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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1931

Page

6

Clymer Schools Resume Include Senior Class Officers

Sept 19 enrollment at Clymer High School and grades holds steady with minor gains. Senior class officers named: Paul Merlin president, Howard Fardink vice president, Sophia Warnshouse secretary, Milly Almy treasurer. Lyceum series begins Oct 1 with Joy Night followed by three more events Let’s Go Somewhere on Oct 19 and a comedy, a humorous philosopher, and a musical program. PTA drive urged. Bach room leads in member drive to win cup. Mrs Winfred Christensen is president.

Clymer Paul Merlin Howard Fardink Sophia Warnshouse Milly Almy Lyceum Ilood ‘T. Bailey Ishe Citler Griffis Talingly P. T. A. | Bach Rom Winfred Christensen

Demolition and repairs near Grand Theatre amid mixed local news

Local reports detail progress on razing the former Jeffries Restaurant site after a fire, with a dining car reportedly at the location. City business notes include Willys-Overland dividend omission to strengthen finances, Yom Kippur observances, fish stocking drives, and new mail routes aiding Sparta residents.

Grand Theatre Morte Canter Street Jeffries

Enemies Sought In Slaying Of Dentist Roby

United Press report from Mansfield details police theory that Dr. Harry G. Roby a 44 year old Manafield dentist and sportsman was killed by hidden enemies or robbers. His body lay in the garage with a gas pipe wound nearby wallet with 900 missing though 105 a gold and a diamond stickpin remained untouched. A neighbor recalls him driving into the garage and later calling to come out into the driveway before discovery of the body.

United Press Mansfield Harry G. Roby Manafield Alva Snyder

Bear Lake Baptists Meet Represented At

Bear Lake was represented at a Baptist meet as residents and visitors spread across the area. The Sept 12 15 gathering at Greenfield drew Rev W D Fullom and families, while local election news noted a September 15 primary in the borough.

Bear Lake Greenfield Boro

Letter from Heitler targets Capone amid police shakeup

A police shakeup is anticipated as investigators probe a letter written by Mike De Pike Heitler before his death. He named probable assassins and depicted Al Capone as the underworld’s dictator, angering Capone who calls the letter a dirty rap designed to sway jurors in federal trials.

Mike de Pike Heitler Ano Chicago Lorl Clain Picured al Capone Underworld Capone

Hair Shirts and Penances in Catholic Practice

Fragmentary OCR describes goat hair shirts used as penitential garb worn under girdle like a belt. Mentions rough clothing, mortification aims, and traditional discipline practices within Catholic devotion. Names or dates are unreadable in the fragment.

Appeal for student support boosts athletic association drive

A student letter urges renewed backing for the Athletic Association, stressing school spirit and dues payments. It highlights transfers as evidence of apathy, calls for Sophs to volunteer as cheerleaders, praises Corry High’s Friday snake dance to hype the Pal Coner game, and lauds players Spraveri Thorpe and Dave for key touchdowns and points.

The Athletic Association Ooften Corry Falconer Mike” Spraveri Mike Nell Thorpe Itack Ell Sonny Dave Corry High

Marion Sullivan Birthday Honored by N W's Party

On Tuesday September 15 the N. W.'s held a surprise birthday party at Marion Sullivan's West Congress street home. Refreshments and games filled the evening with much gayety.

Marion Sullivan West Congress Street

Local Figures Attend Evening Lecture in Jamestown

Miss Violet Hagia and Ming Lulu Hincklay attended the 1st number of the scholical lecture course held Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium in St Panma NY. Edith Hulott of Sinclairville visited Bir and Mrs Leon Waite and family, and Mrs Jense Glesiau hosted guests from Open Mantows and Sciofa. Carrie Guagom spent a fel! day with her parents in Scio.

Violet Hagia Jamestown N.Y Ming Lulu Hincklay Panama Agra Edith Hulott Sinclairville Jense Glesiau J. Open Mantows Henry’ Sehotton Mims Carrie Guagom

Five New Teachers Join Senior High Faculty

Five new teachers are added to the Senior High faculty. Miss Andrews of Erie graduates from Gove City College in 1831. Miss Barr of DeLancey New York graduates Grove City College in 1991. Mr Axtell of Claysville PA graduates Grove City College in 1931. Wilkinson of Jeannette Pennsylvani d holds a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Miss Rowland of Russell Pennsylvania vauld graduated from Taylor University.

Misa Andrews Erie Ilegheny College Miss Barr DeLancey New York Grove City College Axtell Claysville Pennsylvania Wilkinson Jeannette Pennsy Viriid University of Pittsburgh

High Welcomes New Students at Cony High

Cony High welcomes a large entering class including Allen St Glain Bennett Gary Bannett from Titusville Pal Jack Berry Colletta Burkhart and Marcella Garrity Ed ward Rosch from St Edward's Paul Gyerban Detroit Alice Fetteroff Wilma Martin from Youngsville Helen Pillpo whex Monessen Rudolph Gipbons Mable Hubbell Wattsburg Dean Kennedy Roger McGray Warren Jack Krone Maxine Swanson Jamestown Raymond Larson Wilcox Joe Pain Gristol Wil Steel from Clymer N Panner Union City Sam Trill Pittsburgh Nell Illott Dunedin Pla and staff express happiness at their arrival and inclusion.

Cony High Allen St. Glain Bennett Gary Bannett Titusville Pal Jack Berry Colletta Burkhart Marcella Garrity Edward Rosch St. Edward's School Paul Gyerban Detroit Mich Alice Fetteroff Wilma Martin Youngsville Helen Pillpowhex Monessen Rudolph Gipbons Mable Hubbell

Senior High Hi Times set first issue and editor chosen

Old school notes from Corry High welcome the new Hi Times staff with Anne Wolford named editor and memories of last year’s seniors. The piece highlights student activities, a radio listen in by Emma Lou Filson, and early plans for the freshman to senior year, including elections and humor about uniforms and trousers.

Anne Wolford The Corman Anne Hi Times Mi M’s Helene Lewis Bernice Olds Joanne Brown Elizabeth Lanston Mall Sullivan Corry WLEW Emma Lou Filson Misa Filson Emmy St Ldward's Corry High Filson Blenden Dicky Bach Pete Disk Don Tommy Corry High School Bernice Oldz

Daya Hosts Weekend Guests and Lodge Meeting Report

Daya in Jamestown hosted Mr and Mrs Ivan E Hawkins and family with Mrs Bila Hawkins as weekend guests of Mr and Mrs La Verne Young of Cattaraugus NV Mrs Arthie Goggins of Clymer visited relatives on Thursday The Lilac Rebekah lodge met in session in the LG C W Nal on Thursday evening after business members enjoyed supper Mr and Mrs Boward Jukes welcomed a baby daughter born September Mrn Juke formerly Miss Bertha Chapman Frank Boward resides at the scene of Mr and Mrs Willan

Mrn Fine Boward Jukes Mrn Juke Bertha Chapman Frank Boward Willan

Hi Times to Appear Weekly in Journal

The Hi Times announces a change from bi weekly distribution to a weekly publication every Saturday in the Corry Evening Journal. The school aims to improve mood and reach, thanking students, parents, and the Journal for space and support.

HI Times Corry Fivening Journal

Classes Effe t Reorganization

On Tuesday September 15 during fourth period class meetings, officers were elected. Sophomores chose Neil Lill iott as president, Victor Dietzel as VP, Carl Whittaker as secretary, Jane Raymond as treasurer. Juniors chose Guy Butters as president, Pete Reagle as VP, Florence VanCise as secretary treasurer. Seniors named Richard Bachwiner as president and Helene Lewis as VP, with other offices pending. A Warren Kahse Company rep discussed class rings and showed samples.

Neil Lilliott Victor Dietzel Carl Whittaker Jane Raymond Guy Butters Pete Reagle Florence VanCise Richard Bach Wfner Helene Lewis Warren Kahse Company

Heavy Enrollment Strains High School Classrooms

Reports show a sharp rise in student numbers at the local high school, despite adding staff. Classes are crowded, floor space filled with desks, and a textbook shortage hampers progress as a few new volumes arrive. A mix of school life and stray humor threads through the page.

Cochran Attends Lottaville High School Amid Prayer Meeting Postponement

Cochran attends Lottaville High School while a midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday was postponed due to a ministerial meeting at Jamestown. Mrs Mary Chapman returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs War! Garbracht in Erie and family. Mr and Mrs Bred Holcomb of Pittsfield and Lynn Holcomb of Warren sent regards to Mrs Janinia Boone. Mr. O T Price and Roy Beech of Jamestown visited Mrs Feaola Boone on Tuesday.

Janinia Boone O. T. Price Aid Roy Beech Iamestown Vinitrat Mire Feaola Boone

Year’s Course in Problems of Democracy Extended

The senior year curriculum adds a full year's work to Problems of Democracy, previously a half-year subject. The change aims to align with state recommendations. protests arose over scheduling for seniors as schools adapt to the new, broader program. The note includes job ad for a high school pianist and a string of light anecdotes from the school.

Carnegie Mit Tigi Carnegie

Student government and the risk of mob rule

In a high school setting the piece argues that dispersing power among many room and class officers weakens centralized authority. It suggests tighter organization, orderly class meetings, and stronger committee use, especially for juniors and seniors, to improve governance amid election excitement. The notice ends with obituaries for Mrs. Hawking, Mrs. Manwaring, and Mrs. Barry noting travel to Mayville, N. C.

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Bo Trot to Principle Lot and Winter Surprise

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sequence labeled Bo Trot to Principle Lot with an inner change and a plank event amid a tempest. Mentions a person named Wynter and a motif of shifting placements and weathered conditions. The readable text is incomplete but centers on a dramatic scene and a named figure.

Lee

Mathenal inquiry on indefinite Shido related matters

An inquiry discusses indefinite Shido matters tied to Fr. Wayne Newa and involvement by local figures. No formal conclusion is stated, but questions about authority and timeline are raised.

Mathenal Pitino Dainitie Wayne

Gorry Pa Church Notices and Services Schedule

A fragmented local notice lists church services across Gorry Pennsylvania. It mentions Rev. Jay 10 AM, prayer meetings, evening services, and catechism at multiple streets and halls, with times around 6:15 PM and 10:30 AM. Names such as Ray and O'Connell appear in prayer and mass participation plans.

Spengef Jay Bun Thanas Jolal Cutter

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