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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
5
President Roosevelt reaffirms commitment to peace in a speech interrupted by applause and jokes, noting the risk of weakness inviting attack. He admits the address borders on political lines but pledges to use all power to keep the nation free from war and to prevent conflict reaching American shores.
The Columbus Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year at the school with Mrs. Paul Clark presiding. Thoms Roelofs spoke on this year’s encampment of Company A. a business session announced that PTA cookbooks may be ordered at the upcoming school fair on September 21. Refreshment committee members served ice cream and cake.
The first Fall meeting of the Eastern Star was held after a thirteen dinner served by a committee of seven members. Sixty members and their husbands attended as plans were made for an autumn tea on Friday evening October 9 with Mrs Harald Wolfe presiding as Worthy Matron.
The Parents Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop No 70 met at the Lutheran church with thirteen members and seven visitors. Program included group singing led by John Freno and a talk by district commissioner Robert Whittier plus an accordion solo by John Miller. Future plans feature a corn roast at Roy Swart’s home.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs Charles on North Center Street last afternoon with twenty five members present. Mrs Alpert Lymn served refreshments after the session. Plans were made for a rummage sale early in October. The group will meet again on Wednesday October 9.
Mr and Mrs L. K. Hixson entertained at a birthday surprise party for Donald DeJean held at their Parkestew residence. A chicken dinner was served for twelve guests and the evening was spent in visiting. The group presented Mr. DeJean with a token of appreciation.
Local workers of the N. F. Ames Company hosted a party at Mrs Wilbur Mykestou s home on East Main street. Guests enjoyed card games and a luncheon as they honored Mrs Blakeslee and presented a gift.
Erie County Council of Parent Teacher Associations schedules a meeting at Summit Centre on Wednesday September 18 at 10. An afternoon session covers citizenship in the making with Dr R Be Schmidt discussing children and heart disease. Mrs RV Marble will attend.
Chevrolet dealers from Meadville Jamestown North East Cambridge Springs Union City and nearby areas attended a meeting at Hotel Corry last evening. The 1941 Chevrolet was discussed and pictures of the model were shown.
Mrs Chorley Stewart hosted a meeting for the Altensthe Circle at her East Pleasant Street home. An agenda included a planned Red Grass project and a three o clock welcome with light fare for members.
A newborn is reported at Corry hospital yesterday afternoon with Mr aid Mes and Mrs Higgins named among those present. Donald Higgins of West Pre Brick Steel is listed, with Mrs Higgins formerly Fligabette Torklan.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Parkins of Warren visited the city last evening. Mrs Parkins attended the Eastern Line meeting with Mrs 8 Limes of Patrview visiting Selendy for several days.
Nelson Gaye, NBC announcer on Manhattan at Midnight, reports a new plane purchase planned for June. The item marks a shift in access to air time and travel for the network’s entertainment team.
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