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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
1
In a fragmentary report, Vilor pursues a disputed factor amid unclear terms. The note cites a first step at an unspecified event or location with uncertain details and timing.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a local family committee involved in aid activities. Names and places are unclear, but context suggests community support or relief efforts coordinated by a parish or group. Further readable details are fragmented and cannot be fully reconstructed.
A 4 am fire gutted a double garage on Essex street destroying a Butch sedan owned by B A Williams and a Maxwell, with bicycles and other contents. Fire started from faulty wiring in the Williams car, spread rapidly, and caused extensive property loss though a garden hose helped limit spread to nearby homes. Patrolman Brown reported hearing the alarm as flames rose. Williams had just returned from Cleveland with friends. his car was insured, but the garage and the Druce car were not insured.
The Traction Building on North Center Street in Dunkirk changed hands Saturday. New owner F J Reed of Dunkirk, connected with Marsh Valve Works, plans no immediate changes and will keep the property for investment. The building houses the Quality Cash Store, Arcadian restaurant, Mutual Telephone Exchange offices, and several apartments. Details of the sale price were not disclosed.
The Climax Manufacturing Company underwent reorganization with new financing to support extensive expansion. L. W. Olds steps down in favor of son Mumay R. Olds as president, C. McConahay becomes vice president, J. B. Muiaig takes secretary treasurer, and E. J. Lewis remains general superintendent. A new Indianapolis executive will relocate to the city to represent the reorganized interests, with further development details promised soon.
Reverend William Bartlett, long time pastor of the First M E Church in Corry, is being transferred to the First M E Church at DuBois. He will begin his new pastorate next Sunday as Rev F A Wimer takes over in Corry. The announcement came from the M E Conference at Erie, detailing the coming year’s appointments and noting Bartlett’s departure and Wimer’s arrival amid warm local tributes.
John Kondalik an employee at US Radiator Corporation narrowly escaped serious injury when his Ford sedan collided with train No. 912 at the First Avenue crossing in the Allegheny division shortly after 2 o clock this morning. The car was badly wrecked and Kondalik sustained back injuries not expected to be serious.
Wing-Willi Star Stores Inc. announced today the purchase of the Foster grocery at North Center and Irving streets. W. P. Foster retires after 26 years and will stay briefly in charge of the North Center street store while the Wing-Willi chain plans remodeling and redecorating. The sale gives the chain three city stores and signals expansion as the new owners prepare further improvements.
A Saturday night parade and smoker attracted upwards of five hundred ex-service men from Titusville Spartansburg Corry Clymer Sherrmar Mayville Jamestown Bear Lake Union City Meadville Warren Youngsville Pittsfield Waterford Erie Cambridge Springs Ripley Oil City Westfield Girard Albion and more. The event, hosted by Erie Voiture Party Eight and the Corry Post American Legion, featured bands, a lengthy procession to the State Armory, speeches by district and city leaders, and a vaudeville program followed by a luncheon and smoker. Afterward, visitors staged dances and street entertainment, with thanks extended for projector and panatrope use.
John Heezesby, nine, of Riley's Siding between Elgin and Union City, nearly grabbed a live 33,000 volt wire while playing with attached conductors. He was shocked, knocked unconscious, and burned on face and hands. He was taken to Union City hospital and is said to be recovering.
Governor Alfred E. Smith travels by Governor Smiths special train toward Omaha for a westward campaign swing. He plans a farm relief focus in his first major policy stand, with a stop in Omaha to present positions on relief and other issues. The trip follows a rousing Albany send off as Smith balances duties of governor and Democratic presidential candidate.
A short circuit in an electric iron caused a small fire at the home of John Kolanoski on Second Avenue this afternoon. Alarms were sounded from hex 46. No injuries reported.
Paris dispatch says five hundred Indian nationals were killed in a hurricane in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, with many others missing. The report notes uncertainty about the final toll and awaits official confirmation.
Reports from United Press describe a tropical hurricane that struck Porto Rico, moved toward the Bahamas, and crossed Florida, causing massive damage and a rising death toll. Estimates place property losses near 50 million dollars with thousands homeless, while relief efforts race to reach stranded residents and stabilize the region.
Gilbert Nichols son of Mr and Mrs James Nichole of East Main street fired a .22 rifle during target practice wounding Kenneth Loveland 14 in the right hand. The bullet splintered the knuckle bone between the index and middle fingers as Loveland was adjusting a mark. He was taken to a doctor and is reported as doing as well as could be expected with no serious injury anticipated.
Listing of radio features across networks with Verdi's opera Alda Simpeon and Dellial programs. Highlights include Vitaphone Hour with Al Jolson, Madison Square Garden opening program, and General Motors Hour airing on various networks and times.
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.