Sterilizer Co head dead after illness in Erie home
J E Hall 74 longtime head of the American Sterilizer Co died Saturday at his 626 West 7th street residence after a lingering illness. Born 1867 in Athens Michigan he grew up in Battle Creek and gained early business experience there before founding the Erie firm. He previously served as treasurer of Shipman Engine Co in Rochester and married Katherine Walrath of Pen Yan. The Sterilizer Co grew from his inventions while at Nagle Engine and Boiler Works and became a major local industry after he moved to Erie.
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J. E. Hall
American Sterilizer Co
West 7Th Street
Athens
Mich
Battle Creek
Kohopls
Yale
American Sterilizer Company
Erie
Shipman Engine Company
Rochester
Katherine Walrath
Pen Yuu
Nagle Engine and Hollay Works
Bell
Nagle Enine and Boiler Works
Reynolds Scheduled Hearing for Theft Case in Ridge Ward
Kane Clyde Reynolds of Way zett formerly of Kane was scheduled for a hearing this week over the theft of $40 and a watch from William Mann of Field Street. Reynolds was picked up in Ridge Way on police information from Baroneh, returned to Kane Friday night, water recovered, and he faces larceny charges.
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Kane
Clyde Reynolds
Wayzett
Willam Mann
Field Street
Reynolds
Ridge Way
Baroneh
Blame U.S. For Vichy Attitude Says AP
The German press in unoccupied France claims the United States ambassador Leahy blocked harsher anti German moves and notes Petain cabinet’s choice to keep existing German aligned terms. They question Paris voices about collaboration with Germany and Dakar accord pressures.
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Vichy
France
Aux
Paris
Pelain
Blaze Causes $3,000 Loss at Meadyle
Firefighters from Central Italian and Davis Hose Company battled a two story Meadyle Avenue residence fire at 74 Mead Avenue early yesterday. The upper floor was gutted with $3,000 in damages estimated by Fire Chief Charles Smalenberger. The building owned by John Burnette sustained partial coverage by insurance. much furniture in one apartment owned by Miss Mildred Hermon was destroyed.
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Meadynw
Central Itatian and
Fine Davis Hose Company
Mead Avenue
Charles Smalenbergen
John Burnette
Smalenberger
Mildred Hermon
Ames
Franklin and Oil City News Briefs in August Items
Local notes cover a wide array of items from Franklin and Oil City including hospital discharges in Spartansburg and Corry, a fire at Grove City Crayford Hall, and a lightning strike at Jamestown affecting fish hatcheries. Reports mention scrap aluminum drives in Kane, bus and car accidents near Tilwsville and Meadville, a charity drive subscription offer, and community notices on garbage bill payment deadlines and a church meeting in Corry.
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Bonelta Wygant
Meadville
Meadville City Hospital
Yesters
Grove City
Crayford Hall
Square Tower
Trunkirk
David Goldstein
Boston
Mass
Washington Park
Marius Risley
St. Bonaventure College
New York
John A. Duffy
Buffalo
HJ. Grant
Cash & Carry
DeJean & Cochran
Randolph
Phillips
Art Metal
Jamestown
Iita
John Motter
Red Brush
Oil City
James Faces Final Days Of 1941 Pennsylvania Session
Harrisburg reports 120 bills loom for Governor James as he nears end of term. Key measures include truck weight increase and a uniform milk inspection act, drawing charges of conspiracy and health concerns. Also before him are two parole bills, one to fund investigations and a state parole board with a 400000 dollar appropriation. Voters prepare for the September 6 primary with August 9 deadline for registration. About 140900 Pennsylvanians in the armed forces can vote using recently signed bills.
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Harrisburg
Aus
Pennsylvania
Shief
J Aiur
James
Connell
General Assembly
Cayshante
Services Held for Richard Sperry in Pine Grove Cemetery
Rites were held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Sperry home in memory of Richard G. Sperry who died from injuries from an accident in Los Angeles, California on July 16. Rev. F. A. Galbreath officiated assisted by attendees including Wilbur Whitehead George Gordon Jr Richard Ord Dana Strington William Brown and Wendell Gage. Interment was in the family lot in Pine Grove cemetery with out-of-town relatives from Warren Jamestown Perrysburg Lorain and Lorain Ohio.
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Pauline Shreve
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Cornry Hospital
Dine Johnson
Ralph Johnson
North Clymer
Corry
Franklin Chamber of Commerce
William H. Barbour
Barbour
Franklin
Eileen
Venango Elt
Ridgewood
Jamestown
Hal
Anchor Furniture Company
Edward Weberk
Joseph T. Barry
St. Stephen's Church
of City
Oil City
Meadville Pike
Kozyra
Daugherty
Leroy
Wayne Lusher
Rocky Grove
Wayne
Tryonville
Leon Tellogg
Titusville Hospital
Rydetown
Minnesota
Lariston
Hurley Houses
Wilianasport
Ishomié
Agein
Shebd
Poormanstoa
Hayes School
Chélton Farm
Roan
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Perry
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Ehuren
Linn Brocks
Mart Suuds
Allock
F. W. Sperry
East Pleasant Street
Richard G. Sperry
Los Angeles
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Methodist Church
Wilbur Whitehead
George Gordon, Jr
Richard Ord
Dan Atrington
William ‘Brown
Wendell Gage
Pine Grove Cemetery
Milton Burger
The
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Warren
William Isansson
Carrie Thaneson
Francis Tsageson
Jametown
Frank ‘Thompson
Perrysburg
Sidney Smith
Lorraine
Lorain
Oita
Rayon Order Follows Silk Production Halt
Washington dispatch reports government orders directing rayon gilln producers to reserve 10 percent of output for IUE users amid a silk production halt. The action aims to avert dislocation in the $250 million processing industry and its 176000 workers. Hosiery mills receive 70 percent of rayon yarn set aside, while 20 percent goes to others facing hardship or using silk for non hosiery purposes. The Women's Relief Corps plans a meeting at the Masonic temple Wednesday afternoon. Gyne? Bepniky to host at South Center Street tomorrow evening. Phalds Tarally reunion set for Home of Walth, York Street, August 10.
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Washington
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Office of Price Administration
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Phalds Tarally
Walth
York
Aged Man Robbed By Youths In Car
An 80 year old man, Deemer, was robbed by two youths in Franklin Pa as a maroon car stopped beside him on Talwuety streets between Sixth and Seventh. The theft occurred within seconds as one youth distracted him while the other took money from his pocket. The car sped away with engine running down the highway. Deemer, frail with heart trouble, offered no resistance.
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Deaner
Cport Orier
Talwuety
Sireats
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Wong
Deemer
Beemer
Bighbty Street
Eighty One Districts Vote Liquor Issue
Harrisburg report notes eighty one districts will vote on liquor or beer sales in September primary. Dry forces push to outlaw sales, while wets seek taprooms in dry areas. The survey cites Crawford and Clarion counties and mentions CBT areas voting on both beer and liquor.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Grawford
Springboro
Clarion— Redhaul
Township
Sligo
Ameraburgh
Gros
Warvex
Croydon
Cambridge Springs
Crawford County
Sabotage Seen in Detroit Tool Plant Robbery
Detroit August 4 thieves entered the Majestic Tool and Manufacturing plant early Sunday tying up the night watchman, ransacking cabinets and tool boxes and stealing between 300 and 800 microweters as well as gauge blocks and other precision instruments. A company official suspects sabotage, leaving the defense tool plant virtually helpless.
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Detroit
Precision
Nd 9
Saltson
Majestic Tool and Manufactwing Corporation
Firemen Meet At Conneaut Lake Jubilee Kickoff
Conneaut Lake borough prepares for the Volunteer fire department five day Jubilee from August 4. The grounds will occupy Water street with a carnival crowd expected. Schedule includes a parade of ape, brin six, firemen bands and marching units on Thursday night.
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Civic
Fire Department
Conneaut Lake Barough
Water Street
Gas stations to close 7 PM to 7 AM across region
Gas stations in Pennsylvania and nearby areas will close from 7 PM until 7 AM indefinitely, a move supported by retail dealers to cut losses after evening hours. About 14 000 stations joined, while a small number stay open for emergencies such as ambulances and taxis. Bradford region pledged full cooperation as oil output and supply to eastern markets continue.
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Bradford
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