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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
5
Readable fragments indicate a local public notice with names and numbers but key details are garbled. The legible elements include partial names and monetary figures, suggesting an official notice or legal filing, yet the core action and deadlines are missing.
Miss Eve L Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Drake of Garry R D 1 wed Floyd E Webb youngest son of Mr and Mrs A J Webb of Corry R D 3. Nuptial vows by Rev J B Markey at Wesleyan Methodist Parsonage. Attendants Mrs Carlton Bates and groom’s sister. Bride wore powder blue crepe with navy accessories. Newlyweds to reside at Corry R D 3, groom employed by his father. Eve Drake a 1928 Corry High graduate. Floyd Webb a Union City High School alum.
Society notes report and plans from the Forel Mission Society of the Methodist church. Mrs Bryan Stowe presides as members discuss a one day convention on Wednesday the 28th. Mrs Tein Young directs programs with readings by Mrs C Johnson and performances by Mrs Youbs, Mrs Stowe, and others. Refreshments served. next meeting set for May 12 with officers listed.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bl. Pauls Lutheran Church met yesterday at Mrs Mortis Chapin's East Main street home. They approved purchasing twenty-five hymnals for the Sunday school and finalized plans for a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday at the former Walker Tailor shop on North Center street. A salad lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Hawking and Mrs Harold Powell.
Mrs C S Monroe hosted Baptist Ladies Fellowship at her Bash Pleasant shest home. Miss Linyd Thomas led the missionary work study reading letters from Brazil missionaries. Members voted to complete payment for the church sweeper and planned a church cleaning next Wednesday afternoon and evening.
William L Henry of near Spring Creek is honored at a family dinner party at his home for his birthday. Attending from Corry are Mim Richard Marton and Mrs George Kossner.
The ad promises speedy relief from piles using Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment. A testimonial from T. J. Williams of Detroit reports full relief after years of suffering and plans to use it again for other uses. Available at drug stores for 35 cents and 60 cents with a money-back guarantee.
Merritt Hunt left on a two day business trip for the Raymond Manufacturing Company in Bristol Connecticut. Mrs A A Williams Mrs Donald Williams and Mrs Donald Stewart were Erie visitors yesterday afternoon. Wayne Manchester of Syracuse NY returned home after a Dairy men’s League Association visit. Mrs Merritt Hunt plans a short Erie Jamestown visit. A M Gis left for Columbus City to attend the Rotary district convention as a Corry club delegate. Mrs Eli B Ames and son Lauren of Buffalo arrived for a weekend with her parents in Hast Baility sirens. The Ames and Olds parties later toured Buffalo. D D Tubbs drug store manager and officials opened Buffalo business today. Miss Ethel Beckwith of Erie visited the city last evening. Mrs R A Weis of Corry visiting relatives. Ray Wells of Chestnut Street had tonsils removed at the county general hospital.
A fragment notes a change among conscientious objectors, about 4,000 avoiding military service, shifting from protest to farming. Mentions Judith Nancy and family connections in Susquehanna PA and England, with uncertainty over whether orders were carried out.
Erie photographer Lonnie Muyers addressed the camera club last night, sharing life and film notes as merchants displayed numerous pictures at Miller's News Landsport Store. Twenty five members attended and three new members joined the group, Mrs. Cora Sm, George Gordon, and Mr Miller from Clymer. The club plans to meet again on the second Wednesday of September for the next competition and exhibition.
Plans announced for a May 1 dance hosted by the Junior Welfare Lineue and Corry Gourityy Club. Freddie Rims' orchestra to provide music from 8 to 11 o'clock. committees formed, preliminary plans underway for a large crowd. Buy and sell surplus items in Journal Classified Ad.
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