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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

5

Rotary Club discussion on employer employee fit at hotel Corry

The Vocational Service Committee of the Rotary Club offered a program during last evening's weekly meeting at Hotel Corry. D A Hillstrom spoke for the employer side on which employees succeed, with examples. Thomas Roelofs spoke for the employee side on the best type of employer to work for. The discussion included a short forum and drew 21 members.

Rotary Club Hotel Corry D. A. Hillstrom Thomas Roelofs

Assu Meets at Warren for 61st Erie Women’s Missionary Session

Members of the United Brethren In Christ church in Warren attended the 61st annual Erie Branch Women’s Missionary Association convention at Warren U B Church May 21 to 28. Dr Mabel T Silverbird of Baltimore spoke, with Mrs Flora Elderkin of Jamestown delivering a message. The day featured a 7:30 p.m. service, choir numbers, and moving pictures of leper work. Several attendees travelled home after services commemorating the late Ella Hurlbut. The program included officer elections and a 6 p.m. social.

Assu Warren United Brethren In Ghriot Erie Women's Missionary Association U. B Warrent Tmigh Cyan Campbell Robert Davis Mary Porter Arthur Fitch G. T. Bergman Leon VanTassel Mabel T. Silyer Baltimore Plora Elderkin Jamestown N. Y Grace Methodist Church Silver

Mrs Beall Re-elected P T A Council Head in Corry

Mrs Beall was re elected president of the Corry Council of the P T A yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock in the Library building. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs John Ohrn as vice president Mrs Merritt Bunt as secretary and Mrs Tra Miller as treasurer. Mrs Geo Patterson Jr was re elected chairman of the senior high school cafeteria and Mrs Dorr Clare was elected cafeteria chairman of the junior high. Eva Kepler school nurse reported on the tuberculosis checkup and the Save An Eye campaign, with the council voting funds.

Dorr Clare Eva Kepler

Enjoyable Social Hour for Rebekahs at May Meeting

At the close of last evening's Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge gathering, a social hour honored members celebrating May birthdays. Refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Peter Russell Chnim an Miss Ethel Mathews and Ms Paull Auer. Milwaukee vegetable cocktail bar operates by Mrs Edith Lange featuring a garlic-parsley cocktail with green pepper juice three garlic cloves and parsley juice.

Rebekahs Lady Pranklin Rebekah Lodge Peter Russell Chniman Ethel Mathews Paull Auer Milwaukee Wis American Magazine Edith Lange

D A R Memorial Forest Dedication Planned for Saturday

Six Brokenshaw Valley D A R members from this city have reservations to attend the dedication of the new Pennsylvania D A Memorial Forest near Tidioy te on Saturday. Attendees include Mrs H A Gilbert Mrs Walter Peake Mrs Jessie K Newton Mrs Elton Simmons Miss Harriett Stague and Mrs McCray. Breakfast at 10 o'clock at Hotel Carver Warren honors D A R president general Mrs Henry M Robert Jr of Annepolis. After breakfast a cavalcade will depart for the forest site where exercises will follow on arrival. U S Forestry Service officials assist in plans for the program.

D. A. R. Memorial Forest Brokenshaw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Pennsylvania D. A. Memorial Forest Tidiowte Corry Ha, Gilbert Walter Peake Jessie K. Newton Elton Simmons Harriett of Stague McCray Hotel Carver Warren Henry M. Robert, Jr Annepoli U.S. Forestry Service

Lillian Guild Plans Sandwich Sale at Pay ish Hall

Members of the Emmanuel Episcopal church Lillian Guild met at Mrs John Rogers home on West Congress street for a brief business session. They discussed a rummage sale to be held next month in Pay ish Hall and enjoyed refreshments.

Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Marty Meetia John Rogers West Congress Street Payish Hall

Introducing A Son Born at Corry Hospital

A son was born yesterday at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Harold Lloyd of 20812 Ew Pleasant Street. The announcement lists the family residence and notes the birth near the hospital, reflecting a local social column style.

Corry Hospital Myre Harold Lloyd Pleasant Street

Mrs Roscoe Robertson Honored At House Shower

Mrs Roscoe Robertson nee Myrit Briggs was the guest of honor at a home party hosted by friends. The event functioned as a miscellaneous shower with gifts for the honoree and visiting contests. A scrapbook was compiled and later Mrs Briggs served a meal of individual cakes to guests.

Ruskenges van Anstess Roscoe Robertson Myrit Briggs

Corry Branch LCBA to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary Dinner

Corry Branch No 5 Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association plans a banquet Sunday celebrating fifty years since founding. Miss Mary Condra will preside with a program including songs, blessings, histories, and remarks by Rev. Graves and others. Charter members honored include Mrs. Mary Blair, BeA Blair, Sarah Bish Pennell, Delia Swinset, Mary Murray, and several more.

LCBA Ongantetion Corry Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assiulation Mary Condra America Assemblage Princis J. Graves Spie Condra Kathyly Mooney Florence Duke Dempsey Comy B.A Mary Murray Margaret Carroll Nellie DeLury Nelle Holland Mrs. B. Keefe Margaret Ma Jone Catherine Shamburg Mary ‘McFarland

Williams Johnson Nuptials Announced in Kane Pennsylvania

Miss Irene Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Manter Kansas married William Williams son of Mr and Mrs Pred Williams of Elk Street. The ceremony occurred November 31 1929 at Kane Pennsylvania with Rev Galbraith officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Sears. The couple will reside in Corry where the groom is employed by Agro Supply Camming.

Irene Johnson Harold Johnson Manter Kan Williems Pred Williams Elkstreet Kane Galbraith Walter Sears

Spinks death alleged by own action investigation ongoing

Details from the Spinks case describe a woman allegedly firing a pistol after staging a burglary and disposing of evidence. She claimed an unknown intruder wounded her and died days later at Jamestown hospital. Coroner Bowers delays inquest citing many unanswered questions and ongoing police work.

Davis Jamestown Hospital Bowers

Yees for Three At Yonkers Water Tower Golf Spot

In Yonkers New York a water tower marks the possible site of the nation’s first golf course. Early enthusiasts found the pasture too hilly for play and abandoned the venture after three holes were laid out.

Yees Yonkers N.Y Nibsile America

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