Plan Surprise Air Raid Drill In Next Eight Days
Erie defense officials warned of a surprise air raid drill to be held within eight days. A Monday night simulated test outlined actions by police fire and medical teams and included a mock bombing at the Lawrence Hotel with evacuations and emergency hospital routing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Lawrence Hotel
James R. Smith
Defense
Lawrence Scully
Wie
Pic
State Defense
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brieltes
Mrs Sophia Johnson Died At Home At Ninety
Mrs Sophia Johnson died suddenly at the home of her son Oscar Johnson 598 West Church street at age ninety. Born in Sweden in 1852 she came to America in 1882 and married Alfred Johnson the following year who died about thirty years ago. Survived by son Oscar Johnson a daughter who died in infancy three granddaughters Edna Ruth Johnson and Mrs Russell Clark of Corry and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Fischer Hill Ladies Aid and kept informed on current events. The body will be moved to the safe name Thursday morning for calling and services are set at Brecker Keating chapel Saturday at one o clock in the afternoon.
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Sopa Jolson
Tuertey
Oscar Johnson
West
Chureh Street
John
Sweden
Dansary
America
Alfred Johnson
Titusville
Edna
Ruth Johnson
Russell Clark
Corry
Johnson
Fusber-Hill
Brecker-Keating
Game Commission Acquires Centre County Barrens Land
The Pennsylvania Game Commission added a 500 acre tract in Centre County known as the Barrens to the state's protected hunting lands. Located four miles northwest of State College, the area will be opened to public hunting with refuges set aside. The purchase raises total state game land to 717,712 acres in 61 counties.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Barrens
Centre
State College
Theodore David Boal
Scotia
Carnegie
Boot
Ory
Jeetle
Pennsylvania State College
Iit
Bar Patients Barred From Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital
Erie County commissioners decided to bar out of town patients from the Erie County Tuberculosis hospital to reduce waiting lists and protect local residents. The move follows a case involving a Pa resident behind on payments admitted for groper care, with threats of legal action if debts are not honored. In other news, Grove City High School mourns as former student Robert Haupt is listed missing in action while serving with the Navy. he is among several local relatives noted in the War Department notice.
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Erte
Erie County
Ere County
Hes Beer
Pater
Groper Care
Uneler
Grove City
Grove City High School
Robert Lawrence Maupt
United States Navy
Helen Camden
Cleveland
Ieess
Belle Moore
War Department
Young Haupt
Jack Hull
Seaman
George Rees
Maying
Grive City
Fire destroys Methodist church in Little Valley
The Methodist church in Little Valley suffered a 65000 loss after a three hour fire late Monday. Firefighters arrived after 9 20 pm as flames spread through walls and interior. Water and smoke damaged rear parlors and a 9000 Schlickey organ was destroyed. worship preparations were underway for Christmas exercises.
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Little Valley
Vilage
Wis
Richard Merow
Grant J.mottern
Floyd J. Davis
Probe of Cusimano's Operations Continues
Warren Pa December 23 Chief of Police George Haein postponed a plan to have Jamestown officers and victims view the youth in his jail cell for identification. District Attorney Joseph Goldstein is home with pneumonia and cannot meet. Cusimano remains in county jail recovering from a thigh wound. The youth, now under arrest, feels relief from fear after the hold up in Jamestown.
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Warren
George Haein
Jamestown
Anthony Cusimano
Joseph Goldstein
Mush
Ridgway Doctor Is Found Dead
Ridgway Pennsylvania Dr Samuel G Logan, a prominent Ridgway musician, was found dead in his apartment on Monday. Police say the cause appears to be heart failure and that he may have died several hours before discovery after neighbors heard no radio from the second floor apartment and summoned Dr J Rutherford.
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Ridgway
Dee
Br Samuel G Logan
Ridg Way
Hoys
J. Ritherford
Dy Logan
Parment
Br. Rother
Fire hazards being checked in Jamestown
Chief of Police Harry Nelson is conducting a careful examination of amusement venues in Jamestown to prevent fires. Fire Chief Rudolph Swanson and Jamestown police cooperate to safeguard Christmas gatherings and churches. Wires and decorations must be safe and electrical features free of hazards.
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Jamestown
Pavel
Harry Nelson
Boston
Halifax
Uhier Ont
Leniency granted to blackout violator in Kane county
John Teere, a West Side resident, was arraigned by Justice Emile Sterner on a charge of blackout violation and abusive language. He was fined $10 which was suspended. Police reports indicate Teare failed to comply with blackout rules and used abusive language.
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Kane.a
John Teere
West Side
Why
Blackout Vinta
Emile Sterner
Evenine
Teare Wii Felire
Nieces of Cory Man Die at Jamestown
Marie Cues Van Every died at the Wo A Hospital Tuesday at 11 a.m. after a long illness. She leaves her husband Wl Van Every and is mourned by her mother Elly Curtis, uncles Clyne Curtis and George Gorter, and cousins Harry Curtis of Cory, Pa. She was born in Tit.
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Marie Cues van Every
Lafayette Sweet
van Every
Wo A
Elly Curtis
Ciyne Curtis
George Gorter
Ely
Harry Curtis
Cory, Pa
van Beery
Damaged OCR Obituary Notes Local Service and Memorial Aid
Fragmentary obituary fragment references Mrs Eliauntae and Curtis family, Sisters of Charity vows, WWI service, and religious affiliations at SS Peter and Paul. Mentions county government plan to grant 375 toward burial expenses for women serving in the armed forces.
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Vals
Damhiter
Eliauntae
Ie Ure
N. Curtis
SS Peter and Faults Pre Cochial
Sisters of Charity Vows
Buirala
Longs
SS. Peter Wnd
Paul
Amepieda Legion
Altoon
Shis
Wit
Amed
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Sophia Johnson
Uncle Sam's Christmas Tree of Spotlight Bands
Uncle Sam
WLEU
Coca-Cola Company
Cusimano
Games & Toys
Parker Brothers’ Games
Lanston
South Center St
Dial
Mes
Heiman’s
Amy
The
Corry Man
A. M. Litz
N. Center St
A.M. Litz
Corry, Pa
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