A J Louch Erie Awning Man Dies
Abraham J. Louch a longtime proprietor of J Louch and Son Awning Company died Sunday afternoon at his residence after eight months illness. Born and raised in his home, he was 65 years in business and active in Democratic politics. He is survived by his widow Mary Meade Louch and a daughter Kathleen.
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A.J. Louch
ERIE
Brie
Abraham J
Abe) Louch
Abe
Mary Doyle Louch
J. Louch and Son
Burglars Loot Philadelphia Home During Movie Night
Angela Garozzo told police that burglars battered two locked bedroom doors at his Philadelphia residence while he and his family were at a movie. They stole 58,000 in war bonds 1,400 in cash and checks and life insurance policies totaling thousands of dollars.
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Philadelphia
Angela Garozzo
Bur Lars
Prominent McKean resident burns in home explosion
Carl Garlson of East Smethport, a longtime McKean County resident, was hospitalized in critical condition after an explosion at his home last Wednesday. Johnson's clothes on light fire as the blast occurred. he was rushed to Bradford Hospital by Lee's ambulance. Other local items include voter rolls, missing soldiers, and community notices from Ashville to Titusville.
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Powell Motor Co
Carl Garlson
East Smetheport
McKean County
Bradford Hospital
Johnson
Bradford
Lee
Stethport
sMescean County
Ralph Mims
Corry Air Mail Route Extension Details
Corry air mail service will be extended linking Pittsburgh to Erie and Pittsburgh to Buffalo with 18 and 14 intermediate points respectively. The Erie route lists Coraopolis, Wickliffe, Ambridge, Beaver Falls, Beaver-Rochester and several Pennsylvania towns while the Buffalo line proceeds through Slippery Rock, Grove City, Franklin, Titusville, Cory, Warren, Jamestown and Dunkirk-Predonia to East Aurora. The plan expands intercity connections as part of a broader system upgrade.
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Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Corry
Inter
Erie
Coraopolis
Hewickley
Alisulpps
Ambridge
Beaver Falls
Beaver
Rochester
New Brighton
Eliwood Cits
New Castle
Youngstown
Mercer
Greenville
Pan
Meadville
Cambridge Springs
Union City
Byer
Slippery Rock
Grove City
Franklin
Gil City
Titusville
Cory
Youngs- Wille
Warren
Jamestown
N.Y
Dunkirk-Predonia
Gowanda
East Aurora
Tomato and Melon Consumption Steady Over 26 Years
The report notes tomato consumption fluctuates little year to year, rising slowly from about 25 pounds per capita in 1918 to near 30 pounds in 1953. Melon consumption follows a similar pattern with average around 4 pounds over the 26 year period, showing minimal year to year change.
Corry resident Charles W. Shaver dies after long illness
Charles W. Shaver a Corry resident since 1811 died at his home 23 Euclid street this morning after a several months illness. Born in New York on April 9 1864 he moved with his family to Brockport Pa later to Corry where he managed the Corry Brick and Tile Co. until its closure. He was employed in the Aero Supply 660 department in recent years and belonged to T A M Lodge 1608 and A E B A 65. Survived by his wife Leonie Shirey married June 28 1905 and children Mrs Walter Burkhardt Buffalo Lt. Sarah Shaver with the Army Nurse Corps in New Guinea Charles Titusville Robert Spring City Pa Mrs Suzanne Crowell and dames of this city six grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Allen Spewart Dagus Mines and Mrs Myrtle Chariton Kans. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Brackeneating Funeral Home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Charles W. Shaver
Corry
Euclid Street
New York
Brockport
Corry Brick and Tile Company
Aero
T. A
M. Lodge
Shaver
Leonie Shirey
Harrisburg
Walter Burkhardt
Buffalo
Sarah
Army Nirse Corps
New Guinea
Charles
Titusvilles
Robert
Spring City
Mes
Suzanne Crowell
Dames
Allen Spewart
Dagus Mines
Myrtle Chariton
Frisco Parley Delay Seen in U N Conference Hope
United States diplomats race to avert a Russia Poland clash at the San Francisco United Nations conference. Polish unity government talks may push the opening date beyond April 25 as Britain weighs possible postponement amid the World Security Conference debate. In Pennsylvania, a wind storm crushed a 9 year old Chester man’s life. In Waynesburg a cistern drowning claimed two nearby youngsters, Dorothy Dune and Robert Ritenuor.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
San Francisco
United Nations
London
Skeles
Yorkshire Post
Iit
Anthony Eden
Unusual March Weather Report From Local Observatory
Fred Kinley, official observer for the Department of Forests and Waters, reports a mild March with 4.87 inches of rain and a 45.20 degree mean temperature. Snowfall reached 158.6 inches for the season, with potential to hit 180 depending on April. Highs reached 80 on the 26th, six days above 70, and ten days between 60 and 70.
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Fred Kinley
Department of Forests and Waters
Ding
Democrats Fight Early Adjournment In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on April 2 Democrats oppose any move to quit the legislature before key items are met. Governor Martin urges final adjournment by April 21, while insiders hint May 1 is more likely. Also a short note on shoe wear advising proper shoe use.
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Associated Press
Harrisbung
Martin
Two Great Armies Trapped in the Ruhr
The German communique reports German forces and Allied units locked in the Ruhr theatre. Attacks near Muenster and actions around Recklinghausen are noted as counter moves. Allied advances in the Rhine plain south of Heitzelberg are reported while Third Army drive nears the RusSians front. British Second Army pushes 70 miles beyond the Rhine with near total rail cut threats. Mosquito bombers target eastward movements as German probes seek weak spots along Frankenberg.
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Hyhling
Teutoburg, Forest
Bielefeld
Lower Rhine
Enschede
Wilhelmshaven
Bremen
Muensterere
Ninth Army
Ruhr
Recklinghausen
Rhine
Heitzel
Germany
Miles C. Dempsey
Bnelind
Wil
Runf
Wid
Lippstidh
Paderborn
Frankenberg
ERIE Man S Burns While Fighting Home Fire
April 4 63 year old resident Avril suffered severe burns to his legs while attempting to stop a fire at his home. An oil stove in the dining room exploded and he hurled rugs on the blaze to shield his trapped wife Catherine. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
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Avril
Wils Bare
Edward Planagai
Catherine
E Biremen
Brie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Job talk and political views mix in a scattered column
A garbled excerpt shows Exie John discussing job steadiness, law changes, and incentives while debating political ideas. The piece drifts through names like Eric Johnston and mentions Russians and Americans, ending with reflections on peace, propaganda, and a homeward job expectation amid a messy, fragmentary text.
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Wing -Willi Star
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Hirkmans
Empire State Peas
Chevrolet
Thomas Mojor Co
Al's Clothes Shop
AUS Clothes Shop
Bernstein Bros
Ann
MUNEX
South Center Street
Berkhaus
Jesse
Bartels
Hamot
H. Madden
Set
Lawrence H
Larry) Madden, Jr
Belgium
Maddens
James
Titusville Trust Company
Larry
Crawford County
Mildred Gariner
Nquire
W. Frederick
Ashville
Carl B.norene
Cpl
Francis A. Norene
War Department
Abingo
Met —Oil Gily
P. L. Mulkin
United Natural Gas Company
Wis
Cherry Run Road
Rouseville
New Era Club
Luiteen
John Sheeran
West Church Street
United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Society
Sarah Watson
North Center Street
Bowes
Mayville
Hugh V. N. Boding
Wise Engman
James Town
Nicholas Luciano
Bushart
John &. Engman
Engman
Lucisho
Route 60
Kimbill Stand
Gerry
Kane
Sergeant
Otto Chemie Company
WL. Heim
Mu.sim
DeJean & Cochran's
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge
T. C. C. F Hall
Mentor Club
Lillian Barnes
Corry Hospital Association
Nurses’ Home
Dunkkirk’ Milk Deslers
South Shore Milk Deslets
Ares
Lester Straight
Laona
Harry ¥. Salhott
Fredonia
OPA
David D. Crissman
Mansion House
Corder
East Central Avenue
State Department
Midland
Harry Bimile
Chester
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Kimble
Waynesburg
Robert Ritenour
Dorothy Dune
Greensboro
Greene County
Esal
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Parkerhouse Rolls
Calif
Pkg
Brihtiz
Masts Ladies
Lanston
S. Cunter St
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West Bow
Arthur Cole
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