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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1952
Page
5
Sidney Rappaport, head of a check cashing firm, said two armed men stopped his car at a Brooklyn intersection yesterday and forced him to surrender $10,000. He was left handcuffed to the steering wheel as they fled in broad daylight.
Veteran tenor James Melton will perform at the Chautauqua amphitheatre tonight, presenting a program of operatic arias and songs by Debussy Chopin and others. He will be assisted by Corse Trovillo on piano and has a long career including stage and film work with Warner Brothers. The program includes Beers Handel and melodies from classical and show tunes.
Miss Marjorie Alder and Kenneth Harvey married this afternoon at Erie Church in a ceremony described with vivid community detail. The service featured attendees including local editor and notable townspeople, with remarks noting family ties and a formal reception following the ceremony.
A baby shower was hosted at the McMichael home on Essex Street by Mrs. Alpnolise Dickson and Mrs. Brigs McMichael. Guests included Mrs. Richard McLaughlin, Mrs. Roger Forbes, Miss Judy McMichael, Miss Janet Jackson, and Miss Edith Dewey of Union City.
Concord and Elgin 4-H clubs held a joint meeting at the Community House with members from both groups attending. Mr Burton of State College attended for judging. Cortland Bryant presented color slides as entertainment while Mrs Das and McGray were present with a candied crystal gift from the girls and a purse of money from the boys.
A Lewistown man, Ralph M. Hockenberry, about 60, was killed last night when his automobile collided head on with a tractor trailer on Route 2 in Mullin County. The victim was thrown from the car and suffered severe injuries.
A Holy Name Society gathering drew strong turnout Thursday evening at St. Edward's Hall. The event raised funds and featured a prize pool reportedly totaling over 380 dollars, with attendees including Mrs. Richard Mebaugulin and several named members.
The Hi Neighbor Club met at Cutting Town Hall with eight members present. A plan to hold a luncheon at 40 o'clock and a birthday celebration for Mrs Vernon Humphrey were noted, along with a forthcoming next meeting in September and an annual election.
A Ladies Day event will be held at the Country Club with a luncheon at 4 o clock. Attendees include Mrs Robert Purreston and Mrs Payb Lindlovauek among others with ward announcements to follow.
A family celebration marked the Nth anniversary of Mr Ressler and Mrs Ressler at Kost Mengant street. Guests included Mrs Sadie Downey and Mrs Mary Clark with Carlson and Tessley present, a money gift given to the couple, and grandchildren Magies noted.
Mrs Don Kincaid hosted the bridge club dinner at Cory Country Club last evening. Members met at the Kincaid home on West Coupress Road where Mrs Talvidon Rowe and Mrs Hort Davis assisted. Mrs W Feld announced the next meeting in two weeks.
Members hear reports on Cory laws, Daly Wi Levee and plant deliveries. Attendees discuss Dairymen’s Lease Corporation oversight, committee roles, and future events with 60 attendees present and a next meeting scheduled for Saturday.
Miss Barbara Group of Vern owns property at 85 Pleasant Street and plans to wed William Temple of Weir. Both graduates of Corry Selloy Th School, she works at Aveo Supply and he at Une Ticheau Brothers. No date has been set for the wedding.
A truck driver is jailed in Carthage after allegedly threatening a man to obtain money. The suspect, named in local reports, faced an FBI inquiry and a US Commissioner hearing in Joplin.
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