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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1941
Page
5
Disjointed lines describe war era topics including markets, prices, and employment. References to Babson and US business, labor, and government quotes appear amid garbled names and places, suggesting a brief recap of economic activity and manpower during wartime.
John W. Thomason Jr. offers Lone Star Preacher a blend of fiction and history drawn from World War experiences including real sources such as General Longstreet’s era. James Hilton’s Random Harvest is praised for its hard core humanity. Out of the Night by Jan Valtin details a German communist’s perilous path. Dirk van der Heide’s My Sister and I reflects Dutch wartime memory through a young survivor’s diary.
National soil erosion causes billions in losses with about 40 million dollars yearly in soil removal. Farmers face rapid degradation of land across the United States, threatening productivity and effectiveness of farming communities.
In New York the National Retail Dry Goods Association discussed keeping customers pleased amid looming price rises and wartime strains. Proposals included cutting profits, avoiding scare advertising, trimming “glory service,” pooling services, and cooperative credit checks. Emphasis on informative labeling and cautious installment selling. Local social notes list arrivals, visits, and a bridal party honoring Jewel Hasbrouck.
Norma Jean May hosted a birthday party for her daughter Norma Jean yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 at their Concord Street home. Fifteen boys and girls attended, games were played and guests received favors. Attendees included Norma Keefer Joan Ondus Carol Briggs Marilyn Denton Caroline Elchynski Julia Ficcardi Marian Goring Betsy Wagner Patsy Blanchara Janet Christie Hob Wharton Paul Quinlis Eugene Booth and Dickie Staples.
Legion Auxiliary of the American Legion plans a card party for Friday evening January 31 with reservations via chairman Mrs. C. W. Panghorn. An apron party yielded funds, magazine sales were reported, and routine business noted. A social hour followed with cards and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Fangborn, Mrs. Carl Carlson and Mrs. Ploye Holvomp.
A daughter Nancy Lou was born yesterday afternoon at Cory hospital to Mr and Mrs Cornelius Wiggers of Clymer NY. In Union City a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wesley Allen. Mrs Allen was formerly Miss Janes.
Upwards of two hundred women attended the Patriotic Tea hosted by the Women's Auxiliary of the MO. A. at the Y on First Avenue. An eight member high school orchestra opened the program under W. D. Knowlton. Readings and songs included Is It Worthwhile by Joaquin Miller and What's In the Flag read by Mrs. J. Donald Watson. Tea and coffee served by volunteers. Co chairs were Mrs. Merritt Hunt and Mrs. Leslie Welle with several assistants aiding decorations and program setup.
WARREN Jan 25 Mr and Mrs WD Johnson of West Branch announce the marriage of their daughter Grace to Paul Cobb son of Mr and Mrs D H Cobb of Corydon The ceremony was held in the Pusti Methodist church at Salaman ua August with Rev Sherman Epig reading the marriage service Cobb is employed in Covry
Corry dentists were guests of Dr Master at a social gathering held last evening at his cottage in Columbus Park Ossis. Entertainment was provided and a midnight lunch was served ensuring an enjoyable evening for all attendees.
A dense Friday to Sunday list of radio broadcasts across NBC CBS and MBS networks. It covers Eddie Cantor's variety show for the March of Dimes, Defense related discussions with Rep Dies and Paul V. McNutt on Palestine, AFL labor talks, and various musical and dramatic programs including Jack Benny, the New York Philharmonic, and United Nations style forum segments. It notes times and stations such as WEAF WABC WIZ WJZ and others and references War and defense themed content. The schedule also lists weekend morning and afternoon blocks through Sunday night and into Monday with multiple talk shows, concerts, and theatrical performances.
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