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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
8
Creek Oct 18 news notes carry obituaries for Mrs Brummelstica and Mrs Feing. Kin announce funeral details in Clymer with services at 1:30 and burial at Holland cemetery. Reports on local deaths, hospital stays, and community updates across Clymer and nearby towns. garden club officers elected, and members attend meetings with social events and quilting plans.
Corry teachers have joined a nonprofit hospital service plan organized by the Corry hospital. The Hospital Service Association records show teacher groups forming in many communities where the movement operates, continuing a trend from the original group of teachers.
Shirley Boese, a 17 year old Chicago girl, has moved to her paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boese after conflicts with her divorced parents. She protests the move and says she does not want to leave her city friends or area.
The October 2008 library lab sponsored a party for high school students celebrating 7th, 11th and 9th graders with book character costumes, JAG refreshments, and a transfer of pupils from French Creek School No. 2. New members include Robert Davis and Helen Sweet from the 6th grade, along with several others, as the club welcomes 7th and 8th graders.
The Clymer Grange met in regular session Friday evening at Grange Hall with Worthy Master Sar Schriles presiding. Mrs T J Neckerk gave a report on Pomotia Grange and Sarah Schrues spoke on Peace. Vivian Velma Bing performed a vocal duet Soldiers and a bunshite. Niobe Grange members attended and presented third and fourth degrees for eight candidates. Lunch was served to about fifty members and guests. Mr Alfred Newhouse and family visited Rochester relatives over the weekend.
The Chipmunk Hunting Club held its annual hunt on Monday October 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lepters. Weather was good for hunting with captains reporting many game caught. Winners included Harold Legters James TerHaken Edward Conk and John Legters. The losing side featured Howard Legters Frederick Vander Schinf and Arthur Goggins. One deer almost struck John, and no red squirrels were claimed by Rakie. The evening included tales of the day and kitchen work before plans for next year were set with Mr and Mrs Arthur Goggins invited again.
The Clymer Girl Scouts announce a Tag Day on Tuesday November 7 to raise funds for their quota and upcoming year expenses. Committee members include Mrs. Clifford Kapman Mrs. Alfred Newhouse and Mrs. Earl Storer among others. Local residents and families are urged to support this community service event.
Clymer merchants announce a big Harvest Sale to be stated Friday October seventh. The event is under the Clymer Business Men's Club and features a 920 prize drawing at 8 15 p m on October 28. Shoppers sign entries in store boxes. prizes drawn throughout the sale week and a special broadsheet ad will run next week.
The Fidelis Class met at Mrs. Carlyle Neckeys home with Mink Vander Schaal presiding over worship and business. Plans were set to make sixty four Christmas cards and sew toys for Christ gifts with a later meeting Nov 6 at Mrs. Vander Schouf’s to assemble items.
Mrs. Lee Jacobs and Mrs. Clifford Kooman led P T A delegates at the regional convention in Jamestown New York. The program featured Mrs Avery Pratt presiding singing led by Mrs Aya Garenson talks by Rev Felix Hanson and Mrs Francis Blake plus a reading of the 3939 40 platform. A luncheon fashion show directed by Mrs Nell Sleek followed.
Victor Surday School class held a Friday meeting at Mrs Laverne Vrooman home with election of officers. Officers elected: President Michel Beckerink, vice president Melvin Ruslink, secretary Eleanor Crostutt, treasurer Ivan Heslink, entertainment committee Mary Vioothan Roger Thompson and Le on Cady. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dy Son and Mr and Mrs Willigin Huslink. after games a lunch was served.
Mrs Jemle Dameoll of East Main street broke her ankle Wednesday while aiding her husband who had a prior stroke. Dr Williams treated her fracture. Friends from Buffalo and nearby towns helped care for the Dameoll family as others joined Girl Scout training classes at City Hall. Attendance included Misses Irene Ton, Allee Whitney, and Ruby Brown, with leaders Miss Margaret Gaitiseh and guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie T. Gaitiseh. A steady stream of visitors from Jamestown and nearby areas visited Mrs Cornelius Huslint h and family, while Mr and Mrs Will Weber and grandson Junior Mitchelle of Stowe called on Mr and Mrs Henry Grayink. Local church activity and community visits continued through the week with various residents and relatives in attendance.
Church services listed across several congregations include Morning Worship at Abbe Reformed Church at 10 30 Rev Geyters to preach Sunday School at noon Junior and Senior groups meet in afternoon sessions with topics such as Disadvantages of Life in the City and Getting Along With our Associates. Wednesday and Thursday prayer meetings announced with various hosts and leaders.
The Ladies Mission Society of the Clymer met with Mrs. Clarence Liglaty in North Clymer Thursday afternoon. Business opened with prayer, plans for Christmas gifts were approved, and $15 was voted for MISS Clam Catburm's salary. The group sewed towels for the Mission Box, and a shower was held for Mrs. Tysex with many gifts. Several local social notes follow, including a motor trip to Allegheny National Forest and various visits to friends in nearby towns.
The Rebekahs held a regular meeting Friday evening with about seventy five guests from Sherman, Findley Like, Panama, Lakewood, Corry, Youngsville, Sykarr Grove, Whits Flats, and Westfield. Officers including Jennie Brown and Nelle Queraveld were installed, and plans were made for a Halloween party at the next gathering. The Clymier lodge provided supper and refreshments.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church announces a bazaar on Tuesday October 24 at 2 PM in the church parlors. Dinner will be served from 5:30 PM onward. All are invited. Note the date change from October 20 to October 24.
A youth group plans an evening meeting to discuss citizenship and eligibility for participation. Sponsors promise a style series and outreach through local venues, with invited attendees and potential subjects urged to attend for guidance and deliberation.
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