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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
4
The Corry School District reports operating funds nearly exhausted at midterm with only 1300 in treasury and current bills over 7200 due, threatening June 30 budget end. Tax collections for next month will fall short, forcing drastic cuts and possible short term borrowing to balance the 1935 36 budget and avoid a larger deficit in June.
A New York speaker urges career men as city executives with special training and a system to place them in office. He argues this could curb inefficiency and waste in municipal government and attract good minds to public service, though success depends on party politics and a managerial model.
A fragmentary report mocks Senator Nye's World War finance inquiry and notes bankers like J P Morgan as cooperative. The piece hints at national stakes, wartime funding, and broad political implications amid a satirical tone.
Hollywood profile tracks Robert Cummings from Joplin to Broadway and Paramount. He forged a British persona to win work, later revealed as a ruse, and credits accents with his career arc. Cummings now pursues a lead in Three Cheers for Love while acknowledging the device of voice.
The text examines profits on loans and the influence used to obtain funds for belligerents and to secure war employment for idle capital, asking how finance contributed to dragging America into war. It frames the issue as a public service and patriotic duty to shed light despite potential embarrassment to prominent citizens.
Paris fashion notes describe a move from simple Greek lines to formal beading and sequins in fall and winter evening wear. Chanel showcases a black satin gown with apple design, scalloped edges, and jeweled belt while Lanvin features a high front nude back black taffeta dress with jeweled halter and filmy cape. Patou emphasizes sequin beading pairing with velvet or crepe skirts, and the piece ends with a fashion tip noting the return of elaborate evening gowns.
Twenty years ago today January 15 1916 the city saw strong industrial and mercantile outlook with 11 industries reporting new business. Henderson Piano company suffered a large fire in Corryn but stock had been removed. a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Olson. influenza affects Mrs Gillette and Mrs Austin. Joseph Burkhardt traveled to Kinzu for Climax Manufacturing. LR Bliss of Ajax Tron Works set for a Westward trip. Rev W H Shampley returns home after Grace Church mission in Ridgway.
In an Atlanta address Judge Blanton Fortson argues that Hoover era spending collapsed national income while Roosevelt measures boosted it. He cites Georgia loans and government relief shares, contrasting World War spending with New Deal programs and debt changes through 1930s.
Pennsylvania weather records show December 1935 was cold and dry with precipitation about one inch below normal and temperatures four degrees below the monthly mean. Eastern sections had the greatest precipitation deficiency while northern and western areas recorded the lowest temperatures.
Franklin Irwin, a patient at Cory hospital, underwent an appendectomy and was sent home today. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jack Irwin of 713 West Church Street. The astrology column notes birthdate ranges and daily outlooks with risks and social forecasts.
Historical circle members met yesterday afternoon to study the Supreme Court. Roll call included a response with a poem. Mrs. W. J. Wilcox reviewed the personality of the nine justices, with each member presenting an article. Lady Astor's position in politics was read by Mrs. Glenn Stearns.
At the Clymer Town Hall yesterday afternoon the bank re elected directors Albert Neckers Jr Henry J Wassink G H Tenpas B W Beckerink and Fred W Hyde The board afterward re elected officers G H Tenpas president Fred W Hyde vice president L Kooman cashier and L A Beckerink and Miss Cl ice Sternberg assistant cashiers
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.