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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1961
Page
2
A noisy fragment shows hospital soft entries with admissions and discharges listed for Corry Memorial Hospital and addresses across Union City and nearby towns. The text blends patient names with ad rates and event notices for a Polish Club dance and Garland Community Hall music nights.
Leonard Nawrocik, a 26 year old man, was to be arraigned on murder charges in the death of 14 year old Guextalt Mary Helen Jablonski. The body was discovered in Lehigh Canal near Lower Makefield Township after she disappeared from her street late Thursday. Police said Nawrocik confessed anguish over potential disclosure and suffocated her before disposing of the body two miles away. The Jablonski family and neighbors had mounted a large search before the discovery.
Stanley Hurken of Grove City has been named head of the West Penn conference along with Avalon Canter and Hopker Whey joining the leadership team. Neary and Pesce are noted in the new administration lineup.
An off-duty officer pursued a vehicle through Ellport and Ellwood City, crashing after a chase. The victims were John R. Caecin, 22, and Genie McGann, 21, both of Ellwood City. Police report a crash followed a reckless chase ending with fatalities.
Jimmy Brown and Crowley will be featured as guest speakers at the Sheffield Sports Banquet in Warren tonight. Brown is famed as a top NFL rusher and Crowley, a Notre Dame legend, chairs the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. The second annual banquet begins at 7 o clock at Bowly Jimjor High School.
United States hails astronaut Alan B Shepard with a televised public ceremony on the South Lawn. Kennedy plans a White House greeting and a first full dress news conference. Congress may award Shepard the Medal of Honor. Derby celebrates with a hometown parade as New Hampshire considers a statewide holiday in his honor.
Mrs Jack Pair hosts Fl Nei hbor Club on May 11. Mr and Mrs Pred Ansgeim Sr of North Bie and Mrs Dawreflcn Rouse of Wattsburg visited Helen Rows. The Humphrey family welcomed guests from Tennessee. Karen Nellis and Deborah Bemis are noted locals. Vivian Hodge had an appendectomy in Union City. Keith Garfield named son at Lancaster New York. Darlene Bemis and Janice Way spend weekends with relatives. E K Storer reports $108.15 raised in the French Creek drive. Shop Your Corry Stores.
Police nabbed two truck drivers in a morning crackdown on overloads. Odaaius Wolbert, 52, of Bayderstin Clarion County, fined 40 dollars for 4270 pounds over the limit. LeRoy R. Jones, 45, of Niles Ohio, fined 120 dollars for 450 pounds over the limit.
Louis Snow and his wife Mary Snow were jailed in Erie County after pleading innocent to Public Assistance Act violations. They allegedly received over 400 dollars in aid while employed between July 2 and July 18, 1959. Bond was set at 500, and a May 15 hearing date was scheduled.
Loyality Day ceremonies follow a parade by the Stump Jumpers chapter of the Brothers of the Brush. The VFW Northwest County Council meets at 2:30 p m at the post home. A public dance opens early in the evening. Paris notes De Gaulle calls the American space shot a beautiful exploit.
Corry resident urges Governor Lawrence to address alleged state failures to assist new citizens. He describes a family of five plus a German Shepherd facing homelessness, unpaid bills, and long residency requirements after relocation for work. He questions state relief and lawmakers benefits while seeking aid.
Nixon criticized Kennedy over recounts and then pivoted to Cuba in a quick review of the Kennedy administration. A balcony voice urged action as Nixon remarked the first 100 days set a record for works but scarce deeds.
Eyewitness accounts describe a tornado near Howe devastating homes and killing 15 people including Jack Brown's family members and Charles Lloyds kin. Survivors recount debris-filled yards, a truck rescue, and Dr. Dean tending the injured late into the night as the toll rises.
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.