One veteran of war Fine list passed away
A terse note records the death of a war veteran named in local obituaries. The brief entry notes the passing and pays tribute to the individual’s service, listing no other biographical details.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
5
A terse note records the death of a war veteran named in local obituaries. The brief entry notes the passing and pays tribute to the individual’s service, listing no other biographical details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sight wave run back one with unclear context. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations are readable. Summary focuses on the fragment as a brief item and notes the damaged nature of the source.
Fiber rugs and grass mats are popular yet less durable than carpeting. With seasonal storage, remove all dirt, seal grit from fibers, and sweep or vacuum both sides to prevent fiber wear and prolong life.
The return trip of Mrs. James Hinesett's relatives from a funeral service on Saturday afternoon was postponed a day due to needed medical treatment for Mrs. George Hagaman of Lynchburg Virginia who suffered a fractured rib and minor injuries in a car crash en route. The note also mentions plans for relatives to visit California in December and extends best wishes to local couples on anniversaries.
A Corry Republican Women gathering at J. J. Desmond’s home featured speakers County Chairman Sam Roberts Judge J Druna Walte Deputy Prothonotary Pred Lamberton and Harvey M Wilts with remarks from Waller Peake W W Waterhouse Mrs F S Austin and county leaders N Dell Darling Helet M Sehluroff Mrs McClure Mrs Miles Kitts. Attendees from Erie included Mrs Dell Darling Mrs Orin Walle and Mrs Bess Shea.
Corry Country Club will close the season this Saturday November 1. Directors reappointed at the annual meeting Friday evening will meet before December 1 for next year’s officer elections. Eighty members attended the meeting which followed a fish dinner chaired by H J Sheen. Awards were given including the Women’s President’s Cup to Miss Mary Graham and the Men’s President’s Cup accepted by Mrs W Bragken for her son Robert Horschen. Club Championship Cup was awarded to William Swen for retention this year. Financials showed a 1500 dollar balance to be used for clubhouse repairs and expenses. Destkoye Selo Russia was first European town lit by electricity. Roosevelt portraits in school offices may be framed upon request.
The October social meeting of the Gary Junior Welfare League was held at Tarbell’s inn on the Cory-Union City road with nine members served chicken dinner. The November business meeting will be at Mrs. L. J. Booser’s home at 107 East South.
Nov 1 notes say Toby Tuttle hosts a new show on WLW at 6 p m EST Sunday. America’s Nov 11 Jody Jerk appears along with Jack Brown and Avila. The program features wacky prizes and popular songs. Tuttle occasionally delivers a vocal solo with odd, unusual results.
Members of the Women’s Auxiliary assembled to prepare for a May Fourth tea hosted by Harding School. The event will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock with Mrs. John Boland leading the arrangements and a varied program of play, music, and entertainment planned.
The Readers group met Monday afternoon with hostess Mrs A D Colegrove on Huclid Street. Eleven members answered roll call with miscellaneous items. The program These Women featured readings by Mrs Wills Brown, Mrs Sandburg, Mrs C F McCray, and Mrs Robbins. A social hour followed with a dessert lunch. Mrs Willis Brown of 80 Marion Street will entertain the club on Monday, November 9.
The Parent-Teachers' Association Council presents a "Nutrition for Defense" program at the Junior High on Wednesday evening November 12 at 4 oclock. Erie county nutritionists Miss Helen J. Sellers and Miss Louise Kaylor will lead the demonstration on stretching food dollars, offer samples and recipes, and invite the public to attend. An AP Counsell supper follows at 6:30 p.m. served by the Senior High school cafeteria committee at the Junior High cafeteria.
Two popular donut games for a Halloween party are described. In Donut Dance each girl guards a donut while a partner tries to bite it without using hands, with music by the radio. Donut Rooster Fight pairs two teams. one partner bites the other team’s donut while the other blocks, counting bites to determine the winner.
An automobile manufacturer, with one exception, now runs cars with more space between the rear wheels than the front to provide extra room in the back seat. About 125,000,000 separate shipments are handled annually by railroads.
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