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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1953
Page
5
Former Philadelphia city solicitor Truscott is reported in line for appointment as attorney general for the remainder of Gov. Fine’s term. If confirmed, he would hold the $15,000 post until 1954 end, delaying the next gubernatorial transition.
Edith Laverne Fennno daughter of Mr and Mrs Clair Fennno R D 3 and William Adelbert Proctor son of Mr and Mrs Lee Proctor R D 3 married in a double ring ceremony Saturday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Beaverdam Rev J Leon Maneval officiated at 7 pm The church was decorated with white glass mums and palms The bride wore a Chantilly lace over taffeta gown with a Juliet cap and carried white roses and stephanotis The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Robert Devereaux bridesmaids Mrs Raleigh Shatinan and Mrs Hurley Reed The couple will reside at 952 Bs 2 sex street after a wedding trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Canada.
Miss Rose Wisniewski daughter of George Wisniewski of Lancaster marries Kenneth Joy son of Mrs. Margaret Williams in a 10 am ceremony at St Marys Church Lancaster. Rev John Brigman officiated. The couple, both employed by Westinghouse in Buffalo, will reside at 255 Hall Road Lancaster after a wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Shamburg hosted a surprise housewarming on Friday after a football game at their East Cowes home. Twelve friends attended and shared spaghetti supper. The couple received a nest of tables and steak knives as gifts.
Mrs John Wells and Mrs Gerald Hoyt hosted a stork shower at a Lemon Street home Saturday honoring Mrs Irry Ottaway. Fifteen guests attended with prizes won by Mrs Stanley Seiter Mrs Earl Ottaway and Mrs Harold Smith. Out of town guests included Mrs Robert Freeling Mrs Earl Ottaway and Mrs Harold Smith of Ripley Mrs Stanley Seiter and Mrs Earl Tucker of Westfield and Mrs Walter Ottaway Mrs Al Munger and Miss Ruth Cave of Sherman.
Anson Rupp born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Rupp of 903 North Center Street. Anson Spitmarr born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Walter Spitmarr of R D 1. A daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Frisina of 144 West Main Street, Mrs Frisina formerly Mary Lou McCray. A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Harry Sims of 98 East High Street Union City.
Sparta Grange No. 110 held its Booster Night with about 60 Grangers and friends present. Floyd Stafford welcomed attendees and Henry Bailey spoke on agriculture, while Dorothy Chelton narrated tableaux on the Grange Foundations. Piano duets by Mrs. Donald Newbold and Mrs. Estella Webb, plus reports from Mrs. Clarence Smith and Ralph Blakeslee, and comments by Mr. and Mrs. Reid St. Joan followed before a social and refreshments. Guests from Hydetown Brokenstraw and Corry units attended.
Mr and Mrs W P LaPaze of South Center street hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon for their granddaughter Miss Katherine Ann Platt of Erie who turned 16. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Strong Miss Violet Strong Miss Jeanette Platt Miss Diana Adams Eva Miss Patricia Ahi Corry and Miss Opal Ford Philadelphia. Platt received several nice gifts.
Charles Dewey, employed at the Raymond plant for nearly 95 years, was honored with a farewell party Saturday at the VFW Post home. About 45 attendees, including foremen and assistants, enjoyed Swiss steak dinners followed by remarks from J. H. Heerem, F. B. Whittlesey, H. Holden, and B. W. Feldt. Joseph Pitcavene acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the speakers. Dewey received a cash gift from the company and a contour chair from the foremen and assistants, presented by Victor Orn. A social evening followed the dinner.
Mrs Minnie Joy aged 83 was honored at a Mead Park party at Nichols Lodge yesterday. Fifty-three relatives attended from Sherman Cambridge Springs Clymer Buffalo Spring Creek Warren and Drie with a noon family dinner, gift gifts and visiting after photographs.
Miss Lila Mae Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Willis announces her marriage to James Glatz son of Theodore Glatz of Townline Road. Rev Alvin Rhodes of Glymer Methodist Church performed the ceremony Thursday evening at Clymer. The bride attended Cory schools and works at Cory Memorial Hospital while the groom formerly worked in Buffalo.
Frank in D Roosevelt notes Mia’s ninth birthday at Hyde Park. He says she has celebrated with her son John and family amid a quiet day.
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