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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1939

Page

5

Gold Star Mothers Honored by VFW Post Dinner

Gold Star mothers were honored at a dinner hosted by Keut Avenie W Thompson Post No 264 and its auxiliary at the VFW home on West Washington street. The event marked the 49th anniversary of the VFW and featured a program with prayers, speeches, solos, and group singing. Gifts were presented to the Gold Star mothers.

Keut Avenie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars West Washington Street Vv. FP. W. I VFW Marlo Amy Gold Star Olin W. Bracken Ralph Walling Merrill Lillie God Bless America James Sullivan Paul Quinlisk Ladies Auxiliary

Roberta Lorraine McElroy Birthday Party Fetes Feathered Guests

Mrs Walter McElroy hosted a birthday party for Roberta Lorraine McElroy with several families and mothers attending from afternoon until 4 30. Roberta received many gifts as the afternoon featured ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs Hugh Mackinhaupt Janet Rae and others with children.

Roberta McElroy Walter McElroy Roberta Lorraine Roberta McElroy Hugh Mackinhaupt Janet Rae A.V. Cochran Sandra Lee Walter Purdy Carlton Theodore Swanson Jerry Edward Jerome Judith Ann Charles Wood Charles, Jr Margaret Ann Edwin Borstorff Beverly Vennis Follett Bobby Bill Wayne Skinner Wayne Edward Joseph Adsit Donna Jean Rosa Watson

Miss Ellen McEvoy Honored at Concord Street Party

A Concord Street gathering honored Miss Ellen McEvoy whose upcoming marriage to Harold Roberts was noted. Twelve guests played bridge with awards going to Miss Ant McEvoy of Buffalo and Mrs. Kenneth Jackson. A reception snack followed and a gift was presented to Miss McEvoy.

Re. Wubtu Jer Howe Concord Street Ellen McEvoy Harold Roberts Ant McEvoy Buffalo, N. Y Kenneth Jackson

O F B Club Social at Wehr Street Home

Miss Ethel Matthews entertained O F B Club members at a new Wehr Street home last evening honoring Mrs. George Kinley and Mrs. Oscar Colburn for their birthdays. Five Hundred dollars in prizes were won, with Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs Ralph Vanderhoff among winners. A salad and dessert service followed, highlighted by a birthday cake. Attending were Mrs. Ross Fehlman, Mrs. Henry Decker, Mrs. Ross Mead, Mrs. Kinley, Mrs. Colburn, Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. Vanderhoff.

O. F Ethel Matthews O F Wehr Street George Kinley Oscar Colburn Dickinson Ralph Vanderhoff Finch Ross G. Fehlman Henry Decker Ross Mead Kinley Colburn Vanderhoff

N. W. C. Club Holds Regular Session and Games

The N. W. C. Club met at Miss Alta Maude Paule's home with president presiding. Awards went to Martha Kuzma Gladys Trisket and Helen Casler. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for October 12 at Miss Helen Hoye's home with Trisket as assistant hostess.

Alta Maude Pauleher Martha Kuzma Gladys Trisket Helen Casler Gectober Helen Hoye Trisket

Donation Tea at Convent Raises Funds for Sisters of Mercy

A good sized crowd attended a tea last evening from 7 to 9 at the Convent on First Avenue for the Sisters of Mercy. Sponsored by Court Conception No 35 Catholic Daughters of America, the event was led by Mrs P G Wood Mrs Raymond Sandburg and Mrs Leo C Hoylen. Tea coffee and cookies were served.

Mirst Age' Nut Sisters of Mercy Court Conception No. 35 Joe America Mra P. G. Wood Raymond Sandburg Leo C. Hoylen Goffe

Birth Notice: Daughter Born at Cony Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at Cony Hospital to Mr MTS, HowATa Tarben, of FHS Avenue, and Mrs Turnen, formerly Miss Evelyn Turner. The family name appears to be Clark, of (Curry HR. 1. 2).

Cony Hospital Mts Howata Tarben Fhs Avenue Turnen Evelyn Turner Conny Hospital Mr. and Clark Curry

Kiwanis Club 4-H Roundup Planned and New Members Joined

At the Corry Kiwanis weekly dinner at Hotel Corry new members 4WO Hewamempers Lt Paul S Weed and Kiam Frye were welcomed. Plans announced for a 4-H bool at Rotary in October and the 4-H pig club roundup set for Saturday September 30. BL Shoop showed railroad slide depictions. Grow singing led by Kenneth Bogardus. Mia Calton Chaffee at the piano. Twenty members and ten guests attended.

BL Shoop United States Grow Kenneth C. Bogardus File Orchestra Mia Calton Chaffee Tio

Washington P T A In First Session

The first Washington Parent-Teachers Association meeting of the year was held Thursday afternoon at the legion hall with members present. Room four won the attendance banner. Mrs Lawrence McCray, president, conducted the session. Dr Garson of Titusville spoke on foot care for children. Refreshments were served by Mrs McCray, Mrs A Laysor, Mr Harold Ralischer, and Mr Stanley Henton.

Washington P. T. A Washington Parert-Teachers' Association Legelionl Lawrence McCray Garson Harold Ralischer Stanley Henton

Iron pyrite known as fool's gold in ore

The mineral iron pyrite or fool's gold is a sulfur iron compound used in making sulphuric acid. It can be distinguished by the odor of sulfur when heated, indicating its composition of sulfur and iron.

West Smith Center Hosts Afternoon Party for Visitors

Mrs B C Reneau and Mrs I W Rickars hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at the former’s West Smith street home. Honoree OL Raluesale, recently back from a European trip, and Mrs I Nobile joined the social event. Hosts served refreshments after an enjoyable afternoon.

B.C. Reneau Rickars West Smith Cevet OL Raluesale Nobile Yefreslmeris

Rehoboth Class Meets at Church

The Rehoboth class of the United Brethren in Christ church met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Westley on Elk Street Following a brief business meeting a social period was in charge of Richard Huebirth and John Torey Later Mrs Westley assisted by Mrs Richard Hubub served refreshments The next meeting will be held in the dorm at a Halloween party

Bridge Club Sheehan John Sheela Spring Street Alien Corbin A. V. Cochran William Johnson Walter McElroy Marshall Hughes United Brethreh Christ Church John Westley Richard Huebbut John Torey Westley Richard Hubub

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at United Brethren Church

The Ladies Aid of United Brethren in Christ met at Walter Keppel’s home with twenty six members, led by Mrs H M Danks. Devotions by Mrs Job Banks, business items included fundraising for Quincy Orphanage and Needlework Guild. A “white elephant” party provided merriment. Mrs Dan Culver to host a future event with a guessing contest.

Ladies Aid Society of U. B Ladies Aid He United Brethren In Christ Church Mat Whi Walter Keppel Fist Bond Sirest H .M Danks Job Banks Yarlols Quincy Needlework Guild Dan Culver

Baptists Ladies Aid Society Hears Evangelist Talk

The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mr and Mrs Barton Smith on West Pleasant. Rev Dan McNally and Charvis conducted evangelism and gave an interesting talk to members. A tureen dinner and a devotional period followed the business session. Supper was served to all members.

Baptist Ladies Aid Group Jet Dan McNally Baptists Ladies Aid Society Barton Smith West Pleasant

Boutwell-Lewis Nuptials Recorded In Early Afternoon Ceremony

The wedding took place Friday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs D Tant Lewis. Rev Allen Waugugnety officiated with Rev. Lynn Boutwell and Gayle Beutwell among guests. Attendants included Mbewe Dagebier Mins Ata Lewis and others. reception followed. The bride Mrs Boutwell is Corry High School 1948 graduate. the groom from Cony Hilln. Local attendees from Spartansburg Corry and nearby areas joined the celebration.

Phursfay D. Tant Lewis Mbewe Dagebier Mins Ata Lewis Goel Gayle Beutwell Lynn Boutiwell Cony L -Allen Bounwell Corry High School Btoom Cony Hilln Lewis Bouttwell Troy ‘Thacker Voss Velma and Gerry Spartansburg Lewin Sexton Belle McCray Corry Trene Lewis Delany Lewis Sigh

Markets Stock By United Press Pittsburugh

United Press reports varied market notes from Pittsburgh and New York on Sept 24. Cattle, dairy, and grain futures show mixed but steady to higher tones with supply shifts and price ranges noted for beef, butter, eggs, and poultry. Major industrial and railroad stocks edge higher while several large firms sustain gains amid market activity across commodities and equities.

Gabbaye Steuily Perna Fuel Saul Danisi Tyne Don Moe Colorado Lely Dnaka SA Maine Cobblers Oho Kalas Swevi Pateoes Sutahl Ain Salalile Shuep New York Weberphan Pittsburgh Jet United Press New Work Anaved Leveguhwly Hensirket Baxiy Bet American Smnelters Amurteay Annan Atlantic Retinin Aubirn Bethlehem Steel ‘Beaux Avia Nortwin Pacife Paramount Poeu Rauito So Socony Vaewim Sisacaie OLN Hauebakey Tevated Corp US Steel Warner Bros Westinghouse Woolworth Yellow Truck Coungstowvh S Ae N.Y Curb Nera Supply Arkansas Gas Carnegie Medals Cities Serview Anne Ely

Boost in Milk Prices for Ice Cream and Butter

Pittsburgh September 22 The Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission resumed hearings as proposed milk price hikes appear likely. Class C milk for ice cream would rise by 15 cents per hundred pounds and class 3 milk for butter by 4 cents per hundred pounds, supported by the Greater Pittsburgh Milk Dealers Association. Concurrently notes mention that about a quarter of the nation’s population is enrolled in schools and colleges.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylsvani Milk Control Commission Greater Pittsburgh Milk , Dealers’ Association

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