Large mix of wartime notes and local notices in Erie area
The issue reports scarlet fever in the region, census and farm data methods for nationwide tracking, juror calls, awards and casualties in the 16th Air Force, and local incidents. It notes oil drilling near Titusville, war bond progress, relief payments in Erie, and community updates including a bus delay accident in Warren and Christmas programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerogram
Aero Supply Mfg
List~ Co
Board of Health
Frank
Judy Jerome
M. Ames
East Congress Street
Fuill
Werleyville
Friction of ice sets truck afire near Dunkirk
Ice caused a fire on a Great Lakes Transportation Company truck carrying a Navy landing boat from North Tonawanda to an undisclosed point. Dunkirk firefighters led by Chief Louis Cieslewicz used a booster stream to stop the blaze before it damaged the boat and limited damage to the truck.
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Dunkirk
Great Lakes Transportation Company
North Tonawanda
Fle Ohlet
Louis Cieslewicz
Cieslewicx
Dunkirk Hose Company No
West Lake Road
Holy Cross College
Ale
Urges Regulation of Milk Price Be Delayed
Harrisburg December 28 The Pennsylvania Post War Planning Commission proposes delaying action on milk price regulation and favors creating a commission to push an aggressive conservation policy. It notes opposition to milk control and cites difficulties in enforcing retail prices and limiting enterprise.
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Weg
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Milk Control Commission
Foul Play Suspected In Warren Man Injuries
Warren December 28 mystery surrounds the injuries to Martin M. Clark who lies unconscious in Warren General Hospital. His body was found on Walnut Street near his home with a severe head wound suggesting a blow. Police believe robbery may have been motive though no valuables were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pat Shanley
Clark
Dillon
Ghark
Push Probe in Erie Shooting
Erie police pressed the probe after Patrolman Theodore G Hoffstetter was shot while surprise burglary suspects fled. Hoffstetter in fair condition at St Vincent's Hospital after a bullet fractured his left shoulder’s upper arm bone. Two suspects held. six others questioned with no light shed yet on the case. Det Roy Mong said several developments arose and the crime would be solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mong
Oscar Reay
Hofstetter
Next Liquor Period Extends Three Weeks in Harrisburg
Harrisburg announces a three week whisky ration period starting January 2020, with civilians to receive a fifth of a gallon. The Liquor Centre Board also cuts allotments for licensees, including gyrooms, from 90 to 40 percent of normal purchases.
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Harrisburg
Liquor Centre Board
Gyrooms
Railroad workers killed at Altoona in separate accidents
Two Pennsylvania Railroad employees died in Altoona yesterday. Brakeman Charles F. Gesterle, 52, was found dead in the yards after likely falling from a string of cars he was riding. Conductor Harry Thomas, 52, on a Pittsburgh Altoona freight, was killed near Gallatin.
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Tyan W. Alderman
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles F. Gesterle
Harry Thomas
Gallftain
Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth
Ad reads an old style dental powder for securing dentures with a confident feel of security and comfort. It promises no gummy or gooey residue and claims to help false teeth stay firmly in place.
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Gny Dene
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Live Rock
Chautauqua County
Mayville
Edna Bennink
Lloyd van der Schaaft
Clymer
Air Force
Gorge O. Hileman
North East
Navy Department
Louis J. Postas
USMCR
Erie
Uine
Jamestown Area
Buffalo
Andrew Hanson
West, Wayne Street
Mary Keppel
East Wayne Street
George Thomas
Paihayun
L. L. Noble
West Smith Street
Shoe Service
National Leather and Shot
Finders’ Association
A.M. Litz
Thhe Corry
Robert Allan Damon
Ruth E. Matteson
Spring Creek
Foster Field
Texas
Poster Field
Btuart ©. Davidson
Washington
Howard C. Devison
Tenth Air Force
Greyhound
Saybrook
Clayton
Stewart
Ridgway
Warren Hostal
Stewfart
Roger O. Barnhart
Corry
Walter 5. DeWitt
Elgin
307Th Infantry
Treasury
Earl. J. Conor
Office of Tense ‘Transportation
Navy
Enle
Robert Lyle Burns
John Waller Wittiame
Park Thomas Janes
Titusville
Rm Kone
Richard Hill
Medina
Northern Ordnance Go
Warren County
Tidioute
Pty Pitt
War Finance Committee
Allegheny County
Erie County
Ajax Tron Works
Maritime Commission
Mex. Howard
Clifton Howard
England
Army ‘Transportation Corps
Army
Signal Corps
West Main Street
Doane
Pennsylvania Telephone
City Park
Park Street
Merle
Salvation Army
Citadel
William Allen
Grove Street
Aero
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Pounds
Paskages
Shamburg
News & Sports Store
Rex Theatre
Dunkirk Dept
Mr. Clarke
Ald
Diarewis
Associated Preas
Al’s Clothes Shop
Al's Clothes Shop
Bernstein Bros
Canter St
Relisig
Ry Cee
Libby
Florida ‘Ranges
California
Celifernia
High Park
Spring Lake
Eanes
Gueen
Ren Ia
Aboz
Ganuine
Haddock
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