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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1939
Page
8
Friday meetings in room three with students and clubs reporting. Highlights include a Halloween party plan by sophomores, health class notes, a civics contest, and a French party with snacks and games. Staff and students listed, plus daily curios.
Erie council ousted John Cooney from duties after a sharp exchange with Director Harry Klebes over his claim of improper dismissal. Cooney demanded removal of a leave of absence granted before the primaries or immediate discharge, while Klebes denied any illegal action and the council approved the resolution unanimously.
Erie judge Kent grants multiple divorces including William Phillips and Arlene Phillips amid desertion findings. Cases list Corry residents John L Christopher and Arlene Christopher. Harriet Jane Koch vs Raymond C Heck, cruelty cited. Other filings noted with additional documentation pending.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a World War I draft dodger, faced losing $300000 the federal government had offered. The forfeiture arose from a $334800 judgment entered against him by his elderly mother Mrs Emu 6 Bersdol.
A new 15 cent per barrel rise in Pennsylvania grade crude oil prices was announced by the Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency and the Southern Oil Company, effective this morning. Bradford and Allegany crude oil rise to 2.40, Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line and Eureka to 1.99. A further 25 cent per barrel increase is noted for Geral or Tun oil.
Wayne U. B. church at Beaverdam outlines a busy week with a midweek service tomorrow, a penny supper Thursday at 5 80, a B. executive meeting at Thomas Hickle Priday’s home, and a World Mission Advancement program on Sunday November 5 featuring a Missionary Society playlet. A father and son banquet is planned for November 14 in the church parlors, men and boys invited. A community dumblt supper is set for November 28, followed by a December first Friday community night, an annual supper and bazaar on December 4, and the annual Thanksgiving supper plus other regular meetings.
The Clymer F F A team led by Ben Darrow and students Tyna Heulfth Ivan Legters and Russell Datn tolt will air from WBEN Buffalo this afternoon at 1:05 as part of a weekly school program. The event, sponsored by the Western New York FFA, showcases agricultural leadership training.
An oyster supper hosted Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Henry Aldebergen’s home featured games and accounts settling. Attendees included John Schruers Wilton Gilbert Lucy Louis Holthouse Irma Wayne Harold Walter Degters Gladys Ivan Alvin Hawkins Lyle Versha Harry Vidal Edward Russitl Doris Philip and Ruth Wiltsie of Predonia, among others.
The tales gymnasium cay WI hold a Tuesday evening recreation class at Central School. About twenty ladies have joined with room for more. wear tennis shoes. Mr Colburn will lead. first class Tuesday November 7 at the hour.
Girl Scout Troop zero conducts tag day on November at Town Hall to raise funds for Girl Scout work in town and county. Portage Trail District committee will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Merle Newhouse’s home, including Mayville Findley Lake and Clymer.
Community religious notices list morning worship at 10:30 and evening services at 8:45 with Rev. Tyson and Rev. Thomas sharing pulpits for November. Choirs, prayer meetings, and youth group activities are set across Clymer Hill and nearby Reformed churches, including differing sermon topics on war and city work.
The Fidelis Class will hold a special meeting Monday evening November 6 at Mrs. Frederic Vander Sehaat’s home. Members should bring scraps of cloth scissors needles thread and stuffing material to make toy animals and dolls. Those not solicited should bring sandwiches and their own table service.
Master Wilbur VanErden won first prize of 15 dollars at the Clymer Harvest Sale drawing, with William Grayink taking second prize of 10 dollars. The event drew a large crowd and organizers planned it as an annual affair. Also noted were Halloween parties and weekend visits among local families, with wartime women’s registration mentioned in Calgary.
October 2 marked the eighty birthday of Mrs Logters. Family and friends gathered at her home for a birthday party with group photos, decorated cakes, and refreshments served cafeteria style. Grandson Harold Legters presented a purse of money, and visitors from Clymer Cleveland Jamestown Mayville and Corry sent greetings.
A home gathering Tuesday in honor of Mrs Harold Ten Haken featured games and prizes won by Mrs Peter Schurm and Mrs Lyle Compton. Attendants included Mrs Marion Gallup Mrs Doris Neckers Mrs Nora Wassink and Miss Florence Wassink with hostesses Mrs James TenHaken and Mrs Hari Ten Haken.
The junior Hunt Club staged its annual hunt with Merle TeWinkle Norval Reed Norman TeCorney and James Wiggers on the winning side while Henry Cady Glen TeWinke Lee Hunink and Cornelius Wiggers formed the losing group. An oyster supper at Norman TeCorney’s home followed with high-scoring Henry Cady, recounting day events and games. Reverend Maurice Tyson of Glymer Hill church traveled to DeMolle Indiana after learning his father Cornelius Tyson had died. colleagues extend sympathy. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church served dinner to the Golden Rule Chis of Conny. the Bailey and supper sponsored by the Ladies Aid proved a success. gifts included fancy work and a birthday salad inch. Mrs Albert Newhouse and Mrs Clifford Letters celebrated birthdays at Mrs Newhouse’s home with a leafy salad dish served. Mrs Edward Cheny underwent appendectomy Saturday night. her condition is good.
Fragmentary notes describe growing concerns in Helsinki and Helsingfors about Baltic sovereignty, Finland’s maritime vulnerabilities, and potential Russian pressure. The report references Sweden, the Gulf of Finland, and European security amid uneasy diplomatic signals and military mobilization.
Fragmentary item notes an agency decision related to NVA eligibility and a youth program in Erie Pennsylvania. It references yesterday's event, a potential return, and questions about who qualifies, with unclear details on future actions or approvals.
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