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
Jan 28, 1947
Page
1
Fragments describe a 19th century locale and events in Reg iNiton 1847. Readable bits reference a town, a council or group, and a period claim. The text lacks clear names or concrete actions to confirm a full event.
Fragmentary notes show figures related to hogs and prices in Ivalily, with scattered numbers such as 9 and 4 and mentions of whites and a man named Boh ni Tvew. The illegible text limits clear reading of events or entities.
Pittsburgh story summarizing steel labor talks between Big Steel and CIO United Steelworkers on a union shop amid a 175000 worker contract. Company seeks maintain control with open membership choice and clearer duties. union demands wage gains, benefits, and seniority.
Research on infantile paral ysis is active in laboratories and institutions across Amien nation. Funded by the March of Dimes through the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, the work aims to solve polio and develop cures for related viruses and diseases. Public donations assist medical advances and public health goals.
The Jewish Agency announced one of two Britons held hostage by an underground group has been released near the Jerusalem area. Police were searching for the freed man as details remained scarce. A note claimed the two captives would be freed “within hours” but no further specifics were given.
Forty five Corry residents were found with evidence of tuberculosis in an x ray survey conducted October 29 to November 2 by the Pennsylvania State Health Department and Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. The survey covered 5605 residents, with 49 pulmonary cases and 347 primary tuberculosis indications noted. Follow up by the Tuberculosis Association aims to ensure medical consultation and treatment, funded largely by church and community support.
Four year prison terms were imposed today on a Detroit couple convicted of aiding a German prisoner of war and harboring him. Mrs Joan McBride, 42, and her husband Ames, 40, received sentences from Federal Judge Arthur Lederle.
Indiana State Police opened an investigation after a two foot long, 400 pound roll of fencing wire was found jammed into a railway switch. The wreck of a Pennsylvania Union Passenger train killed six and injured many more near Walton, Indiana. Names identified include C A Wisler fireman and passengers Kathryn Marine Kingery 25 Kokomo Indiana G Perkinson Anderson Indiana Walter Pischke Kokomo Indiana. One body was removed but not identified. Rescue teams worked through the night.
A compilation of terse telegraph items reports bad weather delaying air transport near Scottland, a Polish government pledge breach accusation on voting, a cutoff in normal government funding, British fears over Palestine violence, and GOP leadership discontent over House procedures and committee assignments.
A blaze erupted at York and Foster Company manufacturing plant in Union City, driven by flammable paints and lacquers. Firefighters fought the flames for hours, limiting most damage to the third floor but causing substantial losses on lower levels. total damage estimated between 12,000 and 15,100 dollars, insured.
Police still search for Glis Boyd amid conflicting theories of voluntary disappearance. Evidence questioned includes timing of purchases and bank deposits, while officials debate if he absented himself or if foul play occurred.
The Corry Blog and Loan Association held its annual meeting at the association office in the Barlow block. Reports show substantial growth and rising business volume. directors elected for three years are Lieye Stowe, Warrh Hammond, and W A Cummings. Officers will be elected February 10. Mortgage loans total $331,705. complete financial statement to be published later in the Week.
Harrisburg reports another liquor license suspended today by the Light Control Board. The action affects Peter A. …, with penalties and restrictions noted as the board enforces beverage sale regulations.
Tax collection officials face a flood of complaints as residents allege they never received notices for years of alleged due amounts. The Wilkinson agency notes prior law did not require receipts for exemption, while 1945 revisions obligate tax notices to be mailed. Despite delays, progress is shown as several counties respond amid mounting demands for 1940 to 1945 delinquents.
A massive leak from an eight inch gas main in the Pennsylvania Gas Company system north of the city caused service outages. Crews arrived and began repairs after a resident alerted authorities. Pressure was about 125 pounds. gas rising from the ground and pockets remained, but no ignition occurred. Traffic into Mare j Creek and Carls Hilroad was stopped as a precaution. Normal flow expected by late night.
Federal Judge Betts ordered GPA to halt sugar rationing to industrial users citing the histories use formula as illegal. OPA chief Auerbuch said the ruling could threaten the entire sugar program and filed an appeal to the Circuit Court. The case questions the validity of the rationing method and its immediate effect.
Harrisburg Jan 20 Pennsylvania lawmakers weighed a two to three week recess for both chambers to allow a special committee to review the financial needs of the Commonwealth and pending measures including the appropriations for public assistance. Senate and House leaders eyed Duff and Duff’s request, aiming to clarify the state’s financial picture and speed up passage of a 23 400 000 relief appropriation through May 3.
July 28 report describes winter storm sweeping Britain from coast to continent, causing heavy snowfall, drifts five to ten feet, flooding lines and rail schedules, with numerous injuries and ongoing suffering across towns and cities.
London reported the British government reached an accord with Burma toward independence for the Asiatic colony. An interim government would administer during the transition, with a constituent assembly elected in April comprising Burma nationals, as Parliament was told by Secretary of State for India and Burma.
Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach urged the Senate Labor Committee to back President Truman’s plan for a new commission to study labor problems while opposing most other pending measures aimed at curbing labor-management conflict. He warned that creating a mediation board outside the Labor Department could hinder industrial peace and opposed abolition of the conciliation service and other changes.
Miss Lilian Bohram resigns from her role at the hospital. The note states she will depart in February and pursue nursing work, with a planned transition to daytime duties. Her years of service and associations with the Corey community are mentioned, alongside colleagues and former collaborations.
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.