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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

5

Local visitors noted around Sharon area daily

Mrs J C Avery visiting at Mrs G S Peebles home returns to Sharon Monday. Union City guests, Private J A Gancas of West Springfield visiting yesterday. Nellie Parrish and Mrs Orense Barnhart visitors. Mrs Ella Curtis in Ganland with daughter Mrs L S Black. Lloyd Stowe travels for Ray mond Manufacturing Co interests to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Elizabeth Ranney and Mrs Francis Blair Erie visitors. Attorney S H Skanner to Buffalo for business. Claire Hillstrom Bucknell student in Lewisburg staying a few days. Mrs Frank N Ames returns from Jacksonville. E C Renan leaves for Gannoneburg Pa for Y M C A campaign. W B Stoddard and Brightmans and others from Crymer, plus Silvis family, visited Silvis home. Edith Silvis seen at Zem Zem hospital Shire Jas wily now improving.

J. C.avery G. S. Peebles Sharon Bruce Hanks Reginald Smith Union City J. A. Gancas West Springfield Las Evaning Nellie Parrish Orenve Barnhart Ella Curtis Ganland L. S. Black Lloyd Stowe Gleyalang Cincinnati Indianapolis Bucknell University Lewisburg Ils D.A. Hillstrom Wast Congress Street Frank 'N Ames West Smith Street Jacksonville E. C. Renan Gannoneburg Y. M.C W.B. Stoddard H. Brightman Elizabeth and Shirley Crymer N.4 Silvis Herbert Rogers Ashville Harry Silis Plus City C. &. Brightman Harry Silvis Erie Edith Silvis Zem Zéem Hospital Shire Jas Wily

St Elizabeth's Card Party Set for January 21

The St Elizabeth's congregation ladies sponsor another card party at Parish Mall with contract and auction bridge and five hundred. It starts at 8 o'clock with eight prizes. Ladies in charge include Miss Ruth Powers Mrs Paul Wobey Mrs L P M Walle Mrs Staley Kasper Miss Ruth Becker and Mrs Franc Ross.

St. Elizabeth’s St. Elizabeth's Parish Mall Ruth Powers Paul Wobey

FRANK VAN TASSEL HEADS GOLDEN RULE MEETING

The speaker described proposals as sound in theory but not practical and recalled Corry's past residents including Col. T A Edwards Art Jenston and others. Sheriff Glenn Perry chaired the meeting with Guy Abbey named chairman of the February committee and local sponsors listed.

Frank van Tassel Col. T. A. Edwards Art Jenston Prank Button Billy Milligan Patsy Helen Shoppe, Model Dairy, National Bank and The Crystal Iee and Cyal ‘Company

Wagner to address Brokenstraw D A R meeting

Rev B L Wagner of St Pauls Lutheran Church will address the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The meeting is Thursday at 2:30 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs H J Davis, 38 West Congr Street. Assistant hostesses include Mrs W Ranultberg Mrs M A Matiges and Mrs Howfa Levelatid.

Readers Club Meets At South Center Home

The Readers Club held a regular meeting Monday afternoon at wis. a Huk King home on South Center street. Members discussed Canadian cities and scenic spots, shared favorite songs, and gave brief histories of their origins. Refreshments were served before adjournment.

Wis Huk King South Center Street

Confucius Resigned At Twenty Two Observing Funeral Rites

When Confucius was 22 his mother died and he resigned his post as district inspector of agriculture retiring for three years. This act is said to have prompted the revival of ancient funeral rites honoring the dead.

Confucius

January Meeting of Corry Junior Welfare League

The January business meeting of the Corry Junior Welfare League was held last evening at the home of Miss Ruth Powers on West Bend street. The social meeting of the moniff will be held in two weeks on Monday evening February 12 with Miss Helen McCray and Mrs Francis Blair as hostesses.

Corry Junior Welfare League Ruth Powers West Bend Street Moniff Helen McCray Francis Blair

Grandale Sorority Committees Named

Grandale Sorority held a meeting at Pist Avenue recreation rooms with Mrs. Renau presiding. Miss Vieina Hyoss led the games as primus and committees were named: pro- Srutti Jewel Hustrouck Nel Lie Kowalski Rose Berry. social Mildred Perry Helen Keller Viclta Wojciechowski Marjevle Ross. membership Sue Shiyer Frances Purpura Mary Laure Lilian Spoulding. one Service Betsy Ross Mary TaMivhto Jennie Siekhicky. The group voted to send a small check to the infantile paralysis fund drive, by-laws were read and approved, then a social hour followed with games and refreshments.

Pist Avenue EC. Renau Vieina Hyoss Primus Pro- Srutti Jewel Hustrouck Nel Lie Kowalski Rose Berry Mildred Perry Helen Keller Viclta Wojciechowski Mar‘jevle Ross Sue Shiyer Frances ‘Purpura Mary Laure Lilian Spoulding Betsy Ross Mary TaMivhto Jennie Siekhicky

Name Officers to YMCA Auxiliary

Officers were elected to head the newly organized Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA. Mrs. Lawrence McCray is vice chairman and Mrs. M Hilburg is treasurer. At last evening's meeting in the Y rooms on First Avenue members set meeting dates for various Gray clubs and activities. Fourth grade girls meet Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. to choose projects with auxiliary help. On Saturday at 9 a.m. fifth and sixth grade girls will gather with Mrs. E C Reneau leading, aided by several ladies.

Swo Amore M.C Lawrence McCray M. Hilburg First Avenue E. C. Reneau

Gains Are Made In Military Styles

Paris fashion survey finds strictly feminine modes prevailing across dressmaking trends, with gains in military styles. New summer collections feature Windle-length frocks, rove-trimmed bodices, eyelet muslin garden party gowns, embroidered organdies, and lace or straw hats. Short rocktail dresses appear in paste chiffons, black crepes with beading, and gold paulettes.

Paris

Rotary Club Meets Tonight on City Planning

Erie resident Lewis J Briggs selects City Planning as WibJeck subject for Rotary Club address this evening at Hotel Cory Ro tinians Mis meeting postponed or relocated unclear but on agenda remains City Planning topic by Briggs at Cory Hotel

Rotary Club Lewis J. Briggs Erie Hotel Cory

Armchair Shovel A Folding Coal Shovel Idea Born

A new household tool, a shovel with a folding seat, is marketed by Mt. Verrion ML company. The device folds to enable the user to sit while shoveling coal and is already being sold in quantity. In other news, Mr and Mrs Ernest Breckman announce the birth of a daughter last evening at Corry Hospital, residents 316 East Main.

Corry Hospita Ernest Breckman East Main Trees Brockayin Hagel Warner Mt. Verrion, ML Aune

San-Cura Ointment and Soap Bring Relief from Irritations

Repeatedly urged by a patient, San-Cura Ointment and San-Cura Soap are promoted as the antidote for persistent skin irritation. Wash with San-Cura Soap, then apply the Ointment for cooling relief and itching relief after cleansing. Prices listed as five and four cents for the ointment and soap respectively.

Bowler Whitney nuptials set for February date

Notices reveal Charles Bowler and Ruth Whitney plan a February 17 ceremony at Franklin Street Congregational Church Minchester N J. Bowler formerly ran Clark Mill in this city. The item also notes social events for Mary Walling Thelma Fogle Kathryn Russell and others with a mix of community birthdays travel and local society updates.

Arthur G. Bowler Goffstown N. H Charles Bowler Ruth Whitney Carl Whitney Franklin Street Congregational Church Minchester N. J Bowler Cony New England Clark Mill Mary Walling Ralph Walling Fils City Wellestey College S.J Terme Florida Willan McParland Flint Baltimore Spring Creek

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