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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
7
Senior class president Victor Dietzel leads Class Day events on June 4 with a morning assembly in green and white colors and a class will. The night features a seniors dance to cap the school term and a long cherished class gift presentation.
For a second year typing class the senior girls held a daily bridge contest with new partners. Each day a 15 minute test was written and scored only by errors. Eleanor Speck and Doris Nelson led the week with nine errors each, tied for first.
Harrisburg May 28 The division of safety reports 147 killed in April 3612 injured in motor vehicle accidents with 87 pedestrians among the fatalities. Of these 87 pedestrians 28 were under 15 years old. Officials urge pedestrians to cross carefully as Highway Safety Week observes safety reminders. Many deaths occurred when pedestrians crossed between intersections or walked in streets, with 54 of the 87 showing poor judgment.
A review of the Hi Times school year features a band mothers banquet on September 18, a humor chalk talk by Bob Gibson on October 6, and John Merrick’s World’s Fair trip published October 9. It covers club organization, student councils on October 10, athletic ticket news, highway opening led by Governor Pinchot, night school for Education Week, and a Corry Tri-Hi meeting on November 10. It notes senior redecoration during Christmas, Hi Times contest win by juniors, the play Girl Shy for charity on March 4, county contest honors, spring baseball, an Arthur history by Hazel Rehners, and letters awarded to football basketball band and girls’ basketball players with pins for typing students on May 21. Gertrude Hollenbeck of Titusville visited the school Tuesday as guest of Dougs Thuis.
A parody laments endless study as Kipling style Boots echoes in a weary student’s mind. Verse riffs on algebra, review work, and the pressure to stay home studying through June. Repeats of books, thoughts, and countdowns to exams convey fatigue and resolve.
A quirky diary style scene recalls Brilliance, a senior boy, and a tiny mouse named Setantoy in a drawer at Betty’s. The mouse escapes, Brilliance climbs a chair, and children clap as water glass plays a part. Offbeat school notes reveal student chatter and jokes about exams, crushes, and daily pranks.
Under leader George Sproyers the Juniors won the league without defeat. A decisive sixth inning gave them a 7-4 victory over the Sophomores to seal the pennant as the Seniors edged the Freshmen for a chance at the top.
Student newspaper draft lists editors and staff roles at Corry High School. Names include Raymond as Assistant Editor Rita Waite as Editor-in-Chief and Mary Sears as Business Manager along with various editors and contributors. The page shows a roster for a school publication with multiple student names and positions.
The Hi Times staff thanks Corry Senior High School students and faculty for their thoughtfulness and cooperation over the past year. The paper praises Mr. Colegrove for arranging to publish the school paper in the Corry Evening Journal each week as the year begins. The Hi Times staff extends best wishes for a pleasant and successful year to the 4-H club members.
A school issue notes Billy Morcon honored by 12 pupils, Sara June Reed Stanford shower and gifts, Sara Jane Reed Stanford wedding gifts, and a Girard prom at Hunter's Lodge Erie. Also mentions Sophomores health exam, Della Soropson birthday party, and a weekend fishing trip in Canada.
Senior High School held its last assembly where band members were awarded letters for meeting requirements, with a slide show about the World's Fair by Mr Finn of the Erie Railroad. Awards went to multiple students named by Mr Bennett after a year of service, followed by the school song and a final march. An automobile accident on Main Street involved Gerald Parsons and R Elliot. damage ranged from minor to moderate. Mr and Mrs Harold Roberts visited relatives in Dania and attended the Indianapolis oil races.
Juniors in English Literature presented two one act plays without a teacher. The Lost Silk Hat was directed by Mary Jances Brooks with Jane Maxwell Laville Rool Cleal Still Lucille Cullen and Betty Rowch in the cast. The second play was directed by Lee Shoemaker with Roy Reed Stanley Van Tassel Stacey Skinner Zern Bla Albert Cole Harriet Cole eroyé Naomi Jolson Harrison Rawson Raymond Sears Davis San Ger Rita Watts Dorothy Gauitreas Marie Bennett and Jeanette Palmer in roles. Only juniors attended and all said the performances were admirably directed and presented.
Rudy Appel attended the funeral in memory of his mother Mrs Theresose Appel 61 who died at home in Corry after a long illness. Born in Sondershinusen Germany she came to America 42 years ago and lived in Wheeling 34 years. She was mother of eight, five surviving. Services were in Wheeling with interment at Mount Wood cemetery. Shrine for Moslem travelers installed in Johannesburg station marking a unique Urilish empire project, as reported.
In Windsor Conn a litter of four newborn kittens faced nursing challenges after their mother’s health issues and a local reader notes Mrs Robert Kiddell purchased nursing bottles and tools for the care. Allen of Warren visited Corey today with friends.
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