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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
5
A brief PTA session at St Ward's school last night followed a short business agenda. President J Donald Nantes presided as committees were formed for bingo events this month and members will be notified. Rev Arthur P Leon reported on brick pointing on the south side, with completion planned later.
Mr and Mrs Burlingame of Columbus R D 1 quietly observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. Married in 1891 at Niobe New York they have lived in the area most of their married life. The couple have five sons and eight grandchildren. Thursday also marks Mrs Burlingames seventy fourth birthday.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a patriotic tea at an upcoming date, with Mrs. J B Cogan hosting. Mrs. L Van Tassel leads the meeting attended by thirteen members and one visitor, a new member joined. Devo tions by Mrs Emma Heath featured Scripture against strong drink, and readings from Union Signal and other pieces. twelve letters were sent to Senator Zeisenheim protesting gambling bills. Refreshments were served by Mrs Cowan with assistance from Mrs Mable Durrrow.
S Donald Wilcox chaired the Lillian Guild election at Emmanuel Episcopal church after a 13 dinner for 25 at Mrs Marjorie Peck’s North Center street home. Mrs 8 Donald Walcoss was named president with Mildred Alfred first vice president Wallace M Young second vice president Georgia Myers treasurer and Harriett Clough secretary.
The Rotary Club held a dinner at Hotel Corry where Donald Miller presented nature films on pheasants quail and turkeys. The show drew twenty two members and depicted hatching nursing and other wildlife from game reserves and state hatcheries in an informative and enjoyable program.
Mr and Mrs Ralph C Ely of East Pleasant street set today for Cleveland Ohio accompanied by Mrs W E Leach who will return home after a visit here They will continue to May on Ohio for a few days at the home of their daughter Mrs Milton Moses Sant Kaplan of Pittsburgh is in the city on business Mrs Kenneth Jackson left for Dunkirk N Y for a short visit with her mother Mrs and Mrs Charles Hell are in Evie on business Mrs J A McLaughlin left for Erie to visit Mrs George Ditkinson Elbert H Miller has returned to Warren to work as an Accountant after visiting his mother Mrs Ina Miller Mrs E C Barnes spent last evening at Sugar Grove addressing the Woman's Civic Club on A Blueprint for Citizenship Mrs Marjorie Auer was a business visitor in Union City today.
The Young Women's Association of St. Petr's Lutheran met last evening at Mrs Howard Ross's Raymond Avenue home. Members sewed for the Red Cross and missionary Mrs J W Miller from Liberia Africa shared tales of her work and experiences. The group plans to meet again Tuesday evening January 2 at Miss Elizabeth Lanston's Park Street home.
Junior Leaguers enjoyed a tureen chicken dinner last evening at 8:20 oclock at the home of Mrs AG Silliman. Eight members attended with a short business meeting and plans for the next Rex meeting at Mrs Lori Kowalskis home on West Washington Street. A social hour followed with music and good cheer.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Leon Proctor of Gorry Road 3. Mrs Prag tor was formerly Mable Hodge.
Mrs. GW Andrus hosted Group No 2 of the Women's Society for Christian Research at her East Congress Street home. Miss Ola Young led a devotional period, then Mrs OMulburg presided over a business session announcing new officers: Mrs Olethe Johnson assistant leader, Mrs George Gorgon treasurer, Miss Blanchard Mack secretary, and Miss Ida Obra in charge of devotions. Plans were made to serve the Men’s Brotherhood supper this month. J A Hallett, a visitor recently returned from South America, gave a talk on religious education in South America. Refreshments were served by Mrs Andrus with assist from Mrs R Line and Mrs Ruth Foster.
The Corry Missionary Society of St Paul Lutheran church held its Tuesday meeting in the church parlors with hostesses Mrs D A Hillstrom and Mrs W T Pipiffer. Mrs James W Miller, Africa teacher, gave a fascinating talk on missionary work in Africa, noting Lutherans in Monrovia and a plan for a fruit garnish for meals. Members planned support for Lutheran institutions and a sewing meeting at the church for late February, with other church duties and a busiess visitor from Warren.
Townsend Club No 1 held a birthday supper last evening at Ab Maccabee Hall honoring the birthday of Dr Franck E Townsend. A portion of the proceeds will be sent to the Townsend Foundation. Plans were made for a social gathering for Town members and friends to be held or recalled next Tuesday evening with refreshments served.
Mrs. E. J. Feldt hosted a gathering of the West Silt Street elite with Miss Felit serving a dessert and Mrs Leon Digester winning the evening's award. Attendees included Mrs Holden Mrs J Hubert Meeglein Mrs H K Powell Mrs Mildred Tillotson Mrs Walker W Alle and Mrs C W Bracken. The club will meet in two weeks at Mrs Hedlein's North Center home.
The passage reads as a garbled set of cooking directions mentioning rinsing ingredients, heating liquids, and assembling a dish. It references noodles, roast duck with orange, and a cheese or cream component, though many words are misspelled or jumbled.
A fragmentary note describes Pat Brady from the Pioneers checking for a fare rehearsal and wearing dark glasses during a radio segment. The garbled text mentions colors, a shirt, and saving a dollar, with unclear references to Leranseoloyed and finite hatred.
Gardiner Maine firefighters extinguished a church fire minutes before a couple’s wedding. Police and fire officials then attended the ceremony as the bride’s crisis faded. only 13 guests were present at the brief service.
A local retailer advertises deep discounts on winter apparel, slashing prices on wool surcoats and men’s suits to clear inventory. Original prices shown beside sale figures, with aggressive discounts and hints of upcoming spring lines. Shoppers urged to negotiate to secure the best cuts and terms.
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