Ice Gorge Moves South in River Endangering Towns
Readable fragments describe an ice jam in the Allegheny River near Parker and surrounding areas. The ice gorge shifted south toward Monterey and Wear Monterey, easing as temperatures fall. Reports show river levels rising then falling from 12.40 to 11.22 feet with danger receding as thaw progresses.
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Franklin
Apri Parker
Cottom
Teton Barkow
Monterey
Argies
East Bradys
Allegheny
River Avenue
Parker
Parker, Oo
Henry Turk
D.m
Inck
Allegheny River
Here
Riyer
Former Erie Man Drowns in Gulf Storm
A former Erie resident, April Mulion v Gwen of Groton Va, died in a Gulf of Mexico ship disaster near March 1. Carr, son of George W. Carr of 122 West All Street, was a fisherman for Purnell Fisheries, Port Isabel, Texas, aboard the Jerry Ann when the storm struck and the vessel was wrecked.
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Erie
Mulion v. Gwen
Groton
Eyre
Gulf of Mexia
Carr
George W. Carr
West All Street
Dessie Deighton Carr
Purnell Fisheries
Port Isabel
Tex
City Clerk Porter Confined by Illness
City Clerk G B Porter remains ill at home on South Center Street after a week of illness. Officials report some improvement but his condition keeps him home for several days.
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Lady Russell
City Calleeec
New York
Hix
Upbi
Bertrand Russell
G. B. Porter
South Center Street
Former Corry resident Margaret O Keefe dies in Connecticut
Former Corry resident Mrs Margaret Reardon O Keefe aged 75 died in Windsor Locks Connecticut after leaving Corry many years ago. The body was taken to Derby Connecticut for funeral services and interment. She was a cousin of Chief of Police John D Flanigan.
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Ward
Margaret Reardon O'Keefe
John D. Flanigan
Windsor Locks
Conn
Corry
Gonnecticut
Derby
Connt
Amethyst Love Charm and Superstitious Uses Noted
Amethyst is described as a love charm a sleep producer and a protection against thieves one form of drunkenness in popular superstition.
Minor Fluctuation In State Assistance Rolls
State assistance rolls show a net increase of 168 persons over recent weeks while total cases reach 12,989. Private employment gains offset by WPA ties helped ease demand as older eligibility rules and shifts in welfare transfers affect ongoing assistance, with weekly funds totaling 1,404,648 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Walter Widchilden
Rey
Tarjger
Baslur
Salewid
Cloges
Queisrance
Giouil Briday
Myre
Gesseance Danis
Transit of Mercury to be visible in North America
Evanston April 1 predicted rare 1940 events include a Mercury transit visible across North America from 2 50 p m CST to sunset with most of the region seeing it, plus annular solar eclipse paths and meteor showers. North American observers will see the event while other dates target Asia for the planet exiting the sun.
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Evanston
Olver J. Lee
Northwestern University
Heald the Cavens
North America
Asia
Middle West
Californice
Cooperative Dairy Breeding Plan Meeting Scheduled
Members of the Warren County Gow Testing Association will meet at the Youngsville Orange Ball on Wednesday evening April 3 at 8 o'clock to plan a cooperative dairy breeding program. RR Welch, dairy specialist from State College, will speak on programs in other counties.
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Warren County Gow ‘Testing Association
Youngsville
RR. Welch
State College
Win
Akron stone schoolhouse may be saved by drive
The Summit County Historical Society launches a fundraising push to preserve Akron's historic stone schoolhouse built in 1838 in the downtown business district. Local officials and residents rally to support the preservation effort and ensure the building's future as a landmark.
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Save
Akron
Summit Qaunty Historical Society
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Promote Health Inactive Kidneys
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic to cleanse kidneys and remove poisonous waste from blood. It claims relief from misery, aches, and night disturbances, and adds Golden Lax Tablets for constipation. Prices listed as 50 cents and 25 cents respectively.
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Thompson
Raspberry Pecan Rolls and Fresh Baked Goods Ad
Raspberry Pecan Rolls Wednesday Thursday 10c per package Cinnamon Rolls or Pineapple Clusters 10c per package Buttertop Bread always fresh 2 for 15c Raisin Bread with King Fig Bars fresh baked seecer ce Ige loaf Sauer Kraut and Oxydol or Rinso Bologna Luncheon Loaf 18c per box.
Erie Crossing Fight Taken to State Public Utility Commission
Erie carries the crossing dispute to the State Public Utility Commission. The article details the conflict involving Agha and Apel, with references to the Nickel Plate line and proposed delays. It notes actions within ten weeks and potential hearings, outlining parties and procedural steps in the case.
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Erie
P.U.C
Murphy
Daniel
P.R.R. Launches Pickup Route at Ridgway Ave 1
Local rail service introduces a pickup route along Ridgway Avenue with armored car stops and new schedules. Officials outline safety and accessibility measures while signaling gradual expansion to nearby districts.
Missionary to Speak at Columbus Tonight
A missionary planned to address audiences in Columbus this evening. The event aims to share religious teachings and community outreach efforts with local residents.
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Columbus
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