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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
5
Incomplete text from an old newspaper page shows scattered phrases about prints, feet, and coverage. The legible parts suggest a brief notice or item about measurements or physical items, but the full context is missing and key details are unreadable.
A garbled historical fragment hints at theatre writing and names like Raphaelson and Lawrence. Phrases drift through references to wake, margin, and American touch. The snippet reads as a partial, incoherent note on acting, writing style, and staged performances without clear events or dates.
The W C T U Institute at United Brethren Church will feature afternoon talks by Rev H Ray Harris, a Loyal Temperance Legion demonstration, and the White Ribbon program. A Flower Mission for Shut-Ins and a pickle supper precede evening services at 8 o'clock led by the Youth Temperance Council with Lyle Bemis speaking. Mrs Sylvia Ripley Bemis will address both sessions.
The Topica Club No. 1 holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8:30 to discuss important business ahead of the national convention in St. Louis from June 30 to July 4. An advisory council session will precede the main gathering by an hour.
Mary Jane Bennett Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Richard Evans Warren will wed Robert Curren son of Mr and Mrs R G Curren of Pennsylvania avenue east Warren. Nuptial mass read by Father Michael E Dalley at the Church of the Holy Redeemer. Salvation Army band furnished music including two trumpet solos by Adjutant B C Tones.
Miss Emma Brutting marries Annie Sutton at United Brethren church in a Saturday ceremony read by Rev. H. Ray Harris. The bride wore silk marquisette, long veil with orange blossom coronet, carried white roses. Attendant Miss Emma Kovach wore pink net. best man was Pam Sutton. Breakfast for 35 at Aunt’s Baker Hill home. Out of town guests include Mrs A Dresko and many others. couple resides at 117 Worth Street.
McCray Ladies Aid Society will sponsor a silver tea at the community house Thursday afternoon from 2 30 until 4 30 DST. An interesting program is prepared and a cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends to attend. Mr and Mrs Charles Reed of Meadville spent the weekend in the city at the home of the latter's parents on East South street. Mr and Mrs Lester Danner of Meadville were here Sunday with Mrs Danner's parents. Mrs J J Follett returned yesterday from an overnight visit with relatives in Oil City. Mr and Mrs Frank Whiteley returned yesterday from a few days trip to New York City.
A son was born at Corry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Spartansburg. Mrs. Smith was formerly Betty Patterson. The event occurred this morning.
A crowded social scene fills Corry diary entries with vis itors from Buffalo New York and Erie. Residents including Miss Kathryn Mead Miss Jennie Wilson and Mrs Elizabeth Hoffman travel and host relatives while others attend events in Cleveland Pittsburgh and St Louis.
An advertisement touts Adierike carminative to soothe and warm the stomach and ease stomach gas, plus Adierike’s 3 laxative for balanced cleaning out of both bowels. Sold everywhere in a silver color bottle at your drug store.
A Corry Country Club dinner and card party is set for Wednesday evening from 3 to 7. Members and friends are urged to attend a spaghetti meal with a salad option, followed by bridge and five hundred with awards and a door prize, hosted by club ladies. Reservations through Mrs H J Sheen. assisted by Mrs C L Sears.
Mrs Allison D Wade of Warren formerly of Corry hosted a Lynchery gathering at 411 Hickory Street Saturday at 1 30 pm. Guests included Mrs Morence Tillotson Miss Mildred Tillotson Mrs Walter W Auer and several other Corry and Warren residents. Freddie Elmers motored to Erle today on business.
A compact ad item lists a 1939 M Sed i 1938 Hud and a 1937 Chevrolet at 360 dollars, along with a 1936 Ford S080 with mete S19. The note uses shorthand price tags and model years typical of late 1930s classified sections.
Classified listing showing prices for several classic cars including a 1937 Ford at 369, a 1937 Chevrolet at 399, a Plymouth at 359, and a 1934 Ford at 5169 with additional Plymouth and 1932 entries.
A vintage recipe explains making Sweet Cream Cake using thick 36 percent butter fat cream instead of butter or shortening. It covers ingredients for layers and full cake, mixing steps, and flavor variations including chocolate and spice versions with optional icing and fillings.
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