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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
7
Rumors swirl around a university athletics director position amid a contentious dispute over a 1936 ban and alleged dissatisfaction with the league arrangement. Reports place the action in Naples with local officials echoing tension over the proposed athletic alignment and funding.
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Corry High Beavers suffer a 29 to 16 defeat at the hands of the Union City Bears at Junior High gym. Union City used a strong third period to pull away after Corry led early. Beavers struggled with Rocky Grove in a previous game context.
The Kiwis Club produced Journey's End for Corry Hospital benefits, presented by the student body in a wartime drama set in a dugout. Captain Osterme is praised for his portrayal, with Captain Stanhope and the cockney servant also acclaimed, as the matinee audience thanks the play for its moving antiwar message.
A Meadvillle jury convicts James Walk of second degree murder after about seven hours of deliberation. The defendant, accused of premeditated murder in the prior November beating, faces a potential manslaughter verdict with a likely sentencing by the judge. Jurors described the evidence as sufficient and noted the defendant’s conduct in court as calm.
Fragmented reminiscence honors Robert Fulton of Clermont fame who navigated the Hudson in 1793 revolutionizing travel. The note mentions his fertile mind and disputes over primacy in steamboat progress while noting his early life in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia drawing and craft skills.
The club members plan make up kits and discuss front boxes while referencing Rev. Wagner visiting February 13. Hi Y news notes the new two division structure with a night club meeting Thursdays and day club on Tuesdays, plus a merged basketball team. A Warren trip is planned and a Library Club dinner is set for February.
A fragment shows students trading news and rumors about Miss Bennett and Miss Rowin, a clash over a Broadway claim, notes on the Skits club, and plans for a talent show. Mentions Ben nett, Benett, Race 6, and the town’s social chatter amidst exams and a concert by the canny band.
The text lists editorial and sports staff roles including Harriet Anderson as assistant editor and editor, Mary Loveland Betty Stewart Charlotte Nagel Shirley Hinman Jackie Rowan Ruth Bennett and others as typists or assistants, plus Paul Phelps as assistant sports editor and Kenneth Pan as core personnel, indicating a newsroom staffing snapshot.
The intramural basketball league plays two nights weekly with round winners advancing to a championship. Room 8 and Shop 3 remain undefeated, to meet next week. results include Room 16 losing to Room 1, Room 6 beating Room 14, and Shop 4 taking a forfeit from Room 5.
A dated editorial laments student reluctance to read front pages of newspapers. It argues world affairs knowledge aids conversation and listening, urging more engagement with current events rather than sports pages, listing student names and class references from a classroom scene.
The Tuesday assembly included a varied program with the qilay and theater leaders, a brief description of the "Tour 4 Toy's Mine" by Mr Roelofs, and a vote on the Rochey-Grove game. Ms Hie stunners drew attention while only four voted for a response. a woman placed a penny in a slot amid curious, unsettled scenes.
The orchestra begins rehearsals under Mr and Mrs Osler for the upcoming operetta. The group will perform nightly with the cast already in place. Mrs Alveete coordinates the schedule as the theater project progresses toward opening.
At Thursday student council meeting with absent secretary, Helen Beckwith served pro tem. Mr Sheen led and formed a committee of Ranck Bertram and Pullips to study dismissal order and study hall exits. A plan to notify study hall teachers and adjust door use aims to reduce congestion and improve safety. Members urged courteous conduct and proposed future discipline discussions to boost school order.
A damaged notice urges readers to reserve copies of this year’s active class record in dcino. It warns the order window is closing soon and urges down payment arrangements through a teacher or advisor to ensure receipt, noting specific totals and late fees if delayed.
A school note lists students with birthdays in February and March. Names include Peggy Sullivan Robert Hunt John Stowe Claire Caster Lyla Dimon Victor Wojele Bernice Wade and others in a yearbook style birthday roundup.
A damaged reminiscence tells of a mill worker who builds strength and wealth through claimed cures for catarrh with World's Tonic. He credits newfound health to the tonic after months of stomach trouble and weight loss, praising the medicine and its local sellers.
On the way to Brookville, a fatal accident occurred involving nuns. Victims include 21 year old Pittsuusueiuit Fen and 27 year old Sinley Rayaroni. Sister Wiiteed among others injured. The group was traveling from Mount Wassingum to visit a local nun when their vehicle collided with a highway quay near Clarion and Sershyd Moanette. Mrs. Amy Dalim of Washington, a distant relative, sustained minor injuries.
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