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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1941
Page
5
Damaged OCR text shows partial phrases about a local advertisement or notice. Readable bits refer to a mismatched event or camp and possible names but key details are unclear. No concrete person, organization, date, or location can be confirmed from the fragment.
A lively New Year observance saw Elks at North Center street club with George LePeyre’s orchestra and Betty Smedley as vocalist from 10 pm to 2 am. Crowds flocked to restaurants and Ve Rey Theater for late movies as 1941 arrived. Zem Zem Shriners Ball at Rainbow Gardens drew several couples, while skaters attended a large Armory rink event. Watch-night services at multiple churches drew strong attendance.
Plans advance for a Christmas tree burning during the Twelfth Night celebration postponed to Friday January 16. The C A will sponsor the event on Wright Street near Bear Creek after school reopens, with B Reneau preparing music and entertainment for a crowd of children. Trees brought will receive a small prize.
Associated Press reports Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade drew record crowds, surpassing a million in estimated attendance. Mild weather brought thousands to Broad Street with morning viewing stands near City Hall. Prize money of 24,000 is to be distributed. schools resume January 6 after holiday recess. Mr and Mrs Jack Naylor of North East visiting the city.
A Bristol note describes Miss Beryl Carew's diamond encrusted shoes valued at 40 000 dollars. The article also lists numerous social arrivals and visits from Erie to Port Allegany and Newport with residents and guests of local families during New Year’s activities.
Announcement reports the marriage of Nell Campbell of Warren daughter of De Campbell and Harry H Tears of Warren. The ceremony occurred Monday December in Pittsburgh with Rev. D Lindgren officiating at the Christian church parsonage. The couple reside at 7 Cottage Place in Warren. Tears works for the state treasury department.
Practical kitchen tips from a midcentury column explain cutting bread with a hot blade, chopping parsley on a board, using a grapefruit knife to release baked goods, and shredding cabbage leaves. Suggestions include soaking tools in hot water, waxed paper to prevent cheese sticking, and scissors warmed for salads and desserts.
A daughter was born last evening at Carry hospital to Mr and Mrs Bills Higby. Baby arrival reported by the Higby family with birth details limited to the new arrival and parental names.
A wedding ceremony was conducted Saturday afternoon at the Bemiss home in North East Pa uniting Miss Dorothy Bemiss and J Reed Van Allsburg son of Mr and Mrs John E Van Allsburg both of North East The service was read by Rev Adolph P Weaver The music included Minuet in G Barcarolle and the bridal march from Lohengrin The couple were married before family and friends with flowers and candelabras in attendance Attendants were Miss Jane Bemiss and Ray Shuler
Sustensive plans for the annual Eastern Star card party are being made by co chairmen Mrs A Brie Smith and Mrs Howard Miller with their committees for Friday evening January 17. Auction and contract bridge and five hundred will be played with prizes for each game and four door prizes. Refreshments will be served and men are invited to attend.
Cooks seek new flavor blends with simple pantry staples. The guide suggests mixing chilled sauce into boiled dressing for ham sandwich filling, adding curry powder to four cups of chicken broth, and stirring nutmeg into each pound of chopped meat for meat loaves.
A concise cooking tip notes sprinkling grated sweet chocolate directly on a white-frosted cake prevents waste. It adds flavor and texture, and the method parallels using chopped nuts on dark-frosted cakes for the same effect.
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