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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

5

British destroyer and ships sunk in North Sea and Atlantic per latest reports

Reports detail multiple wartime losses including the British destroyer sunk night survivors landed at Amsterdam, the Danish ship Tokia struck by a mine off Scotland, and crews rescued or missing. The Norwegian Boreas picked up sailors, while the tanker Garonipiver exploded after leaving port for tests and the Protesilaus was wrecked near a west coast port with no casualties. The Nautia sent from the Shetland area aided by an unidentified rescue.

Amsterdam Baleac Tokia Scotland Bergen Norway Copenagen Haugesund Boreas Seamals North Sea Lloyd's Register Britain Shetland Islands

Engagement Announced for Miss Katt Erin Russey

Mr. and Mrs. William Crakey of 168 East Twelfth Street Erie announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Katt Erin Russey to William Moir, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mitchell of 27 West Bond Street Corry. The ceremony is set for February 3 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. William J. Kuhn officiating. The bride-to-be graduated from Academy High School, Erie, and is employed as a secretary at Lord Manufacturing Company. Moir is a Corry High School graduate and employed at Raymond Manufacturing Company. Additional notes mention visits and other local social items.

William Crakey East Twelfth Street Erie Warridge Katterin Russé William Moir J. F. Mitchell West Bond Street Emmanuel Episcopal Church William J. Kuhn Academy High School The Lord Manufacturing Moir Corry Corry High School Raymond Manufacturing Company

Crowell Celebrate Third Wedding Anniversary at North Center

Mr and Mrs Arthur Crowell hosted Saturday evening at their North Center Street home for their third wedding anniversary. Guests included Blair Sheeley William Kettering Frank Ferry Mrs Blair Sheeley Mrs William Kettenring Miss Signa Celery of South Dayton and Leander Russell of Nortis Collins. A salad lunch was served after games and awards were given to Blair Sheeley and William Kettering.

Former Corry Woman weds in Tampa at First Christian Church

Mrs Pauline Hammond of Tampa Pls and Robert Snow of that place were joined in marriage January 11 at the First Christian Church in Tampa. Rev Wilson officiated with a groom's niece and nephew as attendants. They will reside in a newly furnished apartment in Tampa.

Corry Tampa Pauline Hammond Pls Tormenly Robert Snow First Christian Church Wilson

Boy Scout Troop 70 Installed at St Pauls Erie

Saint Pauls Lutheran church in Erie hosted the installation of Troop No. 70 with Clyles P. Steinfurth as scoutmaster of Troop No. 25 presiding. Rev Sheldon S. Schweinert delivered the main address on character formation as Eyle Troop 25 members assisted in services.

Clyles P. Steinfurth Erie St. Pauls Lutheran Churen West Third Carl Boricker Seoul

Bride Honored At Northwest Street Bridge Party

Mrs Walter Dugan hosted a delightfully appointed bridge shower at her Northwest Street home honoring Mrs William Gould nee Miss Vivian Plum of New Bethlehem. Three tables of bridge yielded awards to Mrs Gould Miss Helen Rathbun and Mrs T Allert May. Guests enjoyed a two course lunch and many gifts for the bride.

Walter Dugan Northwest Street William Gould Vivian Plum New Bethlehem Gould Helen Rathiun T. Allert May Hone Paul Brynolison Gertrude Reed Margaret Behan Rathbun May Donald Hall Marjorie McElray Francis Blair Tsubelle’ Hoskins James Gould

Maxine McMillen Honored On Seventh Birthday Party

Mrs Charles McMillan entertained seven girls Saturday afternoon at her West Washington home for Maxine McMillans seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games and birthday cake and ice cream served by Mie McMillan. Attendees included Dorothy Nef Theresa Peggy Hughes Beverly Heaton Phyllis Burkett Nancy Hoenes Kay Fitch Shirley Pex Marilyn McMillan and Maxine.

Maxine McMillen Charles McMillan West Washington Maxine Mie McMillan Dorothy Nef Theresa Peggy Hughes Beverly Heaton Phyliia Burkett Nancy Hoenes Khey Fitch Shirley Pex Marilyn McMillatt

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Russell Shampee Wattsburg

Last evening a son was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Shampee of Wattsburg at Corry Hospital. Mrs Shampee is formerly Miss Vire Gutila Kent.

Russell Shampee Wattsburg Corry Hospitel

Cortyite Marries Meadville Resident

Irma Peters of Meadville wed Glover J. Miles son of Mr and Mrs F W Gifford of Corry. The ceremony took place at Cochran ton on Tuesday January 2. The couple will reside in Meadville where Miles works at Hotel Kepler.

Summoun Cemeny Irma Peters Meadville Glover J. ‘Miles F. W. Gifford Washington Street Corry Cole Cochranton

Spring Suits With Military Lines In New Wardrobe

A pictorial feature previews spring suits inspired by military styles. Themes include red white and blue motifs, corded epaulets, and tailored jackets with pleated skirts. Shown are combinations from tweed to checkered wool, with blouses, ascots, and accessories to complete the look for town and country wear.

Susan Barden Penny Singleton Gladys Firker Ihe Lodloss Fildegarde Telige Chia Weagge Ane Jinus

Katherine Wells Honored At Surprise Party

Miss Katherine Wells was guest of honor at a surprise party Saturday evening hosted by Mrs. Mable Hotchkiss on Brook Street. The gathering featured games and visiting followed by a lonch. Miss Neils received many gifts.

Katherine Wells Mable EB. Hotchkiss Brook Street Neils

Fifty Attend Bible Class Meeting in Corry

Fifty men from Corry attended the regular Corry Men's Bible class at the Salvation Army citadel on East Washington Street Sunday afternoon. D. A. Hillstrom led the Bible Forum on the subject Christ, the Advocate with special musical selections by the Half Moon quartet from Erie.

Corry Salvation Army Citadel East Washington Christ Advocate D. A. Hillstrom Half Moon Trom Erie

Concert Tonight At Senior High Auditorium

A large crowd is expected for the second of three Corry Olgie Orchesin concerts tonight at the Senior High School auditorium. The program, arranged by the royal orchestra under director Carlton Shale, promises a splendid evening of music and entertainment.

Corry Olgie Orchesin P'Elock Donight Roral Carlton Shale

James Holler Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

A Saturday afternoon celebration at 22 West South Street honored Tunes Holler on his ninth birthday. Guests included Joan Houghtling Norma May Helen Pichynski Jeanne Willer Albert Piccard Dick Hoskin Donald Sturdevant Wendall Haines Gordon Bizetow. A pink and blue two course lunch with a birthday cake centerpiece completed the event.

James Holler Mes Norman G. Holler West South Street Tunes Holler Joan Houghtling Norma May Helen Pichynski Jeanne Willer Albert Piccard Dick Hoskin Donald Sturdevant Wendall Haines Gordon Bizetow

Lifeless Rock Described as Vast Space Body

A sphere measuring 2 160 miles across is described as lifeless with a cratered surface. It features pitted craters, lofty peaks, and other formations suggesting a barren landscape observed from early reports.

Sunday Supper Beet Eelot Toast Baskets Menu

A quaint Sunday supper idea features Beet Eelat as a main dish built around a ground round in toast baskets. Includes easy to make Beet Eelot, crisp toast baskets, and sides like creamed vegetables, celery, pickles, olives, and a Jolly Chocolate Pie for dessert.

Beemia Arminge Ain Cowan

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