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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1949
Page
4
A quirky 19th century style quiz offered in the classifieds tests readers on history geography and science. It asks ten questions including the Florida purchase country Netherlands queen and presidents taught by their wives.
This item recalls salary increases for Corry Public Schools totaling $2420 approved by the Board of Education at an adjourned meeting. It notes an annual $100 raise for one teacher within a stated range, plus a mention of a heavy snowstorm affecting roads. Also referenced is the Industrial Drive surpassing $60,000, an art education exhibit at Pine Art Prints in Dunfur High School, and social news including a bridge gathering hosted by Ruth and Kathryn Peters, with a visit by Mrs Willer Sawyer in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Robbins quietly celebrated their ath wedding anniversary last week. Mr and Mrs Pete Christensen and Billy were guests of Mr and Mrs Andrew Christensen at a birthday dinner in honor of John Christensen Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bert Peiffer of Westfield and Mr and Mrs Gypll Peiffer and children of North East visited Mr and Mrs Vert Smith on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Steve Gincot and family of Warren were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Ginett, Mrs Satie Lewis and son Walter, told Miss Irma Gordon, were in Franklin Sunday to hear Miss Katherine Kuhlman speak at Faith Tabernacle.
Mrs. Robert Howles and Theresa and Bobby of Corry dined with the Howles family. Warren County volunteers to meet at Sugar Grove on February 28. Spring Creek guests Paul and Betty Porter stayed with Rev. and Mrs. Jordan Cote. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Anderson and children visited Erie relatives. John Douglas of Cleveland visited Frank Bottslash. Merle Donahue of Cleveland visits her sister. James Brown and party traveled to Jamestown for business.
Mr and Mrs Donald Engle and Tamily were in Erie Saturday for business. Mr Engle has a new truck for his enterprise. A prayer meeting was held at Mrs Gordon Coles home. Mrs Coles celebrated her birthday with cake and tea. Visits included Mr and Mrs Charles Rasey of Newcastle to see daughter Mrs Thomas Messinger Jr. Belle Nichols of Corry joined relatives including the Messingers and Emory Messinger of Union City.
A warped comparison recalls Mrs Mary E Surratt and her son John F Surratt tied to Lincoln assassination plots. The seven week 1865 trial faced biased defense, intimidating witnesses, and questionable evidence. The era's differs from postwar Axis Sally proceedings, with civil vs military paths shaping outcomes. Indian Summer followed by a warm spell and a dip in autumn temperatures marked the weather note.
Erie county school directors gather for the Silrd annual convention to discuss legislation transportation and school bus issues. About 180 directors are expected to attend sessions featuring J K Bowman state senator Arthur Blass and P O Van Ness with Mrs Opal Kennedy overseeing the meetings.
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