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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal reports on steel and paper saving ideas from license plate reductions and windshield clutter to ease wartime shortages. It discusses government strain in Washington, calls for smarter staffing, and outlines stabilization efforts by the War Manpower Commission to avoid overly rigid employment rules for women in armament factories.
A 1928 prom journal recap notes Charles Pier named manager of the local store of Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company, replacing Henry Johnson who served for many years before moving to Jamestown. Reports also include sudden death of two year old Joseph Franco, operations and postmaster notices, and social items like Hopton J. Davis returning from a Chamber of Commerce tour and Merle LeRoy Patterson’s marriage in Mayville New York.
Amid global conflict, the Daily Dozen notes advances in medical science improving health and lifespan. It cites dramatic drops in tuberculosis deaths from 220 to about 40 per 100,000, pneumonia and appendicitis declines, and a general death rate around 8 per 1,000, highlighting progress in child health and disease control.
Dr Charles R Minch of Highland avenue Brocton was released on cash bail of 1000 after arrest on aMorals charge under state penal code section 483 5 He waived a hearing at arraignment before Justice John G Haygood and was held for the grand jury then sent to Mayville jail before bail was posted Dr Minch who came to Brocton in 1925 operates the Minch hospital on Highland avenue
A scrambled query set asks about Paris motor works bombed in World War II, the founder of the Smithsonian, Grant children count, William's War locations, Edith Cavell roles, plant or flower species naming, mail expedite wording, a nickname for a famous person, copra definition, and the legal process of removing aliens from U S cities.
WAAC announces a nationwide push for 2400 recruits in Western Pennsylvania to boost cadres ahead of June goals. The appeal aims to free qualified soldiers for frontline service and accelerate Allied victory efforts. Local WAAC leaders in the Western Pennsylvania district join the drive, urging statewide enlistment.
London May 11 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Rudolf Hess remains confined under the same terms as on arrival in Britain. He denied Hess brought 60 000 pounds in British securities or that any family member is hers. The question followed Thorne of Lanarkshire’s claim Hess’s securities are kept for his family in Britain.
Sixty six Pennsylvanians are among the 768 soldiers missing in action, the War Department announced today. Names include Perry F. Bowst of 106 Imperial Street, Om City, among others in the Pennsylvania list.
A two year old girl, Joan Eckert, was injured when she fell from a second story window at her Erie home late yesterday. She landed about 16 feet to the ground after pushing a storm window, and doctors say she has an even chance of recovery from head and body injuries.
OPA outlines rationing for meats cheese fats and canned goods with valid through dates and specifics on coupon values and stamp books. The notice lists sugar and grain stamps, vegetable and shoe allowances, and gasoline ration eligibility, with references to hoards and distribution details.
Jamestown May 11 Indications Sergent James A Hillerby reported missing in action in North Africa were broadcast from Tunisia. The soldier’s father James Hillerby, 27 Asheview Avenue, says a shortwave report claimed his son was alive and a prisoner, though conflicting messages delayed confirmation. A Lakewood man reported hearing a broadcast with many names and home addresses, noting a Lakeview Avenue resident believed to be Hillerby.
State police and Clinton County authorities reported discovery of a skeleton clinging to a tree on a lonely Bald Baghe area after a Sunday hike. Ralph Jordon, a railroad employee from Lock Haven, first found the remains with a companion. Investigators reached the scene this morning and found no local missing residents matching the description.
Erie residents react to a proposed law easing county property disposals. Officials say the change would automate and streamline sheriff sales while eliminating certain annual assessments. Critics voice concerns as figures and dates remain unsettled, with officials noting revisions pending.
Oscar Lawson died in this city at age 61 after a brief illness. Born October 21, 1872 near Mayville, he lived at 746 Went Wasne and worked at Climax Manufacturing and on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He leaves two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Bracken Scouis chapel, burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Richard R. Pedersen of 2808 Ash Street faced a single charge of criminal assault on a 14 year old girl. He pled guilty before Judge Euner after a Monday postponement and will be sentenced next Monday. Millcreek Two school nurse Miss A Bisley testified the girl was assaulted at a west side rooming house during a Miller Milleweeke delivery. Wayne Gleeten, assistant district attorney, described the incidents.
Horses cattle and vehicles for sale from Thompson's Farms in Olmstead County near Corry. Prices start at 50 dollars for single horses and range up to 2800. A horseman is not required to buy quality stock. Also listed is a 1500 lb horse as a good worker offered by Floyd Curry in Spring Creek. Phone listed as 35-826.
Edinboro State Teachers College will host a new CAA war training program start June. Forty trainees will be assigned monthly beginning June 1 and receive primary ground work at Port Erie with Army instructors and Bikini Flying Service. Trainees will board at the Edinboro Campus for classroom instruction. The notice also reports Justice Robt H Jackson of Warren County and Jamestown receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Spraouse.
Market notes from New York and Buffalo on May 11 show mixed egg quality classes with tone of unsettled trading. Receipts and prices vary by grade and color with whites browns and mediums listed, while Buffalo livestock and Pittsburgh produce reports accompany treasury figures and a sluggish stock market session highlighted by several prominent manufacturers.
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.