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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1941
Page
5
An unnamed soldier from Sicily loses two feet in combat and returns home to rehabilitation. The report notes medical care, family support, and community gratitude as he begins recovery. His unit’s veterans association plans a welcome event.
John Selby reviews George Dangerfield Victoria's Heir educating Edward VII as a readable, sharp study and entertaining as a novel. The piece surveys Mary Graham Bonner Arkansas guidebook and Baltimore on the Chesapeake by Hamilton Owens, Havana Manana travel writing, and W Somerset Maugham Ashenden and Strictly Personal editions, noting their tone and implications for readers.
At 437 South Center Street a birthday surprise for Mrs. Adelia Gifford was held Thursday evening. A lunch was served and Mrs. Gifford received gifts and cards. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Neckers and granddaughter Carol, plus extended family from Clymer NY including Nyckers, Bemnink, Dam toll Jr, and Ecrens families.
The September Otterbein Brotherhood meeting at the United Brethren church was held at Arch Patton's White Street home with fourteen members and four visitors. Rev Charles Molnigre of Youngsville spoke on the text from First Samuel four, urging courage and strength. An executive committee served refreshments later in the evening.
Miss Florence Danielson Tillie Nystrom and Margaret Hughes of Warren hosted a dinner at Pittsfield Inn Thursday evening for bride-elect Inez Shell. Afterward guests were entertained at Miss Schramling's home in Columbus.
Feature on home style meals for cold days including Meat Pinwheels made with hamburger and biscene dough, Macaroni Scramble with onions celery and tomato, Veal Curry with veal shoulder and paprika, plus baked pudding and gingerbread. Also notes a travel account titled Strictly Personal covering 1939 1940 events and a trip from Cap Perrat to LaGuardia.
Fashion editor Helen Forrigt Hall notes a refined suit trend with best fabrics chosen for shape retention. Monochrome tones, Near East inspired colors, and subtle draping define the season, while designers like Sophie Gimbel introduce tailored jackets and innovative seaming to sculpt the silhouette.
Oil City Pa September 20 Mrs C Davis of Union City was elected president of the Women s Society of Christian Service of the Erie Methodist Conference at a two day meeting. New officers included vice president Mrs Harry Markle secretary and treasurer named from several towns. Delegates totaling about 200 attended the event.
Members of the Presbyterian Sunqgy School LC class enjoyed a wiener and marshmallow roast last evening at Mead Park. Attendees included Misses Betty Lundy Ruth Lawson Daullce Anderson Marilyn Haight Jane Taylor Margaret Spencer and the teacher served as chaperone.
A sweet coffee cake topping features honey along with pecans and chopped raisins in equal portions. Apply this mixture before baking for a grand, glossy top during the coffee wake.
A cordial afternoon visit occurred yesterday between Mr and Mrs Kenneth Miles of Pittsfield FR D and a guest, previously Vena Woodard, marking a social acknowledgment in the community records.
The monthly Chevrolet truck meeting convened at Hotel Corry last evening led by J B Grunkshaw Buffalo zone radio manager. Twenty two dealers and truck managers attended the event the best showing since these meetings began a year ago with representatives from Warren Jamestown Predoms Dunkirk Zrie Meadville Panama Union City and Corry. A pickup truck converted to a wrecker was demonstrated and plans for the 194% Chevrolet truck announcement were discussed with attendees voting the gathering profitable and enjoyable.
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