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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1939
Page
5
Readable fragments suggest a question about state or federal parts with a note mentioning Finley Breese. No clear event or outcome identified in the legible text.
The Harding PTA gathers at 7 30 PM Tuesday at the school. Highlights include songs and student papers on home as an institution, work shop, and child training, with performances by students and several local families attending. The event caps with a guessing contest and ticket draw for Bobby Sellers Marionettes on December 6.
Miss Ruth E. Jolson daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Jolson of West Church street will receive her AB degree from Taylor University in June and is among the students listed in the 1939 40 Who’s Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges The publication released in January or February is compiled by a committee from over 50 colleges and carries biographies used by recruiters Miss Jolson a Corry high school graduate class of 1938 with high honors held leadership roles in the Philathlean Literary Society the Spangetha Debate Society and the English club and captained the Gospel Team
Miss Betty Crane daughter of Mr and Mrs William Crane of Spring Creek Pa and Leslie Wilkinson son of Mrs Merlon Wilcox of Willoughby Ohio were married at the home of Rev William Hall on Saturday November 1 Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Crane Jr and Mrs Wilkinson The bride a Corry High School graduate wore wine crepe and the groom’s attire and plans include returning to Spring Creek to reside with the bride’s parents where Mr Wilkinson is employed at Abbott's Dairies
Sixty young people gathered Saturday evening at Cobbs Corners Baptist church parsonage for a meeting. After group gospel singing Rev J A Wauraman previewed coming Bible studies. The Wright sisters sang a vocal duet. Rev E A Hook spoke on The Fundamentals of Being A Christian. A social hour followed with refreshments. These meetings will be held each Saturday night and all young people are welcome.
Mrs. R. L. King received a warm surprise party at her North Center Street residence on Saturday evening. Friends presented a beautiful coffee table as guests enjoyed cards and a puller lunch. The event also honored W. Bracken’s birthday with attendees including F. M. Loveland Hastings Jones Ima Austin and several couples from nearby towns and cities.
Corry Grange 4 elected new officers at Saturday evening meeting in the Horn block. Roy Swark was chosen master with William P. Akam as overseer and Echo Akam as lecturer.
The article notes PTA Week observed November 28 to 25 with the 40th anniversary of the Commonwealth Parent-Teachers Associations. Governor Arthur H. James issued a proclamation November 24 marking the centennial of the Bates Teachers Associations founding. Due to Thanksgiving, 10 special PTA observances will be held by the local Council.
Fort LeBoeuf Chapter members Mrs Waye Perkins Miss Louise Willams Mrs BP Starr and Miss Alle Terrill from Corry and Mas Charles Kaye of Youngsville attended a Saturday luncheon and meeting at the Boston Store in Erie. Donald Kent of Erie spoke with slides on early French forts.
Opportunity Club sponsors ticket sale ends as Civic Orchestra led by Carlton Chaffee readies first concert next Monday at 8 o clock in the Senior High School. New members include oboist Robert Whittier from Schenectady and kettledrums player Lewis Storer. Previous seasons drew strong local music interest and this year is expected to repeat that success.
Erie County Young Republicans announce a Victory Ball to honor candidates and party leaders from the November election. George L. Wilson, YR chairman, names Anne Willard to head a countywide committee with several party leaders. The event, sponsored for Friday evening at Pululeason-the-Lake, is expected to attract attendees from Corry and beyond.
Members of the Lillian Guild will file baskets at a Parish Hall meeting Tuesday at 8 o clock. The gathering features a sandwich party hosted by Mrs. G P Rogers and Mrs Harriet Clough. Each member should bring donations for baskets to aid the needy.
A fragmented recipe page outlines Mincemeat Whirls and Apple Roll like cookies. It lists ingredients for cookies with shortening brown sugar eggs and mincemeat plus a biscuit dough method and a rich biscuit dough, plus baking directions and serving notes.
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