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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
5
A large Acacia Club gathering at the Masonic Temple heard Mr Rainesalo, a native of Finland, review the country’s history and people. He explored Highland traits and the Finnish character, sharing engaging facts before a friendly audience of members and guests.
The Edinboro State Teachers’ College Women’s Chorus under Charles Tesueur will perform a sacred concert Sunday at 4 PM, with Dr E Leigh Mudge delivering the afternoon address on “The Place of Music in Worship.” Attendees are invited. social club members hosted a tureen dinner and noted several members traveling this spring.
D A Hillstrom addressed Rotary at Hotel Cory, discussing Florida weather from his trip and comparing Rotary clubs visited in the south. He then detailed the Job Mobilization project, noting jobs created through the program. An invitation to the Erie Club Inter-city meeting at the Boston store in Brie on April 10 was read during the business session.
Jacques Fray and Mario Brageiatti, a noted piano duo, will perform at Colestook High School in Titusville Thursday evening as the final Entertainment Association program. Fray, born in France, studied under masters for three years before moving to America. Brageiatti, Italian, studied in Boston and at the Paris Conservatory, and the pair have appeared in venues across Europe and the United States. The concert is billed as a standout event and is expected to draw many locals.
Mauge Wilson Ayling of Bear Lake and Guy W. Cornish of North Clymer married March 18 at the Sugar Grove Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. O. Brainard officiating. A reception followed at the Cornish home Saturday evening.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Dordthy Aldine Newhouse of North East to Lewis Edward Green, both from North East, with details noting the upcoming May 15 wedding event and the families My and Mrs. John T. Newhouse and My and Mrs. Arthur B. Green.
Corry music lovers attended a recital by Josef Hor mann at Jamestown High School marking the Jamestown Civic Music Association’s twelfth season finale. Mrs Bess Carlisch Helen Howe Mrs Marjorie Peck and others from the city were among the audience, which judged the program the finest locally in years.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Genevieve Maxee of the Warren Public Library staff and Clarence W. Beckley, a Warren business man, performed Monday at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church. They will reside at 16 Fourth Avenue after May 15.
Townsend Club No 1 outlines an April schedule after a recent meeting. Events include a men’s fete on April 2, a social tour with John Marsh and a baked ham dinner on April 6, a turkey dinner on April 16 with speaker Joseph Twob of Lewistown, and a ladies party on April 29. A season of prayer is set for next Sunday led by Dr Townsend, with entertainment from members and refreshments supplied by the men.
Queen Esther Standard Beavers entertained Miss Martha Gene Hilburg with Miss Clarice Capwell assisting at the Hillture home on Franklin Street. Members discussed business matters and planned a April Erie house party and Mothers and Daughters event. May president Miss Hill led games while hostesses served dessert. next meeting set for Miss Aris Ohrn’s home on East Congress Street.
Alton Sank was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Sank of 12 West Wayne Street.
Tuesday evening gathering of the Philathea Table class at Concord street home with Mrs Cor Wood and Mrs Jane Mixer as hostesses. Regular business and devotional periods followed by a lesson from First Corinthians led by Mrs Gary Momas, with light refreshments served.
Donald Long was honored at a neighborhood party hosted by the Smith family at West Pleasant Street last evening. Well Smith and Melvin Anderson helped entertain guests as the guest prepares to move away. A "luna" was served by Mrs. Suuth.
Miss Lucille Barnes hosted a party at her West Church Street home honoring the nineteenth birthday of Miss Evelyn Barton. Friends gathered for an evening of cheer with Spring flowers on display and a birthday ukulele mood. The hostess, aided by her mother, served refreshments at nicely decorated tables. Several gifts were given to Miss Barton.
Don Bestor and his famous dance orchestra will be heard in Meadville on Broadway at Balize ballroom tonight. Locals anticipate lively music as the band performs selections and old favorites in the evening program.
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