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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
5
Readable bits mention a conductor named Arthur and Mme, with references to replacing flags. The fragment implies a lineup or stage direction but lacks clear events, dates, or full names to confirm a specific incident or outcome.
An OCR damaged snippet references military operations, possible veterans affairs, and unspecified agencies. Critical details such as dates, names, and locations are unreadable, leaving only scattered hints of a formal notice or update.
The readable lines mention individuals named Niven and Sundhurst with hints of armament and British roles. The damaged OCR obscures a clear event or outcome, but suggests discussion of fighters, uniforms, and national identity within a wartime context.
A terse report notes a public balance drive influencing a local electoral contest. Vague phrases hint at financial pressures and community support shaping outcomes. Key figures or organizations are not clearly identified in the fragment.
Mrs Francis McNulty of 6 West Church Street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Helen Howard to Jay Hoyt son of Mr and Mrs W Hoyt of South Center Street The wedding is planned for early Fall Jr and Mrs W Qux and family traveled to McKeesport for a visit A cooking tip and popcorn suggestion follow along with pecan decoration advice.
The column blends seasonal hosting advice with fashion notes. It suggests cheerful indoor comforts for rainy gatherings, from hot drinks by the fire to reading and games, and offers guidance on fall color trends. A Fashion Writer excerpt discusses color psychology, recommending black and brown, plus wine, green, blue, and beige, with practical tips on matching accessories and testing colors at home.
Miss Madeline Wilbert of Erie is engaged to Roger Williams of Erie. The engagement was announced Saturday at a Tea at the Women's Club in Erie hosted by Mrs Maude E Wilbert. August 24th was set for the wedding. Guests included Mrs C J Mulheirn and daughter Miss Jake Mulheirn and Mrs Rex Mulheirn of Philadelphia. The bride elect is a Mercyhurst College graduate employed at Erie Foundry Company. Mr Williams attended East High and works at General Electric Supply Company.
Hollywood fashion influence is rising as studios plan to spend up to 5 million dollars yearly on actresses wardrobes. Edith Head notes American women will largely follow on screen styles over Paris British trends, with lavish costumes for Maureen O Hara Judy Garland Deanna Durbin and Claudette Colbert guiding trends and designers like Adrian shaping outfits across films.
Mr and Mrs Arthur H Thien of Fairview announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Thien to Chapman S Stranahan of Erie son of Mr and Mrs Dorr D Stranahan of Spartanshire Both in the Talon Company employes Miss Thien a Westminster College graduate and Mr Stranahan a Grove City College attendee. Virginia Bachefour and Iva Webber visited Conneau Dake for a week from Sunday.
A stream of brief notices lists residents and guests traveling to Bridgeport Buffalo Buffalo area Erie Sayre and Port Allegany as well as trips to Boston Chicago and Pittsburgh. Individuals include Mr and Mrs G B Barnes Mrs G S Trill Malcolm Buckley and several others visiting relatives or attending events in Pennsylvania New York Ohio Massachusetts and beyond.
Mr and Mrs Aid Grant Hosier celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 205 East Booth Street with family friends and well wishers. The couple, married in Mayville New York, have resided in Corry all their lives and have four children Lawrence Helen Florence and Grace, the latter deceased several years ago.
Miss Leora M Morton daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Morton Union City wed Arthur E Fosberg son of Mrs Flossie Fosberg New Richmond at Atwees Rey Forrest Amy officiated with attendants Miss Elewnor Moran and Delbert Posbery. Both graduates of Bloomfield High School and employed locally plan to live near Corry after August. Also notes visit by Mr and Mrs Ghester Shaw Aliquippa Pa at O’Hare home East Bond street.
A leaflet from Betty Crocker explains how to make cooked icing and tips to prevent sugar crystals. It describes boiling syrup to a fine thread, keeping the pan covered, and using vanilla and cream of tartness to smooth texture. Requests for the leaflet require a three cent postage to Betty Crocker in care of the newspaper.
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