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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

5

Masquerade Party Held by Rebels Lounging at Russell Home

Thirty members of the Rebels lounge enjoyed a masquerade party hosted by Mr and Mrs Peter Russell on East Congress street. The Halloween themed event featured clever costumes with prizes for originality won by Mrs Oscar Rite Mrs Cora Raymond and Mrs Fred Hoenes. Games yielded awards for Mrs Myrtle Kightlinger and Mrs Wesley Seamens, and refreshments and Halloween favors concluded the evening.

Rebekahs Rebels Peter Russell East Congress Street Oscarrite Cora Raymond Fred Hoenes Myrtle Kightlinger Wesley Seamens Hallowe'en

Millions Can't Buy Good Health at 50 Cents

Thompson's Borsoma Tablets are advertised to stimulate kidney action and increase urinary secretion to reduce headaches, dray spells, and a miserable down feeling. The ad also promotes Golden Lax Tablets, priced at 5 cents per bottle, for constipation relief.

Thompson

Miss Gerda Belden Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Gerda Belden, soon to wed Cecil Messinger at the Baptist church, received honors at a linen shower hosted by Miss Mardie Chase. Awards for the evening went to Miss Mildred Anderson and Miss Belden. guests enjoyed salad and dessert as many gifted her with practical items. The guest list included Elizabeth Armitage of Spring Creek, Crystal Adams, Elsie Lindberg of Garter Hill, Dorothy Amy, Margaret Anderson, Mildred Anderson, Betty Braley,Mardline Chase, Mildred Haenel, and Evelyn Wiggers.

Gerda Belden Cecil Messinger Baptist Church Mardite Chsse Mildred Anderson Miss Belden Miss Chase Margaret Anderson Belden Elizabeth Armitage Spring Creek Crystal Adams Elsie Lindberg Garter Hill Dorothy Amy Betty Braley Mardline Chage Mildred Haenel Evelyn Wiggers

Dorcas Class Hosts Halloween Party At Methodist Church

Dorcas Sunday School class members from the Methodist church enjoyed a Halloween gathering starting with a treasure hunt and moving to the YMCA A. C. A. rooms on First avenue decorated for the season. An entertaining play accompanied games and fellowship. Hosts included Mrs. E C Reneau Mrs T W Whitehead Mrs V M Anderson Mrs M McIntyre Mrs Lawrence Eisenman and Mrs R G Barnes. Food featured sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee during a pleasant social period.

Bss Dorcas Methodist Church YM. C. A First Avenue E. C. Reneau T. W. Whitehead V. M. Anderson M McIntyre Lawrence Eisenman R. G. Barnes

Mary and Martha Class Hosts Halloween Themed Meeting

The Mary and Martha Glass of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoot's home on North Center Street for a Halloween party with twenty attendees. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Ross G Fehrman and Miss Marion Smith. Mrs. Harold Patterson led devotions and Mrs. W G Cox, president, presided. Plans to sponsor the church congregational supper in November were made and several committees named. Mrs. Leroy Dickinson presented a games program with awards won by Mrs. Clare Capwell and Mrs. Harry Spicer. Refreshments followed the gathering.

Mary Martha Martha Glass Presbyterian Church Ralph Vanderhoot North Center Street Ross G. Fehrman Marion Smith Harald Patterson W. GC. Cox Presbyterian Church Congregational Leroy Dickinson Clare Capwell Harry Spicer

Eva Kimmy Weds Melvin Vanderhoof in Clymer Nuptials

Eva Kimmy daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Klasch of Corry RD 1 and Melvin Vanderhoof of this city wed at 8 oclock in the home of Rev J Whippo Clymer New York area officiants say vows. The couple plans to reside in Corry RD 1 where the groom is employed by the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation.

Fairview PTA Serves Fine Baked Ham Dinner

Fairview school PTA hosted a baked ham dinner last evening from 5 20 to 7, serving about 120 people. The event raised a good sum with Mrs Banton Smith as general chair and PTA officers and teachers assisting. Jones Republicans sweep Scranton ballots in municipal primaries with four Joneses on the general ballot and two defeated.

Virginia Fairview School Banton Smith C. S. Wallace PTA William Halfast Alfred Haenel Fern Duke Leon Brown Lester Denison George Bond Pour Jones Scranton Jones Boys Joneses

Local Folklore Returns Miss Sally Thompson Home

Reader catches up with social news as Miss Sally Thompson returns to Meadville from a visit with her grandparents on Frankfin street. Several others noted in town after trips to New York City Wellsville and Cassadaga while Mrs. Southwomb and Mrs. Ames head home from a New York stay for Corry Jamestown Manufacturing.

Sally Thompson Meadville George Thompson Frank Fin Street George Thomp Son, Jr J. ,E. Wilcox Alice Marie Wellsville Sarah Grayino New ‘York City Mary Josephine R. F. Brennan Chicago Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Southwomb FW. Ames Titusville New York City Neylon Schreckengost B. C. Schreckengost Barnes,Pa John Potocki Jett Bune John Loyd Robert Gloria Rae Cassadaga Cloyt Maude Ingle Corinne Dean Warren

Rummage Sale Plans discussed by Alathian Society

Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Alathian Society at the Methodist church covered plans for a rummage sale sponsored by Trwst Weel. Hostesses for the gathering were Mrs S Robbins, Mrs Hastings, and Mrs W Le Marsh.

Alathian Society Methodist Church S. Robbins Hastings W. le Marsh

D A R Conference Opens in Erie Today

The Pennsylvania State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens today in Erie. Local Brokenstraw Valley members attending yesterday’s sessions include Mrs. Donald Wilcox, Mrs. Howard Loveland, Mrs. Jessie Newton, Mrs. Elton Simmons, Mrs. James McInnes, Mrs. Genevieve Johnson, Miss Emma Linseoul, Mrs. Horio J. Davis, Mrs. Foster E. Davis and Miss Harriet Montagu.

Pennsylvania the Daughters of the Daughters of the American Revolution Erie Brokenstraw Valley Donald Wilcox Howard Loveland Jessie Newton Elton Simmons James McInnes Genevieve Johnson Emma Linseoul Horio J. Davis Foster E. Davis Harriet Montagu

Mrs Gerald Bagley Honor Given by Parkhurst and Mins

Ann Baressi hosted an evening at 318 Hast Smith Street in Mrs Gerald Bagley’s honor. Fourteen local teachers attended with games and visiting. Eva Kepler and Stanley Anderson won awards while gifts and a delightful lunch were shared.

Parkhurst Mins Ann Baressi Gerald Bagley Hast Smith Street Eva Kepler Stanley Anderson

Mrs A G Stillman Honored by Friends at Bridge Night

Mrs A G Stillman a recent bride was entertained by twelve guests at her home on Franklin Street. Bridges games awarded Mrs M F Coyle, Mrs Boyd R Parker, and Miss Vetta J King. prizes, a gift for An Early Bird and a two course dinner with wedding cake. Pink rose buds and pink white decor featured. gifts given to the honoree, nee Thelma A King.

Catholic Daughters of America Troop 2 Social Gathering

A Junior Troop 2 meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Jeanette Barsol. The Social gathering featured games and quilting. refreshments were served to Misses Josephine Valelis Evy Vialevi Mary LaMachio Marie De Mauri and counsellor Miss Ann Baressi.

District Missionary Meeting at Edinboro

Members of the Missionary Society of the local Presbyterian church attended a district meeting at Edinboro on Wednesday. Local attendees included Mrs. F. E. Whittlesey, Mrs. G. W. Waggoner, Mrs. J. W. Rickers, Miss Lotta Bonsteel, Mrs. E. Burlingame, Mrs. Cora Crippen, Mrs. McCray, and Mrs. R. Lewis. Morning and afternoon sessions were held with a luncheon at noon. Speakers included Mrs. Prescott of Albuquerque New Mexico and Mrs. Alter of Wattsburg on missionary literature, Mr. McDowell, a member of the Erie Neighborhood House, and Mrs. J. H. Cruickshank of North Warren, president of the association.

Edinboro Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Missionary Societies F. E. Whittlesey G. W. Waggoner J. W. Rickers Lotta Bonsteel E. Burlingame Cora Crippen McCray R. Lewis

Richardses Welcome Ellen Frances At Hamot Hospital

A daughter Ellen Frances weighing 6 pounds was born Monday at Hamot Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ernest Richards of Corry RD 4. Mrs Richards was formerly Doris Haskell. Adversity is a greater teacher than charity.

Ellen Frances Hamot Hospital Gb Brie Ernest Richards Corry R. D

Vegetable Meat Loaf And Surprise Pancakes From Commons Cookery

A recipe passage outlines vegetable meat loaf using spinach carrots tomatoes and beef with bread crumbs and mashed vegetables, baked in a water bath, served with parsley and cream sauce or other meats. It also includes Surprise Pancakes made from onions potatoes carrots and spinach with eggs flour baking powder and seasonings, fried until golden and served hot with simple sauce.

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