Twelve gas dealers facing OPA charges in Erie area
A proclamation from the Eyre Office of Price Administration states hearings will occur in Erie on August 30 and 31 for twelve gasoline station operators and a Sharon dealer on charges of violations of gasoline regulations. About 100 additional cases are in preparation for future actions, touching food, durable goods, rents, and other regulated items. Named Erie defendants include Martin Reed, Rudolph Miller, Tow Wilde, Raymond Fielbinger, Merold Sperry, Robert Carney, Donald Clawson, Jennings T. Hammel, Jon A. Holtz, Elmer Weaver, Michael Bross, G. Williamson, Joseph Holdsworth, David Holdsworth, and Oliver Kirkland.
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Abifarcement
Eyre Office of Price Administration
Perglars
Ryle Sevice
Sharon
OPA
Matin Reed
Rudolph Miller
Tow Wilde
Raymond Fielbinger
Merold Sperry
Robert Carney
Donald Clawson
Jennings T. Hammel
Joni A. Holtz
Elmer Weaver
Michael Bross
G. R. Williamson
Joseph Holdsworth
David Holdsworth
Erie
Oliver Kirkland
R. D
Erie Water Supply Hits Historic Low Amid Dry Spell
Erie water reserves are at a historic low due to record seven week usage. Superintendent Jack Johnson warns stringent conservation rules may start within four hours if rain does not come. Daily pumping runs about 50 million gallons with July record of 1 265 million gallons likely to be surpassed in August. Through August 16 a total of 717 872 thousand gallons have been pumped, stressing the reserves.
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Erie
Jack Johnson
Ue Water Bureau
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la Johnson
Chandler's Valley Swedish Church to mark 90th year
The Heswel Valley Congregation, oldest Swedish church in the New York and New England Conferences, will celebrate its 90th anniversary this weekend in Chandler's Valley with speakers including Dr. Oscar A. Benson of Chicago. The event features the dedication of the Pioneer Chapel, built by the Young Women's Missionary Society, and recalls the church's 1854 organization and early pastor Rev. Jonas Sweinsson. The congregation’s history notes the birthplace of Bethany College founder Dr. G. A. Swensson, son of Jonas Swensson, underscoring regional Swedish settlement milestones.
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New York
New England
Jonas Sweinsson
Sweden
G. A. Swensson
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Kansas
Jonas Swensson
Occupation of Japan Seen Involving Chinese Role
The piece notes talk of China potentially aiding in the expulsion of Japan from Dai Nippon after the war, with Chinese leaders saying they are willing to undertake this if supplied the tools. It contrasts long Japanese claims of superiority with a shifting regional outlook. The article also mentions fire alarm tests conducted by Bob Desmond.
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Tokyo
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Market Street
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Dai Nippon
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Bob Desmond
Miss Nettie A Terry Dies After Illness in Buffalo
Miss Nettie A Terry of Buffalo died Thursday morning at Millard Bilmore Hospital after several months illness. A Corry resident earlier, she was daughter of the late J E Terry, long-time Fourth Avenue resident. Survived by two sisters Miss L Winifred Terry of Northampton Massachusetts and Mrs B McDonnell of Buffalo. Funeral services in Buffalo Saturday evening. body to be brought to Corry for committal Sunday at 1 p.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery family plot.
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Buffulo
Millard Bilmore
Buffalo
Terry
Corry
J. E. Terry
Fourth Avenue
L. Winifred Terry
Northampton
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Mra.d. B. McDonnell
Pine Grove Cemetery
Waterhouse Advocates Keeping Police in District Office
Waterhouse presses for retained police force and fair district aid after meetings with Prank lin officials and Governor Bloom. He discusses Loreal projects, district services, and liquor control board concerns with Chairman Gelder while residents seek action. An unrelated note recalls 12th century English wine pricing at four pence per gallon.
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Smock
Bloom
Marthy
Waterhouse
Gelder
State Liqtor Control Board
Deny General Boost in County Assessments
Erie reports that county assessments will not rise generally for taxation in 1945. Chief Assessor Julny Pokorski said there will be both increases and decreases to preserve uniformity. He cannot yet review the full assessors' books until next month and emphasized reliance on a letter sent to assessors last May.
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Erie
Julny Pokorski
Pokorski
Assessors urged to equalize district valuations
A letter from Pokurski urges assessors to determine sound property values and aim for equitable distribution of levies. He warns that 1 percent in assessments could cause 16 total increases, noting county commissioners did not order any raises and cautioning care due to high construction costs and current selling prices.
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Pokurski
DROWNS IN MONONGAHELA RIVER AT MCCKEESPORT
McKeesport Pa August 18 the body of Joseph Campbell 54 of Glenwood was recovered from the Monongahela river near the Draves bury beighbour yesterday.
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Monongahela Mckeesport
Joseph Campbell
Glenwood
Monongahela River
Dravesbury Beiege-Yentertay
Hart Named Jersey's New Dem Chairman
Edward J. Hart, longtime congressman and loyal ally of Mayor Hague's machine, was elected Democratic state chairman of New Jersey yesterday at a gathering of state leaders. Hart, known for his loud speaking style at party events, succeeds Mrs. Namton and is described as a key figure in party banquets and clambakes.
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Jersey
DEM
Veo Associated Press
Spring Lake
Edward J. Hart
Congresseman
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Mary, Namton
Eddie” Hart
Bombers Fly Over Franklin in Daylight Formation Report
Franklin area residents observed a large formation of 50 to 60 transport planes overhead during daylight on a Wednesday forenoon. Workers at offices and plants stopped their routines to watch the procession as the aircraft moved in a steady hum, prompting widespread attention and counts ranging from dozens to nearly a hundred aircraft.
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Lo Aly
Yar
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