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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR snippet notes a numeric sequence with baseball style markings and unclear event. Reads like a sports score line or play by play fragment with mentions of 142 and 38 and 2B. Without full context, cannot determine teams names or outcome.
The article reviews a year of Junior activities including dances led by George Weberg’s orchestra at the Junior High Gym, the Junior Play Life Begins at Sixteen, the Junior-Senior Prom, a spring dance to raise funds, and the colorful hotel and gym Prom. It lists committees, chairmen, and ushers for Baccalaureate and Commencement.
The Ephorus department provides a complete review of Curry High athletics over the past year. Football went 4–4, basketball 12–11, baseball not yet played, intramurals strong with Shop 5 in basketball and Seniors in baseball, and spring events ongoing with varied results from September through April.
A lively school column recounts hall chatter, sports chatter, dances, and upcoming events. It mentions baseball and golf seeds, seniors exchanging calling cards, plans for a dance in Erie, and a promise of more excitement with visitors. The piece blurs names and details across playful anecdotes and school life.
Annual exercises set for June 8 in the High School auditorium with Rev. HR Harris leading the invocation and Rev. B L Wagner delivering the sermon. Speakers include Raymond Rey Salutatory and Dr Carl Nish Address. Orchestral music by the school, scholarships announced, and diplomas awarded by the Board of Education president.
Corry High School students praise the Hi Times and Corry Journal publishers for printing the Hi Times weekly at no charge. Mr Lombard's staff allowed late copy to cover football and basketball, earning honorable mention for Paul Phelps in the F.NP.A. Reporter contest. Students list game results and track events through May, with seniors, freshmen and sophomores noted for wins and losses, and upcoming baseball and track schedules.
Hi Times staff editors Norma Kier Man Betty Fogle Aas t Man and Mary Castor News uilltal s Betty Dahlstrand Robert Morton Apsils Mdilor Paw Phelps Ass t Sports Edit Kenneth Paytson Contributors include Carol Mae Hoskins Ella Owen Jackie Rowan Mary Bacha Ruth Bennett Shirley Hinman Mil Tred Anderson Typists Jackie Rowan Ilva Owen Shirley Hinman and Julia Zepka.
Commencement reflects that schooling ends only a phase. education continues. Emphasize lifelong learning, keeping an open mind, seeking new ideas, and analyzing propaganda to ask worthwhile questions and seek true answers.
The Hi Times staff hosts a year end banquet at 5:80 this evening with all year participants invited. Ten juniors entertain guests from the Sophomores and Juniors as they plan a Farewell Party for June 2 with sisters invited to attend. Caracas Venezuela sits 8,000 feet up and enjoys eternal spring due to altitude.
A long list of IW88 graduates reveals varied paths after high school with many undecided. Students pursue military service, nursing training, teaching, business, and multiple colleges including Allegheny, Seton Hill, and Clarion, alongside trade programs and prep schools.
The Cammy wyny oreg for June 7 1988 lists committee members including Robert Swain Betty Tang Panlattand Mary Loveland John Btrigter Phy dlaeswill Rachel Graff Mace Seams Pheron Ets Paul Phelpy Kennath Paulsen James Lundy and Walter uiuss. Music provided by the Swine Band and Mr and Mrs Chaf fee. An orchestra will perform a selection after the program.
A school column lists birthdays for students and staff. Names such as Evel yn Brooks Hob Brown Al tin Cogan Earl Ernest Simonsen Mildred Nich v8 MacBain Sears Mike Kiwidradile Lottis Hoplberty Botatcrion Gladys wile worthy Milner Kewiirlile Pat ty None Pau Watery Tune Phun Paylor Sarah Roath Tone Brenly and Rowlanosidt ona appear with various June and May dates in a birthday roundup.
On September 1 1987 elections were held for regular and alternate Student Council members. The first meeting on September 28 adopted a constitution and outlined an activities program. Officers include President Alive Rani Vice President Margarét Aerio BecTreas Holo Beckwith Boys Council President Phelps Vice President Avi Lovelarl Sec-Treas Helen Batlewith Miss Bennett was chosen faculty advisor. The Boys Council led the Thanksgiving program. the Girls Council directed Christmas and Armistice Day activities. The Glass Day Tanne) will be in charge of both councils on June 1.
At the final assembly letters and certificates were awarded to students for activities during 1987 88. Mr Byler announced football and basketball letters were earned earlier. a list names seniors juniors sophomores and the senior manager Lars Keppel. Basketball letters listed players and captain Lundy and others.
A fragmented narrative recalls 1950 era glimpses from Corry penniless days to high schoolers and Hollywood talk. Mentions include Shirley Henderson, Mary Loveland greeting children, Doris Folette leading a parade, and locals like Rox Wal and Roger McCray. The piece riffs on cinema, radio, and small-town life including gas stations, a turbine plant, and a final farewell as the author leaves Corry.
A disjointed account outlines a senior girls typing tournament with table seating and scoring. The piece mentions couples at Panty table, waving, and a prize structure while noting communication and equipment issues and unclear refereeing.
The United States Bureau of Fisheries reports that no fish can inhabit Great Salt Lake Utah. Only larvae of some flies and a small brine shrimp survive in the lake.
A fragmentary note on meteorites describes heavy iron and nickel rich specimens and mentions stony meteorites with unclear terms. The text mixes terms like culinary and dates, but the core idea centers on the heavy composition and diversity of meteorite types.
A May 28 1988 livestock sale in Corry Pennsylvania lists 250 head of cattle and other stock including horses bulls and sheep. Immediate sale closings and quality demand are noted with buyers sought and prices questioned. Local figures John Monty John Mein and John Shove are listed among clerks and organizers. The notice also includes a separate legal public notice for Corry city library building and bid specifications with delivery dates and right to reject bids.
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