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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1941
Page
5
The fragmentary notice mentions a regional event in the south with a reference to fatalities. Details are unreadable, but indicates a death tied to a specific location and time. Further readable context is unavailable in the text.
Dr Lillian Gilbreth, 68, one of fewer than 10 women in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, balances an active career with motherhood of 12 children. She and her late husband Frank pioneered industrial engineering, developing model kitchens and time saving devices. She now teaches management at Purdue and notes her husband urged their joint path.
Corry Townend Clut No 1 aims to hold the first public turkey dinner of the season next Tuesday evening September 7 from 5 to 8 in Matesbee Hall LA Tiffany named chairman with Mrs Clarence Mountair in charge of the ati e room. An interesting session will follow the dinner with two visitors to speak.
The Golden Links class of the Methodist church held a social gathering last evening at Mrs. John Piller’s home on North Canter Street. Nine members attended and plans were made for the year’s work with Mrs Fuller assisted by Mrs W E Phillips and Mrs Harl Hasbrouck. They served a dessert. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 14.
The Corry Teachers Association elected officers for 2011 13 with Stanley Anderson as president. Elnora Storer is vice president Ruth Bennett secretary Ruth Dahlstrand treasurer and additional members Virginia Ross Wave Perkins and Mary Adelerton named to scholarship committees.
Mrs. Clarence Lowe hosted a birthday party at her West Pleasant Street home honoring her daughter Marcella Marie Lowe’s second birthday. Attendees included Richard Hasbrouck Alton Laurie Jr Harry Paulson Jr Shirley Rae Hasbrouck Robert Ohrn Lois Daniels and their mothers. Robert Ohrn won a prize as cake and ice cream were served in a yellow and white color scheme.
The Treon Society of St Pauls Lutheran church met at the Hillstrom home on Wright Street. After a short business session the group sewed for the Red Cross and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is planned for September 23 at Rev Wagner’s Park Street home with an invitation to all young women.
The St Edward's Parent Teacher Association met last evening at 7 30 at the school with fifteen attendees. They discussed winter bingo prizes and proceeds to buy books and supplies. plans for the next meeting include a Thanksgiving dinner and a meeting on Tuesday October 5.
Mrs J Kinley hosted a handkerchief shower last evening for Miss Martha Mount who leaves Friday for Morgantown West Virginia to attend the University of West Virginia and Miss Martha Elston who departs next week for Pennsylvania State College. Attending were Martha Hulth Gertrude Crowell Mary Spencer Mary Helen Wells Helen Beckwith Ning Jane Gilbertson Phyllis Lindsay Delores Bub Betty Jane DeHart and guests Miss Louise Mount and Mrs Robert Newell.
Rotary Club members enjoyed a cinema night at the Hole Corry meeting with E J Schaub of Erie presenting highlights from 1940 football games in slow motion and stills. An additional reel featured carnival scenes of races and skating. Guests included Glenn Wood of Cory and J D Curtin of Pittsburgh.
Mr and Mrs E Hawkins entertained at Hotel Corry last evening honoring their nephew Martin Keppel who will soon leave for Charlottesville Virginia to attend the University of Virginia. Twelve guests attended the dinner in his honor.
Corry schools met after class at the library with H. Ly. Offner, dean of Edinboro Teacin fix College, to discuss winter extension classes. Meeting planned for September 23 to coordinate with teachers interested in courses opening online.
The ceremony took place on December 2 1941 in Washington D C. Miss Lory Anna daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Anna of Rogers Mills and Bennett Merritt son of Mr W F Merritt of Warren formerly of Gor attended Warren High School and University of Pittsburgh and Temple University law school respectively. He works in the Department of Justice in Washington D C.
Mrs Joseph Malek entertained at a birthday party at her Franklin home honoring the birth of her son Joan and the second birthday of her daughter Barina. Guests included Ric Pomeroy Sally Dickinson Len Johnson Gwendolyn Kingsley Bobble Cast Margares Meir and many others who received favors.
Cobbs Corners to hold Old Home Day with a morning service and 2:30 afternoon session at Cobbs Corners Church. All welcome to attend, renew acquaintances, and enjoy beverages and homemade treats for children.
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