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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1932
Page
7
A fragmented column notes an insider’s departure on the first day of March and signals caution to readers. It mentions warnings and a sense of shifting plans, with cryptic references to a first-day timetable and possible consequences. The sparse text suggests a local incident or advisory tone from a columnist.
Rev Homer Roan W Tope D D state superintendent of the Pennsylvania Anti Saloon League spoke at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Prohibition. He argued liquor traffic corrupts law, praises post license era improvements, and urged continued opposition to legalizing beverages. He posed questions on moral and societal impacts and urged the community to oppose repeal.
The Falconer High and Warren High teams visit Beavers on their home court this week with games on February 16 and 19. Corry previously beat Falconer by a large margin and edged Warren narrowly, while Warren relies on a fast, zone-pressing attack. The Beavers aim to capitalize on home-court advantage for competitive basketball.
A Journal column item reviews a St Paul Dispatch caption and notes on December 11 in Potpourri. It includes interviews with merchants and tradespeople on the business outlook, plus quirky local anecdotes about individuals such as Bes Hulings and Lawrence Klinger, highlighting a mix of optimism and mishap.
The Rod and Gun Club held a Pretzel Shoot on Thursday evening with teams led by Donald Doctor and Ari Sweet. Doctor’s team won by a slim margin. After the event a light supper was served and club members shared tall tales to close the night.
The text records Corrian receiving a third class rating in an American book quality assessment at the University of Minnesota during October 2, 1984. It notes the certificate of third class status and cites the Nations Scholastic Press Association.
Four prominent figures are honored in a week of reflections. Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Saint Valentine, and Susan B. Anthony are highlighted with brief biographical notes and the origins of their commemorations.
A noisy note invites readers to test their wits with ten questions about U S Capitol symbols, constitutional issues, founding documents, and congressional access to books. The piece ends with a band performance and a student quip about a missed note.
Miss Lois Gregory former principal of Wattsburg High School spoke Friday morning February 12 on The Hill of Purity. She urged clean hands tongues hearts and minds to avoid drugs and smoking. Reverend Rengle assisted in a nicotine removal demonstration using a cigarette machine. pamphlets were distributed to attendees.
Journal Club formed with first meeting in the art room last Tuesday during activity period. Mise Hendrickson leads with weekly assignments and vocabulary based lessons. Interest in journaling noted. next meeting urged for all students interested. A HI Club also started with its first meeting today, led by senior boys who supervise lower grade clubs, meeting once weekly on Monday mornings.
Reports from several U S high schools describe curious chemistry mishaps and student mishaps. Lincoln High School notes a 140 pound boy’s proposed use of elements to illustrate material yields. Kent State Training School recounts a chlorine gas incident from attempting to bleach sloth. Cottonwood Falls Optimist warns readers of a dogmanias disease spreading via fools. Southwestern High School notes diction grading for students in a class and a forthcoming vote to name a student using the king’s ny ash.
A student run publication reflects on truth and belief urging scientific spirit. Editors Bernice Old Orlo Ewing, Helene Lewis, Oleta Perkins and Miss Hendrickson discuss how today’s accepted facts may be wrong tomorrow and advocate cautious reasoning and open inquiry.
A school day described as a cleanup period for seniors and a precommencement mood as spring fever spreads through MFO. An assembly featured a singing cycle led by Miss Murry with two song options, and Mr. Sheen requested We Are Jolly Good Fellows. Anecdotes about Puritan schooling, biblical ABC verses, and a humorous butcher joke add local color to the lively scene.
A high school debate event pitting the Corry affirmative against Oil City negative teams is set for Friday evening February 19 in the High School auditorium. The contest affects Inter-High Debating League standings.
Oil City February 15 James Fox a former Corry resident aged 65 longtime railroad man died at his home 507 East Front Street after six months illness Born January 14 1867 in Corry he moved to Oil City in 1889 starting as machinist apprentice for W N P his career spanned Allegheny Valley Railway later engineman for over 50 years until illness last August
Unclear text fragment includes references to a medical rite and facial features. Mentions names or terms that resemble a personal or brand name and possible discussion of beauty treatment. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities sufficient for a full card.
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