Severe Midwestern Blizzard Harms Regions From Alberta to Texas
A blistering winter storm named the Wizzard swept from Alberta through the Great Plains and into the Midwest, killing at least six people in Canada and Oklahoma, causing widespread travel paralysis, power outages, and property damage. Chicago endured historic winds, blackout conditions, and heavy structural damage as temperatures plunged up to 40 degrees in hours. Infrastructure disruptions delayed trains, severed communications, and livestock losses were anticipated across multiple states including Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Kansas and Nebraska.
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Middlewest
Corey
Andrdncy Howe
Middle West
Goth
Alberta
Canada
Rocky Mountain
Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconia
Minnesota
Ilinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Alaska
Towa
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
St Man
Chicago
St Paul
Minn
Ouiney
Mt. Vernon
Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights Juries Talk
Attorney Don F. Smith spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon outlining the jury system from its origin through its development. De N. T. Gillette briefed on the Christmas Seal drive conducted with Rowry Glib, with plans to launch next week. A committee report on the Christmas tree project in the business section showed strong progress.
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Don F. Smith
Kiwanis Club
de N.T. Gillette
Rowry Glib
Ford Grants Interview On Evolution Of New Car
Dearborn dispatch reports Henry Ford tapped about 100 million dollars to develop a new Ford automobile. He claims production will reach 1,000 cars per hour in January after reaching 50,000, with a future plan for six hundred families per household. Ford anticipates minor price increases to cover costs and cites strong interest in the new model line.
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FORD
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Dearborn
Mich
Dee
Henry Ford
Is Motor Company
Ford Automobile
Henry
Fords
Edsel
Eax
Pord
Minders
Gouway
Hospital gets bequest from H W Blakeslee
The Corry Hospital Board heard that Henry W. Blakeslee, former Concord Township resident, left the hospital a sum over 1000 dollars with exact amount pending. Board reviewed finances, by law amendments, and routine business including elevator repairs bidding, window caulking, and patient activity reports for November.
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Concord Township
Hospital Board
Lhst
Corry
Keifer
Jamestown
Olds
Henry W. Blakeslee
Progress with New Scout Troop Formed at Baptist Church
A meeting at a Baptist church started organizing a Boy Scout troop with Harold Reed elected temporary patrol leader. Emile Bilodeau will serve as scoutmaster, bringing years of experience from Juntop High School, while C. M. Pettengill of Erie could not attend but the effort continued.
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Harold Reed
Baptist
C. M. Pettengill
Erie
Emile Bilodeau
Bilodeau
Juntop
Tras
Oil Company Goes Into Receivers' Hands
The Galena Signal reports that the Galena Oil Company of Texas is placed in receivership today following a petition by the parent organization. McDonald Methwin of Molston was appointed receiver in the action.
Urban Storm Wrecks Trees and Lines Across City
Severe winds knocked down trees and poles, damaged storefronts, and crippled telephone and telegraph lines from Pittsburgh to Erie. Widespread outages and debris disrupted travel as temps plunged and snow flurries added to the wintry conditions. Nearby shorelines and roads saw rising water and damaged peninsula roads as authorities warned residents to stay indoors.
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Roosevelt Highway
Smith
Pranklin
Rees
American Telegraph and Telephone
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Erie
Didgree
New Peninsula
Illuminated Christmas Trees Planned for Center Street
Plans to install lighted Christmas trees along both sides of North Center Street from the Pennsylvania railroad tracks to Vinton Street were announced. Merchants support the project with subscriptions, and Venango Public Service Company manager Toward said response already assures its success. Trees will be erected and lit from November 17th through Christmas, adding festive appeal to Warren’s business district.
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Renuti
M. Rey
North Center
Lilatén Street
Venango Public Service
T Pompany
Ular
Uath
Noth Center Street
Vinton Street
Warren
Kane
Atter
Enterprise
Wich
Lindy Plans New York to Mexico City Flight
The State Department will cooperate to facilitate Charles Lindberghs planned nonstop flight from New York City to Mexico City. Lindbergh, who arrived from New York, met with Assistant Secretary MacCadden and planned to attend a civil aviation conference.
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Lindy
New York
Mexico City
United
Washington
State Department
Charles Lindbergh
New York City
Lindbergh
MacCmaken
Georgette's Players to Perform at Senior High School
A concert by Georgette's Famous Players of music and Swiss Bell Ringers is set for Saturday evening at the Senior High School auditorium. The program features multiple solo and ensemble pieces led by Josephine A. Georgette and Miss Jean Parr, with a notable selection of violin, mandolin, and vocal works. Meanwhile Titusville resident Mr Edwards suffered severe eye injury when a derrick pole collapsed during well work. he was hospitalized and evaluated as serious but stable after the accident on Tuesday.
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Georgette
Vialin
F. T
Josephine A
Eexterte
Lyicia
Soll
Boston Ideal
Caprite Viennois
Josephine A. Georgette Ocarind
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Tannhouser
Josephine A. Georgette
Miss Jean
Parr
Vien
Miss Jean Parr
Arvin Edwards
Springer Creek Road
Titus
Ville
Ua Wwige
Pot
Pourri
F. Georgetic
Edwards
Que
Derek Pole
Horyns
Mac
Radio Features Highlight Five Programs Tonight
Newark station lineup includes New York Philharmonic under Mengelberg with Gitta Gridova as soloist and a taped Tanhauser excerpt for Chicago Civic Opera. WJZ showcases Sophie Breslist contralto with Hans Barth pianist and a larger six-station hook up. WEAF presents a guest pianist Hans Barth and a quartet in a national hookup.
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WOR
Newark
New York
Wal Baitimfire
Crash Ends With Man Arrest In Drunken Driving Case
L. K. Hollister of Clymer pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after a crash on West Main street in Erie county. He was held for 195 appearance at the next Erie county court session following a Polite court fine of 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Hollister’s car struck an Overland sedan owned by Steve Timko parked in front of the Antler Hotel, injuring no one but scattering two Timko children briefly. A crowd gathered as Hollister was jailed by state police and transported to the police unit for detention.
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L. K. Hollister
Clymer
Erie County Court
Aiferman
B. Porter
Hollister
West Main Street
Ford
Overland
Steve Timko
Russell Road
Timko
Antler Hotel
Seblle
Heavesn
Hief
Deer Cause Wreck Endangering Shingledecker’s Car
Allegheny division correspondent J C Shingledecker was driving toward Deftwoor early Wednesday when a large buck leaped from Lakes to Sea Highway in Shippensville. The deer was struck and killed instantly, the car crashed through a fence into a log, the front end wrecked, engine split, yet Shingledecker escaped injury and sought deer hunting pictures.
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J.C. Shingledecker
Allegheny
Pennsylvania News
Shingledecker
Shippensville
Jersey Solon Leads Fight To Seat Vare
In Washington a fight over seating William Vare intensifies as Republicans like McLean and Edge defend the oath while opposing appeals. Senator Caraway and Robinson push against seating a senator elect, urging proper verification and committee testing of Vare’s case amid amendments and hearings.
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Jersey Solon
Seat Vare
United Prem
Washington
Setlito
Republican
McLean
Conn
Edge
Yate le
Senate
Dei
Geral
Eric
Var
Caraway
Det
Ark
Vice
Tor
Samuel
Righ
England
Thompson
Robinson
Democratic Roar
Norris
Vare
South
Reed
Old Bays
Car Theft Probe Ties North Clymer to Jamestown Auto
Arrests were made in Binghamton after a Roy W. Hall vehicle was stolen in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. Donald Reynolds and Minnie Tannee were taken into custody and Reynolds faces charges of stealing an automobile in Ohio and crossing state lines. Police seek the whereabouts of the vehicle, believed to carry an Ohio license, with efforts underway to bring Reynolds to stand trial.
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Binghampton
Roy
North Clymer
Jamestown Post
Donald Reynolds
Minnie Tannee Binghamton
Jamestown
Roy W. Hall
Washington
West Fourth Streets
Ma Hall
Reynolds
Fedeast
Atron
Tatross
Shim
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H.W. Blakeslee
Bord Motor Con Y
Gener! Motors
Tahoe
Center Street
Bell Ringers
Famous Players
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Derrick Pole
Deer Country
James
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