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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1947
Page
5
A Hazleton division Lehigh Valley Rail passenger train traveling eastbound from Hazleton to Lehighton derailed two miles west of Penn Haven Junction. Thirteen passengers and crew were unharmed. A spokesman attributed the derailment to a broken journal on a tender truck.
Two gunmen wearing black masks robbed the Mastbaum Theatre in Philadelphia, forcing Assistant Manager Chester Werner to open a safe and striking him with a revolver. About $8,000, largely Saturday receipts, was taken while only four people were in the venue at 20th and Market.
A Cony County Club Masquerade Ball marked the close of social activities with 30 couples dancing from 9:30 to 1. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs. Robert E F Bumbaugh and Howard McMullin. Judges Norman Wreckers T Hubley and Mrs. Laurie Baker, with Wilma Lowe's orchestra providing music. Guests included numerous locals visiting relatives and planning winter departures to Muskegon and White Banks, N.Y. Several residents traveled to events in Pittsburgh Erie and State College, while others hosted or visited friends in Corry over the weekend.
Corry Grange No 65 held a meeting at the IOOF Hall electing 1948 officers led by Master Verner Swanson who was reelected. Others named include F Lindstrom over seer Mrs Roy Swart lecturer Howard Mulligan steward Norman Swart assistant steward and more. Norman Swart chosen as delegate to state convention at New Castle October 28 29 30. A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Raymond Schurman was planned for October 6 at the T O O F Hall and harvest dinner set for November 1st.
Mr and Mrs Alphonso Jackson of 25 Essex Street were honored at a dinner party for their 30th wedding anniversary. Eighteen guests gathered at the Jackson home for a delicious dinner and social afternoon. The serving table featured a two-tiered Angelfood cake and a Dormeyer electric mixer was presented to the couple. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Ernest McMichael and daughter Judy, son Darmy, and Mr and Mrs Victor Kern and daughters Patty and Kathie of Titusville.
A birthday party honoring Mrs. Wilbur Larson on her 20th birthday was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larson on East Main Street. Hostesses were Mrs. Lee Barton and Mrs. Joseph Frankowita. Fifteen guests attended a noon meal with cake and ice cream. Mr. Larson gave a group ride in Everett Hensor’s school bus. Gifts were exchanged and out of town guests included Mr. Benson and son of Venterville and Mr. and Mrs. Frankowits of Spartansboro.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Ward were honored Sunday for their 10th anniversary celebrated the previous Saturday October 18. The event at Mrs Caroline McVaughs home 400 Euclid Street was hosted by Mrs Roy Hoyt with ten guests. A dinner and decorated cake accompanied a pompon centerpiece.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs an Pfister at Corry Hospital in Spartansburg R D 1. The birth adds a new member to the Pfister family and is reported in local notices.
Roy Wright married Miss Mary Ann Black, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred Black, at the Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev H Ray Harris with organ music, yellow and orchid decorations, and a reception for about 100 guests in church parlors. The couple will reside at 60 East Frederick street. Mrs Wright, a 1948 graduate of Corry High School, is employed at Raymond Mfg. Company. Wright, a 1944 Youngsville High School graduate, is also with Raymond. Attending were family from Youngsville Spring Creek and Grand Valley.
Mr and Mrs Leo J Lindsley of First avenue and Mr and Mrs Wil Mmm Gumbleton of West Irving street visited Jamestown households yesterday. Mrs Dracup, formerly Carol McKee, is connected to the city. Mrs Ernest Burnlt will undergo tonsillectomy at Franklin Hospital after a visit to 4 Franklin. Richard Gates returns to Rider College after weekend with parents. Grove? William Graham travels to New York City for industry meeting. Louis Sproveri resumes studies in Pittsburgh after a family visit.
Mrs Alta Seppel of East Bent Street hosted a birthday dinner in honor of her daughters Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Harry Lillie with chicken served by the hosts. Out of town guests included the Lillies of Jamestown and L Liedberg of Ripley. Dick Miller of Pittsburgh visited his wife for the weekend. Turkeys were brought to Europe for the mystery in the 16th century.
Wilmington Del Oct 20 Two sailors are held by Delaware State Police after an unauthorized flight from Annapolis ended with a crash on Senator Buck's farm ten miles south of Wilmington. The decommissioned carrier Block Island aircraft was piloted by Lt. Dorsid E Walport. The two men Joseph Gionet 19 and Robert Day 20 await court martial trials for absence without leave. The plane ran out of gas and pancaked in soft earth, slight damage noted.
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