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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1939
Page
5
The article urges candidates to broaden outreach as hundreds of families plan to subscribe to The Comy Evening Journal. It notes ongoing subscriber interest, emphasizes the need to cover more territory, and warns that upcoming offers will shrink weekly. Cash incentives and extra roles for new subscriptions are highlighted to boost activity.
Visitors note the semitropical vegetation lining Killarney's lakes in Ireland. Cedars of Lebanon and arbutus grow beside wild fuchsia and the Mediterrane an strawberry tree not found elsewhere in the British Isles. Orchids and other plants from Spain and Asia Minor add to the scene.
Dr Thomas Colley will deliver the address at the annual Men's Brotherhood banquet in Elgin, held at the Methodist church Wednesday evening at 7. A chicken dinner opens the program, served for twenty five cents. Special numbers by a male quartet and a few novelty acts are planned along with offerings by Leon Van Tassel. Committees from participating churches have prepared for the gathering, which draws a large attendance each year.
Mr and Mrs E E Frost of Union City announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Clarence Estes of Union City. Rev Jay Baker officiated on Thursday November 23. Attendants were Miss Marjorie Shepard and Raymond Clark. The bride wore a blue tailor dress and carried yellow chrysanthemum and rose bouquet. They will reside in Washington DC where the groom serves in the U S Army.
Delegates from Corry Meadville Mercer Sharon and Warren attended the Pennsylvania Site Nurses Association District No 7 meeting at Hamot Hospital Erie Saturday Six members were accepted into the organization Anna B Dennis Mary L Rawles Mary A Wigmore Ann Bacon Ruth Goeltz Maria Duke Tea followed the session in the Nurses Home with Miss Ann Peterson Thelma Gimgenbach presiding Mrs Helen B Chinnock chaired the tea.
Mr and Mrs J W Rickers were feted at a West Frederick Street home Saturday for their 25th wedding anniversary. Relatives gathered for a pleasant evening with a buffet lunch and a cake display celebrating the couple’s silver milestone.
Mrs. D Warren DeRoo and Mr and Mrs Mapleagene hosted a family birthday dinner at their Mapleagene home yesterday honoring Clifford Warnshuis of Clymer New York. Guests from Clymer included Charles Meyerink and family Wellie Halpreamp Edward Gabriel and children Edward Marilyn and Physics Clifford Warnshuis and children Eyelet and Kaven Marie.
Miss Beatrice Hulings was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening at her home celebrating her 24th birthday. After an enjoyable evening a fine lunch was served with a large birthday cake. Miss Hulings received a number of gifts.
Miss Elva Owen was honored on her 19th birthday with a Saturday evening party at her Huclid Street home. Guests included Muriel Young Virginia and Doris Price Lillian Spaulding Jane Ficcardi and Jewel Hasbrousts. Mr and Mrs Earl H Crippen of Reno Pa visited Wright Street home. Crippen later left for New York City. Mrs Crippen returned to Reno. Mrs C Range and son Dale of Brie visited Folletts on North Center Street. Olive Hoose of Youngstown Ohio stayed with Dr and Mrs W W Graham on West Frederick Street.
Gerald Buck defied a physician’s orders and left his bed to reach the Melbourne cricket ground. He won the walt tying mile championship, then returned to bed until noon before contesting and winning the final.
Miss Lottie Bennett of West Spring Creek was honored at a Friday birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Gary Bennell. Guests competed in games with winners including Miss Barbara Thompson Miss Elizabeth Armitage Cas sius Armitage and Robert Damon. A salad table was served to numerous guests including Elizabeth Armitage Alice Damon and others. Gifts were given to Miss Bennell from friends. Mr and Mrs Robert C Franz of Indiana Pa visited home from Indiana Pa after a week end. Mrs Franz was formerly Miss Ellen Parks of Indiana.
A midwinter Norway themed cookie feature presents two holiday recipes. Berliner Kranze wreaths use orange zest and meringue glaze baked as little wreaths. Norwegian Butter Cookies blend butter sugar eggs vanilla flour cornstarch baking powder for crisp treats. Also includes Sprit Cookies with almond options and cookie press shapes.
The Soviet Union warned of a potential war over naval bases and frontier zones in the Baltic and near Leningrad after accusing Poland of aggression and firing on Russian troops. The Pravda article labeled Poland’s actions as hostile and demanded withdrawal of Polish forces from fortified frontier areas, signaling heightened tensions as Moscow seeks broader influence in Western Europe. Mayor D L Marlure receives autographed royal portrait for St John, N D, to hang in city hall.
An improvised ad-like notice touts Sulphokapse as a “simple, inexpensive” remedy for arthritis. It promises relief after 30 days and offers a money-back guarantee. The text includes garbled names and seeks readers to request a free booklet via a mail solicitation.
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