Local Notes From Erie Rail News And Incidents
A roundup of minor incidents includes a car collision at Clymer Inne with one driver’s name later traced to John Craker of Meadville. A Meadville man plans action in New York against the Corry driver. A Union City man, William Smith, receives a sentence reduced on a statutory charge. Fire and police activity across towns, a Labor Day committee meeting, and juvenile liquor incidents are reported along with missing license plates and a short circuit in a car horn. Local investigations continue into alleged intoxication by youths and a possible further charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Walker
Meadville
B.C
Pennsylvania
Clymer Inne
Walker
Quautauqua
Jenifie
Clymer
Corry
John Craker
East Street
New York State
Cherry Creek
N. Y
Enather Machine
John Gullen
East South Street
Trill Indicator Company
Qld
Burton R. Laub
Differences in Rent Control Rules Explained
The Rent Control office in Erie outlines key differences between rules for rents in houses and apartments and those for hotels and rooming houses. Notably the date basis is March 1 1942 for hotels, with rents set by occupancy and duration. Landlords must post rent schedules in each room and cannot compel meals unless preexisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Abandonment Bid for Mt Jewett Line Seeks IPCOK Action
Mt Jewett, Aug 24. Baltimore and Ohio petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to authorize abandonment of the 4 1/4 mile Mt Jewett Kingua Riterville Railroad. Founded in the 1880s, the line once carried both passengers and freight, with passenger service ending around 1930 though freight continued under B and O. Elisha Kane once served as president of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kushequa
MT. Jewett
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Mt. Jewett, Kingua and Riterville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
B. and O
Inte Elisha K Kane
Coulter Wounded on Hunting Trip in Edinboro
Tracy J. Coulter, 47, owner of an animal hospital at 20 North Parry Square, was reported as fair after a hunting trip near Edinboro. Police say a dog brushing him into brush caused his rifle to discharge, striking him in the chest on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy J. Coulter
North Parry Square
Hamet Hospital
My. Coulter
Edinboro
Bradford Engineer Dies in Bomber Crash
Bradford Pennsylvania engineer J F Samonos twenty two was killed in a bomber crash at Harding Field Louisiana Army officials announced in Baton Rouge. Nine others died in the crash including Lieutenant Wilbur R Weber forty two of Kenmore. Parents received word of Weber’s death Saturday.
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G. Samonos
Bradford (Pa
Harding Field
Army
I Baton Rouge
Wilbur R. Weber
Kenmore
Licitt
First Aid Ointment and Soap Ad Promotes SAN-CURA Brand
An old advertisement urges having SAN-CURA Ointment for cuts burns sores boils and other minor injuries with a sanitizing antiseptic claim. SAN CURA Soap is marketed as gentle for delicate skin including babies, with prices 60 cents for ointment and 36 cents for soap.
Corry Slayer Seeks Parole After Long Prison Term
Corry resident George Wing who has served 13 years for slaying his sister's child seeks clemency claiming rehabilitation. Alphonse Mendola and John Bucnnski, both convicted in crimes tied to robbery and liquor store break ins, also file parole pleas with Harrisburg set for September 16. District Attorney Burton R. Laub will decide later whether to oppose the applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Western
Burton R. Laub
George Wing
Corry
Ife
State Boards
Hisister
Alphonse F. Mendola
Epp Furniture Company
FBI
John Bucnnski
Western Penitentiary
Jocal Mquor
Laut
Harrisburg
Funeral Services for Charles Klinger
Funeral services for Charles Klinger were held at Bracken-Keating chapel with Rev. B A Galbreath officiating. Relatives served as bearers including Alton Klinger Leo Posburg Merle Haskell Irvin Young Harris Watrous and Joseph Consider. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery with many out of town attendees and a delegation from the Waitien's Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klinger
Bracken-Keating Chapel
B.A. Galbreath
Alton Klinger
Leo Posburg
Merle Haskell
Irvin Young
Harris Watrous
Joseph Consider
Pine Grove
Glen Klinger
Eric
Willanlinger
Sinclairville
N. Y
Charles Davis
Charles Matthews
Bear Lake
Charles St John
New Richmond
Waiti=en’s Relief Corps
Egyptain Theatre Front Seen In News Campaign
Foreseeing a possible push by Rommel into the Caucasus and Middle East, the piece weighs on a major war scenario. It notes potential Allied and Russian actions shaping a new theater in Egypt and hints at heavy fighting ahead unless predictions prove wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Rommel
Hitler
Caucasus
Middle Eastern
Egypt
Hell
Phenomenon on Hills Baffles Autoists near Promised Land
Glenn C. Biehler reports a puzzling hillside incident at Rush Hill near Promised Land Fond Weston Mills where cars roll downhill with stalled engines and then back up the 300 yard grade as bicycles ride down to coast back up. Motorists flocked to the site after the tale spread Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Hill
Promised Land
Weston Mills
Ers
Glenn C. Biehler
Adams Street
Biehler
Portville Highway
Three Hurt in Ridgway Crash
Three people were injured when a passenger car was struck by an empty coal truck at the corner of East Mein and Depot streets Saturday at 7 20 am. Treated at the county General Hospital were Mr and Mrs Mike Carlini of Brockport and Gill de Gatto of Hyde's all with head, facial, and burn injuries.
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Howuwar
Aug
East Mein and
Depot Streets
Wk County, General Hospital
Mike Carlini
Brockport
Gill de Gatto
Hyde's
Carlini
Onellnd
Gatto
Youthful driver is fined after crash
A 17 year old was fined for improper passing after a Sugarcreek highway crash near Patchel Run injured Raymond F. Guinee, 68, of Franklin. Harry W. Lamberton, 17, was involved and Richard E. Gurnee, 23, avoided a collision by veering onto Patch Run Road, knocking the Gurnee car into an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Sugarcreek
Patchel Run
Raymond F. Guinee
Harry W. Lamberton
Richard E. Gurnee
Gurnee
Patches Run
State Aid List Increased for Fourth Week
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania general assistance rolls rose for a fourth straight week ending August 15. Net caseload up 25 percent to 42,701 cases comprising 64,950 people, driven by WPA curtailment and employment shifts. Total weekly cash and aid figures shown with breakdowns across programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
WEA
WIPA
DPA
Department
Big Fire Tower To Be Rebuilt
Clarion Ba Ang 34 7.1 Hayes reports a large fire tower near Cook Forest will be rebuilt and back in service after the March 9 storm blew it down. About 1000 pounds of steel remain usable while the rest is twisted beyond repair and sent to the factory for fabrication of new parts. The Forests and Waters staff hopes completion occurs before the main fire season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Hayes
Cook Forest
Department of Forests and Waters
Ashville Man Dies After Being Hit On Main Street
Jamestown Aug 24 Carey Abbey of Ashville died at Jamestown General Hospital at 1 30 pm after an auto struck him on Main Street Falconer He suffered chest rib injuries and a possible lung puncture Police said he was crossing near Phetteplace Street when a westbound car driven by Suzana Hillier of Levant struck him The driver was not held Hillier said the man darted into her path as she slowed thenAccelerated to avoid him
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Jamestown
Carey
Abbey
Ashville
Jamestown General Hospital
Main Street
Falconer
Wesson Faplow
Phetteplace
Mra
Suzana Hillier
R. D
Levant
Piplow
Auxiliary Firemen at Erie to Get Equipment
Sherman Hickey looked forward to the Erie auxiliary firemen as the department of 199 volunteers would receive new gear soon. Rubber boots coats water and chemical pumpers are among the promised equipment arriving for the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frie
Bie
Hickey
Erie
Fuckey
Service People's Sugar Cards Declared Void of Demand
The Local War Price and Rationing Board warned service members that sugar ration books must be returned. Sugar stamp No. 8, covering August 28 to October 31, is not a bonus stamp and entitles the holder to five pounds for the full 19 weeks.
Two Injured In Traffic Accidents
In Franklin on Liberty street Mary Nore Sullivan age unknown suffered fractures and Anna Shes sustained facial injuries when a car driven by James Collingwood crashed into a sewer pipe near Rouseville. James Collingwood, 20, was not hurt but charged with reckless driving after failing sobriety tests. He is to be arraigned before Justice Roger Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Liberty Street
Mary Nore Sullivan
Anna Shes
Bully Sheek
Hess Serigely
Aol
D. Gallingwood
James
Rousevile
James Collingwood
Roger Martin
Husson Heights
Treasury Credit Old Dance War Lowe's For Wa le 25
Fragmented OCR text outlines proposed changes to income tax and insurance investment adjustments. It mentions individual payments up to 250 dollars and proposed revisions by a Treasury official, with scattered references to dates and policy notes. The readable content is incomplete and lacks clear entities or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Qu Treasury He & Vf
American wartime call to action surfaces in sales urging
Fragmentary OCR notes show a wartime appeal by American organizations urging mobilization to support the war effort, mentioning autom obile industry and international trade. The readable pieces indicate calls to buy, conserve, or contribute to national mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel Erican
Automobil Itural Immerica
CTC
Ers
Erly
Exchar Grips Jersey Ambition Shaped by Ambassador Grew
A garbled report hints at Exchar pursuing a bold role as a beler ambassador, with Grew describing his fervor and past exchanges. The piece notes connections to Americas, Japan, and a notable tall figure, as the reporter captures impressions of minting influence and future goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Japan
Tment
Sugar Set At Washington Market Amid New Price Plan
A fragmented report notes a new sugar price set at Washington markets affecting retailers in New Hampshire New York Maryland and Pennsylvania. The item references Eric Henderson and a move slated for March with unclear details and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Henderson
New Hampel York
Madealand
Conn
Pennsylvania
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Welves
Denmriire
Erle Railrond
Bundy
Gite
Deffler
West Wyshington Street
Associated Press
Board of Review of the
Unemployment Compensation Bureau
U.S
Harley Drake
Police ‘Department
Opeecometer
Bowers Brothers Corporation
al Pgiane Bicaphers
Wells-Titusville
Itisvble
Ste
Tomly-Ginn Industrial
Mirectlyy
Army-Navy
Erie Rent Control Office
Coulter
Bradford
Olean
Ridgway
ODRAN
Pillsbury
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S. War
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Service People's
Brother
Meguilo
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Wattsburg
Elks Festuting Girls
Drum & Bugle Corps
Weome Ae
Jimmie Lynch
Treasury Credit
Lowe
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