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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

8

School Activities Report Seeks Remedial Reading Program

PT A committee met at the school office to plan the year’s final program set for June 5 with a concert of one hour after a brief business meeting and officer elections. Faculty Club elected Alice Whitney as president and H. W. Brown as secretary for the coming year. A remedial reading program is being prepared for next year to address students’ reading difficulties. Principal Alay stresses reading as a key science and the need to study and implement the plan carefully. The faculty plans a production of Gook’s Forest for June 17 and notes a smallpox outbreak prompting vaccination pushes. Memorial Day observances and a new flag-raising ceremony are scheduled for June 14 and school will close May 29–30 for Memorial Day. Baseball results show a 13-3 win at Piney Lake with upcoming games against Pajama Tuesday and Sherinda Friday, with potential league championship if wins continue.

PT. A Central School Mins Alice Whitney H. W. Brown Gook's Forest Alay Critellea Pindley Lake Sherinda

Poppy Day Appeal Appeals Support for Veterans

A plea urges support for Poppy Day with a May 21 event by the veterans of Clymer and French Creek. Proceeds go to disabled veterans and families. Also notes local social items: Mrs. Jennie Webster’s return, Mrs. A. C. Miles’ visit, and Rev Ralph Findley at Edwards Chapel meeting.

Soma Danters Clymer French Creek Jose Jennie Webster A. C. Miles Troy Center Ralph Findley Edwards Chapel Marks Corners

May Day Celebration Crowns Queen on June 2

Preparations for a Settlers May Day parade crown Verna Eshelman as May Queen on June 2. A four attendant procession precedes her with Barbara Goring and others, followed by a floral crown ceremony, a throne procession, and a short address by Mr. Aldsy.

Barbara Goring Carol Kooman Barbara Bensick Lynette Gallupelte Verna Eshelman Constantine Markel Doris Ruskrns Jeannette Wiggers Marjorie Kooman Timtors Wreshmen Mr. Aldsy

Demcott Jones Post Memorial Day Program Sponsored

Demcott Jones Post of the American Legion sponsors Memorial Day services on Declaration Day in Abbe Reform Cou. Veterans and sons assemble at Central School grounds at 3215 for a march to the church led by the Central School band. Program includes processional, choir, scripture, prayer, roll of honor, address by Rev. Ulrich, and later graveside ceremonies with oration by Francis Witcher and taps.

Damcott-Jones Post Demectt Jones 4Omerecht American Legion Inguilty Siden Ody Garrett ‘Timmer Carol Wallace Rev. S. Ulrich Bemus Point America Clymer Genery Francis Witcher Central School Band Benedicion Taps

Fellowship Supper Planned Thursday at Church

The Ladies Mission and Aid Society sponsor a fellowship supper in the church basement on Thursday evening May 25 beginning at 6 o clock and running until all served. Attendees should bring creased dishes and sandwiches for their own family. After supper a program will be presented featuring Dutch titles and customs. All are invited to attend both the supper and program at 8 o clock.

Ecyesuneay Ladies Mission and Aid Society O'Ealck

Scouts Enjoy Camp Meeting at Camp Prank Mertz

Clarence Knevergem a commissioned Boy Scouts officer met with staff at Camp Prank Mertz Wednesday evening for basic camping and cooking practice. The meal was cooked over a campfire using the Scout method, featuring fresh strawberry shortcake baked in an outdoor reflector oven. On Saturday he was joined by Ralph Thompson for additional demonstrations of various types.

Clarence Knevergem Boy Scouts Prank Mertz Pate Ralph Thompson

M E Ladies Meet at Church for May Gathering

The M E ladies met in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon for their May gathering. Mrs. Myrtle Gallup led the devotionals and conducted the business. due to small attendance no program was held. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Grace Spitzer, Mrs. Myrtle Gatton and Mrs. Myrtle Wallace.

Myrtle Gallup Grace Spitzer Myrtle Gatton Myrtle Wallace

Rebekah Lodge Convention Attended by Chau Tauqua County Staff

District No. 5 staff from Chau tauqua county attended the Rebekah Lodge Convention in Jamestown New York last week. Attendees at the all day meeting Tuesday included Mrs Clara Bensink Mrs De Emma Hildum Mrs Dells Bennink Mrs Lilian Schertelhorn Mrs Provence Amink Mrs ya Bull Mrs Sarah Sehruis Mrs Mary Gabriel and Mrs Hazel Smith. Mr and Mrs Clifford Legters and Su Morris were in Jamestown Saturday afternoon. Further visits included Mrs Hannah Gabriel traveling to North East Pa and Mrs Lewis Deulnk staying a few days. Mrs Atria Tshelman and Mr and Mrs Tim Tshelman with daughter Betty of East Kane Pa visited Edward Tshelman and family Sunday. E L Caflisch attended a Tri County Blind Association meeting at Grand Valley on Friday.

Effie Ruslink Myrtle Wallace Geraldine Goring Ora Carlisch Winifred Christensen Florence Arnink Hartlet Newhouse Amy Newhouse Lillian Scherberhorn Neva Wardes Western New York Federation of Women's Club Olean N. Y Carlyle Neckers Douglas James Gravink Chautauqua County Jamestown Clara Bensink de Emma Hildum Dells Bennink Lilian Scherterhorn Provence Amink Ya Bull Sarah Sehruis Mary Gabriel Hazel Smith Clifford Legters S U. Morris N.C Hannah Gabriel North East James Wassink Lewis Deulnk Atria Tshelman Tim Tshelman Betty East Kane Edward Tshelman E. L. Caflisch Tri-County Blind Association Grand Valley

Services In Abbe Reformed Church Next Sunday

Abbe Reformed Church will hold morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Garett Timmer on The Spirit of Power The Sunday schools unite at noon with topic How Children live in India led by Carol McCann A bening service at 7 30 in the Clymer Reformed with Rev Timmer on Drifting The two Seniors EB Societies unite at Clymer Hil church topic Sources of Spiritual Power Pentecost Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1 45 I Peter 3 37 Also at 1 E Church Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am Rev Ralph Fidney sermon He Posed in His Heart Junior League 430 pm Evening service 7 30 Apworth Leseque 930 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Tapio The Christians Defense

Abbe Reformed Clymer EN Reformed Abbe Garett Timmer C. Bat Tople India Carol McCann Bening Clymer Reformed Church Garrett ‘Timmer Clymer Hil Peter Ralph Fidney Junior League Jesus Apworth Lesque Tapio Chrstian

North Clymer Sunday church services schedule

The notice states Sunday school at 1 o clock and preaching at 2 o clock. A prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 p m. People of Clymer, Jaquins and vicinity are invited to current preaching services in Jaquins led by Rev. Ernest A. Hook of Corry. Services begin at 8 o clock every night except Saturday.

North Clymer Clymer Jaquing Jaquins Ernest A. Hook Corry

Legion Women Hold Meeting at Eller Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Eller Beri ink Friday afternoon. Ten members attended as the president and vice president were absent, with second vice president Minnie Ton presiding. Edna Newhouse reported on library use, noting about 119 books checked out in three days, Susanna Young assisted Albany staff cataloging, Minnie Legte thanked for Poppy sales, and plans were made for Memorial Day. Refreshments included hot golf, macaroni salad, coffee and butternut cake.

American Legion Auxiliary Eller Beriink Minnie Ton Edna Newhouse Susanna Young Albany Minnie Legte Poppy

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