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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1941
Page
5
A damaged clipping provides a partial death notice with scattered letters and no clear names dates or locations. The readable pieces suggest a brief obituary fragment, but essential facts are missing.
A string of 1930s era book notices covers Ghost Town by G Ezra and Bea Dane, The Ivory Mischief by Art Meeker Jr, Pierre Laval by Henry Torres, Wolt on the Fold by Wellise Child, Satan in Top Hat by Tibor Koeves, and numerous new novels. The column praises vivid period detail, historical figures, and moral perspectives, while noting exciting plots set in mining towns, French court intrigues, and wartime politics.
The society section reports a wedding today at 3 o'clock at the rectory on West Blaasmnt Street Whiting Isabel Gates daughter of Walter Gates and Joh Gale of Cory and 628 Grand Street College groom Cole, a Cory High School graduate 1938, employed by Aero Supply. The bride a Corry High alumna and wagered attire described. attendants include Mrs Garry Thomas sister of the bride. After the ceremony the couple plans to reside in Cory.
A large delegation from Edinboro travels with District Secretary H. C. Reneau for a two day conference led by Dr. E. Lee Mudge. Charlotte Gooey Brown, dean of women, heads the sessions with speakers and discussion leaders from multiple towns.
Mrs Labowski hosted a bridal shower at her West Main Street home honoring Miss Tsahel Gates, who wed John Dole this afternoon at 8. Guests enjoyed a luncheon after contests where Miss Lucille Barnes and Miss Shirley Ohrn won prizes.
About fifty neighbors gathered at the Columbus residence to honor Mr and Mrs George Stranigan on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Rev John Waite conducted a remarriage ceremony. Sandburg sang I Love You Truly. A buffet lunch and large wedding cake followed as attendees presented the couple with three purses of money.
Betty Rae and Shirley Barnes hosted a Halloween party for several young friends last night at East Congress Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barnes. Twenty three guests attended. Walter Sweet won funniest costume prize. Myra Lou Heerlein received prize for best costume. Other prize winners included Gassing Histon, Kathryn Boag and Robert Long. Light refreshments and Halloween favors were served.
Miss Phyllis Lindsley hosted her Sunday School class gathering from the Presbyterian church at her First Avenue home on Halloween evening. Attendees included Misses Martha Hultberg Dorothy Johnson Helen Beckwith Nina Jane Gilbertson Gertrude Crowell Betty Jane Dehlstrand and guest Mrs Joseph Taub. Games and music followed with lunch served by Miss Lindsley and her mother, using Halloween decor.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a tale featuring Anthony Trant, a fiery youth pursuing speed and danger in St. Prudes and the metropolis. The narrative notes a meteor explosion in the havsiy atmosphere of 1808 and Trant's return to the city to chase a meteoric career, with J Hyatt Downing contributing to the work.
A garbled list notes attendees for an Ohio State-Fiyisburgh game in Pittsburgo day. Several names appear with misspellings and mixed fragments. Other items mention visits by Marshall Hughes to Buffalo, liners Rey and Mrs Arthur Dahlstwond leaving New York for home, and local residents planning trips or returns to their homes.
Several couples enjoyed a progressive dinner last evening with courses hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Pomremy, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ross, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Bogdey, and Mrs. Bruce Ellsworth. Afterward, guests were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy on East Wayne Street.
Richmond Virginia: Government limits on installment buying may hinder defense effort. Richmond Housewives' League opposes a resolution led by Mrs. A Milton Bike. They argue women are relied on for national defense work and need home labor saving devices like washing machines and vacuum cleaners to free time.
Mrs. Walter Peake and Mrs. MacKendie hosted a social at Mrs. Peake’s East location for Miss Helen Desmond who soon departs to spend the winter months. A small gathering with cards was attended in her honor.
Joyce Skinner hosted a Halloween party on Pratklin Street with friends in costume. Guests included Gene Nichols Eva Lu Growell Mary Alice Rich Margaret Spencer Audrey Inges and Patsy Ann Stinner as they played games through the evening.
A Corry council veteran explains he did not intend to run but accepted write in support after friends urged him. He cites decades of service and major local improvements, asks voters for continued backing and pledges to serve all residents regardless of vocation.
A party was hosted last evening at Mrs. G. M. Hughes home on West Washington street to honor Bernard Burkete of Thusville and Miss Helen Heldy of Puqpleln who will marry next Saturday. Nine guests attended including Mrs. Rey Greer of North Best. The evening featured card games and later lunch. The betrothed received assorted gifts.
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