Local notices mix tax, traffic, and police activity in Corry region
A crowded regional update reports tax office outreach, traffic violations, and warrants issued for Norman Levis of Elgin. It notes a state property tax visit at the Municipal building, a 13 year old parole case, a death notice for Harry Klink, and police actions involving dogs. Also covered are identification certificates for aliens, Bendix Aviation profits, Lincoln Day dinner plans, and Harleys founder Walter Davidson’s Milwaukee milestone.
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Norman Levis
Elgin
Police Department
Adivistable
Erie
Engineer John D. Hahn Died In Creek Wreck
The body of John D. Hahn aged about 65 of Old City was recovered from seven feet of water in Smokes Creek after a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Lackawanna. Hahn, an engineer on the Pittsburgh Flyer, was found beneath the tender. Jacob W. Mast, 53, also of Old City, was dead on arrival at hospital. Hahn survived by his wife Margaree Harrington Hahn and two sons, with funeral plans set for Wednesday at the family home.
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Buffalo
John D. Hahn
Old City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh Flyer
Lackawanna
Hahn
Smokes Creek
Warsaw Avenue
Erie County
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
Mast
City
Grant Husted
Muargere Harrington Hahn
John
Akron
Omo
Pred
Hawaii
Frank Rabin
Oi Guy
L. B. Shyet
Ohio
G. B. Jackson
Cuyahoga Falls
Oi City
Ovenider Chapel
Pinmer Road
Hinson Heights
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Philadelphia District
City officials called the blaze the worst since the Broad Street Station fire of 1923. Four buildings burned and 43 damaged as fire spread quickly. About 200 people treated at the scene and eleven hospitalized, including a fireman with a broken back and crushed chest. Chief William Cowden called it the worst five he had ever experienced.
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Page Gun
Guy E. Parsons
Broad Street
Willlam Cowden
Judge Ralph Smith Emerges as Likely Governor Candidate
Harrisburg February report notes Pittsburgh judge Ralph H. Smith rises as a possible Democratic gubernatorial nominee with backing from U S Senator Joseph F Gutey. Gutey calls Smith the strangest candidate in the state while Smith says he has no comment as party leaders plan a meeting in Harrisburg.
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Fez
Harrisburg
Ralph H. Smith
Pittsburgh
Gandiday
U. S
Subec
Guiley
Marrisburg
End Probe Into Death of Child in Spring Creek Fire
An investigation led by Shevity Wilbun Stuart into the fatal fire at the home near Spring Creek concluded the blaze was arson. Police believe Michael Grexo Jr. was asleep in bed when the incident began after Sundsay sight. The youth died after being treated at Garry Hospital last Monday morning.
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Warrin
Fev
Shevity Wilbun Stuart
Michael Grexo, Jr
Spring Creek
Redi Dental
Teachers Will Ration Sugar After War Time Order
Washington orders nationwide sugar rationing with public school teachers in charge of registration. About three quarters of a pound per person allotted. Printing ration books for 130 million will link stamps to weekly purchases. Books issued after a nine day period, with 28 numbered stamps for each week.
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Washington
America
Suit Seeks 55000 For Injured Girl In Bradford
Clarence I Michele and his 14 year old daughter Edith sue Erie Railroad in Pedersboro New York City for 55000 medical bills and 50000 for loss of leg after a freight car incident near the Erie yards on Armistice Day 1941. The girl was returning from school when struck. Edith Kitchell seeks damages for medical costs and disability.
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Bradford
Clarence I. Lichell
Edith
Pederscour
New York City
Erie Railroad
MY. Kitchell
Thirteen Held for Trials in Chautauqua Mayville
A grand jury returned 18 indictments against eight persons in Jamestown and Mayville. David Howe, 93, Jamestown, faced multiple counts of burglary larceny and weapons charges tied to breaks at Bisco Ice Cream plant. Santo Sapienza, 26, Fredonia, linked to a greenhouse theft. Other indictments named Paul Carlin Jamestown for petty larceny and assorted charges, Frances Rexan for second degree grand larceny, John Lindquist for misappropriation losses, William Worth for burglary, and William Rich of Dunkirk for abandonment. No-bill entered in Rich case.
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Davidt Howe
Jamestown
Tw Bisco Ice Cream Company
LA East
Third Street
Santo Sapienza
Fredonis
Paul
County Authors AMR Raid Alarm Box Plan
County officials authorize installation of an alarm box to warn of approaching enemy planes. After a series of meetings, commissioners approve funding up to 3001 dollars for expenses and direct Chief A Raid Warden Captain Harry Douglas to proceed immediately with installation of the device.
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Ers
Eeu
Harry Douglas
Donglie
Two Men Freed After Kane Holdups Commutations
Governor James granted commutations of sentences to two men tied to Kane hold up cases. Joseph Scully and Pan McGallien, once part of a four man gang that robbed the Cleer Inn and Hamlet Hamford Inn, had sentences shortened and become eligible for pardons. Nine pardons were signed, with Scully among those released after a prior hospital restraint and police capture near Wetmore.
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Kanu
Cleer Long
Scully
Ons
Wetmore
John Mullaney
Sigs
Amet
Apevia Prise Hothrop
H .McCallion
Hamfold Inn
Esc
Stokns Onburg
Bus Travel Gains Noted Amid Tire Rationing and Auto Shutdowns
Rationing of tires and halted new car sales boost bus travel. A single operator with three Ridgyay services reports a 45 percent rise in passenger numbers since January 1. Railroads also note higher passenger traffic as the period proceeds.
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Hidgway
Farm Taken for War Plant Leads Farmer to Suicide
Meadville Pa February 8 Smith J Armour II whose fort in Green Wood township Crawford county had been taken over by the government as part of a munition plant site shot and killed himself Saturday night. Coroner Luther J King reports the farmer was grieving over the prospect of leaving the farm where he and his parents lived. Half the family’s possessions had already been moved to another farm bought by a son.
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Meadville
Smith J. Armour
Greenwood Township
Crawford County
Luther J. King
Armour
Urge teeth in law to cover thefts of tires
Harrisburg February 9. The Pennsylvania Motor Federation and affiliated clubs urge special session action to amend laws to stiffen penalties for larceny of tires. They warn that tire thefts endanger property and life and demand serial number provisions for enforcement.
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Penn‘a Motor Federation
Penn‘a
Harrisburg
Lu Slusa
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvan Motor Federation
Netter Gant
Arthur Hydames
Legislatwe
Phe Feders- Hon
R. B. Maxwell
Warren Accepts Guard Recruits
In Warren a platoon organized by Lt. Arthur F. Dickinson seeks a few more volunteers for the Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps drill night Monday. Captain Leroy V. Greens says the corps is near maximum strength statewide while most mobilized after Pearl Harbor have resumed civilian life.
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Warren
Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps
Nations Guard
Leroy V. Greens
Harrisburg
Arthur F. Dickinson
Groene Sali
Auto accident injuries cited at Ol City hospital
Miss Helen Ginkel aged 23 of Fryburg is listed as a patient in Ol City hospital after an automobile accident Saturday afternoon. She suffered facial and leg abrasions and bruises with injuries described as not serious. Ray Powers of 34 West Bond Street is noted in the local ad listing.
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Helen Ginkel
Fryburg
Ol City
Hogs and Cattle Prices in Buffalo Market Report
Buffalo market notes show hogs active with bulk good and choice 190-240 lbs averaging 200-210 got 18.50, some 270-300 butchers 14.78. Cattle salable 700 with Canadians. generally 25 cents over prior quotes, steer prices around 11.50-14.25, short-feds 11.50-12.50, cow and canner ranges 5.90-7.10. Vealers 15.50. lambs mixed 12.75-13.00. Pittsburgh Produce reports slower demand for apples and potatoes with varied regional quotes.
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Buffalo
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