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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
5
The article notes that violin and guitar strings mainly use sheep intestinal gut, with cattle or horse gut sometimes substituted. It also reports an Austrian law allowing a foreign wife to import her dowry tax free for one year after marriage.
The piece highlights upcoming events at the Hills Club and Masonic Temple with Freddie Elmers Swing Caravan and John Leone headline performances for charity against infantile paralysis. It notes auditions by Li Sonaolidated Radio Artists and Muse Corporation of America and mentions various local residents traveling for business, memorial services, and hospital demonstrations.
A.B. Young People banquet set for Friday night in the church basement with two out of town speakers. Local entertainments include acts and numbers, with a free will offering to cover food and program costs. All young people affiliated with similar groups are invited to the banquet and to the Christian Endeavor meeting Sundays at 6 45.
Members of the W. H. C. Cab entertained at Mrs. E. A. Bachomnen home. A handkerchief shower honored Mirwt. Charlotte Staples on her birthday. After a business meeting five hundred game awarded to Ma Bachofne and Mers Dorothy Scott. Eight members and one guest Mrs Anna Graker attended.
The Lutheran Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Rev. and Mrs. Edward L. Wagre's Park street home. A business session, led by President Mrs. R. Burr, a lesson story and devotional period by Mrs. D. B. A. Hilletrom, and a refreshments service to twenty members concluded the meeting.
Ten members of the Baptist Ladies Aid enjoyed a tureen dinner and meeting at the home of Mrs. Rone Westley in Worth street. Mrs. George Thomas led the session in the absence of president Mrs. Cora Wood. Plans were made for the Needlework Guild sewing for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Raswell Sherman left for Ottumwa Iowa by motor for an indefinite stay. Mr. Sherman is connected with The Sherman Aircraft company there.
Mrs Emilie McElroy hosted Aero Supply office girls club at Fifth Avenue residence last evening. Contests and Chinese checkers provided entertainment with prizes won by Misses Tharle Riekesaon and Corinne Cullen. The hostess served a luncheon.
Baptist Ladies Fellowship met last evening at Mrs. Thomas Williams home in East Frederies crest for their regular gathering. Mrs Elsie Blakes led devotional, while Mrs Ralph Carroll presided over business and study. Hostess served refreshments with Miss Gladys Bogert assisting.
The C D of A planning a bingo party was announced at last night’s meeting held in One or Co alu rooms. Plans were made for the organization’s participation in a Catholic bazaar to be held February 18 and 19.
Eastern Star note details a Past Matrons Night at Corry Chapter No 17 in the Masonic temple with Mrs W Stuart Houghton and Mrs Velma Moore presiding. Roses were presented and a song performed. A card party is planned for February 10 at the Masonic temple with Mrs Harold G Wall in charge. Refreshments followed in pink centerpiece decor.
Bay Glen oenakison of Spring Creek entertained members of her club yesterday afternoon with a gal evening at her home. Awards at bridge were won by Mrs J E Mann and Mrs Robert King. At 11 o clock a hogtuss dinner was served for guests including Mrs W Bracken, Mrs B Wilcox, Mrs Hastings Jones, Mrs Mount, Mrs Loveland and Mrs King of Corty Ave.
A Spinster dinner last evening at Liwothy's West Smith Street honored Miss Plorenes Holden, bride elected. Guests included Elizabeth Lanstos, Dis othy AitHeberger, Marion Sullivan, Ruth Koppel, Newe Grice, Hazel Rehmorg, Frances Tactey, Ad Mecray, Mes Jon Pres, Ali fon Dahlsteand, Mrs BM Ames, Mrs Frederick Adlal Mis Stanley Ceawrard.
The Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist church heard E. C. Reneau discuss “Getting Along With Men” in a well received talk. Fifty seven men attended as Wendell Gage trumpet and Swanson saxophone performed, followed by a dinner at 6:20 hosted by the Alathian Society.
A reader shares affinity for baked beans with Boston Brown Bread and a Boston Brown Brew pairing. Includes a Boston Brown Bread recipe and Grimson and Cabbage Cranberry Slaw ideas with steps, ingredients, and serving tips for a festive Saturday night menu.
Stock markets and commodity reports from Pittsburgh and New York show dairy meat and fruit prices fluctuating. Cattle hogs calves and live stock receipts are noted with varying price movements amid uncertain European markets and bond shifts.
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