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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
7
Miss Wolford conducts shorthand and typing classes as part of adult education. Fourteen beginners in typing and eight in the beginners class. ten in shorthand beginners and nine in advanced. Typing at Senior High from 4 to 6 p m. shorthand at Junior High from 6 to 8 p m and 8 to 9 p m for advanced. Intermediates possible. Each student gets two hours daily practice plus regular class. Registration within the next two weeks.
Frederick Levy Gertsch, 0-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Gertsch, 406 McPherson street, died after a rifle bullet struck him as Charles Rose 60, of Lawn avenue, fired at a nearby pumping shanty. Police investigation by Chief George Haein District Attorney L Eddy and Deputy Coroners Lutz traced the sequence of shots with the boy inside the shanty when the fatal bullet entered his left arm and abdomen. Rose had been shooting at the shanty while adjusting sights, and neighbors reported a cat comment from the father prior to the tragedy.
The document outlines tax treatment of stock and securities exchanges in reorganizations under section 112 of the Revenue Act. It notes that nonrecognition of gain for recipients of stock in exchanges for securities, with changes in definitions of stock and voting stock, and adjustments to sections 112 (g) and related clauses. It references the 1934 act and implications for recapitalizations and distributions.
A student council proposal questions who may use magazines for assignments and why. It asks if only honor students should have access and why current magazines are not ready until after the next issue is released.
The Hi Times lists the junior class staff appointed by the Ela officers. Include Waiter Shirley Larson, Assistant Taylor, Helen Hovey as Managing Editor, Fred Schultz as Assistant Managing Editor, Jack Taylor, Feature Editor Malcolm Haines, Sport Editor Witon Gumtiedon, and Mrs Smith as Faculty Adviser.
A Times published by Corry High School students urges seniors to accept responsibility as they prepare for graduation. The page lists staff roles and contributors and presents motivational advice to students across grades about diligence, hard work, and facing future challenges.
Director Roelofs explains Bria County High School dramatic program aims to give all students equal opportunity in development and performance. Classes run four to four forty five p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday with students taking on roles from business manager to stage manager and director to cast, culminating in a production before the student body.
A jittery roundup of high school social life rumors ties up romances, rivalries, and classroom chatter. The piece mentions students like Carlotta Mead, Bing Betts, Doris Follett, Betty Clough, and Eddie Backer while alluding to dances, cinema outings, and a playful but chaotic sense of campus intrigue.
Morrises spoke to the student body on the topic Historical Spots of Erie County. He shared that years ago the area was water covered, noted glaciers, mountain formation, and the Niagara Falls. He cited that Erie County was once claimed by five states and discussed Indian treaties and trails through the region.
Beavers schedule two league tilts this week against Wesleyville and Lawrence Park with a March 10 reschedule for the game with Lawrance Parr. Aiming to rebound from rough stretches, the team has played about two thirds of its schedule and seeks better finish amid upcoming home and away dates. Wesleyville previously beat Carry in OT at Wesleyville. remaining fixtures include February 14 Wesleyville and February 18 Lawrence Park with several February and March dates listed.
Friday tryouts for the Girls Club were held with Wilcox Taylor and McCuan leading a team in Room 1. Miss Price invited Grove City readers to a party while local judges for the Hi Ties contest are to be selected from townspeople. Five girls Dorothea Brockman Ernestine Lynn Virginia Logoland Mala Taylor and Jeanette Sorenson were treated at Kinster's by Miss Rowlshd for Modern Literature work. The German Advertising staff held a party with refreshments at school and later at Miss Blair's home. A leak on the south stairs was noted during bad weather. AH. A.M. held a presentation last Thursday. The boys pastime in Room K i plays Tiddley-winks. Grace Houser remains ill. Mack’s letter from France may signal something. A contract for media work may be forming. Three students share honors with George Washington next week: Charles McCuan Marjorie McElroy and Virginia Weir cen. The S.O.B. Club charity sale adds to the total realized to date over 12 dollars.
George Wingis, 58, a Tormier Kia Railway Co. employee, shot himself in bed at 8 am Saturday in Erie. Wife Ella heard the shot and found him prostrate, gun in hand. He was taken to Hamot Hospital where he died at 9:50 am. Authorities cited poor wealth and worries over railway work as factors.
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