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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1935
Page
7
Unclear fragments describe a missing person case linked to Cleves and nearby towns. Several names appear fragmented including James, Fiet, and Ves. The report notes a trip, a group of friends, a sheriff, and a residence on Porter Street in an Ohio city, with mourning mentions and local acquaintances.
The Junior Class will present Our Yours Truly Willie a quaint comedy about the Phifer family centering on Willie who resents growing up and a love letter he signed Yours Truly Willie. The cast includes William Phifer Sr Jr Mrs Phifer Charlotte Schramling Grace Phifer Robert Irvin Phifer and others. performances planned for Friday March 28 with admission expected slightly under last year.
Corry residents await a free admission concert by Hildegarde Lasell, noted soprano, at First Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday evening with Alma Grayvee Miller as pianist. Rev. Perry F. Haines secured the appearance via a layman sponsor. Lasell tours Pennsylvania and nearby states. An offering to cover church expenses will be taken.
A long time Ridgway resident and Civil War veteran Jason Smith marks his 96th birthday. He recalls service with the Seventh New York Sharpshooters, battles from the Wilderness to Petersburg, and his role as a blacksmith and community donor. He helped build a jail in Ridgway and a stone church along the highway, and he funded a Civil War memorial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Notice records the closing of The Grange National Bank in Spartansburg Pennsylvania and directs creditors to present notes for payment. It also announces the administrator’s notice for the estate of Henry L Raymond in Corry Erie County and requests debtors to settle and claimants to file with Teneva.
Bits from Union City include a bridge party at Elaine Poster's home and social notes on Marian Pitt, a candy sale in Room 8, a knitting club start, a Senior Dance after Union City Time Friday, and various local birthdays and weekend visits. The Corian plans a subscription drive in March while dues reminders and price changes appear.
A long readers’ column from Corry High School notes unusual classroom rules and cheeky student antics. It mentions Miss Price, Mr. Pilskan, and various faculty roles, plus seniors planning invitations and a Moon-Huth romance still active.
A humorous old verse extols a beloved partner despite rough looks and rough speech. The speaker lists her sturdy talents from mending and washing to potting and sleding, praising loyalty and love over polish and beauty. The poem ends with a pledge that she is the one for him.
February marks celebrations of Washington and Lincoln not for brilliant minds but for honesty integrity and respect. The reader is urged to emulate these traits to gain popularity and success in life and business, though not all will become heroes.
The Debating Team had their picture taken at Brooks Studio Tuesday evening February 12. They returned to the high school for a debate in the teachers room on a proposal for federal grants to equalize educational opportunity. The affirmative team, including Bruce Dearing Norma Grive Norma Bennett and Roy Reed, defeated the negative side led by Lee Shoemaker Ruth Mould Edith Yman and Orville Street. Afterward the group held a screen dinner in the high school kitchen with advisor Miss Rowen and guest Miss Price. all attendees reported a delightful time and enjoyed the debate and supper.
A mixed set of reviews notes The House of Trujillo by Ann Caieron as entertaining with action and romance amid a plot of Weir and his daughter fleeing authorities in South America and a deposed Paraguayan figure. It also covers an approving take on Life of Calvin Coolidge, with anecdotes from friends showing a more active personality than expected. A stray peanuts theft note from Shelby, Ohio ends this selection.
Testimonials from William Wellgrait of Los Angeles and Mrs. H. W. Davis of Chicago praise San-Cura Ointment for rapid eczema relief after ineffective medical treatments. Advertisements urge doctors and druggists to stock the product, claiming it clears skin problems when other remedies fail.
Youngsville defeated Corry 23 to 19 at home after leading 9 7 at halftime. The game stayed tight throughout with Youngsville pulling away late. Substitutes for Corry and Youngsville saw action as the Little Beavers earlier won 27 to 6 in the prelim.
Readable items show a college newspaper page with social notes and campus chatter. Mentions Brice Dearing missing new song sheets, opinions on Miss Price pineapple pie, Ozzie Jewell with a new hat, and various campus personalities. Training camps in Pennsylvania and Erie figures discussed.
Funeral services for D. A. Dell Howard, well known Curry resident, were held at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:45. The prayer service followed at 4:40 at the late home, 215 West Smith Street, with Rev. A. Hour, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating and Miss May Howard, George Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Bries Thomas singing. Burial was in Pint Grove cemetery. Bearers included Harvit Stoner, Gard Thorpe, C. A. Fier, Walter Pier Clatro Platt and Harold Williams. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Rey Howard and two children of Sigurd Ulery, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Symonds, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schneider and friends from Erie.
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