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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
5
Fragmented text references a president and names such as C Howard and W Roster with garbled phrases about root bread and tapioca. No clear event or context emerges.
Elisabeth Suu of London announces her engagement to Akron Ohio native Arthur Parker Lewis Jr. of Purlaven Massachusetts son of Arthur P B Lewis. Elisabeth is a Lake Erie College and Simmons College graduate who worked at Wilkes-Barre and Akron libraries and Maple Valley Branch Library. Lewis is a Case School of Applied Science graduate and Sigma Nu member, with ties to Firestone Tire and Rubber in Akron. Wedding date set for the 28th.
Mrs J N Norton returned from a visit at Tuckahoe N Y and a gathering with Miss Inn Noto in Midland Pa Carlton Chaffee of Midland arrived for a few days and will return Monday Mrs Willian Houghton and family visited Rev and Mrs Rosstl in Sheffield Miss Mabelramer of Frarttlin and Mrs BJ Keyok of Ol City visited Corry yesterday Mr and Mrs Monroe gnd son Conrad returned from a week in London Ont with the Hartills who will stay a month The summer Bible school at Baptist church begins June 16 Mrs Walter Meklroy will travel to North East to attend eradication exercises at North East High School Miss Hen Helin Mann a senior member Mrs Rose Birdsall of Jamaica N Y visited T W White The Schneider women from Buffalo are touring the city Mrs W S Houghman and family will leave for Indiantown Gap with Capt W S Houghton to accompany them home Sunday The Bowed of Directors of Corry Public Library hosted a luncheon at East Street home Directors reelected Peake president Colegrove vice president Auer and Dahlstrand named librarian and assistant librarian The library will close except Tuesday afternoons 2 to 9 30 oclock for June August Preliminary plans for the Northwestern District Library Association meeting to be held in the city with librarians from the region in early spring 19
The VEW Auxiliary met at a West Washington home to discuss plans for a high school alumni banquet next week. An official communication was read about the District No. 4 meeting in Erie with Department President Mrs. Alice Jones attending. district president Mrs. Evelyn Wood asked everyone to bring a handkerchief for the guest of honor.
Four teachers from the local elementary school were feted at a banquet west of Carry. Honorees included Mrs. Chattee and W. Frye, who are leaving the city, and Miss Margaret O'Hare and W. C. Pomeroy, who plan weddings this month. Dinner for twenty six followed by gifts and remarks from Mrs. Frank Graft.
The regional spring conference of the Council of Republican Women, covering eleven counties, is set for Hotel Lawrence on Tuesday June 24. Hosted by Meadville regional director Mrs Forty Edkdles and state board member Helen M Schluram, the gathering opens with a morning session and a luncheon. Local organizers include Mrs T B M Porter and Mrs Miles B Elbs. Out of town guests include Mrs George Lamade of Williamsport, state president of the Pennsylvania Council, Mrs John Huber, state committee vice chair, and Mrs Ruth Morrow, head of women’s recruitment.
Mrs Philip Waite and Miss Ann Sekerak hosted a linen shower at Mrs Waite’s East Fredarelestreas home last evening for Miss Marjorie McElroy bride elect. Twenty eight guests attended a bridge evening with prizes won by Mrs Paul Weber Mrs Arthur Schneider Mrs Clyde Peehtes and Mrs Paul Brynolfvon. Out of town guests included Mrs Andrew Balog Miss Sule Sekerak Miss Mary Kormas Miss Joan Kormas and Mrs Ralph Wheeler of Erie and Mrs C Schneider Mrs Arthur Schneider and Miss Evalyn Schneider of Buffalo New York. Hostesses served salad and dessert lunch amid spring tower decorations.
Mrs Walter McElroy entertained the Five Hundred Club at her North Center Street home last evening with prizes won by Mrs Allene Corbin Mrs Dorr Clark Mrs William Johnson Jr and Mrs Marshall Hughes. Mrs Mickle served salad and dessert and Mrs John Sheehan will host the next meeting on January 18 at her Spring Street home.
Two sessions of the Women's Society of Christian Service met this week. Group No 3 gathered at the home of Mrs O J Robbins on South Street for discussion and plans on summer cuisine money and routine duties. Group 2 met at Mrs George Gordon's East Church Street residence with Mrs Neil Blackman as guest for devotional and sewing arrangements. The next Group 2 meeting is scheduled for July 1 at the homes of Mrs Lawrence Davison and Miss Ruth Dahlitraned.
The Dorcas class of the Methodist Shiteh held a tureen dinner last evening at the church with twenty six members attending. Rain spoiled the planned picnic and nominations for the meeting included Mrs K S Durham Mrs F Bennett Miss Helen Jones Mrs Lois McCray and Mrs Merle Mettyre Visiting followed the meal. A sickroom precaution note advised disinfecting laundry and wash tubs with strong disinfectant.
A poll among Chardon High School pupils finds neatness is the top trait both boys and girls admire in each other. The survey asked what girls admire in boys and what boys admire in girls, and neatness ranked first for both sides, indicating a shared preference among the students.
Mr and Mrs Henry K Balegim of Bear Lake hosted a dinner at home in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Alpheus Barhes. Guests included Mrs Melvini Dowse of San Diego Charl Lester Mr and Mrs Uveekener George Lester Mrs Phoebe Storer and Mrs Josephine Besson.
A scrambled listing outlines NBC CBS and CBC programs across mornings to late night, including The Aldrich Family and Horace Heidt Show. Notable items include Frankie Masters Music, Mary Margaret McBride, Club Matinee, and a Forum on social welfare with Belmont Parl.
Mrs Warren Farge hosted a Columbus party announcing the engagement of Altes Oydine Sager to Harry Hotchkiss son of Charles Audonson of 140 Bronk sive Oule. Guests included NDS Gorvion Pisum and Miss Elena Christenson. No wedding date set.
A fragmented recipe notes baked two part pairing of crushed pineapple with shrimps or crab, advises a savory white sauce and equal fish with pineapple. It also lists a stain removal method using boiling water from height, describing stretching linens and rinsing steps.
The record notes a patent for a nail making machine received by Ezekiel Reed of Bridgenart Mags. The first steel cut nails were manufactured in 188% by Riverside Iron Works of Wheeling West Virginia.
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