Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1934

Page

6

January skating carnival and local notices at Whiteley Rink

A brisk community page notes a paragram of events and injuries. Skating carnival at Whiteley Rink tonight. Wilson Sickler of Spring Creek treated for a severe knee injury after a fall in his barn. Also reports deaths, appointments, transportation and local happenings including a chimney fire and a prom girl selection at Mercyhurst College.

Wilson Sickler Spring Creek Sickler Margaret Glick Mercyhurst College Masonic ‘Temple Ballrom Abovie Henry

North Girard man held for embezzlement charges

Roy A. Holmes, 37, of North Girard, arrested by Ashtabula County authorities on embezzlement allegations tied to Williamsfield schools. An Erie County Light & Heat Co. employee, he cashes nine checks from 79 to 492 dollars, with Morse accusing Holmes of returning most funds with a personal check. Holmes denied the charges as sheriff investigated.

RIB Roy A. Holmes North Girard Ashtabula Williamsfield Holmes Erie County Hleatrie Co Dudley R. Morse Ohio Th and Cranberry Streets Morse C. H. Blanche Erie Girard North Girardite

Urges Early Inspection Of Pa Vehicles

Harrisburg Jan 20 Governor's committee on street and highway safety urges all automobile and truck owners to have vehicles inspected and adjusted regularly to prevent accidents. Owners who neglect safety risk prosecution by state patrol and being called accident breeders. Until March 31 optional inspections with an orange sticker available. after that enforcement begins.

Harrisburg Governor's Committee On

New Cuban president to cooperate with U S

Vieta recalled ties with United Press during political exile and urged honest elections and restoration of constitutional government. He said Cuba would rewrite its constitution and seek a reciprocal commercial understanding with the United States. Mendieta praised Roosevelt's hands off policy and called for common economic understanding due to US investments and Cuba as a large market.

Vieta United Press United States Cuba Mendieta Roosevelt United

Low Mood Club Changes Name to New Deal Club

In Dalton Ohio the Low Mood Club formed by prominent local women has renamed itself the New Deal Club signaling a shift in outlook. The name change reflects a broader, more optimistic stance among its members and reflects community engagement goals.

Dalton, Ge Dalton New Deal Club

Kin of Corry Residents Fatally Hurt in Crash

Mrs. Our Keser Hoers of Cleveland, sister of Valentine and George Kestler, died in Cleveland hospital after injuries from a car accident. The 33 year old formerly lived in Jamestown and is survived by husband William Hoerz, son William, daughter Eileen, and six brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be in Cleveland.

Corry Our Keser Hoers Cleveland Valentine George Kestler Ohio City William EB. Hoerz William Eileen Coveland Joseph G. Kestler Jamestown L. W. Fellerson Buffalo G. M. Anderegg Montecito Calif George Valentine Kestler City John F. Kester Johnsonburg Joseph, William and Henry Kestler Dollal

Planning New Survey of All State Prisons

Harrisburg January 20 The commonwealth of Pennsylvania starts a program to classify prisoners in state penal and correctional institutions. Dr G Giardini heads preliminary studies at Western State Penitentiary. Civil Works Administration funds support data collection. Fields staff will use psychological tests to guide transfers among Eastern Western Graterford Huntingdon Rockview and a new New Cumberland facility for defectives. Officials say classification will tailor administration and treatment to inmates temperament offense and adaptability.

Harrisburg Commonwealth of Pennsylvania G. Giardini Western State Penitentiary Civil Works Administration Pennsylvania Industrial School Huntingdon Bureau of Corrections of State Department of Welfare Penitenlabies Graterford and Rockview New Cumberland Department of Welfare Pera

Brotherhood UB Church Met Last Night in West Wayne

The Otterbein Brotherhood of the United Brethren in Christ met at J B Johnson's home on West Wayne street with thirty members present. Prof Bartop of Columbus High School spoke on Is the World Getting Better, arguing from history that current deplorable conditions are improving in general. An engaging discussion followed and a social hour featured lunch for the men.

Otterbeing Brotherhood of the United Brethren In Christ Church J.B. Johnson West Wayne Street Bartop Columbus High School Bartoo

Two Erie County Auto Verdict Totals Reach 10332

In Erie county court two verdicts totaling 10332 were awarded by juries in auto accident cases. Leila Canon of 1822 W 12th St received 3900 for her husband Winfred Canon's death on Dec 8. The second award of 6482 went to Andrew and Giovanna Polito of Rochester alleging fault by John J Marcello and Elizabeth Marcello after a side swipe near Girardon Ridge Road on Sept 2, 1932.

ERIW Erie County Court Leila Canon 12Th Street Winfred Canon P.P. Parish 20Th Street Nicholson Hill Andrew Giovanna Polito Rochester John J Elizabeth Marcello Raspberry Street Politos Earl WU Clawson Girardon Ridge Road

Citizenship Department Studies Immigration at Corry Woman's Club

Mrs. S Ausum chaired the monthly Citizenship meeting at her home with ten members present. The topic was Immigration. Mrs. Ella King read a detailed article on Immigration, requiring study and research. Mrs. Cassidy summarized state and national legislation, followed by general discussion. A lunch of sardines and coffee was served.

S. Ausum Cnarman Citizenship Department Corry Woman's Club A. Ella King J. A. Cassidy Austin

Boats stranded as Seine level drops four feet

About 200 boats were stranded along the Seine from Bougival to Rouen after the river level fell roughly four feet. Locks showed depths under six feet, blocking passage for barges and motor boats.

Paris Seine Bougival Rouen

Former slave Sophia Jones dies in Martinez aged claimed 120

Sophia Jones a longtime Martinez resident and former slave who said she was born in 1813 and lived in the area all her life died recently at her Martinez home. She reportedly was 120 years old and survived by an 81-year-old daughter and many grandchildren including a 71-year-old oldest grandchild. She remained a enslaved person until the end of the Civil War.

Augusta Martinez Sophia Jones Sophia Ary

Local Streets Program Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text describes a program on West streets involving Dr Wright and a conference at 8:30. The legible items reference a heated specter or specter event and notes about time 8:30. No clear names, places, or definite actions remain readable.

Mmanue Emmanueler West Streets Rey

Topi Sit and Cho Ir The AL Leads Topic

Topical note highlights Alabama League discussion with Topi Sit and Cho steering the lead on key issues. Analysts discuss implications for regional policy, economic impact, and future initiatives shaping the league’s direction. Community input and stakeholder views underscore the ongoing deliberations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whiteley Rink Youngstown Brannt Flaherty Gerry Flaherty Erie Railroad Pittsburgh Motor Square Garden William N. McNair Cora G. Wood Concord Street Bureau of Motor Vehicles Corporal Stanton New York George Blair Guy Abbey Richard Coney Pittafield North Clymer Sherman Erie County Institute of the W. I Pennsylvania Clifton Weber South Center Street Adjutant General Iyonus Weber Clement Smethport McKean County Youngsville Warm Springs Foundation Georgia Franklin D. Roosevelt New York’ Stock Exchange Whiteley Pond Highway Safety Committee U.S Brotherhood OF UB Citizenship Dept Keister Mr. Williams Theo Williams Equitable Edward A. Woods Co The Equitable Life Assurance Society Pittsburgh, Pa St, MA Methodis Corer Cent Rey Perry Mu 5 Ron AL Leads Fir
Search Courier

Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication