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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
6
The financial report of the Junior-Senior banquet and Prom has been received. Due to large classes attending both events, expenses were heavy. Receipts include class play 0.20, class digits 21.9, class chitter 2 Milie Gale. From (floor) 279.35.
A fragmented school page recalls dust storms and rain in parodied verses, notes seniors and juniors at Columbus High School, and mentions mumps cases after Easter. It records student activities, class meetings, and planned entertainments led by Miss Rowland’s English class and club president Kimberly Kroné.
May - Board members scrutinize the superintendent vacancy as they interview candidates. Dr H Vanersslice from Aliquippa is sidetracked amid accusations of indiscreet remarks. Harrisburg reports price for the post are reviewed while other Ohio and Pennsylvania names, including Carmen Ross of Edinboro State Teachers College, surface.
May 6 report says the House will consider a proposed tax collection bill to abolish county tax collectors outside cities, eliminating the post now held by Emmet Parker. Assemblyman Vanallsburg says committees are ready to report, with passage depending on Democratic support. The measure, backed by tax economy groups, promises large savings for municipalities across the state.
A list of quirky phrases and snippets appears, mixing song lines and cheeky references. It notes exams, report cards, a spelling bee, and a nod to senior high news, with playful mentions of football season and cafeteria treats.
The fifth regular marking period ended with report cards issued last Thursday afternoon. Teachers expressed concern for the few pupils whose promotion is doubtful and noted one final opportunity to raise marks to passing. Mr. Sheen praised hard work and urged every student to finish creditably.
A concert is presented at the high school tonight at 4 p.m. under director Miss Gheeffer and Mr Bennetty. Participants include the high school orchestra chorus trio and Girls Glee Club with contestants from St Erie contest. A piano duet features Francis Brooks and Dorothy Whicker.
A College Women's Club meeting on Monday April 29 at Mrs Redmond's Wright street home elected new officers. President Miss Aan Baressi vice president Mrs Helen Brown secretary Miss Ole Young treasurer Miss Doris Dooitte. The cast performed the short play Mother Was Right featuring Louis Mount Dorothy Morrow Leona Reed Betty Smith Gladys Price and Mrs Euro genia Graft. Mrs Gilbert gave a talk on her recent Mediterranean cruise. Refreshments and games followed.
The Times Club held a dinner at the high school on Thursday evenings with members bringing guests. Attendees enjoyed dancing, ping-pong, and meals, including extra eating. Guests included Miss Price, Jane Maxwell, Lee Shoemaker, Betty Roach, Ruth Busa, Bruce Dearing, Rita Waite, Ruth Taylor, Marion Pitt, Clinton Haines, Rinne Foster, Virginia Smith, Marion Hawkind, Frank Grice, Norma Bennett, Bill Moret, Mary Geiger, Charlotte Schragiting, and Barton Smith.
A light column recalls the Erie Prom evening with notes on students and staff. Mentions Walt Gulik and Bob Gulik catching mumps, Marjorie Young after the Prom, new student Harriette Shaw, and Jeannette Palmer in Pirates of Penzance. A teacher observed prom antics and a promise of no dirt next week.
The event will open when weather allows with rounds due by May 20 27 and June 3. Twenty six boys have signed up for the boys tournament with no girls entering yet. The prize is a medal and the format follows the usual method.
Trx Dido, a 14 year old dog once crowned No 1 in Fort Worth, has died of old age. He spent 13 of his 14 years with the city’s first dog license, marking a long era in local canine history.
Rehearsals are underway for the annual Junior High exhibit in the gym with an operetta titled Bon Voyage. The story follows Neal Standish of Back Bay Boston who travels Europe with art study and a goal to become human, aided by Larry O Connell and encountering Patricia Galloway who must meet her grandfather's will terms before inheritance.
Published by Corry High School students with Jane Maxwell as writer in chief and Ruth Taylor as assistant editor. The piece urges Seniors facing low grades to persist, buckle down, and study hard to graduate, noting time remains if effort continues and steady work yields results.
Miss Pries vacationed in Pittsburgh during Easter to see Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine in the Taming of the Shrew. Mr Myers visited his folks and Aleon. Mrs Smith traveled to Washington Philadelphia and New York. Miss Blair saw her brother in Scranton. Miss Titus returned to Barnes Pennsylvania. Mrs McCormick spent most of her vacation with her daughter in Cincinnati. Miss Rowland split time in Dubois, then fished after refusing. Mr Pilskam visited relatives in Cleveland and Smethport. Mr Andareon vacationed at Meadville. Miss Benevil stayed quietly at home in Corry.
A. G. Covell, former Corry resident and U S commissioner, died at his Sykeston home on Saturday after a stroke. Burial took place in Sykeston on Sunday. He was a 1876 Corry High School graduate who left Corry circa 1884 and left behind a widow and five children.
Readable fragments indicate a local note about a hornet related item. Details are sparse with unclear names places or dates. The record preserves the fragmentary event without introducing external specifics.
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