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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

5

Fragmentary OCR Entry From 3A Section

An incomplete OCR line mentions three items and a ring fragment. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. The brief notes an event or object but lacks explicit actions or context to define a full summary.

Fragmented OCR: Local Toll Revenue Figures Misread

Readable fragments show toll revenue numbers and tolls from a local authority. Names, dates, and precise figures are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a transportation toll update.

Rebekahs Re-elect Present Noble Grand

Rebekahs re elected Mrs Wesley Seamens as noble grand of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at last evening’s meeting in the hall. Other officers named for the next six months include Mrs George Besson vice grand Mrs George Alum financial secretary Mrs John Olun recording secretary Mrs Harvey Loveland treasurer and Mrs Mar Carnicke trustee. Installation ceremonies will be held.

Rebekahs Wesley Seamens Franklin Rebekah Lodge George Besson George Alum John Olun Harvey Loveland Aly ‘Mar Carnicke

Local Social News Highlights Among Corry Residents

After Tuesday evening events Mrs. John Chen Mrs. Peter Russell and Mrs. J. Sedgewick served refreshments. Miss Peggy Clark who is employed here will teach Friday morning for Buffalo where she will attend the marriage of Miss Jean Swanson as maid of honor. She will also attend a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Florence Baccon a recent bride and Miss Clark will return to Corry Monday.

John Chen Peter Russell J. Sedgewick Peggy Clark Buffalo Jean Swanson Iso Florence Baccon Clark Corry Gertrude Johnson Upland Ind Taylor, University Johnson C. A. Johnson West Church Street J. B. Barnes Cleveland Ohto Albert Hasbrouck West Wayne Street Joan Morton J. H. Walters West Pleasant Street Martha Elston Penn State College Miss Elston B. Elston Martin Keppel Charlottesville University of Virginia James Lindy Gilbert Adams F. M. Raymond Taft Smith Street Lawrence Hammond Harry Naylor North East Windsor Can Esther Peck Robert Scarpine N. Y Thomas Maloney Philadelphia Way Yards

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting Recap

A WCTU gathering at Corry R. D. 4 featured a flag salute and pledges, with Mrs. Emma Heath leading devotions and plans for the year. Tea arrangements, refreshments chaired by Mrs. Frank Whiteley, and program chair Mrs. Floyd Johnson were set, with honorary membership encouraged. Numerous members and guests were noted as traveling or studying, including Miss Gertrude Johnson and others returning to colleges and cities.

Mita Fuupo Emu Bosvess Women's Christian Temperance Union Corry R. D Emma Heath Frank Whiteley Floyd Johnson Eve Bech Fred Ross Jonson Georgs. Chase Neil Blackman Ross Central Committee Union Austin Johnson West Wayne Street Heath

Fashion in Wartime England Shrinks to Simple Styles

Report from London describes a shift toward practicality as women face clothing rationing and beauty supply shortages. War work, home duties, and fabric limits push women away from cosmetics and elaborate dress. many repurpose old clothes, plan longwear wardrobes, and adopt simplified, functional outfits as elegance yields to necessity.

England Margaret Bunnellery London Sibmarhy Admiralty Toran Pe Shamipoo France United States Cerain

Corry Teachers Guests of Rotarians at Banquet

Corry Rotarians hosted the Corry teaching system last evening at the annual banquet in Hotel Corry. Over seventy attended with group singing led by Hud Davis and H J Sheen. Vocal selections were performed by Mrs R S Dewey with Mrs Ross Carlisch at the piano and Miss Mary Graham on violin. Leo Gerber principal Otto Township schools spoke on his fifteen months in the Philippines and travels in Asia, stressing defense materials and regional facts. New Rotary members Dr O G McCoy and Wicker J Nigh were introduced along with new Corry teachers.

Corry Hotel Corry Grou Hud Davis H. J. Sheen R. S. Dewey Ross Carlisch Mary Graham Leo Gerber Otto Township Tear Bradtore Gest Philippine Islands Islands Gerber China Japan Philippines United States Rotary Club O. G. McCoy Wicker

Townsend Turkey Dinner Draws 226 Attendees

Townsend Club No. 1 served a turkey dinner last evening from to 7 o'clock, feeding 226 dinners. Music during the meal came from Mrs. Clarence Lowe and Wendell Gage. A lengthy meeting followed with speakers Attorney Thomas B. O'Connor of Erie and George King of Fairview, praising the Townsend Plan.

Townsend Club Clarence Lowe Wendell Gage Thomas B. O'Connor Erie George King Fairview

Lillian Guild Plans Fund Drives for Organ Fund

The Lilian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church outlines plans to raise funds for a new organ console. Events include a rummage sale October 3-4 at Parish Hall, a bazaar December 2-3, and a future two week gathering at Mrs. Berneice Hilyard’s home for a sandwich party.

Lilian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church S. D. Wilcox East Street Hg, Oswalt, Jr James MacTanes M. Alfred Wilcox Alfred Guild Berneice Hilyard Columbus

Bottle washes up with eight letters from oil tanker

Davis found a bottle on the seashore at Harkers Island bearing eight separate notes and mail items. The notes were addressed to women. The eighth note said the bottle had been thrown from an oil tanker thirty days earlier.

Harkers Island W. C Davis

Junior High PTA Plans Year Of Programs And Events

The Junior High School Parent-Teachers’ Association maps the 1941 42 year with September 25 opening, music by William D Knowlton, a tureen dinner in October, safety and highway talk, a January panel on delinquency, a February patriotic festival, March student classroom demonstration, an April health program with folk dances, and a May crowning of the May Queen. A note on travel to Mexico mentions American beverages, calavas content, and avocado emulsions.

PTA Associaton Association William D. Knowlton H. G. Wolfe Lareen Dimner

Saturday Bride Honored at Columbus Party

Mrs Kari Gates and Mrs Gerald Bissell served as hostesses at Mrs Gates home in Columbus for a party honoring Dorothy Amy who will wed Alfred Morrizon Jr this Saturday. Three corsages were placed and awards were won by Miss Wy and Mrs Paul Taylor as a setting of glassware was presented to the bride.

Kari Gates Gerald ‘Bissell Gates Columbus Dorothy Amy Alfred Morrizon, Jr Paul Taylor

Wedding reception features salad and cake with miniature bride and groom

Hostesses served a salad and a dessert Inneh including two wedding cakes with miniature bride and groom toppers. Favors were gumdrops shaped as animals. Guests listed include Mos, We Reede Langhurst, Mrs Richard Nichols, Mrs Fred Haenel, and the Mizxes Betty Jane Duhisivana, Helen Beckwith, Olga Dubrosky, Rachel Grate, and Mrs Gerry Kardeen. Mrs Cleve Morton and daughter Helen Lou visited State College, Pa., on business yesterday.

Mos We Reede Langhurst Richard Nichols Fred Haenel Betty Jane Duhisivana Helen Beckwith Olga Dubrosky Rachel Grate Gerry Kardeen Cleve Morton Helen Lou State College, Pa

Savko Family Welcomes Son at Corry Hospital

A son was born last evening at Corry hospital to Mr and Mrs George Savko of Columbus R D J Mire. Savko formerly Veronica Tox tek.

Corry Hospital George Savko Columbus R. D. J

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