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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1935
Page
6
Corry High School Girls Glee Club loses to Millcreek in a festival at Strong Vincent High School Erie. Judges noted three years with different conductors hurt Corry as Harbor Creek claimed solo competition wins and Millcreek the overall title. Corry’s costumes and performances impressed despite defeat. Mary Frances Brooks placed second in solo, with Mary Frances Brooks also in a separate duo.
A fragmented verse tale recalls a rover’s life and a wrecked car left amid stars. A crowd gathers as the speaker asks to be remembered with blankets in winter and warmth at night, promising a gentle return when memory and song endure.
The undersigned offers a public sale at Meytower Lodge Little Corry Findley Lake on Monday April 15 at 1 pm featuring antiques wagon wall clocks pianos wheels beds chests chairs tables linens and many other items including a modern sewing machine and cookware cash terms Mrs D Drafter Frank J Greenman auctioneer
Last Thursday the assembly directed by Miss Shaffer and Mr. Bennett showcased the high school orchestra glee club trio and band to raise dues for the Forensic League. The program featured Loyal Citizens, National Anthem, Star Lullaby and Win Spring is Come performed by the Girls Trio with DeLeon Reesink as accompanist. The concert included a double piano piece and glee club contest numbers Now is the Month of Maying and Nursery Rhymes. Mary Frances Brooks and Dorothy Mae Rickers performed Beethoven and Schubert songs. The high school orchestra closed with Ethopian Dance and Bayan Venice pieces.
The page highlights Naughty Marietta with Jemunette McDonald in the leading role and Victor Herbert melodies, labeling it among the best musicals. West Point of the Air promises moviegoers excitement, featuring Wallace Beery, Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Bing Crosby, and Joan Bennett in a romantic, song filled program with new songs and appealing performances.
The HL Times contest results are announced after judging by student leaders. Juniors take first place, Sophomores second, and Seniors third, with all three climate papers praised for their news, form, color, and English construction.
The Concordani Pairview sons entertained teachers from Corry area schools on Thursday evening April 4. After a business meeting the program featured Frog Holler School commencement exercises with salutatory odes and poems, essays, a class prophesy, and a valedictory. The Frog Holler orchestra and pianist provided music while refreshments followed.
LA BAVARDAGE JR reports on spring clutter in Calivornia with notes on Ginny Smith and Corky Foster new stewed prunes a teacher writing poetry knitting in singing periods a musical program and Prom Night rumors. Helen Hovey’s party tilts off balance and questions about marriages arise as students loaf outside class.
Marion Pitt entertained friends Friday evening and Helen Hovey was honored at a Friday night party on March 29. Guests included Margaret Jane King Chuck Racke Dorotha Mae Rickers Jack McLaughlin Barbas Jane England Pete Anderson Wilma Wason Al Hinman Dot Jones Bill Moir Ethel Beckwith Wait Gullick Ruth Beckwith Betty Krone Ernestine Lynn Jack Bell Ruth Kinley Jane Fogle Virginia Spencer Virginia McCloskey.
Corry High School debaters plan a Thursday evening clash with North East. The affirmative team led by Norman Grice Roy Reed Bruce Dearing and Norma Bennett will travel to North East to debate the resolution that the Federal Government Should Own and Operate all Schools. Carson? unfamiliar.
The Al Times publishes its masthead detailing roles and personnel including editor-in-chief Jang Mmovell, managing editor Blaine Foster, assistant editors Ruth Taylor and jetty Roach, sports editor Bob Brockmann, exchange editor Clinton Haines, and other staff such as copy reader Mary Sears, family advisor Elnora Storer, and reporters Fern Reymoad, Mary Gillette, Norma Bennett, Mary Geiger, Martha Hawkins. Typists Oleta Still, Lucille Root, Frances Young, Heanor Han, and Jatie Maxwell are also named.
The article argues that spring temptations to enjoy outdoor activities distract students from study but a strong will can sustain study habits. It notes willpower as a valuable asset in business and personal success, urging students to focus on academics before leisure outside.
A Monday evening gathering at Miss Ethel McCray’s residence hosted by Corry Leachers featured twenty attendees. Miss Lord of Erie gave a talk with pictures about a trip to Mexico, sharing experiences and insights while guests enjoyed games and informal entertainment afterward.
A rough OCR rendering lists names and quiz questions from a school or club affair. It names Betty Byers Agatha Bt Pierre Rose Mary Auer JoAnn Roach Gne Shaver Marjory Young Marg Memivoy Harriette Hepler Rut Willits Mariette Wyn Leon Bertram Rita Walle Bounce Dearing Ceull Aharn Mr Pilskan Joan Place.
A playful missive from Seniorii News imagines an ideal school where fatigue from Latin French geometry vanishes. It envisions nonstop treats cushions swimming pools dancing and no reports or tests, a utopian campus presented in a lyric mood.
The Junior Yomen League Sch 11 held a fashion show at Senior High on April 3. Proceeds fund the city's poor and needy children. Miss Dorothy Depew led the league with models Mrs Alma Kinley and others showcasing Nast garments. Miss Mary Jeena Sullivan and others sang while Dorotha Mae Rickers accompanied.
C H Andrews longtime cashier of the National Bank dies at eighties in Corry. He previously served at Corry National Bank before its 1890s closure. A Woodmen of the World member and Corry lodge No 769 BPOE, he is survived by no close relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM at the Bates home with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
Marshall Nicholls, a former Corry resident born in Oldham England on April 17 1873, died Sunday at 2:25 AM at his daughter Donaldson's home in Musury. He is survived by two daughters and several grandchildren. funeral services will be held in Musury Wednesday at 10:30 AM and graveside at Pine Grove cemetery in Corry. Rev Homer B. WDayis of the Shar an M B church will officiate.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a school squad, local people, and a major event with figures like Yale Dip and Heat bos. Details are unclear but imply a school sports context and community names amid damaged text.
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