Paracar Parity and Fire Department Progress in Town
A jumble of local notices reports a shift in Parity Lawcom at the Sheffield and Warren stores and a new ladder truck placed in service by the fire department. Police search for missing 14 year old Arthur Bacon and quarantines for Beverly Vanderhoot and Betty Vanderhoot are noted along with railcar traffic figures and a Bell Aircraft Corp profit rise. A Pennsylvania Electric Company plan allows employee bond purchases, while Navy recruitment changes and early 1942 federal spending debates ripple through the week.
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Corry
Warren Times-Mirror
Court Refuses Erie Offer for Bank Building
Judge Mace Kitts rejects Erie bid to confirm sale of the Second National Bank building to Harbor Emerman for 88500. The court also refuses to confirm a prior 7000 offer from Emerman for the Genmer building at 1th and Parade streets. With no confirmation, the dividend depositors of the Second National Bank is postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Genmer
Bane
Tudge Kitts
John Speeder
Emerman
Sn Guchanger
North East Woman Leaves 42000 Estate
Harriett Loomis of North East died January leaving 42000 to be placed in trust for her mother Ida Loomis. The First Presbyterian Church North East and Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio each receive 1000. Minnie Schundich of Erie died January 21 leaving 99000. Luther Memorial Church to receive 200 and 1900 distributed among six nieces and nephews with remainder to niece Mrs Ethel Gilman.
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Erie
Office of Register of Wills
Ralph B. Medord
Harriett Loomis
North East
Ida E. Loomis
First Presbyterian Church
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Minnie S. Schundich
Luther Memorial Church
Ethel Gilman
Iwo Tipsy Drivers Arrested at Erie
Two individuals were arrested on charges of drunken driving in Erie on February 6. Rolard Purcell, 4, of 220 West 5th Street and Raymond Swanson, 38, of 919 Peach Street, faced charges after a collision at 6th and Parade. Officer Ralph Owen took Swanson into custody at 6th and Holland while he allegedly sped. Hearings are pending before Alderman W. M. Sobabacker.
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Uri
Quer
Rolard Purcell
West Sth
Raymond Swanson
Preach Street
Joseph Kivlbasinski
East 5Th Street
Food to Be Plentiful But Different As Result of War
War era forecasts from a Dept of Agriculture official outline how food supply will shift. Expect substitutions, more soybeans and peanuts, palm and coconut shortages, and greater use of glass or cardboard packaging. Livestock and fats push aims rise. prices kept in check by price controls.
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Trenty
Department of Agriculture
Udder
Dolsig
Qucer
Pish Ont Wildlife Service of the Interior Department
Inter
Torestall
Stich
Wickard
Comy
Oly Glerke
Goth
Rohmery
Sie Finind
Andy Blank
Hlapifloe
City of
Corry
Rejeeb Ang
Don D. Williams
Ity
Teibof
Storm disrupts Bell Tel lines in Oil City district
Heavy snow last Wednesday night knocked out Bell Telephone Company lines in Oil City and surrounding areas. Extra crews were sent from several communities to repair the damage. Oil City to Pittsburgh, Erie and other points reported affected, while Oil City to Warren, Clarion, Knox, and Franklin remained operating Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Bell Telephone Company
Iol
Plitshugh
Erie
Warren
Clarion
Tinnesta
Knox
Franklin
Man in Wattsburg Regrets Military Duty as He Fights Polio
Leon Taylor of Wattsburg, invalid and bed-ridden for twelve years, is described as slowly turning to stone due to a mysterious illness. Doctors say his condition has progressed, leaving him unable to move or turn his head. He lies in a special bed with mirrors so he can view the countryside from his room. He asks if he can register to serve his country, though he knows he cannot perform any duty.
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Brie
Leon ‘Tayior
Wattsburg
Ila
Taylor
Thirteen year old nabbed in city car ransacking
A thirteen year old from Pourth Ward is believed to have solved a wave of car ransackings in the city after being caught in the act near the Aero Supply Manufacturing Company on West Main street. Three plant workers alerted guard Ernest Allen, who chased and helped police capture the youth. He confessed to stealing a holstered harmonica and rifling cars in the State Armory area and at the Mecusker residence on Second avenue. Patrolman William Swan took him to Magistrate B Porter for Saturday hearing as authorities investigate possible further thefts connected to the boy.
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Pottos
Pourth Ward
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
West Main Street
Ernest Allen
Allen
Bboy
Second Avenue
Fairview Street
William Swan
Aero Supply Police Department
B. Porter
Tacel
Statue of Liberty and US National Park System
A fragmented quiz page notes answers about the Statue of Liberty being made in France and now part of the US National Park System. It lists answers for questions including William E. Whitwell, Ste. a. Tree, David Farragut, pro tempore, New moon, and Friedrich Ebert, among others.
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France
U. S. Nations
Gol
William E. Witehell
Ste. A. Tree
David Farragut
New Moon
Wig
True
Friedrich Ebert
Promoter Admits Guilty in Hale Million Fraud Case
Chicago police say a promoter pleaded guilty to leading a scheme that lured investors with promised profits of 4, 20 and 100 percent, tied to a 27 million syndicate secretly backed by Bernard Baruch. Abraham, 52, a former House executive, surrendered with $30 in his pocket and said he was ready to face the music while officials cite losses around 1.5? million as part of the Hale fraud case.
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Chicago
Systo
Hulle
Bernard Baruch
Vertion
Thompson Wall
Thompson Avid Abratian
Baruchy
Itor
Abraham
Ikinship
Produce Markets Report From Pittsburgh and Buffalo
Pittsburgh market reports moderate demand with apples and russet varieties listed for multiple states and growers. Buffalo livestock prices show hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep trading with mixed but overall firm tendencies. reports include fat hogs 180-220 lbs and calves strong to 60 cents higher.
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Pittsburgh
Fitisburgh
Erates Virginia
Staymans
West Virginia
Patuines
Maine Chippewas
Katahdins
Penna
Russell Rurals
Tate Russel Burbanks
Russet Ruris
Craves
Florida Bliss Triumphs
Buffalo
N. Yi
Steaely
Unclear Season Signs Boost For Wells led Squad
The piece outlines a season buildup with coach Wells handling a young squad that posted a seven game win streak. It notes players like Ward and Benson contributing and mentions upcoming games and possible funding changes.
Gun Cl evi Archiery Revival Interest Tueddas Seize
A garbled note notes revival of a local archery group and a related event on a Tuesday. It mentions a historical figure and a spurred interest in archery, with unclear details about locations or organizers.
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Win Audvices
Renly
Tormay Scholton
Ipestore
Lawcom
Sheffield
Minnager
Scholten
Huls City
Charles Schultz
Essex Street
Hudson Wi
Arthur Bacon
Lemon
West Church Streets
William King
Olean
Concord School
Beverly Ann Vanderhoot
Betty Jean
Hatch Street
Association of American Railcaids
Rudolph Silvis
Leon Brown
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Harnak
Union City
James Bengal
James Mosher
Mosher
Mink
Miles B. ‘Kitts
Tuity
Anlieges
Naval Reserve Officers
vesterAng
Naval Aviation Estiets
Alex “Brokas
Mesdville
Jack Corey
Conneautville
Joseph W. Findley
Federal Reserve Board Today
Pennsylvania Electric Company
United States
Wight
Herman Allen
Washington, Pub
Asm Auutter
Tuet
Wienee
Bell Toll
Leon Taylor
Lowville
Raymond Mfg. Co
Boy
Aero Supply
Pleasant
E. Main Street
Concord Street
C. C
Cassett
E. South Street
Granford Mr. Woods
A. J. Alkens Motor Sales
First Avenue
Buick
Gerling
Montgomery Ward
West Washington
Alvin G
Bennink
Clymer
Vahidas
Thompson
Mary Olds
Ward
Park Place
Clarion County
Earl J. Messenger
Columbus
Dial
Powell
National Buf Pt Corry
Walter I Seoli
Alka
Denier St
Png
A. Stennett
W. Wayne St
West Congress Street
Privile Bath
Boi" Ws
Meedville
West Bend Streets
Ray Powers
Lanmbing
Spencer's Cash Mills
Doand's Hardware
W. Main St
Mele
Turben
Ato
Maple Ave
Washington
Ren
Main
Thenun
West Main
Tony Renelle
Wear
Washington St
Canada
Bridestone
Fronz
Franz
Whites ‘Rosales
Premim Onorkss
Newey Trenaium Martes
Dui
Spa Boner Medina Mediume
Browne Dale Penet Peers
Associated Press
New York
Leatimna
Pos
American
Beildehem Steel
Bendix
Avistion
Boetage
Alilavn
Columbia Gas
Chrysler
Cubliss-Wrindl
General Eleetric
General Motors
Kenmecalis
Montgomery, Ward
National Buroult
National Dairy
New Fork Cental
Northern Parag
Paramount &Penna RR
Pennsy Radio Bocony Vacuum
Standard Oil Grill
Standard OW
Studebaker
Texag
Westinghouse Electric
Woolworth
Peeten
Vourpelown
S&t
Our
Avro Bumpy A
Arkawans Nat Gas A
Aines Bervica
Hare
Enid
Albion Ag
Sowrt
Jay Trom
Wells
Tve
Bob Herit
Sun
Pie Detaott Failury
Usk Vason
Wma
al Benson
Squayvish
Rick
Aes Peak
Old v George
Tueddas Dory
Sezeatell
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