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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
5
Mf C A of Warren Pas will speak at the annual reunion and picnic in Mather Park Columbus on Wednesday August 10. The Community Aid will serve a chicken dinner in the church basement and offer other attractions for an enjoyable outing.
A long list of residents and visitors in Corry includes Mr and Mrs H J Sheen departing for governor N Y for a visit with Mrs Matilda Sheen. Ross Buller of Bellefonte Pa chief fish commissioner toured Corry hatcheries. Joseph Pope and daughters Jane and Nancy from Enfield N G arrived for a few days. Miss Marjerle and Ruby Shemp of Union City returned home after visiting Miss Betty Colburn. Betty Morton came home for a few days with Mrs Burgnon. Clara Pettengill of Hammond Ind left for Jamestown N Y. Prof B C Barth of Jamestown MD was in the city. Mrs Mina Drake left for Union City for a month visiting her sister Mrs Joseph Shamp. Keppel Tiffany and Paul Brynoldtgon will join George Webster orchestra in Kane. Mr and Mrs P J Hatch and Gordon, Martha and Betty of Meadville visited today. Miss Johanné Dombardeft left for Butler to join Hazel Merker for a weekend trip to Watkins Glen. Dora Phelps of Meadville visited grandparents Mr and Mrs A C Le Phelps.
News of the marriage of Blaine Crum Jr. of Newport News Virginia, formerly of this city, to Miss Mercedes Smith of Newport News. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home on 27th street with Rev Samuel J Donald officiating. The couple reside at 137 27th Street Newport News. Mr Crum formerly lived in Carry and attended Corrying school.
From Pitcairn Island in the Pacific a group of 215 descendants of mutineers appeals to a New York housewife to verify a rumor that has circulated for six weeks. The story sparked a British Empire response as aid via the British consulate is expected soon. They seek medicines, fuel, and essentials, requesting Mrs. Dorothy Hall to persuade authorities there is no typhoid outbreak.
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden will conclude his 26 day visit to the United States with a farewell radio speech tonight. The trip included meetings with officials and public events across several cities during which he reaffirmed Sweden's ties with the United States.
Sam Jaffe, renowned actor, will give his interpretation of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at Pennsylvania State College. Artef theatre director Clmeler will helm the production with most other roles filled by Summer session students.
The emperors of the Holy Roman Empire traditionally received crowning in Aaken, the old Frankish capital, and in Rome by the pope, marking their imperial authority with dual ceremonial rites.
An ad describes relief for piles by treating constipation with Golden-Lax Tablets and soothing the affected area with San-Cura Ointment. It claims Golden-Lax is a strengthening laxative forming no habit and San-Cura stops pain while promoting healing. Availability listed as Golden-Lax 250 and San-Cura at drug stores.
Remodelling at St Thomas Church progresses with the Memorial Chapel, blue paneled ceiling, oil Stations of the Cross, and interior finishing. Exterior pointing, new eaves and gutters, and front sidewalks update the building while an eastern wing becomes a baptistry and offices. Plans include organ work funded by Johanna Brennan, a new heating plant, and garden fundraising events aiming for completion by late August and early September.
Betty Crocker guides readers on selecting good tea and preparing iced tea. It explains tea grades Orange Pekoe and Pekoe blends, discusses black green and oolong varieties, and offers practical brewing tips. The piece suggests using earthenware pots, precise measurements, and strong iced tea to avoid dilution, plus a mint garnish and fruit additions.
Prices moved narrowly on the New York stock market with many issues at or near highs for the year as small gains spread. In Pittsburgh, wholesale produce showed moderate demand with apples, cabbage, onions, and potatoes trading steady to firmer amid mixed hog, cattle, and dairy movements.
A farmer named Clements, age 58, died instantly when he fell under a tractor in Una township. Grandson Tip and neighbor Albert Bartley were nearby as the accident occurred while transporting wheat from the field to the barn.
City lunacy commission, four physicians, see salaries slashed from 800 to 700 a month as officials battle budget strains. Experts highlight uneven funding and call for reforms to ensure adequate mental health care amid financial pressures.
An OCR fragment mentions a huge bird described as the Lanser Ler with a wide wing spread. Details on location, date, or certainty are unclear.
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