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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1937
Page
7
A fragmented report outlines a sports practice deficit and strategic aims for Du team. It notes uneven performance, a focus on conditioning, and a plan to leverage top players in forthcoming games amid uncertainty over roster readiness.
Junior class presentation Life Beging at Sixteen! directed by Miss Bennett drew a large audience. The plot centers on a secret organization exposing criminals as Senior High Theatre students delivered lively performances.
A fragmented school page notes holiday timing and upcoming events. Teachers and students discuss plans, with items on skating parties, basketball practice, a senior class rings arrival, and a poetry or book-week display. Several misheard names and stray letters appear, but the amid all is a focus on activities before the two week Thanksgiving break.
A mixed page lists items for sale and notices including a lost or stray heifer near Lavell, a car and auto parts sale, and a private sale of real estate in Corry Pennsylvania. It describes estate matters, court petitions, and a local sales announcement with the probate notice and auction details.
The Whe Hvehiay girls met on November Wi ASin. A gathering with Spunie kmitting and a suainess ame hil. A drive solicited for a Thanksgiving basket for the needy. Seniors plan to initiate the duming mon era in December. The girls attended the United Brethren Group on November 21. Next meeting at Margaret Ancersin’s home.
Hobly Wednesday led Miss Shafer and Mp Chat fet in a Ye High musical program with combined glee clubs and smaller groups. Performances included ancient tunes and new numbers like Jeunto With The Light Brown Hair, showcasing student singing talent and school spirit.
Plans are being made for a Thanksgiving program presented by the Student Council president Pat Phelps. The program features a combination of group singing and epéethes, with the event scheduled for Wednesday.
The Red Cross launches its annual school drive with a money only limit. High school students pay at least 10 cents while younger pupils contribute minimal amounts. Donations will be given to all contributors. The drive runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, with strong expected participation from Senley High and other schools.
Students will hear Dr Francis Ouderdonk on December 2 about a popular lecture titled Was a Student Should Know Abani Architecture. He will discuss famous buildings, their construction, beauty and symmetry with colorful slides. A vigorous speaker, the talk attracts both young and old.
We print two worky Wirthe listings this week with no Hi Times next week. Notable birthdays include Keith Crowell on November 22, ibynn Thomas and Shirley Ohirn on November 24, Nina Jane Gilbertson and Charles Mitchell on November 26, Iva Gwen Mrs Howe and Kenneth O'Day on November 27, Dorothy Burrows on November 28, Jane Pieceriilo on November 29, Florence Brooks on December 0, Louie Eastman on December 1, Frank Lawson and Elsie Lindberg on December 3, with other names scattered for December 4 and beyond.
The Home Arts Club notes a Tuesday noon gathering where members knit sweaters and plan dresses with the goal of raising $200 for a celebration. They announce a candy sale at noon and urge members to bring money. The group recently performed a singing routine for students and will begin practice for upcoming contests.
Reported Wednesday after fourth period, several home rooms conducted activities. Mr Smith’s room sang popular tunes with Wilma Paul en. Room 8 hosted a spelling bee with six words left at finish. Room 14 remained silent for about 25 minutes while Room 7 and others studied with enthusiasm.
The Hi-Times Club will hold a candy sale tomorrow at noon. Proceeds go to enable the club to join the Pennsylvania School Press Association and send a delegate to the convention in Hershey during Christmas vacation.
In this issue the At Times urges readers to back the Junior Red Cross Drive. Editorial notes snow season thoughts shift to helping those lacking basics, stressing that even the young need warm clothing and meals. Readers are urged to join now to brighten someone’s winter.
Corry High Beavers show progress in two weeks of practice under coach Russ Byler. He plans to trim the squad to about twenty, with seniors possibly cut before the season begins. The schedule lists out of town games and a few more lines to be arranged, including matchups with Pidionile, Novi Fast, Meailville AR, Rocky Grove, Union City, Franklin, and others.
Several snormana students subscribed to The Gregg Writer a helpful magazine priced at one shite per year The first three issues beginning with September have been received and the back issues mailed directly to subscribers The contents include speech tests for typewriting shorthand hints jokes and other items A notable article in the September issue covers The Coronation Procession by Tillian Autch inson Protestant Editor of Gregg Publishing Company
An old advertisement claims mysterious pains stem from clogged kidneys and promotes Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets as a quick solution. It urges readers to seek genuine tablets at drug stores and mentions rapid relief with backache as a key symptom.
Harrisburg officials report the State Industrial Board resumes hearings on Pennsylvanian employers requests for variations from the 1937 to 40 hour work week. The board plans to define exemptions and issue regulations before December 1, allowing a reasonable period for employers to comply and file applications. The group emphasizes fair handling and requests for adjustments will be considered.
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