War time notices and local updates from Erie area
Various local wartime notes, retirements, and civic items from Erie region. Pfc Joel Hudson reported killed on the western front. George Hudson, father of a still serving soldier, is employed in Corry Jamestown. Drill orders, property transfers, and weather forecasts accompany thefts, court notices, and farm program updates.
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Barty-Jamestown Mig. Corp
Halfmast
Pfc
Joel Hudson
Wats
I Bient
George Hudson
Corry-Jamestown
Bong Present Medal of Honor to Ace Richard Bong
Maj. Richard T Bong of Poplar, Wis, America’s top fighter ace, received the Congressional Medal of Honor today at Leyte from Gen. Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur praised Bong’s courage as foundational to military success, noting Congress reserves such decorations for the bravest of the brave.
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Leyte
America
Richard T Bong
Poplar
Wis
Gem Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Congress of the United States
Ignor
European War Reaches New Milestone in Length
London reports the European war now surpasses the duration of World War One and is five years, fourteen weeks and two days old. In Harrisburg, Dr. F M Vastine, 75, osteopath with over four decades in the area, dies from injuries after a collision with a deal rack on the Gettysburg Pike.
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London
Harrisburg
F. “M. Vastine
Harriaving
Gettysburg Pike
Eight spies executed in Rome by Allied authorities
Ninety to twenty seven year old Italian spies were executed after convictions by Allied military courts. The executions followed a report describing spy schools set up by German ministers in occupied Italy.
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Rome
Germins
Taly
Girl Scouts of Columbus Form Two Groups
The Columbus girl scouts organize into two units, the Brownies led by Mrs. Jean Trisket with about thirty girls meeting Wednesdays, and an older group led by Mrs. Lloydine Hotchkiss with about twenty five meeting Wednesdays. Several volunteers assist, and school board approval allows use of a vacant room for their activities.
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Columbus
Crt
Brown
Jean ‘Trisket
Lloydine Hotchkiss
Edward Kinley
Dorothy Elder
Tubbs
Seoul Waders
Bohols
Willie Burch
Bear’ Lake
Sid
Parry Mead
Corry
Carlton Curtis
Cecil Miller
Albert Sandburg
Bregssurer
George Beusink
Ladies Aid
Perry ‘Mead
Jamestown
Ross Garage
Mtr
Vis
Everett Bindley
North Hast
Warren man shot accidentally in foot during hunt
William G. Schuelta is a patient at Warren General Hospital with a gunshot wound to one foot from a hunting accident in the woods near Sheffield Saturday. Game Protector G. L. Norris reports the wound was accidental and not serious.
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Warren
William G . Schuelta
Warren General Hospital
Sheffield
G. L. Norris
Answers to J Q Quiz editorial page reveals key facts
The editorial page lists correct quiz answers across topics such as the Office of War Information, a 2025 reference, a single island, a quote about not going overseas, and figures like 236,000 tons. It also mentions the Secretary of Agriculture, shore patrol, paper manufacturing, and a government issue phrase.
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J. Q
Office of War Information
Club Meetings At Enjoyable Event Club
Starranssum local club notes December meetings at Starranssum with Mrs Lulu Brows. Noon pork dinner followed by annual Christmas exchange and program of recital songs and carols. War bond drawing with Lake Bherlock as lucky number. January 4 meeting features rg Hagel Flick. A shower for Pvt and Mrs William Scout drew seventy guests with 600 game scores noted. Bridge Club and moves of local residents also mentioned.
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Starranssum
Vec
Friendly Neighbors Club
Lulu Brows
Wong
Lake Bherlock
Rg. Hagel
Flick
William Scout
Helen Shreve
C. E. Thompson
Harold Miller
CB. Thompson
uMiss Davia Richards
Bridge Club
Ims
Leome Patchen
Lewis Cook
Charles Mejorhouse
Corry
Williama Foster
Blaine Crosby
Dan Troyer
Nebraska
J. i. Goodwill
Florida
Irene Morton
George!ochey
Wayne Wetherbes
E. Thompson
Stanley Brush
Clifford Geer
Rootville
Mary Louise Johnson
Harborcreek
Hiram Johnson
Glenn Burton
Burton in Germany and wartime training details
George N. Burton entered the service February 11 1942 trained at Fort Knox Camp Goo Camp Adam and Fort Lewis then went overseas April 10 1944 The report also notes local family visits and social events including church prayer meetings and a Christmas party with a dinner at 6 40 p m pinned to Meadville Warren county and Sharon area residents.
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George N. Burton
Germany
Fort Knox
Camp Goo
Texas
Camp Adam
Oregon
Fort Lewis
Washington
Raymond Fuller
Sharon
Cassa
Puller
DV. Jinney
Fuller
Stanley Derby
Ah Meadville
Elton Bales
Devil Slide
Warren County
Willam Stover
Lincolnville
Fairchilds
WMS
Two Damage Cases Filed in Erie Courts
Two lawsuits totaling 18 687 25 in damages were filed in Erie courts. George Younges seeks 12 000 against Alois Grochowskty for injuries when Grochowskys car hit him at the intersection of 12th and State streets on December 10 1942. Theodore Menzie sues William Sherman for 6 687 25 after a motorcycle crash near 26th street and Pennsylvania avenue on May 8 1944. Menzie suffered a fractured leg and says Sherman bucked his car on the highway.
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Erie
Qwers
Redurt
George Younges
Alois Grochowsk
all ii_Brie
Grachowski
12Th
State Streets
Theodore Menzie
Brie
William Sherman
Menzie
Sherman
26Th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Snowbound city and district crippled by heavy drifted snow
Snow accumulation surpasses 18 inches as storm disrupts Cory and district. Highways blocked, milk and rural route deliveries halted, star routes canceled. City mail routes shortened. rail station crowded with workers staying overnight. State highway officials expect 12 to 24 more hours to clear routes. Emergency supplies supplied by Corry Baking Co as rail service remains primary lifeline.
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Star
Cory
Aero
Raymond
Corry-damestown
Tomala
Jayshor Minn
State Highway Department
Eric
Lise Bal
Corry Baking Co
20 Million Americans Likely to Change Jobs Soon
Cleveland report cites Brig. Gen. Leonard P. Ayres forecasting a wartime to peacetime transition with 20 million workers changing jobs over the next two years. He expects higher hourly wages, more labor disputes, and more employment shifts as the nation moves toward peace.
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Aswuclaind
Cleveland
Brig
Geirlonard P. Ayres
Ayres
Cleveland Trust Com- Dany View
Aytes
Oil City Worker Skis To Plant In Snow
Ryldav Norbom, 45 year old Norwegian, skis to work at Oil City plant this morning as schools report 60 percent attendance while most Venango County schools close. Pennsylvania Railroad extends call for high school boys to help section crews clear snow as 1 to 18 inches lie on the ground.
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City
Ryldav Norbom
Norway
Venango County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Derailment Delays Erie Passenger Train Toward Jamestown
A westbound passenger train on the Bele Bulroad derailed near Waterboro causing a five hour delay. The wreck forced rerouting to Salamanca and Dayton while a wrecker from the Southwestern division cleared the cars. The line was restored and trains resumed by 5 p.m. at Jamestown.
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Erie
Jamestown
Easthoune
Waterboro
Salamanca
Dayton
Othe
Sul
Southwertern
Puloonerrtanen
Traias
Heavy Storm Blanks Most of Pennsylvania
A severe nor eastern storm disrupted daily life across Pennsylvania with downed trees and power lines. Widespread flooding and heavy snowfall isolated counties from Erie to Temple, with 12 to 18 inch totals in places and fear for deer hunters stranded at camps. Road crews warned it could be days before secondary roads and ramps reopen.
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Pennsylvania
Alent l Company
Wien Yiswar
Lwihiyen
Erie Patyobunss
Duke Finn
Nid Wey
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Co Tumblis
Bertha J. Boert
Privaie
Ath Mountain Infantry Regiment
10Th Mountain Division
Anderson
Commerce
State Armory
Guy Abbey
England
Darwin Wolcott
Gurlig
Edward Wolcott
Winith Air Force
F. A. Wolcott
East Miain
8. E. Nichols
Consort
James R. Prop
Wallace A. Cage
Erie Yesterniy
Kuhn Lumber Co
Mita
Witkham
Erie City
Midwest
Pittsburgh
Bureau of Business Re Search
University of Pittsburly
Bureau
Pennsylvania Aaa
Uhongh
Glavion
Casstles, Snehdlieg
William J. Zyck
Robert, Royce "Taylor
Fred Taylor
Marion Atteet
Southwest Pacific
Balboa Park
San Diego
Calif
Tommy Foreman
West Main Street
War Foot Administration
N. E. Dodd
Coury Aaa Committee
Warred
Gar- Joly
Atv
Novermhen
Janumty
Bong
Pennzoil van Cise’s ‘Stanny
W. ‘Smith St
Dial
Girl Scouts AT
Secretary of Agriculture
Quality Cash Stores
OWL Brand
Graham Cracker Hetty Fair
Keystone
Campbell's
Ohio
U.S
Spartansburg
Erie County
Hlineas
Guignon's
BEVIN
Hassocks
Montgomery Ward
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Tom AG
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