Broken Back Is No Obstacle To Kane Wedding
April 22 Kane, April 22 It took more than a broken back to defer the wedding of Edna Gregg and Alan Bertey of Pally Creek. Bertey, injured on the Smethport courthouse job, suffered three fractured vertebrae and multiple breaks. The hospital wedding proceeded in the sun parlor with patients and staff as guests. The ceremony was by Rev. Herbert Null. The couple plan no definite wedding wip as the groom remains hospitalized for weeks.
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Herbert Null
Oil City
Wildcat Park Opens May 30 for 1941 Season in Kane
Ludlow's Wildcat Park, a 5 acre site valued at 112000, undergoes spring grooming ahead of Memorial Day 1941 official opening. The park has seen unofficial use in late April and May for picnics and sports events. Major events listed include United Natural Gas Company and Clarendon picnics with many family reunions and DeForest pavilion reservations expected to fill summer. The season is projected to be one of the biggest in park history with numerous picnics and gatherings planned.
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Wildcat Park
Kane
Ludlow
Talon Workers Vote to Strike at Erie
Erie April 24 union members from the AFP of L Tool and Die Makers at the Talon plant voted unanimously for a strike on May 4 after a Saturday meeting. Business manager James Adessi reported 23 attendees and cited 350 supporters at Mearsville, with 31 Talon members in the local union and seven ineligible.
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Erie
AFP
L. Tool and Die Makers
Talon, Inc
Cent Val
James Adessi
Mearsville
Talon
Adesai
200 Men to Work on New Road in Emporium Area
An announcement says 200 men will be employed on a new 10 mile road project between Emporium and Port Allegany this summer. Bids due May 2 cover 53,391 feet of hard surfaced road from Brewerville to Mid Liberty and include work near Emporium, Breer ville, Port Allegany areas. Also notes a Maine collector owns 6,000 buttons with a rare book of sample buttons from long ago.
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Emporium
Port Allegany
Breer+ville
Mid Liberty
Democrats press plan to win Governor approval in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on April 22 Democrats in the House unveiled a six point program aimed at reshaping state policy. They urged Governor James to back reforms including farm support, milk controls, rural road aid, and a soil erosion board. They warned approval would end the 1941 session gridlock and spark a quick adjournment.
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Associated Prose
Harrisburg
Tooy
New
James
Realty values at county seat show increase in Erie
Erie real estate values for improved and unimproved properties are rising gradually, city assessor A. J. Sterrett reported. He noted higher sales this year than last, with sales often exceeding the assessed value, reflecting healthy demand as new one family homes dominate construction while multi family building remains scarce. First quarter permits in the Erie metropolitan area rose 28 percent over 1940.
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Erie
A. J. Sterrett
Erle
Grant Permit for Widening of East Church St
City Council granted Raymond Manufacturing a permit to widen East Church Street between Center and Concord to add parking and driving space. The company will fund the project and intends to contract the work after bonds are furnished, under City Engineer D D Williams supervision. Residential building gains noted over 1940.
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Raymond Manufacturing Company
East Church Street
Center
Concord Streets
Center Street
Conrail
D. D. Williams
Remodel of Imperial Hotel Property Considered by City Council
City Council meets as Property Director Barnes reports McCloskey Bakery owners seek to acquire the Imperial Hotel site at First Avenue and West Main Street. Proposal plans include a bakery and restaurant on the first floor and possible rooming house, with $1,500 offered upfront. Extensive repairs are needed to restore tax revenue value.
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Imperial Hotel
First Avenue
West Main Street
Fred L. Barnes
McCloskey
East Main Street
Contract Signed Sets Stage for Parking Meter Installation
The city and Duncan Meter Corporation signed a contract for installing 105 meters on North Center Street between Pleasant Street and Park Place. The four penny two nickel meters allow various 12 to 60 minute stays with coins listed. installation was promised to start within a few days, likely by May 31.
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North Center Street
Rnnean Meter Corporation
Pleasant’ Street
Park Place
G Koontz
Koontz Equipment Company
Western Pennsylvania
Duncan Meter
Frank B Hepler
CB Porter
Koouts
Property to be renovated under city plan inquiry
The issue concerns upper floor rooms to be renovated and repaired. Investigation and report were referred to Property Director Barnes and City Solicitor Walter H. Scott. Back taxes of Corry School District and Erie County complicate disposal, with agencies prepared to offer concessions to restore the property to the tax rolls.
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Barnes
Pekan described as a large fisher in the weasel family
The pekan, an animal also known as a fisher, is among the largest and most handsome members of the weasel family.
Charge Violation in Curb Pump Project
City Council discussed alleged violation in constructing curb gas pumps on West Main Street within the right of way. No city permit reported, and owners of Page Grocery may face action if similar measures used against other pump operators citywide. The case will be referred to the Bureau of Fire Protection in Harrisburg.
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Page Grocery
West Main Street
Bureau of Fire Protection
Harrisburg
Strikes Blamed on Communists In Jamestown Dinner
Jamestown April 92 Waning legislation banning strikes in fuse industries was urged by Edward A. Vosseler of the New York State American Legion at Te Gun Spring Post dinner. He said 80 percent of labor disputes lack honesty due to Communist influences inside and outside unions and boasted of actions against subversive elements.
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Jamestown
Weders
Edward A. Vosseler
New York State Department
American Legion
Te Gun Spring Post
Wesseler
Legion
Tthl
Wosseler
Innis
Ethel Lehmunke
Rochester
Chautauqua
Mothers plan bus trip to visit Erie soldiers on Mother's Day
Mrs Margate Bille of Route 3 leads a mothers' drive to visit sons of Erie soldiers stationed at Indiantown Gap Tolentown Gap. The move aims to charter a 33 passenger bus for travel to and from the camp, with over 300 soldiers on duty. West Ridge Co will provide the bus. fare listed at $7.30. Great-Grandmother Ford Stew of Nashville claims to be the world’s youngest. she is 47 in 1940.
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Erie
Margate Bille
Route 3
Girard Mies
Ridge Road
112Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Pennsylvanea Natori Guards
Tollentown Gap
Indiantown Gap
Bille
West Ridge Co
North Park Row
Gap
Ford ‘Stew
Nashvillé, Tenn
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