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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references a state topic but leaves key details unclear and several words unreadable. The readable portion notes a general context without a specific event, date, or named entities to anchor a precise summary.
The readable text mentions a bill and references to Roosevelt and administration actions. It suggests concerns over a wartime or economic measure, with partial phrases about control or regulation and a legislative context. The garbled OCR limits confidence but indicates ongoing political debate and legislative action.
Feature on Virginia Gildersleeve, dean of Barnard College and head of Wellesley for 30 years, detailing her role in founding the International Federation of University Women and advocating female education as a route to peace. The interview covers her views on gender roles, education for security, and efforts to involve women and men in global harmony. Plans for 1941-42 PTA activities at Fairview are also noted.
United Brethren Ladies Aid Society held an all day meeting yesterday at the church. Eight een members attended and at noon enjoyed a tureen dinner. Those who served the dinner were Miss Agnes Rupp, Mrs. Charles Keppel, Mrs. Dah Culver and Mrs. John Banks. Business and devotional sessions were held and the afternoon was spent in quilting.
The first Washington School PTA meeting of the year took place Thursday afternoon at 3 20. Mrs Wave Perkins led devotions and songs with Mrs B S Stinney as accompanist. President Mrs Stanley Nichols called the business session which voted to send the president and secretary Mrs Merle Amy to the Northwestern PTA group meeting in Warren in October. A prize of one dollar was set for the room with the highest membership percentage. The program featured two musical selections Colette and On the Tee by Beverly Ralscher Patsy Skinner performed Aunt Melissa's Beau and Lost Tommy, and Margaret Hook played Shall We Gather At The River. Stanley B Anderson spoke on the Lyceum Course. Homemade under was served by a committee headed by Mrs Nichols and including Mrs Lawrence McCray Mrs Amy and Mrs Walter Pields.
Mrs Dorr Clark entertained members of her five hundred club last evening at her home. Prizes were won by Mrs Walter McElroy Mrs William Johnson Jr Mrs Edward Jerome and Mrs Jon Sheehan. A salze lunch was served. Attending were Mrs Marshall Hughes M Arthur Pitts and Mrs Merle Stee. Next meeting will be at Mrs Sha’s home next Thursday evening.
A yesterday afternoon dinner party at Mrs J R Tiffany's South Center street home honored Mrs George Padmore. Guests sang hymns led by Mrs Albert Fay with Keppel Tiffany accompanying, and readings by Mrs Emma Heath. Also present were Mrs Mine Jones and Mrs Margaret Rounds.
Last evening a program of musical selections and a book review was offered by Mrs. Mildred Denton and Mrs. James Wharton with vocal items by Miss Mary Jean Sullivan as part of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No. 35 gathering. Officers served refreshments led by Mrs. Leo Hoylen.Next meeting is Thursday October 2.
The Rehoboth Class of the United Brethren Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Barton Smith Jr with thirty one attendees. Assisting hosts were Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sorenson. A business meeting followed by a social hour and refreshments. The group plans an October meeting on Thursday the 16th.
A list of residents from Dayton Meadville Corry Union City and Kane visit relatives in Erie area for a night Templar dinner at the Masonic Temple. Philadelphia engineer Kingsley DeRosay arrives in Carry for weekend with DeRosny family. Others depart for Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cleveland and Chicago with weathered health and family notes.
A dinner at Tarbell's Inn hosted by Mrs. A. M. Morrison honored bride-elect Dorothy Amy on the eve of her marriage to Alfred Morrison. Attendees included Mrs. Merle Amy, Mrs. Charles Bell, Mrs. William Bell, Mrs. Sarah McMilat, Mrs. Donald Wall, Mrs. Harold Eddy Mors, Walter Windahl, Mrs. Maude Gordon, Miss Jean Scully, Miss Amy, and Mrs. Sarah Bell, among others. The event marked the forthcoming wedding day.
A Club Social gathering honored Mrs Edward St Plewe and Mrs Kent Voges at the home of Mr and Mrs Ross Fleming on Ent Colum bus avenue. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes. The guests of honor received gifts from present attendees including Mrs Juin Danks and others. A luncheon was served as part of the farewell to prepare for their move to Los Angeles California.
Pleasantly surprised Stahley Van Tassel was honored by neighbors and friends at a farewell party hosted at his Corry street home. Mrs Emma Heath spoke for the group thanking him and wishing success as he departs Monday for induction into the U.S. Army.
Crowning of the Queen of the Concords is the feature this evening at North East for the Grape Festival. The ceremony starts at seven and will be in the high school auditorium with Miss Jean Wyn Hom to be crowned. Miss Katherine Selleng, last year’s queen, assists in the program. A musical program has been arranged by the Junior Musicale authority.
The College Women's Club will hold its Pall meeting Monday evening at 6 30 with a dinner party at Tar heels Inn west of Corry. Mrs W A Redmond handles reservations and transport requests should be directed to Miss Ann Baresi. Mr and Mrs H K Powell depart tomorrow for a business trip in Cleveland Ohio.
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