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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1940
Page
5
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Mr and Mrs Willian Johnson hosted a 45th wedding anniversary at their Pairview Street home with relatives including Mr and Mrs William Johnson Sr and Mr and Mrs George Johnson Sr. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs George Johnson Jr and their son My.
A swift winging ruffed grouse flew into Boole Ritzman’s Fort Royal residence, breaking kitchen glass. Ritzman dimmed the room to curb further damage, captured the frightened bird, and released it unharmed.
A fragmented article discusses cranberries from seafaring lore to modern kitchen use. It notes cranberry juice in ship christenings, vitamin C aiding sailors against scurvy, and how New England captains stored berries at sea. It offers a jellied cranberry sauce recipe and a fresh cranberry orange salad with whipped cream mayo. Betty Crocker promotes more cranberry recipes by mail.
The Acacia Club announced its annual dance for Friday December 27 in Mithless plans. Committees work on elaborates and a few moves are arranged to ensure the 1940 party is one of the finest yet staged in the area. Complete program details will follow.
Huntington Park visitors and residents gather in Corry for a week of family reunions and city events. Notables include Dr Culena Welse, Miss Mazien P., and Mrs. Roy Pints among others visiting from Erie Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Local officials install new officers as meetings and social events unfold across Corry.
A Class A Amici Bible Group of United Brethren held a Halloween party Friday at Lloyd Dougherty home on East Try ing street. After a brief business meeting led by president Vo Meciiniack, members enjoyed costumes, games, and contests with Henry Kennedy winning best costume and Miss Polly Campbell best name. Refreshments were served. the next meeting on December 10 will be the anniversary banquet at the church.
Miss Betty L McCall wed Warren Mee in a Falconer ceremony at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sedrie A McCall of Falconer, formerly Corry, and the groom, son of Mr Ralph T Mee of Sprague Hill, were married in the Falconer Methodist church with Rev Harold J Knappenberger officiating. Family and relatives attended. music was by Sybil Braley. Attendants were Lillian Waitt and Vernon Woodard. The couple will reside at Sprague Hall.
A daughter arrived this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clifford Ross of Brook Street. Another daughter was born Saturday evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Fardink of North Clymer, NY. Mrs Fardink formerly Hazel Rhinehart. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Carnicke of Shea Street at Corry Hospital on Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Jones hosted a dessert bridge party at her West Wayne Street home Saturday afternoon. Her guest list included Miss Jean Prey of Meadville and brides of local residents, with several ladies winning freestud awards for bridge.
A neighbors' gathering at the Gretzlers home on the river boat Gorgress honored Mr and Mrs Kenyon Gretzlers. Glas and courtesy were exchanged as guests including Walter Fred Jun, Harold Ped, Esther Prochund, Jonestown Me Yi, Gernto Staples, James Whirlon, Pied Scheu, Duard May and Louis Imle were welcomed and served. The host led a toast and presented a named token to the couple.
The Varsity Club of Corry will sponsor a dancing party at the gymnasium on a Friday evening for students and friends. Al Bennett’s orchestra from Union will provide music, with Tom Gorman and other local figures mentioned in connection to the event.
Autumn 1940 suede coats move into dressier styles for sports and daily wear. Tailored coats feature gore panels, pockets, and turn down collars while suede is treated like wool. Colors include bottle green and Mojave brown with plaid trims, paired with suede hats and coordinated outfits.
A local P W Club plans a sewing session to support Red Cross relief efforts. Members will cut, stitch, and assemble garments this evening, aiding ongoing service projects and community welfare programs.
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