Winter Storms and War News Reach Erie Area
Local weather reports mention a light snow and forecast of additional flurries as upstate conditions shift. War news notes Mrs. Bukehara receiving a condolence letter about her husband’s death in battle while leading a platoon. Mail from a wounded soldier arrived April 8, with earlier notice of serious injuries on April 4. Other items include marriage license notices, police actions against unlicensed pool rooms, a raid and arrests in Jamestown, and state actions on motor truck weight limits.
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Hane
Pic
Kennth Burchard
M Messige
Return of $3.85 for April Milk
New York milk officials forecast a uniform price of 3.15 per hundredweight for April deliveries in the six state milkshed. War Food Administration dairy feed payments bring the total to 2.06 per hundredweight, the highest April total on record. Deliveries are expected to reach 590 million pounds from about 49,800 producers.
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Blanford
New York
J. Blanford
Blenford
Frie Girl Goes Insane Attacks Prisoners in Erie
A 22-year-old Third Ward girl went insane waving at traffic on 7th and State streets, leaving a purse with war bonds on a sidewalk near Boston Repair Shop. She was taken to North Warren State Hospital after a disturbance at Erie county jail. two women sought the purse contents. Meanwhile British Army tanks advance toward Rangoon from Toungoo, aiming for May 15 arrival as they push along the Mandalay Rangoon railway.
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Ebosis
7Th
State Streets
Third Ward
North Warren State Hospital
Erie County Prison
City Pallol
George Lawrence
Richard Hetico
Boston
Burma
Calcutta
Atd
Rangoon
Toungoo
Mandalay Rangoon
Damage to Boats From Falling Roof at Prendergast Point
Jamestown April 27. Inspectors from Hetaland Survey Bureau Buffalo Geonte L Tomlinson Rochester Marine agent N Nelson report extensive damage to boats after a large steel clad boat storage building at Prendergast Point collapsed from wind or snow. Garwood cruisers owned by Robert Sherman Warren PA and Howard T Fox Bradford PA suffered cabins crushed beyond repair. A Garwood owned by Herman J Paquin Jamestown escaped with lesser damage. Two canoes demolished.
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Jamestown
W. N. Loeser
Hetaland Survey Bureau
Buffalo
Geonte L. Tomlinson
Rochester Marine
N. Nelson
Focal
Prendergast Point
Chautauana Lake Marine Works
Garwood
Robert ©. Sherman
Warren
Howard TE. Fox
Bradford
Herman J. Paquin
Services Held Thursday for Oscar Raymond
Funeral services for Oscar B. Raymond were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Mikeras memory chapel in Corry with Rev. Gerrit Timmer of the Abbe Reformed Church officiating. Interment followed at West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. Numerous relatives and out of town attendees came from Philadelphia, Olean, Sparansburg, Meadville, Corry, Clymer, and nearby townships, with friends and relatives listed among mourners.
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Mikeras
Tate Oscar B. Raymond
R. D
Corry
Gerrit Timmer
Abbe Reformed Church
Lawrence Miller
James Kolstee
John Kolstee
Joseph Jackman
Edward Raymond
Tyan Heslink
Howard Legters
Carlyle Neckers
Leslie Cafilseh
West Lawn Cemetery
Columbus
Phil J. Moore
Philadelphia
Harold Morris
Marjorie Morris
Olean
Ralph Blakeslee
Spartansburg
George McKelvey
Meadville
Mabel Dackman
Lola Schramiing
Jennie
Roy Gravink
Homer Kolstee
Raymond Willink
Clymer
Concord
Wayne Townships
Have You Queer Aches and Pains Kidney Remedy Ad
A vintage ad promotes Borsoma Tablets to aid kidney function by filtering waste from the blood and alleviating aches especially in the back. It claims quick relief and urges purchase at drug stores for 50 cents, with Golden Lax Tablets suggested for constipation priced at 2 cents.
Hard Coal Miners Vote To Strike
Associated Press reports United Mine Workers backed wage demands in Pennsylvania anthracite, with about 85,000 miners under contract. In New York emergency talks were set for the weekend as operators and miners failed to reach agreement before the contract expiry. The vote to strike stood 41,952 yes to 987 no, with nearly 20,000 not voting.
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Associated Press
New York
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Wisson ‘Ave
Fire destroys three story warehouse and home in Erie
Fire in a lakefront three story warehouse at the foot of French Street caused more than 7000 dollars in loss. Fire Chief Scully said the building and its contents at Marine Sheet Metal Works rear were heavily damaged. A second attic fire in a home at 1322 West 1th Street caused over 1500 dollars in damage.
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NHS
Adth 21
West Side
Lake Front
Scully
French Street
Tee House
Union Ice Company
Harry F. Scheimer
West 1Th Street
Scheimer
Elks Spring Benefit Plans Outline Chorus and Club Efforts
Committers from the Elks Male Chorus and the Women’s Victory Club met to finalize plans for a spring concert May 14 and 16 at the Senior High auditorium. The event raises funds for the Canteen service with proceeds to the Canteen fund. Rehearsals are set for tonight Monday and Friday to refine the program, which will also be performed at Deshon Hospital next Sunday evening May 9.
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Elks
Deshon Hospital
Soldier Seeks Court Order To See Son In Erie
A soldier on furlough filed a habeas corpus action in Erie county against his wife Dorothy to obtain a court order allowing him access to their two year old son David. The December 1944 divorce placed custody with the mother. He says he has been denied visitation in violation of the custody decree and faces overseas deployment. Judge Elmer L. Eysne scheduled a hearing for 2 PM today.
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Erie
Avevin Wyste
Dorothy
David
Elmer L. Eysne
Army Day Reflections From Archie W Thompson Post
The piece marks Army Day 1945 with memories of World War I and current veterans dedication. It recalls Woodrow Wilson, the war vote, and fallen comrades, then shifts to local matters including Doctor Amy's reforesting efforts, a possible city shell for concerts and meetings, and notes on Miss Tillie, Norma, and plans to support soldiers returning from service. Tim Boland departs for Hawaii after two years abroad.
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Woodrow Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
John ‘McCrae
Amy
Buddy Poppy drive honors dead by helping the living
Warrant officer remarks on the V. F. W. Buddy Poppy as national memorial flower. Plans for the 115 distribution next May 26 are led by Paul V. Lines with agents in every town nook. Warren hosts county council may 6 preparations as local post boosts advance sale profits amid May events.
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Bill” May
Paul V. Lines
Warren
Infantries Press U 5 Position On Island War Progress
Allied forces report progress on the island with infantrymen denting secondary Japanese positions. General Warfield’s Seventh Division and General Griner’s Twenty-First Division push toward airstrips while Major General Hodge notes a tough but productive advance along the front. Observation from captured elevations reveals much of the island still under Japanese control, including parts of Naha with a population around 66 000.
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Archibald Warfield
Yanwoarn
George W. Griner
Gukuma
John R. Hodge
4Th Army
Decpa
Qeth Division
Naha
Fragmented OCR Norse War Era Text Fragment
The readable fragments reference wartime and names like Japan and possible committees. It lists a scattered roster of persons including a father, son and other indeterminate figures amid mentions of baseball and annual service. The incomplete text suggests a disrupted historical record without a clear event or outcome.
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Petim
Beliscen
Fia Minke
Gariig
Donald A. Grover
Main Street
E. Jean Weight
Chautauqua County
Samuel Hoe Sardi
Water Street
Sardi
North Hust
Uunil
Mildred Higgins
Delaware Street
Virginia
Owen C. Higgins
Major Barber
Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
Erie Police Department
Sam Gamerelli
Upper State Street
Henderson
Brook
Martin
General Assembly
Rotary Club
New York City
Poltr
Derr
Cele Seaton
United and
Canada
Pittsburgh
Frank Hesth
Helen
Pranidin Street
T.S. Kelsey
D.D
Optometrist
Center St
Oscar Raymond
Brigham Hardware
South Center Street
Berkhous
Victory Club Canteen
Son
Archie W. Thompson
W. F.W
Lillie
Miss Tillie
Norma
Tim Boland
Hawaii
Aleaha
W. Clay
George Buck
Imarket
Hwann
U. 5
Parkerhouse Rolls
the Corry Bakery
East
Washington Street
Ces Oe
Aunt Sue Dry Cleaner
Ebenezer
TQ SE Chander
Owitimers
Ottice Spor
Maer
Nel
Jan Brouthe Wromtes
Jenin
Rourke Tin
Tong Hontower
Horgatten
Mer Ishlwel
Washington
NBA
Ramblin
Barnes
Nieie
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