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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1941
Page
5
An unclear description notes a Cadet 20th year ending in confusion and a rash incident. The fragment mentions a piano, a coat, a misstep, and a possible first action, but details are obscured. The piece references a casual approach and a notable event tied to a year and a group.
Local notices capture a Corry area montage of engagements marriages and plans. Frances Baxter to wed Kari Knowles. Kinley Christengen betrothal news. a rectory wedding set for September 20 in Aral city. others announce moves to New York City Fort Meade and Cleveland. Community greetings and clergy transfers noted alongside military promotions and civic happenings.
Delegates from Corry Methodist Church attend the Erie Annual Conference opening at Allegheny College Meadvill e with Rev. Jamies H Striughn presiding and speakers Rev. Charles T Greer and Rev. Willam P Tolley. Sessions run through Sunday evening. Also note a Sunday supper emergency food tip and a brief local social item about Miss Pearl Holter visiting in Dulon City.
The Professional Women’s Club held its first meeting of the year in the club rooms with seventeen members attending. Officers were appointed, and emphasis was placed on greater city involvement. The club votes to continue caring for the Corry Hospital nursery and to donate to the Mead Park project. Monthly chairwoman Agnes Lynch and Mary Higgins served refreshments and announced a corn roast at Mead Park on September 22, weather permitting. rain moves meeting to lab rooms.
Well known Culmer residents Mr and Mrs John Neckers were honored with a large reception in their golden anniversary week. About 600 guests attended as gifts and flowers were exchanged. The event featured gold rings from their children and greetings from relatives across cities including Jamestown and Washington.
Corry Hospital Auxiliary outlined a style show and card party for Monday evening September 29 at the Corry Country Club. Sponsors include F C Chapin and Sons The Nast Company and The Helen Shoppe with prizes and refreshments. New members Mrs L W Coons Mrs Milton Zakeneck and Mrs Walter Scott were welcomed and purchases reported for sheets dishes bedside tables a stretcher and operating room part.
The first joint fall meeting of the Women’s Society for Christian Service was held last evening at the Methodist church with a tureen dinner for members and families. Mrs. Stanley Wichels led devotionals. Mrs. Irving Young planned the program. Mrs. Leland Johnston read The Power of the Woman in the Church. Miss Gertrude Johnson played a piano solo. Three girls reported on New Wilmington camp activities, and a December church bazaar was planned. Members will attend the WSC conference at Trinity Church in Oil City next week.
Mr and Mrs Ray E Shreve announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Dean to Gene Ray Miller of Union City. The ceremony was held at a Winchester Virginia Baptist church on August 30 with a wedding trip through Virginia Maryland West Virginia and Ohio. The couple will reside in Union City where Miller works at a Chevrolet Garage and Mrs Miller serves as secretary at Raymond Manufacturing in Corry.
A son named Clark Pelton was born September 3 in Heston Pa to Mr and Mrs Albert E McLean of Washington N J. Mrs McLean formerly Florinell Starr of Jor.
Mrs Whittlesey entertained nine Readers Club members yesterday afternoon at her West Circle Street home. Attendees enjoyed socializing and refreshments in a pleasant, neighborly gathering.
Corry Junior Welfare League members surprised Mrs. Kowalski with a housewarming at her new Gould Street home. A regular meeting followed planning a Findley Lake picnic. The group presented gifts and refreshments were served.
A crisp open faced or double deck sandwich using sliced tomatoes spread with ham relish and butter mixed with mayonnaise. This simple, flavorful filing suggests ready to assemble on Wickes bread for a fresh lunch option.
The Garden Club of Spring Creek plans a flower show and tea at the Community building Thursday afternoon and evening this week. All residents are invited to attend or display cut flowers. Mr and Mrs Jack Short and son Bobbie of Port Ewen NY visit Mrs Short’s parents on Wright Street.
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