Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

1

Fragmentary note seeks base part details

A muddled OCR fragment mentions base parts and numbers like 5 pfl, ar20, hom and 90. No clear names, places, dates, or actions. Requires readable context to produce a proper headline and summary.

Fragmentary Farm Note From 1950 With Cattle Details

A damaged OCR fragment describes farm activity and animals near a south field with six cows and a reference to a 70 year old individual. The text mentions a tractor and dates around September 4, 1950, with unclear place names and entities.

Mystery Gas Scare In City Sparks Curtailed Meals

Gas scare in Seoul from Manchuria origin triggered citywide alert with restaurants cutting meals as authorities restored supply after 10 PM. Pennsylvania Gas Co resumed service to 2600 customers within about 60 minutes after a 2:25 PM outage yesterday while residents phoned West Main Street office with questions.

Pennsylvania Gas Company Utility West Main Street Cor

Gas outage in Beemos city prompts large scale alert

L L Noble, manager of Beemos utility, explains a repair on a large meter allowed a gas leak to spread. A 50 man crew canvassed Warren, Jamestown, and Erie to notify consumers of a restart at 10 pm. Gas was shut at curbs where needed to prevent explosions. no accidents reported initially.

Erie L. L. Noble East Smith Street Mr. Noble PGC Tagm Electri sLni Rai Hooilr Dt

Marshall sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Gen George C Marshall was sworn in as secretary of defense in a private ceremony attended by Stephen Early and Felix Larkin. He will lead the department as Louis Johnson succeeds him as deputy and decisions on Griffis resignation are pending White House action.

Marshall Secretary OF Defense Associated Press Washington George C. Marshall Stem Reid Defense Louis Tye Paul H. Griffis Johnson Truwan White House

Journal Delays and Gas Failures Halt Press

The newspaper recounts how gas failures delayed the edition as printing by hand became necessary. It notes that the machines were out of service and the future of production depended on resolving the heating and power issues, with staff scrambling to set type manually.

Corry Feed and Supply Co Declares Bankruptcy

A bankruptcy petition was filed in Erie before James E Marsh referee in bankruptcy by Valentine Concorit Anna Kovach and Edward Kovach, partners in the Corry Feed and Supply Co. First creditors meeting set for Friday September 29 in the Ariel Building Erie with creditors invited to prove claims elect trustees and examine the bankrupt.

James E Marsh Referee In Bankruptcy Erie Valentine Concorit Anna Kovach Edward Kovach SS Co-Partners Corry Feed and Supply Co Marsh Referee Ariel Mile Mits

Keating Honored by Erie Funeral Directors Association

Charles Keating, recently retired from Bracken Keating Company, was honored at a testimonial dinner by the Erie County Funeral Directors Association in the Corry Room of Hotel Corry. Judge Burton R. Laub spoke highly of Keating and long friendship. gifts included a travelling case. Arrangements were led by W. Allen Firman and Chester Schaal.

Tiiese Meaeng Bracken-Keating Company Erie County Funeral Directors Association Corry Hotel Burton R. Laub Chester A. Schoal Laub Keatin Keating W. Allen Firman Schaal Brie R. Lawrence Davison

Steel Workers Open Meetings at Pittsburgh

Associated Press reports CIO Steelworkers gather in Pittsburgh for a two day conference likely to push for wage hikes for about one million members. Philip Murray leads the session as executive board weighs wage price freeze, past strikes, and recent union pay gains.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Letlers CIO Philip Murray Seman Jossoulis Steel Companies Murray

Lawrence approves city books search for fraud inquiry

Pittsburgh Sept. 21 State auditors may search city books for fraud evidence with Mayor David T. Lawrence's full approval. Auditor Michael G C Conick said the audit covers the Department of Roads and Buildings and free work charges. Special Prosecutor W Denning Stewart stated the cost will be charged to Allegheny County, not the city, and he will seek Supreme Court authority to collect.

Associ Pittsburgh David T. Lawrence Michael GC. Conick Charles J. Marciotti Lawrence Department of Jonns and Buildings W. Denning Stewart Allegheny County Eliy Stewart Supreme Court

Draft call stepped up in district response to Army needs

The district draft board in Harrisburg moved to induct 12 men on October 12. Chairman Henry Wheeler said notices to instructors are being prepared and an accelerated process will advance reporting for examinations by about three weeks. New orders go to 44 youths, mainly 21 years old, with some changes to reporting dates in early October.

Total Draft Board Harrisburg Selective Service U. S. Army Henry Wheeler Uren Corkier Ells Wheeler

Super Speed Cargo Vessels Under Study

Washington reports officials are examining a plan to build submarine‑outperforming cargo ships that can travel unescorted in combat zones. The project aims for ships fast enough to dodge torpedoes and air strikes, with possible defenses and a heliocenter on deck as an unprecedented feature.

Associated Pris Washington Siuarim Scort Sevieral Aim Suile

Polio Victim Remains Critical at Erie Hospital

Theodore Ener of Guys Mills, employed by the Raymond Company plant, remained in critical condition this morning at Lake View Municipal Hospital in Erie. Confined to an iron lung since contracting polio two weeks ago, attendants said there is hope for release in the immediate future.

Lake View Municipal Hospital Erie Theodore Ener Guys Mills Ener Raymond Co Erie Hospital

Recess Extended to November 27 in Congress

Congress leaders reach a pact to extend the session until November 27 after Democratic and Republican negotiators lock in a pause. The budget bills include a $4.7 billion tax measure and a $17 billion defense package, with House and Senate conferees aiming to finalize and send to the president by nightfall.

Associated Press Washington Hughe White House Senate House Denwcrane Lucas Thinois Truman Ivanyy Buistias Conver America Democratic Policy Committee

Truman Backs Attack On Taft Through Harriman Remarks

President Truman endorsed Harriman’s attack on Senator Taft of Ohio at a Houston AFL conference, saying Taft’s foreign policy record aided Kremlin aims and noting other Republicans or Democrats might share a strong bipartisan stance. Workers at glass plants may receive a 1 cent raise per hour under a new AFL contract pending committee approval.

Washington Sép Truman W. Averell Harriman Taft Ohio Kremlin Harriman American Federation, of Labor Houston Texas Tate Amer Tca Toledo AFL American Pitt Glass Workers Union Harry Hy Cook Asief

Red Koreans Surrender Near Waegan in Korea War Update

Associated Press reports U S troops cut off a route near Waegan as Red soldiers surrender to local officers. The drive includes leaflets dropped by U S air units and prisoners are to be fed as authorities warn against further resistance.

Associated Press U. S Korea Waegan Naktong Taye Kumehon Wes Dentin Polisien Vonmissw L- Gosdon Muynulee Harichaug Tela Herselves Thomas B Rowlofs Corry Aorsee Persia

Stassen Denies Offer for Caine Policy Post

New York dispatch reports former Minnesota governor Harold Stassen denied being offered any post by the Truman administration. He said he does not expect an appointment and has not revealed the nature of any national or international responsibilities he might take on.

Nearen Crest New York Stassen Francis Matthews Hay Minnesota Barker Spokane Spakuliai Review Truman

Erie and Penny Officials Ready to Show Plans

Erie and Penny officials prepare to present a plan for a crossed route on Crna street with traffic improvements. City engineer and Walter Scott as City Solicitor oversee the proposal, aiming to benefit 60000 residents and provide traffic safety funds.

Erie and PENNY Crna Pennep Reno Wrontee

Dilworth blasted by state GOP chief in Warhisburg

Bept 21. Marvey Taylor, chairman of the state Republican committee, derided Democrat Richardson Dilworth for his ambition and vanity. Taylor said Dilworth craves the spotlight and would sacrifice principle for clamor. He contrasted Duff and Fine as credible candidates.

Dilworth GOP Warhisburg Marvey Taylor Stile Flepublican Bares Richardson Dilworth Governion Taylor Looilsands James H Duff John 5. Fine

Spartansburg Girl Vies For Miss Corry Honor

Seventeen year old Mary Ricketts of Spartansburg R D 3 aims to be named Miss Corry in the Pennsylvania Weel Potato Festival lineup. A Carry Senior High School student and East Branch Grange member, she enjoys movie star collectibles and cameras. Voters may clip a coupon from yesterday’s Journal to support her.

Syuve Suas Howard Burleigh East Brench Grange Stone Miss Ricketts Corry Hight East Branch Grange Yesterday's Journal

Marines Advance Threaten Seoul as Red Column Near City

U S Marines push toward Seoul while a mysterious armored Red China column reportedly advances from Anjung toward the Han River. Allied leaders assess a major battle for the Korean capital as Reds reportedly shed uniforms and consider surrender.

Associated Press Tokyo Seoul Benes Spishih Vehsieles Aled beweHhene Peremeiny Syuttien Ceawa Mooely Macari Watsons Missouri Tuehon Yellow Sea Lemuel GC Shepherd Pacific Fleet Marine Lories Russell Brines Senul Han Bynes 10Th Corps Red China Anjung Manoiuri MacArthur Brines Kasonn Tk War Seauil Narow Bexohhedd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dia Aga. Fouse Fard Arden Light & Ton Orrin Manchuria Journal Charles Keating Camden New York Shipbuilding’ Corp Umion U.S. Navy Steel Workers CIO Union Ated Press Congress Taft Winten Thomas Roelofs Raplets Roelofs Harrison Curtis Caine Pol Spartansburg The Chamber of Commerce U.5
Search Courier

Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication