Corry Area High School - Corrian Yearbook (Corry, PA)

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Without the courage and ideals of Corry’s pioneer fathers, the little “junction point” that was named in honor of Hiram Corry never would have become the enterprising third class city that it is today ; and it is to the memory of these pioneers and their idealism, loyalty, and courage that we, the Corrian staff, dedicate this book. DEDICATION 4

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Published by; The Students of Senior High School Corry, Pennsylvania - f 3 t -

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renewed) While we read history, we make history.” —Curtis The theme of the Corrian of 1939 is the “Development of the City of Corry.” Throughout the book the reader will find references to the growth of Corry—a little glimpse into the past history of our city. Corry, Pennsylvania owes its growth to being adopted as the junction point of the Philadelphia and Trie, the Atlantic and the Great Western, the Oil Creek and Cross Cut Railroads. In 1861 a group of shanties sprang up and was known as the Atlantic and Trie Junction. In this same year a piece of land was purchased from Hiram Corry (Cory) and in view of his liberal dealings, the road superintendent—Mr. Hill—changed the name of the station to Corry. Situated fourteen hundred thirty-one feet above sea level, Corry’s climate is excellent. Fine drinking water, closeness to main thorough fares, beautiful scenery, and several good manufacturing plants make Corry an ideal place to live. With these facts in mind, it is easy to visualize the growth and progress of our city in the future.