Erie police arrest big operator in Empire Treasury pool
Joseph C. Pfister a 48 year old salesman was arrested at 11th and State streets and jailed on a state lottery violation charge. Police seized 120.85 in cash and 1403 Empire Treasury poor tickets as evidence. Pfister described as area distributor for the pool tickets and a major operator, with a top weekly award of 3000. Bail set at 500. Hearing scheduled April 25 before Alderman James Hogan.
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Erie
Empire ‘Treasury
Valance Pool
Joseph C. Pfister
Roy B. Mong
Pfister
Frank Nowak
Mong
Glstelbuter
Empire Treasury
Tenuil
Plisler
Ayn
James Hogan
Laymen's Crusade to Start Second Weekend at First Methodist
The second of three weekend lay ten crusades will begin at First Methodist Church Friday April 21. Rev James McTintosh guest speaker W J Anderson of New York City leads the coming weekend as purchasing agent and director of One New York Christian Business Men's Committee. Soloist William Hoyt from Providence Bible Institute will perform. he also appears on a national radio network and aids city youth programs. Public invited to attend.
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James McTntosh
W. J. Anderson
New York City
New York Christian Business Men's Committee
Willam Hoyt
Music Department
Providence Bible Instituye
New England
A Nations
Wisi
Huwe City
Toronto
Canada
Vile
Three Spinster Sisters Found Near Death in Unheated Home
Three elderly sisters aged 70 to 80 were found near death in an unheated home after reportedly going without food. May Ryan was unconscious when neighbors entered the house and was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital. Her sisters Elizabeth and Mar Hazel were taken to Pottsville Hospital in weak condition and unable to answer questions.
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New Philadelphia
Baeter
May Ryan
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portaville
Eftwabeth
Mar- Harel
Pottsville Hospital
AMT
Bridge Luncheon At Hotel Celebrates Members And Guests
Mrs H Langdon Rowe hosted a bridge luncheon group at Hotel Corry yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Murray Olds and Mrs Hubert Heer-Jein. After a chicken luncheon at 1 pm, Rowe and Mrs Walter H Scott won awards for contract play, with a special prize going to Mrs Raymond Anderson. May 2nd Mrs Anderson will be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Langdon Rowe
Murray Olds
Hubert Heer- Jein
Mother Care Classes Start Friday in City Building
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will hold mother care classes at the Municipal Building beginning Friday April 21 at 3 p.m. The series is approved by the Medical Society and supported by the American Legion Auxiliary and the Chamber of Commerce. Interested residents may register at City Building or with Mrs Orta Harper.
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Muse Care
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Chaily Medical Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
Me City
Orta Harper
Holy Name Society Plans Breakfast
One hundred men from St. Elizabeth and St Thomas churches met at St Edward's School Hall. Rev Francis J Graves led the rosary and Raymond L Each ot her presided. Breakfast plans were finalized for next Sunday after the 8 16 am Mass at St Thomas. Bishop Edward McManaman will celebrate and speak, Rev Nash and Eric of Gannon College will also speak, and D A members will serve. James Sullivan toasts. A movie You Can Change the World was shown. next meeting May 10.
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St. Elizabeth’s
St Thomas
Holy Wame Society
St. Edward's School Hall
Francis J. Graves
Raymond L
Commission
St. Thomas Church
Edward McManaman
Aero Foremen Meet Address by Air Force Inspector
A Tuesday evening meeting of the Aero Supply Mig Co Foremen was held at the elb rooms on West Muitt Street and Second Avenue. George Wilson, chief inspector for the United States Air Force Northwest Pennsylvania, spoke on his foreman experience and provided detailed accounts of government contracts and quality control practices. May 2 is the next meeting date with Carl Guelcher and the Hammermillsper Company speaker slated for May 18.
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Air Force
Aero
Aero Supply Mig. Co
Elb
West Muitt Street
Second Avenue
Rean McElroy
George Wilson
United States Air Force
Pennsylvania
Canr Kinney
Toke
Carl Guelcher
Hammermillsper Company
Elgin 4 H Clue Girls Plan Outdoor Cookery Summer Work
News notes from Elgin area report the 4 H Clue girls meeting at Mrs Marie Wetmore home to decide summer activities. Home economics leader Mrs Rachel Hoxin attended to help plan, with outdoor cookery chosen as the project. Nine girls listed as present and a May 15 meeting is planned at Mrs Welmore’s.
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Elgin
Phgin
Marie Wetmore
Rachel Hoxin
Weis
Welmore
Hamilton
Asselstant Home Economies
Tendy Francisco, San i
Carmex
Naples
Bradford
Pant Sveen
Barbara Meymmueun
WSCS Meeting Highlights And Local Notices
The WSCS group met at Ruth Fredelivy’s home with election of officers. Officers include President Mable Todd Vice President Margaret Wetmore Secretary Phyllis Bucows and Treasurer Gertrude McKy. Refreshments followed. next meeting May 11 at Gertrude McCray’s home.
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Harry Proctor
Nellie Lilley
Lioyd Lilley
Corry
Mra
Ted Vanderhoff
WSCS
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Bowers
Emblem Oil Co
N. Center St. W
Armitage, Sr.7
Orphons
YES
Louse
Holy Name Society
Croton River
Widmann & Teah Drug
Widmann & Teah’s
Etris
Find Min
Lawrence Tomkins
Sher Vmntr
Vincent Sexton
Clifford McCray
Walter Biprowe
Rey Burrows
Frontera
Gerry Hoy
Amornine
Topp
North Center Street
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Wiggers Garage
Dial
East South Street
The
National Bank of Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lucy
Mawlag
Elothien
LigeeAl
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