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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
5
An education official connected to Northiby has assumed a new post, with details indicating the appointment followed a selection process. The notice notes involvement by an Australian son in the edit or verification of the record.
Fragmentary local notice from Bridgeport mentions a pending sale action. Readable names and specifics are limited, but the item indicates official action and a future sale date.
The readable portions show jumbled words and no identifiable persons organizations places dates or events. The text appears garbled and offers no verifiable context for a proper news item or summary.
Forty five members gathered at Park Manor for the Woman's Club final meeting. Mrs C Iwin Rafter led a group singing with Mrs J W Bracken. After dinner, a brief business session featured the installation of new officers for the ensuing year, with Mrs Austin re-elected as president and presented a bouquet. Mrs Ernest Schuyler and Mrs Jessie K Newton coordinated arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Bert Wisher of Somerset report they have the largest family in Great Britain. Their brood includes seven sons and twelve daughters. The eldest child is 30 years old and the youngest is 6.
Ernest Hall of Meadville and his mother Mrs Mary Hall spent the day in the city. A L Hillstrom leaves tonight for Chicago on a brief business trip. Charles Butters and Bruce Smith returned from Pittsburgh after a weekend visit. Dr and Mrs A G Rees and Miss Anna Davitt left for Bayre PA for funeral services for Mrs Martha Ann Rounds. Miss Mary Kilmer of Buffalo returned home after an overnight city visit. Mrs Norman Fuller of Erie spent the weekend here, accompanied by sisters Mrs J A Williamson and Miss Margaret McDonald. A L Raymond, an Erie business visitor, and Miss Gertrude Reed headed to Cleveland to join Emerson Gill and his orchestra. William Swan Jr of Jamestown spent today with his parents Patrolman and Mrs William Swan. Mrs Nettle Chambers and granddaughter Luella Piter and Mrs Clarence Coon were Evie visitors. Donna Atkinson of Jamestown NC returned home after a weekend in the city with her brothers. My and Mrs James Nichols came home after accompanying their son William and family to make their home at Bria. Albert Blogs and Leslie Parish of Union City visited friends last evening. Mr and Mrs W R Corr of Kennedy NC returned home after visiting Mrs Carr’s aunt Mrs Nellie Kennedy on Irving Street.
In the city, early voting shows strong turnout with about 850 ballots recorded by 1 pm. The race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination appears tight, while Democratic activity centers on the Jones-Harle ticket and incumbents and favorites contest local congressional and city races.
Members of the lost business and Professional Woman's club entertained their mothers at a dinner party at the Carver House in Warren A. supper for twenty nine guests was served at spring decorated tables In the program Miss Agnes Wilson spoke on her recent trip to South America District deputy Miss Ana Thompson of Warren offered brief remarks Mrs C C Blanchard welcomed the weathers The guest list included Misses Bess and Agnes Wilson Mrs George Adams Mrs Emma Linguist Mrs A A Merker Mrs Hallie Merker Mrs John Breno Mrs Jennie Bowell Mrs George Weber Miss Marilyn Denton and Miss J T Holter of Lutis le
Parmingdale residents awoke to a simulated aerial attack, the first in American history for a town of 3,500. Bombing planes from the allied force appeared to strike, with 1,000 spectators along Seversky field watching two squadrons traverse the darkened town as the air force staged its morls war games.
Fragmentary note mentions Corry Bargain Jubilee and a call to vote during May 25 to 28 with reference to a “spand wagen” and a brother’s visit, suggesting a local event and voting activity. Unclear full details due to damaged text.
Lawrence J. Berliner and Raymond McCoy filed complaints over storm sewer work on East Pleasant and East South streets. City Council referred the cases to Streets Director Stanley Nichols and Solicitor Blaine Kincaid for investigation and report, with alleged property damage and business impact cited.
Five women from Cory left for Jamestown to attend the Erie Branch Missionary Association meeting at Grace M church. Delegates listed are Mrs G T Bergman Mrs Hugh Mosher Mrs George Alkan Mrs John Westley and Mrs Lynn Campbell. A local church group of 30 will also attend the sessions tomorrow with evening services. Mount Rainier named by Capt George Vancouver in honor of British Admiral Peter Rainier from the American Revolution era.
A collection of era recipes for Yellow Whipped Cream Cake and variants. Instructions cover creaming eggs and sugar, folding in whipped cream, sifting flour with baking powder and salt, and baking in layer pans. It includes Sweet Cream Cake and Whipped Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberry Frosting, detailing ingredients, measurements, and oven temps. It emphasizes cream as shortening and notes versatile icing options.
New York trading led by utilities with a cautious mood across sectors as bonds slip. Wheat and cotton edged lower while Pennsylvanian primaries awaited expectant market influence, with price quotes for apples cabbage onions potatoes and farm goods across Pittsburgh wholesale markets.
Chicago May 17 Alt M Landon 1936 Republican presidential nominee charged that a proposed press regulation bill in Congress by Sen Sherman Minton D Ind threatens censorship of the American press. He said the bill mirrors the vituperative rhetoric of President Roosevelt and warned members of the Illinois Daily Press Association at a luncheon that loss of free speech and free press would imperil democracy.
Ardmore Pa May 17 four years after a decisive primary race Governor George Earle closes his campaign with a speech at Madison Hall. In response to a hunch he addresses support for the Republican presidential administration and reiterates loyalty to President Roosevelt as he seeks U S Senate nomination.
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