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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
8
The Pennsylvania Railroad system canceled all provisions of the freight embargo, easing shipments for Corry manufacturers. The embargo began January 15, originally restricting freight except livestock and perishables, with a January 17 notice modifying it to allow local plants to receive coal consignments.
The first meeting drew a large crowd and the group will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 at the High School home economics rooms. The 14 lesson course includes making a silk and a straw hat and costs 3 dollars fifty cents. A few vacancies may be filled by applying next Monday evening. Jan. 29 Miss Eleanor Colegrove remains confined to her West Main Street home but is recovering well.
Fifty ladies of the Lita Guild gathered Thursday evening at the Maple Avenue home of Mrs. W. Matthewon for a bridge party. Hostesses were Mrs J. O. Robinson and Miss Anna Smit. souvenirs were given to Mrs. Kenneth Gillen and Miss Mary J. Skidmore. ample refreshments followed a pleasant evening.
The Conception Court Catholic Daughters of America installed last night at Maccabee Hall for the coming year. About sixty attended though District Deputy Miss Mabel Schell was absent due to illness. Mrs. Mary McLaughlin conducted the ceremony. Officers include Grand Regent Sadie Downey, Vice Grand Nellie Black, Historian Mary Heath, Financial Secretary Helen Morrell, Treasurer Agnes Lynch, Pianist Helen Sullivan, Prophetess Lillian Murray, Monitor Margaret Hand, Trustees Helen Brown and Kate Mufone. Afterward a short program and banquet at the Arcade followed the social period.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union meeting discussed inviting county officers to hire a county institute in February. An appeal sought subscriptions to build a church at Rochester to commemorate Francis Willard, featuring a national memorial room. Mrs R D Weddeworth read a notable piece and refreshments were served.
Community news mentions visits and travels among residents including Mr Lewis Puller Mrs Floyd Griswold and Miss Bertha Pulmer. It notes people in Corry Youngsville Spring Creek and West Spring Creek with family visits hospital news and a recovery report for Jesse Bucéyd after an injury.
Miss Sarah Mitchell and Ruth Mitchell from Corry and We Spring Creek stayed with their parents W. D. Mitchell and family. Dre Allene Jones visited Columbus relatives. others listed include J. Di Logan Ralph, J. Cole, Irene Porter, Alma Spencer, Homer Whiteley, Minnia Stearns, and Harold Armitage as readers return home. Sealed bids invited for a motorised fire truck and equipment for Corry Fire Department with a $50 certified check. bids due Feb 8, 1923 at 8 p.m. GM. Ream, Supt. Public Property.
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