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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1939
Page
7
A fragment reports an event labeled as Tan Vation 3 of Meet MW He. Details are limited with missing context and names. The readable bits indicate a meet segment or event title, but no clear participants or locations are provided.
Corry Beavers host Alumni quintet on junior high court in a 85-26 victory. Bob Brown Paul Sutton and Bob Reynolds led main scoring while Red Payley added nine points early. Later Corry defeated Waterford 19-14 with Tom Cragg keying fourth quarter rally.
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century school ledger notes vacation delays as students prepare for exams starting January 25. It mentions Mary Miller’s dream fulfilled with skates, a misquoted Santa, a singing assembly, and a joke about Love’s Old Sweet Song. Teachers select songs, censorship notices for chemistry students, a music fund drive, and a prize for a room reaching 100 percent participation. The entry also references a dog circus, and a correction about San Salvador identified as Watling Island with El Salvador as the republic’s proper name.
A lively school column recounts post vacation chatter and upcoming events. Notes on a Sophomore play cast selections rehearsals and ticket sales, library rules for magazines, a few student pranks and fashions, plus staff comments on campus life and a lighthearted tease about teachers and decor.
Hl TIMES STAFF report on student life returns from holiday with chatter about vacation, school, and renewal. Writers note nostalgia and resolve for the new year, urging gratitude for tasks and studies as memories fade and days grow short.
A senior class gathering Friday urged students to help with the Corrian ad drive by selling ads. Mr. Sheen cited costs per book around 8.37 and said only selling more ads can cut costs. So far this year 330 has been raised versus 460 last year, with a goal of 100 to be reached by Monday night.
In December 1 intramural games Room 7 beat Room 1 by 20 to 12 with M Kogbacik and Sheldon top scoring. Room 6 defeated Room 1B 21 to 19 as Wells Weber and MuCustin led. Room 2 toppled Room 1 8 to 7 with Hurlburt and Rouse high scorers. Standings show Room 2 with 3 wins 0 losses. Room 6 and Room 1B next. Leading scorers include Max Chris 18, Fant Webb 14, M Kundracik 14, Pete McCaslin 13, Jack Sample 12, Jim Rowse 10, Paul Siel don 9, Lewis Hurlburt 9.
The Corrian yearbook drive aims to boost subscriptions with a $20 prize fund and a top prize of a $1.50 purchase credit. Students may earn by selling subscriptions before January 10, while a new photo plan caused initial debate before switching to a prowl approach. Gertruve Johnson is noted for making the origins.
A historical earthquake in Calcutta India struck on October 47 1737 resulting in approximately 30000 deaths, marking one of the era’s most severe city disasters. The report notes the vast loss of life and the quake’s lasting impact on local history.
Sophomore class staging the humorous Growing Pains Friday. George Melniyila is Pinky Taylor in this adolescence tale alongside Doris Bernsman as Terry and Rich ard Dewing with Betty Wood in supporting roles. Proceeds fund year’s expenses as student committees handle publicity costumes and make up for the school production.
A garbled feature lists students and talents. It highlights Bryan, Johnny Prankoyite, Sophomore Waters, Frank Filettel, Maury, and Wendall Gage as notable youths. Wendy, a Leampet player, stars in amateur contests. sports interest includes football and basketball. Weather is described as cold.
Senior High students attended a dog circus presented in the auditorium by Weody Powers, a former carry boy. Admission was five cents, and at 3 20 pm all attending students were excused to view the show. The event featured trained dogs and student ushers. Early text notes North Africa exports during the Roman Empire era.
A fragment from a student holiday notice lists local students and their activities during the Christmas season. Mentions Mery Bacha Betty Armitage Joan Schrater Sue Mount Phyllis Lindsley Tom Gragg Marguerite Spier Frank Rowse Vic Crage Bud Foster and others visiting Cleveland Girard and Erle, with car trouble and basketball practice noted.
The Library club discusses junior and sophomore girls joining the activity and plans for a possible operetta with high hopes for choral success. The Home Arts group shares gifts from Santa Claus and a fashion theme while the athletic club outlines skating events and basketball during study hall.
Fires destroyed two barns near Erie causing extensive damage. One blaze heavily damaged grain and machinery on a farm owned by LW West, Kilhern Road, one mile south of Kearsauga on Route 19. The other fire, reported early Friday, damaged a structure owned by Carl Knobloch at 88th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue. Estimated total losses around $30,000.
The salary board will meet Monday morning in Erie to set annual pay scales for all county employees. Chairman Harvey and Willy announced the session, with representatives from county offices to attend and consider requests for increases.
Fragmented report notes about a major Presbyterian Christian Education drive in the United States with contributions from numerous colleges. Dr Lewis S. Mudge, acting secretary, presented funds and program details at a national conference.
A fragment notes white settlers at New Smyrna Beach Florida in 1965 nine months before St Augustine, traditionally regarded as the oldest city in the United States, marking a historic claim to early settlement.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a post and price references, with garbled names and places. The text references a person in charge and an event or group, but specifics are unclear due to corruption. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes can be established from the readable portions.
The passage notes Sur warding county in California and New York County in Manhattan as the largest and smallest by area, listing roughly 22 square miles for New York County.
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