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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
5
A terse court session centers on a key pro ver bid as attorneys clash over credibility and admissibility. Witnesses reference dates and actions linked to the case, with prosecutors and defense outlining competing interpretations of events.
Local society notes report multiple upcoming weddings and engagements including Margaret Clark to Robert Filson, Marjorie Young to Edmund Bare, Beth Ann Nuttall and George Clark Cleveland, Elizabeth Marian Stoubs to William Emerson Rice, and Dorothea Brockman to Kenneth Bock. A June wedding at a Methodist church is planned, with other ceremonies noted in Jamestown and Allegheny College settings and various family milestones across Corry and nearby towns.
Miss Nancy Jane Hards of Corry announces engagement to Dick Shepsré Ashcom Jr. at a St. Clair Country Club luncheon in Pittsburgh. Guests included Harriet Anderson, Mary Loveland, Laura Daniels, Julia De Leo, Lois Dobbins, Jean Felevabend, Maureen Gillespie, Harriet Enoell, Maude Lang, Mary Lunn, Jerry Mason, Alice McDonnell, and Jean Lunn Smith. Hards is Allegheny College alumna and a member of Alpha Chi Omega.
The article notes Dewey leading in the Republican race with Willkie close, a Gallup poll shows. Herbert K. Hyde, Oklahoma resolutions committee member and strong Dewey supporter, was elected temporary platform committee chairman by acclamation, boosting Hyde to the chairmanship. Alfred M. Lenin of Kansas is referenced as a 1936 candidate.
Shirley Temple is seen dancing with Cadet Captain Raymond Berlinger at a commencement bill of the California Military Academy in Los Angeles. The sighting highlights Temple away from film lights, engaging in a glamorous moment.
Frances M Miller of Erie and John A Barthelme of Harrisburg wed in a Holy Rosary Church ceremony read by Rev Emm Rettger. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis J Miller of Erie. Groom son of Edward Barthelme of Union City. Attendants Theo ia Miller and Harold Brooks. A reception followed at the Erie Ferns and Cumry. They will live in Burrisburg after June 26. Barthelme is a Hershey Creameries supervisor. Miller a Conneaut High School and nursing program graduate.
Cony County Cow members will enjoy another social event of the season on Wednesday evening with a tureen dinner followed by a social period. Those not yet contracted are asked to join at Mrs William Dunlap and Mrs H J Sheen announce a lively summer social program aimed at attracting members for golfing and social enjoyment.
The Opportunity club of the Presbyterian Church held its annual picnic last evening at the home of Mrs Jeart and Mrs MelInnes on Shady Avenue. Eighteen members attended a lawn dinner followed by a brief business session. Miss Coletta McClin tock and Miss Myra Lou Heerlein provided musical entertainment with several songs.
Betty Neal of North East daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Laurence Neal becomes engaged to Bruce Artin Rohn son of Mrs Parence S Rohn of North East and Anhur C Renn of Washington DC The bride elect a local resident is a graduate of Arlington Hall Ab Washington The groom attended the University of Michigan and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy Annapolis He works with Armstrong Cork Company at Lancaster
The Chevrolet Motor Company monthly truck council gathering was held last evening at Hotel Corry. J. F. Crankshaw of Buffalo, New York presided. Dealers attended from Dunkirk Union City Youngsville Gite Meauvile and Corey.
Betty Crocken presents a home recipe guide for fruit sherbets and light dairy and water based variations. Directions cover fruit milks, pineapple and lemon blends, gelatin and egg white foams, and freezing tips for mechanical and hand ice cream freezers. Includes lemon orange grape and pineapple options with precise ingredient ratios.
The method describes cutting a round cake to produce 24 pieces by making an inner cut to the center and outer edge producing 12 pi shaped pieces from the inner circle. It notes adding salt to improve flavor in cakes.
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