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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1940
Page
5
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Esther Barstow Hammand’s Road to Ender, a six year labor, centers on Samuel Parris and witch hunting’s impact, likened to The Ox-Bow Incident. Audubon’s America highlights Peattie’s praise of Audubon’s life, art, and writings, noting his breadth and influence on nature and politics. A survey of The Politicals, The Robber Barons, and The President Makers frames Josephson’s political culture study. Gem of the Prairie by Asbury exposes Chicago’s reform-era vice.
The article notes a long standing custom of imposing a state gasoline tax beginning in 1919 and describes how the policy has evolved with each new government administration.
Mr and Mrs C W Bracken entertained club members last evening at their home on West Pleasant Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs R G Dawson Warren Mr and Mrs Carlton King and Mr and Mrs Harry G Naylor North East and others. Awards were won by Mr Olds and Mrs MacInnes.
H. T. R. Gross recently joined the WLW staff of newscasters after an early aim to be an electrical engineer. He decided against engineering due to tough mathematics and moved into newspaper work, gaining experience at several minor publications before moving into radio and broadcasting multiple times daily on WLW.
A pleasant surprise gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson on West Main Street Youngsville to celebrate their anniversary and Mrs Andersons birthday. Guests included many neighbors and relatives from Jamestown Titusville Corry and surrounding towns who presented gifts and shared a three tier wedding cake decorated with a figure. Various members and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Charles Weaver and the Weavers Clarence and Frank Weaver Fern and Vincent Anderson and many others from Corry and Duatesstown.
About twelve thousand women from the Erie Conference enrolled as charter members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service created to replace former missionary groups. The bishop presided and installed officers at the district meeting held at the Franklin Methodist church. Attendees from Gerry included Mrs. O. J. Robbins and several couples and clergy spouses.
Youth Temperance Council elected new officers with Lyle Bemis re elected president. Edward Ben aink became vice president Miss Caral Woilue secretary and Miss Marjorie Evans treasurer. Directors to be appointed next meeting. Devotional led by Miss Rutt Schuitmen followed by readings music and a social hour.
About thirty members of the Amici Bible class of United Brethren Church met last evening at the East Bratch home of Mr. and Mrs. William Armitage for a business and social gathering. Refreshments followed after routine discussions. Committee members were Mrs Jot Castier, Mrs E V McClinton, and Harold Fish. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs G T Bergman on West Frying Street on 1 November.
Erie Playhouse offers Love From a Stranger as the season second production. The current 25th season marks a Star Anniversary with memberships expected to exceed previous years as weekly patronage grows from nearby towns.
The article notes growing demand for teaching the blind to read and to transfer books into Braille. It mentions hand-copied Braille hooks and embossing by machines, while cautioning workers about pacing with the blind. It highlights call for standard sizes of study aids and specialized readers to aid proliferation.
New officers for the year were Teanne Nivtials president Mary Butlers vice president Jaai Bhulee secretary dad Worls Rivek reporter. The meeting at the home of Mrs D Chapman on West Still street included meal and refreshments served by Mrs Chapman. John WeiWin visiting city staying with his mother Mrs Thoms Kubo and brother Rev William Kulm at West Wayne street.
The Presbyter ian church sewing circle and Indies aid society convened yesterday with good attendance. Much sewing was done and a luncheon dinner followed at noon with Mrs A E Morrison and Mrs Eva Rich in charge. Routine business included the aid society meeting. the luncheon was prepared by a committee led by Mrs Emma Lindquist and others. Mrs Rich and Mrs Lewi plan to entertain the sewing circle on October 24.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Onndlee Teets of Schenectady and Findley Lake Donald E. Fowler took place at the bride’s home in Schenectady. Bridesmaids were Berwyn Teets and Roberta Teets. groomsmen were Robert Fowler and Charles v. nPlante. After a wedding trip to New England and Lake Placid, the couple will reside at 1428 Oswaldritz avenue Schenectady.
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