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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
7
Students should start preparing early for mid year examinations. Those who keep up with work and study each night perform better, while procrastinators burn late hours and risk failing. Begin now to avoid hindering graduation and to gain advantages from steady effort.
A HL Times reader asks whether education is merely grammar school and college or instruction plus character. The piece argues education must include social interaction, moral development, and refined understanding, citing a college dean on needing sound character. Senior Tri-Hi-Y plans to redecorate the teachers room with curtains and improvements as they host weekly meetings.
John Love guides readers on a nostalgic city motor tour starting at the high school on Pleasant Street and proceeding west along Washington Street. The piece notes local landmarks including churches on Ulla and Church streets, the United States Radiator Co branch, a streetcar line near Matt Street, the State Armory, and mentions local figures and businesses like Felix Keating and O’Hare.
A lively rambled text describes students returning from vacation at Jamestown with notes on classmates, romances, and daily school life. There are mentions of Sonny Dave and Ampha Christensen, Billy Jewels Writing Letters, Lila Bowman and her boyfriend, and a resident humor about the boiler, study hall, and secret passions. The piece ends with best wishes for a speedy recovery and a nod to a challenging exam period.
Bits of news report a return to school after vacation, with Miss Titus absent due to a death in the family and Brice Smith filling in. An automobile accident sidelined staffer, and Jane Raymond filled in well. Mrs Smith returns as exams near.
The timetable for Li in the second semester of year 132 Ai lists changes: Miss Rowland shifts English composition, English II, and English I timing. English class moves period positions. Mr Blanden replaces Algebra 4 with Trigonometry. Mr Axtell moves to advertising or sales from seventh to sixth period. Commercial Law drops for Office Practice taught by Mrs McCormick in seventh period. additional timetable changes affect Miss Barr, Miss Will, Miss Titus, My Anderson, Miss Smith, Mr Hoftmaster, and Mr Wilkinson.
The 1932 Wednesday singing period delighted students with new songs to begin the year. Miss Young earned praise for planning the enjoyable session. Martha B Cecil and Geoff A commented on attending the show with playful exchanges about costs.
The Debating Club begins work on a topic: Recognize Soviet Russia. Debates will be within the league and possibly with outside teams. Tryouts soon. interested students should report to Miss Rowland. Debates planned for late February with teams from Cochranton Meadville Titusville and others.
Examination slate at high announced begin Tuesday January 2 and ends Friday January 27. Examinations last three hours for morning sessions and one and a half hours for afternoon. Schedule prioritizes mornings. exemptions possible for students with 80 percent semester averages. next Wednesday all activity periods set for study with extra preparation favored by many students.
Beavers oppose Edinboro five Friday evening at the Juntac High Court in the first gate with the college town squad in years. Tidinbar brings a strong team as Evhtel lines up for a tough guard matchup. Clymer game showed Beavers improve with teamwork and fight.
All Ti-Hix and Hi groups gathered in the Senior High auditorium after school Thursday to have pictures taken of the warés groups for use in pamphlets published annually by the MC AL.
The Athletic Association reports debt reduction through new equipment purchases for football and basketball. They seek further support, suggesting candy sales by home rooms and broader participation to cut the deficit. Illustrative quotes and scattered figures show ongoing financial effort amid difficult conditions.
Lila Vollmer brings her new three act work Moonshine and Honeysuckle to Erie Pa at the Public Auditorium on January 10th and 11th. The author, praised for Sun Up, is acclaimed as a leading American writer and the stage version follows her radio hit mined with beloved characters and strong audience letters.
On Saturday insurance investigator Prank Allen arrived to probe arson cases in the county. He declined to discuss specifics but said he hopes to clear several fires from late last year. Attorney Mortimer St. Graham met with him to review leads as several suspicious fires have been under scrutiny for months with no details released.
Harrisburg Jan 9 One of the most active organizations during the 82nd legislative session is the Pennsylvania Fair Rate League a citizens group seeking utility rate reductions Its main strength lies in western counties led by president Albert Davidson The league adopted a platform at a convention and plans lobbying to reform public service commissions and allow rebates and municipal power expansion through charter changes The article outlines proposed amendments to extend public control over utilities and limit rate abuses by holding companies.
Corry Grange held a meeting at Foy GAIA NI with visitors from nearby granges including Waterford and Columns. A luncheon featured baked potatoes, sandwiches, pies and coffee. Officers were installed by F. D. Pithinbline, with help from Mrs. Swan and others. Leynall Swanson delivered a recitation and music by Hiram Pond and W. J. Flaherty.
Serjeant Harry Nixon, forties U S Army wrestling champion, to meet Hewitt in a Firemen’s Ball program at Shera. The match follows a recent draw in a substate contest. The evening’s card includes boxing and other wrestling bouts. first bout at 8 o’clock.
A badly hurt unidentified woman fell along a railroad area near Baltimore Street after attempting to cross tracks. Witnesses described a lengthy fall and injuries requiring medical attention, with bystander assistance noted as authorities investigated the incident.
Harvard and Princeton reopen discussions on athletic scheduling after a contentious episode over eligibility and potential dipping into public exposure. The long running dispute features Yale and others as parties weigh the impact on rankings and future conference alignment.
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