey in Columbus. Mrs. Bruce Bilzworth and Miss Portis May Rickers left yesterday for a Saturday and Sunday visit in Cleveland.
Seventeen pupils from elementary grades to advanced performers took part in a piano recital at the studio on ast street last evening. Phillip Hools, son of Rev. and Mrs. B A Host, played five numbers from memory. Katherine Spiesman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Spiesman, offered four difficult pieces. Diel Alfred contributed a Marionette show. Other participants included Marilyn Wallace Blanche Durham Billy Hall Nancy Cass Beverly Carmile Barbara Lord Barbara Spitsaran David Hubertz Mildred Young Bill Durham Mildred Young Jr Howard Pier Marjorie Goring and Katherine Buck, with the program in two parts and strong ensemble playing.
A birthday greeting card posted 22 years ago from Pressburg 40 miles away arrived in Winters yesterday. The card was addressed to a recipient whose original address was dod.
Mrs R Potwin returns from Jamestown after Past President and Initiation events at the Protected Home Circle. Kathryet Potwin to visit Warren PA. Mrs YW G Madissa of Meadville visits Corry friends. Emma Arik at West Pleasant Street spends days in Clymer. Several households host relatives and attend parties, baptisms, sports events, and funeral services in Erie and Conneautville. Local residents travel to Pittsburgh Cleveland and Philadelphia for business and medical care, with many planning weekend stays and family gatherings.
The Acacia Club sponsored a dancing party at the Masonic temple last evening attended by thirty couples. George Weber's Orchestra of Erie provided music from 10 to 1, with novelty numbers and favors. Decorations in red, white and blue were arranged by C. K. Murray, with Horton J. Davis as general chairman and committee members LeRoy Wilcox Jack Holt J. Donald Watson and Stuart Houghton assisting.
Street drinkers in West Plains were fined for drinking intoxicants in streets alleys and stairways. Fines ranged from 1 to 50 dollars depending on the offense and location observed by authorities.
Harrisburg Feb 26 For the first time in the commonwealth an effort will be made to establish a scientific basis for a state history program in public schools. Director Lester Jk Alle Superintendent announces through the State Historical Commission Margy chair Major Frank W Melvin a survey of public school teachers in Pennsylvania is underway to develop a comprehensive course dealing with Pennsylvania history. The survey tests best means to use local history, course structure, and social studies integration while considering cooperation with historical societies to improve future instruction.
Two Members of Post No 64 Invite the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet at the post home Monday evening for the Hello America event. Refreshments will be served and all auxiliary members are urged to attend. Also notes about plants grown in the dark and a car classified ad snippet.
New York February reports show business decline with irregular commodity movements while stocks and bonds gain on hopes for peaceful European relations and possible early freight rate action. Barron index falls to 59.6, auto output dips, Chrysler dividends reduced, GM cuts salaries, steel firms show weakness, railroads lag, oils and farm shares rally modestly.
United Press reports a dull trading day with stocks easing and bonds showing irregular gains led by U S government issues, some hitting year highs. Major issues fluctuate as traders take profits before the weekend while several large names like General Electric and General Motors show varied moves. The piece also notes a brief feature on how Japanese women iron without using a conventional iron, describing washing and drying methods across different regions.
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