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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
5
Prison labor official B Herbert Cooper reports 70 000 gallons canned this season at Rockview Penitentiary near Harrisburg. The 105 acre plantation yielded near the 19 percent daily canning peak, with a 29 day harvest note. Sunshine records along the North Carolina coast show similar hours of sun.
Mrs Arthur McCray hosted a Emmanuel Guild gathering in Slut with seventeen members attending a picnic dinner at one followed by a business session led by president Velima Moore. Assistant hostesses Mire Don Williams and Mrs Frank Lockwood assisted. The next meeting will be a picnic August 14 at Meat Park with husbands invited. supper at 5.
The Methodist Annual Picnic at Mead Park yesterday ran from 8 to 6 30. R S Dewey chaired the event with entertainment by Arthur Storer and a varied games program. Prizes went to winners and a basket picking was followed by a coffee service chaired by Mrs J B Cogan and Mrs W B Stowe. The Sunday School provided soda pop and ice cream.
A routine meeting of the V P W Auxiliary heard a July Harrisburg state convention report by Mrs Pearl Porter who attended as Corry. Mrs Grave Blymiller presided and the next meeting is set for August 1. The Northwestern County Council will meet at Mariaville on August 5.
The McCray Ladies' Aid Society honored Mrs Lynn Boutwell yesterday at her home in R D 1 for her birthday. Twenty seven attended with Mrs Velma McCray presiding. A social afternoon followed after the business meeting. Tea, cream, and cake were served. Mrs Boutwell received many gifts and cards. The next meeting will be held August 5.
Hubert Heerlein entertained her bridge club at her coblage by Pindley Lake. Five tables of contract were in play, eight ladies enjoyed a muskel lunge dinner served at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Harold Powell won the prize. On August 1 Mrs. C. H. Holden will host the next gathering.
A stream of local residents including Mrs R S Peterson Mrs Fred Ross and others traveled by train to Erie for business. Others such as William Zestropulos Jr Doris Conklin Reg Smith and families visited friends in Corry Bradford Jamestown and Canadohta Lake with returns planned by evening or weekend.
Food Editor notes canning fruit without sugar is possible though results differ. Juicy berries cherries currants and plums can be canned in their own juice with no syrup, while less juicy fruits require注意 careful handling to avoid spoilage or flavor loss.
Guidance from a U S Department of Agriculture bulletin on preserving fruits with sugar or water syrup. Use minimal water to protect fruit quality, follow tested timing, and consider a 15 pound sugar allotment per person to yield about 60 quarts of fruit in medium syrup, enough to cover winter needs.
Miss Jean Scully daughter of Mr and Mrs James Scully married Pfc Albert Fox son of Mr and Mrs Richard Fox in a candlelight wedding at the Scully home officiated by Rev P A Galreath. The bride wore a white satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and orange blossom bouquet. Best man Ralph Kinney and maid of honor Joyce Sheldon assisted. A reception followed and the couple planned a short trip. Fox served in Europe nine months and was wounded in Austria prior to reporting to McGuire General Hospital after furlough.
Last evening at Hotel Corry the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania entertained the Division Commander and Northwestern District Commanders. A business session followed with E. S. James Martin presiding and plans made for the Templar year. Distinguished guests included William E. Yeager, James G. Cole, Harold Ross and Harold D. Jones among others.
Rev. George W. Byrnes returned Miss Emma Armstrong from Corry Hospital with William Dotaven. Elmer L. Kincaid went to Pine Creek for a short visit, and Mrs. Blair Graft is visiting Corry relatives. Mayor Hepler and Lt. Myron Carnahan were in town briefly before departures for Union City and Worth Dix respectively.
Mrs. Ernest Fuldis and her son Richard arrived home from New York City after a two week stay. Their daughter and sister, Mrs. Fred Schwab, will return to her position at the Citizens National Bank next month.
The United Brethren Ladies' Aid Society held a meeting at Mrs Pred Schreus's Hast Frederici home at 2 o'clock with 17 members attending. Devotions led the session by the Hos es. Suing quilt pieces occupied the afternoon as Mrs Schretis led food tasks with Mrs Banks and Mrs Playdabnson assisting. Mrs Hauenstein set the July host venue on Eas Bond street.
Janet Elaine Stroup celebrated her sixth birthday at home on Spring Street hosted by her mother Mrs Path Stroup. Seventeen children attended from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, with prizes won by Mary Kay Dyckes and Charlotte Reynolds. Ice cream cake and chocolate milk were served, and Janet Blaine received gifts. Nearby note mentions ancient Rome political pen distributions for popularity.
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