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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
5
A brief note explains a shift in spelling and usage for Welsh English terms in the eastern region. It discusses how traditional forms may yield to modern practice, reflecting influences on vocabulary and pronunciation without naming specific sources or dates. The item reads like a linguistic sidebar in a regional newspaper.
Eleven high school students of the class of 190 and one 1938 graduate took morning scholarship exams to Allegheny College Meadville. Tests covered reasoning and personality recommendations and lasted about ninety minutes. Participants included Clyde Dingfelder Euland Harvey William Kafferlin Betty City Mary Helene Uilstrom Alice Neff Nancy Miler Jo Anne Mulderick Helen Busly and Charlotte Mack. Howard Brooks 1938 graduate assisted by P H Younger director of admissions at the college.
West Smith Street hostess Mrs B D Crowell entertained fourteen Amici Sewing Circle members of the United Brethren church yesterday. Devotional led by Mrs Rober Davis, afternoon sewing, and a tureen dinner followed a business session. Plans were made for a Valentine party. Next meeting set for Mrs Lynn Campbell’s home on Seventh Street January 30.
Existence of only 25 chinchilla pelts garments noted before trapping ban. Most items belong to royalty and are valued between 20000 and 200000 dollars.
Rev William Kuhn, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, spoke before the Rotary Club at Jet Hotel Corry on a new school of thought about mankind and mortal development. He contrasted knowledge with intelligence and likened intelligence to democracy while outlining humanity's learning history. Guests D M Skinner of Jamestown, Leo Hue and Glenn Middleton of Corry attended. Carlton Chaffee, High School band director, urged support for a campaign to buy uniforms for the band.
Mrs Marjorie Peck was re elected president of the Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal church at a dinner meeting hosted by Mrs William Myers on Spring Street. Also re elected were Mrs W A Redmond as vice president Mrs Harriet Clough as secretary and Miss Harrie Myers as treasurer. A bake sale planned for Saturday January 27 was discussed and the next meeting set for February 6 at Mrs James MacInnes home Maple Avenue.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will meet Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the church parlors instead of 3. Members should bring their own linens and table service for the congregational supper. The supper committee includes Mrs. P. M. Nichols, Mrs. N. R. Dickson, Mrs. Stella Turner, and Miss Emma Page, with assistance from other members.
Kiwanians will host members of Gorry High School football team at a Thursday banquet at Botel Corry. Olin W. Bricken will be toastmaster with Kiwanis members and guests delivering brief remarks.
The Community Ice Rink on Worth Center Street reopens tonight after snow removal. Howard J. Sheen reports the large rink area has been cleared and conditions should be excellent for skaters of all ages.
Mrs N Troy Gillette visited Erie today while Mrs C M Butters returned from Washington DC where she attended to the illness and death of Alton Tigemis. Mrs J A McLaughlin spent the day in Eve on business. The Williams couple left for Miami Florida and other southern cities for several weeks. Kingsley E DeRosay of Philadelphia stayed overnight at the DeRosay home and travelled to New Nob City after a meeting in Devolt Michigan. C B Bliss and Mrs Bliss, wintering in Daytona Beach Florida, arrived for a short stay. FN Amis and B Graham returned from New York City on Aero Supply Co business. Hugh DeLury left for Milwaukee after being called by his brother Dan DeLury’s death. George DeLury and family of Dunkirk returned home after funeral services. Miss Rita Becker reported back to Buffalo after a weekend visit here, and Miss Helen Desmond was Erie visitor for the day.
A well attended Altruistic Circle event was hosted at Mrs. Nelie Merker’s East Pleasant Street home. Quill blocks were part of the activities and a fine lunch was served at 5 o'clock.
Otterbein Brotherhood of the United Brethren in Christchurch postpones its monthly meeting and the Golden Links class until next month due to a special church meeting. The Sunday evening program featured special numbers and a social. remarks by Mrs. Arthur Barton and Rev B Cogan were noted.
Rev Gilbert J Boyd will assist in the ordination of James Giles Sint son of Erie at the Church of the Covenant. Presbytery with over 70 churches will organize in Morita Memorial Grapel. Rev Ralph McAlee will preach and Rev Calvin Bag Reed will oversee the service. Sint, elder son of Bider and Mrs James G Sains of Eile, serves at a small mission church in Chebanse Illinois and pursues postgraduate study in education at the University of Chicago. He holds AB and BD degrees from Maryville College and Louisville Seminary.
Mrs Reneau hosted a high tea at her Wadi home honoring Mrs W C Cox. A British style luncheon featured a two course spread with tallies laid for decor. Prizes were won by Mrs Clarence Wallner and Mrs Ralph Dewey as guests included Mrs Vitednt Anderson and many others.
The Dr Townsend birthday party evening was a success despite inclement weather. Hank Morris, vice president, chaired the meeting in the absence of the president Mrs L B Tiffany. The program included games and music and plans were made for a penny supper to be held at the next meeting.
A daughter was born yesterday at Cory Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Myron Miller of Corry. The infant is welcomed into the Miller family and the community.
Mrs. John Ohrn read a paper on the life of Thomas Wildey born January 15, 1787, founder of the Rebekah degree in 1849. The meeting at the lodge last evening included social hour and refreshments hosted by a committee chaired by Mrs. Howard Loveland.
A column presents quick kitchen ideas including a fomaig soup note and a surprise pancake recipe with pear sauce cookies. It references a familiar cookbook style and hints at missed past columns.
The Democratic Women's Council of Erie County elected officers amid internal tensions. Mrs. Carling of Erie was voted treasurer, with Miss Mae Rossiter named president and Myr Annis Davis as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs Ted Mayer, Mrs HL F Biatoo, Miss Jean Verdesttili, and Mrs Henry Sebloss. the new board plans a February meeting at the courthouse to organize a Spee party. Mr and Mrs Wesley Oger left White steel for a several week trip to Florida.
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