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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
5
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A delegation from the Ladies Auxiliary of Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 26 VEW attended a council meeting in Ol City. Officers for the year were Maurie Bellon Warren president Catherine Hantoon Bradford senior vice president Helen Raybuck Oil City junior vice president Bertha Lyons Warren treasurer Ada Smith Oil City Catherine Smith Meadville conductress Ton Taylor Gerry guard. Trustees named Mrs McCann Franklin Mrs Ruth Wenner City and Mrs Stewart Warren. Ninety five members attended and a luncheon preceded the session.
Mrs Perry Akam hosted a tasteful gathering revealing the engagement of Dorothy J Akam to Ronald D Boyd of Jamestown N Y An evening of bingo pink and white decor and a luncheon followed with many guests listed The couple are set to wed with Dorothy a Coxry High School and Hoff s Business College alumna and Ronald a Jamestown High School graduate employed at Marlin Rockwell Corporation Honey flavored whipped cream added as a dessert tip
Mrs Leo Rhynard of Kaa Wayne street hosted the five hundred club last night. Awards were won by Mrs Walter McElroy, Mrs Arthur Pitts, and Mrs Dorr Clark. Attendees included Ms Austin Dempsey, Mrs Thomas Maloney, Mrs Edward Jerome and Mrs Marshell Hughes. The hostess later served a lonety. Mrs Jerome will entertain the stort at her East Congue street home next Thursday evening.
The Women's Relief Corps met for its regular gathering and initiation and discussed a campfire dinner to be held at Mrs T B Matteson home at 10 East Wayne Street on Friday July 26 for junior uml No 6 members. All are urged to attend. Cottage cheese is touted as a nutritious, economical food option suitable for salads sandwiches and sauces. Keep it wrapped in waxed paper to prevent spoilage in hot weather.
Members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Thursday afternoon at the Albion on West Wayne Street. President VanTassil presided with Mrs. Kim Heath delivering the devotional and introducing a talk on temperance. Sylvia Bemis of Erie attended, and plans were announced for the County WCU picnic at Glenwood Park on July 30 with dinner to follow.
A. R. national leader Mrs Heney M. Robert Jr will address Chautauqua New York at the amphitheater on assembly grounds Friday July 26 with a 8 15 pm start The following day a luncheon at Hotel Athenaeum will honor officials including Mrs Lowell Hobart and other regents and officers of patriotic societies.
Corry residents heard Rose Bampton of the Metropolitan Opera perform with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under Albert Stopscell in the season opener at the Amphitheatera. Bampton sang four numbers including The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, showcasing her rich soprano and stage presence. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Huy B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bryce Smith, Mrs. Walter R. Hultberg and daughter Martha, and Miss Mina L. Terry among others.
At Liberty Street home, Mrs. Earl Hasbrouck celebrated a birthday with twelve members present. Guests included Mrs. Frank Lillie and Mrs. C. Ac Mou lain. gifts and a birthday cake followed a small program.
Pork and veal items listed with prices in a compact market notice. The ad highlights pork portions such as loin and ham and veal rump at 25 cents, reflecting a basic grocery sale listing with abbreviated product names.
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