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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1940
Page
5
The readable bits describe a formation with miles and nighttime travel in a distant place, mentioning a stop at a bay or bay city. It appears as a rough travel fragment with missing names and dates, making precise details uncertain.
Dottings note marriages anniversaries residents moving to new addresses and welcomes. Bruce Banks and wife moved to Erie where he works for State Highway Department. DeRosay family arrived from Paris and rented Miller home on North Center Street. Anniversaries celebrated for A G Stillman and Harold Roberts couples. Rev Gilbert L Boyd united Lillian Connell and Myron Cadwallader Jr. in Titusville. Cavities collection at Corry High with Rudy Bennett displaying thirty kinds. Nine Raymond company girls plan New York World's Fair visit. Louise Brown enters Wykeham Rise to continue studies. Ol eivia Henton takes position at Stella Shoppe. Mrs Harvey Loveland celebrated birthday with relatives from several cities. Skylar opening at Erie Playhouse in final week. Kate Smith broadcast referenced with new film Rocky. Bob Chester to perform at Rainbow Gardens Friday. Inez Met susker home displayed glamorous wardrobe. Rev B J Feeney family moved from Oil City to Erie. Marriage of Shuma Martin to John J Rice reported. Party at Union City noted. Carty hospital superintendent Miss Bower returns after illness.
Northwest District Women's Auxiliary and Mothers' club prepare for a Thursday morning October 17 meeting here with local hosts. More than fifty ladies from Ol Cuy Franklin Titusville and Warren expected. luncheon at 1 pm led by Mrs J Donald Watson and Mrs Toa Miller. state secretary Mrs Philo C Dix to speak.
Virginia Hajec daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hajec Corry R D 2 wed Kenyon Gretzler son of Mrs Chester Thompson Buffalo at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Silver Creek Friday morning October 4 1937 Rev E J O Connor performed ceremony Attendants Miss Georgia Gretzler and Mr Chester Thompson They plan a short wedding trip and reside at 36 West Columbus Ave The bride a St Edwards School 1937 graduate Gretzler employed by Raymond Manufacturing Co.
Mrs. C Blanchard Mrs. Glenn Stearns and Miss Violet Raeke led the October gathering of the Business and Professional Women's club in live cub rooms of the Horn block last night. The program featured articles on Yes We Have Fifth Columnists and Voting Intelligently. Refreshments followed.
MP and Mrs Olin B Simmons hosted Ten Zip lab members on West Pleasant last eve ning. After a brief meeting guests enjoyed cards contests and a dessert luncheon with attendees including Mr and Mrs Allan May Mr and Mrs Paul M Brynolison Mr and Mrs C G B Chase and Mr and Mrs William Gould. The next meeting is set for two weeks at the Brynolison home on West Washington street.
Mrs A Sandburg hosted the Readers first Fall meeting with Mrs FE Whittlesey Mrs F B Sullivan and Mrs A F McCray assisting Reminiscences filled roll call and afternoon visiting The club plans to meet again next Monday at Mrs G F McGray s home on Fourth Avenue Cosk spinach with the water clinging after washing Do not overcook
Miss Helen Trisket entertained thirty eight lady employees of the Raymond company east Columbus last evening at 8 at Cabin In The Pines honoring her cousin Mrs Edwin Windahl nee Miss Trisket recent belle. Cards were enjoyed prizes won by Mrs Sidney Geertson and Miss Iva Webber. A lunch was served and Mrs Windahl was presented with miscellaneous gifts.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board convened for an oftlock dinner last evening with H Lawrence Davison as chair. Directors present included J B Dahlstrand Walter Sweet D A Hillstrom G T Bergman C S Wallace and Adjutant Jones Welfare and financial reports were read and actions taken. Hillstrom commended Adjutant and Mrs Jones for their work. Davison plans two committees to meet Major and Mrs Barris district commanders during their October 20 visit. Margaret Speaks soprano from Vision program will advise at Ohio State University’s Music Council Table during a Vocational Information conference. she will join as undergraduate and previously directed the girls’ glee club. She will assist students seeking professional guidance.
Berlin and London endured heavy air raids as German fighters clashed with British defenses. Berlin reported at least 95 deaths with higher toll feared, while London faced rolling attacks on traffic points and industries. German losses were admitted to include 13 aircraft downed. British hospitals and warehouses suffered damage along with several apartment blocks.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sorry hospital launched the annual Donation Work yesterday afternoon. Donations of market fruits vegetables staples groceries or money will be received through Saturday at the hospital or by calling 112. volunteers will collect.
Miss Virginia Loveland hosted a bridal party at her East Main Street home last evening honoring Miss Dorothea Brockman whose marriage to Kenneth Bock will take place later this month. Guests enjoyed games and gifts were presented to the honoree in a miscellaneous shower.
The Mentor Club held its first dinner meeting of the season last evening at Mrs. Jessie K Newtons home on Scoth Center street. Seventeen members were served at 6 30 oclock after which roll call reviews were shared. President Mrs D A Hillstrom welcomed everyone and Mrs Wave Perkins read two articles Architects of Ideas and Nicolaus Copernicus. Committee members were Mrs Frank Wilcox chairman Mrs S Donald Wilcox Mrs B R Donaldson and Mrs E Barnes. The next meeting will be October 21 with Miss Louise Williams as host.
A chaotic reminiscence recalls a social gathering at Jean’s house where guests, including Piottankavon Tiesto and Cindy’s Assoy, share jokes and fashion ideas. A kitchen scene describes cream puffs and a recipe, ending with instructions to bake and fill the pastries.
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