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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
5
A fragmentary line notes an entry related to Bill Perry, with phrases about romance or beauty. The readable text lacks clear event, date, or context to identify a full story or outcome for a proper summary.
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Fragmentary OCR lists names like Stiestna Rita Reiner Helen Hayes and John A First Reader Scientist. Mentions a church event at the Ferian Church and a stage or concert context possibly titled The Urtny or The Soluimbla. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places with uncertain context. The text references individuals such as Mobley and Milward Vito, a poltry hive, a visit, and a possible event or performance. Details are incomplete and attribution is unclear, leaving the exact incident and locale ambiguous.
A long review digest surveys Sholem Asch's The Nazarene and Lengyel's The Danube, Bret Young's The City of Gold, and multiple historical and literary works. It notes vivid detail, historical context, and strong authorial reputations, highlighting themes from the Gold Rush to Civil War migrations and biographical studies of AUg terms.
A society section item describes the marriage of Gerda Bell em and Cec Messenger of Spring Creek at a decorated Baptist church ceremony. The service featured tunes by Mrs Lloyd Thomas and readings by James Kelman, with a Royal blue wedding dress and pink rose bouquet. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home. both graduates of Curry High, they will reside in Columbus.
Fourteen girls were entertained Friday evening at a party at Mrs Hilieanersh home on West Pleasant street honoring her granddaughter Norma Jean Gleason. Guests enjoyed entertainment and a lunch. favor gifts were given. Attendees included Dorothy Joseph, Dorothy Neff, Phyllis Bond, Nancy Meerdink, Marian Gotting, Colleen Foley, Norma Jean Gleason, Dane Gleason, Marjorie Irwin, Martha Dane Dimick, June Davis, Phyllis Merritt, and Norma Jean Marsh.
The Corry Republican Women's Council opens its fall winter season October 23 at 2:40 PM at Mrs. W. W. Hammond’s home 2% West Frederick Street. President Mrs. Hammond announces plans for the year and invites participation or affiliation. The Corry Council is among 481 clubs in Pennsylvania and members belong to the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women.
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions a New York contest with prize lips and a famed movie star. The text is unclear but implies a promotional event or entertainment feature.
Fragmentary OCR item reports an insured affair in New York during October 97 with unclear details and unreadable names. The readable bits mention percentages and injuries but lack coherent events or identifiable subjects.
Representatives from Women's Relief Corps Albion North East Erie and Meadville attended the district convention hosted by J. J. Andrews No. 49 in the Masonic hall. Morning sessions began at 10 30 with reports from corps and a drill by Corry junior camps. Fifty three members enjoyed a Corry Grange dinner. Mrs Rose Westley received a corsage and Mrs Frank Lillie sang. Department officers included Mrs Prances Cook of Plates Pa and Mrs Florence Wann chaplain with Mrs Madeline Debell of North East as past junior president. The hall featured red white and blue decor.
Thirty-one delegates from District 7 of the Pennsylvania State Nurses association travel to Pittsburgh to attend the seventy seventh convention at the William Penn Hotel. The week opens Tuesday morning October 24 with district officers Miss Alma Troxell, Miss Bertha Whitekettle, and Adelaide J. Perry present at council and committee meetings. Miss Edith Davis will represent the Corry Alumnae and a notable program with many speakers is planned.
Upwards of one hundred members of the Presby terian church attended a congregational dinner at the church last evening sponsored by the New Era club presided by Miss Louise Whiteley. The program included songs by club members, a vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Wood, tum bars by the Harmony Trio and group singing led by Rev. Gilbert T. Boyd. The event was one of the most enjoyable church gatherings in some time.
Mrs Lyle Colby and Dr Mabel Jones hosted a gathering at the former’s home to honor Miss Betty Jane Van Cise who will wed Em bert Earle on November 6. Guests included Mrs George Gordon Miss Jeannette Gertion and others. Games and gifts punctuated the evening followed by a fine lunch.
Missionary Circle met at the home of Mr and Mrs George W Andris 198 East Con ess street for the regular business and social session. Members were asked to donate canned fruits vegetables or foods for the Ruth Smith Home to be left at the Methodist parsonage by Wednesday October 25. Refreshments were served by committee members Miss Antirus Miss Helen Jones and Miss Loks Met.
A marriage ceremony took place at 10 o clock this morning at the Christian and Missionary parsonage conducted by Rev Gordon Abrams. Miss Lavina Durkin, of Brie, married Howard Burrows, of Tituwille, with attendants being friends of the couple. The newlyweds will reside in inerle where the groom is employed by the Pennsylvania state highway department.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Jamies Maynard of North Main Street Union City. Mrs Maynard was formerly Miss Vivien Alfred.
A lively guide for hosting a Halloween gathering with playful foods and décor. It features Waldorf Salad served in hollowed red apples, Porcupine Sandwiches, Pigs in Blankets, and a spooky Jack O’Lantern centerpiece, plus daredevil desserts like Apricot Parfait and Orange Surprise.
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