Erie Officials Draw Names For City Elections
In Erie county’s officer drawings candidates were assigned top spots on Republican and Democratic ballots for mayor council school director and other posts. Glen Miller led Republican mayor slate Frank England headed Democratic ballot while Rosé Medd won top positions on both party tickets for city council and Carl L. Henton drew top spots in school director races. Other offices listed include council seats, city controller and sheriff with multiple names drawn for each party.
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Ron Mi Mead
Carl Henton
Glen Miller
Frank T. England
Erie
Rosé M. Medd
Carl L. Henton
Glen Miler
Prank T. Ung
Ternity Council
Ross
M. Mead
John M. Foley
M. Leo Mulderick
Frank O. Howard
Ernest A. Williams
C. A. Dilie
John A. Bratt
Charles A. Paiti
James FW. Crown. Copnell
Frank L. Heath
Charles Selsie
Gris F. Caster
J. L. Splesman
John W. Lambing
Maude &. Barnes
Whowins Garrity
Frank England
Glattsaiier- Council
Ross M. Mead
A. Duke
E. A. Williams
John ‘Blatt
Frank ©. Howard
Leo Mulderick
J. L. Spiesman
Orpia F. Casler
Charles M. Selite
James P. Drown
Charles A. Pain
Carl AL. Henton
Thomas Garrity
Maude H. Barnes
Rontesta
Sheriff
Walter Smoot
Thomas J. Brown
F. @. Babcock
Albert I. Doerr
Harry Williams
Dell Darling
John Flynn
H. A. Lesh
A. F. Sturrack
James B. Yard
Ralph McCord
Dan C. Hunley
Carl Kuppler
Leo C. Selinger
Sherill
Seelinger
Williams
Kuppler
McCord
Babcock
Wax Halbach
Edward W. Humphreys
Joseph Leslie
Harvey Willis
Willis
Humphreys
Lesliebury
Ethel M. Mathewson
Horace Bell
George Hamberger
Joseph J Schappfer
Lawrence G. Wallcx
George H. Autinger
Frank
Barney
Joseph R. Gordon
George A. McCulloch
Henry
Stanczak
John A. Wagner
Margaret MacGay
John Hass
A. A. Fuilch
Bernard J. Konkel
Prank Hart
Raymond Mippol
John Ud Leary
Farm Picnic Draws Large Local Crowd at Waterford Park
A big turnout of about 3500 attendees from Waterford and nearby areas joined farmers at Lake Le Borut Park for the annual picnic. State Senator Joseph B. R. Ziesen of Girard led the event with remarks on the postession of the State Legislature and recent park improvements. Amy Gilborn of Curry won the nail driving contest, highlighting a day of weather, games, and family activities that will be remembered as a notable community gathering.
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Waterford
Corry
Snrival Erie Punty
Lake le Borut Park
Joseph BR. Ziesen Kitinn
Girard
Zee Qaleim
Aire
Amy Gilborn
Curry
Parmera
Guscesara
Pan
Refuse Probate of Norton Will at Erie
Three grandchildren contest the 1992 will of H. M. Norton of this city after Register of Wills Ben Swartz refused probate at Erie. The hearing found Norton mentally capable but unduly influenced by his sister. The grandchildren, Lorna Wright Schram Bolivar N J, James H. Wright Chicago, and Geo N Wright Chicago, would have each received $1000. the rest to sister L Minnie Wade of Buffalo. The plaintiffs may appeal to the Orphan Court.
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H. MM. Norton
Ben
Swartz
Erie Hay
The
Orphané Court
White Norton
Lorna Wright Schram
Bolivar
Norton
Tme
Johnson calls for fairness to disabled veterans at Pennsylvania convention
National Commander Louis Johnson of the American Legion urged a fixed policy to protect disabled veterans and fair taxation. He denounced the economy act and called taxing tax exempt securities to fund equal treatment for veterans and ordinary citizens, criticizing the prewar wealth tax status.
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Ames
Penn
United Press
Philadelphia
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Pennsylvania Legionnaires
Johnson
Legion
Progress Toward Coal Code Reported in Washington
Washington August 74 Administr ator Fue Johnson announced that under Roosevelt auspices coal industry union operators were conferring with United Mine Workers of America in an earnest effort to agree on all controversial matters. The meeting was hailed as a significant advance toward a fair competition code for the industry and improvements in industrial relations.
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Washington
Fue
Johnson
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
Wnoléield
Youth Dies in Crash Near Clairton Mill
In Clairton, Pennsylvania, August 24, a truck crashed near Clairton Mill, killing Roy Schaffer, 10, and injuring three others from Dowers High School. The group, including John "Moon" Claris, were hospitalized after the vehicle veered off the road and struck trees.
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Clairton Mill
Clatedon
Ang
Wiehidings
Dowers
Nera
Roy Schaffer
Melleesport i Hospital
Estill
Hhaie
John (Moon) Claris
Formur Potagraln
Duquenne University
Dairy Secretary McSparran Warns Farmers of Milk Strike Risk
Harrisburg August 24 John A McSparran secretary of agriculture told farmers their agitation for a milk strike hurts public sympathy for farm relief. He said strikes shift consumer sentiment against the farmer and that consumers will pay fair prices when profits are seen as fair.
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Harrisburg
John A. McSparran
Sparran
Stolen Auto Is Returned From the South
Arden Fey of West Church Street recovered a Chevrolet coupe stolen weeks earlier from near the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The car, found in Columbia, D C, was in possession of Charles Perry. Perry is held by federal authorities in South Carolina on charges of violating the federal law involving interstate transportation of a stolen automobile.
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Arden Ferry
Charles Perry
Columbia, S
Arden Fey
West Church Street
Columbia, D. C
Berry
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Wrld Wulish
Rex Theatre
Perry
Caroline City
Wépry West
Erie County Road Funds Distribute 13020 For Rural Highways
Erie County receives 13020 from the State Emergency Board for rural highway improvements. The disbursement supports projects across multiple towns including areas named in the fragment. Specific allocations listed include Craieford and Merten with varied amounts amid a broader rural road program.
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Ahanlighwity
Craieford
Dia
Engineer and Fireman Killed in Derailment Near Washington
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train plunged from a weakened bridge into flooded mud near Washington. Engineer Arthur H. Bryde and Fireman A. Fay died. Thirteen injured, two seriously. Cars toppled into the Potomac. mail and Pullman cars were submerged. Survivors described the chaotic crash and rescue efforts as aid rushed to the scene. The ill-fated trip had departed from New York the previous night, bound for southern points.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Here
Potomac River
Piva
Tellet
Limited
New York
Arthur H. Brydé
A. Fay
Benjamin Tomipson
Gulmide Smith
Wing River
L. 1
Lawrence Lord
Peter Johnson
Alls
C. S. Broeman
Atlanta
H. H. Gardner
Ausata
Gardner
130 ARE POISONED BY RESTAURANT FOOD
Aug 4 reports from Hunt and Sundiarterh indicate 22 hospital patients after a mass poisoning at an unidentified restaurant. Victims suffered headaches and dizziness after eating sandwiches and other foods. authorities detained a suspect as investigations proceed.
Four Canoeists Believed Drowned Under Bridge
In Philadelphia on August 24 four youths paddled two canoes into the Schuylkill River rush near the river avenue bridge. Spectators watched them vanish under the structure and surface upside down on the far side. Grappling crews worked for hours with no bodies recovered.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
River Avenue Bridge
Struck by Car Hurts Couple on Center and Congress
Mr and Mrs Ellery W Green of 217 West Wayne Street were struck by a car driven by Philip Sapipla at the North Center and Congress street intersection. Mrs Green suffered a severe wounding and bruises, was rushed to Corry hospital in serious condition. her husband had only cuts and bruises. The car approached northward as the Greens crossed from west to east, and Mrs Green was thrown about twenty feet.
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North Center Street
Congress Street
Ellery W. Green
West Wayne Street
Philip Sapipla
West 24Th Street
More Arrests In Urschel Kidnapping Case in St Paul
In St Paul Aug 24 two men remain in custody as authorities say three more will be arrested, making five indicted in the Urschel kidnapping case. Federal indictments out of Oklahoma City allege conspiracy as agents linked about $2000 in marked ransom money passed in twin cities.
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United Press
St, Paul
Urschel
Oklahoma
Okihaqama City
Pope narrowly escapes crash during Rome port visit
Aug 24 near Castel Gandolfo, an airplane clipped four telephone wires on the Rome Castel Gandolfo road shortly after the Pope and attendants traveled toward Vatican City. The pilot was only slightly injured.
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United Frege
Clamping
Italy
Rome-Caatelgandolfo
Vatican City
Castelgangfolfo
Campina
Massive Atlantic gale damages roar along coast
A fierce southeast gale battered the Atlantic seaboard from Atlantic City to Boston as the tail of a tropical hurricane drenched the region. Property losses run into millions and at least ten deaths were initially reported with fears of a higher toll as isolated communities awaited word.
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United Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Atlantic City
Boston
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
World Wheat Conference Deadlocked Over Tariff Cuts
In London the world wheat conference stalled as exporters push for a 1 gold franc per quintal price while importers demand 11 gold francs, seeking a compromise. Delegates hoped new instructions would aid progress and influence plans to restrain output and dispose of surplus haze, affecting US and Canada decisions.
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Herbert Moore
United Press
London
Zul
United States
Canada
Fear for safety of hundreds in camps near Delaware river
Milford Pa August reports warn that the Lake Wallenpaupack dam may fail after heavy rains. Police and local woodsmen say swollen streams threaten dozens of camps in the upper Delaware river valley. Residents of Lackawaxen Shohola and Rowlands fear possible dam breach and evacuations.
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United Press
Milford
Augus
Delaware River
Wallenpaupack
Delaware Valley
Lackawaxe
Shohola
Capitalism Attacked by Detroit Church Radio Priest
Detroit news item reports a Detroit radio priest criticizing capitalism and linking it to public financial issues. It notes discussions around church payment practices and a referenced controversy involving the Detroit Trust Company and public press coverage.
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Detroit
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