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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1939
Page
5
The fragmentary text references daily production and barrels, with unclear units and incomplete names. It notes a region south of a producing area and mentions drill activity, hinting at oil or gas output and local industry interest.
Fragmentary text provides few readable details about a local event or incident. Entities and exact actions remain unclear, with no identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates. The fragmentary nature prevents a coherent summary while preserving the minimal readable content.
The Tri-State Sunday School Convention begins in Erie with nightly sessions for three days led by Rev and Mrs Frank M Boyd of California who have served Bible colleges for two decades Delegates from Corry attend the conference The Erie County Sabbath School Association also opens with special music by McCray Methodist church choir and a song service led by Lyle M Chase
Beaverdam Concord Ridge Corry Union City Mc Cray Blain invite all interested in Sun' y Hay School work to join. Community group extends invitation to participate in local project efforts across these areas.
Mrs Joseph G Forney state regent and her board receive honors at a 10 o clock breakfast at Washington Inn Waterford as Fort LeBoeuf Chapter opens the DACR convention in Erie at the Hotel Lawrence from Tuesday October 17 through Friday October 19 Mrs S Donald Wilco regent will represent the Brokenstraw Valley chapter
Miss Mary Jorie Katherine Charles daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Charles Rochester became the bride of Burton Hammond in a Lakeside Rochester ceremony. Attendants wore aqua marine and rose gowns while yellow crysanthemums accented bouquets. After a wedding repast at Sagimore Hotel the couple planned to reside in Rochester as Hammond works at Kodak and Charles is a Corry high school graduate. Various relatives and friends from nearby towns visited pre and post nuptial events as notices of guests and travels filled the page.
A class of four candidates was conferred with the third degree by Mradville Council No. 38 host district in a Sunday ceremony at St Agatha's school. State deputy John Redding led the initiation with attendees from Cory, Meadville, Erie, Sharon and surrounding councils. The event followed a Sunday Mass and included a reception with many local families and visitors.
A vivid fashion preview highlights a very young career woman in a tapestry-tweed checked wool suit with a boxy jacket and eight-gore skirt. A Peter Pan velveteen collar adds smart contrast as Good Housekeeping showcases this charming ensemble in its September issue.
Mrs Olive Shyehart, formerly Olive Upper, welcomes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Slovan of Shring Street. The family confirms the news from the local hospital where the infant was delivered last week.
Kin of Corry resident Esther Gordon Hopkins wed Wallace J Brown in Chicago on Saturday. The ceremony took place with relatives gathered at the home of Mrs Elma Gordon in Corry and marks a notable family alliance linking Corry and Chicago society.
A social event is planned for Thursday at The Seidia School. Attendees are asked to bring a ball of stabbed with their name and provide table service for two. A program is being arranged and a pleasant time is anticipated.
The Junior League hosted a Saturday evening party at the City Country Club with Moore and his orchestra providing music. Dancers performed a program titled Titbery, delighting attendees as the Wellore League committee oversaw the event.
Miss Gerda Belden was honored at a kitchen shower with guests from Corry and Well Springs. The event, hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Armitage, included refreshments and gifts as preparations for her upcoming marriage to Gel Messipey.
The article describes hostess gowns as glamorous for teas. It mentions a peach pink lamie gown with a new silhouette, a velvet pajama in copper, and a worm rose corded fabric gown with square buttons. Notable figures Ann Sheridan and Carole Lombard are noted in respective outfits.
Corry Journal outlines a home service cake recipe by Betty Crickon QMNGHED GUNG with family flavor goals. It details a two chocolate layers cake with coconut cream filling and chocolate butter icing, plus steps for batter, filling, and frosting. The text lists ingredients and instructions, though many words are garbled.
Fall kitchen garden guide covers when to plant spinach and peas and how to prepare soil for winter vegetables. It highlights new spinach varieties praised for flavor and hardiness, advises seed timing, and notes space, rainfall, and soil conditions essential for a productive fall crop.
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