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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1941
Page
5
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The text presents a garbled OCR scrape touching on army operations and industrial sites, referencing marshals, coal, water, and arming efforts. It contains broken names and misread terms, yielding a puzzling mix of phrases rather than a coherent report.
A marriage was performed December 20 at Fane with Rev. S. M. Black officiating. The couple are from Warren and Garland respectively. Attending were Ruth Erickson and Albert Goodwill. The newlyweds reside in Garland.
Mr and Mrs Morris Breed of Upton City R D 5 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday with open house from 2 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm at their home. Miss Winifred Laird of Evie yielded her mother, Mrs Margaret Said, over the weekend.
A local column notes winters now feel milder due to modern conveniences. Residents reminisce about harsher seasons while boasting about a complete stock of varied merchandise ready for purchase. The piece highlights how contemporary comforts shape perceptions of seasonal severity and consumer needs.
Personal Mention notes Corry hospital superintendent Mise Margaret Bower led Corry nurses representing at the District No. 7 inaugural meeting at the Exie Visiting Nurses Association. Sessions included legislative and board meetings, with officers elected: President Matthew Whe Erie. First Vice President Theresa McGrath Sharon. Second Vice President Arvilla Hull Erie. Secretary Adelaide J. Perry Erie. Treasurer Hele Sisson Erie. Directors Bertha Weaitekettle Erie, Veronica Stapleton Warren, Jessie Cuthbertson Warren. Committees named. four membership applications received. invitation extended from Spencer Alumnae Meadville for March meeting.
Henry C Wilber of 111 Gould Street was honored at his daughter Mrs Paul Gines home in Wheelock on his 90th birthday. A large dinner followed by music and visiting with twenty relatives present. Doris List, great granddaughter, sang several songs. Attendants included the Keppels of Erie, the Welbur family of Johnsonburg, Bertha Hamilton of Union City, and the Lilie families from this city plus the Gorbin and Corbin families.
Jr and Mrs Paul Lerosay hosted a party on North Center Street last evening celebrating sons Peter age 12 and Jean age 10. Entertainment included a one act play The Dwarf by the siblings and Europe travel films. Refreshments featured two birthday cakes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Meyerink Mrs Welle Havercamp Mr and Mrs Edward Gabriel and Son Junior and daughter Phyllis of Glymer Wyoming and Mr and Mrs D Warren DeRosay of this city.
Mr and Mrs HR Howard of Carter Hill entertained Corry local Dairymen's League Association directors Pridey evening at their home. After a business meeting, games followed and lunch was served by Mrs Howard. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A G Stillman, Mr and Mrs George Andrus, Mr and Mrs Webb McCray, Mr and Mrs Robert Gutee, Mr and Mrs Frank Harvey, Mr and Mrs Arthur Morris, Mr and Mrs Guy Swart, Miss Shirley Harves, Miss Joan McCray, and George, David and Roger Andrus.
Helpful hints offer kitchen tips and quick recipes for winter luncheons. It covers crisp lettuce service ideas, vinegar spot removal, shellfish and poultry crust toppings, and pantry substitutions. It mentions parboiling definitions and suggests quick nibble ideas like small chicken salad bites for gatherings.
Behind the scenes look at Alice Clements who runs a children’s radio hour producing stars like the Moylan sisters and the Nicholas Brothers. The piece notes her methods, rules, and a long list of pupil histories while listing several local weekend visitors and travels of families connected to the scene.
A summer crowd from Corey gathered at Rainbow Gardens in Waldmere Park Erie Saturday evening for the first weekly dancing party staged by Freddie Bimmers and his orchestra. Eimeys Swing Caravan features Babs Wii and C. as vocalists with male vocalists and novelty numbers. An added attraction is Harold Chick Bool, a colored drummer boy who has performed with leading bands.
Miss Gertrude Schultz and C A Duke, both of Corry, wed Saturday evening in Ripley. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carnahan of Hire Min. Duke, a plumber here, and the bride are to reside at 5 Park Street. Mrs. Edward Osborn of Hudson Falls is in the city visiting her ill father W E Wilson.
Corryites attend Catholic Press Exhibit organized by the Erie Court C D A. Sessions run Jan 20 to Feb 1 in the assembly room and press gallery at the library. Opening night Jan 29 features Rev Irenaeus Herscher speaking on A Franciscan Look At Books.
Miss Dorothy B Lindberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl G Lindber of Carter Fill married Harold F Bricker son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Bricker of Pittsburgh. The ceremony was January 24 at Epiphany Lateran Church Pittsburgh with bridesmaid Mildred Lindberg and Louis Bricker as best man. The Brickers will reside in Pittsburgh.
Mrs E C Barnes travels to Harrisburg to chair the nominating committee for the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. The committee report will be considered at the Philadelphia meeting in May.
A baby boy entered the world this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr George Martin and Mrs Beith Miller Martin of Spartansburg R D 1. The family announced the birth.
A midwinter dinner plan features baked pork chops with potatoes and cabbage, corn sticks and apricot sauce. Recipes for corn sticks and butter scotch cookies with burnt butter provide step by step measurements and oven guidance. The menu emphasizes a hearty well balanced meal high in vitamins and minerals.
A review notes E. J. van Kleffens write up Juggernaut Over Holland by E. van Slee Jens on the Dutch wartime stance. It praises his calm, clear Dutch perspective and critiques World War II betrayals and neutrality claims. Also mentions Eileen Bigland Into China and Carolyn Wells Devil's Work as well written but sensational fiction.
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