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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR note reports a death by own action on June 11 involving N Russell Carr and A Nig, with unclear details about a flood, a jury, and a wife. The readable names suggest a criminal justice context but facts are incomplete and garbled.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C W Matteson to honor Mrs. Matteson on her birthday. About fifty three neighbors and friends attended, enjoyed dancing, and were treated to lunch with gifts presented to the guest of honor.
The Treon Society of St. Pauls Lutheran church met last evening at Alton Dahlstrands home on East Smith Street. Members sewed for the Red Cross, read, and held a brief business session. Hostess served segments. The next meeting is set for June 24 at Chiss Havel Rehnborgs home on East South Street.
A note on serving cheese waffles topped with crisp bacon as a simple meal. Suggestions include a crunchy salad, hot coffee, and a light dessert. Some readers prefer tomato sauce on the waffles before adding the bacon.
Paul DeRosay, recent arrival from France, spoke at Hotel Corry on conditions in occupied and unoccupied France under German domination. He explained how Germany controls French industry for defense and shared insights from New York contacts. Frank Ty Babbitt read a tribute to the late Stanley Miler.
A long society note profiles Mrs. Charles Guggenheimer as a leading New York philanthropist and concert organizer who finances and schedules summer opera and stadium concerts, monitors the weather, and provides free admission to soldiers. It also lists numerous social figures, society parties, and editorials about praise and travel across New York with mentions of various high society names and events.
Citizens Patriotic Committee under consideration aims for a major July Fourth celebration in Titusville with radio stars Raytha Radgers of WEIC Sharon among several bands planned including Colestock Hiei band. Event leadership promises a parade feature and strong entertainment lineup for the town's big day. Also notes Mr Loshelens has worked on the parade. Mr and Mrs Morris Bonsteel return from McKeesport trip.
Twenty members attended an all-day gathering of the Amici Sewing Circle at Mrs. Lloyd Dangnerty’s home on North Center street. A screen dinner was served, followed by a devotional led by Mrs. Barton Smith Jr and a brief business session presided by Mrs. John Carrier. The day focused on planning for the United Brethren camp at Findley Lake. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Gassius Fish’s home on Liberty street, Tuesday, July 11.
The Buddy Troupers led by Mrs Jerence Lowe and Bud Wenner ended their season with a chili con carne dinner at 6 30 p.m. at Miss Beverly Stowe's home. Guests enjoyed singing and dancing as members Doris Stowe Fatty, And Brian Crags, ithieen McGraw, Margaret Paver, Mary Jean Sullivan, Raymond Miller and Clyde Henton attended.
A delegation from the Elmer C. Carrier Post American Legion auxiliary attends the Friday council meeting in North East. Local attendees include Mrs. Macy Snedburg Mrs. Victor Om Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. J J Neylan. Auxiliary representation extends from Erie Crawford and Venango counties with officers to be elected. Distinguished guests scheduled to attend include Mrs. Robert Russell and Mrs. Frank Doty.
Mrs Leon Pringle who is leaving Meadville hosted a farewell party at her Franklin Street home in Los Angeles. Friends attended including Mrs Detury Mrs Wiener Mrs Shoemaker Mrs Howgard Mrs Van Dreasar Mrs Rhodes Mrs Bliss Miss King Mrs Barows Mrs Lamona and Mrs Skelton. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Shoemaker and Miss King along with gifts and lunch served.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Whittlesey at Findley Lake for an all day gathering Friday. A tileen dinner will be served at 1 o'clock and members are asked to bring their own table service and something. Roll call should include the word pence. President Mrs. L. Morrison will preside, Cyrs will arrange transportation from the church at 4 o'clock AM, with Mrs. N. Dickson and Mrs. C. Motyay assisting hostesses and others attending.
Mrs Walter Peake hosted a luncheon and bridge party yesterday at her East Street home. A group of friends attended including Mrs H A Gilbert Mrs Frank N Ames and others. Pastel decorations and three tables of bridge accompanied prizes for Mrs Mead Mrs Kincaid and Mrs Gilbert.
A fragmented list shows NBC CBS and various show times with hosts guests and topics. Entries mention Tony Martin Kay Kyser College Edward R. Murrow and LaGuardia, plus discussions on Liberty and Civic Defence and Orphans of Divorce with several hour markers.
A marriage notice records Harriett Christie daughter of Dr and Mrs Attinr Chirn of Ednor Maryland formerly Carry to Fred Beck of Anemia Maine. The bride is a graduate of American University Washington and the groom a law graduate from Atlantic Law School.
Mrs Glenn Spencer hosted teachers of the Washington school and guests for a birthday luncheon at her West Wayne Street home honoring Miss Ann Baressi. Attendees included Mrs Wave Perkins Mrs Helen Wison Mrs Arlene Robinson Miss Baressi and Mrs Frank Burk Narked Mrs William Johnson Sr. Miss Baressi received several gifts.
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