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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1939
Page
5
The article surveys recent books and authors across history, music, and politics. It highlights works on explorers across the Pacific, labor movements, Lincoln Sieffen’s biography, and Roosevelts era figures, with notes on Colum bus voyages, muckrakers, and Tippecanoe. It mentions artists Rubinstein, Harrison, and Gleaves, plus various cultural and social topics.
A Buffalo milestone story notes a father, Stephen J. Zielinski, a laborer, saved a large sum in silver to purchase a baby as a symbol of his earnings. The tale presents the unusual purchase as a local human-interest item reflecting frugal effort and family joy.
Fragmentary note discusses railways for skiers and Switzerland. Mentions mountain railways and various rail options, implying extensive scenic routes and winter travel possibilities.
Citizens gather for a surprise party marking Mrs. Sarah Bell on her 90th birthday. Guests from local families and neighboring towns attend, with games, lunch, and a display of gifts. Attendees include Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Waltan Windwill, Mr. and Mrs. George Kovach, and many others from Erie and nearby areas. Local chapter members also meet at a Western Star event with visiting dignitaries from Pittsburgh.
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association sets a dinner on November 29 at McCray Church to prep for the December 1 1929 Christmas Seal campaign. Miss E Kepler 1938 chairwoman invites reservations through Dr R S Anderson of the Erie Tuberculosis Hospital. Colored films and literature will be distributed to workers.
Miss Sophie Kasper Miss Mary Samers Miss Virginis Bynts Mrs Andrew McKetn Miss Abna Kolan oski Mrs Paul Daniels and Mrs LeRoy Market are the card party committee for St Elizabeths parish. The event Monday at St Elizabeths hall starts at 8 PM with five hundred auction and contract bridge prizes and refreshments provided.
Mrs Av pube of East Irving Street hosted twenty five members of the United Brown area Ladies Bible Class in Christchurch. A devotional period led by Mrs Hoss Pleming preceded a social hour with a salad fandy served by Mrs Psi, aided by Mrs A Faulkner and Mrs Bess DeLry. The next meeting is set for December 15 as a Christmas party.
Mrs Mary Jourdet celebrated her son Burton Jourdet’s birthday at home on West Wayne Street Friday. A party featured games and tea with a large birthday cake. Burton received a number of gifts.
The Girl Scouts held their weekly meeting last evening. Mrs Stowe acted as scribe with notes by Fuenli Mish Dy. Plays were planned for a Christmas program and the group spent time singing.
Members of the S. U. S. Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Martha Thompson. After a pleasant time, refreshments were served to Doris Stowe, Katherine Spiesmay, Merrily Brooks, Rosemay Dewey, Joan Patterson, Many Cogan, and Katherine Buck.
Erie and Erie County Young Republicans announce a Victory Ball to celebrate the Republican win. The event is set for Friday December at Pulakos-on-lite-Lutke with Willard as general chairman. The program features the Ten Hi Tunes of the nation and live performances by local bands.
Miss Margarit Bower, Ry Ny superintendent of Cory Hospital, will speak at the Concord PTA meeting. A lively program is planned with electric guitar by Miss Gertrude Crowell and trumpet selections by Wendell Gage, inviting attendance and support.
A garbled notice references Avdnumnten at Goriy hospital in Map and Mrs Rus selling. No clear names, dates, or locations are verifiable, but the fragment hints at a transaction or event tied to a hospital setting and local entities.
Thirty one young people from United Brethren in Christ church attended the Christian Endeavor Rally of the Youngeville district at the U B church in Pittsfield last evening. Rev Curtis F R Gould of Dewittville was guest speaker at the fellowship banquet at 9 30, followed by an evening service. Speakers included Miss Jane Seekings of Youngsville John Westley of Carry Miss Joyce Anderegg of Chandler's Valley and Miss Kay Hazen of Warren. Rev H Ray Harris of the local church led the consecration service that closed the meeting.
Last night members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion discussed arrangements for the Tri County Council meeting to be held here on December 13. Delegations from Crawford, Vernango and Erie counties will attend the all day event. Expected attendees include Mrs. Paul, department resident. Mrs. Frank Doty of Aliquippa, district director. Mrs. Kenny of New Valley, district sub chairman. and Mrs. Steth, past chairman, with many others. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments served by Mrs. Stephen Brooks and Mrs. J. Neylois.
A memo lists two ideal affinities for wild duck grape jelly and wild rice. Suggested accompaniments include clear tomato soup celery salted waters dirty roast wild duck with gravy baked squash carrots or onions grapebelly hot rolls pickten cabbage salad cranberry pie or steamed cranberry pudding and coffee.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Unhired Brethren in Christchurch announces a silver tea for ladies and men at the church parlors on Tuesday evening November 20. A program is planned and a silver offering will be collected. All are invited.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Reich are celebrated on West Smith Street for their as yet unspecified anniversary. A small gathering featured refreshments as friends and neighbors praised their long marriage.
The German government backs a new fruit and vegetable car featuring cellulose sides to cut plastic use. Project highlights include sustainable materials and innovative design aimed at reducing environmental impact in transport.
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