Erie county relief aid and carnival death reported
Reports from Erie County show weekly payments to needy residents totaling 1,312, similar to the prior week but 358 less than last year. The body of carnival worker Charles Collins, fatally injured near Youngsville, shipped to Winston-Salem for funeral services. coroner rules accidental death with no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
G. Harold Wagner
Charles Luther Collins
Carnival
Roosevelt
Youngsville
Winston-Balem
N. G
Low
Rey
July Weather Summary Shows Highs and Rainfall
July saw eighty degrees or higher on 22 of 31 days with a mean near 70. Rainfall totaled 5.60 inches, peak heat 87 on July 18, and minima around 40s on July 1 and 2. Two 2-day cold spells lingered under 50, with 1.0 and 0.0 inches noted. A storm on July 21 added 1.40 inches.
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At Mits
Alverens
Justice Parker Dies at Oil City on Civic Loss
Justice William M. Parker of Oil City dies after a morning collapse. His wife and son William Jr. at bedside as a physician is summoned. In Harrisburg the Elections Bureau says Parker’s vacancy will not be filled at the upcoming municipal elections but at the 1944 general election due to a three month vacancy rule. In Washington, Price Administrator Brown expects no decision on lifting the jeep driving ban in the Northeast before next week at the earliest.
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Justice Parker
Oil City
Isd Am
William, Jr
Harrisburg
State Elections Bureau
State Supreme Court
William M. Parker
Old City
Washington
Prentiss M. Brown
Lake Pleasant Child Killed by Electric Fence
Mrs Genevieve Johnson, staying at Lake Pleasant, loses her 2 year old child when the cane fence on Paul Graham farm shorts the Hibise current. Deputy Coroner Arthur F Crowe says the mother found the boy entangled in the charged wire as she returned from chores. The child died instantly. survived by two sisters Evelyn and Genevieve.
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Garsar
Ashe
Evelyn
Genevieve
Catania and Paterno Captured by British Forces
British troops drive along the Sicilian front as Catania and Paterno fall amid heavy fighting. Eisenhower’s communique notes deep advances, minefields and fortified German positions slowed the Axis, while Allied artillery and U S ships contribute to the rapid north coast push under Lieut. Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
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Cosmunen Ager
Catania
Mt. Etna
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Catanis
Catania Phiin
Eighth Army
Berlin
Associated Press
U.S
George S. Paleton
Seventh Army
Youth Held for Theft of Erie Automobile
Richard Mehney, 16, of 12 East Unity Street, was taken to police headquarters by Officer Frank L. Nowskant on larceny charges after a downtown parking lot theft. Merna K Schmelter reported her car missing from 17 East 10th Street after an attendant asked her not to park it, with the 5 p.m. return finding the vehicle gone.
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Erie
Richard Mehney
T12
East Unity Street
Frank
L Nowskant
Merna K. Schmelter
Elmwood Ave
East 10Th Street
Erie man Thomas H Schaper seeks County Commissioner seat
Thomas H Schaper of Erie announces candidacy for County Commissioner on the Republican ticket. A former road construction superintendent and current ling station operator, he cites a life on a farm near Erie and current property ownership as he seeks public office.
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Thomas H. Schaper
West Dist Sirest
Erie
Schaper
Erie County
Desler
Plane Pilot Killed in Crash Near West Alexander
An Army pilot was killed when his plane crashed in a farm field near West Alexander Pennsylvania three miles from the West Virginia border last night. Mechanic Pic. FE Odell parachuted to safety and was found in Potomac West Virginia suffering from shock more than eight hours later.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Alexander
West Virginia
Donald R. Marshall
Koppel
Beaver County
Pic
FE. Odell
S Farm
Potomac
W. Va
Supplementary ration boards extended in western county
Erle Aug 5 The western district of the county will keep 32 000 residents served by sub ration boards until August 31 according to Charles H Les district OPA director The order to halt the boards by August 10 drew protests and prompted Girard patron board members to threaten resignations A mass meeting of area citizens was called and Leslie along with Howard W Seabury were invited to explain the closing order to the concerned residents.
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Erle
Thhe County
Leas
Charles H. Leslive
OPA
West County
Leslie
Girard
Citizens’ Committee
Howard W. Seabury
Camel and Albert: Pentecost Duel Ends in Rubicon
In a curious matchup Camel faces Albert amid Pentecost tensions as Rubinstein weighs in from Asia. Michelangelo supplies context while Cantons monitor boiling water concerns.
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Camel
Albert
Rubinstein
Asia
False
Michelangelo
Cantons
Minors Testify to Beer Purchases at Brown Derby Cafe
Five minors testified before Examiner Lloyd W. Woodward in Erie alleging beer was sold to underage customers at the Brown Derby Cafe on March 17, 1543. The case stemmed from a juvenile arrest for car theft, with others named as witnesses and parties connected to the inquiry. Oliver Shirley, 85, renowned diver, funeral set in Rossford, Ohio.
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Erie
Karl J. Klinger
French Street
Court House
Lloyd W. Woodward
Pennsylvania
Antonio Guiffre
Wanren
John W. Hertson
Stonebarn
Amelda Arbonas
Greenville
Elks Club
Prandin
Toledo
O. Aus
Salwrsiay
Rossford
Oliver
Shirley
New York Market Reports Mixed on Egg and Stock Activity
Aug 5 reports show eggs at 21,909 receipts with shippers paying prices about a cent below selling quotes and jobbers slightly higher. Buffalo livestock prices list hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with wide ranges. Pittsburgh produce demand faltering and apples and potatoes noted steady. Associated Press index notes feeble buying power, low volume, and profit taking with varied quotes across major equities and common industrials.
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New York
U.S
Buffalo Livestock
Buffalo
Imag State
Associated Press
American Ceni
Abu Ghiyater
Curtiss-Wright
General
General Motors
Kennecott BS
Monycomery Wnd
ABN National, Biscuit
National Delvy
Northern Pacific
Paramount Ee Senney
Socony
Stu Shudebsker
Texan
Weatinghouse Electr
Woolwartts
Youngtown
S&t
Guru Aero Supply
Arkansas
Nat Gas Asseney
South Penn
Sadly missed by app dayehtore and graphic widrer
A memorial note expresses sorrow over the loss, honoring the person and acknowledging the absence felt by family and friends. The message blends brushes of memorial sentiment with heartfelt remembrance and quiet tribute.
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Dayeh
Turbulent Play Highlights Narrow Victory
A rough, fragmentary game recap shows a team with bold plays and a key score that sealed a close win. Names and places are unclear, but the event centers on a decisive third-quarter effort and a standout performer driving the lead.
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Charles G. Crockett
Spring Creek
Malford N. Smith
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Leon H. Thompson
Grand Valley
Corry City
City Park
American Petroleum Tsibbute
Sis
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Aero Supply Company
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Gore
Ernest J. St. Jacques
Cory
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Northwest Council
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Pennsylvania State College
Schwab Auditorium
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Presdenk
Ralph Dorn Hetzel
Nin
Ralph Schrafford
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Ellen & Sherk
Betty Zeigler
Gertrude A. Bur- Well
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Paterno
Ady
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Varity
Genvina
Pharmp
East Main Street
Crisco
Bailey
Graham
Pilesbury
Glendora
Sterling
Easaline
Paul Herbert E. Mould
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A. J. Alkens Motor Sales
Pirst Avenue
Willys
Floyd Martin
Columbus
GE Chevy
J . Paul Mould
Prospect St
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Mater
Lewis
Cook
R. D
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L. N. Stockton
Stockton Brothers
Telephone Corry
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Perry Lines
Ford Wuck
John Skeps
Taglire Bea Best
Eitchen
Gall
Eaay
South Center St
Gand
Tatee, Pleasant
Ingram
Fairview Steet Phorie
Donne's Hardware
Empire
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Paull Ross
Elmer McElroy
Center Street
Rudolph Silvis
Aero Supply
Journal
Soper
E. South St
Pine
John Clounl
Emmett Ross
E. F. Darrow
Corey
Corry-Clymer Blacktop
Vernon Watrous
John Clough
Park Avenue
S. Center Street
East Church Street
Spring
R. D. No
Spartansburg
Harry W. Hagmurm
Main and
Summer Sts
Main St. Tront
Ruth
Concord Township
Oxbow HS
Hemook
Lewis Wid Cook
Hayes
Pie Woods
Summit Dist
Lindsey
Pits Board
Farrest
Proton
Peninsylvania Williams Rofis
Fenheyivark Wealthies
Duloynite Yunostavia
Anetta
Thie
Bebie
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Hare W. Hankin
Alleast 5
Barry Ant
Murphy
Tamini Murphy
Tae
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Doc
al McCoy
Joe
Georgeste
Alex Rab
Ble Progeanseph Hawle
Epsom
Mo Hase
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