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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1938
Page
7
A fragmented racing roundup notes the Preakness and Derby context with mentions of Foxcatcher Lawrin along with horses like Man o’ War era figures, and Derby build up at various venues. It references contenders, stretch runs, and possible show finishers in a hazy, period voice.
In a muddled report the Senior Squad remains undefeated after a forfeit by the Juniors and a 14 to 10 Beinars win over the Juniors. Freshmen beat Sophomores 2 to 1 in a tight contest marked by Williams on the mound. Seniors held off the Freshmen 1 to 0 to stay atop the league standings amid strong Beinars hitting.
May 9 reports list Rev and Mrs Roger Morey Mrs Mary Fillom and Miss Paunie Chapman visiting Jamestown and Centerville. Local families including Bordwell Mianwaving Hawking and Hawking attend events at Mayville and Jamestown. Memorial services for Mrs Minty Rubnow noted, with church gatherings and community visits across Bear Lake towns.
A man from Grove Avenue is wanted in connection with a shooting that injured Milo Johnson on Sonora Street near Sycamore. Johnson, 3, was in serious condition at a local hospital with a chest and shoulder wound after a quarrel over poker. Police have not located the suspect and an X-ray confirmed a back injury.
The debate club schedules its annual amateur hour for Tuesday with a feature list including Swing Band numbers by Boy Stowe’s Junior Swingsters and a popular radio star. Mildred Weed and Weddell’s Gage trumpet solos are planned along with trombone and tap dance items. Additional amateurs from other schools may appear and organizers expect strong turnout.
The Atte Association will present The Whole Towns Talking in the High School Auditorium on Friday May 18 with a cast led by Annie Mary Maloney and Mrs Simmmbt Betty Jane Stewart. Other plays Mummy and the Mumps Yankee King have been well received and producers expect Vin yoir s play to top them. A Thursday evening parade and snake dance promote the show and Roelofs lists the cast including Doris Follett Robert Gurtis Dot Amy silvit Betty J Dahlstrand Gerald Bissell Lilian Spaulding Mary Castor Marion Donaldson Olga Dubrosky Bolly Poule Mery Hinman Shirley Hinman Rosetta King Marguerite Neyton Mary Loveland Charlotte Nuyel.
Report notes Mrs Shean convened Home Room residents to discuss plans for A A play The Whole Town’s Talking ticket distribution covered matinee and evening shows Some tickets appeared in the guest list and a notable amount of confusion over allotment and prices emerged Inquiries targeted the sale’s timing and the handling of remaining seats
A chaotic school page notes visitors from Horan College last Tuesday afternoon. Teachers attended the Mower and Daughter Canique, with honors for Paw Phelps and Kenny Poulson receiving praise. Students fix knee injuries, jokes, exams, and senior humor fill the rambunctious entries.
With spring underway final exams approach and exemptions provoke student worry. A lengthy note warns negligence risks missing exemption chances. The piece urges renewed effort despite distractions from warm weather and upcoming tests, hoping past grades help this effort.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Corry offers a prize of five dollars for seniors or juniors who write the best essay on The Drinking Driver. Entries must be 1,000 to 1,500 words, finished by May 18, and submitted to Miss Bennett or Miss Ronauil. Judging factors include form, proportion, and interest.
A Thanksgiving style report notes Tri Hi Y hosts a community banquet with rail of the Lutheran choir and guests including mothers and daughters. Speakers, a brief program, and a plan for a spring event were outlined as senior members finish the season with a morning breakfast before the end of May.
A high school event features Roger McCray selecting four of five top girls amid a weekly assembly. An audience fundraiser offered tickets for ice cream as prizes, and the main show is planned for May 18 titled The Whole Town's Talking.
Paul Phelps, high school sports editor, earned honorable mention in the State High School Reporter's Contest conducted by Pennsylvania State College. A letter from editor Franklin Ranney congratulates Phelps on the recognition, noting his work as among the twelve honored without a prize.
Three students are listed with upcoming birthdays: Harriott Anderson on May 10, Walter Paulson on May 11, and Vernon Thompson on May 15.
Diamond remains unmatched as an abrasive while boron carbide stands as the hardest synthetic material produced commercially. The text notes silicon carbide and diamond as key materials, highlighting their roles in abrasive applications and material verification.
Butler High announces ten speakers for commencement with Dearing as valedictorian and Sears as salutatorian. Dearing carries a 98.05 average and top credits, while Sears, with 2.61 average and major honors, shares the stage in a year of strong academic and extracurricular achievements.
Nine youths from local schools were chosen to hold public offices for a day. Charles Bracke led as Police Chief with Roman Savaknneipslot and Alvin Cogi-Pi among the seniors’ appointees. Rotary figures assisted as a celebratory event showcased student leadership and civic service.
A quirky line from Hi Ho in Chinatown cave cautions that misunderstanding is not fault, yet attempting to explain to trusting people risks a form of false pretense. The passage blends wordplay with a playful take on truth and perception.
In a 1836 case from Duria PA jurors awarded John Beard $2920 Mrs Beard $3500 and Marta Johns $280 in damages following a blast incident. The report notes injuries to Mrs Bours and the Jolson baby was killed though details are unclear.
Harold B. King, cashier at the First National Bank of Austin, was found dead by self-inflicted carbon monoxide poisoning near his car on a lonely county road. The 48-year-old had been missing since Wednesday and had planned to meet a bank examiner at the bank before leaving on Wednesday evening.
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