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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
5
A multi story hotel blaze in Dubuque claimed 78 lives as rescuers continued searching for remains. Fire crews battled flames after a rapid spread fire ripped through the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago early Wednesday, with harrowing cries reported from trapped guests.
A candlelight double ring ceremony united Miss Jean Belden and Andrew Boythe on Saturday evening at 8:30 at the Baptist Church in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and roses, with Doris Ross as maid of honor and William Boythe as best man. A reception followed at the Maple Leaf Tea Room in Columbus, and the couple will reside at 80614 West Pleasant Street after a brief honeymoon.
Miss Myrna Hasbrouck and Garl E Swanson wed at the Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev BA Galbreath. The bride wore white brocaded mousseline de sole with a train. attendants included matron of honor Mrs Arthur Hoffman and bridesmaids Miss Louise Whiteley and Miss Pauline Swanson. A reception followed at the church parlors and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before settling at 525 Liberty Street. Attending out-of-town guests listed from several towns.
The Methodist Church choir and guests met at Maple Leaf Tea Room in Columbus to honor Mrs. Arthur Owen, a former Bess Caflish. A dinner of steak and chicken followed by social time at Mr and Mrs Tracy White's home concluded the evening. Mrs Owens received a gift from the group.
Bridal shower for Miss Marie De Mauri, soon to wed Robert Wotus on June 23, honored Saturday evening by Mrs. Paul Janosec and Mrs. Walter Wotus. About twenty five friends attended at the D. A. R. rooms on North Center street with bingo and 500 as entertainment. Prizes went to Jane Miselli and Mrs. August DeMaurt. A table of salad, hot rolls, relishes, ice cream, wedding favors, and coffee framed by a wedding cake and lilies of the valley ribbons. Miss De Manti received many gifts.
A baby girl to Mr and Mrs Lu McCray of Elein born Saturday morning at Corry Hospital. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Leo Filezar of 4 Berry Street Union City born Saturday evening at Corry Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Carl McIntyre of Columbus born last evening at Corry Hospital.
The report lists numerous families visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Archer Rocketetlow of West Spring Greek, Miss Marion Pitt and William Prager of State College, and Neil Knowlton of Bradford were among those hosting or visiting in Meadville and Erie. Additional travel notes include Coletta Burkhardt visiting West Frederick street parents, H Martin Keppel returning from Charlottesville for a week with Keppel family, and Fred Logue joining his wife in Idaho via Chicago visits.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hunt returned home on East Washington Street Sunday evening from Titusville where they visited daughter Mrs. Marshall Bowls. Mrs. Munt spent a few days there and Mr. Hunt went Sunday morning. Mrs. Leroy Dickinson and daughter Sally of West Wayne Street left for Berkeley California to visit daughter and sister Mrs. John Halk. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollis and sons Ralph and James of Titusville were here Sunday visiting Mr. Hollis' parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hollis of North Center Street.
A birthday party honoring James and John Barkhart, aged nine, was held Saturday afternoon at a West Irving Street residence. Elive guests attended as games entertained the children. Mrs Burkhart served ice cream, birthday cake, and pop.
Corinne Lu chaire, once a noted screen figure, faces a Paris Civic Court verdict of ten years for collaboration with the German occupation. The ruling also bars her from rights and privileges during the term, marking a severe postwar penalty in a high profile case.
The death toll from last Wednesday's La Salle Atel fire rose as 45 year old industrialist Jerry Tylor of Niles Michigan died last night in St Luke's Hospital from extensive burns. He succumbed after hospitalization following the blaze.
Two months-old John A. Innes of Thomaston Connecticut, son of Mr and Mrs George H Innes, died in New York. The infant was among children brought to the United States from Europe on brides ships following World War II.
A fire caused by oil gas or other fuels should not be quenched with water. Use baking soda class B or C fire extinguishers or a specialty dry chemical dry powder. Keep away from metal fires and evacuate to safety if flames intensify.
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, banished in 1937 for anti-British activity, has returned to the Middle East. He is reported to have arrived at Blydun, Syria, and will attend the extraordinary meeting of the Arab League Council. He leads the Arab push against Jewish immigration to Palestine and has longstanding ties with Arab nationalist leadership.
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