Fragmented OCR note on names and addresses
Incomplete readable phrases reference a UW cut, a bust, and an address. Mentions a number 3 and a phone speak or tele call. Details are garbled with no clear event, date, or full names available.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1940
Page
5
Incomplete readable phrases reference a UW cut, a bust, and an address. Mentions a number 3 and a phone speak or tele call. Details are garbled with no clear event, date, or full names available.
Readable parts show a fragmentary reference to a person and a possible sports term punt but no clear event date, location, or outcome. The record preserves only scattered words such as Selly and Jelly, with no verifiable context or identities.
Mrs Harold K Powell hosted an informal party Saturday for her son Harold Jr as he turned eight. A theater outing followed by lunch at their North Center Street home brought together Myra Lou Heerlein Col in McClintock Jackie Blatt Curtis eldt Richard Shannon Jamies ightlinger Harry Castrantas Walter Sweet Jr Erkki Rainesalo and Billy Hilyard along with Harold who received several gifts.
A Saturday ceremony at St James Memorial Church in Titusville united Myra Lee Wheeler of Titusville and Frank Payne of Erie. Rev Albert Broadhurst officiated before relatives and friends. The bride is daughter of Captain and Mrs Richard H Lee. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Galvin N Payne and president of the American Metric Co of Erie.
Gail Meredith Lilley, daughter of Elbert Lilley, marries Clarence Willard Irwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Irvin of New Castle, at First Methodist Church Cumberland Md at 2 PM. Bride wore soldier blue noon dress with matching hat and orchid corsage. They plan a wedding trip to Skyline Drive Washington DC Philadelphia and other eastern spots then reside in Meadville where Mr Tryin works for the Pennsylvania motor police.
Corry residents share visits and journeys with friends and relatives across Erie Bradford Jamestown and Meadville. Local families attended funerals hosted extended stays in Meadville and Ridgway while many travelers visited kin in West Hickory West Pleasant Street and Leeper. Attendees included Puller Moore Garrity Harmon Miller Burton Watson and several others with assorted trips to Cleveland Pittsburgh and Butler for family events and hospital stays.
Lt Com Walling of the U S Navy will speak at the Acacia club monthly meeting Tuesday evening at o o clock at the Masorite Temple ab. He will discuss God Bless America and the US Navy. The business meeting will announce nominated officers for the ensuing year. A lunch will be served.
Betty Clarke notes stage stars prefer bright nail polish and lipstick but daily wear should be toned down. A weekly manicure is advised to remove old polish, file and soak nails, scrub, apply remover and oil, then dry each finger and finish with lotion. Also reports several local visits and returns including Rochester and Cleveland trips.
A series of birth announcements lists a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dennis in California on October 12 and other newborns at Corry Hospital and Harrisburg with details of families including Orlane Stroup and Dr. and Mrs. E Butler. The item notes Laur ie York Ersing from New York, saga of a Mountie hopeful, and classified assistance for box inquiries at the Journal office.
Beaverdam folk honor Mr and Mrs Frank Ladd on their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 10 PM at their Beaverdam home. Married October 21 1890 in Amity township by Rev Lucius Markusm, they have lived nearby except two years in West Virginia. Ruby Maynard Ladd is Mrs Ladd's maiden name. They have three children, Gertrude McCray and Charles Ladd of Elgin, and Doris McLean of Wesleyville. Tydd is a nephew by trade. The event drew well wishers from the community.
Paul De Rosay will address the College Woman's Club at Mrs George N Orcutt's home 26 East Predou Street Monday evening October 28 at 730. The talk titled A Word Picture of Fiance Before and After the German Division will cover his experiences in Europe. A book review will be given by Mrs Russell Haag. Hostesses include Mrs Porter Auer and Mrs P Eaton among others.
Miss Tone Williams hosted a Saturday birthday gathering at her Columbus home for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burch and Howard Westley. Fourteen guests attended with cards, visiting, and music. at midnight a luncheon followed for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Westley and sons of Frecht Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reed and family of Pleasant Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Bure, Miss Zoe Williams of Corry, and Martin Williams of Columbus.
Mrs George Akar formerly Hael Knowlton was honored last evening at a 7 o'clock dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs F L Heath at 30 Franklin Street. Akar received many beautiful gifts from friends as guests included George Knowlton Carrie Payne A R Tiffany Walter W Alfer and son Rob er and daughter Mrs Tharry D Casey Washington BC, Myra Loit and Miss Marian Heath.
Mercy honored at their home on West Smith street Friday evening by friends and relatives celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary. Mir and Mrs. Pierce were presented with a purse of money and many fine gifts from guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce and family from Meadville and Ray Gontes from Sparland.
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