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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1940
Page
5
A damaged OCR line suggests a hospital involved incident with a safety pin causing an injury. Details unclear but indicates a patient harmed in a medical setting. Entities and exact actions are unreadable.
A fragmented OCR passage notes a local matter involving a group or club, some property or reservation, and a signal or salute reference. It mentions Bilston areas and a poll related event or application process, with unclear speakers or officials and a motor or service term.
The readable fragments mention Jolson style stage bits, references to a performance scene, and scattered terms like portum and sisters. Despite broken text, the notes hint at musical power and stage presence from early 20th century entertainment.
A local cinema in Youngsville presents a screening titled You’re Not So Tough on Monday. The program advertises a classic crime double feature and promises a suspenseful evening for audiences.
A survey of Inglis Fletcher's Raleigh's Eden set in 1765 Albemarle sound and other fall book releases. The review notes Fletcher's breadth and long, detailed pacing, plus praise for the Dictionary of American History and Loyd Griscom's Diplomatically Speaking. It also covers Hugh Young's A Surgeon's Autobiography and Gertrude Atherton's The House of Lee, with brief mentions of Hurricane's Wake Yankee Skipper and McKilway's Gossips.
Crawford County PTA and Crawford Courts Council BLTA announce a Tuesday meeting at East Fairfield Town Hall on the Meadvile Pirb. Program begins 1 PM with a study course on Parent-Teacher Procedure. Lunch served at noon followed by business session. RBhdson and Miss Rebecca Crippen visiting today at 1 PM.
A long, festive gathering at Yekuh Lodge in T. O. F. featured Mrs. George Scunte as chairwoman with an organizing committee and prizes awarded at each table. Winners included Paul Lives and several named community members. Guests and hosts, including Miss Harriet Munn and Mrs. Alma Koford, attended from North East and nearby towns, with bridal and engagement talk interspersed among seasonal visits and city neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Richard Mountain were honored at a home party hosted by Mr and Mrs Mountain at their East Church area home. About thirty guests attended with five card tables in use. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Worl Hasbrouck and Mr John Brougston and Mrs Frank Lillie. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Parker and Mrs Kathryn Blakeslee of Union City.
D. A. Hillstrom spoke on Sweden as guest speaker for the Otterbein Brotherhood of the United Brethren in Christ. The event at West Wayne Street home of V. Meclintock drew about twenty members, followed by a social hour and refreshments organized by the executive committee.
Crowds flock to the Columbus Freehold Community Fair in Spartansburg with horse pulling contests drawing notable participation from Raleigh Van Tassel of Corry and others. The event features ox roast, parade, Corry Band, and various contests. exhibits include cattle, livestock, farm produce, and school work. The fair winds down this evening after a full program of demonstrations, contests, and entertainment.
Mrs. Carl Mitchell of Spring Creek hosted a small gathering for friends at her residence for a September birthday celebration. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ora Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Ww. D. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell of Gowry, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Porter of Bear Lake, Leonard Kibby of Pittsfield, and Sarah Mitchell, Marjorie Gordon, and William Lindeeren of Dunkirk.
Mrs Harvey Crosent and the groom received guests at a reception for Mr and Mrs Crosent at West Frederick steel hosted by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Allen J Crosent. About 150 attendees from nearby towns attended. The couple, formerly Miss Isabelle Huntsinucer, cut the wedding cake as mint dusted punch and fresh garden salad accompanied the refreshments.
A son was born to Mr. apdairs and Arthur Tubbs at Corry Hospital. The parents reside at 730 Bastait Street. The birth announced in local records notes the infant as healthy and welcomed by the family.
Paris dispatch describes the first winter fashion show since the fall of France. Tweed stockings replace silk as worn with new daytime gowns and postwar tweaks. Jeanne Lavin presents 30 models featuring tweed, gold embroidery, and practical travel attire reflecting new Paris life.
Mrs Zoe Nichols of the Indys ready to wear at Montgomery Ward notes a shift toward quieter femininity in fall trends. Silhouettes favor graceful slender lines, side draping, simple coats and dresses, and restrained color with navy and browns. Hats, gloves, and practical handbags reflect refined, timeless taste for the season.
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