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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1931
Page
7
Beavers defeated Erie Prep 19 to 0 in a four quarter mud soaked game. Dave and Thorpe led Hurtea with a rushing touchdown in the second and fourth periods supported by nine teammates. Corry led first downs 10 to 5 as both teams showed strong moments in a hard fought clash.
Classified sections outline ad rules and categories for homes offices farms and personal services. Sample notices show items for sale wanted work offers and automotive listings with contact details and prices, including appliances heaters and farm equipment from local seller W H Merrick and H C Warner.
The entire teachers’ body met at Warren on Friday with lectures over three sessions. Assistant Superintendent Dr Wright discussed Frankenstein and civilization’s inability to govern vast systems. A Chicago attorney spoke on Al Capone, detailing gangland life and a dramatic ride after a failed “slay ride.” Teachers praised the program, with Miss Hendrickson calling it exceptionally fine.
Fragmented student notes reveal light gossip on seniors juniors and faculty. Mentions photograph proofs ballads a school yell and Halloween preparations plus several informal asides about rides friends and a few curious incidents at the school.
John Smith leaves home for an adventurous road show in a farcical drama mixing wrestling, stage battles, and slapstick. A horse accident derails him, fights occur with Sitting Bull lookalikes, and in a final twist Poke a How Tease Mudwanskwa marries John Smith as the curtain falls on a surreal, humorous tale set across acts and scenes.
Six new Red Lion High School faculty welcomed at a gym card party chaired by Miss Rebecca Hess. Apple Fairy October exhibit yields first to fourth awards for Red Lion Hill School notebooks. Thielensian convocation honors include Miss Hendrickson’s sister among top students. Mississippi Valley high school conference adopts football. a championship trophy to be awarded at season end. member schools include Davenport Town City Lone Tree Clinton Savannah Ottumwa.
A vivid portrait of Corry's colorful figure described as the man in a tan suit with black shoes and vest, blue shirt, green tie, tan top coat, and grey hat who appears daily on North Center Street, a memorable local character in a dreamlike vignette.
A distressed letter calls Carry Hi students to improve school spirit after a quiet Saturday at games. The writer questions whether Orange and Black sports deserve support and urges students to show loyalty and pride.
New HI-Y officers chosen include President Donald DeJeans, Vice President Gile Ewing, Secretary Treasurer Howard Robbins, and Chaplain Charles Willet, during Wednesday evening session at the library.
Juniors held a class meeting presided by president Guy Butters. Dues of 75 a semestar were levied and Miss Barr announced that tryouts for the class play would soon begin, with everyone required to participate.
A chaotic scene at Senior High as a blimp prompts a fire drill. The event draws laughs and confusion as onlookers recall a prior prank and note obstructing trees affected visibility.
The Bungtown Opery Players or Room staged The Bungtown Lyceum a costume filled comedy on Friday October 23. Beatrice Bulings Rene Idlewood Helen Gumbleton Betsy Robbins Martha Brockman Ellen Widerberry Laura Heath Daniel Dumpling Ellen Brooke Hiram Higgs Marjorie Kirch Caleb Cormatatie Florence Douse Fannie Farbelon Rita Becker Gustavus Gilbert Buelah Kovach performed. The Bungtown duo danced jigs before and after the play. Coletta Burkhardt and Elizabeth Damon provided violin and piano music. Artistic posters flanked the stage enhancing the performance with vigor. The cast delivered an enjoyable show and peers were urged to present future entertainments of similar quality.
The text lists various club activities including a Typewriting Club gathering at Mary Grace's home on Wright Street with fourteen couples dancing and socializing. It also mentions a Prayer Club gathering and a Public Speaking Club referred to as the D. T. S. Club, currently practicing interpretative readings and planning future debates.
Students staff the hallways to aid orderly movement between classes at Corry High School. News notes detail names of officers, editorials, and a brief feature on finding beauty in everyday life with Polyanna as a teaching example. A sale ad and classroom glimpses conclude the fragment.
A group of girls spent last week at Chestley Cottage in Bin leydale enjoying themselves greatly with frontal reports noting a pleasant social occasion and positive atmosphere.
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