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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
5
Dr N Troy Gillette delivered a detailed critique of socialized medicine before twenty two Kiwanis members and two guests at Hotel Corny. He argued the plan’s compulsory reach in any state or city and noted its unsatisfactory track in European trials. A committee was formed to plan a forthcoming minstrel show.
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren in Christ held a Thursday meeting at Mrs John Westley's Elk Street home with thirty members and eleven visitors. Mrs Hugh Mosher led devotionals and business. Mrs Leon VanTassel directed a program on Toward a World Christian Community. Afterward, a tea with assorted sandwiches and tea was served by a committee.
Leading representatives of the Women's Christian Temperance Union units will attend the two day Erie convention on September 19 and 20. Mayor Frank E. Hepler Mrs P S Austin president of Joons Woman's Club Frank G Whiteley of the Golden Rule club and schools Superintendent Ralph S Dewey will extend greetings. Rev Perry I Maines and Rev Gilbert L Boyd will speak along with others from out of town. Mrs Blaine H F Gifford of Erie will conduct the sessions starting Tuesday morning with Mrs Gifford as president.
The Opportunity club of the Presbyterian church will hold a tureen dinner Monday evening in the church parlors. The committee includes Mrs Walter Auer Mrs Nellie Merker and the VY. W. Graham. Each guest brings a tareen and table service. An enjoyable musical program is planned and members are urged to attend.
Mrs Catherine Nagle entertained eight members of the Friendship Club at her Railroad Street home. After a business meeting Elia Blakestoe spoke of items from her trip to the New York World's Fair. The afternoon ended with visiting, fancy work, and a salad luncheon. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs John Couragen on Liberty Street in two weeks.
The Junior Welfare League announces a charity card party at St. Elizabeth's Hall on Wednesday evening September 27. Committees are finalizing plans for an enjoyable event open to the public. Also noted: Robert Jewell and Paul Taylor head to Albion College with Christis Hudson. Robert Nichols returns from New York City. Miss Jamet McMahon departs for Troy, Pa., after visiting East Smithsirest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Raymond.
The Rebekah Helping Hand Club held its first meeting at the I F hall with plans for winter work discussed and routine business completed. A contest awarded to Mrs Walter McElroy. Hostesses were Mrs C Auer Mrs John Ohm and Mrs Ira Miller. Next meeting September 38 with Mrs Glen Eldred Mrs Harold Jewell and Ms ER Johnson hosting.
Mr and Mrs Frederick W Miller of 495 East Pleasants street were honored at a surprise party hosted by relatives and friends from Olymer. The event celebrated their 26 cent marriage with a shower style gathering, gifts, and money. Guests included the Lookenhouse family, Mrs Myrile Tenhutsen, Mrs Jenple Wiggers, Mr and Mrs don Seals and family, Mr and Mrs Marvin Schruts, and others. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served.
Mrs Ernest A Hook will address the morning services at West Spring Creek burly west Sunday and also speak at the Harbor Hall community church evening service. Both worship settings will run as usual despite the absence of Rey Hupi who leads the evangelistic group.
A September reunion event at a club featured tables themed to golf tennis baseball football sailing and fishing with hosts and prizes. Desserts included an 18 label ed frosted cake and toothpick chocolate decorations shaped like sports equipment. A white cake recipe for a 8 by 12 inch pan and decorative cookie suggestions accompanied the feast.
The Pittsburgh market shows mixed demand with apples steady and potatoes firm. Livestock prices shift unevenly with steers and cows varying, hogs down, and lambs and calves showing modest gains amid overall unsettled trading across regional exchanges.
The Pennsylvania National Guard plans to grow to a total of 16000 citizen soldiers, an increase of 3000 over the current strength. It is unclear if the local company will gain personnel. Major General Edward Martin says the state increase aims to reach top peace strength, not a full peacetime quota.
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