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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1931

Page

7

Hi Times Staff Represented at Northwestern Convention

Six members of the Hi Times staff attended a Quill and Scroll convention at Meadville High School on November 7. Professor W. P. Norton opened the day for about seventy five student delegates from northwestern Pennsylvania schools.

Hi'Times Stat Journalam Meadville Quill and Keroll Scholastic W. P. Norton Pennsylvania Troxell Philadelphia Bernie Olds J. R. Shultz Allegheny College Mead New Trine Lawrence Jones

Puzzle asks for engineer's name on Continental Limited

Detroit readers are told of a logic puzzle where three crew members Jones Robinson and Smith and three passengers J S and By speculate about the engineer. Clues involve Ottawa Montreal drive and salary. The problem promises a solution next week by Martin A. Klaver.

Detroit Mich ABS Continental Limited Jones Robinson Smith Ively Ottawa Montreal Hi Times Martin A. Klaver

Armistice Day School Schedule and Club Notes

Fragmented notes recount Armistice Day observance with morning-only classes on November 11 and a 12 15 dismissal. Mentions of a group of nine girls calling themselves the J G yyas hell, a study hall gathering, and a planning meeting for upcoming events. References to a float, votes, and various school activities appear in garbled form.

J. G. Yyas Rati Sen

Beavers Triumph Over Union High In 26 to 0 Victory

Beavers beat Union High 26 to 0 in Union City on November 6. Corry dominated with two second quarter touchdowns by Dave, Thorpe 85 yard interception return, and Fleming on a late fourth quarter pass for a touchdown. Cory earned twelve first downs to Union’s seven as Beavers’ defense and line controlled the game.

McCallen Union City Beavers Union High Dave Thorpe Mike Sprovers Corry Fleming Cory Union

Football superstitions plagued 1931 team rituals

A quirky 1931 football squad clings to habits for luck. Capt. Bachomer demands a doughnut before kickoff while Taylor warns against rabbits feet and snakes in socks. DeJean relies on gum, Beagle’s pet claim, Mountain preps with a comb, and Daye Thorpe Sprovers separate to hear themselves. Manager Huth swears by a corn cob to win.

BacHomer Thayert Rabbit Thomas Taylor DeJeans Beagle Mountain Luc Daye Thorpe Sprovers Huth Corry

Challenge for new school songs reaches Strept Council

A quirky message seeks writers to craft fresh school gongs and submit them to Strept Council. The note mentions an Irving Besline among the group and urges everyone tired of indie school songs to participate in this quirky venture.

Strept Council Irving Besline

Juniors Sponsor Dance Night for Prom Funds

A Saturday dance sponsored by the Junior class will feature music from a North West orchestra. Proceeds go toward the Junior-Senior prom. Attendees are promised a pleasant evening.

North Wast

Times Potpourri roundup of student nicknames and mischief

A collage of school gossip and nicknames from Walter Winchell style notes. It mentions Tommy Quinn and Lawrence Klinar, self myths, junior high events, a nine AM game for fourth and fifth graders, stunts and a big bang with a firecracker, and various students like Neil Thorpe and Neil McKay. Also notes missing senior boys, a notable worm anecdote, and a playful dialogue between students and family.

Walter Winchell Everyydy Thin Weel Tommy Alfred) Quinn Lawrence Ferry Klinar Fairgrounds Neil Thorpe Youngstown Hendrickson High Skull M. M's Apples) McKay Bennett Brothers Corty Allen Bernard North East Alton Union C Ity van Drenar Smith McKay Sonny Dave Pittsburgh Srt Claudia Paderewski Theiboys Glee Club George Gle

Bunny Dryden Delivers Fine Performance on Tight Wire

Tuesday morning at the 101 Ranch and Wild West Show Bunny Dryden starred with a string of wire acts. He walked a tight rope across Maga Fairy, stood on one hand, knee walking, and balanced a chair on the wire. He flipped, jumped, and did strength feats on a horizontal bar while bending spikes and biting them. An inflated inner tube burst on a Dunlop tube, shown to exceed machine pumps. Half the proceeds benefited the Athletic Association.

Bunny Dryden 101 Ranch Dryden Stich Eandy Dunlop Company Bunny Miss Barr The Athletic Association

Corry High School Students Publish Visionary Note

A student edited piece from Corry High School reflects on education's view through metaphorical glasses. It laments aging campus grandeur and urges clear, forward looking learning to shape a well rounded Senior High life without letting past neglect obscure future prospects.

Bind Jne Rds

Pinchot Road Policy Opposed by Motor Club

A Erie county group denounces Governor Pinchot plan to complete the East and West Lake roads immediately to relieve unemployment. Attorney Robert Pirman says the conference with the governor occurred after learning state funds may be available. The governor agrees both roads are needed and will pursue funding with highways secretary, noting parts were paid for last year. Eight miles on the east end and four on the west remain to complete the projects, forming vital arteries when finished.

BRIE Goveror Gifford Pinchots Lake Erie Erie County Hartisburg Robert Pirman Pinchot West Lake Immediate Hon Counfer Secretary of Highways

School News Roundup From Across Towns Report

Exchange notes from Lion Pa Senior class with former teacher Misa Hess plans a February play A Full House. Scotland Pa boys hold annual rabbit hunt catching eighteen rabbits by cornering and pinning them. Union High Girard Pa seniors lead in a contest for a $20 prize ending May 20. Pueblo High plans annual vedevil social with girls preparing rates and footing the hill. Cambridge Nebr high cuts practice time to 8 80 am during football season. Sloan Hendrick Academy Imboden Ark a gum chewing student must supply sticks for mates and teacher.

Misa Hess Scotland Union Hi Times Union High School Girard Pueblo Pueblo High Cambridge Nebr Cambridge High School T Imboden Ark Sloan-Hendrit Academy

Classified Advertising Offers Female Help and Listings

Classified ad seekress for female situations wanted, housework or general work, encouraging readers to respond. Local listings include furniture, rooms for rent, automobiles, livestock, and building services, with various contact notes and prices.

Monumenta Rewpalen RooBig G—Insurance Sursty Banda Lemdarior Femare Eae Bovanger Bosta Arthur ‘Miller R. Johnson W. Wayne Street Bieteeain Emi Corry

River warning etched as NO TIO in Steghuhite land

A fragment describes a small village near a dangerous stream with a warning painted on a stone reading NO TIO. The text notes strangers should beware crossing when water is high and mentions the area called Steghuhite, a nickname for Connecticut.

Trish

Michigan student Mise Florence Clement rises as editor

In 1927 she entered Atlantic City as Mise Kalamazoo and four years later becomes editor of the Michigan Law Review for scholarly achievement. The recognition marks a notable shift from the old stereotype of beauty pageant contestants to academic distinction at the University of Michigan.

University of Michigan Mise Florence Clement Atlantic City Mise Kalamazoo Michigan Law Review Scholastic Ee

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