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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1940
Page
5
The fragmented report hints at rising wartime ration concerns as citizens press for clearer guidelines and equitable distribution. Officials debate policy changes amid shortages, with community groups calling for faster implementation and oversight.
Activities at the Y M C A on First Avenue focus on gatherings for women and interested city ladies. A 7 30 pm meeting of the Y ladies auxiliary led by Mr on Lindaley invites all interested. The Gradale Sorority with Mrs C B Reneau as adult counsellor will also meet. Miss Virginia Ryote named primus.
In Oil City a ceremony united Miss Mary Connelly daughter of Thomas J. Connelly and Peter V. Gidders at 9 am with Rev P A Lynch officiating. Attendants included Miss Eileen Connelly and Patrick Mulligan as guests and many locals and out of town visitors attended gatherings and related social events surrounding the nuptials.
Paris clerks list the ten best dressed women led by the Duchesses of Kent and Windsor. Queen Elizabeth and Celopatra appear among the top figures as dress makers note wardrobe value rising with the war. Names include Mrs Doris Duke Cromwell and Barone Eugene de Rothschild among others.
Grace Breene of Oil City announces engagement of her daughter Mary Louise Breene to Wilford Mountain of this city. No marriage date set. Miss Breene, Oil City High School and Villa Maria Academy graduate, works for the State Treasury in Harrisburg. Wilford Mountain, Cory High School graduate, employed at Aero Supply plant.
The Corry Lodge of Elks plans an exalted rulers night Thursday at 8 pm with past leaders led by Charles P. Keating conducting the initiatory degree for a class of candidates. A large Elks turnout is expected and a luncheon will follow along with several important business matters on the agenda.
Corry nurses from the city attended the Graduate Nurses district meeting held Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie. Attendees included Miss Margaret Bower Miss Viol Goring Mrs Ronald Carter and Miss Myrna Hasbrouck as part of the group.
A son was born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs DeForest Way of Corry Route 5. Mrs Way was formerly Miss Ruth Matteson. The notice notes the newborn’s greeting and parental lineage in a succinct local-record style.
Rev Ralph Finley of Clymer New York spoke at the Corry Men's Bible class gathering at the Salvation Army citadel on East Washington street delivering the sermon Milestones in the Christian Life. The Bible class quartet G T Bergman Liesd George Thomas and Frank Lillie sang with Carl Way on piano.
Harding Home Rail School Association schedules a penny supper tomorrow from 9:20 to finish, with Mrs John Boland in charge and helpers including Mrs Schrader Depew Stump Spaulding Dimick Karkoski Hicks. Parking arrangements are being made near the school.
Clifton Weber is feted by the St. Elizabeth’s Senior Choir and ushers who honor him as he prepares to depart for the south. The Sunday afternoon event at the hall featured cards games and music with twenty-one members, a gift, and awards won by several attendees.
The joint choir vesper service at Stone Church Meadville Sunday afternoon February 2:30 PM features choirs from Stone Methodist Meadville First Methodist Timeville and Grave Methodist OU City. Includes group numbers and solos by the three choirs.
Fragmentary note shows steps for poaching or boiling items with mac and ox references. Mentions hot water cups and scalded cups with bread crumbs. Lacks clear context, dates, or identifiable subjects to confirm a title.
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