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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
5
The text references Canada and the United States areas in square miles and notes tree kangaroos as agile jumpers. It includes disjointed legal and personal names snippets, plus scattered figures and places, forming a fragmented panorama of geographic, wildlife, and biographical items from a historical newspaper page.
At a Fairview School meeting the Parent Teachers Association earned a grade two banner for the year. Mrs Donald Hall was named chairwoman of a committee to sponsor a penny social on February 1st at 6 oclock. The program featured Mary Jean Sullivan and Katherine Spelman solos and a talk by Miss Helen Lodge on Children's Companions. Several local residents were noted visiting or traveling for business.
Twenty tables were arranged for a church card party at St Elizabeth's. Prizes were awarded to Miss Marjorie McElroy and Mrs Sam Kaplan for auction, Mrs Glenn Wood and Mrs Orla Stroup for contract, and Mrs Cassius Sears and Miss Ruth Powers for 500. Door prize went to Mrs Frank Hepler and Mrs Nina Jewell received a bedspread. A lumen way was served by a committee including Mrs Cleve Morton and others.
Wagnieen club members enjoyed a sleigh ride last evening and were hosted at Miss Alla Maude Faulkner's home. A business meeting elected Miss Faulkner president, Marie Schramling secretary, Jolx Schalton secretary, and Zoe Williams news reporter. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for February 46th at Miss Doris Moore's home with Helen Caster and Miss Moore as hostesses.
Troop 4 C. D. of A. of the Catholic Daughters of America held a brief meeting filled with games and laughter last evening. Plans were announced for a sleigh ride on February 3, and a social lunch followed, hosted by Miss Mulderick and her mother with several members named.
The Beth-Ma-Dems held a roller skating party at the armory rink last evening attended by Bertha Jackson Esther Lillie Dorothy Mixer Rose Jackson Tthel Jackson and Mrs. George McMahon Mrs. Edward Bingham and Mrs. Michael Biechilin. Following the event they were entertained at Mrs. McMahon's home with a spaghetti supper.
Mrs Edward Feldt and Mrs T Hubert Heerlein hosted a party at the former’s East Wayne Street home last evening to honor Miss Morence Holden. Five bridge tables, awards from Miss Holden and other hosts, and a pink and candy decor theme marked the event. The Holden club members presented an electric toaster and tray to the guest of honor, and a dessert lunch for twenty five guests was served.
A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Hospital to Mrs. Maia John Davia of West Columbus. The family, awaiting details, shares the joyful addition to their household.
W R C installation at the Masonic Hall reports Ware Nose Weeney installed as president of J J Andrews Woman's Relief Corps No 49 at the annual meeting. Officers installed include Mary Morrison, Ali Galiner, Mazerel Walters, Fun Wynn, T Silvis, Bonnie Darrow, May Rummey, Abbie Kilnger, deste Bas Krell, Ber enee Young, Bertha Bors to rff, Mary Robbins and color bearers Lotta Stevens, Domme Moore, Alma Dingtelder. The ceremony followed by a luncheon served by the president's committee with twenty seven members and five visitors.
Mrs Jack Paulson hosted a bridge club gathering at her Park Street home. Awards went to Mrs Frank Have, third at Fretevieke Kintoy, and Mrs Stichley Anderson. Pawson was guest of honor, presented with gifts. Next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Howard Millar’s home on Hast South Street.
Nonagenarian Samuel Willard of Jaiiontown I I celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs VW Willard on West Church Street to mark his 97th birthday. Immediate relatives attended including Mr John Mellon of Jamestown.
A historical note explains that a woman's weekly ironing by hand consumes effort comparable to shoveling five tons of coal. The comparison frames domestic labor as strenuous and equivalent to heavy coal handling tasks.
Ladies Auxiliary of Archie W Thompson Post hosted the North West Counties Council of VFW Auxiliaries at the First Presbyterian Church. About 65 representatives from Bradford Warren Erie Meadville Franklin Monesti and Gerry attended a noon dinner and a 2 pm session with reports from units and remarks by past officers. A luncheon followed at the VFW Home on West Washington Street. The Northwestern Counties Council will meet next in Warren on April 20.
Junior Troop No. 2 of the Catholic Daughters of America met at Mary Joan Imegiuc Lane home Thursday evening led by president Jeanette Bareys. The group discussed sponsoring a fish pond at the Catholic bazaar at St Thomas Church on February 18. Antoinette Baressi serves as counselor. hostesses La Machie, Marie Lute, Matte Schultz, Josephine Veltett, and Jeannette Baresi assisted with lunch.
The Junior Welfare League will hold its combined December and January meetings at 184 East Frederike Street, Monday evening at 7:30. Members listed include Mrs Raym, Mrs Mex Dempsey, Mrs Blain Barnes, Miss Theinin A. King, Miss Norwin Grex and Mrs W. Brice Ellsworth.
Mrs John Sheehan entertained Five Piundred Club members at her Spring Street home. Two tables were set, awards went to Mrs Darn Lov e, Mrs Edways Jerome and Mrs Wailer McElrny. Refreshments were served after the games. Next meeting planned with Mrs Vingll Sinner of North Generation Street.
Members of the Rehoboth Class of the United Brethren church in West Columbus Avenue were entertained by She and Merk Phas tenwey and BUHOR. The event included an entertainment period led by Joe Tile Chass and John Obra, followed by refreshments provided by the hostesses. The next class meeting is set for February 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Pleiffing on 2atti Center Street.
Emmanuel Guild held a bi monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Adeline Ferris on Weight street. The business session moved the meeting from the first and third Thursdays to the second and fourth Thursdays for convenience. Fellows enjoyed refreshments after the session. The next gathering will be February 8 at Mrs W M Sandbuy s Wright street home.
The MINCEMEAT SURPLUS guides home cooks through creative mincemeat uses as spring nears. It lists multiple recipes including Mincemen Cookies and Mincemeat Cake, with steps using shortening, flour, sugar, nuts, and well drained mincemeat, plus baking times and temperatures.
United Press reports mixed farm and stock market updates from Pitysergh Pittsburg and New York. Apples and cabbage show slight steadiness while potatoes and onions vary. Dairy and eggs fluctuate with creamery prices rising. live cattle and hogs hold steady with bids and asks noted. Financials in New York reflect higher grade stock demand and utility investments amid German uncertainty.
Roy Avilan aged 14 in Salinas was hit by a car backing up in an alley while he scanned a comic strip supplement. His injuries were not serious. witnesses say the accident occurred as he remained focused on the funny comics.
A Scottish farmer was fined by the Potatoes Marketing Board in London for selling potatoes deemed too large for human consumption. The case cites noncompliance with the population control rule requiring sizes to meet registered standards.
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