Narrow Escape for Local Yard Operator in Titusville Collision
Roscoe Alcorn, operator of J. L. Alcorn Son yard in Titusville, narrowly avoided serious injury when a Willys car driven by Basil Greenawalt struck the front of his Lincoln Zephyr as he leaned over the radiator to grease the water pump. The impact pushed the Zephyr back four feet. Alcorn clung to the car and escaped entrapment. A doctor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Roscoe Alcorn
J. L. Alcorn # Son jeoal yard
Willys
Charles Jewell
Basil Greenawalt
West Church Place
Mr. Alcorn
Recap of local incidents and events from Jamestown region
A compilation of brief notices includes a sheriff inquiry in Warren about a purported assault and robbery, a not guilty plea in a Holly neighborhood second degree assault case, a bingo event at St Edward's Hall, and a musky fishing feat by a Pittsburgh boy. Also listed are military honors, a birthday discharge sale, bowling league reorganizations, a World War II medal citation, a police officer death in Erle, and multiple community mentions from Jamestown, Oil City, and Meadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
Tatestown
Pete Stoddard
Warren
Satardty
Artur Payne
Frewsburg
Holly's
Jamestown
Josephine LaMantia
John Valone
Michael JD. Lombardo
Allen E. Barger
Valone
Murder cleared as Corfsson linked to Erie murder
Erie retired businessman Ueannuea from age unknown was found dead a week after the crime. State Police and district attorney officials credit a major effort for solving the case. Suspects Morierity and Corfsson confessed to beating Campbell at his Erie home on August 1 and stealing his car. They described a cross-state flight, multiple auto thefts, and a return to Williamsport before capture. Police say both signed statements detailing the events and took steps to hide fingerprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueannuea
Eage Unk
Erie
Lamberton
Lawrence Park Barracks
Williamsport
T. G.moriarity
State Police
Morierity
New York State
Elemira
Bath
Batavia
Buffalo
Kearsarge
Campbell
West
Penperman
Windsor
Canead
Detroit
Detrit
Bay City
Meckinay City
Toledo
Canton
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kitianning
Altoona
Aly
Williams Par
Ladies Aid Meeting and tire event at Mrs Chase’s home
Ridge Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday at Mrs George Chase W's home on R D 1. A tireen dinner will follow, with all interested invited. Also note Milton Smith signs disclaiming responsibility for others' bills. Lawrence Park teen Arthur Riley dies after a fall in Hamot Hospital. Loot totaling 689 dollars stolen in seven burglaries. Dr B J Lechtner reports engagement ring stolen in past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Motor Co
Concord: Ridge Ladies’ Aid
George Chase
Adies
R. D
Tireen
Moon
Milton Smith
Secanit Avenue
Corry
Arie
Arthur Riley
Lawrense Park
Hamot
B. J Lechtner
Bond and Stamp Sales Continue in War Effort
Corry’s War Finance Committee plans new bond drive amid curtailed employment and business. Woman’s division volunteers will sell stamps at local banks on multiple weekdays as preparations for the next campaign begin. The city has historically exceeded its bond quotas in wartime. Altuna flier killed: Donald E. Reed, 20, from Bellwood, dies in Texas collision of two B-29s. he played with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra. Army Navy game set for Philadelphia December 1 at Municipal Stadium with Col. Lawrence Jones confirming the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
War Finance Committee
War Finance Organization
Altoona Flier
Altoona
Donald E. Reed
Bell Wood
Texas
Altoona Givie Symphony Orchestra
ARMY
Horse Frolic Draws Huge Crowd At No-Bar Riding Club
With ideal weather more than 3,000 attended the No-Bar Riding Club’s third annual Horse Frolic and Team Pulling Contest held at Stockton farm Scott's Crossing. Sgt Lawrence Nichols led the Grand March, Sunset Ramblers supplied music, and Dr C P Bennett served as ringmaster. Winners received trophies for each event, with Whitefoot the champion horse among multiple placers. pony events awarded to Miss Thompson and Ivis Messinger, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehan
Biehiyiders
Lawrence Nichols
Fxg
Sunset Ramblers
WLU
C. P. Bennett
Stockton
Scott's Crossing
Worth Hammond
Mike
C. B. Stockton
Whitefoot
Miss Thompson
Erie
Ivis Messinger
Bill’ Pollock
Youngsville
Dick McCanna
Sherry Stoclston
Brigham Hardware
al ‘Marty
Delly Sorenson
G. #. McConnell
Tittle Carol Page
Columbus
Clair Foster
Judy Dod
Dick’ MeGmina
Sec
Peggy Fox
Sity
Uncle Sam
Hiroshito
Bitler
Victor
Relax at grade C on Aug economy don
A fragmented item notes a price or weight reference related to an economy or fuel category with unclear details. No clear person, organization, date, or location is readable enough to confirm entities or the event.
Western horse show features trick riding and pair class winners
Slye rode side saddle in Spanish attire as trophies from The Pair Store and Shamburg's News Store were awarded in the costume class. Bud Heintz of Erie staged dramatic trick riding, while the Western Pair class saw Mr Brown and Mrs Frantz of Buffalot win ahead of Greenville and Erie entrants. Local riders dominated amateur jumping with trophies donated by J. W. & A. P. Howard Company and others. Open Pleasure saw Stockton win with Mrs Irvine Payne second. The Western Stock Horse event highlighted a demanding program won by Mr Peterson of Erie. Relay ribbon went to Harold Averill, Mrs Al Fox, and John Maloney, with $200 in prizes. Top weights saw Kibbey of Warren take first in light weights, with Lupe and Kibey also placing. The show committee praised the turnout and the 80 plus riders for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slye
Shamburg
News Store
Bud Heintz
Erie
Heintz
Brown
Frantz
C. B. Stockton
al Fox
Kenneth Loveland
Stockton
Irvine Payne
Greenville
Hammond Elevator and Fol
Tet's Market
Peterson
G. H. McConnell
Harold Averill
John Maloney
Jack Kibbey
Warren
William Lupe
Waterford
Orrie Kibbey
Pittsfield
Roscoe Mitchell
Kibbey
Miss Ta
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Dove Molasses
Abc
Camen Cleanser
Kirkmans Cleanser
Wing - Willi Star Stores
Rutland
Wilcor
East
Stroat
Teach
Francis Johnson
Niobe
United
Iiuly
France
Luxembourg
Belgom
Germany
Kendall Products
Miller
Kendall
Erle Fleat
Stanley J. Kubeja
Erle Police Department
Gerald
Erle
Erleites
Citizens Mortgage Company
Erle County
Iast
C. D
Abingo
Gorsy Hospital
Divances Heminger
West Pleasant Street
Janice Rogers
Charles Rogers
Spartansburg
Maxine Walters
Pleasantville
Oil City
Mary Traynor Barrett
Stephen Barrett
Navy Mothers’ Club
Union Rooms
Davis Radio Lab
Pranklin
William Watts
Park State School
Franklin Hospital
Main Street
Clarence Martin Stewart
Amlenton News
Emlenton
Bucknell University
Drake Well Memaiss Park
Paul H. Giddens
Meadville
Arthur Barton
Essex Street
Frie
Corfsson
Clearfield
Stewart's
Stockton Farm
Woolrich Hunting
Corry’s Greatest Clothiers
Advance Dry Cleaners
Mec
Advance’Dry Cleaners and Fur Storage
North Center Street
Al’s
Corey and Meadville
Atzes
AUS Clothes Shop
Bornstain Bros
Oenic
Eb Bey
Pat Feopla
Pers
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