Books and travel books reviewed in a 1940s column
Kathleen Romoli’s Colombia gateway to the Americas is praised for lively presentation, while other titles by Long Kennedy Remington Forester and Lang are critiqued for scope, pacing, and character focus. The column screens travel writing, industry history, and adventure fiction with an eye for accuracy and period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby
Colombia
South America
Kathleen Romoli
Doubleday
Doran
North American
Kathleen Ramoli
America
Hantel Long
Quel, Sloan & Pearce
Desloy
Imder
Corle
Haniel Lang
Winton
Grand’ Canyon
States Army
Woodbern
Remington
United States
England
Germany
France
Tuy
Spain
Portugal
Japan
Orient
Philipines
Malaya
Pailppines
Amici Bible Class L 4 Regular Meeting Held at John Williamson Home
The regular Amici Bible Class of the United Brethren met last evening at John Williamson's North Genter Street home. A brief business session followed by a social period saw games enjoyed and refreshments served by the host and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amici Bible Class
Amici Idle
United Brethren
John Williamson
North Genter Street
Corry Wedding Attends by City Guests at Moran Collier Nuptials
Mary Moran daughter of Mr and Mrs nd Mo Chris Maran became bride of George Collier at St Thomas Church in morning ceremony. Witnesses were immediate family. Bride wore white maiden gown with cascade of sweetheart roses. Bridesmaids wore blue dresses. Guests included local residents and attendees from York, Erie, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg. After a wedding breakfast at Hotel Corry, a reception at the bride's home followed. The couple plan a trip then reside at 424 East Goods Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moran
George Collier
Chris Maran
Bretty
St. ‘Thomrs
Iin
Mmak
Flora Mel Evy
Uttired
Pire
Clifford Carroll
Mr. Gailter
Ian
Corry
Evner
Noan
Witch
East Goods Street
C. E
Mors
Cleveland
Jen Lawrence
Bhi
Anil Duuchter
Jom
Fefb
Philadelphia
Hey
Mtr
Ware Russell Haag
Eulith C. Rowland
Kayt Smith Street
feUssel
Urold Sweet
Porkir Auer
Willan Roehrig
Ely
Wis Merle Cauer
Meadville
Paul Bennett
Columbus
Alphs
Beckley Business College
Ie Colonist Country Club
Penn Harris
Harrishi
Wyelyn Brooks
Summlet
Charlotte Any Roberts
Haegerstown
Harry Roberis
Gourge Roberts
Ir Harrisburg
C. J. Murray
Barrytes
Tina Blanchard
New
Hampshine
Couny
N. Dell Dusting
Mayte Keete
Stella Barry
Erie
Bred Lamberton
Jesse Jiuliante
Leon Lindsley
Richard
Glenedale
California
Jack
Stinky Rimmer
BA Anadrews
Bristol
Conn
B Carr
Gleve
Wand
Ohio
Harey Naylor
Siid
GC. V. Eine
M. James Macinnes
Maple Avenue
Aus
Matie Stone
Yauquier
Jange
Edith ‘Ryan
Ubionety
Frye
Ena Sae
Manin
Bech
Marase
Helen Davids
Rochester
N.Y
Witkers
Ana Daushter Evelyn
Spartinsburs
Don Bennett
York Street
Mildred Young
Miss Helen Jones Honored At Quiet Birthday Party
Miss Helen Jones observed a birthday at Mrs. Leland Johnson and Mya George Andrus home with guests including Mrs R Z L Davison Miss Ruth Dahlstrand Mrs Tracy Whitehead Mrs Robert Brown Mrs P A Galbreath Miss Ola Young Miss Jones Mr Orin Hilthne Mrs Stanley Nichols Mrs C A Bennett Miss Lois ee Mrs B Durham Mrs Ruth Foster Mrs Vincent Anderson Mrs R S Dewey and Mrs Fe G Barnes. Guests exchanged gifts and shared a dessert following games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jones
Leland Johnson
Mya George Andrus
R. ZL. Davison
Ruth Dahlstrand
Tracy Whitehead
Robert Brown
P. A. Galbreatl
Ola Young
Miss Jones
Orin Hilthne
Stanley Nichols
C. A. Bennett
Stiss Loisee
Durham
Ruth Foster
Vincent
Anderson
Dewey
Fe. G. Barnes
Jones
Officers Elected by Grand Chapter O E S
In Philadelphia at the State convention, Mrs. ane Sellers of Wilkinsburg began a year as worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, Order of Eastern Star. Other officers installed include Alfons H. Letvler of Houtadale as Worthy Grand Patron and Mary Mearihur of Philadelphia as associate grand matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Bastard Star
Philadelphia
Ane
Sellers
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
Order of Eastern
Alfons H. Letvler
Houtadale
Carolin M. Mearihur
Asso Hate
Kenneth Templeton
Kasten
Margaret Alexander
Jessie G. Berlin
Allentown
Jessie C. Spangler
Pitlebureht
Maude German
Smethport
Lester C. Hewk
Nazareth
Sellers Meese
Gluyna-Vanya Nuptials At St Elizabeths Church
Rev. Carl L. Hestit presided over a nuptial mass at St Elizabeths Church uniting Florence Vanya of Pittsburgh with Stephen J Gluvna of Corry R D I The bride wore a white gown and veil with white roses as attendants in blue and pink Five attendants stood with the couple as they plan to live in Pittsburgh where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gluyna-Vanya
St. Elizabeth's
Carl L. Hestit
St. Eizabeth's Church
Florence Vanya
Andrew Vanya
Pitts- Sureh
Stephen J. Gluvna
Andrew Gluvna
Corry
Mrs. Glu'ma Will
Pittsburgh
Girl Scouts Meet at Church for Short Planning Session
Girl Scouts of Troon No. 29 met in the Presbyterian Church gymnasium for a brief meeting to plan an upcoming city wide canvass and booster sticker sale. Miss Martha Wallace attended and expects to become an active troop leader soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of
Troon No
Presbyterian
Bridge Luncheon for Hospital Wednesday
Reservations for the hospital bridge luncheon, annual summer event of the Ladies Auxiliary, were announced. Mrs J P Mount urged members to submit reservations to Mrs J K Powell by Monday noon. About twenty tables are expected at the Corty Country Club next Wednesday at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mount
Corry
J. K. Powell
Corty Country Club
Presbyterian Ladies Close Year’s Work
Presbyterian Ladies close the year with a meeting in church parlors. Three new members joined and an invitation to a supper at the Melanes Holmeen Shadysyenne was accepted. The gathering will be Wednesday June 18 at 3 o'clock and attendees should bring tureen and table-service. Transportation requests go to Mrs. SR Lewis. A fine dinner followed, served by a committee. The group concluded with “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Kates Aig Society
Eresbyterian Church
Melanes Holmeen Shadysyenne
Hfe
SR Lewis
Fm Whit Theses
O. Moray
Birthday Party Held Friday at Mead Park
Mr and Mrs Merle Methtyre of 1092 North Center street entertained several boys yesterday afternoon in honor of their son Milton's tenth birthday. Guests from Hitselly Spar tansburg Union City and other nearby places presented Milton with gifts and partook in a pie and supper following the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead Park
Merle Methtyre
North Center Street
Milton
David Nichols
David “Andeys
Claude Dougherty
Willian Harmon
Hitselly
Allan
Lawrence
John Lindstrom
Spartansburg
Wilmer
Gerald Tairb
Union City
Hostess Mildred Anderveon entertains Jolly Six Club
Mrs Mildred Anderveon hosted the Jolly Six Club at her West Smith Street home last evening. The group enjoyed sewing and a luncheon was served. Members included Miss Arlene Deschamp Mrs D L Chapman Mrs Earl Rutter sats Donald Houser and Mrs Dean Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Anderveon
Jolly Six Club
West Smith Street
Eversing
Arlene Deschamp
D. L. Chapman
Earl Rutter
Sats
Donald Houser
Dean Mitchell
Mrs Merrill Patterson Honored At Home Wedding Note
Mrs Merrill Patterson celebrated as a recent bride with a small gathering at her home last evening. Guests enjoyed refreshments and awards were worn by Mel Arthur Bockras and Mrs Paul Trylan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Patterson
Adfowayne SmuIner Esteple
Mel
Arthur Bockras
Paul Trylan
Stanis Fenny
Union
Ingram Sherman Wedding Announcement
Mr and Mrs Fred B Sherman of Ballon Spa New York announce the marriage of their daughter Mile to Boyil Thomas Ingram son of Mrs Thomas Thesum of Concord Corners The nuptials will take place Saturday June Sau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram-Sherman
Fred B. Sherman
Ballon Spa
N.Y
Annnouneo
Nea
Mile
Boyil Thomas Ingram
Thomas Thesum
Concord Corners
Way to Clean Wire Bed Springs Detailing Steps
A dated cleaning note explains soaking springs in soapy water, rinsing with clear hot water, and wiping with a soft cloth. It advises air drying for about an hour and notes a cost estimate of seven five tenths in a pound of nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess An Hou
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Hitler
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New York
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Africa
Mr. Lyndon
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Inquisitors’ Club
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Country Club
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EJ. Andews
Guam
Association Spring Corporation
Stanley Rimmey
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Donald Wiggers
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Agardy
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O.E.S. Pee Et
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Lyle Carlyle
Celoron Park
Jamestown
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Nelly Dons
Gay Gibsons
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Christian and Missionary
Aluance Church
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Paul McDowell
Muncie
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OWL Daily
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Clinton Street
Thomas Motor Co
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