Bad Blaze Narrowly Averted At Pleasant Street Property
Timely discovery and swift firefighting prevented major damage after an overheated stove started a blaze in the basement apartment at 315 West Pleasant Street morning. Loss estimated around 250 dollars with insurance. Fire spread upward affecting upper units occupied by Mrs. Carrie Williams and Peter Deschamp. flames battled firemen before being checked. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanning
West Pleasant Street
Lloyd Hallett
Triennial assessment to bring changes in valuations
The 1939 triennial assessment will revise city valuations and sharply cut county figures especially on unimproved property following recent Erie court rulings. City funding rises from 800 to 2600 to manage the revisions and publication of the assessment list is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pokorski
Erie
Pred T. Weavey
William
Hipt
Ims
Pokorski
Parkersis
United States Seeks Pan American Trade Accord
Secretary Hull advocates uniting 21 American republics in a freer trade system and an anti invasion accord during the eighth Pan American conference. He warns of formidable obstacles in aligning democracies against external military and ideological pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Ling
U. S
Secvetaty
Cate Hull
Ambiguous Nazi Resentment Noted in Washington Policy Debate
In Washington the export import bank announced a loan of 29000 dollars to finance American farm and manufactured goods exports to China. The move signals U S policy support amid broader tensions with Nazi influence and anti intervention sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rermany
Washington
China
Musica family returns to life in drug scandal
United Press reports F Donald Coster, famed swindler and head of McKesson Robbins, killed himself at his Fairfield estate as investigations revealed increasingly elaborate Musica family frauds tied to the firm. Authorities probe securities violations and possible links to Prohibition era illicit alcohol, gun running, and munitions shipments amid a sprawling nearly four-decade fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coster
Philip Musica
McKesson & Robbins, Inc
Self
Musica
United Press
New York
F. Donsald Coster
Fairfield
Conn
McKexsim & Robbins, Inc
Philly Muaien
Familly Wieh
United States
Um Hin
Standal
Wruliantiy
Philly Musica
Lie Secomtt
Dietrich
Geo
Musien
Arthur
Federsl Wiethorities
Philip
Anthor
George
Arthur Musicn
Vornard
Vibert Dietrich
Wic & MéKesson & Robbins
Mision
Ascot
Robert Dietrich
Byette
Molfenson & Robbins
Musica-Coster
Spantak
Swain
Franco Restores Civil Rights to Former King Alfonso
Burgos Spain Dec. 1 Nationalist government under Generalissimo Franco agrees to restore all civil rights to former King Alfonso and invalidates pre Civil War laws depriving him of residence in Spain and property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgos
Spain
Francisco Franco
Alfonso
Bleak Christmas Era As Hoover Urges RFC Aid
A 1930s style item notes depression stalling the land during Christmas seven years past. President Hoover backs RFC relief while an Army of 41200 hunger marchers returns from Washington. A youthful Hitler proclaims plans to seize control of Germany as concerns grow over Manchuria. Navy’s Akron airship tours New York as throngs observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyynsne
Hoover
RFC
Washington
Hitler
Germany
U.S
Manchuria
Navy
Akron
New York
Lewis Named to Board of Education in Special Meeting
Edward J. Lewis of 89 East Bond Street was appointed to fill the vacancy created by John W. Lambing’s resignation on a special Library Building Board of Education session. He will serve until the first Monday in December 1939. Lewis is a former director who first joined in 1928 to fill an expired term and served about three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Lewis
East Bond Street
Board of Education
Libray
John W. Lambing
Lewis
James W. Campbell
Post Office Extends Christmas Window Hours
Postmaster James P. Sullivan announced extended stamp and parcel post windows at the PC post office. Beginning Saturday December 27 the windows will stay open late to handle holiday mail and parcel post as the rush builds. Extra facilities and personnel will be added. patrons are urged to mail early to avoid post Christmas-delivery delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Sullivan
Dispatch
Sullivan
Mai
PRR Trains Run in Two Sections for Holiday Traffic
Trains No. 580 and 581 of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Erie Railroad are operating in two sections during the holiday season to handle heavy mail and passenger traffic. No. 581 westbound runs in two sections daily until December 24 with a Monday exception. No. 580 eastbound also runs in two sections except December 18. Arrival times show the first section at 7 20 a.m. Corry and the second at 7 00 a.m. m. The railroad divisions anticipate record-breaking business ahead of the Cristo season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRR
Erie Hailroad
Cristo
Corryite Analysis of Erie Gravel Scandal Unfolds
United Press reports from Perg Dec 16 detail Arthur Colegrove testimony in the Dauphin county grand jury probe of graft in the Earle administration. He backs prior claims blaming two highway engineers and Margiotti’s alleged influence for contracts while urging secrecy and警 caution. Judge Schaeffer emphasizes oath and state governance integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shepley
United Press
Perg
Arthur Colegrove
Dauphin County Grand Jury
Earle
Erie
Charles J. Margiotti
Colegrove
Grand Jury
House Committee
Democratic House Committee
George H. Marle
Margroth
Shelley
Colegrave
Margiotti
Nations to vote on continental unity in American conference
Lima Peru December 18 delegates from 21 American republics prepared to submit a draft for continental solidarity and lower trade barriers. Mexican and Argentine delegates aided in shaping a milder front against armed aggression and foreign cultural influence, softer than Hull’s original draft. A murder charge was filed in Beaver Pennsylvania against Louis Toanto for the death of Anthony Spitale, a Rochester taxi driver, in a March slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Fer
United Statén
Americas
Scretary
Cordell Hull
Beaver
Louis Toanto
Rochester
Anthony Spitale
Whege
Four jailed in kidnapping and robbery of state trooper
In Lebanon on December 18, Coy Russell aged 20 of Houston Texas David Cross 29 near Franklin Pa Marie Day 25 Hatfield Ashland Ky and Naomi ages 25 Steel Mn pleaded guilty to kidnapping State Highway Patrolman Parl er W Powell and armed robbery. They received five to 80 years for kidnapping and 10 to 25 years for robbery Judge Charles B Dechant ordered the men to serve sentences consecutively while the women may be served concurrently. Corporal Powell was abducted after questioning the fault of song following an automobile collision and was released unharmed hours later.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lebanon
Parler W. Powell
Charles B. Dechayt
Common Pleas
Coy Russell
Houston
Tex
David Cross
Near
Franklin
Marie, Day
Sling Hatfield
Ashland
Naomi Ages
Steel
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Marysville Women's Reformatory
Dechant
Powell
le Wee
Tanah Frye
Skating Rink Flooding Planned as Winter Sets In
J Sheen of the Industrious Bear Greek district announces the skating rink at Bear Greek will be flooded tomorrow and skating expected through Christmas recess for schools and others. He noted assistance will be needed tomorrow to complete excavation work at the rink site and urged young men to report at the rink at 9 o clock to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sheen
Corry Seals Christmas Seal Drive Passes 500000 Goal
Subscriptions for the 1928 Christmas Seal sale sponsored by the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association are still being received. Miss Eva Kepler, school nurse and chairwoman of the local sale, announced Corry has exceeded its 500000 goal. An active group including Mrs. George Patterson Sr and Blue Jay Club students aided by the Tri HI Y club led drives at Junior High and Senior High, with many others helping. The drive progressed splendidly and residents’ response rewarded the committees’ efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County Health and Tubercutosis Association
Eva Kepler
Chisirman
Corry
Cory
Shoemaker Accepts Post at Crafton Club Near Pittsburgh
Dick Shoemaker, pro at Titusville Country Club since 1934, has accepted a similar post at Charlets Valley County Club of Crafton near Pittsburgh. Chosen from nearly 40 applicants, Shoemaker is a well known figure in golf and has competed in major tours. Two years ago he joined Tony Joy on a 15000 mile Grapeftult Circuit tour, with strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Shoemaker
Titusville Country Club
Crafton
Pittsburgh
Shoemaker
Hiro
Ery
Tony Joy
Granges Seek Milk Control Law Overhaul in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Grange adjourned its 66th annual convention after approving resolutions challenging current dairy inspection laws and urging changes. They call for centralizing administration under the state department of agriculture, replacing overlap among health and milk control boards. Kenzie S. Bagshaw was installed as state master, succeeding J. A. Boak, with Isaac 5. Gross reelected overseer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania State Grange
State Department of Health
Ikewise
Kenzie S. Bagshaw
Hollidaysburg
State Department of Agriculture
Milk Control Board
Department of Agriculture
Colonial Theater Fire Burns Farrell Pa Theater
Fire destroyed the Colonial theater in Farrell Pa early today in a blaze described as the city's most spectacular in five years. Loss is estimated at 13000 dollars and the fire, of undetermined origin, gave headway before discovery. Firefighters confined the flames to the theater and nearby structures were spared. Separately, Harrisburg approved Johnstown plans to spend 65464 dollars to strengthen the Prospect viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Loos
Ming
Harrisburg
Piihfe Utility Commission
Johnstown
Aged Resident Struck By Lone Bandit in Local Assault
Sheriff Roy Coalwick Deputy Len Pelarsan and Curry police aided by Chief John Flanigan pursued a single bandit after an elderly man was beaten in a yard. The victim, Cal e, was found unconscious and later improved after hospital care. The assault occurred near Black ville and a bank bag with checks was stolen from the Smile Cale Company. The suspect, 26, red hair, gray overcoat, pale face, fled in a 1937 Chickan home site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Coalwick
Len Pelarsan
Chautaniin
Blackville
Ashville
Smith-Cule Company
The
Chauwick
John Flanigan
Foyal
Cale Hin
Ollack
Cule
Smile Cale
Cary Fed
Automanite
Cale
Jamestown
Chickan
Etting Case Nearing Close
The jury weighs closing arguments as Martin Shyder faces verdict on the shooting of Myrl Alderman, Etting’s husband, amid sensational testimony and Obscure testimony about a remarkable social circle and dramatic courtroom moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson
Dee
Bath
Tyne
Martin Shyder
Myrl Alderman
Miss Etting
James Inaugural to Draw 10000 Supporters in Harrisburg
Upwards of 19,000 members of the Pennsylvania Young Republican Club will march past the reviewing stand at Governor elect Arthur H. James’s inaugural in Harrisburg on January 17. George Walker, state treasurer and marshal of the junior contingent, announced the detail today.
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Harrisburg
Dee
Pennsylvania Young Republican Clube
Arthur H. James
George Walker
Pirates Acquire Fay Mueller in Trade
Pittsburgh announces the acquisition of catcher Fay Mueller from Boston in exchange for catcher Al Todd, outfielder Johnny Dickshot, and an undisclosed cash sum.
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Bucs
Mueller
United Press Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball Club
Fay Mueller
Boston
al Todd
Johnny Dickshot
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