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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
5
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Fragmentary notes discuss a progress program led by a figure referenced as Pres Erie. The text mentions work toward departure or transition and ties to steel, with unclear wording about aims, timelines, and a future phase. Entities are uncertain, but the piece signals progression and anticipated steps.
Mrs. Prank G Whiteley and Mrs. Floyd Johnson hosted a refined dinner at the White Street home last evening for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Adams newly married. Guests included fellow Crystal Tee and Coal Company employees and their families, with gifts presented to the honored pair.
A fashion writer profiles Mrs Bere Bowser in Manhattan who markets a CP color personality assessment. Her approach matches skin, eyes, and hair to color cards, using mirror views to suggest wearables and home decor. She claims most people can improve mood and self-image by choosing the right tint.
Bowser built a color based business from art study and color charts. She learned physics from her husband the plumber and used Maxell technology insights to guide clients on hue and lighting. Her life includes a runaway marriage at 18, Paris work, and becoming a pioneering American woman in home lighting and color consulting.
Newlyweds are feted as Mr and Mrs G W Trewin are honored by eighty eight relatives and friends at a Corry R D 1 home reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Elbert Lilley. Mrs Ruth Dowhey and Miss Rees Merrick visit Erie on business. music and lunch served. gifts presented.
Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 35 sponsored a social evening with eight bridge and five hundred tables. Prizes went to Mrs Harold Burgnon Mrs Floyd Black and Mrs Anderson. A salad lunch followed, organized by chairwoman Mrs P G Wood and committee members including Mrs Mary Murray and Miss Ruth Powers.
Mrs Oscar Colburn of West Frederick Street led an O F S club gathering at her home with two five hundred tables ready. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Quinlisk and Mrs Ross Mead. Refreshments were served. The group planned a meeting at Mrs Ross Pehlman's home on North Center Street in two weeks.
Thirty members of the Rebekah Helping Hand Club met yesterday afternoon in TO. O. P. hall for the regular meeting. At the close of the afternoon, Mrs. John Ohrn, Mrs. Dorr Clark and Mrs. Carl Gustaf 40H served refreshments.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Unite Brethren parish met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Charles Springstead on East Wayne street. A short business meeting was held and the afternoon was spent quilting with cookies and tea served by Mrs. Springstead and Mrs. Ing Bush.
Thirty seven parents teachers and friends of the Washington P T A met at the school for the regular meeting. Mrs Lawrence McCray president presented a report on the recent P T A convention. The program included play Table Conversation reading and Longfellow history by Mary Lou McCray. Refreshments were provided by a committee headed by Mrs C Aymong Gerry Lines W Clark and L Vanderhoot. Room four won the banner. The study club will meet Thursday evening with Mrs Q F Crowell of West Smith street.
Members of Court Conception No 35 Catholic Daughters of America will attend a birthday dinner at Cambridge Springs on Sunday evening October 27, held at Hotel Bartlett by Cour Columbia No 3 Meadville. Several from Corry plan to attend.
A daughter born this morning at Sorry hospital to Mr and Mrs Herbert Loveland of Cleveland. Loveland formerly Verene. A daughter born yesterday afternoon at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs Albert Gilbert of Elle Street.
In Erie today Gerry area attendees gathered for the funeral service honoring Mrs. Joseph Nehil. Many relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Darrow Mrs Reta Dearborn Mrs Gertrude Darrow and Mr and Mrs Elton Darrow traveled to pay respects.
Members of the Parent Teachers Association met at Mine School for a tureen dinner and business session. Plans for a fundraiser and equipment purchase were discussed, with a joint meeting set for Friday. A play titled Elmer directed by Lowe Edwards featured Robert Hurlbert as Elmer with a large cast and announcer Jean Mould.
St Edward's Hall hosts a Halloween dance on Halloween eve October 30 with Fr Edward's school Rev Arthur Leon in charge arrangements. Public invited. Dancing begins at 9 o'clock and lasts until 1 9 20 a.m. with music by Freddie Wimners and his orchestra.
Lt Comm Walling will speak to the College Women’s group at the home of Mrs George M Orcutt in Lincoln. He will discuss the U.S. Navy and its plans, promising a detailed and engaging talk for attendees Monday evening at 1 40 o’clock.
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