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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR listing names and roles includes W. W. Stetinett and Jane Gie net with references to Quaero Club and Marsh. lacks clear event, date, or formal notice details.
Acacia club leaders met at the Masonic Temple last night at 9 to map an 8 card party and set a definite date for later. The group also reported on a Christmas dance sponsored by the club last month.
Mrs. Inyin Young and Mrs. J. B. Cogan led the Golden Links class atop a regular tureen dinner at the Methodist church last evening. Four dozen attendees joined the gathering as class members convened at the church.
The Concord school Parent Teachers Association wrapped up its several weeks long membership drive with seventy two members attending. They pledged to support the Cory Safety Council in roping off Concord street for coasting. Dr Hugh A O Hare spoke on notable American medicine figures and a varied program featured students from rooms seven and eight performing dances and songs.
January 27 and 28 events for the local Salvation Army Young People's group include a 7 30 p m Saturday film The Boyhood of Jesus a Sunday School program at 949 a m a Torchbester play One Hour and prize drawings for faithful attendance A Band of Love short playlet at 620 p m Young People Legion meeting and an 740 p m evening service Adjutant B C Jones will deliver the message weekend activities directed by the Young People sergeant Major Mrs Almond Cummings assisted by Mr and Mrs M L Satterise Mrs M Miller David Lines and Mrs Mary Robbins
Townsend Club members planned a baked ham dinner next Tuesday noon from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A penny supper will be served that evening from 5 30 to 7 o'clock for members and the public following consideration of business matters at their regular meeting last evening.
Mrs A V Cochran entertained members of her club yesterday at her East Frederick street home. Ten guests attended a tureen dinner and the afternoon was spent sewing. Attendees included Mrs T W White Read, Mrs B E Thomas, Mrs Vincent Anderson, Mrs R G Fehlman, Mrs Walter Windahl, Mrs Robert Brown, Mrs Harold Rauscher, Mrs W Cox and Mrs Merrill Little.
Miss Jane Caterson of the Home Economics Department Erie will conduct a dressmaking lesson at the Wheelock and Steadman Community aid meeting Friday at Mrs. Leon VanTassel’s home. Meeting starts at 10 a.m. A tertroon tureen of Ginder will be served at noon. Members should bring patterns and material.
A Wrightsville man was honored with a birthday surprise at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Faust and son Kenneth and daughter Evelyn, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Jobson, Dora Johnsson and others. Gards and games provided entertainment and a lunch was served.
Clyde and Jair Damon enjoyed an at home party for their eighteenth birthdays as a group of young people gathered. Attendees included Maxine Greeley James Sickier Bill Donaldson Everett Greeley Iva June Damon Wallace Sickler and Merle Howell. The evening featured dancing games and a lunch served by Mrs Cora Damon.
A company uses photo electric cells to inspect 20 million beans per day. The electric eye automatically discards any misfed or damaged beans, streamlining quality control in production.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW set a Swiss steak supper to be served Tuesday evening at the VFW Home on West Washington Street. Serving runs from 6 to 6 30 p.m. Proceeds go to Zem Zem Hospital in Erie. Committee members listed include Mrs James O Brien Mrs Floyd Black Mrs Harry Well Mrs Marlin McGraw and Mrs Pravence Owens with refreshment duties. Next month’s committee features Mrs Eva B Rich Miss Wilma Bien Mrs Mary Jackson and Mrs Paul Lines.
Junior Chapter of the D A of A Troop 2 met last evening at Miss Marie DeMaurie’s West Washington street home. President Jeaiette Baresi led the business session and a lunch was served. Members listed include Eva Valletti Josephine Valletti Mary LaMachhio Julia Valletti Baressi and Ann Baressi with guidance from counselor Miss Baressi. The next social will be February 27 at Miss LaMachio’s home.
The Mor-O-Phun Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Earle Hasbrouck s Liberty street home for the regular meeting. Awards for contests went to Mrs Walter DeJean and Mrs W B Gibson. A luncheon was served at 5 o clock. The next meeting will be at Mrs G Warner s home.
A Corry Journal-Betty Crocker Home feature provides methods to wash and cook spinach and other greens to win over picky eaters. It includes spinach souffle, cheese sauce, and a bread loaf recipe, with step by step instructions for washing, cooking, and serving.
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