Erie cleric elevated to domestic prelate by pope
The Rev. Joseph Billig of St Brigids Church in Midland Michigan, a native of Erie, is raised to domestic prelate by Pope Pius XI, gaining the title of monsignor and a rank above ordinary clergy. Also noted is the planned civilian use of DDT insecticide and the Shegertown plant as an early producer, announced Tuesday by H W Baldwin of Baldwin Laboratories in Sacgortown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Joseph Billig
St. Brigids Catholic Church
Midland
Mich
Shegertown
H.W. Bldwin
Baldwin Laboratories
Sacgortown
Meager City News Recap and Local Incidents
Local brief roundup covers Powell Motor Co. winnings, a Navy leave injury near Garland, a divorce action in Corry, farm labor shortages, a gas well fire near Tastyown, a hospital post and police changes, the erection of a public notice in Meadville and several small incidents including a garage fire and a sobriety check in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
Tomestown
Holly's
James Hichards
Garland
Howe
US Navy
Warren Entity
Kane
Charles Benson
Kané Fire Department
W. R. C No
Masonic
O'Cloets
Cary Hospital
Pavil Goodwin
Snyder Clese
John Mountein
West
Washington Street
Lois Fasburgh
Maple Ave
Margaret Vandertey
Elgin
Thomas Dunns
East South Street
James
Hermit
Eric
Sarah Baumgarten
East Main Street
Carol Woton
Centerville
Harry V. McCarthur
Conneaut Lake Park
United States Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Leo Lenze
St. Marys
Hamet Hopital
James H Delaney
Linge
Moose
Gertrude Newell
Pittsburgh
Oxfleer
Clevelan
Nisean Falls
Buflo
Evie
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Erie
New York-Cleveland
New York
Metropolis
Arthur B.wills
Cambridge
Springs
Rose A. L. Blystone
Cr. Slrs
Wiecore
Meadville
Matet Yood Wove for matches plans sawed and seasoned
A fragment describes a mat or weave used for matches, cut into two inch thick pieces and seasoned for two years, then sawed into darker material. The text references a craft process and material preparation without clear owners or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matek
Matos
Anniversary Of AA UE OFF Army Air Forces Record
Anniversary note recalls 1941 decision to study flying machine use for military aims. It cites U S Army Air Forces actions in World War II including dropping 2,000,000 tons of bombs on Axis powers and destroying 43,000 enemy planes. It notes cooperation with Britain and plans to cripple Japan's war economy.
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Washington
Ale
Army
Wist Abe
United Brolin Army Air Forces
Britain
Germany
Japan
Huge oil deal at Titusville links Pat oil to Cities Service
Documents signed here transfer extensive oil properties to the Pat oil Corporation. Pat oil holds 14,000 to 15,000 acres across Warren, Porwsi and Vecango counties plus additional lands in Venango County and the Bully Hill and Victory Hill areas near Franklin. Cities Service Oil Company becomes Pat oil’s major investor to secure Pennsylvania grade crude for motors.
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Patoil Corp
Titusville
Questing
Patoil Corporation
Pennneylvannia
Patoll
Warren
Porwsi
Vecango
Gilles Service Oil Company
Pennsylvania
C. C. Hogg
Pies Wugville
R. J. Hopkins
Ti- Aisvill
L. M. Round
New York
Cities Service Oil Company
Hogg
Ie Round
Hogg, Hopkins
C. E. Kinder
Tibusville
Cities Service
Northern Ordnance
Venango County
Bully Hill
Victory Hill
Franklin
Kennerdelt
Round
Patoti
Truman to Visit King After Big Three Meet Ends
A post conference plan sees Truman travel by C-54 to Plymouth to meet King George VI after the Big Three gathering. A joint communique is expected from London Washington Moscow and the president will return aboard the cruiser Augusta to address the nation.
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Truman
King
Churchill
London
Washington
Moscow
Plymouth
Roosevelt
Yalta
San Francisco
United Nations
Augusta
United States
Iwo proving of great value in B-29 raids
An account by Robben Coons describes the constant air operations over Iwo Jima with Superfortress bombers returning at dawn. The piece recalls the Marines costly victory, the perilous skies, and the coordinated rescue and support efforts on the island including surgeons, Red Cross, fuel crews, and the leadership of Col. John G. Fowler and Lieut. Col. Mev R. Fennell.
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Robben Coons
Marianas Yn
Winnh
Vumahlon
Rma
Smother
Dapate
Red Cross
John G. Fowler
Newnan
Ue Superior
Mev R. Fennell
Seattre
Wash
Fennell
George Gagnon
Waterville
Kenneth B. Marshall
Johnstown
Frank Colbert Aero employee dies in Garland
Frank Colbert an aero employee died last evening at nine o'clock in Warren General Hospital. Born February 19 1895 in Homestead Pa he lived in Homestead until 1940 before moving to Garland. He worked at Struthers Wells in Warren then Avro Supply as draftsman. He served as a lieutenant with a heavy artillery unit in World War I. He is survived by wife Helen T Colbert and children Dolores Patricia and Thomas at home Riles Pittsburgh Mrs Harald Holcomb Starbrick Sat Frank J Colbert Jr serving with RAF in Europe and brother Howard Munhall Pa. The body is at Bracken Keating Mineral Home with funeral plans to follow.
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Ptade
Lover
Garland
Nine O'Clonk
Warren
General Hospital
Pebruary
Homestead
Struthers-Wells
Warrer
Avro Supply
Calvert
St John's Roman Catholic Church
Tidionte
American Legion
Youngaville
Homestead V. F. W
AE. B.A
Aero Supply
Helen T. Colbert
Dolores
Palfricia
Thomas
Riles
Pittsburgh
Harald “Holcomb
Starbrick
Frank J. Colbert, Jr
RAF
Europe
Howard
Munholl
Bracken-Keating
Finneral
OPA Exemptions Spur Overseas Ration Help Effort
Citizens and overseas government representatives rally to support rationed goods as the OPA enacts measures. Police report on Rt 131 seizures and asset recovery efforts. Courts discuss divorces, Armistice anniversary, and service members’ furloughs. Local flooding and storm impacts disrupt Route 2 and Wilcox area.
Veterans dominate Congress with veterans bills this session
Washington reports about half of roughly 4,000 bills introduced since January 1 focus on veterans or their families. The piece highlights the surge in veteran related legislation, ongoing investigations into the Veterans Administration, and Rep Rup Chelt's plan to create a dedicated staff for veterans issues in Congress.
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Congress
Amalee Jurlyson
Washington
Regismars
Howe
Senate
House
Bill Ceri
William A. McDermott, Jr
Rojas
Peitsiyy
Jylans
House Veterans Committee
Vehurans Administration
Ontui' Bradiay
Haried
Brave T
Hisey
Feport
Mewauays
Rongvinssntan
Hell
Volunteer Vet Service Staff Instructed At Meeting
The Corry Veterans Service informational meeting was held at the School District offices on Nari Center street. Volunteer women, led by Mrs. B C Barnes, heard Bernard Willisins explain US Employment Service offerings for veterans including job placement, counseling and readjustment allowances. A subsequent session is set for Tuesday August 14 with Mrs Mildred A Allred detailing services by the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Veterans Service
Nari Center Street
B.C. Barnes
Bernard Willisins
United States Employment Service Office
Mildred A. Allred
Golden Tax Tablets Ad Teases Morning Appetite Boost
A vintage advertisement promises Golden Tax Tablets will tone up the whole system and insure a good day after breakfast. It warns against continually increasing the dose and notes price at 25 cents for 500 tablets, sold by all druggists.
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DON Dee Coffee
N.B.C. Shreddies
Kellogg’s All Bran
White House
Wing - Willi Star Stores
the National Bank OF Corry
Ederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
McKesson's
Lemplt von Capsule
Rexall Pub
Brete
Ridgway
Jones Township
Robert Brite
Edward Prits
Robert
Edward Pritz
Elk County
Womsary
Howry
Kendall
Miller
Grand W. McBhatton
of Well Supply Company
Ol Clby
Megthatten
Columibus Community Aid
Chifred
Ella Blakeslee
Johnburgh
Randall H. Dunlap
Cherry ‘Tree
Nageerh Dahrouge
Vincent Glueayke
Joseph Maloof
DuBois
Louis Kevy
OPA
Bryce Leek
Second Avenue
Pyle
Fort Ord
Alif
Fort Meade
Leo J. Freund
North Main Street
Allegheny College
John 2. Bremer
Charles Blankemeier
T. J. McNichols
Charles Smaleberger
Eris
William Don|ghue
East Side
Ninth
Pryave
Joseph Pace
Journal
S-M-W
Betty, Wilson
Ann Robisimi
Awa
Waller Camper
Ser Donald
R. D
Hosiital
Werwood
Wey
North Corry
N. Center of Columbus
Frank Colbert
Aero Employe
Al's Clothes Shop
Corry and Meadville
Bernstein Bros
Bel Knox
Mit
Gne
Marguerite
Liz
Jante
Merlé Capi
Megs Fo Sever
Ik Wi
Doi
Quara
Prosecutig
Duda
Albion
Columbus
Cha
Robert Faye
Gontin Bat
Camp Washi
France
United St
Mrs Siding
New Husband
Stimte
County
Yasolir Tan
Wilcox
Johnsonburg
Corry
Meoc
Ts.relievod
Wcenter ST
Follett
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