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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
5
Tokyo government calls a general election for January 1 with 466 seats in the House of Representatives. Newspapers anticipate about 1900 more candidates and broader policy debate as the campaign begins.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Robinson of 222 East Smith street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Ruth Robinson to William Landis Hall, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Donald Hall of 131 Street. No wedding date set. Dorothy Ruth is a Corry High School graduate, class of 1947, and employed at Corry Bakery. William Hall also graduated from local high school and works at Firestone Store.
Audrey Devine daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lamb of 334 Engle street and Warren Engle son of Mrs Mabel Brown of Warren and Frank Engle of Jamestown were married at 11 oclock Christmas morning. The Rev R R Merriwson officiated at the double ring ceremony at the bride's home. The bride wore aqua metallic crepe with black accessories and red rose and white pompon corsage. Maid of honor was Miss Jon Lamb in gray taffeta with yellow bud corsage. Best man was Charles Wetmore. A wedding dinner followed and the couple planned a short honeymoon before residing on R D 1 Bear Lake. Mrs Engle is a Cory High School graduate and a switchboard operator at the Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp. Engle served four years in the Army with service in the European theater and is a farmer. Relatives from out of town attended.
Engagement announced this morning between Miss Donna Reed of Erie and Mr Richard Emerson of Mion City. The bride is a Corry High School 1945 graduate and is employed at Eide Infant Home in Erie. The groom, a 1948 Cox Senior High School graduate, served three years in the Army Air Force, including two years in the Pacific, and was discharged recently.
Mr and Mrs Floryan Gibas of R D 1 Erie announce the engagement of their elder daughter Genevieve to Harry Slomski son of Mr and Mrs Alex Slomski of 603 Wasi plan for the wedding following a Christmas dinner at home. Genevieve a 1942 graduate of Charity Senior High School attended Edinboro Stove Teachers College and Hamot Hospital School of Nursing, now on Hamot staff. Slomski a graduate of Academy High School Erie and Alliance Technical Institute Cambridge Springs, studies mortuary science in Pittsburgh after three years Army service, with two years in Bavaria. No date has been set for the wedding.
Pepsin removes stains from eggs milk ice cream meat juice blood perspiration and other substances. Start with alkaline wash such as 210 soda then dampen the soot and apply lukewarm water and powdered pepsin. Let stand an hour keep damp then sponge and rinse. or dissolve one teaspoon pepsin in one cup warm water to treat the stain.
A daughter was born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ralph Alford of 132 West Wayne Street on Friday evening. Mrs Alford is the former Ruby Thorns. A son was born at Curry Hospital last evening to Mr and Mrs Soward Chambers of North Clymes.
Barbara Proctor engaged to be married to Ward A Brumagin of Wattsburg. Proctor, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Proctor of Highs, graduated Cory Senter High School 1946 and works at Raymond Mig Company. Brumagin, son of Bernard E Brumagin of Ma, graduated Warlebure Zieh School 1948 and works at Atlas Construction in Erie while managing Wattsburg Skating Rink. He served 32 months in the Marine Corps with 24 months in the Pacific Theatre. No wedding date set.
New York fashion poll by the New York Dress Institute lists Mrs William Paley as the top dressed woman of 1948. The selection reflects editors and designers choosing ten women noted for simplicity and style. Others named include Mrs Milicent Rogers Mrs Andre Embiricoi Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Mrs William Randolph Hearst Jr among several social luminaries.
Mr and Mrs Heraeri Carroll of 300 Delaware Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with nineteen relatives gathering at the Carroll home. A bingo game, sandwiches, pickles, salad, cake and beverages were served. The miniature bride and groom cake, made by Mrs. Carroll’s niece Mrs Charles Page, was displayed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Michael Zupon, John Drabneck Sr, Mr and Mrs Page and families, and Mr and Mrs Michael Dinkivek and families of Columbus.
Engagement announced for Miss Mary Loy Me Gray to Joseph Brisina son of Mrs Connie Frisia. Miss McCray is a senior at Roxvbacher High School class of 1947, recently married into the Navy Reserve. Mr Prisina is a graduate of Tidiaute High School 1845, served 30 months in the Navy during World War II, and is a professional baseball player.
North est avenue announces the engagement of Eleanor Kovach and Keith Orn. Details describe a Christmas family party and home arrangements at 339 Basi Place Street. Mrs Betasoi Meh and Kelli Orn are mentioned. Both attend local schools and colleges, with Dr BR Mosier offices noted.
The marriage of Miry Emnie Gales of Beir Lake and Howard Spieve of Webster Ohio took place at Wooster on December. The Rev Theodore Mayer, pastor of the Methodist Church, performed the ceremony. Mr and Mrs Spieve will reside in Wooster where Mr Spieve is employed at the Hospital.
Independence December report states President Truman is drafting a message to Congress. Secretaries Robs and Goinelly are at the White House, with plans to present the final form after consultations in Washington. A high political figure is expected to attend the event while tensions between factions continue.
A Christmas cabin tragedy left four dead from monoxide poisoning. Victims include Dr Sehuedi, 29, of Santa Barbara. Messon, Tommy. Andrew. Judy, eight. and Isaobel, 64, of River Forest. Bodies found by wife Mary Marzar near a well beneath Michigan. Investigation notes show gas entry and disposal of remains in wells.
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