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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Wadsworth Belward St Chueh and Roches ter Spenci with scattered dates and figures. It references an occasion tomorrow and a value of 29.77, plus a mention of snowfall. The passage is incoherent but preserves several proper nouns and numbers from the original page.
A survey of new books covers Roger Martin du Gard's Summer 1914 and its focus on Thibaul family tragedy, Henrietta Buckmaster's Let My People Go and its abolition era critique, Josephine Pinckney's Fulton Head as a fresh historical novel voice, Holman Hamilton's Zachary Taylor biography, Dorothy Walworth's East of Reason with its satirical take on education, and Henry Woodsward's Barbados voyage tale. The reviewer weighs how each work frames character, social issues, and historical context.
Churches across the city joined in observance of the World Day of Prayer with services at Pipe Methodist Church. About eighty attended the afternoon program as Rev H Ray Harris of Visited Brethren in Christ spoke on prayer. Mrs John Halters from LaPay Ballyle discussed her missionary work in South America, with musical numbers led by Mrs B Stolve and others.
A fragmented feature profiles women linked to fashion, mink breeding, and outdoor work, including Miss LeDonchuberg and Brigham Solomon, with mentions of horse and cattle show tasks. It also notes social events in New York and Erie, and lists locals attending hospital events, meetings, and a Lenten musicale at Emmanuel Church led by Miss Lillie Barnes.
About thirty managers and dealers gathered at Fiotel Corey last evening for a Chevrolet Service Managers Meeting. H Wash of Buffalo N Y led the session, with attendees from Dunkirk Jamestown Evie Warren Youngsville Union City Cambridge Springs and North East.
Ethel Marie Cornelius of Ventura Calif and Ross W Glenn of Oxnard Calif formerly of Corry were married on Friday February 21 in Glendale California. The ceremony was performed by Ren D a Snydey of Long Beach. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis A Cornelius of Bellflower Calif and Mr Glenn is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Glenn of Cory. A small reception followed at the bride’s mother-in-law and sister Mrs My and Mrs Arthur Mouner in Glendale. The couple will reside at 952 Poll Street Ventura where Mr Glenn works for Me Cal-Aera Corporation and the bride teaches home economics at Ventura High School.
Mrs James Higgins hosted last evening's party for sister Mrs Malley Zyck with games and contests awarding prizes to Mrs Kie Birkesled and Mrs iiszel Munn. Hostess served a salad and dessert to a group including Mrs C A Five Mrs Wal ter McAiray Meg Follert Lipw Mrs Artiniy Plows Mrs Ray Diamoy and Miss Rose Marie Muni.
A dense list of broadcast times and programs across NBC CBS and local stations. Mentions include NBC Red and Blue networks, Nelson M. Feller, Admiral Towers, naval defense topics, The Americds Speake, and Symphony broadcasts. Also lists anniversary events, church programs, and theater pieces with numerous time slots and show titles.
Ronald Hoffman celebrated a birthday party at home on West Midn Street entertaining four boys and girls including his nephew Donald Hoftan. Guests Mina Jane Porter Anne Belles Mary Kath Gundagud and Sony Foster received gifts and cake.
More Girl Scouts win advancement at Presbyterian church troop 38 meeting. A flag ceremony featured first class scouts. Margaret Spencer received honor while guards and color bearers were dismissed. Joanie Dawson Eris Smit Opel Hill and Jules Flocpedt earned lower ratings. visitors included Marian Hoalittey Jest Mare Jatiston and others. Century Court of Honor later crowned Margaret Spencer as key patrol leader. rating Nichols cited.
A birthday party was held in honor of Art Lanston at the Boldiers and Sailors home in Erle city. Guests from the county care house including N. Dell Darling and Matt Hess attended a program with entertainment and a birthday lunch.
The text describes an ersatz hot dog eaten in Berlin, noting meat hardness and bun consistency. It compares the frankfurter to herring flavor, criticizing the product as not bad but not very good, with a casual aside about salt content and quality.
The Washington PTA Study Circle met last night with members from local groups in attendance. Discussion focused on the National Payen Teacher magazine and its contests, with several awards presented. Attendees included Mrs. Waller Pier and Marion Stever, assisted by Mrs. Optirles McNMilian and Mes. Toe, among nine other members.
Lillian Guild of the Emmanuel parish set to meet Tuesday evening at 3 o clock in the Parish Hall. Mrs George Roberts and Mrs Warland Boyd will host, with Mr F Starr assisting. a light dinner will be served and a white elephant party will follow.
Much business was discussed at the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting held at the home on North Center Street. A satisfactory report on meals served at the Armory by the Auxiliary to Company A during their two days’ stay was given, and a donation was voted for the Tri-County Council welfare work. Plans were made to attend the Tri-County Council meeting at Meadville. This will include Auxiliaries from Crawford, Venango and Erie counties. A committee was appointed to work with a Legion Post committee on the birthday din. The Auxiliary committee includes Mrs. A. Carlburg, Mrs. Paul Ohrn, Miss Elizabeth Hal. Dessert refreshments were served after the meeting by Mrs. George Andes, Mrs. Frank Schrader and Miss May Schrader.
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