Summer heat bakes Cony as storms fail to cool
Twenty years ago Cony endured a heat wave with no relief from thunder showers overnight and this afternoon. Chamber of Commerce members planned a nominating committee for the annual election, meeting to finalize work after an evening adjournment. Mrs. James H. McCabe died after her husband’s death, in fragile health, while Erie Railroad detectives surveyed robberies on the local division. Police sought missing Elen Marie Sisley, 14, of West Main Street. Boy Scouts netted about 150 dollars at an ice cream social in City Park, serving six hundred. Mary Squire and Lyf Peterson wed in Erie, with a wedding trip and home to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James H. McCale
Park Place
Elen Marie
Ben Sisley
West Main Street
Boy Scouts
Mary Squire
This City
Lyf Peterson
Union City
Erie
H. C. Shaw
Marion Street
Missing Sailor Found Working on a Farm
A 24 year old veteran of the South Pacific, missing since June, was located at a farm near Little Valley. Sheriff Clarence Bell said a brother reported the man, Anthony Joseph Yochum, had been in contact via letter describing health issues and memory problems after returning from service.
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South Pacific
Bell Hill
Bualcom
Corneys
Forestville
Little Vautey
Clarence Bell
Anthony Joseph Yochum
Sheriff's Office
Rvice
Little Valley
Erie Flier Safe Behind Hun Lines After Five Months
Sg Ray mond King Lowrence Park Aug 7 notified family he is safe in Allied territory after five months behind enemy lines. He writes he will return home after hospital rest, describing no injuries beyond need to recover. King is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry King husband of Esther Benson King of Jamestown and has a fourteen year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grieg
Stati
Raymond King
Lowrence Park
Fxauion
Set. King
Harry King
Esther Benson King
Jamestown
Mother and son seriously hurt in Meadville crash
Mrs Ern Pat Jackson 41 and her son David were reported in critical condition at Spence Hospital after a collision early yesterday involving a city police car on Grove Street near Pine. Four other Jackson family members were hospitalized with lesser injuries. police continued to investigate fault and extent of injuries.
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Meadville
Ern
Pat Jackson
Wid Hey
David
Spence Hospital
Familly
Fine
Grove Stress
Wayne Harvey
Grove Street
Jackson
Pine
Strenty
Jackson Cny
Jackson Na
High voltage burn injures Erie man after storm
An Erie resident suffered serious burns when attempting to remove a fallen live wire after a storm. He regained consciousness and was deemed out of immediate danger at a hospital. The incident prompted warnings about the risks of touching downed lines and the danger to bystanders and families nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riehard
Lael
Jelison
OPA Tells of Rationing Problems in Wartime Order
The Associated Press summarizes wartime rationing across sectors. Meat and processed foods face stamp limits through February 28 1945 while gasoline coupons vary by region and validity through late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Associated Press Meats
BTC
Boutheusk
Confianis
Ludlow Placed Under Quarantine For Polio Fears
Kane Aug 7 Ludlow population over 1000 residents placed under strict quarantine for fourteen days affecting every home and family. Wildcat Park closed as officials isolate the town. Dr L W Dana of the Board of Health said polio reports were not confirmed and a suspected case at Johnsonburg lacked evidence. Kenneth Thompson, the first infant paralysis victim, remains in a critical condition. Newspaper deliveries suspended due to the Ludlow tine emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Ludlow
Wildcat Park
L. W. Dana
Kine Board of Health
Kenneth Thompson
Johnsonburg
Pacifist Position Critiques Bombing and Civilian Harm
A fragmentary discussion argues pacifist groups oppose civilian bombings and robot strikes, claiming humanity and religion guide a universal stance. It notes potential consequences if some nations adopt pacifism while others reject it, warning about nonresisters' fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
War message on supply and schedule in World War II
A wartime exhortation stresses that victory requires sticking to the plan and sustaining production. It cites shortages in artillery shells, heavy equipment, and aircraft, urging every worker and household to contribute, warning that slackness could cost lives and prolong the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Brehon Somervell Hays
War Drift Near Manchuria and Japan
The article notes World War II actions shifting toward Manchuria where Japan seized in 1931 forming Manchukuo. It reports American bombers attacking Anshan and Taku and claims Japan ships nearly 3,000,000 tons to homeland while Japanese defense weakens. It contrasts empire-making with defense needs across Burma and Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Anshan
Pittsburgh
Ince
Taku
Park
Japan
Burma
Manchutria
Protection for fruit trees against rabbits and mice
Note that fruit trees especially apples and pears require wire screen protection around the trunk to stop rabbits from chewing bark. trunks can be wrapped in heavy building paper or old magazines if wire is unavailable. A shovelful of cinders at the base helps deter mice, especially when trees are mulched.
Daily Dozen Sunbaths for Babies From Medical Society
Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania outlines sunbaths for infants to boost appetite and health, reduce rickets, and lessen rashes. It advises infants start at one month, expose gradually outdoors or by window, avoid peak heat, protect eyes, and rotate position for even exposure.
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The
Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Quiz questions on Page Six reveal quirky trivia
Queries span: Trance Bonomi identity, a lone Congress vote against war on Japan, a grammar correction about a sniper, author of Pyrenees de Bergerac, island names matching dog breeds, citizenship trivia for 6 American Tridians, Gen Ian Smquis, Sand Bren prestige between Canada and USA, color identification, and a novel featuring Sam Welter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trance Bonomi
Congress
U.S
Ian Smquis
Dominion of Canada
United States of America
Sam Welter
Drought Eased Yet Labor Camps Stay Open For Now
Jamestown Aug 1 Rain saved some fields in Chautauqua County yet a planned closure of two Westfield farm labor camps and release of emergency workers was reversed. Farmers and business leaders guaranteed work for girl volunteers keeping the camps open. County officials note crop losses in beans and tomatoes run into thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chautauqua
Westfield
Roger Cramer
Farm Bureau
Olean Closes Pools and Playgrounds in Polio Alarm
Aug 1 Olean closes all city playgrounds and the swimming pool amid polio concerns after a regional conference. No new cases. a nine year old boy remains under treatment at St Francis Hospital. Health officials Dr Wendell R Ames and John J Johnson cited county and city measures to curb the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vunes
Board of Education
Wendell R. Ames
Oleaa
John J. Johnson
Buffalo
St. Francis’ Hospital
Girard boy is third polio case in county
Erin August 1 Fifteen year old boy from a prominent Girard family contracted infantile paralysis last week. He contracted the germ Monday with paralysis in his right leg and ankle developing by Wednesday. He is confined at home and his condition is not serious. Parents noted exposure in crowds but could not identify where contact occurred. This marks the county's third polio case outside Erie at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hor
Girard
Erie
Drowning Rescue Near Erie Highlights First Aid Efforts
Rey Eckert twenty five near drowning at Kelso Park was saved by West Lake Volunteer Hose Company first aid team after more than an hour of artificial respiration. He was pulled from the water at Wettekin’s Beach and reported in fairly good condition at Hamot Hospital. The man was swimming with friends when he called for help and sank, his rescuers brought him to shore where paramedics revived him.
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Erie
Rey Eckert
Kelso Park
West Lake
Three Nazi Prisoners Captured After Escape in New York Area
Three German POWs Richard Bleier 18 Eugene Reisinger 21 and Guenther Hennenann Obergefreiter 22 escaped Thursday night from an internment ramp at Letchworth Park Livingston County near Rochester and Olean. They were captured late Saturday by a special deputy sheriff and sergeant protector in a Geld near Fillmore New York. State Police in Corry were advised by teletype. Authorities said the fugitives were believed to have fled several hours before their disappearance and were captured in Tunisia.
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Letchworth Park
Livingston County
N.Y
Rochester
Olean
S Dame Protector
Fillmore
Corry
Richard Bleier
Eugene Reisinger
Guenther Hennenann Obergefreiter
Main Line Wreck Clears as Tracks Repaired at Latrobe
Aug 7 in Latrobe Pennsylvania a derailment on the Pennsylvania Railroad blocked four main lines. Emergency crews cleared wreckage from 18 freight cars and repaired hundreds of yards of track after a loose coupling caused the derailment. E W Stoops, division superintendent, said the derailment was under control.
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Latrobe
E. W. Stoops
Two From County Are Killed Four Wounded in Frontline Casualties
Army dispatches list include Private Richard Sins twenty two of Erie and Herbert Petts of Cambridge Springs among the killed. Missing Tech Sergeant Frank Chemeri of New York and wounded Private Harry Linn of Dublin. Other named casualties include Harry Baumann of Erle and Jol Orelski of Erie.
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Brin
Erte
Vichinly
Prahew
Thaly
Germnny
Panes
Richard Sins
Erie
Po Herbert
Petts
Cambridge Springs
Erle
Frank Chimeri
Harry V. Linn
Exla
Harry E. Baumann
Jol
Orelski
Ari Pio Henty
Barglessi
Brie
Oil City Faces Water Shortage As Drought Bites
City officials warn of a serious water shortage due to drought. Wells on the Spence farm have fallen, and usage must be reduced to protect supply. Residents are urged to conserve, avoid car washing and lawn sprinkling, and limit nonessential uses while industrial plants cut water use.
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Okl
City
Spaeen
Hye
Lifer, 4, 18 Dead in Western Penitentiary Case
Henry J. Ralston, a 4 year old lifer and longtime inmate, died in Western Penitentiary. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in Westmoreland County in August 1938 after conviction on first degree murder for the beating death of William Coulson, an elderly recluse of dear New Kensington.
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Pittsburgh
Henry J. Ralston
Western Penitentiary
Westmoreland Coasily
William Coulson
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Cony
Healy
Erie Railroad
Cary
Erie Flier
Erie Man
Rik
Care Oui Til
Criss
Girard Boy
Minnesota
Lanston’s
Center St
Ethc
North Corry
N. Center
Columbus Ave
Armitage
Mana
Eas
GULF
Gulf Pride
Gulflube
Barone Thi
America
Gulf Station
Garoline
Lifer
Ford
Food Service Savey
Powell Motor Co
Dial
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