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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
5
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A compact critique of late releases including Sullivan by Clyde Brion Davis from Farrar Rhinehart. Slavery Times in Kentucky by J W Goleman Jr from University of North Carolina Press. You Can't Go Home Again by Thomas Wolfe. Richelieu by Carl J Burckhardt. The Family by Nina Fedorova. various other titles and authors with brief evaluative notes and publication details.
District Deputy Mars of Erie will install the new officers of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at the regular meeting next Tuesday morning. A social hour will follow the event and a banquet will be served. Attendance is urged.
Corry Lodge No 365 F and A M holds a special Past Masters night next Tuesday with Dr G Merriman of Erie as main speaker. The meeting will honor members Masonry for fifty years, with Merle McIntyre presiding and a chicken dinner served. Various local residents and visitors attend or travel to nearby cities for events and personal trips.
The Song Hit Guild launches a nationwide call for manuscripts at 1619 Broadway New York City with a midnight November 1 1940 deadline. An advisory board led by Paul Whiteman Guy Lombardo Billy Rose and Key Tyser reviews all ages. In under two years 18 unknown writers received credited publications advances and contracts on par with established pros through the Long Hit Guard of New York. Works cited include Can't Get Indiana Off My Mind Holy Smoke I'm on the Verge of a Merge and What Ev'ry Young Girl Should Knew.
A reception honored Rev. H. R. Harris and his family at United Brethren church last evening. More than one hundred attendees heard hymns, readings, and remarks. a porcelain clock gift was presented, and a social hour with refreshments followed the program.
New officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion were elected at the regular meeting on North Center Street. Officers include Mrs. Victor Orn as president and Mrs. Frank Schrader as first vice president. Installations planned for October 11 by the district deputy. A social hour with bingo and refreshments followed, served by Mrs. W. Brooks.
Mrs William Myers hosted the V B B Club on Spring street assisted by Mrs Ruth O Day of Brie. Two tables of bridge were played with prizes going to Mrs Cleve Morton Mrs Eduard Kinley and Mrs John Mooney. Next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Morton's Spring street home.
A recipe style note describes crumbly crust mixed with butter and sherbet, then folded with egg yolks and chilled for hours. Finish with chocolate drizzle or fruit dabs and top with whipped cream for a simple leftover dessert.
Mrs J W Moore entertained last evening honoring Mrs Charles Wil Mams and Mrs Donald Pike of Brie. Bridge was played and a luncheon served. Awards went to Mrs Jessie Mason and Mrs Wil Wams. Other guests included Mrs H L B MacLeas, Mrs Charles Linsty, Mrs Pail Dielsch and Mrs Elmer Shus.
A reception at Columbus hall Sunday afternoon will honor Mr. and Mrs. John Drobneck of Columbus as they observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary. After high mass at St Marys church in Columbus at 10 oclock Sunday morning a reception will be served and they will receive guests through the day. The couple were married on September 29, 1690 and have lived in Columbus for twenty years, formerly from Minnesota.
The report notes Girl Scout Troop 39 meeting in the Presbyterian church gymnasium led by Rosemay Dewey and Martha Thompson. First class patrols passed table-setting exams and prepared a plaque. Plans were made for a bike hike next Saturday, with Mrs. Ray L Stearns leading closing ceremonies in leader Miss Adele McCray's absence.
Paris sent dispatch notes Berlin reports fashion trends reviving 19th century charm. Padded hips rustling skirts decollete gowns echo Robert Pignit's 1840 collection with piquet models and long dinner dresses in crepe satin and wool jersey. A special "Dernier Metro" dining frock in black sequins created for transport constraints.
Miss Phyllis McClintock and Misa Kane Campbell hosted a reception at a West Wayne Street home last evening in honor of Mrs. William Armitage Jr. Guests enjoyed games and a salad and dessert, and the honoree received a number of gifts. Attendees included Misses Helen Bush Olema Henton Norma Jean Ten hutsen Kathryn VanTassel Mary Laurie Mardene Chase Doris Bergman Mildred Davis and Mrs William Armitage Sr.
The messy syrup incident is linked to the new glass container that replaces old tin. The bottle is designed for easy pouring and light enough to be handled by all, reducing spills and tablecloth stains.
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