This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary text outlines a community event with mentions of votes and leaders. It references a person named Henry, a probable election or committee meeting, and a note about a box Hill and a history context with Wales involved. No clear dates or complete facts are readable.
Soviet planes bombed Helsinki hospital district and coastal towns while Finnish forces claim successful counterattacks on the Karelian Isthmus and Arctic fronts. Reports say 2 killed and several wounded as attacks span three fronts with heavy anti aircraft fire.
Mille producers from Chautauqua Erie and nearby counties convened at Clymer Central School for one of the district’s largest dairymen gatherings. Fred H Sexauer of Auburn, president of the Dairymen's League Co operative Association, was to speak on Your Organization and Your Industry as about 500 men attended.
Seamen from the US light cruiser Tuscaloosa report conflicting versions of the Columbus encounter near Vera Cruz and the Delaware Capes. Immigrations officials opened hearings to decide if Columbus survivors are distressed seamen and eligible for 80 days freedom or should be interned as possible military agents.
District Attorney Thomas B. Dewey seeks custody of Lepke Buchalter after Lepke’s conviction for federal narcotics violations. Dewey and J Edgar Hoover planned to hand Lepke to the Bureau of Investigation. Dewey says evidence could lead to a 500 year sentence.
Official reports say the German battleship Graf Spee was scuttled off Montevideo while the British cruisers Ajax and Achilles and the damaged Freiter awaited it. Western front patrols showed calm with little action yesterday, according to informants.
Submarines and several warships clustered off Fort Lauderdale near Port Everglades as a German freighter sought refuge from British forces. Three submarines were visible from shore estimated three to four miles offshore. Amherst College coach J Kennedy and others confirmed sightings from the Municipal Bathing Casino tower. Nationality of the subs could not be determined. A later report described two British cruisers and two destroyers about ten miles offshore.
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders discussed the 1940 ticket in Harrisburg with calls urging U S Senator Joseph F Guffey to decline renomination. Guffey indicated he may run, seeking backing from the state committee and key allies including Thomas Kennedy and David L Lawrence. Rumors named Warren G Roberts as a possible rival for state treasurer. In Washington, President Roosevelt dispatched two U S Health Service experts to aid the typhus fight.
The newspaper notes the subscription contest closing soon with high uncertainty about final results as new reader signups and renewals both count toward votes. Campaigns reward bonus votes weekly, affecting leaders and outcomes across districts.
Postmaster Sullivan reports nearly 50 000 pieces processed as 28 000 handled by canceling machine and extra trucks. Clerks work at full speed amid Christmas rush with holiday mail expected to continue through Saturday and deliveries paused on the holiday.
Argentina accorded a hero's funeral for Captain Hans Langsdorff, commander of the scuttled Admiral Graf Spee. An honor guard attended his coffin and a marine detachment awarded full military honors at the German cemetery. Unconfirmed rumors claimed a pre-burial letter criticized Hitler's order to scuttle.
Washington reports that Charles A Lindbergh has resigned from the national advisory committee for aeronautics. The president appoints Brig Gen Walter G Kilner to succeed Lindbergh.
United Press reports President Roosevelt favored increasing income and estate taxes next year to raise about 1.05 billion dollars. Plans under review include higher middle bracket estate and personal income taxes and a boost in corporate taxes to back farm subsidies and defense.
Charles Cochran a 60 year old Union City resident was struck by a speeding car on Prospect near his home. He could not identify the driver and was treated at Union City Hospital for multiple fractures and possible internal injuries. Police chief Magee investigates as a hit and run case.
Berlin reports a German embassy claim that Argentine authorities interned a shipwrecked crew member from a German vessel. The official media asserted the German ambassador to Buenos Aires sent a note protesting the action, calling it a violation of diplomatic norms.
Krusing of the seedalike structure used for lumber storage at the Climas Manufacturing Co. on West Main Street and Second Avenue is to be removed by Builtwitz Brothers Paving Co. The firm plans to keep the two story office, old woodworking shop, and large factory, while fencing off sections for yard storage. The city seeks to reduce roadway hazards with shed demolition as plans to expand holdings unfold. Fred Ewing of the Baldwin Co. inspected the property recently to arrange the work.
A fragment notes the 1849 poem by Massachusetts minister Dr Edmund Senray titled a Christmas poem, with Richard Willis of Boston credited for composing the music two years later. It mentions a young American origin in a line referencing a late 19th century pop culture ear l.
Chief John D. Planigeyt reports the arrest of Emery Phillips age 16 Gaul Whitman 18 and Simamelink 17 from Robins for forgery of checks cashed at local stores. Four others face charges as police review the case tied to a grand jury action in Uwera county jail to follow.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor A. H. James blasts the Work Projects Administration in a formal letter to WPA administrator Cal F. Harrington. He demands equal treatment and argues fair play must govern WPA actions amid 1040 campaign tensions in Pennsylvania.
Mrs Allie Taylor wintering in Florida reported a burglary at her home last week. A thief entered and took her purse containing about $20 in cash, travelers' checks, a vehicle license and other cards. A separate note from Columbus cites fraud charges in a distant divorce filing.
Washington reports that four British destroyers fired across the bow of the German liner Columbus beyond its master Captain Wilhelm Daehne, leading to scuttling and tying of crew. Diplomats in 41 American republics seek a Formula to observe neutrality and safety zones as talks continue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.