Erie area war news and local notices from Journal
A detailed Erie Journal recap notes wartime activity and local efforts. It mentions a chimney fire near East Street, pilots downing enemy planes, and corrections about a James King reference. It reports American Legion posts for sale, incomplete plane warning service, driving licenses suspensions, clothing drives for Russian children, Navy volunteers including Fred Young, unemployment pay, soybean guidance, a promotion for Charles A Williams, police missing men notices, and rising garbage dumping prosecutions and dog quarantine enforcements.
Truck Driver Arrested for Meat Thefts in Erie
Erie April 10 Marion Hollister 46 of 946 East 7th street was arrested on a charge of larceny in connection with meat thefts valued over 1000 dollars Capt Roy B Mong of the detective bureau reports Hollister a truck driver for Harold E Henneous a Wilson Packing Company distributor in Chicago allegedly sold stolen ham and beef cuts to local operators over the past year Henneous said meat was shipped to local markets by freight and delivered to store owners by drivers Hollister admitted nothing but asked for a lawyer Police continued questioning after confronting meat market operators who admitted purchasing meat without paints from him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Marion Hollister
East 7Th Street
Roy B. Mong
Harold E. Henneous
West 4Th Street
Wi-son Packing Company of
Chicago
Hollister
George Brabender
Henneous
Capt. Mong
Holister
George Barber
Harold Jone
An Atorney
Teacher From China To Speak At Columbus Church
Congregational missionary Guy A. Thelin, sent by the American Board of Foreign Missions, returns from Shaowu China after a perilous air land and sea journey and will speak at Columbus church Wednesday evening at 8 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Thelin
Congregational
American Board of Foreign Missions
Shaowu
China
Mr. Thelin
Columbus Church
Will Be Heard At Spring Creek Columbus Church
Mr Thelin, with 18 years in China on an educational list and rural base, returns to his wife and two young sons after over two years apart as war conditions prompted their homecoming. He discusses the spirit and growth of the Chinese Christian movement and Christian education as permanent elements in a rebuilding China at war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
China
Thelin
G. I
Johnny
Navy Plane Crashes in Ocean During Boardwalk Parade
Atlantic City on Easter when thousands watched a Navy fighter plane dive from formation over the Boardwalk. The craft crashed into the ocean and exploded while Navy rescue boats searched for the pilot, whose identity was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Navy
Fourth Naval District
Major Kincaid Writes Of Experiences In Mediterranean Air Service
Major Elmer L Einold Jr. reports to Maj Kincaid from Algiers that he returned to active duty after six weeks hospital care for pneumonia. Kincaid, with Mediterranean Air Transport Service, recalls a Sahara oasis, a near disaster at 20 000 feet, Vesuvius eruption viewings, and a trip near his boyhood Nive France home as Germans advanced. He plans to stay on duty until mission completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Kincaid
Mediterranean Air Service Unit
Wan Iiars
Elmer T. Kincaid
Elmer L. Einold, Jr
Algiers
Pneumonima
Kincaid
Mediterranean Air Transport Service
Sahara
Istana
Carsten
Fry Nive
France
Former Venango County treasurer dies at 67
Franklin April 10 Frank Gilland 67, well known Franklin businessman and former Venango County treasurer, died at his home 1082 Ble Street at 11 05 a.m. Saturday after months of ill health. He served as treasurer from 1921 to 1926. After leaving office he ran an auto sales and service business on 18th Street and later operated the New City Club bowling and billiard pavilion on Lavh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Aurea Curtis Gilliud
Venango County
Ble Street
Gilliand
18Th Street
Gilland
New City Club
Forty Hours Devotion at St Thomas Church Begins
The Forty Hours Devotion at St Thomas Church opened after Sunday mass with the blessing and schoolchildren procession. Rev Jonas Gallagher led mass, and Rev Richard Fitngersit of Sharon spoke and will be ordained in May. Daily mass and services run at 7:30 and 7 p.m. with adoration continued. closing services feature numerous priests from nearby parishes and various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chr Heidt
St. Elizabeth's Parish
John M. Gannon
T.D
Francis Robuczewski
Lewis Kowalski
Raymond McQuillan
Erle
Michael Dalley
Warren
H. K. Trembly
Uuion City
James Hopkins
Cyril Cooper
Charles Costello
Titusville
Benedict predicts 3000 Erie county service votes
Ralph C Benedict, chief clerk to Erie County commissioners, says upwards of 3200 county service men at home and overseas will vote in the presidential election if election law changes pass in May. He estimates soldiers voting may be conservative and notes impact if registration is not required. Benedict advocates a simpler soldier vote system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Ralph C Benedict
Steeis
Benedict
Hunters Aroused Over Doe Season Legislation
MAYVILLE April 10 Hunters protested the Senate failure to pass bills by Assemblymen Magnuson and Tift legalizing a Doe season. Clinton Ed Watson of the Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs warned it could decimate deer herds and enable hunting ducks during the same period. If vetoed the Tift bill would end deer season in the Southern Tier, harming farmers. The measures end the doe lottery and set a November 24 to 30 season in Chautauqua County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayville
Burks
Dow
Watson
Dewey
Magnuson
Tiftt
Doe
Chautauqua County
Requiem Mass Today for Lyle Delury
Requiem Mass held at 9 30 in Oak Forest Texas for Lyle Delury of Oak Forest with Rev Protess J Graves presiding at the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in St Thomas church. Bearers included Fred Kinley Charles Graham Harry Purcell George Mulderick Joseph McMuhon and Frank Miller. Interment followed at St Elizabeths cemetery with attendees from away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyle Debury
Oak Forest
Jean's Restaurant 15 Sold to Mrs Brewer in Milwaukee
Mrs Catherine Brewer takes over Jean's Lunch at 106 West Mat Street after purchase from Mrs Katherine Maloney, who previously ran the business opened in December 1943. Brewer plans continued meals and lunches with hours extending to 1am, sustaining the prior operation under new ownership. Delury, Milwaukee, Wis, and Mrs Hugh DeLury Jr of Fredo NY noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Bri
Thomas Maloney
West Mat Street
Katherine Brewer
Vitamin D Added to Winter Chick Rations
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is added to all winter chick rations to support health in confinement. The measure targets poultry kept indoors during cold months to prevent deficiencies and bolster growth.
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Jay
Jogie
East Street
Gery Bret
Frederick R. Yachim
George C. Carpenter
Ity
Bill M. Regis
Rimersbore
Jim King
James King
Lottsville
American Legion
Army
Erie Corry Hoy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Fred Young
Corry
Young
District 1
AAA
Harrisburg
19Th ‘Army Air Force
South Pacific
Journal Today
Charles A. Williams
E. A. Williams
1Ath AP
Pennsylvania
Thompson- Bibow
East Washington Street
Ganz
War Department
Pet
John S. Kosiorek
Brie
Pvt. Victor's, Marconi
St. Marys
Hient
Frederick W. Melzer
Stanley A. Kupniewski
Oldsmobile
Hoffman
Jon
Sonly
Columbus
Guy A, Thelin
Venango County Treas
ST Thomas
Mtance
Erie County Service
Bill
Shamburg's News & Sports Store
Lyle Delury
Pillsbury Flour
Boyardee
Keystone
Acme Dog Food
Jack Frost
Jackson
Scott Co
Polk
Ige
Ctia Ssa
Center ST. Corry
Hei M
AgNa
Arpete
Sas
Monel
Ruud
Inj
Ork Ra
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