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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1949
Page
5
An eleven year old girl, Marie Vandermerwe, was killed as a captive lion at a South African zoo mauled her after she and a playmate watched the animals. The incident occurred as her parents sat nearby, and the lion dragged Marie into the cage before its mate handled the body.
Mrs Grace M Thomson of R D 2 announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Binning Thomson to David Newman son of Mrs Anna Newman of Spar transports and the late John F Newman. The bride elect is a graduate of Edinboro State Teachers College and has served with the WACs for four years. She is a teacher in the Spartansburg Consolidated School. Newman is a Thompson High School graduate who served three years in the Army and works for General Electric in Erie. The engagement was announced at a buffet at Helen Thomson's home in Spring Creek with 23 family members attending. They plan to wed June 25.
Mrs Charles Mulligan entertained eight members of the Friendship Stud at her home Friday afternoon. Contests were the entertainment and awards went to Mrs Bertha Warner, Mrs Ora Moyer, Mrs John Choma, and Miss Frances Sperry. The hostess served salad, homemade rolls, cake and coffee. In attendance were Mrs Eugene Powers, Mrs Roy Swart, Mrs Clifford A Lawson and John Decker. Mrs Decker will host the next meeting on May 20.
In Union City Daniel Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goodwill, born at Stem Memorial Hospital on May 50h. A daughter born at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mucik of 542 Liberty Street. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nellis of 413 East Washington Street at Curry Hospital. Mrs. Nellis formerly Marion Wallace. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ploss of 128 Ohio Street at Curry Hospital. Avson born at the local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snapp of Spartansburg report a son born this morning. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen of Spartansburg R D 1 at Curry Hospital late this morning. Mrs. Allen formerly Esther Taylor.
The Hospitality Club of this city marks its first anniversary with a 2 PM party at the American Degias Home on North Center Street. Ladies and newcomers are invited. Mrs Charles Lusky chairs the May committee, assisted by Mrs Louis Valentine and others. Officers Miss Elizabeth Rogers president Mrs George Reitz secretary and Mrs Leslie Wells treasurer will begin their term.
Corry Lodge No. 160 B P O Elks held a Saturday evening dance at the lodge home. Swing Masters of Erie provided music for guests from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m. The next dance is set for May 21. Also note a separate line on 1948 silver usage.
Frederick Hammer, 41, a wealthy steamship heiress husband described socialite, was released on a 2000 dollar bond in West Palm Beach on charges of aggravated assault against his wife Andrea Luckenbach Hammer. The case is set for July 8 after a preliminary hearing to be held Tuesday.
A 26 year old Cleveland man Isboren John Hrehoy admitted fatally stabbing three men in a street fight after returning from a Wiener roast with accomplice Joseph Pesek 2d. Hrehoy claimed self defense using a trench knife souvenir from his war service.
Rep Gary of the House appropriations sub committee said a United Nations report shows Europe will remain dependent on American capital for many years. The Waban group chairman discussed the study during today’s briefing.
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