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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
8
Controller Harvey M Wills submitted the county's 1836 budget to commissioners confirming taxes may stay at eight mills for another year. Expenditures total 1 530 685 with receipts projected at 1 680 619 28 leaving a 39 904 28 balance.
In Dubois on January 2, a heavy snowstorm trapped the Beechwoots home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Burmrd. A crew of men labors to clear a road drift up to twelve feet deep and to reach the Bussard family where two girls suffer scarlet fever. Weather delays hinder access, but work continues toward reaching the home with aid.
Ragen said Day and Loeb argued in prison. Cellmates Camy and Bliss supported the dispute. Day’s sleeping and eating had been poor. a razor from the barber shop missing Monday is linked to the attack. Loeh died two hours after the assault as doctors tried transfusion.
Elmer Carrier Post No 365 American Legion to host a Swiss steak dinner in the Presbyterian dining hall Thursday at 7:40 p.m. The event honors former commanders and invites the public. Walter W Smith of Meadville will give the main talk, with Waller's six piece orchestra, Mrs Ralph S Dewey, and Joseph Hasbrouck providing music and performances. The evening aims for a large turnout and an enjoyable program for Legion and Auxiliary members and all citizens.
Nebraska R C T C expands at Lincoln to include engineering and field artillery units as part of the University of Nebraska military program. Chancellor E A Burnett announces the move, noting the school currently fields only an infantry unit.
TAMMSTOWN Jan 29 Coroner Dr David Lincoln inquest into the death of Jane Cheney Walter two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard B Walter 441 Front Street found the fire that killed the child and two other blazes in the home were incendiary He indicated a verdict of first degree murder with a yet unidentified person responsible No arrests have been made but investigators continue the probe to identify who started the fires and why.
Three city appointments affect financial staff. Joseph Hanley, ex postmaster, becomes chief lien clerk in the solicitor’s office at 2000 dollars yearly. LaVerne Olds, WPA supervisor, named accountant in city treasurer’s office at 2000 dollars yearly. Marguerite Murphy, stenographer, promoted to ext clerk in the aldermanic department at 960 dollars yearly as Meadville council approves a separate bond for City Treasurer Don C. De Lancey.
In Elk County a 4 year old boy, George Smith, found a revolver at home and accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred about 8:30 Monday morning. he died ten minutes later from abdominal wound. Coroner Dr J G Hayes ruled accidental death. The family, snowbound, faced difficult travel to the home.
Harrisburg report notes fish licenses have been available at county treasurers offices statewide during the past week. With growing interest in winter sucker fishing and perch gathering in northeastern ponds, demand for licenses is rising. Top waters include the upper Delaware, North Branch of the Susquehanna, the Juniata and its tributaries, and the Upper Allegheny.
Cody Wyoming plans a February 26 birthday celebration for Buffalo Bill Cody the famed scout and showman The Cody Club leads the program and a public school essay contest for grades up to eight invites submissions on the life or history of Buffalo Bill with a 500 word limit Prizes will be awarded to the top three essays
Dr Richard Edwin Lee, 59, longtime head of Allegheny College chemistry, died at 025 Parle Avenue after illness. A renowned scholar and genial figure, he authored The Beginning Formulation of Modern Science used in the freshman course and directed the department.
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.