Fragmentary OCR note on a flooded creek scene
A garbled fragment describes a flooding situation near a Glen area with a stream. It mentions victims and efforts to reach water sources and search actions, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
5
A garbled fragment describes a flooding situation near a Glen area with a stream. It mentions victims and efforts to reach water sources and search actions, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
Mrs. Sigafine Crowell hosted a gathering at her Eustid Street home honoring Mrs. Walter Dundon and her twin daughters Maxine and Madeline. The evening featured visiting, music, and a dessert lunch with pink and white decor. Attendees included Miss Denny Wiccardi Miss Rose Mary Auer Miss Muriel Young Miss Elva Owen Mrs. Paul Auer Mrs. Paul Taylor and others.
The Red Cross Home Nursing Class led by Mrs. R Sherman held a dinner at Pitts field Inn to celebrate the course’s end. Members honored Mrs. Sherman with gifts and presented passing examination papers with high marks, while she praised their interest and cooperation.
A farewell party for Pvt Lewis Higby was hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Higby at their Union Street home. Relatives and friends joined in cards games and dancing before Higby leaves for service tonight and received a gift from the gathering.
A fragment describes a Chautauqua Lake gathering aboard a boat named The ger with Thomas entertaining friends. Attendees included Walter Jean, Arthur Cochran, Jo Hungfield of Corry, Earl Trous of Dunkirk, and Jamies Ankshaw from the Chevrolet truck zone near Buffalo.
Useful household guidance on selecting broilers weighing one to two pounds and portioning for two servings. Simple sandwich ideas with peanut butter and dried fruit, plus tips for cost efficient meals. Refrigerator airflow tips advise keeping jars an inch apart and storing foods compactly to prevent crowding and improve cooling.
Mrs Alfred Hiehel honored her daughter Jeanie at her eleventh birthday with games and a peanut hunt at North Center street. Betty Rae Barnes and Phyllis Halfast won prizes. Pink and green decorations framed the party as guests, giftgivers, and numerous familiar names attended.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Floyd Croyby of 448 East Main Street. Earlier yesterday afternoon a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Tuck Hinjee of Corry R D 2.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull will speak on The Seriousness of the War at 9 30 PM prompting realignment of networks and programs. Town Meeting and Bob Crosby hour moved earlier, and 10 PM slots reshuffled to fit the 43 minute talk. Also notes coffee percolator maintenance tips follow.
Betty Clarke advises desk workers to fix posture to end neck pains. Start with spine against chair, feet flat, then perform neck stretches to relax muscles. Exercises include left-right neck stretches, forward-backward head tilts, and a rotary roll to loosen tension. Repeats five times for each movement.
Pvt. William Miller to leave for the Army this evening was honored by Kiwanis members and families at the Hossbacher home on West Church Street. Visiting and games followed by letters to service members. A short business meeting was held. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Willard Coz and family of Titusville and Clarence Wallace of Greenville. About twenty members and families attended.
Regular Townsend Club meeting reports Washington cooperation with labor and farm groups. Club aims to support reelection of Congressmen aligned with the plan to defeat opponents. A special meeting is set at the old Legion Hall in Erie with L A Tiffany and others attending. An entertainment and dance are planned for July 27 at the Masonic Hall with the Missouri Fox Hunters troupe and mascot.
Local Murphy Company store employees held a picnic at Mead Park yesterday afternoon. A jam dinner was served and guests played horseshoes and mushball. Miss Amelia Vanderhom and Miss Dorothy Kullcberser organized the event.
Harry Silvis was honored at an eight oclock farewell party held by his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Silvis at their R D 2 home. Guests enjoyed games and bingo followed by lunch. Silvis received many gifts and a purse of money and will leave next Wednesday to join the Coast Guard.
Columbus couple Mr and Mrs D P Trisket announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine Marie to Clarence E Thompson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Chirence Thompson of Columbus No date has been set for the wedding
Corry residents look forward to Corry Day at Celoran Park next Sunday July 26 with Capt Tiebet's Miracle Seals among attractions. The serial seal act is billed as a premier presentation and a Celoron Park coupon offers reduced ride and concession prices. Hundreds are expected to attend from Corry.
The text mixes safety guidance for electrical appliances with quick kitchen tips and a note on child labor law. It mentions handling plugs carefully, four new cocktail canapés, and wages and hours law restricting child employment in industrial establishments shipping interstate.
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