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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

8

School News from the Dy Gl School PhAW Update

School notes report a January 2 meeting at a member’s home with twenty attendees and four late arrivals. The band prepares for the Farm and Home Week, with new instruments. the choir plans “Praise We the Gold.” Midyear exams moved up due to bad roads. a Clymer defeat over Sherman is noted. Assembly highlights include the Taubins’ Old Buffalo Days program on January 31 and student efforts to fund magazines for the Central School library.

Predonle Gilg FE. A Bridges Farmer Mik Reginald Gladys Lan- bin New England

RAND MRS MEERDINK HOST SURPRISE PARTY IN RAND

Mrs Meer dink and Mr Meer dink hosted a surprise gathering in Rand for the Vitturs parents Mr and Mrs Ron ore Philida of Lowkpors visiting with their daughter. The event honored longtime friends from Clymer, including Mr and Mrs Alb ert Neckers Mr and Mrs John Netkers and others. The evening featured visits and a game of Chinese checkers with refreshments served.

Appk Utes Merrie Eave & Alvottee Anor Vittur Ronore Philida Lowkpors Phitless Clymer Albbert Neckers John Netkers R, V A, Tiewes S.C Snd Mos Henry Graylnk Meerfink

Funeral of Mrs Hise Barton Held Monday Afternoon

Funeral services in memory of Mrs Hise Barton widow of Hiram Barton were held Monday afternoon at 2 00 o'clock at the Spitzer Home in Clymer. Bearers were Pud Sweezy Edward Sweezy Percy Dewey and Almond Cushing. Mrs Barton is survived by daughter Mrs Neve Bratey two sons John Barton of Union City Byron Barton of Grand Rapids Mich a brother and a sister in Grand Rapids and Erie Pa and fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery at Clymer.

Pimets Hise Barton Hiram Barton Spitzer Clymer Pud Sweevy Edward Sweezy Percy Dewey Almond Cushing Barton Neve Bratey John Barton Union City Byron Barten Grand Rapids Mich Erie Pine Grove Cemetery

Power Farming Entertainment Fee Event Planned

The Waymer Sumner Gompeny announces a special all day February 2 event featuring four free moving picture shows with a talking movie and a guest expert Ven tMloqust. The program opens at 10 30 a m and runs to 4 p m. The event called Power Farming Entertainment will showcase Metutk-Derring film machinery in operation. The Clyme Limber Cmosny will provide lunch for 55 patrons attending.

Waymer Sumner Gompeny Fim Metutk-Derring Clyme> Limber Cmos

Services in memory of Amos Parker

Funeral services for Amos Parker aged 82 were held Monday afternoon at 2:40 at Spilver Funeral Home. Rev Ralph Pidley officiated and interment followed in Clymer Cemetery. Bearers were Mr Crip e, Clarene Wood, Ruben Shaffer, Frank Smith, William Shutt and Mr Weber.

Amos Parker Spilver Ralph Pidley Clymer Mr. Cripe Clarene Wood Ruben Shaffer Frank Smith William Shutt Mr. Weber

Methodist Ladies Aid Met on Wednesday

Members of the Methodist Ladies Aid gathered Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. Vice president Mrs Ray Renskers presided and led devotionals. Roll call answered with a New Year Bible verse. After the regular business, Mrs Merle Newhouse and Mrs Muert Kearns served refreshments.

Lakes Cra Ve 'i Methodist Church Ray Renskers Merle Newhoust Muert Kearns

Funeral of Infant Santa Lee Samrock Held Privately

The funeral for Santa Lee Samrock infant daughter of Frank and Maxine Wright Samlock was held privately Tuesday afternoon at the Nigment Gutting Cemetery Rev Ralph Pind fey officiated and interment followed. Students traveled to Jamestown to pick up ads and manage year book duties with staff listing editors and managers.

Santa Lee Samrock Frank and Maxine Wright Samlock Nigment Gutting Ralph Pindfey Jamestown Harry Jacobs Alvin Wileink Emogene Grotets Gordon Newhouse Donald Spitzer Tupille Ducink Doris Howles Leon Pardini Dale Spenicer Teaure Beth Rhebergen

Mission Band Studies And Aids Home-Foreign Work

A Mission Band gathering at Mrs. Roy Gravnnk’s home discussed Christ and the World Community. They noted new churches in the Orient and the aim of uniting East and West churches. Members shared hymn singing, readings on Christians in India, and support plans. The group voted funds for domestic foreign mission boards and salaries in India and at Winnebago.

Lanies Mugion Dane Roy Gravnnk Timmer Quesided Devaliduals Mantils Corin Ales Edith Mackmer Pewer Schurman Orient Gladys I Legters Jaxpan Hazel Lesters Lino Iso

John Deere Day at Town Hall Showcases Farm Films

On February 7 Croscutt and Gallup present John Deere Day an all day event at Town Hall featuring talking pictures Joel Gentry in Holyood Marking Tractor History A Short Cut Through Harvest Horses and Mules For Sale and Whats New in Farm Equipment Free tickets enable a free lunch a special drawing and a door prize for attendees.

Reguuums Gallup John Deere Joel Gentry Hollyod

Legion Auxiliary Session Discusses Library Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday at Mrs. Merle Newhouse home. Cold weather lowered attendance. Mrs. Clayton Bridges presided. Plans for a Durty around late February were discussed. The January committees reported steps to form a library association and canvassing for members. Refreshments by Mr. Newhouse and Mrs. Clarence Letters.

Basket Club Hosts Mrs Damcott at Home Meeting

The Basket Club met with Mrs. Damcott on Tuesday afternoon for quilting and visiting. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Meerdink, Mrs. Clarence Let ters, Charlotte, Mrs. William Meerdink, and several others. A lunch of toasted cheese sandwiches cake and coffee was served.

They Vameoti Frank Meerdink Clarence Letters Charlotte William Meerdink G. B. Russink Glen Meerdink Enx] Brown Cecil Palmer Claire Hildum Fred Pardink Louise Miller Gorzy Robert Stormes Dowd Hill Arthur Miller Bridge Club Dumnés Hall Lottie McGuire Blanch Bunnell Vern Smith Tauretta Eammond Vera Erie Emma Carroll John Bunnell J Son Joan Toohman Collimius Pond Offord Gasler

Population report cites more aliens than any other nation

The United States hosts a larger alien population within its borders than any other country, highlighting significant immigrant presence and demographic diversity across states and cities.

U. 8 United States Ennimtnre Heh Aleela

Church Services At Abbe Reformed And Local Methodists

Abbe Reformed Church morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Gerrit Tintmer with sermon Taught of God. Sunday school at noon supervised by Albert Neckers. Junior C E at 6 30 planning A Service of Meditation. Evening service 7 30 sermon My Father s Bushness. Senior C H at 8 45 topic What It Means to Support My Church leader Morris Legters. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 45 Subject Acceptable to Christ Psalm 19 14. Methodist Church Sunday school 10 morning worship 11 Rev Ralph Findley preaching Christ s Glorification Burial and Resurrection in fourth sermon of Apostles Creed. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 Miss Roberta Thompson leads. World service rally at First Methodist church Jamestown Wednesday afternoon and evening. North Clymer Methodist Church Sunday school 10 Evening service 7 30 Rev Ralph Findley preaching on Bible prophecy The Revelation. Union Young People s meeting at 8 40 p m. Midweek service Thursday 1 30 p m Bible study hours begin.

Abbe Morris Legters Christ Methodist Church Ralph Pindley Roberta ‘Thompson Firsti Methodist Church Jamestown North Clymer Methodist Chrch Sunday School Ralph Findley Union Young People's Meeting

Loveland Services Tuesday for James Hi

The funeral orations for James Hi Loveland, 64, were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer. Rev Ralph Pindley officiated. Bearers were Hermey Bennink, Arthur Howles, Clyde Howles, Hanold Legters, Os Pardink, and Walter Loveland. Burial followed at David Curtis Cemetery in Columbus. Relatives attending from away included Mrs Mildred Gould of Gloveland Ohio and the Loveland and Briskie families of nearby towns.

Mrs Findley Hosts Mission Society Meeting

The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Thursday evening at the parsonage with Mrs. Ralph Findley hosting. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Merle Newhoune, and the study reviewed by Mrs. Ray Renskers. Missionary letters from Africa were read, followed by a questions and answers session and a solo by Mrs. Robert Wallace Sarga. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Findley Mission Society Missionary’ Society of the ‘Methodist Church Ralph Findley Chris Christensen Merle Newhoune Ray Renskers Afric 3 Robert Wallace Sarg

Defendant in Numbers Case Claims Abuse

In Venango county 1938 numbers racket case unfolds as Ruby Garbel of Spruce Street Old City goes on trial for operating a lottery. He claims a state officer slugged him and that his confession was coerced by fear of further beatings. Officer Paul Engel of Erie denies the accusation. Witnesses include John Graham Bernice Kalamajaka and Stanley Medorek who pleaded guilty earlier. Sheriff T Bell says Garbein was arrested en route to Franklin after the roundup.

Franklin Tocket Venango County Cerall Ruby Garbel Spruce Street Old City Maurice P. Breene Garpein Paul Eng Bernice Kalamajaka Stanley Medorek Olt T. ©. Bell Garbein Oil Cuy Road Eclipse Mehallick Pryanklin Graham Ohio

Fire Victims Receive Wide Range Of Donations

Salvation Army Red Cross and school authorities report extensive gifts for the Charles Pless family after a recent house fire. Clothing furniture and other essentials including a bed sideboard chairs and a dining set were donated, placing the family in comfortable circumstances. Smothered Baby Look Haven Pa Jan 22 Mrs Nellie Diehl 32 Hartleton Union County indicted for smothering her three day old son on a Jonesy Mountain road Clinton County last Fall.

Salvation Army Red Cross Charles Pless Haven Jan Nellie Diehl Hartleton Uhion County Clinton County

Inspection Station Operators Urged to Enforce Vehicle Tests

Motor police warned inspection station operators to enforce state requirements despite protesters. Troopers will suspend station certificates for noncompliant checks and prosecute drivers with cars not inspected by January 8.

Periau Endi Daciioey Sieh Sla Grady Wi

Skating Enjoyed at Columbus Community News

Community church services are set for January 28 with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. led by GT Bergman of Corry. Local residents visited, skaters enjoy Columbus pond, and a PTA light aids pond safety. A Home Economics Club meeting covered novelties and picture making, with plans for future sessions on child welfare and home accessories.

Columbus GT. Bergman Corry Duard May Noris T. A. Anderson Mildred Swanson Maud Thelin Warren Frank Betts Home Economics Club Frank Dodd Dodd T.A. Anderson Delia Armstong Zark Faulkner Ghoron Ira Wickwire Columbus Pond PTA

Voice of the People Carry January 23 Deaf Editor

Letter from readers protesting employment bias in shops. Writers decry delays in work for single women, alleging shops favor married women and suggesting unfair hiring practices and lack of kin networks. They question opportunities for single girls and urge fair employment access.

Voice of the People Fits

Schaffner Named Erie School Board Director to Fill Unexpired Term

Milton Schaffner, president of the Schaftner Bros. company, was appointed by Erie County judges to fill the unexpired term of the late John Mac Donald on the Erie school board. The term ends the first Monday in December 195. Schaffner, who has served as director for six years, said the appointment was unsolicited and that his business duties kept him from campaigning. He was not a candidate for re election last fall. In New Bedford, Mass, police warned counterfeiters that phony fives are easy to spot, Abraham Lincoln’s image cited.

RTH Milton Schalfirs Schaftner “Bros. Company Lothir EN John MacDonal Schaffner Erie County Miles B. Kitts Elmer L. Evans

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