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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1931

Page

7

Beaverdam Happenings Amid Church Events and Visits

Beaverdam area notes numerous church gatherings and social visits. U B Ladies Aid meets in church basement on Thursday followed by a Halloween party with games and refreshments. Residents report visits among Proctor families, Lyons, Mulvin, and nearby towns, with travel to Sharon Ohio and Clyhoga Falls. Several local residents attend church services in Union City and Meadville, while neighbors share meals, outings, and community greetings across Proctorville, Donation Hill, and Wattsburg.

Local Social News and Upcoming Public Sale Notes

Miss Marios Diehl spent the weekend with relief at Wesleyville. Visitors from Erle and Proctorville stayed with Mrs. Lee Proctor Saturday. The M. and Ladies Aid plans their annual chicken supper and bazaar at the church parlors Thursday, with bazaars opening at 8:30 and supper served from 6:80 until finished. Orrin Borstonff of Perrysburg and family joined Alton Peterson’s home crowd, with Allene returning home with grandparents. Quarterly church meeting at McCray Church led by Rev. Slemmons of Jamestown. Everett Kennedy returned to Erie after visiting Alton Peterson’s. Halloween celebration at the Methodist church parlors drew a crowd with games, costumes, and lunch. H. I. Henry and Amos Tanner visited Erie on business. Attendees included Milo Allen and daughter of Cambridge Springs, Jamesow, Charles Proctor, and Leon Proctor. Ralph Osterstuck and daughter of Celoron visited. Martha Maynard was the guest of Mrs. Jay Smith. W. C. U. met with Mrs. Morris Breed. PUBLIC SALE November 4, 12:30 pm, 4 miles south of Union City at G. A. Davis stock farm. Household items and farm stock listed. cash terms. By PAUL ROBINS.

Beaverdam U. B. Ladies Aid Mis Martha Maynard Panama Theodore Hanby Clayton Wesleyville Homer Proctor Delbert Proctor Proctorville Lee Proctor Glenn Kapple Cottage Hill Robert Mulgin Carl Proctor Abr Walter Proctor Olean E. Clark S. R. Lyons Prank Ladd Erie Mission F. D. Smiacie Sharon Arthur Malcolm Deeter Wayne Valley Church U. B. Churett Union Ci Ua Whitney Gerald Key Clyhoga Falls Ohio Ernest Theim Akron Melvin Adams Mayville Nelson Lyons Ulnlon City Wn. Henny Meadville R. Lyons Cass Smith Betty Smith D. Burlngame Kent Ambrose Alcorn Corry Beaverjam Leon Proctor Charles Proctor Donation Hill W. Hodge Theodore Hunbey Iva Lingenfelters Delbert Parkhurst Alton C. A. Lyons Jay Smith Charles Bush Harold Mr. Bush Dye Wattsburg Claude Meynard James Crowell Thildren Va Breed Amos Tanner Sherman Lee Proctor and Sons Bert Watfour Francis McClelland Eric Joe McClelland Henry Marjorie Taner Staicy Tanner Edward Luce Marios Diehl Barney Erle Bert Watrous Orrin Borstonff Perrysburg Jamestown Everett Kennedy Erie Homse Alton Peterson H. I. Henry Milo Allen Cambridge Springs Jamies Statford James‘owe Jay Smithh Ralph Osterstuck Jawehter Celoron Jay ‘Smith W. C. Ui Morris Breed

Halloween Spirit Wins Attention in Classroom Tale

In a Halloween themed scene a playful spirit battles teachers for a pupil Don’s attention. The ghost leads Don on a magical journey through autumn fields and spooky games before the bell rings and Don returns to class with mixed feelings about school and festivities.

Donald Don Mr. Smith Erie Lear Orettte Halowe'en Tegutess Hallowe'en

Beavers Win From Sheffield in Rainy City Collision

Beavers defeat Sheffield 7 to 3 after Degedas backs a punt for Corry’s touchdown on Sheffield’s twenty yard line. Sprayers adds the extra point as Corry’s ten men on the line help secure the edge. Muddy conditions and tough play produce a hard fought game with Corry’s defense stifling Sheffield’s scoring chances. Also a for sale notice lists household items and a stove at 528 Bastisurect.

Ane Uscavers Sheffield Corry Morel Degedas Shefield Dave Corry High

Achievement Test Regimen Under Governor's Plan

The governor's request begins Tuesday with every student taking State Achievement tests. Tests span four periods in morning activity, covering English, Natural Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. Results aid university course planning at the University of Pittsburgh.

University of Pittsburgh

Times Potpourri Rivalry Beats Office Scramble in Senior Notes

In a lively school potpourri piece, students gossip about Shanks, Dick, Helene, Ann Wolford, Ross, Donald DeJeans, and a cast of teachers and staff. The writeup teases study hall antics, a wall clock, bake sales, a Park Street meeting, and a stray dog sighting as campus life unfolds with humor and local color.

Ann Wolford Ross Corrian Donald DeJeans Hixson

Tommy Selected for Junior Play Amid Busy Rehearsals

Preparations for the Junior play under Miss Barr advance rapidly. The comedy Tommy has been chosen to be staged in early December. After school hours, many class members auditioned, with final tryouts held on Thursday afternoon for the leading parts. Rehearsals start next week and juniors are asked to pay family dues to the class treasurer.

Hie

Two salesmen push their lines in a humorous quarrel

From HI Times 1925 a school principal uses a fire drill joke to test pupils. A reader notes a quip about baby carriages and another about Dr Henry Van Dyke. Children respond in chorus with orderly, quick exits to the street.

Henry van Dyke

Tri Hey Club Holds Inaugural Meeting At School

The first meeting of the Tri Hey was held Thursday evening at the High School. Miss Monroe spoke at length and a program was carried out. The organization is getting off to a good start with an enrollment of twenty five members. A portion of the Senior’s Shorthand Transcription was found and owners are asked to see Mrs. Smith for it.

Monroe

D. I. S Club Hosts Fortune Telling Party

The D. I. S Club held a fortune telling party in the teachers room Thursday evening with Miss Rowland as the principal fortuneteller. The event was enjoyed by all and prompts for earlier dismissal ideas to be submitted to Student Council members. Miss Bart was elected faculty adviser and Frances Woodworth became Student Council Secretary.

D. I. S.club Rowland Beng

Geometry and Hymns Sideways in Acute Fortissimo

A quirky piece recalls a time of crooked misnops and geometric views. Texts stood perpendicular while sermons leaned obtuse. High Church hymns mixed with Low tunes as choirs sang sideways in acute fortissimo.

Spite ENTA Over Coach Departure Creates Tense Rift

ENTA faces fallout after a coach quits amid internal disputes. Dean Athe reportedly questions leadership as tensions spill into team duties and program direction. Officials urge calm as players adjust to leadership changes.

Spite Enta Talc Athe Dean

Books Students Read Travel and Auto bio Reviews

Students review New Worlds to Conquer by Richard Haliburton noting exciting adventures and near escapes including swimming the Panama Canal locks. Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge is praised for its clear life story from Vermont to the presidency and Coolidge’s reasons against a second term.

Calvin Coolidge Richard Haliburton Haliburton Panama Canal Jaliburton Cal Vin Coolidge Coolidge Vermont United States

Corry High School HI Times Editors Named

A student produced publication at Corry High School lists Bernice Olds Orla Ewing Helen s Lewis Oleta Perkins and Hendrickson as editors and staff with advisor roles noted, reflecting a school newspaper team structure.

HI Times Corry High School Bernice Olds Orla Ewing Helens Lewis Oleta Perkins Hendrickson

Blue Friday After Red Marks At Week's End

A student paper reflects on report cards and the anxiety of school marks. It notes relief when tardy counts are low, the shock of red marks, and the urge to keep striving despite discouragement. It compares marks to the symbol of effort and hints at leadership from history.

Condit

B P W Club 10 Meet On Monday Evening

The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a meeting Monday evening at Miss Florence Lindquist’s Spring Street home with the Restoration Committee in charge. Misses Nolle Titus, Wilma Rich, Min sie Koford, Mars, Carl Taylor and Mrs. Vincent Desmond will lead. All members are invited. Also notices seeking farm work are listed at 1171 Fast Main St.

Ember Florence ‘Lindquist Spring’ Street Téacatlonan Repearc Nolle Titus Wilma Rich Minsie Koford Mars Carl Taylor Vincent Desmond Raeintes

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