Winter Storm Grips Western Pennsylvania
Predictions of a severe February winter proved accurate as snow blanketed western Pennsylvania and temperatures fell to nearly 19 degrees below freezing. Pittsburgh recorded 13 degrees above zero and motorists faced dangerous driving conditions. At least one fatal accident occurred when Ben Bregile, 50, was killed leaping from a skidding truck, with multiple sledding injuries reported including 6 year old Willan Pigballa of Duquesne.
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Januay
Pennsylvan
Pittseurom
Swane
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Tari
State Highway Patrol
Pittsbimgi Motor Club
Ben Bregile
Pittabungh
Willan Pigballa
Duquesne
WPA Labor in State Work Accelerates Pennsylvania Projects
Secretary Ralph M. Fashore announced WPA funded relief labor in Pennsylvania through the Works Progress Administration. Over 1,300 workers are employed on department projects including factory inspections and cost of living studies in five cities. About $1.25 million has been spent to date with $500,000 more allocated through May 31, 1937.
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Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Department
Radiator Romeo Seeks Girl Friend’s Answer in Bold Bet
Harold Hulen, 30 year old singer and Amusements Director, endures a third day of a public love siege in Excelsior Springs. He chained himself with a 80 pound ball and chain, padlocked a wrist link, and placed a radiator inside Florence Hurlbut’s apartment lobby. A lawyer may be consulted after attempts to remove the ball and chain. Miss Hurlbut vows no kiss tonight despite earlier protestations. Her aunt manages the apartment house as the public spectacle continues.
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United Press Excelsior
Miss Hurlbut
Haley
Huley
M’s. Hurlbut
Hulen
Leah
Hhuilen
Thieves Loot 21 Garages and Cars in Kane
Police report a sweeping series of break-ins across Kane involving 21 garages and cars. A 1 year old boy, named Robert Bolster, was linked to multiple thefts and found at a hideout camp with a pistol and gear. The raids have pushed losses toward $500 as suspects used tools to smash windows during the incidents.
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Run Kane
Unites Press
Kane
Erb
Erich
Robert Bolster
James City
Paul Engle
Dayton Farnsworth
Brie
Fey
P. W. McKenna
Themsdr
Huge building plan may develop in area
Several hundred thousand dollars worth of construction in the Erie region was blocked yesterday after the Supreme Court reversed its year old ruling and upheld the general state authority act. Edinboro State Teachers College could have gained improvements costing about 800,000, with smaller sums for nearby state institutes. Harrisburg observers say the $4.88 billion public works fund for capital projects may now be exhausted, possibly delaying the plan this year.
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Erie
Supreme Court
PWA
Appramé
General State Authority
Edinboro State Teschets College
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Trio Arrested for Church Fund Fraud in Oil City
Three suspects, Willard J. Morris 9A, Charlotte M. Humes alias Lu isle Hudson 26, all of Akron, were arrested on Seneca Street near the Erie crossing. Police say they raised funds for St Venantius church in Rouseville without church approval. A printing outfit and donation cards bearing Rev David Hartnett signature were seized. $280 was found on them at headquarters.
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OM Oipy
Seneca Street
Erie
Willard J. Morris
Bawrey Street
Akron
Charlotte M. Humes
Luisle Hudson
St. Venantius
Rouseville
Rev. Dav'd Hartnett
Corry Liquor Store Sales Dip in 2034 Report
The Corry liquor store saw sales fall to 74,387 from 76,088 the prior year as reported by the Liquor Control Board of Pennsylvania. No breakdown by month or daily averages was published and store managers did not provide further information. Earlier years show 1984 sales at 63,275.
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Corry
Liquor Centrol Board of Pennsylvania
Liquor Conttol Board
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FHS Trimmings
Relief Rolls
Harold Hulen and
Florence Hurlbut
Honest
Oxydol
Jove
Shawn
Helen
Harold
Ana
Oil City
Thp
Ilegally
Mary Borchardt
Howard
Lancaster
Dr. Fleree
Br. Pierce
Clinica Horio
Ena
Dodge
Chris Christensen
America
Riymouth
Mew
Pew Truck
Weed Car
Automolepee Anuibct
Je Bert
Toon Et Pomible
Fotbes
Magasion
Alice Hughes
Alice Hugh
Forthandite
Calamait
Heart
Wiens
Doge
Chivaler Corporation
Enrica
Manaus
Desa
Chrysler Corporation
Detroit
Michi
C. Christensen Motors
N. Center St
Corry, Pa
Loblaw’s Nan
Cenran LeServe Groceterias 49E
Center
Cherry Valley
Citizens National Bank
Citizens Bank
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