Erie police raise award after firecracker scare near Rex Theatre
An Erie police investigation led to a reward boost for information on a drive by the Rex Theatre area. Seven area men tracked a firecracker incident while a photographer and two detectives pursued leads. The cash prize increased from 925 to 950 dollars as details emerged about the Fourth Avenue incident and related arson risks.
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Erie
Elizabeth Martin
Fourth Avenue
Rex
Peach Streets
Gunmen loot Erie home in $1,300 robbery
Two gunmen bound two middle aged women and a crippled son then looted the home of Stanley Maras and visiting Ruth Habercam. Maras, Erie veterans club manager, found the bound trio on returning from work. Dominick E. Lynch, 67, founder of the American Legion in Paris, dies in Watseka.
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Erie
Stanley Maras
Maras
John
Ruth Habercam
Erie Veterans’ Club
Legion
Easter Cantata Presented Tuesday at First Methodist Church
The Cor Ty Ministerial Association presents the Easter cantata The Seven Last Words of the Cross at 7 45 p m Tuesday at First Methodist Church. Directed by William A Leaby with soloists Mrs Harold Mishler John Rossbacher and Charles Correll. Proceeds aid benevolent and charitable work.
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Cor- Ty
John Rossbacher
Charles Correll
Ministerial Association
Erielle Solves Crime Himself in Erie Tire Theft Case
Erie resident James Thompson, an amateur detective, recovered his stolen tire found on a suspect’s car. Police arrested 27 year old Raymond Cunningham of Erie for larceny after Thompson identified the tire and aided the investigation. Cunningham admitted the theft citing Christmas hardship and money woes.
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Erielle
Erie
James Thompson
Thompson
Raymond Cunningham
Erle
Cunningham
Peninsula Beaches Undamaged by Storm
Regu larly guarded beaches remain usable after last week’s storm. State officials say two lane traffic will start this summer. Dr. Maurice Goddard cites reopening at minimum cost and launching the $5 million master plan to restore and protect beaches. Parker had estimated $100,000 needed to restore the park, but no figure was set.
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Erus
Peninulk
Maurice Goddard
Forests and Waters
Park and Harbor Commission
Robert Parker
Goddard
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