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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1939
Page
7
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Pennsylvania general assistance shows a net decrease of 1498 cases or 5250 persons for the week ending April 18. Openings and closings under private employment, WIA, and unemployment compensation shifted totals, with state relief rolls totaling 1548 cases and about 59,800 people still affected since the winter peak.
Senior High's debate squads join Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Leagues event at Meadville with affirmative team Mary Maloney Joanne Mulderick Richard Desring and negative team Betty Litz Alice Neff Bob Colis plus alternates Doris Judestrom Carl Taylor and Bud Foster. Richard Denring gains exhibition debate after scoring thirteen points highest of season. Bob Colis second with ten. Activities run 2 to 6 half p.m. at the college including Erie county exhibition panel inter high school exhibition debate bowling swimming and faculty discussions leading to Evie finals and awards.
A pair of annual senior scholarship tests will be held May 5 and 6. Top averages advance to the examinations. Corry High names Ruth Bennett, Denna Bertram, Kenneth Burr, Mary Castor, Dal Dear ing, Gertrude Johnson, Anne Raine silo, Mima Rantbeu, Richard vns ley, Mary Maloney. Allegheny exam day is May 6 at anvil High. Planters include Barnett, Donna Berira, Minca Kamber, Anita Ramesal, Mary Maloney, Jack Deaving, Richard Lindsley, Charles Bracken. Tests cover general training, intelligence and college options.
From day to day activity fills April week as students settle into routines. April 18 saw B. tests by Dr. Ross, Hi-Y rally at North West, and a Senior class meeting. April 20 included retests for I B test takers and tuberculosis awareness imagery. April 21 featured corsage plans for Mies Bennett and roses presented to Mr Hows.
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Highlights from Hens include a successful Prom and record breaking in several lines. Mrs Bogardus and Mrs Hang return, Fr Ti Be, and Corian yearbook progress noted. Debates, rehearsals, and visitors from Meadville and St Marys mark a busy prep period as the Hi Spy signs off for the week.
Intramural track activity begins next week with sprints 50 yard dash 100 yard dash 220 and 440 yard events. discus relay and shot put also listed. A jump pit may be built for broad high jump and pole vault. Titusville events planned with Corry field hosting contests. High school intramural sports news notes delayed weather and upcoming schedules.
Tuesday a film on tuberculosis was shown to all students and staff. Dr Cecil Rows administered tuberculin tests with J Kenneth Winter and Miss Gya Keater assisting, covering grades in the Cony schools. Those tested negative returned for retest. positive reactors were advised immediate medical steps.
The Corry Hi-Y group led by Mr Miller attended the Erie County Hi-Y rally at North East High School Tuesday evening. Attendees included Clair Hillstrom, Glary Castel, Morris Wickwire, Eu Rogel, Junior Wetmore, Charles Wood, Wilby Whitehead, Mike Uodracil, Mr. Ronewtt and Mr. Miller. Other TH-Hi-Y chapter members joined the event including MijaredNienols, Beatrice Merritt, Colletta Lewis, Jeannette Paressi, Kathryn Greene, Echo Kam, Shey Harvey, Ros Perry and Thelma Lord.
A rotary club debate between the Rotary and PTA teams was held last Tuesday at Hotel Horry. The event featured a reception for 1203 attendees and set the stage for a follow up debate the next evening at Junior Hien School. Mrs. Hove chaired the meeting and led the proceedings.
A Corry High graduate Collet a Burlhardt of 128 W. Frederick St appears in a College of Fine Arts roster from Pulintaro State Teachers College. Burlhardt, a Edinboro bound student, completes a Bachelor of Science with a public school art major and an English minor, earning teaching certificates and plans graduation in June.
Senior snapshots feature Dick Ladsley Dick a tall dark and handsome student from Room 5 aiming to continue education next year and known for humor. Martin Keppel a top senior popular for speed and versatility, Hobby blondes and redheads noted. Milly Nicholg active in Glee Club Tri-Y and operetta. her Mexicali Rose rendition is famous and has close friend Mary Laurie.
The Athletic Association presents a new high school play Stee Door scheduled for May 12 under director Thomas Roe. Rehearsals and scenery work are underway as students prepare a unique stage production with a cast of about 35 including Anita Rainegale Mary Castor Toanne Mulderick Vera Wetmore Jewell Hasbrouck Betty Armitage Mary Roelofs Lucille Barnes Catherine Severin Doris Bergman Helen Beckwith Mildred Weed Jean Maroney Ruth Nagel Alice Neff Phyllis Lindsley Bob Curtis Bill Donaldson Tommy Cragg and Lon McCray. Some roles remain unfilled for the final act.
Authorities conclude dual tragedy occurred when jeweler Charles T. Moyer 48 and Elsa Kollegen 27 died as Moyer's car struck a tree on Route 5 near Paul Brie Airport while returning from Cleveland. Motor Police say Moyer likely fell asleep at the Townline curve. coroner considers inquest unlikely. Kollegen's purse reportedly not recovered. she carried a sizable sum on leaving North East for Brie.
The Junior-Senior Prom ended with many attendees praising the orchestra and the overall event. Bob Reynolds and others helped decorate by releasing balloons, as couples moved through the gym and towards home towns for breakfast after celebrations.
Four men arrested after a $6,500 holdup at the Greet's club on Broadway Buffalo. Two Buffalo men and two Niagara Falls men in custody. initial reports varied from $30 to $6,500 theft. Police recovered $1,600. one suspect allegedly dropped $2,000 at a suburban gambling venue. Names not yet released.
A party of about fifty from Philadelphia toured lease holdings of the Saybrook Oil Company and inspected oil and gas fields in Warrenshit McKean counties. They arrived in two special cars on a Pennaylvania train and planned to tour Saybrook holdings, Bradford area, and return to Philadelphia Saturday after leaving at 9 05 p m.
The Scottish Rite reunion for Fire Consistory members will be held Monday and Tuesday at Massie Temple Stn and Peach streets. Commander in Chief W. Pitt Gifford and aides outline a busy program with Walter C. Maltery directing portions from 3:36 p.m. to 4:19 p.m. and Samuel IT Drown supervising the fourth degree from 4:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday followed by a class member tally.
Mercer duckpin bowler led Meadville entries with a 606 series on Saturday night to seize first place in the 1927 tournament. Strong games included 181 and 205 as locals dominated the sweepstakes while spectators noted the tight field and ongoing rivalry.
Charles A Progin resident engineer Inspector for the Public Works administration takes charge of key Pittsburgh area projects. Fran G Douglas Andrews Jr assumes notable duties while Henry Bitigan previously led Indiana PWA construction efforts. Wilk reports ready for duty in Pittsburgh Monday. Harry Bob Traylor will supervise Brogan locally with Francis J Pawns assisting as an inspector.
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