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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
5
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Officers of the Salvation Army and members of the advisor board attend the farewell service for Lieut Col tel and Mrs W Alex Ebbs scheduled Monday evening July 29 at the Salvation Army Temple 425 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh Col and Mrs Ebbs have been appointed to the New Zealand Territory by General George L Carpenter international leader of the Salvation Army
Darlings Mrs Ernest Johnson and son Bob of Houston visit with Mrs Johnson's parents the Heaths in Concord Street to spend two weeks at Findley Lake. The Heaths expect guests next month as Emma Crooks home at North Corry nears completion for Morris Bosteel and heir family to return after years away. Betty Fogle heads to Northampton Mass after vacation at home and Canadohta Lake. Also traveling are C W Aymong visiting relatives in Detroit. A visit to the Bunny Kennels at Rus Duninthoo's West Wayne Street is noted along with the Gerry band and the ladies auxiliary in royal blue and gray satin capes. Farewells go to Mrs Tom Williams and Dorotha Williams as they move to Wheaton IL where Dorotha serves as librarian. D A R chapters plan dedication for Mary Smith Lockwood birthplace monument near Smith Mills. Special Prosecutor Roy P Hicks continues racket probe in Washington County. Camp Maple Avenue residents question ownership of a Ford Deluxe sedan parked on the street. An accident at Findley Lake leaves campers soaked after a dock failure. Changes at Loblaws stores and opera attendance at Chautauqua are mentioned alongside wedding plans for the Simmons Rathbun nupitals on August 14. A large Knights Templar conclave in Cleveland draws hundreds of attendees with parades, sessions, and a grand ball on the program. Several local travelers return from trips to California and Yellowstone, while J J Desmond remains hospitalized in Erie.
A Saturday evening event celebrated Miss Doris Carbaugh for her birthday with music dancing and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Claude Matieson and daughter Gladys Mr and Mrs Seat Lilley Mr and Mrs Wayne McCray and children Thelvin Gladys Piefer Roland Webb Harold Webb and many others from Union City Spartansburg Corry and nearby areas.
Despite bad weather the Business and Professional Women's Club outing at Roberts Field Findley Lake Ni Y drew nineteen members and guests. The group enjoyed music roller skating and entertainment after a 0 30 o'clock supper. Agnes Lynch chaired the committee with Lille Murray and Mildred Denton assisting.
Miss Lucille Watson daughter of Mrs. David Wedlock of Union City married Robert McLallen son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLallen at the First Baptist Church in Dmian City. He officiated by He. G. BE Dupree. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pude and Mr. and Mrs. McLallen will reside in Erie.
Miss Attia Delelis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Delelis of Mount Carmel, Pa, to Ralph Chiricuzio, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Chiricuzio, will marry August 5 at St Peter's Church Mount Carmel. Also mentions new Food Drug and Cosmetic Act container safety provision and whipping cream tips with fat content and aging guidance.
Mrs Charles Weston nee Ruth Mulligan was honored at a ladies shower hosted by friends at her South Center Street home. Guests enjoyed games music and a witch themed dessert. Pink and white decorations accented the table as guests shared best wishes for the recent bride.
The Chautauqua gathering opens with the second Lilo Symphony conducted by Gwerees Barrere at 8 15 pm at the amphitheatre. Literary events include a book week keynote by Harry Hansen of the New York World Telegram and a later talk on The New Spleithi Atmrican Books. The program lists plays, concerts, and operatic pieces with noted artists such as Rost Bampton and Muriel Dickson, and features a new opera The Gurtfred Bride with a cast including Donald Dame and Gean Greenwell.
Luther League of St. Pauls Lutheran church hosted a district rally at the church malluding 125 members from Erie North East Lawrence Park and nearby areas. Rev Paul Waltbour delivered the message Four Horns and Four Carpenters as Elwy Gage led devotion. Dawn service announced for Peninsula near Erie in August. Refreshments followed a social hour. committee included Orval Street Robert Street Elizabeth Lanston Ruth Lanston Martha Hawkins Virginia Davis Earl Ostrom and Robert Bowles.
Practical tips on reducing waste by buying exact amounts and adapting recipes for smaller families. Use leftovers in stews soups and casseroles. Clarify bacon fat for frying and flavoring, and repurpose vegetable and fruit remnants into garnishes sauces and puddings. Includes methods to clarify bacon fat and use herb remnants for seasoning.
A quirky ad excerpt notes readers can obtain Betty Crocker leaflets titled Ways of Stretching the Four Dollar. It promises economical tips and asks readers to mail three cents to Belly Crocker care of the newspaper to cover mailing test costs.
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