Mrs Ava Long Dodd Killed In Crossing Collision
Mrs Ava Long Dodd of Columbus was instantly killed when her car was struck by an eastbound Erie Limited No 2 passenger train at a crossing two miles east of Columbus. The impact wrecked the car, dragged it about 159 feet, and left the body with fatal injuries. Coroner and local officials investigated, noting possible factors such as frosted windshield and late train, with no eye witnesses. Mrs Dodd, a former resident of the area, was returning from Webber School where her daughter Natalie Dodd teaches.
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Erie Limited
Columbus
Ed Lowrey
Warren Iunty
Bracken-Keating
Mnguiry
Lowrey
H.W. Leeper
Jarren
Erle
Oroner Lowrey
Jour 1
Dodd
John White
Miles
Meadville
Crosing
Ely
Ava Long
Seventh Day Advent Church
Relief chiseling uncovered in Corry district probe
Corry district office reports few serious relief chiseling cases in recent months. Nine Erie county arrests tied to $1,270.40 in relief fraud. Leo n B Swidersk and others face charges. officials say recipients are urged to repay, with noncooperation leading to prosecution by the claim settlement division.
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Corry
Department of Public Assistance
Brie
Ught
W. J. Prame
Erie
Erle By
Leon B. Swidersk
State Street
North East
Claim Settlement Division
British Planes In Bold Raid Over Baltic Sea
Stockholm reports heavy naval and aerial actions around Oslofjord and Norwegian coast as British warships attempt to break through. Oslofjord fighting intensifies with German forces defending routes and Norwegian troops engaging near Elverum and Onto. Allied reports claim bombarding railway lines and supply ships in operations off Denmark and Sweden with new minefields laid to disrupt German communications and freight.
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Oslofjord
Oslo
Dy Balfordp
Unite Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Stroemstad
Nowy Huo
Onlo
Norweghins
Cloyne
Kongavinger
Caplus
Aweigh
Elverumettamar
Onto
Germany
Hanve
Apelle Pabion
Oster
Norwiwians
Eanst Nazis
Claem Breteled
Berlin
Apuil
Germin Omierl
Helse
Germay
Etellhrattoy
Churinary
Balkans tense as Italy Britain active in region
Belgrade April 12 United Press reports a Balkan surge in unconfirmed rumors as Germany Russia and the Allies push for influence. Observers note claims of Tsarist disembarkations Italian workers in Albania British troops at Ionian ports and warships in the Black Sea. Authorities consider curbing foreigners and expelling suspects amid heightened propaganda and internal intrigue.
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United Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Germany
Black Sea
Jugoslavia
Danube
Teumerous
Jared Kadny
Held Here for Waverly Theft Extradition Sought
Police check on Alexander Watts alias Hill, a colored transient, held in city jail after stopping in town, suspected in a Waverly New York theft ring. He allegedly smashed vending machines and fled in a car found abandoned elsewhere. extradition decision awaited by Waverly authorities.
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Alexander Watts
Hill
Waverly
New York State
Greenland Is Issue for U S
Washington says President Roosevelt studies Greenland and Iceland status after Denmark invasion. Officials believe Germany lacks means or incentive to seize these islands despite occupation of Denmark. The questions touch broad diplomatic policy rather than military needs.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Greenland
Iceland
Denmark
Germany
Corry Man and Son Escape in Crossing Crash
Worth Hammond and his son Harold narrowly escaped serious injury when their car was struck by a train at the First Avenue crossing in Corry. The vehicle was wrecked but both occupants sustained only bruises and shock, with no warning whistle heard by them. The train crew claimed the whistle was sounded as it backed toward the station.
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Harold
First Avenue
Worth Hammond
Hammond Elevator Company
Hay Son
Harold Hammond
Corry-Oil City
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Hammond
Sort
Passunger
Demand Action in Probe of Rackets in Washington County
Petitions calling for immediate action circulated in the Monongahela Valley as the Washington county grand jury probe into racket conditions moves forward. The investigation was ordered after charges last fall by the late Charles B. Wagner former Democratic assemblyman alleging protection of rackets in the county.
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Shmey
Washington
Washington County
Monongahela Valley
Charles B. Wagner
Young man guilty in shotgun slaying case
Allentown Pa April 12 Lawrence Rehrig 24 of Bintington was found guilty of second degree murder in the shotgun killing of his sweetheart. He was sentenced to from 1 to 20 years in the eastern penitentiary and fined $190 after a county court jury deliberated all night at the opening of court.
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Allentown
Lawrence Rehrig
Bintington
Eastern Penitentiary
Lebleh County
Three-Inch Snow Blankets Corry District During Night
A spring cold wave moved into the Galladian lake region bringing about three inches of snow and freezing temperatures. The weather bureau warned of colder conditions tonight as a driving snowstorm expanded from Mercer to Erie counties. Ohio towns like Canton and Cleveland reported varying accumulations with several routes hazardous.
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Corry
Weather Bureau
Galladian Lake
Ohio
Mercer
Erie County
Canton
Chicago
Cleveland
Columbus
Elston, Former Corry Resident, Dies at 65
Former Corry resident F. H. Elston died early Saturday at 65 after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by several cousins including Sidney B. Elston of this city and Miss Katharine Elon of Erie. Funeral services were held in Wilkingour, with the body later brought to Corry for burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
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Porbes- Hytehytorn
Wilkineture
Histon
Xeverel Cousine
Ridney B
Elston
Miss Katt
Yi Elon
Erie
Wilkingoure
Cory Tor Ceni
Pine Grove Cemetery
Brisk Fishing Tug Locked in Ice at Cleveland Harbor
April 12 report details the Dust guard noting the Dsus tuy Ruth entangled in heavy ice west of Premyne Tyedys. Seven men escaped as the cutter Dix could not reach due to dense drift. The Gittol feebreaker in Vig part of Luke Ile issued 29 reach signals while Presque Ile neared Enuir harbor.
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United Press
Cleveland
Dust Guard
Dsus
Presque Ile
Enuir Harbor
Macing Case Turned Over To All GOP Jury
April 12 in Bankisburg Judge Hughes presides over all GOP panel to hear corruption charges. Defendants allegedly conspired to solicit public employee contributions to political campaigns for sums tied to salaries and authority, with grand jury oversight and potential penalties for illegal influence.
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Macing
United Press Bankisburg
Howud W. Hughes
all-Republica Bastin
Jay
David
Lawrence Skid
Bellver
Aged Erie Man Dies in Sleety Street Crash
An 83 year old Erie man, John Oburowski, died after being struck by a car at 28th and Wayne in sleet and snow. Police say he was found near the curb with injuries. coroner Dr. W. G. Stroule ruled the death accidental after investigators questioned Archie Tanner Jr., 22, of Watts Road, who drove the vehicle.
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Erie
John Oburowski
Rew 14Th Street
Wayne
Victor Buch
Stanley Kubeja
W. G. Stroule
Archie Tanner, Jr
Wats Road
Pensillar
Hin
State Day plans by Pennsylvania chain council
Pittsburgh April 12 The Pennsylvania chain store council announced a second annual State Day campaign to promote Pennsylvania goods next fall. The group met yesterday and discussed marketing, advertising, and the 1939 Pennsylvania Day market which disclosed 20.9 million dollars in product sales.
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Chain Store Council
United Freen
Pittsburgh
Mormaylvania
Hoppunell
Stat
Housekeeper for Supervisor Shot in Head
A Rusti town housekeeper, Miss Ponte Spinks, 41, serving Supervisor Pred C. Davis, was shot in the head and listed in critical condition at General hospital. The handgun involved was found near the home. authorities suspect an intruder and possible link to missing property connected to Mr Davis. The vicinity saw the discovery of Miss Spinks’s dog dead at the scene. Investigators are seeking details of the attempted suicide theory and any motive tied to the Davis household.
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Chantang
Enuuty
New York
Ney
Ponte Spinks
Pred C. Davia
Rusti
Spinks
General Hospital
Condi
Aryces
Jaquestown
Shemon'y Bay-Sugar Crave
Bayle
Mins Spinks
Mino
Miss Spinks
Tony
Davie
Mr. Davis
Mloy Davis
Local Milk Producers Favor Amended Order
Local milk producers convened at Grange hall to approve an amended order for marketing. County president Henry Marsh outlined the plan while Gail Proctor led business discussions. Delegates from Gerry plant reported on multidistrict greetings at Townville and Cambridge Springs as Bernice Proctor’s committee organized refreshments.
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Gerry Joens
Dalrymen
Loaylé Avociniinn
New York
Mit
Grange Hall
Henry Marsh
Gail Proctor
Thy Corry Toeal
Warner McCray
Wlily
Dorks Kolstor
Wecompariiss
Janu Mae Doris Kolatee
A. G. BrUtan
Toca
Planit
Gerry
Ivins Mateh
Snsoerate
Townville
Gambridge
Bernice Proctor
Wwfimeh
Dans Hold Routine After German Armies Orders
In Denmark on April 12 the Danish government and people attempted to resume daily life despite orders from the German Army of occupation. The scene showed civilians and authorities trying to maintain normalcy amid the occupation.
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Sopenhagtin
Denmark
Dansh
1 Peopl
Frond
Repupation
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