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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
5
The fragment notes a Magic rich opera event with Parker and Artor appearing, tied to NRC. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a staged musical program featuring notable performers.
A fragmented notice hints at a local gathering titled Circle Debuett, drawing interest from residents. Details are scarce, but the event appears tied to a literary or cultural circle with unclear participants and date.
A survey of recent books from Macmillan and other houses covers John Jennings' ext To Valour noted as a war tale with Indian fighting and romantic undertones. It lists works by Virgins De Strale wBkra Len to Geraldine and essays on social change, biographical pieces on major agents, and travel essays by A Hyatt Verulll. The compilation also mentions fashion critique by Elizabeth Hawes, home design by J. Field, and a range of histories, archaeology, and world events including The World Over 1938 and North of the Danube with Bourke-White photographs.
Hollywood actor Robert Taylor is described as frequenting Main Street Los Angeles while dodging film star haunts to observe street vendors and bargain counters. The piece portrays Taylor's habit of visiting downtown to study shopfronts, mingle with pitchmen, and collect experiences away from glamorous clubs.
A fragmentary note on a literary piece by David Sea burys. The line hints at a series of self-evaluating frames and necks, suggesting a surreal or experimental work.
Private Joseph Gants of the local motor police returns home from a long vzrvation in New Kensington. Mrs Russell Maupand and Mrs Rowland depart for London, while Mrs Fred Haas and Tommy arrive in Columbus for two weeks. Several residents travel to Washington and Dun Kirk for visits and funerals, with many attending gatherings, weddings, and college events locally and nearby.
Local exhibit featuring Miss Burkhardt at her West Frederick Street home draws neighbors and visitors from nearby towns. The display continues through February with favorable commentary on the artist’s work and talent.
Gilbert Ney officiated the marriage of Miss Irma Lockenhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Garret Lockenhouse of Clymer, and Frederick Miller of West Frederick Street at the Presbyterian parsonage. Attendants Miss Leda Baccus and William Dahl. The bride wore a powder blue chiffon dress with white accessories and a rose corsage. a reception followed at Wells Restaurant Waterford. The couple planned a wedding trip to Washington and will reside at 49 Pleasant Street. Miller is employed at Rogers Structural Steel. Lockenhouse family connections noted.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society outing at Whittlesey’s cottage at Winthley Lake New York concluded the year with forty members present. Mrs. Charles H. Geiger attended, a fine dinner was served, tables were decoratively set, followed by boat riding and visiting. Gratitude expressed to Mr and Mrs Whittlesey for hospitality.
Mrs Harold G Wolf hosted a social evening at her North Center Street home to honor Mrs F Lowe Edwards. Guests enjoyed Chinese checkers with several prizes awarded to Mrs Ghiltan Chaften Mrs A Bruce Smith and Miss Ola Young. The hostess served cake to numerous guests and Mrs Baressi celebrated her birthday with a guest prize.
The brothers of local pastors Mita Tirelina Pauline Keener of Canvolaton, N Gar, and Roy D. Harris of Giavianan 0 wed at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Cinckonati on Friday evening June Rin at 7 o'el. Rev M G Stanley, God’s Bible School president, officiated. Dow William W. Holland, dean of Theology at God’s Bible School, gave the bride in marriage. Attendants Miss Frances Copeland and Miss Dorothy Henshaw. Best man Eugene Favorite. Prof James D Robertson also attended. The couple and Harris twin brother H Ray Harris and family plan a few days in the city. The groom is known locally through frequent visits with relatives.
Women from Emanuel Grille church convened yesterday to reorganize the Women s Auxiliary forming a toral branch. Leaders include Mrs Albert Broadhurst Mrs Mark Smith treasurer Mrs G A Holden and Bishop Ward addressed the gathering. President is Mrs C P Maton with Miss Agnes Wilson and Mrs Harriet Clough assisting. Next meeting planned for July.
Mrs Edwin Winne was honored at a Columbus home gathering Wednesday evening. Twenty guests enjoyed an evening of Chinese music and contests with a dessert lunch. Pink and white color scheme featured. The guest of honor was presented with a number of lovely girls and favors.
An advertisement touts San-Cura Ointment as effective for piles with J N Roebick of Cleveland endorsing it. It lists prices 25¢ and 60¢ at drug stores and repeats promotional claims for minor skin irritations. Also notes Corry Hospital Association annual stockholders meeting details for Wednesday June 21, 1939 at 8:00 p.m. in the library basement with secretary Sidney B Elston. Classifieds urged readers to use ads for profit.
A nostalgic look at Memorial Day picnics shows the picnic shelf as a hub for keeping cups plates salt and sugar containers napkins waxed paper and small cooking gear. It suggests packing a ready stash including breads meats recipes and a Tomato Ham Loaf with a Special Potato Salad, plus a festive mood with stories songs and games after meals.
June 1 to June 10 market notes from Pittsburgh show wholesale vegetable prices for cabbage lettuce and onions, plus dairy and poultry quotes. Regional hogs cattle and calves are listed with top steers around 510.25, while butter and eggs show unsettled to steady pricing. stock listings include steel, autos, and miscellaneous industrials in a broad New York market snapshot. Also mentions imported monkeys and U.S. rifles used in World War I era.
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