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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

5

Daughters Born At Corry Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at 12 40 to Mr and Mrs Howard Legters of Clymer N Y at Corry hospital. Mrs Leetera formerly Florence Tewhikle Miss Harriet Mann of North East visits the city this week at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Walter McElroy. Mr and Mrs Robert Brockman of State College are in the city on an indefinite visit with the latter s father H A Brockman of East Main Street.

Obelock Corry Hospital Howard Legters Clymer, N Leetera Florence ‘Tewhikle Harriet Mann North East Walter McElroy North Center Street Robert Brockman State College City H. A. Brockman East Main Street

Miss Mary Gillette Wins Putting Tournament

Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillette won the putting tournament sponsored yesterday at Corr Country Club during ladies' day. Miss Josephine St. Chal organized events for the day, with golf and cards followed by luncheon. Miss Margaret Waldo of Erie arrives this evening for an overnight visit with Mr and Mrs John Sheehan on Spring Street. Joseph Gravina is spending today in Erie.

Mary Gillette Mary Elizabeh Gillette Corr Josephine St. Chal Margaret Waldo Erie City Aut John Sheehan Spring Street Joseph Gravina Sin Erie

Mrs George Ayers Honored Before Moving to Buffalo

Local society notes from Corry describe Mrs. George Ayers of the Lillian Guild being honored at a Beaverdam home gathering before she and her family move to Buffalo New York where Mr Ayers takes a Woolworths manager post. Guests included church workers and Rotary members with a tureen dinner for 32.

George Ayers Lynn ‘Sill Hilstess Beaverdam Lillian Guild Emmanuel” Episcopal Church Tate Buffalo N.Y Ayers

Nurses Alumnae Dinner N.Y. Assembly Hosts Corry Jamestown Event

Members of the Corry Nurses Alumnae Association enjoyed their annual dinner last night at Gretchen's Kitchen in Jamestown New York. Attendees included Mrs Mildred Young Miss Edith Davis Miss Frances Hoover Miss Neylon Schreckengost Miss Isabel Huntzinger Mrs Clayton Turner of Corry and Mrs Walter Nelson Mrs William Miller of Jamestown.

Corry Gretchen's Kitchen Jamestown N.Y Mildred Young Edith Davis Prances Hoover Neylon Schrecken— Gost Isabel Huntzinger Clayton Turner Walter Nelson William Miller Jamestown N.Y

Amici Sewing Circle Plans Social Saturday

Six birthdays were celebrated at the June birthday party of the Amici Sewing Circle held at the home of Mrs. Donald Bensvilk on West Columbus avenue. Members honored were Mrs. Fred Williams, Mrs. Clifford Ross, Mrs. Leon Bloss, Miss Isabel Huntzinger, Mrs. Wilbur Sorenson and Mrs. Hy Ray Harris. A business session planned an ice cream social for Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson on East Irving street. Hostess Mrs. Ralph Heath served refreshments to nineteen members and three visitors.

Awiifi Donald Bensvilk West Columbus Avenue Fred Willliams Clifford Ross Leon Bloss Tsabel Huntzinger Wilbur Sorenson Hy Ray ‘Harris Charles Patterson Irving Street Tater Ralph Heath

Wawrejka Bednez reunion held in Corry with family turnout

The first Wawrejka Bednez reunion took place at the Wawrejka fan in Corry R. D. 2 on Sunday June 18. A bountiful dinner was served for thirty relatives at 1 o'clock. A fitness meeting closed the afternoon and officers were elected: John Wajrejky president, Mrs Bleaney Cho ma vice president, Mrs Bria Bedner secretary treasurer. The event honored the peat family reunion to be held the third Sunday in June 1940 and the Wawrejker couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with gifts from children and relatives. Attendees included Mysd Mos, Walter Bedner and children Rita Marie and Nin Joan, Maree Bedner and children, Dorothy Smith, Joseph, Miss Eleanor Bedner, Mrs Berniece Moffitt of Clarendon, Mr and Mrs Charles Shavy and children, Stephen Wawrejka, JC Swlathaned, Miss Genevieve Wawrejka of Jamestown, John Wajrejko Jr. of Spring Creek, and Mr and Mrs domn Choma Jr. and daughter Joan Ruth, among others from Corry B. D. 2.

Wawrhiko-Bednez Risunion Wawrejka Bednez Fohm Wawrejka Corry R. D John Warejky Bleaney Choma Bria Bedner Wawrejker Emlple Gues Syd Mos Walter Bedner Rita Marie Nin Joan Maree Bednex Marien Dorothy Sinth Joseph Eleanor Bedner Berniece Moffitt Clarendon Charles Shavy Charles and Dante Dorothy Sharp Wares Stephen Wawrelka JC Swlathaned Genevieve Wawrejka Jamestown John Wawrejko Spring Creek Domn Choma, Jr Joan Ruth Joseph Frank Theddeng Steve Betty Helen Walter Corry B. D

Bedsprings of the ancient Creeks described

The ancient Creeks reportedly used braided pongs of stone leather wedged between heavy hoards along timber sides forming bedsprings. The text notes early construction practices and material use.

Mrs. Paul Meerdink Hostess to Friends

Mrs. Paul Meerdink entertained several guests Tuesday afternoon at her West Park place home. Visiting and sewing filled the afternoon before a fine salad lunch was served to Mrs. R. G. Barnes, Mrs. Arthur Foster, Mrs. B. C. Reneau, Mrs. J. W. Rickers, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. T. W. Whitehead of Corry, Mrs. J. J. Legters of Warren, and Mrs. J. H. Barnes of Cleveland.

Pleasing Social Hour At Rebekah Lodge Meeting

After the regular meeting of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge in the T O F hall, a social hour followed. Two members, Mrs Anna Gallagher and Mrs Stella Muller, whose birthdays fall this month, were given gifts by Mrs Josephine Place, noble grand, on behalf of the Lodge. Tre cream and cake were served with flowers.

Rebekahs Franklin Rebekah Lodge T. O F. Hall Anna Gallagher Stella Muller Josephine Place Noble Grand Lodge

Lawn Social at West Washington Street Draws 400 Guests

About 400 residents attended a lawn social hosted last evening by Corry Townsend Clio No. 1 on West Washington Street. The event featured Nichols' Orchestra, bingo, and refreshments on attractively set tables with peonies. Mrs. Merle Haskell and committee supervised the affair.

Jun Ye Ye Washington “Street Corry Townsend Nichols’ O Chestea Aine Vores Merle Haskell

Miss Elaine Foster Hosts Club Event in Ruffalo

Elaine Foster hosted a N MON club gathering at her East Washington home with sewing, five hundred solitaire awards to Mrs Street and Miss Grien, and a dessert served by Mrs C F Thayer. Guests included Butler visitors and relatives from Parkalicet, Kowalskis, and Hermin Kowalski on a Ruffalo trip. Fern Raymond planned a Pa. visit with Miss Janet McMahon. CORRY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION stockholders to meet June 21 1889 in Cony, Pil Library Basement for directors and business.

Elaine Foster Club Biiine Foster East Washington Street N Mon John Street Novia Grien C. FR. Thayer Chizen Butler Corry Hospital Association Cony Pil Sidney B. Elston Seely

Markets Stock Report From United Press Pittsburgh

Demand was moderate on the Pittsburgh wholesale produce market with apples weaker and onions steady. Cabbage and potatoes showed limited movement while live stock and poultry mixed with hogs and calves varying by weight and grade across market listings in Pittsburgh and New York reports.

United Press Pittsburgh Penn Ohio Bliss Carolina Tieana Bewleets la Porta Rivans Carlyt Dale Butler Aleady Hennory

Three Unusual Hail Facts About Seldom Svell

Three unusual hail facts are noted here. Hail nearly always forms in summer, rarely at night, and only during thunderstorms. The item highlights the rare conditions surrounding this hail event and its meteorological context.

Weeds Cause Heavy Loss Across United States

Weeds incur heavier losses in the United States than insects, plant diseases, or animal diseases combined, according to early 20th century agricultural estimates. The note highlights the significant impact of invasive flora on crops and farm productivity nationwide.

United States

Stork Upsets Fortel Prediction in Newark Birth

Sidney A. Fortel, famed for a mathematical formula predicting a baby’s sex, faced a surprise as his wife gave birth to a girl instead of the boy he had forecast. The incident highlights his long standing belief in his method and its unexpected outcome.

Newark N. J Sidney A. Fortel

Eiderdown Pillows Rare in United States Demand Surges

A fragment notes scarce genuine elderdown pillows in the United States. It mentions sourcing eiderdown from nest linings and elder ducks in Norway, signaling a niche market trend and limited supply.

Unit Norway

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