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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1937
Page
7
The readable text hints at campaign activity and figures but is fragmentary with distorted wording, making it difficult to identify persons, places, or outcomes. The content references campaign camps and large sums, suggesting a political or promotional event without verifiable specifics.
Beavers lack confidence and fight in Friday game, losing 16 to 3? Tech High dominates with stronger passing and defense. Corry, Ganz, and Lundy produce but struggle against faster opponents on a foreign court. North Mast Grapepickers improve, beating Beavers 16 to 13. Kenneth Paulson
The Hi-Times reports a bustling school week before Christmas with notes on classroom pranks and mischief including a missing desk item, planning for a boxing and wrestling club post holiday, and a skating party that fell short of expectations. Intramural games, rivalries, and a Christmas charity carol drive feature amid party plans, gifts, and a flooded rink ready for holiday skating.
Students stage a fundraiser in Corry to furnish a hospital room. The effort features red pins and a goal of collecting contributions, with a reported $445 raised from town schools. Each student contributes ten cents if possible, and the project is framed as a worthy cause supported by local students.
The Aly Clan wins hold the tong delved instruction exercises this evening. The Library Club hosts a Christmas party today at noon in Room 1814 with gifts, games, and entertainment planned. Anita Raine Sale Colletta Lewis and Ruth Cobh lead the committee. Rooms 2 and 3 plan Christmas parties Monday morning and Monday with French carols and contests.
An editorial reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas beyond gifts. It stresses thankfulness, charity to the less fortunate, kindness to all, and fair sharing. The piece urges sustained spiritual growth and daily living of the Christmas spirit, not limited to the season.
A fragmented verse describes Christmas spirit in hidden closets and shelves with red and green colors. Hoists and hats appear amid holly in windows as the scene hints at a festive, whispered reveal. The verse ends with best wishes and a general holiday sentiment.
Group plans a caroling outing Tuesday evening with arrangements for participants. Contact Harriet Anderson or the senior team for details and meeting point options.
A garbled Christmas column lists many reader gifts and desires including toys, coats, tires, a Plymouth car, a camera, skate gear, a convertible, a bicycle, and a subscription. Names such as Marjorie Sawyer, John Robert Sill, Gerald Bisselima, and Miss Rowland appear alongside items like a special tire changer, a safety pillow, and a blue Terra plan. The fragment hints at a community holiday wish sheet with varied requests and humor.
The fourth consecutive practice session occurred Tuesday evening at the Junior High School. Miss Curran will not assign definite positions until after more drills. The girls hope for new uniforms and Pauline Wead, newly elected team manager, plans to arrange a definite contest schedule with nearby teams.
The Boxing and Wrestling Club held its first meeting on Tuesday December 1st in the school auditorium. Officers elected include Richer Crosseul president Pred Christen sen vice president Gerald glesell secretary. The group, led by Mr Landera, aims to develop self defense for the boys and seeks to use the Armory basement for training with future amateur bouts. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday December 70 at the gymnasium.
The Girls Student Council sponsors a holiday musical at the annual Christmas assembly. A ten member quartet led by Janice Connors and Willis Pace performs suites while a larger double quartet led by Frank Rouse and John Stowr sings. Solo and choral numbers include Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night and Cantique de Noel. Dramatics by Mary Maloney Gerald Bissel and Norma Kier directed by Miss Bennett with scenery by Mr Roeles and a student council committee.
A lively holiday gathering hosted by the senior typing class featured Mrs. McCormici Survounited as hostess. Guests including Miss Titus Miss Bennett and Mrs. Howe joined as gifts were exchanged and games played after a festive dinner. Betty Yahistrand served as Mistress of Ceremonies with Jackie Rowan as filmman and assistants Shirley Hinmay and Betty Stroup coordinating activities.
Birthday page notes a long list of dates and names. December entries include Lois McGray Bruno Spitousy Warner Proctor Dee May Ghosh Hol Besker Lam mers and Elwyn Gage Victor Nielson Mary careveri Thelma Van derhoff Donald McCray followed by January birthdays for Joan Sutton Jean Mecray Tay Lou Hepple Jane Wells.
The Corrian campaign reports eighty five dollars added this week with five new subscribers since December. Totals showRouen 895.00, Room 15.00, Room 6 10.00, Room 7 5.00, Mary Retherford of Rog? 8 fifty dollars. Last week 350 plus 105 gives 180. Seniors aim to raise another hundred before holidays. New sponsors include Christensen Motors Ritz Model Derry Emblem Co Gerry Dental.
Lue yal presents annual Christmas Dance at St Edward's Hall Monday December 37 with music by Freddie Bimers and his band. Dancing runs from 8 to 10 30 p m tickets are $1 50 per couple and available from airine appority. Large crowd expected.
A midweek assembly featured choral numbers and solos led by Mr Chaffee and Miss Shaffey. Students performed Remember Me Yor Cart Stop Me Tom Drediming and Omer In A Witte, with Frank Stren closing remarks praising the Constitution and Star Spangled Banner. Robert Swanshtt Jeotling the Wail, old tunes and modern pieces circulated, while Scott and Sheen received appreciation for their contributions.
Physicians pledge 6000 toward the erection of a new hospital in St Marys with several local doctors named among supporters. The effort is led by W. C. Shay and others including Dr WM Bho, Dr WN Silman, and Dr A By Mtartlects, with events noted on Sundays and Wednesdays in December.
A 19 entity meeting in Erie discussed a proposed centralized purchasing agency to save money for city, schools, and government groups. If Mayor Barber endorses it, the plan could consolidate buying under one agency, aiming for lower prices and taxpayer savings.
Montgomery County chef Kaye Mayshowyy says Loy fe likely fled toward the south after the slaying of Mrs. Wilma V. Supporter, 88, with witnesses noting plans to reach Wins ginis Georgia or Florida. No trespass for rent notices appear in the text.
An old advertisement warns that even small wounds invite deadly germs and urges immediate cleaning of cuts and scratches with San-Cura Medicated Soap followed by San-Cura Ointment. It claims antiseptic protection, relief from inflammation, and quick healing. Price listed as 550.
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