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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
5
A local ad seeks a drafts man to replace a man called for military service. Do not apply if they may be drafted. Miss Frances Weslley returns to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after two weeks with sister Mrs. Florence Youne and other relatives.
Officers of the local Eastern Star chapter attend the district meeting in Erie with sessions through the afternoon ending with a 6 20 PM banquet. Local participants include Mrs Lloyd Stowe Mrs W Stink Houghton Mrs Velma Moore Mrs J W Rickers Mrs William Houghton Mrs M Ray Greene Mrs Harold G Wolfe Mrs Barton F Smith Mrs Richard H Rossbacher and Mrs A Bruce Smith. Afternoon attendees listed include Mrs W M Sandburg Mrs Morris Berkstein Mrs E L Gallagher and Mrs Mae Camr ike.
Wiss Geraldine Martin of Dun lerk NY and Harold Paulson of Port Niagara will dine with Miss Thelma Henry in West South street. Mr and Mrs Ray Rengie Mr and Mrs Robert Reagle and Mrs Lyle Chase visited Kew PA to see Rev and Mrs H F Reagle. Mrs S FR Lines of North Center sheep visits Union friends today. Miss Carrie Gleason of Clymer overnight with Evyaline Gleason enroute to Buffalo. Sam Bowers and mother Mrs W deed of Youngsville with Mrs Re Downey return from weekend. Lydia Daniels leaves for Center ville for a few days. Miss Dorothy Brinker and Dr John Driscoll of Niagara Falls return home after weekend with James MacTnnes. Mrs G A Shea spends today in Union City on business. Miss Lowaine Austin Jett heads to Erie for day on business.
Helen Bindley honored at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mrs Lucile Pitt at Spring Creek. Guests awarded included Mrs Jean Lindsey, Miss Margaret Sandburg, and Mrs Bessie Johnson with additional prizes to Mrs Winifred Johnson and Mrs Mable Kafferini. A buffet luncheon was served and Bindley received sunny gifts.
The marriage of Marie Boehm of Miami Fla to Howard P Kazmpier of Miami was held on September 2 in Port Lauderdale. The Port Lauderdale couple hosted a reception while local D A R members prepare for a Thursday meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs George Davis. Jessie Mason, sister of Mrs. Mason, attends the D A R conference in Erie October 17 for four days at Hotel Lawrence. Local chapter members urged to attend and discuss important matters.
Mrs Fern Aymong was elected president of the Corry Women s Bowling Association at a meeting of Recreation and Talites City League bowlers in the municipal building last evening. Other officers named include Mrs Virginia Collis vice president Mrs Hazel Duminton secretary Mrs Ann Crigg treasurer and Miss Angeline Baressi sergeant at arms Lotta Sprowls Erie state secretary and Sally Strabb Erie state treasurer spoke on the state tournament to be held in Erie this winter. A fairly good turnout of Indy bowlers attended.
Members met at Mrs. C. T. Robbins home on Maple Avenue Northeast for the first meeting of the new club year. Roll call covered summer trips and activities while light refreshments were served. next gathering set for Mrs. C. F. McGray at 216 Fourth Avenue.
An advertisement promises relief from asthma and bronchial coughs without drugs. It claims congested bronchial tubes enable breathing, touts Palmiacol as a quick air passage cleaner, and offers a 40 day trial with 20 doses plus an informational booklet. The offer requires no upfront payment and requests readers to mail for sample materials.
Miss Ruth Becker hosted a dessert bridge party at her West Church Street home for Ellen McEvoy, whose upcoming marriage to Harold Roberts is announced. Prizes went to Mrs. J Frederick Kinley, Miss McEvoy, and Mrs. Grant Gick, with many guests presenting gifts and well wishes.
Sixteen members of the Mentor club enjoyed a tureen dinner at the home of president Mrs. Des s ie K Newton on South Center street. The group discussed this year’s study Which is South America with Mrs E B O Barnes summarizing the work. Current events were reviewed and a pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The United Brethren Ladies Aid Society in Christchurch holds a silver tea this Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Carrie Paybe’s North Center street home. The public and members are invited to attend.
Animempers or the Lucilla Deyo Junior Corps No 6 are asked to be present at 7 elack 24 Masonic Hell Thursday evening. Past de- Partner Director Mrs. Madeleine DeBell of North East Pa and her Grill Instructor will be present to Work out in new drill for the W R district convention which will take place in Corry on October Bot.
Members of Jonathan Lodge No. 85 and North East drill team will attend tonight as arrangements are made for entertaining the installing officers and the North East drill team. An installation ceremony Wednesday October 1 features the drill team exhibition and local officers installation in a formal program.
The Business and Professional Women’s club met last evening at the club rooms in the Horn block. They planned a rummage sale for Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20, with the topic “Our Town’s Business.” A forum was run by the Publicity committee who also served refreshments. committee members were Mrs. Mildred Denton, Mrs. Wyller Ellis and Mrs. Lee Shoemaker.
A corn husking bee was held last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon VanTassel Cory R D 5. About thirty members from two Sunday School classes of the Walled Brethren in Christ church attended and enjoyed the usual beverage and food after the husking.
A jumble of society items details weddings anniversaries and visits from Corry area residents. Notable mentions include Jean Schlaudecker and Francis M. Joyers set to wed at St Marys Church. Mary White of Panama newly married to Ivan Downey. local rehearsals and concerts. and city happenings from road work to bridge tournament plans at Buffalo with Notre Dame and Navy game snippets.
Dorcas class at the Moeshadist church discusses a November event. The annual tea will be hosted at Miss Irene Jordan's home with invited members and families.
A lively recipe narrative promotes a spicy fruity cake fit for church or club events. It details a dense nut laden batter, folding in dates and lemon, with directions for a rich frosting or icing. The write up emphasizes serving with sherbet or ice cream and pairing with a fluffy white tea or other flavors.
The article notes fashion leaders from Chicago New York and Detroit predicting a major hair and coiffure display at the North American Beauty and Fashion Show in Detroit on October 9. It highlights influence from 1860 trends shaping current coiffure styles as presented by guest artists.
The article describes evolving hairstyle trends for fall and winter 1939 40 with upward lines softened by waves and natural textures. It notes natural salt curls or feathered styles, while evening hairdress will be more extreme with rolls curls and decorative touches including bows and artificial towers.
A large appreciative audience from various churches attended the Passion Play at the Methodist church. The program featured still pictures, music, and Beantitaly creaned Weal selections. The event included a young living number near the pyramids and a staged exercise sequence with a comic interlude about hats.
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