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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
2
A flood of reader anecdotes and political chatter in Harrisburg reveals growing demand for reform as calls intensify to curb state government powers, modify taxes, and alter legislative processes. Supporters urge shifting control from entrenched committees to address long standing grievances and public service costs.
A Mentor Club gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. E. Renntr on East Smith Street drew sixteen members for a pleasant session. The program included scriptural readings, recitations by Mrs. Margaret Wave, and an entertaining sketch by Mrs. Ma Choorjie. Refreshments of sandwiches, cake, and coffee were provided by Vic Hostess. The group adjourned to January 27 at the Parkhurst home on South Street Tonkin.
Churches under the Ministerial Association with the W T U plan union services Sunday evening January 19 to mark the national prohibition anniversary. Two services at the same hour, United Brethren Church north end and Presbyterian church central. Reagsle, Wimer, Hall, Hook, and Cressey to lead. programs include talks and presentations of key facts. All interested are invited.
The Opportunity Club of the survey hytent machine held a largely attended meeting last evening at Mrs Harey Spicir’s Canbord street home. Hostesses were Mrs Ruth Whitaker Mrs Ernest Schuyler and Miss Sarah M Innes. A report on membership efforts sparked enthusiasm for the campaign. Thirty five members attended. Games, crafts and visiting followed by fruit and rolls served at close.
Joseph J Dyckes, long a resident of McKeesport and former Ment of Corry man, died today at his son W J Dyckes home in McKeesport Pa. He leaves a widow and one son Harry Dyckes of Miami with ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending with details announced later.
Attendees gathered in Union City for a Ministers Association meeting under President Hone, with Rev. Maton and Rev. Strong leading sessions. The union plans an evening assembly at 7115 Nurses Home on Novi Veep Street, discussing regulatory matters and readings from the central report.
The Readers Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs Slava Osborne's Wright Street home. Thirteen members attended a program led by Mrs Amelie Boxeveal with notes on homeventions. Miss Whittlesey presented a short item and a talk titled Henle One Character Tilden. Mrs A B Mann will host next week at West Trederide Street. Mrs Glenn Spencer returned home from Kane for her ill grandson Hubert Spencer, who with pneumonia is steadily improving.
The Junior Elementary Parent Teachers Association will meet tomorrow after noon at 3:30 in room 6 of the Junior High School. Mrs. Raymond Burr leads, assisted by Mrs. Mulph Larson and Mrs. C. J. Ylsin. A piano solo by Mick Sizim is planned, with selections from Pennsylvania Dutch music. The event aims to involve parents and seniors in school activities.
The Ladies amsnary of Clavenea Coamaniery Knights Templan host a card party at the Masonic Temple on Lieslay evening January 25. Bridge and Five Hundred tables, refreshments, and prizes planned. Open to masons and friends. the general public invited. Tickets fifty cents or two dollars per table. Committee led by Mrs. Bf. Jr. Parkhurst oversees arrangements.
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