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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1940
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text mentions a mayoral vote and a chamber discussion. The passage includes garbled phrases about internationalists, education, and federal requests, with unclear names or concrete actions. The readable parts hint at local political debate but lack specific facts.
The readable fragments mention a marine, a character named Billy, and an odd exchange about pets and embarrassment. The garbled OCR limits clarity, but the piece seems to reflect a humorous or informal local item with names and casual dialogue.
A large gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralp Stoke in Spartansburg marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Relatives from Wesleyville Warren Corry and other nearby towns attended a luncheon on the lawn. Guests included Pred Dugan Carl Hopkins Floyd Hopkins Floyd Brown and many others. Continuous visiting and well wishes followed the luncheon amid a festive mood.
National Women's Christisy Temperance Union Day at Chautauqua assembly grounds will host a conference of state W C T U workers led by Mrs D Leigh Colvin president of the New York W C T U and Mrs E B Binck president of the Pennsylvania NW C T U from 4 to 5 pm at Hotel Athynarum. Evening speaker will be Judge J M Braude whose address on the Why of the Bad Boy follows an amphitheater talk. Margaret Manns of the hatlel organization and other hobby speakers are listed.
Miss Helen Howard, soon to wed Leroy Hoyt, received a personal shower at Miss Leona Holton’s home on First avenue. Guests included Barbara Orn Patrick Rhynard Elva Owen Dorothy Mixer Rosemary Auer and others. Prizes went to Mixer Rhynard Ward Auer and West amid a salad luncheon.
Dora Williams of East Frederick Street leaving Thursday to make her home in Wheaton Illinois was honored at a surprise dinner party Monday evening at the Greyhound Post House. Twenty five former and present coworkers and friends attended and presented her with a lamp.
Christopher Morley, author of Kitty Foyle, once studied at Oxford for three years after graduating from Haverford College. He later wrote a series for Good Housekeeping Magazine, with a July issue carrying the latest. A famous anecdote recalls his interview with publisher F N Doubleday when asked what job he would choose. He replied simply to be hired.
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry notes substantial production of cattle feed and casein from surplus milk. The casein is used in re manufacture of paper coating adhesives paints and plastics.
After the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge meeting a social hour honored four members with birthdays this month. Refreshments included tea and birthday cakes. Summer cat flowers decorated with care. Mrs Frank Hep ler chaired the event aided by committee members Mrs George Keefe and Miss Tsa hele Huntsainger.
Members of the Amici Sewing Circle of the United Brethren church enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Whiteley’s Grove. Fourteen members then were entertained at the home of Mrs. Harley Marsh on Johnson Street. The group will meet again Tuesday July at the home of Mrs. R. D. Crowell on West Smill Street.
Mrs. Mable Larson was honored at a birthday surprise party hosted by Mrs. Lee Shoemaker and Mrs. Harry Rhodes at Hotel Phoenix. An evening of music, dancing, and games followed by lunch for ten guests. Mrs. Larson received multiple gifts.
Mr and Mrs Tyle Watrous of West Smith Street welcomed a son yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital. Mrs Watrous, formerly Miss Alla May Nichol, was reported in good condition after the birth.
James 2. Lewis was guest speaker at the weekly Rotary meeting at Hotel Cony. He traced shatterproof glass history from 1805, noted market demand fluctuations, and the impact of automobiles on its development and manufacturing. Congressman R. Lew Rodgers of Erie and G Gibson of Amherst also attended and spoke briefly on Washington politics and world conditions.
A J B Club held a birthday surprise for Mrs Frank Lillie at her home on East Pleasant Street. Seven guests enjoyed a supper and a program of music then presented a gift to Mrs Lillie. Delphiniums and pink roses decorated the table with a lone birthday cake as centerpiece.
A group of Mrs. Amy Wilcox, Miss Marian Skidmore, Mrs. John Williamson, Mrs. O. P. Eaton, and Mrs. A. B. Colegrave enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on Mrs. A. G. Buller's lawn with refreshments by Linda Otting. After dinner at Hotel Carty, they were entertained at Miss Skidmore's home. Oregon claims to have originated the direct primaries movement including the initiative and referendum.
A recipe for scrambled eggs uses butter in a double boiler or frying pan. Beat eggs with milk or cream and seasonings, then stir over gentle heat until just set but not dry. Cook in melted butter, yield six servings.
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