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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1939
Page
5
The readable fragments hint at health related matters in pits or wells and possible taps related to the year’s best. Unclear details prevent precise reconstruction, but the text suggests a local health or water issue with mentions of mel, fol, and best year.
Children of the Emmanuel church were feted at a Hallowe en party in the undercroft. Awards for games were won by Bill Hammon Ronald Hardingey Bill Hilyard and Dick Alfred. Cider and doughnuts were served to forty boys and girls. Decorations matched the Halloween season and the event was led by a committee headed by William Matthews.
Miss Mary Higgins hosted a reunion gathering of the former C N H Club at her Grand Street residence. Fifteen guests attended including Mrs Bess Wingerter Mrs Arthur Schneider and Mrs Ruth O Day of Brie. A come as you are format featured awards won by Mrs Morence Hannan and Mrs Kathryn Mooney followed by a buffet supper. Moyers attention use the Classified Want Ads Dial 48 034 tf
Mrs. Frank S. Austin will lead Gerry women to the Erie County Federation of Women's Clubs Fall meeting in Erie Wednesday. The event opens at 10 am with a luncheon to follow at 12:30. Speakers include Mrs. Jatin D. Gill of Montgomery County and Mrs. Harry R. Wilson of Clarion, both noted in state and international relations and civic work.
The Brokenstray Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution schedules an Americanization program for Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Dr and Mrs W W Graham on West Frederick Street Miss Bess Merrick leads the program with assistance from Mrs Horton J Davis Mrs Foster E Davis and Mrs J E B Young Dyes will be accepted at this meeting for the ensuing year.
The Readers met at Mrs. J. A. Williamson's home on North Center street for a regular Monday afternoon session. Fourteen ladies attended as experiences were shared during roll call. Miss M Lena Mather presented a prepared paper on Hallowe'en origins and customs to enthusiastic reception. Refreshments were served during social hour, with seasonally themed decorations. The next meeting is set for November 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs FB Sullivan on West Pleasant Street.
Spencer Community Ladies Aid Society sponsors a silver tea Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs O R Crowell 162 West Smith Street Those not cited are asked to bring sand Witches
The Spring Creek Congregational church hosts a fundraising evening next Thursday at 8 o clock. The program features orchestra, music, vocal solos and readings to raise funds for workers who painted the church. A silver offering will be received.
Mrs Charles Wood hosted a regular Db club meeting at her home on Concord Street. Awards for cards went to Mrs Merle Besson and Mrs Oliver Brown. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs Melvin Schramling, Mrs Albert Hill, Mrs Merle Dodd, Mrs Leslie Dod, Mrs Hiram Brewer, and others.
Carlton V King seeks one elect ive term as Erie County Register of Wills. Since January 1938 he has dispatched a deputy to swear witnesses and file administration papers where travel is a hardship, at no cost to taxpayers. He emphasizes service and asks voters for support on November 8.
George Hoestner returns from a Cleveland wedding trip and visits in town with Robert Wilson and Miss Gertrude Gaffney as Lynn DeJean travels toward Warren Pa. C G Bossemyer visits Hast Smith shest and leaves for Philadelphia. The New Mississippi Bridge at Greenville will be completed in July 1840 with over 1000 workers on a $447000 structure rising 198 feet above the river.
Advertising copy describes using Va-tra-nol in each nostril to relieve nasal congestion at night. It claims rapid breathing relief and better sleep, with a secondary note praising Vicks Yatro-nol for comfort tonight.
The altar boys of St Elizabeth’s organized a Halloween party at St Elizabeth’s Hall on West Pleasant Street at 8 o’clock. A beef dinner was served followed by games and refreshments. Attendees included Donated Bochemer Richard Giatoma Frank Waschek William Shietris Edward Progar Earl Sperry George Sperry Blair Hajec Stanley Hajec Joseph Magnardini Albert Magnardini Casimir Bogniak and others.
The Chapmans welcomed Woolworth employees and their spouses to a Halloween party at West Smith home. The decor fit the season, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Fern Aymong and Mrs. Chapman for best costumes. Games music and refreshments concluded the evening.
Mrs Joseph Jungfleisch, of 146 Mathelveel, at Corry Hospital, a daughter born last evening. Mrs Jungfleisch was formerly Kathryn Chapin. Mrs Ralph Findley, of Clymer, N Y, also had a daughter last evening at Corry Hospital, Mrs Findley formerly Esther Ross.
A readable collage reports on local Corry events and people including RO T C announcements at Pitt, marriage rumors, a car inspection issue, moonlit flights by Lawrence Airport, pet adoption appeals, a notable death in Hope Arkansas, and social events. The item ends noting Missouri auto license tags for 1940 go on sale early to fund state retirement costs.
A political advertisement explains municipal budgets as the people’s money, detailing that the 1939 budget totals 87 779.08 with about 10 579.14 to cover prior deficits. It argues balance and funds raised mainly through real estate taxes and department fees, highlighting Richard R Powers as a local graduate and longtime resident.
A nostalgic guide extols cranberries as all American, detailing playful uses from cocktails to desserts. It describes cranberry juice cocktails, sauces, puddings, and festive molds, with recipe glimpses and a call to request more recipes from Betty Craelee at the newspaper.
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