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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1939

Page

8

113 Seniors to win diplomas at commencement

One hundred thirteen graduates will receive diplomas at 8 p m June 7 at Senior High School. The program includes orchestra selections, speeches by Gertrude Johnson and Ruth Bennett, and diplomas awarded by Superintendent R S Dewey. The Baccalaureate Service Sunday at 8 p m features ministers G L Boyd H R Harris E L Wagner P F Haines and sermon by Kuhn on Cain or Seth with Corry High School orchestra providing music.

P. F. Haines Gertrude Johnson John B. Cavett Ruth Bennett Dewey J. R. Dearing Board of Education G. L. Boyd H. R. Harris E. L. Wagner Kuhn Cain Or Seth Corry High School

Senior Review Highlights Senior Class Achievements at Senor High

The Seniors of 39 elect Charles Brackes Richard Tindsiey Denna Bertram and Gertrude Johnson as class officers. Ruth Bennett and Gertrude Johnson lead with top grades and will be valedictorian and salutatorian. Senior bands orchestras and dramatic clubs gain members and letters for athletics arts and public speaking achievements.

Charles Brackes Richard Tindsiey Denna Bertram Gertrude Johnson Senor High Ruth Bennett Hiey Keith Henton Wendall Gage Raymond Cathers Job Stowe Theodora Swanson Justin Johnson Katherine Welly Wendall Fbaymod Osthers John Sine Trerdore Swanson Aus UN Toran Tottie Bennett Gerrude Jonmson Robert Curt Maratney Tran Ast Ves Boh Meadville Pod Nickels Verna Wetmere Mary Maloney Anita Rainesalo Wenneth Parr Lillian Shauldins Reehard Lindsley Norma Kler Mary Castor Mariani Dingfel- Wer Roberta Hing Senorgis Wr Vbroen Tas Donna Ber 1Eam Gertrude Johnerm Lars Reesink Minna Kemner Fr‘herbn Wells Phyllis McClin‘ook Ise Lindberg Ruth Cobb Colletta Lewis Shirley Ohrn Katherine Kricanth Sors

Three Seniors Earn Perfect Attendance Certificates

Three seniors Mertin Keefer Lois Reesink and Mary Le Machio complete Senior High without tardies or absences this year Several other seniors will receive certificates or seals for perfect attendance Names listed include Kono Akim Mary Pacha Mevine Gresley Kathleen Hazel Gertrude Jimson from Room 7 Lawrence Clark Raymond Catherseth Benton Wendall Gage from Room 5 Theodore Swanson Paul Nichols John Stowe Inex McGraw Shirley Ohm Lilley Dorris Berniece Wade Katherine Ils from Room 8

Mertin Keefer Lois Reesink Mary le Machio Kono Akim Mary Pacha Mevine Gresley Kathleen Hazel Gertrude Jimson Lawrence Clark Raymond Catherseth Benton Wendall Gage Theodore Swanson Paul Nichols John Stowe Inex McGraw Shirley Ohm Lilley Dorris Berniece Wade Katherine Ils Ani

Seniors Column Recaps Parties Plans and romances

A lively seniors column highlights class dance plans and dating dramas. Mentions Melbourne Sorenson winning a prize for Stage Door and the Findley Lake opening for skating enthusiasts. Notes parties at the Country Club, gifts, graduations, and good wishes for the graduating seniors.

Graduates Head to Diverse Colleges Across Cities

A school list shows seniors abroad after summer, heading to Donna Bertram Taylor at University, Gertrude Johnson Taylor at University, and others. Names include Bertha Krupa at Chicago Beauty School, Mary Laurie at Central Bible Institute, and Ruth Bennett at University of Michigan among many.

Donna Bertram Taylor Universi Gertrude Johnson Taylor University Bertha Krupa Chicago John Dearing Allegheny Penn State Lucille Jones Binghamton Bible School Mary Maroney Teachers’ College Grave City of Indians Mary Laurie Central Bible Institute Springfield Minna Kamber Pitt University Virginia McArthur Brie" Business College Mildred Nichols Central Bible Inte Mary LaMechia Detroit Business School Verna Wetmore Jefferson Medi Eal College Philadelphia John Stowe—Taylor University Peggy Sullivan Nursing School New York City Charles Hughes Sity Helen Morton Mercyhurst Anita Rainesale Iinland Janet Gordon Edinboro Katherine Wells Slippery Rock Dorothy Johnson Edward J. Myers Memorial Hospital Seota Eastman Edinvor Ruth Bennett University of Michigan Lottie Bennett Beauty Culture School Erie Paul Weber Ike Robert Taylor Mike Kundracik Corry Hi Edward Mcilroy Donna Elsie Lindberg Tle Merry Phyllis McCuntaoly Weiph Aiort-Hed Anita Rainesale Hubert Watrous Josephine Valett Warren Proctor Beaverdam Uncle Sam Tnez McGraw Lois Reesink Colletta Lewis Lovell's Station Mildred Konderlick Frank Rouse Betty Cinderela John Long Paul Nichols Aly Walter Paulson Mary Shirley Ohrn Arthur Lave Iand

Farewell to Mrs Howe and 10 I Hirnsey

A class letter bids farewell to Mrs Howe and Mr Hirnsey at a Pittsburgh area high school. Students credit Mrs Howe with English and French teaching and debate coaching while noting Mr Hirnsey’s brief tenure and the impact both had on their education. The letter expresses gratitude and hopes for their future success.

Mrs. Howe I, Hirnsey Yank Howe Mr. Himey Gore Hirt Joloni

Phylus McClintock Wins Essay Contest Prize

Phylus McClintock, a senior and advertising student taught by Mrs. Cora G. Smith, won a five dollar prize in the Corry Evening Journal sponsored essay contest conducted as a class project. Phyllis learned of the award last Wednesday.

Phyll McCntock Lucky Sehior Corry Fvening Journal Erle Advertising Club Phyllis Cora G. Smith

Senior Snapshots of Debonair Seniors in School Feature

A playful, incomplete yearbook style roster lists students with nicknames and traits from Paul Weber to Arthur Lave Iand, noting personalities, future hopes, and connections to school activities. The piece reads like a brisk, colloquial portrait gallery of seniors with teased humor and affectionate quirks.

Seniors urged to pay into memorial fund

The Virgil G. Christ memorial fund offers a yearly nine plus one dollar scholarship to any college for each senior who contributes one dollar. Over eleven seniors have paid so far this year, while many refuse to pay. Last year’s class came within ten dollars of funding, but nine musting?

Virgil G. Chrtis Hig Alumni Association

Class Week Socials Highlight End of School Year

A series of student events marks the close of the year. May 17 the Tyi-Hi-Y Chui held a mother and daughter banquet at McCray Community Church with a farewell gift to counselor Mrs. Howe who leaves for Pittsburgh. May 24 the Tri-Hit Juniors hosted a seniors farewell at Spaulding Cottage Cottage Park Columbus with burgers and a campfire. May 25 Mrs. Howe's homeroom gave a luncheon surprise and gifts. June 1 a library club weiner roast at Coletta Lewis's home features guests Lilian Spaulding Martha Corbin. June 2 the all school dance in Junior High Auditorium from 9 to 12 with an orchestra. June 6 seniors hold Class Day assembly and plan Class Picnic at Celora Park with games and rides. Transportation arranged by school buses for juniors and seniors. attendance urged for final gathering. thanks to Donna Bertram and committee.

McCray Howe Senior High Pittsburgh Spaulding Cottage Cottage Park Columbus Coletta Lewis Lilian Spaulding Martha Corbin Miss Titus Sheen Myers Miller James Lewis Celora Park Grey Hound Host Alley Dodgem Enic Donna Bertram

The Graduate Speaks Dear Baiter Senior Hi Times

A senior submits a poem about graduation year stress and pride. The Hi Times staff lists editors and contributors while noting seniors will attend the Alumnae Association’s annual banquet and dance, urging classmates to pay their share of the fund.

Baiter Hi-Times

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