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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1936
Page
7
Fragmented copy reports University of Pittsburgh football facing Ohio State with hints of a tight, scoreless or close game. Mentions of tackles, yardage, and players like Kane and Tow suggest a heated clash as the teams contest field position and scoring chances.
The Athletic Association of Corry Senior High School presents a WPA musical comedy The Romance of the Showboat written by Bruce Renalde with music by Walter Wisebauer. A comedy of a river showman on the Ohio and a romance with the captain's daughter unfolds across three acts. Proceeds go to the Abhlebic Association. the production is free to the town.
New York Daily News challenges Literary Digest to bet on Roosevelt versus Landon figures in New York State citing News results 14 771 for Roosevelt and 6 774 for Landon while Digest cites Layton 99 228 to Roosevelt 44 120. Digest head Wilfred J Punk says he will respond Monday as city results may shift. Moscow reports Soviet Geographical Administrator dispatching 809 expedition parties this year to explore and map mineral deposits across the union.
An old advertisement touts San Cura Ointment for blood poisoning wounds and burns. It lists testimonials from A D B Sinclair and Albert Mills and promotes a range of products including soap and ointment priced at 35 cents. Local addresses in Alabama and Cincinnati are cited for purchasing.
Popular songs were the order of the day in assembly Wednesday. New song sheets offered readers a chance to read the titles Did I Remember, I Can't Escape From You, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Until the Real Thing Comes Along, and Bolly Stewart.
The incident report lists Filltun-Kormy Bennett as the assailant in a street attack on Marrind Avilpe near Mtamague 112. Local staff and editors are named in the byline for the HL Times.
A Hi-Dimes reporter quietly observed students and teachers and recorded their lines. The quotes include Bud Gumbleton, Marjorie Sawyer, Elwyn Gege, Joan Place, and many others reacting to school life and daily questions. The piece presents a gallery of student voices from the period.
At the Rotary Fair two SHS students claimed prizes in Hobby Show Group A Oil Paintings Fred Huenei won first prize of two dollars Ruth Blaine Bennett took second prize. Other entrants included Alice Tepper Butterfly mountings sionettes Etha Adams-Butterfly mountings Philip Wade- Woodcratt Lloyd McCray-Woodcratt. Booths were staffed by several students as many attended the three fall evenings.
A collection of short campus items notes that a student group plans a trip sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on Saturday. Other notices mention junior girls at Donaldson's in Spring Creek, a Wiener roast at Giants Grays, football at Titusville, a Library Club dinner, and various club activities including a Christmas card sale and a history contest.
The MM. Mf. Sorority celebrated a Royal Scribbler’s birthday at the Warner theatre in Erie with the film Swing Nemo. Afterward the sisters returned to State Street for a late supper, planning another royal style dance to close their celebratory evening.
The Whole Sister High school expresses sympathy to Allee Runck, Robert and Ronald Rinster after the death of Mr. Pred Rimlee on October 6. The notice mentions lines of our school matters and extends condolences to the families.
Corrian staff members are finishing the year book project. Engraving work goes to a new company. Sophomore and football pictures were taken Friday. senior pictures are at Brook's Studio. Faculty advisers are Mrs McMormick and Mr Myers. Editor Dick Lyons. associate editor Marjorie McEuray. business manager Norma Grice. Other members listed with several names and a note that positions remain undecided.
Fragmented text shows a scene with shivering salmon, salt shakers, and vague threats by tall tailors toward tramps. Characters Wilbur, William, Westley, Pele, Orval appear in disjointed dialogue. Chapter Two hints at children imagining a tale about a burning blaze and fried frogs.
Lawrence Park defeated Corry High 19 to 6 after a poor first half by Corry. Wilcox intercepted Garry’s pass and returned it to the 10 yard line, sparking a late touchdown. Beavers aim to peak for a big battle with Titusville and the Rockets.
Trials for the junior play to be presented around November feature The Ghost Parade. Selected after tryouts are Burton Dearing Elwin Gage Walter Duncan Roben Hunt Robert Swanson MacBain Sears Preston Ohrn Kenneth Paulson Harriett Anderson Marian Donaldson Betty Dahlstrand Rachel Graft Betty Poir ele Shirley Hinman Maury Loveland and Betty Stewart. Final casting decisions will follow later.
A fragmented old page lists student names and titles from a school or community program. It reads like a shuffled hit parade with references to seniors graduates and various song titles, mingled with names such as Marjorie McElroy Bob Golick Mary Loveland and Billy Betts.
A quirky school profile highlights a sophomore from Mr Meyer's room tall at 4 720d feet with strong resistance and a brother leaving Big whoo. Gerald Hammond Jr from Miss Rowland's room is noted for Eat club and bridge prizes while Belly Jane Stewart is the pianist for Wednesday assemblies. Senior Marge interviewee from Mise Te ast room is royal by the Royal Order of M and active in HI Times and Pep clubs, famed for Elvis-like humor.
A joint session of girls and boys student councils discussed holiday timing and the traffic issue. Proposals included quarter holidays lasting one month and were presented to teachers and the school head for approval.
The Heart Club outlines a yearlong program led by Dr Byler with activities designed to engage doctors coaches and athletes. The schedule includes clustering features and workshops across sessions, aiming to promote health through varied exercises and expert guidance.
The Corry Public Library reports a sharp increase in circulation for July through September. A total of 1544 books were issued in September, up from 767 in July and 782 in August. July totals show fiction and reference usage, August features non-fiction and periodicals, while September records include all categories and a strong juvenile fiction rise.
In Aurfalo a murder linked to a forbidden romance unfolds on Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Claris Lins and Nan Fureller are named in a case described by Lt. Lawrence Nelson as a love tragedy. Investigators say arrests are being pursued as they seek motive and parties involved.
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