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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
5
A fragment notes a wave of generals captured or abducted and taken away by unknown forces. The text lacks clear dates or locations, but implies a significant military loss and disruption of command. Further details are unreadable.
Personal mentions reflect a bustling social page with Betty Roach and Jack Hartigan wedding readings at St Thomas Church Corry and Patricia Rayner Carlyle Sawyer listed for matrimony. Harriet Anderson, a student at Allegheny, elected Alpha Chi Omega president. Ruth Bennett named to Hispanic Society publicity committee at University of Michigan. Mrs Kathryn Wales sells home in Corry. nurses director Askew assumes duties. bluebook items note travel and club activities, nursing meetings, and Scout achievements.
Several members were elected to the Board of Directors of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. Names include Mrs S. L. Cahn, president of the Erie City Council PTA, Mrs Frank Donner of Waterford PTA, and Leo Kohler, president of the Louise Selden Preventorium. Re-elected were Mrs H. Goebmahn and Mrs Schmidt, past-presidents of the Erie City and Erie County PTA. The two associations have long worked together to improve child health.
Corry dancers plan to hear maestro Larry Clinton and his orchestra at Conneaut Lake Park on Saturday evening May 24. Clinton, composer of hits such as My Reverie and Dipsey Doodle, headlines a lively regional event as spring warmth broadens across central Pennsylvania.
The page lists radio programs across CBS NBC and MBS with times and hosts including Dewey Mundt Comtally and Cantor. It notes varied features from talk shows and music quizzes to dramas and education segments. The guide highlights schedule shifts and mentions future Wednesday lineups and special programs.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the YMCA met at Mrs. C II Wallace’s home on West Pleasant Street with sixteen members present. Officers elected were Mrs. Lawrence McCray chairman, Mrs. Leland Johnston vice chair, Mrs. Wallace secretary, and Mrs. Ta Miller treasurer. Reports from Harrisburg convention were read by Mrs. Barton Smilin Sr. and Mrs. Millen. Plans discussed to make twenty more strow ticks for Camp Complanter cots. Refreshments served by Mrs. Wallace with help from Mrs. Miljer and Mrs. Smith. Next meeting planned as a picnic at Mrs. Leslie Wells’s home on West Wayne Street.
A quirky recycled food tips page offers ideas for buffet menus and canapes. It suggests alternating thin slices of smoked turkey and baked ham on a platter, surrounding with stuffed eggs anchovies and mayonnaise, and garnishing. Waffle batter is toasted and coconut flavor added, served hot with maple syrup. A peppermint candy whipped cream topping decorates gingerbread. Bananas are treated with dressing to prevent browning. Tomato and pineapple juices served as a cold opener. Scissors help trim crusts for sandwiches.
A son was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Daugherty of Spring Creek. The mother was formerly Eleanor Shaughnessy.
The Fairview PTA plans a regular meeting on Saturday afternoon at 2:18 p.m. led by Mrs. Charles Stormes to elect officers. All parents and trends are urged to attend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rickerson of Carry. Gaynelle Smith of Meadville wed Lorian Rickarson of Warren Saturday evening in Meadville. D. C. Cid Order The Tolzus of Columbus was organized in Connecticut in 1952.
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