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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

5

Spring Hopes Rise In Town With Easter Plans And Notables

Local chatter notes signs of early spring as town residents glimpse warmer days and Easter events. Mentions include a community Easter Egg event, a bee hunt in the city park, and a birthday couple’s Golden Wedding anniversary. Names span Charlotte Nagle, Behta King, Ruth Johnson, and Corry figures, with hospital and university ties and a mix of social happenings.

Paris Cortis Collumius Comitinnity Church Hera Charlotte Nagle George Nagle East Wayne Street Buffalo General Hospital Behta" King R. King North Center Street Millard-Filmore Hospital Buftole Priday Ruth Johnson Taylor University Upland Ind Erie MM. H Hawking Mott Street Che Merry Howard Merry

Ladies Auxiliary Hold Tables for VFW Benefit Night

On Washington Street the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW hosts a game night with tables of suction and contract bridge, five hundred and Chinese checkers arranged. Play begins by 8 o'clock with several prizes and a door prize.

Ington Street

Readers' Meeting Features Poems and Bulgaria Talk

Enjoyable program marked the Readers' Meeting with original poems titled Spring The Robin and A Woman's Plea read by members. Mrs O Robbins prepared the afterglow program as Edward O Markham death obituary was discussed along with Our Gold Supply and Bulgarian facts. A quiz tested first lines of poetry and Shakespeare quotes before a social session. The group will meet next Monday with Mrs P B Sullivan at 41d West Pleasant Street.

B. Young Spring Ohile 0. Robbins Edward.o

Re-elected President Heads Italian American Ladies Group

Mrs. Romeo Piccardi was re elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Italian American club at a West Main street meeting last evening. New officers for the coming year include Margaret Purpura vice president Jane Piccirillo secretary Jane Ficcardi treasurer Jane Varasso chaplain Elizabeth Jackson conductress. A social hour followed with a rich wag served to honor new members and Charles Guadagno president of the men’s organization spoke. The evening continued with dancing and entertainment.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Romeo Piccardi Lib Yoois West Main Street Margaret Purpura Jane Picciriflo Jane Ficcardi Jane Varasso Elizabeth Jackson Charles Guadagno

Junior League Plans Card Party April 3

A Corry social meeting of the Junior Welfare League discussed a card party for Wednesday April 3 at St Elizabeth's social hall to raise funds. Miss Ruth Powers and Miss Helen McCray won awards, a host lunch followed, and local performances by Civic Orchestra and harpists were noted amid upcoming showings and events.

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Local visitors attend Corry civic events and hospital

Mrs Harold Patterson returns home from New York on business at Raymond Manufacturing. Erie visitors include Miss Jessie Fay and Miss Mary Moran. Local residents, nurses Esther and Ruth Swanson, host families, and teachers join concerts and hospital stops in Corry. Several Toledo and Jamestown guests travel for private visits and concerts.

Harold Patterson CS. Buulley Wast South Street Bymeés New York City Raymond Manufacturing Company Jessie Fay Union City Gerry Elwer Mdget Shenmm DeJean Billve Street Anld Lynn Rice Albion George Yornim Gus Blackmore Erie Bas Corry Civic Orchestra Rice Aloion Pred Ewing Greenville Mary Moran Florie McBray J. J. Griffith Oambridge Springs Ghviy Mgt Rhod Swanson Carol Mae Anna Swiyison Jamestown Esther Rnith Swanson Corry Hhos Bilal Blanche Snart Johm Philadelphia Mariie Whiteley Anna Bidwell Hamot Hospital Edward Crim DeWosrt News Orwn Gerry Bennett West Spring Creek Ja, Ganens West Springfield Louis Mitchell Cleveland Ohio Titusville Alice Bowman

Lillian Guild fish dinner planned at Emmanuel Episcopal Church

The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host a fish dinner with advance ticket sales. Strachan's of Buffalo will prepare the meal, and a large crowd is expected to attend tomorrow evening from 3:90 until all are served. A guild committee will assist.

Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Airir Strachan’s of Bulfald Gaile

Ellis Harvey Celebrated Surprise Birthday Party

Ellis Harvey was pleasantly surprised by about twenty friends at a home gathering on East Congress Street. The group enjoyed games and refreshments to honor his birthday.

Ellis Harvey East Congress Street

Erie veteran leader to preside at Union City meeting

A meeting of the Erie County Post of the 28th Division veterans organization will be held at Hotel Congdon in Union City this evening at 8 o clock. A. Jones of Erie, newly appointed post commander, will preside, with several members planning to attend a program and entertainment following the gathering.

Mrs Hiram Brewer Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Hiram Brewer entertained members of her card club at her East Church Street home. Awards went to Mrs Albert Hil and Mrs Melvitt Shambaugh. Refreshments were served to guests including Mrs Charles Woo and Mrs Merie Dodd. The club will meet again in two weeks at Mrs Dodd on Grove Street.

Hiram Brewer East Church Street Lbert Hil Melvitt Shamibanigh Brewer Charles Woo Merie Dodd Merry Besson Oliver Brown Hill Shambaugh Mary Dhschamp Dodd Grove Street

Engagement Notice for Ruth Mulligan and Charles Weston

Miss Ruth Mulligan daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Mulligan of East Pleasant Street is engaged to Charles Weston son of Mr and Mrs Charles Weston of Erle. No definite wedding date is set. planned for early summer in this city.

Andou Ruth Mul- Tigat Hirry Mulligan East Pleasant Street Charles Weston Mtfs Erle

Erie Auxiliary Council Meeting Attendees and Guests

The Ama Jean Legion Auxiliary will join the Tri County Council gathering of Erie Crawford and Venango units at Erie tomorrow at 4 p m. Participants include Albion Cambridge Springs Conneaut Jake Cannewutville Pranklin Giyard Linesville Meadville North East Du Gby Spartansburg Titusville Mionics Waterford Westeyville. Honor guests include Mrs W J Stein Meadville Mrs E Frank Doty Aliquippa Mrs J Irwin Zerbe Branidin Mrs C V Homer Greenville Mrs A B Dennison and Mrs Paul Kenny among others.

Will Meluds W. J. Stein Western

Harpists Debut Brightens The Musical Treat

A harpists debut adds charm to a concert with selections including The Song of the Velga Boajiman and Of Thee I Sing. Gershwin's work draws prolonged applause as a delicate arrangement delights the audience. Muse lovers and nearby lawn attendees found the evening thoroughly enjoyable.

Velga Boajiman Gershwin Muse Ily

Easter birthday cake with lavender layers recipe

A colorful Easter cake guide describes lavender, white and pink layers with yellow filling. It includes instructions for lavender color icing, orange butter filling, and orange butter icing, plus mixing steps, oven times, and layering order for a festive pastel cake.

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