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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented notice describes a Sunday gathering related to local cross district concerns. It mentions church involvement, community leaders, and a plan to form a committee, with references to a voting event and civic engagement.
Japanese broadcasters touted a naval success in the Pacific highlighting landings in the Aleutians and a Midway victory. Masanori Ito urged not to mourn two carrier losses, claiming greater gains from the operations and asserting the battle boosted Japan’s strategic position while the United States downplayed the losses.
An alien in Titusville is held on an additional charge of resisting arrest with a deadly weapon. Andrew Wisniewski of Isle faced federal charges after barricading himself in his home Tuesday night and being armed with a pistol. Bail set at 98000 dollars.
Wilson E Smith 24 of Union City left Center Street was sentenced for six to twelve years in the western penitentiary after pleading guilty to a statutory charge connected with an attack on a 13 year old girl. He had previously been linked to a fatal shooting in Corry years ago at his home and was described as involved in that case. He faced additional costs and a $600 fine.
Pittsburgh June 11 A fireman was killed and 95 others injured in an explosion and fire at the Watson Standard Paint Company plant on the Northside. Thirteen of the injured were firemen trapped in the basement. many spectators fled as a 20 foot flame sheet erupted from the basement window. The deceased was hoseman Herman Ruogoker.
Spring Creek township residents and Spring Grove school alumni, the Wawrejko family of Warren County add a fourth son to military service. John Wawrejko Jr. 22 enlisted Sept 22 1941 is at Fort Sherman Canal Zone Coast Artillery. Joseph 27 Inducted Feb 18 1942 stationed Camp Polk Louisiana Tank Division. Ted Thaddeus enlisted May 25 1942 Army Air Corps stationed Miami Beach Pa. Frank inducted June 6 1942 ordered to New Cumberland for training.
Raymond D. Evans, Pittsburgh attorney and former lieutenant of Company A, 112th Infantry, will deliver the Flag Day address in Corry next Monday evening, June 16. Evans saw World War service with the unit overseas and later acted as assistant U S district attorney in Pittsburgh. A parade forms at 7:30 from the V F W Home, with several musical groups and local organizations to participate, followed by exercises in the city park at 8.00.
The B 17 crew aboard a Hawaii based bomber recalled Midway as a better show than the World Series. Pilot Captain Charles Gregory of Houston and Lieut Robert Pate, Jo Darlus, and Bombardier Lieut Henry Flite from Macon N C described anti aircraft bursts and their fear but quick humor. Tail gunner Com Melvin Lomax from Wickliffe Kansas relayed the captain to slow and take the Zero. Yale Lewis of St Louis noted sleep hard as ducking Jap bombers. (Continued on Page five)
Easton Iron and Metal Co suffered a $75,000 to $100,000 loss in a morning blaze. A stock of rubber valued at $80,000 was also damaged. Proprieter William Weiteman said the loss is only partially insured and the fire started in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Three boys walking along Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Vandergrift were struck by a westbound freight train while an eastbound train passed. Stanley Kozlow and Stephen Folens Jr. died. Richard Rook was injured and hospitalized in critical condition with a fractured skull. Brother Leon Kozlowski and Herman and Leonard Folens witnessed the tragedy.
Moscow reports German armies and air force pressuring three fronts including a new Kharkov push in Ukraine Sevastopol siege and a strong assault on Murmansk. Tass dispatches describe intense fighting, Soviet air defenses downing German planes and ships sunk, with high casualties claimed by both sides.
London reports United States naval units have joined the British home fleet to blockade Germany and safeguard Allied shipping. The force, led by cruiser Admiral Lope and other ships, may sail from the Norwegian coast to reinforce Arctic supply routes and deter German battleships in the Atlantic.
President Roosevelt and Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov reached a full understanding in Washington on urgent tasks creating a second front in Europe in 1913. The White House disclosed Molotov visited the United States and that Britain and Russia signed a 12 year mutual assistance treaty. Both sides expressed unity on increasing war material supplies and cooperation to safeguard peace and security for liberty loving peoples. Molotov, 61, arrived May 29 and left June 4. he has returned home.
Three thousand of the new federal vehicle tax stamps have been received at the Corry post office and are on sale. Postmaster James P. Sullivan urges automobile owners to display the stamps in the windshield. The six month stamps cost 52.09, while the full year stamp from June 30, 1942 to June 30, 1949 costs 9. They require no card notification to the government and include glue for easy application. The Treasury reported receipts of 27,549,01.53 and a net balance of 20,870,604.05 as of June 9.
German communique announces Bir Hacheim, a southern pillar of the British defensive line in Libya, was taken after several days of bitter resistance. The capture may ease Rommel’s supply difficulties but the position is not deemed vital to the British campaign.
A suspicious fire broke out today on the 85 Irene Dupont at Pier 2 Brooklyn while loading rubber tires aviation oil and cartridges. Fireboats fought the blaze discovered at 6 54 a m EWT in No 2 hatchway. The fire was contained to a section of general cargo and no one was aboard. Police and fire officials probe possible arson. no injuries reported. The Irene Dupont, a 1941 400 ton tanker, was anchored at the pier.
London reports British fighters bombed Nazi airfields in the Low Countries and targets in northern France, with bad weather delaying patrols for a second night. All planes returned safely, according to the air ministry. In Pittsburgh, John Socks Schrocki, aged 20, gang leader of the Little Blue Bandana Gang, died of heart disease in Werton penitentiary while serving 70 to 140 prison terms.
Admiral Nimitz said during the three day battle American air forces and ships broke up two large Japanese fleets. He indicated many Japanese were killed and ships sunk or damaged. Reports contrasted with Tokyo and Berlin broadcasts as Japan faced setbacks and sought to claim victories.
War alert bulletin warns Australians of potential Japanese air attacks amid Pacific operations. The message emphasizes defensive readiness and urges vigilance, citing ongoing threats and the need for prepared defenses on home shores.
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.