Book notes review across several authors and works
John Selby reviews Maurine Whipple’s De Giant Joshua and Pearl Buck’s Day of China, Newman Ivey White’s Shelley biography, Neil Swanson’s The Silent Drum, David Hall’s The Record Book, and Ira Ford’s Traditional Music of America. Commentary blends praise with critical notes on style, scope, and historical context, highlighting how each book engages with culture, history, and literary craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hall
Smith & Darrell
America
Ira W. Ford
Dutton
Hall
Pyle
Mp. Hall
Ira W
Meily
Special Meeting of Erie County PTA to Hear Penn State Sociologist
A guest speaker, extension sociologist from Penn State College, will address the Erie County PTA council at a meeting in Werleyville on Wednesday January 7. The session will cover program planning and other topics with group singing. reservations are handled by Mrs Harold G Moore of Werleyville with a deadline of January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rw. Serns
Penn State College
Erie County Council
Werleyville
Ariel
Singine
Harold G. Moore
Bird Drive
Werléyuilte
Hostesses to Bridge Club Last Evening
Hostesses Miss Esther Curl bury of Cleveland Ohio and several members hosted a bridge club gathering at Mrs Sandburg’s Wright street home last evening. Attending were Mrs Me lisse Butlul of Meadvldle Mrs Melvin Parkhurst of Warren Mrs ALE Griswoll Mrs W Stuart Howehson Mrs Lloyd Stowe and Mrs ME Greene with Velma Moore unable to attend due to illness. Avis for bridge were won by Mrs Greene and Mrs Hurlbut. A two course meal followed with table decorations of cut flowers and tapers and each guest received a flower basket favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oamburg
A. G. Rees
Bridge Club
Mrs. Sandburg
Wright Street
Esther Curlbury
Cleveland
Ohio
Melisse “Butlul
Meadvldle
Melvin
Parkhurst
Warren
Ale, Griswoll
W. Stuart Howehson
Lloyd Stowe
ME Greene
Velma Moore
Gladys Lilien Vrooman Weds D J Morehouse in Quiet Home Ceremony
Gladys Lilien Vrooman daughter of Floya A Vroomen of Sherman marries Donald J Morehouse son of Mr and Mrs P S Morehouse of Ripley on New Year's Day. Ceremony held at the bride's father's home with Rev Arthur J Vrooman officiating. Family attendance, Vrooman relatives assist, brief reception, couple to reside in Corny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micy Vera Vrenman
Harley E. Northrop
West~field
N.Y
Atv
Wes
Muchause
Corny
Mr and Mrs Murray Olds Host Bridge Club
Mr and Mrs Murray Olds entertain at a dinner party on East Smith Street last evening. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Berneice Hilyard and JE Mourt. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Naylor. Mrs Jamies MacInnes. Mr and Mrs C W Bencker. Mrs J B Maint. Dr and Mrs N Troy. Gillelie and Mrs and F M Goveland. Kenneth Burr returns to New Wilmington to resume studies at Westminster College after holidays. Clare Hillstrom to Lewistown to resume Bucknell University studies. Leon Bertram and Alvin Cogan plan to resume studies at Penn State College after Christmas. The Sextons, Mr and Mrs J B Cogan, will return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG. Ant
Aeurway Wins
East Smith Street
T Pttlock
Berneice Hilyard
JE. Mourt
Harry Naylor
Northast
Jamies MacInnes
C. W. Bencker
J.B Maint
Troy Gillelie
F. M. Goveland
Kenneth Burr
New Wilmington
Westminsty College
Ws Homw
Mie
Burr
Clare Hillstrom
Lewishute
Pr. Suday
Bucknell University
D. A. Hillstroth
Congress Atreat
Leon Bertram
Alvin Cogan
Moraine
Penn State College
Sextess
J. B. Cogan
Leslie Miller
Union City
Hse
Earl Price
George Mogulston
Various Local Residents Leave for Studies and Visits
The list notes multiple residents departing for study or travel. Fred Hannan travels to Niagara Falls for his sister Jule Hogan's funeral. Hunter Darling leaves for Buffalo for business. Robert Bracken plans to resume studies at the University of Pennsylvania after holidays. Norma and Ruth Bennett head to the University of Michigan. E Reneau and family go to Sutler for a weekend visit. Earl VanGuilder visits Meadville. James Klinger visits Flossie Fosburg in New Richmond. George Akam and W Knowlton depart for Pittsburgh after a family death. Julia Currier leaves for a short stay in New York City before returning home. Tom Cragg returns to Bullis Prep in Washington, D.C., after holidays. Kingsley DeRosay and Mrs DeRosay visit Philadelphia and Washington, then stay in Covey for winter. William Hoylen returns to university. Robert Sullivan and others plan studies at Penn State College after vacation. Mrs East Price returns from Union City after visiting her mother. Margaret Rods returns from Spring Creek. William Ruland leaves Chicago electrical school for studies after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hannan
Niagara Falls
Jule Hogan
Nevin Te, Cole
Erie
Wuure
Hunter Darling
Buffdlo
W. Bracken
West Pleasant Street
Norma
Ruth Bennett
C. F. Bennett
East South Street
Universiy of
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Reneau
Sut
Dougall E
Earl VanGuilder
Meadville
Paul Hach
Corey
James Klinger
Flossie Fosburg
New Richmond
George Akam
W. Knowlton
Pittsburgh
Mable Letstar
Julia Currier
Powkyhill
N.Y
New York
Mary Javlesen
Tom Cragg
Bullix Prep School
Washington, D. C
Hag
Xehicofter
Ils Ysurensta
Harold Cragg
West Park Place
Pau DeRosay
Ant
Peter
Jest
Kingsley DeRosay
Philadelphia
University of Cinemati
Robert Sullivan
Phelps
Penn Suite College
East Price
Taxt Couhing
Union City
Ethel McQuiston
Margaret Rods
Spring Creek
William Ruland
Chicago
Gingerbread Boys and Gingies for Christmas Treats
Gingerbread Boys and Gingies feature fat soft molasses cookies with raisins and candied cherries for eyes mouths and buttons. The recipe yields about three gingerbread boys, with patterns for toy figures and icing details, plus a half and half option to produce six figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Shere
Local College Students and Residents Return Home
Miss Mary Helene Hillstrom Miss May Lovelane and Miss Harriett Anerson will return to Meadville Sunday to resume studies at Allegheny College after a local visit. Hedmand will leave Sunday evening for Chicago to attend furniture now. Mr and Mrs Harry G Naylor return to North East after visiting Mrs P M Raymond and Mrs Harry Price in Alliot City while Price visits Port Bragg with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helene Hillstrom
May Lovelane
Harriett Anerson
Meadville
Alleghrny College
Hedmand
Seave
Chicago
Harry G. Naylor
North East
P.M. Raymond
East Smith Arees
Harry Price
Alliot City
Price
S.army
Port Bragg
N. G
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REX Theatre
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Paramount Picture
Eth
State Theatre
Youngsville
John Selby de Giant
Joshua
Ty Maurine Whipple
Houghton Mifflin
Ellon
Marriott
Toul
Maurine Whipples
Missouri
Miss Whipple
Palmyra
Jependence
Par
Utah
Joshus
Pearl
Buck
John Day
China
White
Neil W. Swanson
Warar G& Rinetri
Swanon
Espano
Robert Schumann
Clurs ‘Wieck
Victor Herbert
Pat
Charles H. Strong
Romaner
Younis
Oleta
Rachel
Varble
Man
S. Glc
T . Cupsen
Erie County
PTA Pe
Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Jan
Gabina Wright, Jr
Jen
Sho Titver
Cobina Wright, Sr
Tong
Cobia
P Tate
Eve Symington
Arelside Moffatt
Eddie Cantor
Cobina Wright, Jr
Cobina
Une
Palm Beach
Broaway
Philip Merivale
Charlie Chase
Piv
Chase
Broadway
Cobina Sr
Junior
Jey
Cobing, Jr
Sam
Atie
Weihe
Ste
Gladys Lilien Vrooman
D. J. Morehouse
Mrs. Murray Olds
Injider
Prauées
Righaud Lock
Huge
William DuBois
Little, Brown
Batty Crocken
Gane
Cory Journal
Betty
Deucker Home Service Department
Chapin
Frank C. Chapin&4
Rugby Knitting Mills, Inc
Buffalo
Powell Motor Co
Center St
House OF Bargains
DIAL
Ford
Chevrolet
Thomas Motor Co
Clinton Street
Corry, Pa
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