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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
5
A Streetcar rear ended a stalled trolley in a dark tunnel beneath Philadelphia Museum of Art injuring 33 passengers. Fire and police evacuated over 80, transported many to hospitals, route service resumed on Spring Garden Street line after repairs.
A late summer luncheon hosted by Mrs. neve Peck, Mrs. Esther Jones, and Mrs. Wi IT. Gillette gathered eighty friends at the Corry Room of Hotel Corry. Guests from out of town included Mrs. Harry Naylor, Mrs. St. B. McCord, Mrs. Carlton King of North East, and several others. attendees traveled from Philadelphia, Union City, Chevy Chase, and Warren. The event featured a salad menu, a U shaped table arrangement, and place cards, with many guests arriving and departing for visits around the region and forthcoming weddings and gatherings.
One of the season’s largest parties planned for Gomg Country Club members and out of town guests is a holiday affair tomorrow evening. The house committee arranged music for dancing from 9:30 to 1:30, expecting broad membership turnout. Refreshments will be available at the club bar and kitchen, including lunches to be served during party hours.
Miss Barbara Orn was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by sister Mary on East Pleasant Street. Her engagement to Joseph Laraia of Chicago was announced last week. Prizes for recoup were given by Mrs. Robert Marsh and Mrs. Max Chris, with salad rolls cake and coffee served. Attending included Miss Mary Hnatyseyn Mrs. LeRoy Hoyl Miss Mildred Maenel Miss Evelyn Wiggers Miss Leona Holton and Miss Shirley Ohrn.
Mrs. Ray Anderson of Novti Center Street hosted her contract club Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. E. O. Gable. Scoring prizes went to Mrs. H. L. Rowe and Mrs. C. W. Jones. Mrs. B. W. Holt won the special prize and will entertain when the club meets again in two weeks. Anderson served a dessert course after the games.
The Aviation Club party at Lawrence airport clubhouse was a success last evening. Committee members R. H. Ross bacher M. S. Reed and Mrs Matthew Stormes organized hot dogs roast corn and coffee with guests Miss Gail Bramhall of Washington DC and Mr and Mrs J J McManuimen of Evie among out of town attendees.
The Columbus Grangers and families met at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Trisket for a wiener roast. A brief business session outlined a Grange Fair this Fall with needlework garden produce and other farm work to be displayed. Next session set for Wednesday September 1st at the Orange Hall.
A double ring wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Barnes on East Congress Street with Miss Dorothy Rasey of New Castle and Thomas J Messinger of this city. Rev F G Whiteman officiated before about fifty relatives and friends with pink gladioli and fern, a wedding bell, and candles in a bowery setting.
Dorothy Rasey Jr. wed in a home ceremony with Bacher as matron of honor in a grey wool outfit and blue flower tiara. William Durham served as best man. pianist Mrs. Donald Watson and singer Miss Shirley Barnes accompanied. An informal reception followed vows with a buffet supper and a five tier wedding cake. The couple left for a wedding trip to Canada and Buffalo and will reside with Mr. Messinger's parents on return.
The Birthday Club met at Mrs Henry Fosburghs near Cambridge Springs with nine members present. Lyle Shreve won the day prize while Mrs Burton received a token. The group planned to meet again at Mrs Willard Shreves to celebrate Mrs Hemples birthday on September 11.
Government troops reportedly captured Chengteh the capital of Jewol Province with minimal opposition as peace hopes rose over a proposed five man committee to address China’s civil strife. The dispatch from Chinchow said Communist forces withdrew before the advance and Ug general staff listed Marshall as a participant.
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