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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

5

Corry Woman Praises Delegates at Federation Meeting

Mrs. 8. C. Barnes of Corry, senior state chair man of citizenship of the Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs, spoke at the federation’s annual convention at Buckhills praising the women delegates and their representatives. She urged sponsoring forums to teach youths the basics of government for the 1940 election. Frank G. Arnold of the Colorado Government Research Association echoed the theme, praising women’s influence on honest government and noting Pennsylvania women lead in many areas.

Corry Federation 8. C. Barnes Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs Ith Buekchialls Barnes

G. W. Andrus Honored at Birthday Party

G W Andrus of 125 West Congress street hosted a surprise birthday gathering for her husband las evening with ten guests. The group enjoyed games and stunts, a salad and dessert, and a birthday cake. Gifts were presented to the honoree by the friends.

Ars le Wo Andris West Congress Street Elise Andrug

Baptist Ladies Group Met Last Evening

The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met at Carter Hill with a missionary program by Miss Gladys Bogert. Mrs. Ralph Carroll reported on the Mid-missions conference at Loyle Haven. Plans for summer were discussed. Mrs. Carroll received a birthday gift. Next meeting set for June 28 at Mrs. Charles Milley’s home.

Baptist Ladies’ Fellowship Harald Howard Carter Hill Gladys Bogert Ralph Carroll Loyle Haven Durie Peiffer Carroll Charles Milley East Wayne Street

Hostesses lead St Pauls Missionary Society meeting

Mrs Morris Chapin hosted St Pauls Libheyvan Missionary Society with Ms Hawkins at her East Main Street home. Reports by Mrs R S Barry A A Merker and Mrs Carl Gustafson on the Erie synodical conference were read. Next meeting set for June 28 at Mrs Gust Swanson's Curry RD 2 home with assistants Mrs Merrit Hunt and Mrs John Bojard Jr. Mrs Dorr Clori to lead. Refreshments for twenty five members served by Mrs Chapin and Mig Yaikina.

St. Paul’s Missionary Society Morris Chapin Hawkins St. Paul's Libheyvan Missionary Society East Main Street R. S. Barry A. A. Merker Carl Gustafson Erie Gust Swanson Curry R. D. 2 Merrit Hunt John Bojard Dorr Clori

Mary and Martha Class Entertained at Presbyterian Church

Mary and Martha Class at Grace Grace Presbyterian Church hosted a social and business session. A delegate was chosen to attend the Young People’s Conference in Grave City in June. A Children's Day committee was formed. Members enjoyed games and contests led by Mrs. Rumbaugh and Mrs. Dike. Awards went to several members and a dessert lunch followed for all attendees.

Irs John ‘Krostie Waa Hoatess Mary Anad Martin Presbyterian Church Young People's Conference Grave City Plm. Nichols Wollie Merker Louis Lundy Marian Rumbaugh Fern Dike Bier Shater Ross Gi. Fehlmans Wilt Dyckes Bevenjeon

Tri-Hi-Y Club Feted at Spaulding Cottage in Columbus Park

Mrs M Spaulding entertained twenty four Tri-Hi-Y Club members at the Spaulding cottage in Columbus Park with marshmallow roasts and entertainment. Co counsellors Mrs Franke Howe and Miss Ruth Bennett attended. Indiana State Teachers College students Pauline Weed and Robert Swanson returned home for the summer. Visitors Mrs George Kinley and Mrs Paul Quatlisk, and guests Hawkins from Corry, Pawson from Warren, and Glen Donaldgen from Spring Creek, came back from a fishing trip at Algonquin Park.

Spaulding Cottage Spaulding Chevy Tigh Columbus Park Franke Howe Ruth Bennett Pauline Weed Robert Swanson Indiana State Teachers’ College Indiana George Kinley Paul Quatlisk Loday BB. Hawkins Corry BR. G. Pawson Warrer Glen Donaldgen Spring Creek Algoquin Park Csn

Local Social Notes Highlight City Visitors and Travel

Concord resident Miss Ming Gy Terry visits for Aero Supply business while Mrs Elson Harmen of Connellsville accompanies her daughter Miss Marian Elizabeth Gillette for graduation plans. Attendees include Donald Watson A M Lits Don Mackenzie and Lester Lopus en route to Marienville for a meeting of the elementary club. Raymond Manufacturing interest visitors Hulstol Cann and A Linendoll from RI for business in Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corp. Leroy MarlLet of Warren visited last evening.

Ming Gy Terry Concord Sper Hite Henry Rubhin New Yorke Aero Supply Company Mra N. Troy Uillette East Smith Street Ogoniz School Jwar Philadelphis Weber Miity Elizabeth Gillette Muthter Eilson Harmen Connellsville Donald Watson Don MacKenzie Leser Lopus Marienville Jask Marian Pliny Ginaud Priday Vivien Plum EB. W. Andrews Associated Spring Corporation «1 Hulstol, Cann Raymond Manufacturing Company A. Linendoll Riston Mass Corry- Jamestown Macutucliring Corporation Leroy MarLett Warren

D A R Garden Party an Enjoyable Social Event

D A R Garden Party hosted by Brokenstone Valley chapter on Wednesday at the Gilbert home in West Church Parish. Sixty guests attended a dessert luncheon at 1 30 with fifteen bridge tables. Awards were given for Rontrack Bridge and auction hedge, and a floral prize honored the raffle winner. An program featured vocal selections, piano numbers, and violin pieces.

H. A. Gilbert West Church Pirest Brokenstoan Valley YP. Williams Harold Powelll RD. King W. Stuart Houghton William Matthews Oscar Fritz Raymond Barnes Usew ER. Dohisem Baie Davis Ps Merrill Tellier Gerbrudeh

Former Corry Girl Among Nursing School Graduates

A Corry native, Miss Weber, yields as a member of the Green High School class of 19d and served on the Bardage Scissors staff. She took part in the commencement exercises at Villa Maria Academy last evening, with Corry relatives including George Webey, Elizabeth Weber, John Weber, and Paul Weber listed among attendees from Olean.

Ter Prem Cnming Wis Dene Vinneril's Hospital School of Nursing Villa Maria Miss Weber Bardage Scissors Sylvea Mr and Mee Paul Webes MO Iil Fox Carlyle Wabi Olean

Mrs Auer Hosts NF Club Social At East Smith Street

Mrs Walter Auer acted as hostess entertaining NF club members at her East Smith Street home last evening. Guests were served refreshments, and Mrs Carry Alexander will entertain again in two weeks.

Walter Auer Wasser Aver East Smith Street NF Clvic Carry

New Castle Woman Heads V F W Auxiliary District

Mrs. Evelyn Woods of New Castle was elected president of the fifth district of the auxiliary at the Oil City delegates meeting. Speakers included Norm Potts of Bradford and Bernice Cuntinghast of Bradfril, with other officials and delegates from Rochester, Aliquippa, Ellwood City, Indiana, Butler, and Tionesta among those represented.

New Castle Evelyn Woods New Caste W. Woot Oil City Norm Potts Bradford Bernice Cuntinghast Bradfril Angéling Johnson Brie Loretta Kearney Butler Pages

Miss Marjorie Young Honored at Party

Miss Marjorie Young, fiancé of Paul Auer, was feted at a dinner party at Tirbell's Inn west of the city. She received a colonial nosegay, and guests later gathered at Mr and Mrs. Stanley Crawford’s home on West Pleasant Street. Attendees included Misses Burnley, Sha ver, Vanderhoif, Kitileberger, Perry, Wojelechowski, and others, plus Mr and Mrs. Cox and William Beall.

Oh, Cg, Murphy Company Margorie Young Brideeleet Tirbell's Inn Mass Young Paul Auer Exch Iyor Stanley Crawford West Pleasant Street Belly Burnley Sun Shaver Amelia Vanderhoif Dioroty Kitileberger Mildred Perry Victoria Wojelechowski Bill Anderson Eva Drake Dorothy Farrell Francis Phimura Ta Wairous Miss Young Merle Melntyre William Beall

Grade Teachers Honor Miss Ruby McCullough

Grade teachers and former teachers of the Corry school honored Miss Ruby McCullough, Haril Ing principal, at a party on West Smith Street. Guests included Mrs Ralph S Dew. yellow tulips decor, a bride and groom centerpiece, and a miniature bride aided the festive table. After dinner, the celebration moved to Mrs Lawrence Aldergon's home on East Sixth Alley for chess, confections, punch and cakes.

West Smith Street Ruby McCullougsh Haril Ing School Medhough Corry Schovla Ralph S Judes Mra Lawrence

C D of A Planning for Installation

Members of the Catholic Daughters group met on South Center street to plan the Installation. Mrs Arthur Schepperer was named trustee and two new members joined the organization. Refreshments followed the business meeting. The Installation Banquet will be held at The Pantry on North Center Street June 14. The next bridge party, led by Mrs Lea Rhynard and Mrs Arthur Pills, is scheduled for June 2 in the Gill Room.

Amerie South Center Street Mrz Arthur Schepprer North Center Birge Lea Rhynard Arthir

Pittsburgh May Market Report Mixed for Fruits Veg and Livestock

Market notes from Pittsburgh show demand moderate for produce as apples steady and cabbages steady. Livestock prices slid for some items while cattle and hogs varied and dairy and poultry markets moved with mixed gains and steadying trends across regions.

Johnstown Businessman Takes Own Life

A Johnstown Pennsylvania businessman killed himself in his hotel room after a gun misfired. Hotel staff, alerted by noises, broke in to find him with a revolver nearby. The man, identified as 40 year old Glovence Widerehein, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

Pitsburgh Johnstown Ames Tyleg

Repair work ramped up at Altoona shops

Altoona Pa May 26 The June work schedule for the Altoona shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad was increased with the announcement that 207 freight cars will be repaired in the shops beginning June 1.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad

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