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
Mar 24, 1951
Page
1
A fragmentary item notes street contact via a misread phone entry and a reference to 183 World pare with a one cent detail. Additional readable names include Brown Tarper Allan and Indley.
An OCR damaged item lists scattered figures and street fragments from a property tax or notice. It references Wayne Harper, Stough, and Nord areas, with unclear parcel and tax notes. The legible pieces hint at a municipal land or sale context but lack coherent details.
The Associated Press reports Forties planes scoured the Atlantic after a missing U.S. Air Force transport with 63 aboard. life rafts sighted and five ships speeding toward the area about 450 miles west of Ireland. Survivors feared exposed in the cold as reports of wreckage and clothing emerged from multiple locations.
Washington March 4. Senate crime committee Chairman Kefauver urges cities to act against underworld influence as they prepare for extended investigations. Broadcasts discuss legalized gambling as a possible answer, with witnesses planned for hearings before Easter. Next week hearings may call Abner Zwillman and witnesses from Cleveland and northern Kentucky to testify.
New York police reported a failed robbery on Frank Costello's apartment as three men sought entry. Costello was reportedly not at home, having told the Senate crime committee he kept cash in the 18th floor Central Park view building. An elevator operator led the men to a unit then they fled in a car pursuit.
Syrup producers report favorable weather boosting sap flow and output. Despite labor shortages and early season misses, steady temperatures and frequent sap runs keep production strong with prices around 60 dollars per gallon, while some makers note forecasts of better total output than last year.
NORRISTOWN PA March 24 Fire that destroyed a barn at Basleville early today killed 17 saddle horses owned by members of the Wester Plonder Riding Club. The barn is owned by the Second City Troop of Philadelphia and rented to the riding club. Blaze discovered about midnight spread rapidly making removal impossible. Firemen estimated damage at 35000 and are not yet certain of the cause. Francis Dewane, a Collegeville volunteer firefighter, was treated at Montgomery Hospital after being struck by a truck at the scene.
City churches from Catholic and Protestant denominations prepare festive Easter services to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday rites drew hundreds as ministers joined in a service quoting sorrowful laments. Easter programs feature instrumentalists vocalists and special participants across multiple churches with weather forecasters predicting windy cold but fair conditions.
Miss Bertha Miller, prominent Salvation Army worker, named temporary church officer at Butler Street corps. Daughter of Merle and unknown Miller, she has served in divisions at New Castle ton East Liberty Pittsburgh and Meadville and helped at the local citadel. Appointment runs through June with possible extension. Her sister Marjorie and her husband head Haven of Hope in Wilmington Delaware.
Strong winds ripped through the Corry area with gusts near 40 miles per hour Causing scattered minor damage. Temperatures fell from near 80s to below freezing overnight with a forecast steady cooling into the day and a high around 46 tomorrow. Winds were reported across western Pennsylvania with continued gusts and unsettled weather.
Washington report details fresh issues in wartime mobilization including a proposed 2,000,000 railroad workers pay raise, a 25 percent cut in tire and tube deliveries, and new fuel and transport shortages. government officials clash over wage ceilings and cost of living adjustments as agencies brace for impact on wartime operations.
Washington March 9 The Marine Corps aims to be first to release reservists under a civilian return program by summer with all willing by 1952 end Marine sources said extensions of service are not planned currently Release depends on recruiting and training pace and the 200000 man ceiling.
Bad weather today forced the U S Coast Guard to suspend a search for a two engine Cessna plane missing over Lake Erie. The craft was traveling from Hartford to Detroit with pilot Rost Poinnoy and passenger James Wood of Detroit. Last sighted about two miles east of Rochester yesterday.
Buenos Aires reports President Peron announced Argentina has produced atomic energy by a new method unknown abroad. He said scientists, led by government chemists near Hijenill Tynid, achieved controlled thermonuclear results after February 15, with experiments at a government energy plant near St Carlos de Barilone.
Police in Allentown opened a murder probe after the battered body of Master Sergeant Raymond S. Noll was found early today in a convertible on East Cedar Street between Talon Parkway and Hanover Avenue. Noll, 38, of Allentown, had 16 years in the Army and was on recruiting duty at Fort Hamilton.
The UnitedPackinghouse Workers signed a six week extension with Armour and Company delaying a nationwide strike. CIO unions and APMW reached deals with major packers delaying action, while Swift and others also paused threats to give officials time to review wage agreements made in February.
Babson Park Fla March 24 business and education should unite to save private colleges and raise profits. Business needs the college with funds and research while colleges gain to aid young executives. In times of mobilisation the college relies on business support to stay viable.
General MacArthur says peace talks with the Red commander are possible and orders United Nations forces to cross the 38th parallel if needed. He reports heavy fighting in Korea south of the border, praising frontline morale and urging readiness as UN planes pound retreating targets. He notes no immediate Communist response to his peace invitation.
The Corry Building and Loan Association becomes Corry Savings and Loan Association after Department of State approval. Stockholders endorsed the change at the last annual meeting. officials say operations and terms remain unchanged and public character is reinforced as a savings bank.
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.