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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1932
Page
7
Beavers aim to avenge last year’s loss as they host Union City in a tough Friday game. Both teams show progress with improved teamwork, while nearby rivals Indigo and Youngsville post ties and narrow defeats.
A description of a November supper at Senior High School Room 1 featuring music by Miss Mildred Perry on mandolin, games, and a jig as well as a cheerfully hosted event. The gathering honored Missine Macle and Miss Dorothy Wylin, with thanks to Mrs. qth for cider and chaperoning.
Annual health examination for high school pupils was held on a Wednesday in the school building. Dr Kibjor Miss Kep fer and a school doctor and nurse led the checkups. Severe cases noted, throat and dental concerns rising, overall health good. Yellow slips detailing health concerns will be sent to parents urging prompt follow up to prevent lifelong health issues.
A fragmentary report recalls a Morgue incident on a November 7 night at a hall. The venue was secured as onlookers dispersed and attendees returned home safely with minimal disturbance.
The Parent Teacher Association at Fairview School planned a November meeting with Mrs. Ossabagger as entertainment chair. Third grade classes performed two sections of songs or recitations while two lead teachers organized refreshments. A singing period occurred on November 2 with popular tunes and rounds, plus a masquerade parade featuring lavender and blue costumes.
A playful, informal tour through Corry using the Roosevelt highway to spotlight landmarks. The narrator notes city features from the hospital and Carnegie library to the public square, post office, Journal office, and Senior High School, ending with a friendly invitation for another ride.
A chaotic update from the Post Mortem column notes a parade of names and gossipy snippets about C H S alumni. Headlines mention Ruth Brooks, Mary Henriett, and Carlyle Thom amid tributes, hobbies, and Halloween mischief, with light commentary on friends and school life.
On Halloween night a clash occurred as the WS and 7Cs clashed on Center Street. M Ms wore banners insulting the 70s, prompting a float attack and torn costumes. The 70s later billed the M Ms eight dollars and twenty cents for damages.
Most sophomores in the College Preparatory Course include a second year of Latin. Mr Blander teaches this subject as well as the later years. The first six weeks covered first to third declensions and verb conjugations. The next six weeks begin fourth and fifth conjugations. The full semester emphasizes grammar structure with a later semester dedicated to translating Caesar.
Corry mathematics teacher Mr Donald Wilkenson, resident of Corry, lectures in Senior High School and also teaches Machine Shop at the Hatch Building. A Turtle Greek Union High School alumnus, he pursued advanced work at Carnegie Tech and the University of Pittsburgh and did practice teaching at B Connelly Trade School in Pittsburgh. This is his second year in Corry schools. School will dismiss early next Friday to allow students to attend the Union City Corry football game and take part in Armistice Day programs. dismissal is expected around 2:80 o'clock though a definite time is not set.
A newspaper photographer captures a tense pursuit as officers corner a known gambler amid a chaotic scene. The reporter prompts an exhausted snap as the chase unfolds, highlighting frontline danger and rapid action in the city.
At the third meeting of the year the Rudang Gun Club adopted a new name The Curry H A M Association. President Clif Lawson opened ideas from members and a compromise was reached though the meaning of the initials remains undisclosed. The association lists advisers and a long roster of members including Clifford Lawson Kenneth Lovelanst Robert Ayres Guy Amos Zem Blain Paul Hrynolfson Leslie Bullard Ralph Cady Robert Chase and many others.
The Talhey group held a social meeting in the tenehora room with dancing and games. Contestants exchanged ideas and cooperated well, leading to the selection of a deserving guest for a prize. Refreshments, cider and doughnuts, were served to conclude the session.
A partial roster from Corry High School Times shows editorial and staff positions including George Rogers as Managing Editor and several faculty advisors, department heads, and contributors such as Sarah Shaver Charlotta Whittaker Jane Maxwell Harriet Chlegrove Rita Waite Mary Sears Robert Ayers Cecil Alcan Gordon Rhenbors typing Carl Nobler Lois Cornell Leata Scott and Mrs Will.
The text argues for a revamped two council system split by gender to replace the failing single elected council. It claims previous elections were popularity contests with little regular meetings or constructive actions. It urges responsible student leadership to improve social, scholarship, conduct, attendance, and entertainment standards.
Jim Hoskins accidentally shot himself while talking. One wound was fatal, but his relatives fear the other is not serious. The report notes the incident and the health outlook in cautious terms.
The column ricochets through campus chatter about Halloween mischief and weekend routines. It notes teachers, students, and parents like Scott Scott, Harold Smith, and Miriam Miller, plus the BGs and Windley trips, with playful gossip on hunting season, church visits, and prom plans.
A brief notice invites interested students to join the Corrian Staff for practical experience at a local hotel. The event is Tuesday November 8 from 1 PM at 405 oan, with Bil Steck and a listener exchange noted in the fragment.
Erie station deploys divers near North Gast for the body of Lee Hart, a 20 year old reported drowned in Linke t fGrie. A flotilla battles wind driven waves while Hart’s friend Kingsbury, 20, recovers at home from the strain of the attempt.
Hon Frank E Baldwin born in McKean County in 1966 pursued public schooling St Bonaventure College and University of Michigan Sawyer later became Bank President and served as Austin Pa postmaster and Burgess. He spent twenty years in the Pennsylvania State Senate including as President pro tempore and Finance Committee chairman shaping fiscal policy.
Kane, Nov 6. Fingerprint checks at the scene of a bank robbery are under investigation. Police seek criminals with similar prints, search hunting camps, and monitor roads for the rogue car involved. Reports mention the Johnson family and a request to cross reference police records for matches. Investigation will continue.
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