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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

7

High school operetta charms 360 matinee attendees

A large audience of about 360 students and younger pupils enjoyed Thursday afternoon’s operetta matinee. The performance featured an orchestra, nine dances by Junior High dancers, and numbers by Jewel Hasbrouck and John Stowe. A seating drive boosted matinee ticket sales, with room 8 leading at 100 percent.

Keppel Tifany John Stowe Jewel Hasbrouck Datis ‘Bergman Shuck Hughes Maryida iReds Room 8

Students debate homework burden in school column

Editor Norma Ket presents a student viewpoint on home work. The piece notes students spend after school hours on assignments and reference books, argues for balance between study and leisure, and cites class time as insufficient for some subjects. It raises questions about the nature of education and the value of practice versus instruction.

Tom Wiki Snitz Jack

Up and Down the Hall of the Lyceum and campus

A lively campus gossip column notes operatic mood at the Lyceum course, a splashed spring style, and school life detail. Mentions Dan Harrington in a new car, Senior Commercial girls starting office practice, a Catherine Severin versus Bob Reynolds clash, Patty Yohe's return from illness, Agnes Laboskie's accident, and a late birthday for Jo Valotti. Seniors plan Commencement cap and gown fittings.

Lyceum Dan ‘Harrington Catherine Severin Bob Reynolds Patty Yohe Patty Agnes Laboskie Smith

Senior Snapshots of a Small-Town Class Nightly

A quirky yearbook-like piece profiles students Roberta King Helen Morton Patty Yohe Bob Waite and Charles Hughes among others. It notes odd nicknames like Snoop The Waiting Dictionary Bertha and Two things She just can t stand Homework and school. It covers interests from sports and ice skating to ambitions like chemist and air-hostess and hints at social dynamics and crushes in a rambling, informal tone.

Revert Snoop Hyo Patty Yohe Roberta King Bob Waite M. I M. M Bertha Helen Morton K.L Charles Hughes Speretin Ag Red O'neal Metropolitan

Tri-Hi-Y Collects 42 On Ticket Campaign

A Tri-Hi-Y fundraiser raised over 42 dollars for the Civic Employees Association of Corry. Twenty percent supported the Tri-Hi-Y treasury for the annual Mother Daughter banquet. Mary Laurie won first prize earning 8.40 and Mildred Nichols second with over 7.00 sold.

Civic Employeeh Association of Corry Sprive Ginla Mary Laurie Mildred Nichola Tri-Hi-Y

Northeast Host to Corry Debate Teams

The Corry High School debate teams coached by Mrs Howe engage in a North East debate on Wednesday March 8 on the question Whether the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain. Corry's negative team faced North Man s at 4 pm with debaters Dorie Jadestrim Owen Sheridan Richard Dowring Richard Ploisted Mary Miloney Jack Heymann. At 7 pm the debate continued with Betty Litz Fritz Sladder Allee Neil George Lee Atdernon Bob Curt Eugene Bates supporting Curry.

Corry High School Mrs. Howe Eld Tieit Hrat North Esat United States Great Britain Corry North Mans Dorie Jadestrim Owen Sheridan Richard Dowring Richard Ploisted Mary Miloney Jack Heymann Tater Swith Betty Litz Fritz Sladder Allee Neil George Lee Atdernon Bob Curt Eugene Bates

Corry to Hold North Western District Hoops Playoff

Moth A. announces a district basketball tournament for 10 counties on Saturday March 18 with class A and B contests. Teams include Erie Olt City Bradford and Greenville High with eight advancing to Corry for semifinals and finals. An added feature is the North Western Hi-V players selection and a 15 cent admission.

Moth A Morry Erie Olt City Waterford Wattaburg Tidioute Bradford Ol City Greenville High School Corry Blule Jays Brig Academy Pala High

Week of school events and activities summary

A fragmented diary of a school week detailing periods adjusted for a Taft Lyceum course, seniors buying caps and gowns, teachers preparing report cards, a debate trip to North East, an evening operetta, a Games Club meal, and social events with invitations, name cards, and a pups naming appeal.

Taft Lyceum Mar Viperetta Howe Ruth Nagel Walter Raleigh Nowa Kler Mary Hinman Wan Janek Gordon Hi-Times Leket

Spring Sports Program Plans Launched At School

The school outlines a spring sports plan featuring ball, track, tennis, golf, and ping pong. Tennis and ping pong matches will be played between individuals. golf may form if the Country Club is usable. Varsity baseball and track may be organized if profits permit. a tennis tournament for girls is emphasized.

Gins Byler Intermuea Nions Heliever Titunyikins Min Byler Dliogh Ani Tie Wathe Sheen Wy Anderson

Office Practice Course Inaugurated In Corry High School

A new Office Practice course began at Corry High School aimed at teaching typing filing stencil cutting transcription and other clerical tasks. The program plans to visit area offices and continue through the year with students from Virginia High School and other local schools participating.

Business Coust Corry Filth Julies Weole Avis Juntoy High Goris High School Virginia High School Mavi Watral Thee Laker Witoes Offiewares Wunior High McArtimes Seiler

Hutton Cushings Final Lyceum Number

The Lyceum course closes with a student program featuring Miss Allleton Vin Clayhinpe and Alma Lrassemp, mixing operatic and comic tunes. Proceeds aid Athletic Association funds, with plans for more numbers next year.

Lyceum Voiuie Miss Alulon Vin Clayhinpe Wii Emal Lrassemp Ones Mixy Holly Tamifar Lycoin Ji Anderson Athletic Association Auk Te Nan Sures

Cronin Calls for Wide Open Democratic Race

Erie County Democratic Committee chairman Michael J. Cronin urged a broad nomination process at a planned executive meeting likely Thursday. He said the campaign should prepare for September primaries and ensure party support for all candidates on the ticket while drawing on available precincts and ward committees.

Michael J. Cronin Erie County Democratic Committee Yall Hee Miltee Sakdh Still- Wal -Ponitivins Gronin Saddle Jeffrey Ultimer Cronin

Snow Storm Sweeps State Across Northeastern Regions

A Texas born storm moved through the Midwest and Appalachians toward the Atlantic coast, bringing rain and snow. Northeast Pennsylvania reported four to eight inches of snowfall while the rest of the state faced icy conditions and cold winds.

United Press Appalachiana Atlantic Coast Pennsylvania

Despondent Man Takes Sunlit Path After Loss

A distressed man, recently unemployed, wandered with a friend Pewee as Deputy Coroner Geanyn Plalt and West night staff assisted. The incident happened yesterday during a visit, with others including Hanford and a sister and mother in the city aware of the man’s distress and steps taken to help.

PUC Members Confer Today In Budget Talks

Democratic members of the Public Utilities Committee meet to align the April and May budget with Gov Usurat request. Key figures include Beals J Drineall Richard J Tomish and Brehanan in the executive subset as tasters for the plan.

Varrisburg Marel Hale Wen Beals Drineall Richard J Tomish Brehanan Jock Sbseton Texkiy Ain Cifvel Ila Mach Gov Av- Usurat Dame

Distributor of Beer Is Slain in Rochen Pa

In Rochon Pennsylvania on January 9 a prominent beer distributor was found shot in his automobile just before a beer party trial opened in Beaver County court. The victim, 64, was discovered behind the wheel of a Tekeibuirge plant at West Main Street. Authorities report a handgun was found nearby and describe a tense scene as investigators examine the interior qntelde Wa. Weiter efforts focus on motive and suspect lineup.

Rochon Beaver County Tekeibuirge West Mein Street Th Dent Resele Thai

New Games Club Holds Parts Thursday Night

A new games club met Thursday night at Seine High School with Martin Keppel as president. The gathering featured hamburgers, scalloped potatoes, and a favorite dessert as members enjoyed 48 and pin‑pong.

NEW Games Club Uuuer Anderson Martin Keppel W Prand Fevdl Seine

Handel's Messiah Completed in Dublin in 24 Days

The Etude notes Handel began the oratorio Messiah on August 28, 1741, finished the first part that day, the second on September 6, the third on September 12, and instrumentation by September 16. It premiered April 18, 1742 at Music Hall on Pitt Street in Dublin, Ireland.

Pistyamble Street Dublin Ireland

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