Heat and accidents dominate Meadville news blotter
The edition records a heat death in McKean County from sun stroke, local fire department plans in Rouseville, traffic fines in Titusville, and multiple minor burglaries in Meadville. It also notes military-like farm inspections led by O C Tritt, local baseball games, civic notices, and several hospital updates including injuries from motorcycle accidents and a patient discharged in Corry.
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Armour's
Rib End Park
Wilcox Grocery
Warred
Urewford
O. C. Tritt
Warren County
McKean County
Jobn Swanson
Johnsonburg St. Marys
St. Mary's
Rouseville
Fremen
Paul
Court House
Meadville
Titusville
Youngsville Vs
Corry
Aero Field
Bradford Field
Tkis
Oscar Erwin
Canlon
Oale
Corry Hospital
Friends of
Elgin
Sweden Will Not Enter Conflict King Defends Neutral Policy
King Gustaf V in a throne speech convoking a special session said Sweden would keep its foreign policy unchanged and continue efforts to stay aloof from war while preserving liberty. Legislators left parliament for the castle to hear the address as industrial aid and defense measures were to be discussed.
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Associaveneres
Stockholm
Gustaf V
Sweden
Big Ceremonies For Super Road Opening
Pittsburgh Aug 2 Two car caravans from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg will meet at Midway on Labor Day for the formal dedication of the 870 million Pennsylvania Turnpike. General Chairman Frank L Duggan urged key cities along the route to join a parade with decorated floats and cars.
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St. Philip's Church
Grossingville
Erie
Ketinya Morrow
Stonebora
U. S
Flore Hodglin
Hickok
Paul's Men‘s Wear
Roy J. Stearns
Warren
Carlton King
South Center Street
Stearns
Atlantic
Pleasant
Center Streets
Oil City
John Scherb
Arlington
United States
Jamestown
Martin- Rockwell Gorp
Midway Park
Chautauqua Lake
Ace Auto
Iyce
Lanston's
Barnes & Carrig. Tr
J. M. Hollingsworth
North East
A. Gleiiz
Girard
Shirley’ Neckel
Pay Neckel
Brie
Lake Erie
Sawmill Road
State Peninsula Park
Thyursaay
Paul's
Ir —Erie
Crawford County
Duusville
Assoiaiey
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Frank L. Duggan
Strikes Tie Up Three Ships on the Great Lakes
In Cleveland on August 3 a three-ship strike tied up Great Lakes freighters as NMU organizers report the bulk carriers are among the first affected by a contract dispute. Hayes Jones cites operators' refusal to negotiate as the cause. Edith Dobell, 37, of Danville, Illinois, died after a 50-foot fall during a Cumberland tightrope performance in front of about 2,000 spectators.
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P. J. Denmian
Bradford
Denman
Minnesota
Lanston
Erie
Erie County
Harvey Willis
First Natinal Bank
Sutove
Townsend Club
Washington St
Warren
S. S. Kresge Company
Loblaw Gravatoria
B. A. Hook
Harbor Ball
Hook
Americs
Tx Crawfor
Wie
Ginity
Menaville
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Hayes Jones
NMU
Cumberland
Aus
Edith Dobell
Danville
Big Contracts for Defense Flood Pennsylvania Industry
Associated Press reports widespread defense spending in Pennsylvania under the national program. Army and Navy orders total between 20 and 25 million dollars, with Delaware River shipyards handling nearly 90 million in vessels and support craft. Gun mounts rifling forgings and shell production drive activity at York Safe and Lock, Pullman Standard Oil in Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh plants forging components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
National Defense
Army
Navy
Delaware River
York
York Safe and Lock Co
Pullman Standard Oil Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh Phynt
McKellar Re-Elected for Fifth Term in Tennessee
Nashville reports a landslide Democratic primary victory for K. J. McKellar with support from the Memphis organization of E. H. Crump and Governor Prentice Govner as McKellar heads toward a fifth U.S. Senate term. Cooper seeks a second two-year term as governor amid heavy majorities for McKellar.
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Associated Press
Nashville
K. J. McKellan
United States Senate
Memphis
National Compiteeman
E.H. Crump
McKellar
Prentice Gooner
Cooper
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Fresh Creamery
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Ipay
Hires Root
Lus
P&g
BON Ami
Ivanhoe
Bardens
Chuck
Wilson
Bhe Tb
Morrell Pride
Shank
Celery Hearts
Iceberg
Esetea
Artlett Pears
Bliss Coffee
PEAG
Strawderries
Pic
Sminach
Pkcs
Whocool
Wing - Willi Star Store
I. A. of
M. Hall
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Glenn Beckerink
Clymer
Raymond Avenue
Corry Grange No. 5
Horm Block
Lusille Johnson
Janiag Johnson
R. D
Franklin
Franklin Hospital
J. L. Banks
Odd Fellows Association
Erle County
Greére
Alvo
Ridgway
Maynard Bish
Brockport
Adam. Carr
Shawmut
Bish
Justice of the Peace
Charles ‘Shaver
Hilton
Corry Lodge of Elks
Tom Standley
Battle Creek
Mich
Thomas Swartz
West Springfield
East Congress Street
Lawrence JO. Nichols
North Center Street
West Park Place
Baseball Sun
Farrell Vs. Corry
North East Country Club
ON City
Marty
William Vanish
Sheffield
Warren General Hospital
A. M. Litz Shoe Repair
Youngsville
Edwin G. O'Connor
Bredon
Mmney
Chautauqua County
Davie Brunstrom
Tof M. Hall
Johnstown
CIO
John J. Lewis
Hels~ Yiey Con Company
U. S. Defense
Center Street
TU. S
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Tbs
Tor
Jilley
Djal
Merica
Sylvania
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