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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1937

Page

7

Growing Enthusiasm For Spring Sports At Local School

The opening of baseball arouses strong interest with sluggers from Room 5 set to challenge pitchers from Room 1B in a season seen as wide‑open. New equipment arrives as bats balls gloves and wages plus a tennis tourna ment promises a bigger, more competitive year with Bracken defending his title against Lyons Beaker William Lundy and Zepka. The horseshoes program gains support with Jour nal Courts and top players Red Taylor Gulick Hurlbert Bracken Zepka Isa Ed Becker promising spirited action. Track events receive new gear including a discus and shot put with contenders Beck er Lyons Lorenze Wilax Hyrnyiond Zopka Pilcavage and Christenson among the names driving a strong season start.

Tenis Bracken Lyons Beaker William Lundy Zepka Red" ‘Taylor Gulick Hurlbert Zepka Ard Aims

Mystery by the Sea Part Tyree unfolds a tense escape

In a suspenseful scene, Anita’s ally Tom King resists Von Baskott’s trap as a fortified cellar and a sea soundscape frame a dramatic confrontation. Von Baskott threatens with a pistol and exotic pets, while Ann discovers King alive and fights to delay a fatal shot until a cliffhanger ending.

Tyree von Baskott Kran Pat Wien Gin Ann Anita Tom King Mr. King

Commercial Classes Demonstrate Shorthand Skill

Judieiana senior commercial classes hosted Mr. Nic Creery of Erie Business College and guest Pauline Memery to witness a shorthand demonstration. Mis Raenery, former Mendvilla High School student and acting secretary to McCreery, earned silver, golf, brass, and enamel medals for various word tests and showcased writing speeds up to 200 words per minute.

Judieiana Nic Creery Erie Busineau College Pauliné Mmery Misa Binley Mendvilla High School Bre Business College McCreery Siiver United States Kim Mies McSteery

Corrian News Corrian Subscription Campaign Ends

The Corrían newsletter reports a weak end to thesubscription drive with 778 total subscriptions received and 13 directed for more. Homeroom attendance shows varied percentages with rooms ranging from 27% to 100% while a note indicates plans to discontinue the seasonal Corrians list as few students want to have their names on the side cover.

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HIGH BAND ACTIVE Plans Expand Rehearsals and Publicity

The High Band increases practices from three to four sessions weekly to grow a 30 piece ensemble. A May concert draws attention aided by ad work. The group, organized by Mr. Sheen, plans a Saturday session and will perform for a Men's Bible Class before National Boy's Week with Michael Bystrycki noted.

Bath Cory

Lost and Found in a Room Several Misc Items Reported

Fragmented notice lists a lost and found mix including a dunker object, names Leo Bracken Williams and Attis Bennett, asks borrower to return items. Also mentions found pair of hanes under a girl in Room 3 seeking return.

HI-TIMES STAFF ROSTER AT A GLANCE

A partial listing shows Norma Bennett as Assistant Editor Harriet Anderson as Managing Editor Mary Gillette as Assistant Manager Editor Betty Fogle as News Editor Raymond Shiney Hinman as Copy Editor Nora Gilee as Sports Editor Bob Grice as Literary Editor and a slate of contributors including Mary Alice Retherford Sue Shaver Harriet Hepler and others with typists Alice Strigler Tye Webber Arlene Robbins and more noted among staff and contributors

Irdlton Norma Bennett Harriet Anerson Mary Gillette Betty Fogle Wentury Fem Raymond Shiney Hinman Nora Gilee Bob Grice Joan Roach Mary Alice Retherford Sue Shaver Harriet Hepler Howard Rehnberg

Report Cards and the Push for Hard Work in School

Four days remain before report cards arrive affecting seniors and graduation prospects. The piece urges students to value math scores as essential gears for judgment by others, insisting ambition and hard work are keys to success and that daydreaming yields nothing.

Necesary School Ratttme

Bits of News from Allegheny College Trip

Fragmented notes show Miss Bennett accompanying Corry dataters to Allegheny College last Saturday. The text mentions high account students and grade concerns, plus a garbled line about patios engraved on a 1037 Car afian.

Miss i Bennett Corry Dataters Allegheny College

May Dancé planned by Juniors at Erie

Shorthand 1 and 2 students enjoyed a shorthand demonstration in room 18 given by Miss Emery and the Erie Business College principal. Roland Chase is quarantined with chicken pox. Adith Mixon entertained a group of girls Wednesday night. The Juniors plan a May Dance for Ith. Baby Jang Dahlstrand spent the weekend in Erie. Seniors prepare for college exams. Mildred Anderson was surprised Saturday night by girls. gifts received. Miss Shaefer and David Lammers spent late week in Altoona. David competed in a state tuba championship. Music may figure in Commencement exercises. Exam schedules posted this week. Dick Crosseilt, of room 13, met with an auto accident. head injuries reported. Dotts Follett underwent appendectomy in Port Albany, Pa. Marguerite Neylon played piano for a group including Rosemary Auer, Betty Brewrt, Battin. Evening featured dancing and bridge. refreshments served.

Mildred Anderson Mildred Marguerite Neylon Lantesa

Amateur Show Delights Local High Students

A lively forty minute program presented by local amateurs under director Robert Swanson featured the band with a peppy march and The Madh in Love Club. The Girls Glee Club performed Kathryn's Wedding Day and Tam Sourine, Ruth Beret delivered a notable oration, and Wilma Patlson impressed with a trumpet solo. Ward Piochitin and Bob Lemon led musical segments with piano and guitar as David Lichtmers offered Sleep in the Deep and Pride of America. The evening closed with On the Colorado River and My Wild Irish Rose, Terri Swanson keeping the crowd engaged with clean comedy and cheers for the next show.

Ala Robert Swanson Crosby Louis Sprovers Rachel Rar Ut Ono Kathryn Qmgram Ruth Beret Ted St. Pierre Exvoti White Wilma Patlson Cotibia Gertrude Johnson David fLichmers Mir Sheen Terri Swanson

Senior Shop Report From a Divided Class

Senior shop notes describe two groups and competitive events in basketball track and games. Names of students and teachers appear with playful antics, a marching sing and a turning shop into a temporary performance space amid plans for spring events and a future class picnic.

Debaters At Meadville Contest At Allegheny College

Debating contests held at Allegheny College Meadville last Saturday featured negative and affirmative teams from Erie County and surrounding schools. Highlights included Inter-High Schools League exhibition debates at Ford Mennerix Chapel and Play Shop Theatre with students from Corry and North East competing. presiding officers were Franklin Union members and judges from Allegheny College faculty.

Allegheny College Erie County Ford Menerix Corry Play Regiative Bredonia Play Shop Phila Franklin Union Allegheny Tectainn Cochran Hall Mlegheny College Teubry

David Lammers Competes at Altoona Tubas

David Lammers took part in a music contest at Altoona as part of a high school activity. Accompanied by Miss Shaffer, he traveled with her group and planned a Sunday return from Somerset county. He did not win the tuba contest but gained valuable experience from the trip.

GenueOls Monalonh Athistic Association Qutis Finance Taye Lammers Statio Music Conteal Alton Somerset County David

Boys Week Representation in Corry During School Week

During April 26 to May 2 Corry High and St Edward’s will hold Boys Week under Rotary supervision. Seven A students Lindsey Taylin and Lyia, with others, will fill mayor, council, police chief, superintendent and principals roles for one day each to study public affairs. Three additional boys from St Edward’s and Junior High join to gain insight into office duties.

Baya Corry Cory Isénior Illici Dee Lindsey Jack Taylin Dic Lyia Rotary Klum Algy Chosen Vom St Edward's

High School Students Win State Scholarship Exam

Corry High seniors among Erie County contestants in state scholarship examinations. Ruth Mould Shirley Larvon Marriott Wynn Mary McMahon DIR Lyons Jack Lindley Howard Rehnberg compete for fouryear college scholarship in Pennsylvania. One finalist will receive the award after written exams at Taw nate Park Perday May.

Corry High Acho Seme Park Erie County Ruth Mould Shirley Larvon Marriott Wynn Mary McMahon Dir Lyons Jack Lindley Howard Rehnberg Tawnate Park Pennsylvania Bradson

Two Thieves Flee After Surprise Looting Attempt

Police report two thieves fleeing a farm heist after a startled witness alerted authorities. Chief Mody Westwind and Officer Finnigan Watts led the investigation as several individuals planned a bold break in at a factory site. Austerity and confusion followed as a guard restrained one intruder before injuries occurred, and officials pursued clues to identify accomplices and motives.

Onlin Puge Westwind John Finnigan Wats Elaine Black Teen 4 Unis W. Brewke Ray Uhm Tonkin

Felloge's AltHEAN Constipation Relief Ad Claim

An old Kellogg advertisement promotes Felloge's AltHEAN as a natural fiber and vitamin B supplement to end constipation. It claims ease of use with two tablespoons daily in milk or fruit juice and promises improved complexion and energy without artificial pills. It notes the product is a cereal-like food rather than medicine and is guaranteed by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg Battle Cronk

Pennsylvania Public Utilities Hearing For Railroad Franchise

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company seeks approval from the Public Service Commission to construct and operate a railway improvement in Corry Belo County. A public hearing will be held in Pittsburgh City-County Building on Thursday May 18 at 9:00 a.m. Standard Time to allow all interested persons to oppose or support the application. B. B. Jol, Superintendent, announces the proceeding.

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