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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
5
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A silver lame wrap worn by Goreen star Sigrid Gurfe features a snug silhouette with a shaped band and hand mocking detailing. The design flares at the hem with a full length balloon sleeve, showcasing a cinched waist and striking silhouette.
Fall inspection and the district convention of the Women's Relief Corps will be held Friday at the Masonic Hall with J. J. Andrews Corps No. 48 as hostesses. Morning and afternoon sessions, a Grange supper, and a special program are planned. Large delegations expected from seven corps. officers urged to attend and wear white.
The Emanuel Church auxiliary urges all women to fill a box for St Barnabas Home with bed clothes rugs clinic supplies and household necessities to aid inmates. The box will be packed Thursday at 3 pm in the church basement during the auxiliary meeting. attendance and contributions are requested. The article also notes travels and retirements of local residents and upcoming sermons by Rev L L Legiers in Randolph and Clymer.
The Business and Professional Women’s club held an October meeting at Tar Heel’s. A dinner at six preceded a brief business session with rummage sale plans for Friday and Saturday in nine club rooms. A discussion on the Smereysborg dinner in Youngsville followed, to be attended by locals Thursday. Agnes Lynch presided, prizes awarded to Mrs Lawrence Thomas Miss Blanche Loveland and Miss Viva Thomas. The publicity committee Ms Mildred Denton Mrs Walter J Ellis and Mrs Lee Shoemaker organized party arrangements. The November meeting is set for November 6 in the BI B W rooms.
Haight area society notes show residents heading to Tulsa and Fryburg for work and religious events. Travelers include Mr and Mrs Haight with sons Roger and Richard, Rev Carl Heidt, Mr and Mrs Shepard and Mrs Mullen from Watertown, plus many relatives and visitors stopping in Erie, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Union City, and Los Angeles. Local figures like U S Marshal John Dempsey and Rev William J Kuhn are mentioned in transit and social visits amid wedding news and youth travel.
The first parish card party sponsored by St Elizabeths Church Indies will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in St Elizabeths hall. William Spielman chairs the event with committee members Mrs Richard Powers Mrs Stanley Malek Miss Viola Goring Miss Cole and Miss Lillian Murray. A lunch will be served and awards awarded to participants drawing a large turnout of bridge players.
Announcement of the Needlework Guild annual meeting to be held at Mrs. Foster and Davis home at 617 North Center Street on November 6 at 2 30 P M. Directors urged to summon members for garment in gathering and officer elections plus business of the guild.
The Mentor Club met last evening at Mrs. William Myers home on Spring Street with Mrs. Jessie E Newton presiding. The year’s study, Our Relationships With South America, was led by Miss Elizabeth Ranney and next meeting is set for Mrs. G I Bennett’s home on East Smith Street.
Mrs Thomas J Ragon hosted the AMOMAS Readers club at her West Church Street home on Monday afternoon. Eleven members answered roll call with news items. Mrs Whittlesey presented a talk titled Marvels of Plant Life naming the pitcher plant, mushroom, and ruffle plant among others found in North Dakota. Mrs Colegrove will entertain the club at Euclid Street home on October 3.
East street couple Mr. and Mrs. Cassius VanCise announce plans for daughter to wed Alton Late son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Laurie. A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Howard Gates featured cards, games, and lunch for guests including Mrs. A. W. Wiggers, Mrs. D. J. Dempsey, Miss Mildred Haines, Miss Evelyn Wiggers, and others from the city and Columbus, with the bride receiving many gifts.
Mrs Elwood Baccus hosted a birthday gathering at 424 South Center Street last evening. Guests enjoyed Bridge and contests with awards to Mrs Harry ies, Mrs Merle Reynolds, and Verte King, followed by a salad lunch and birthday cake.
Members and friends of the Junior Welfare League hosted a shower for the bride to be at her home on Hast Bone street. An enjoyable evening featured lunch for fourteen members and guests as Mrs. Stillman received many gifts for the group.
Miss Delores Bub of 229 Wright Street entertained eight couples at her home over the weekend in a party honoring Miss Grace Maloney of Pittsburgh. The guests enjoyed dancing and refreshments in a lively social gathering.
A daughter was born Monday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Maurice Porter at their home 322 Tasex Street. Mrs Porter formerly Miss Pearl Webster.
The Corry region marks family milestones and community events. George Grout and the Orcutt family welcome Marian Anius at their East Frederick Street home. The Geiger family observes a Sith wedding anniversary with plans and attendees in Erie and Baltimore. Harvest Dancing party at the Corry Country Club features Mac Moore's band and a lively evening. The Jubilee Singers perform in Erie, and local residents pursue theater, new jobs, and sightseeing as fall activities resume.
A scanned clipping presents a pumpkin cake recipe with ingredients, mixing steps, and baking instructions including alternate pan options. It also includes a raisin sour cream icing method and notes on serving, plus local notices about a school event at Concord and a man named W. I. Jenkins, 92, lineman for the Hell Telephone Company, injured while repairing wires.
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