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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
5
A senior banquet discussion noted in yesterday’s event. Larson and Nash are part of the planning. The meeting referenced potential timing and speakers for the upcoming social event.
Inboro Professor Adress Club Ida F Bates Jr head of the apartment at Delivare State er's College gave a fine, sl ating talk on Modern Art si evening's meeting of the Women's Club held at the of Miss Ina Austin on Maple two guests Mrs Bates and Mrs Ralph Walling attended the meeting Miss Austin assisted by Mrs R B Musier Mrs Hastings Jones Mrs Carlton Chaffee Mrs Lawrence Anderson Mrs James Lewis Mrs H G Wolfe Miss aun Baressi and Miss Mildred Toloteon Miss Vera Harvey was called to Greensbury last evening by the LBvvo members of the club death of her nephew
Court Conception No. 38 Catholic Daughters of America invites attendance at a reception for new Warren CD 834 members this Sunday at 2 30 pm at the Philomel Club with a dinner to follow at the clubhouse. Local CD A members plan to attend and travel to the event.
The Mentor Club held a regular meeting at the library building. Mrs. Re 3. Fogle, Mrs. William Myers and Mrs. G. E. Beynott presented papers on Argentina and Chile, followed by a general discussion. The next meeting is set for February 5 at Miss Toulse Williams residence on South Center Street with a focus on Peru and Bolivia.
James Kightlinger son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kightlinger of West Washington street observed his seventh birthday Saturday with a party at their home. Guests enjoyed games contests and a luncheon with a birthday cake plus favors for the eighteen attendees.
Final plans for a baked ham supper to be served Tuesday evening January 30 at Harding school were discussed by a committee of the Harding Home and School Association. Mrs John Boland was named chairman of the dinner and will be assisted by other members. the public is invited.
A son was born Saturday January 20 at St Francis hospital in Evanston to Mr and Mrs Richard Reed. Mrs Reed formerly Alice Flaherty of Corry. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon in Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Morris of Corry RD 1. Mrs Morris formerly Miss Ellen Jackman.
Attorney Lloyd W. Kennedy of Erie addressed Corry Council of Republican Women at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Li. Miler on North Center street. An open discussion followed with several members taking part. Mrs. Miller served refreshments to fifteen members.
At a Methodist Sunday School teachers meeting Ralph S. Dewey was re elected superintendent for 1940. Officers include O A Johnson as assistant superintendent Miss Helen Jones as secretary Paul Stanford treasurer Clyde Cook home department head Mrs R Lawrence Davidson grade Toll superintendent Mrs Q A Johnson primary dept head W B Stowe junior superintendent Mrs M B Comgan temperance head and Mrs W B Stawe missionary head Donna Bertam and Shirley Ohrn elected primary dept secretaries plus Mary Hinman junior dept secretary. Music directors were Mrs RS Dewey and Miss Margaret Olds with pianists Miss Gens Parsons and Miss Marjorie Young. Poet Prints Own Verse at Cambridge. Lloyd Haberly, Harvard guest, prints lyric poetry on 160 West old hand press at Widener Library.
The Junior High School Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday afternoon at 970 o'clock in the library. The program features a first grade demolition demonstration under Miss Ola Young and a demonstration by the basketball club under Miss Ethel McCray. Business will cover plans for the midwinter festival in February.
The Civic Orchestra offered a varied program featuring piano accompaniment by Mrs. H J Tobias and vocal numbers by Miss Rane. Selections included Ethiopian Dance, Dawn, Gondollersy, Venetian Love Song, and themes from A Day in Venice and New Moon. The performance closed with Ballet Musique No 2 by Saint-Saëns, drawing enthusiastic applause.
Fashion notes describe versatile winter uniforms and gear. Warm woolen coats, red jackets with embroidery, white hats, lambskin accessories, and knee length white knit wear highlight prep for skating and sitting events. Styles mix practicality with smart sensibilities.
February brings a close race for the Bottle of the month and several weddings in Corry area. Till Moir will wed Kathryn Russell of Erie with attendants Betty Bowen of Akron and Paull Auer of Corry. Elisabeth Perry and Charles Rizo of North East plan nuptials at home. Elvira Stormes will marry Herman Steaves of Columbus. Mrs Vesta Burroughs wedding in Oakland. A nurse new to Corry and a Pal Aero employee near marriage, and awaiting a Corry couple’s March wedding. Also coverage of local events, charity efforts for the Pennisty Relief Funds, notable birthdays, moves, and school activities.
A garbled note recalls a scientist named Ben who allegedly discovered X rays after observing waves from a Grockes tire during electrical charging. The account mentions holographic plates in his lab and a pivotal moment shaping scientific history.
Fragmented instruction details a butter cake batter using cake flour or all purpose flour, salt and soda, butter and egg yolk, sugar and coffee. The readable steps describe creaming butter with sugar, beating in egg yolk, then alternating adding dry mix and hot coffee until smooth.
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