North East in 1000 suit for tree cutting
North East Township residents are defendants in a $11,000 damage suit filed in the prothonotary’s office. The action, by North East Borough through attorney Will Knox, targets six residents George and Eva ns, Harry and Marie Youngs, Donald and Hazel Bartlett. Allegations claim 300 evergreen trees were cut and sold from Youngs property in November to beautify the town, with damages sought for treble and punitive amounts if applicable. The case awaits term proceedings or out of court settlement.
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North East Township
Sat- Jay
North Rastough
Will Knox
North East
Ship
Knox
Jrials
George and
Evans
Harry
Marie Youngs
Donald
Hazel Bartlett
Tees
North East Borough
Harry Youngs
Dovember
Services for A. E. Griswold
Funeral services for Alfred E. Griswold, longtime Columbus resident, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 from his Maple Avenue home with Rev. Gilbert Boyd of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial followed at West Lawn Cemetery. Active and honorary bearers included local Masons, veterans groups, and family members from Pittsburgh, Waterford, Meadville, Franklin, Ashville, Erie, Warren, and North East. A military service accompanied by Clyde D. Wilcox Camp No. 121, U.S. Spanish War Veterans, and Archie W. Thompson Post No. 204, VFW, was held. local officials and color guards participated. Public notices urged use of Classified Want Ads.
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Alfred E. Griswold
U.S. Veterans Hospital
Coatesville
Orlock
Maple Avenue
Gilbert , Boyd
Presbyterian Church
West Lawn Cemetery
Columbus
John Igers
Frank Parsons
D. Warrene Rosay
Albert Anderson
Walter Arnold
Lyin Hitchcock
Melvin Parkhurst
James H. Wright
Lloyd Jowe
Reig J. Fogle
Frank Babbitt
FE. L. Monroe
Enior
Nels Christensen
James Wright
Clyde D. Wilcox
Archie W. Thompson
John Murray
U.S. W. VI
William Lullon
Clyde de. Reynolds
Carl Lines
Paulines
Floyd Black
Merle Ary
Robert
Anna Wilson
Ruth ‘Allen
Nelson Ault
Zula Ault
Warren
Relief rolls drop as Pennsylvania general assistance falls
A December weekly report shows 208,910 cases (611,050 persons) on general assistance statewide, down about 225,000 people or 27 percent from August 1999 peak. WPA turnover cut 2,511 cases, WPA earnings removed 4,109 cases, private industry added 214 cases, and net openings or closings shifted the rolls amid improving employment conditions.
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Pennsylvania
WPA
Black caretaker admits slaying master in New York home
Police chief said Oliver Aldridge confessed to killing Dominick Gregory, 85, with a gunshot to the head at close range while Gregory read an Italian religious book The Dawn of the Millennium. Aldridge faces first degree murder charges after reporting the crime to police. Gregory’s will left less than 1400 dollars to Aldridge, who planned the act after learning of the possible change.
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John C. Dempsey
Dominick Gregory
Gregory
Buffalo
Joseph
South Park Avenue
Oliver R. Aldridge
William McDermott
Dempsey
A. Edward Kriger
Cattaraugus County Grand Jury
Aldridge
Dominick
George Pinger
Olean Police
Trajan
Two Valuable Rings Stolen From Franklin Home
Franklin police report two valuable rings were stolen from the home of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Southard at 418 Sixteenth Street early this week. An intruder used a pass key to enter. A gold ring with a black onyx and diamond center and a white gold diamond engagement ring engraved June 30 1923 were taken along with a church malte box. State police teletyped descriptions as Lt. Robert E. McBilroy investigated with Southard family confirming high value and sentiment attached to the rings.
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Franklin
Rec
George J. Southard
Sixteenth Street
Pranklin
Robert E. McBilroy
Franklin Police
Southard
Bond Issue Likely as Erie City Deliberates Budget
Erie officials faced a 1940 budget gap of 209000, weighing a two mill tax rise. Council debated 12 to 14 mill levies, with Mayor Barber backing a one mill increase and Finance Director Watson proposing a 100000 bond issue as an alternative.
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Brie
Charles R. Barber
Council
Barber
Paul Watson
Sharman
Dull
Mrs Alma McLean of Union City Dies at 9:45 PM
Mrs Alma McLean widow of C A McLean of Union City died at Union City hospital Saturday evening at 9 45 o clock after extended illness worsened by a fall that fractured her left arm. She had lived in Union City over sixty years and is survived by two sons two daughters three sisters thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren with services set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm and burial in Evergreen Cemetery Unicon City.
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Union City
John McLean
Erie
C.K. McLean
Driftwood
Corry
PL. Swanson
Carlos Fuessler
Julia Reesler
Greenville
Richard Titus
Bowling Green
Ohio
Frank Calkins
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Union City Man Held For Theft Of Auto
Union City resident Harry Burrows, 33, was seized by state motor police Friday night as he left a local cafe with a reportedly stolen car owned by Samuel Simmons of Johnstown Pennsylvania. Burrows faces return to Johns town for court session.
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Brie
Harry Burrows
Union City
L. G. Forbes
A. P. Laurell
Burrows
Samuel Simmons
Johnstown
Erie Officials Push Parking Meter Plan for Revenue
Erie Dec 11 Safety Director Joseph C Martin reopened the fight for parking meters saying they could yield $50 000 annually. He urged a limited 3 to 4 month trial to win merchant support and public backing. Mayor Barber noted open minds but recalled merchants’ initial objections to meters.
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Erie
Joseph C. Martin
Exie
Marlin
Charles R. Barber
Martin
County expected to retain seven mill tax base
County Controller Harvey Willis predicted the seven mill tax rate will stay for 1940 as commissioners plan to review budgets. He noted $109,000 in damage claims and about $25,000 for records reconditioning. Departments have budget blanks. proposals due by December end, with final action by February 18. The annual county budget runs about $1.5 million.
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Harvey Willis
Livy
Willis
Damie
Erie jury awards 6500 in personal injury case
Jerome Craft and father Walter Craft of 2904 Cascade street were awarded 6500 by an Erie County jury for injuries from October 27, 1938. Dr Hyman Casselman of 2615 Parade street and Marie Wesvhiler of 633 Beverly drive were involved. Casselman ordered to pay 4000 to Walter Craft and 2500 for Jerome Craft education. A car door incident and subsequent collision with a second vehicle were cited as causes.
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Erie
Jerome Craft
Walter Craft
Cascade Street
Erie County
Piiday
Ueson
West Ath Street
Gaswatte
Rasphemy
Hyman Casselman
Parade Street
Marie Wesvhiler
Beverly Drive
Casselman
Walter Graf
Craft
Weschter
Youth Hunter Dies of Self-Inflicted Shot Wound at Ridgway
Ridgway December 11 Daniel M. W. Myers 19 of R D 2 New Kensington Pa. died at Ble County General Hospital from a bullet wound suffered while deer hunting in the Big Mul Creek area about four weeks earlier. He slipped and fell from a rock and his gun discharged. The funeral will be held Monday. His parents Mrs. and Mr. Myers Sr. sisters and brothers survive. The article notes another hunter fatally shot in Elk County and a separate incident of a discharged bearally.
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Ridgway
Daniel MW
New Kensington
Ble County General Hospital
Big Mul Creek
Ers
Leechburgast
Myers
Elk County
Matthew Walezesky F
Washington, Pa
George Maceyko
Washington
Portland
Wilson
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N. Center
House OF Bargains
Daniel Myers
Hier
Maryland
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Bright
Chesterfield
Tesiceo Co
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