Millcreek seeks deputy constable amid rising township workload
A petition filed in court seeks appointment of a deputy constable for Millcreek Township to ease workload on elected constable Robert Kern. Supervisor Rossiter Williams recommended Higon Wheeler for the post, pending court approval, as workload increases. Other items note a sentence adjustment for Ben Kaufman to serve at Allegheny County Workhouse and state banking resources reaching $7.61 billion by year end 1955. The Borough of Pionesta marks its centennial with plans for a pageant and carnival, while Harding School reports a disruptive dog incident leading to police involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sameth
Rossiter
Howy Ton
Millereek Township
Robert ©. Kern
Millereek
Kereaid
Higon Wheeler
Ben Kaufman
Erie
Allegheny County
Western
Kaufmin
Elmer L. Ryans
Falisman
Jij
Harrisburg
Asa
Robert J. Myers Jr
Corry area obituaries and local notices page
Corry area residents were reported dead including John Meskauskes a former Corry resident who had lived in Norwalk since 1940 and died at age 4 The report also notes a Lithuanian origin service history and multiple family connections in Forest County and Corry area. Funeral plans for other local figures and community notices follow including prize draws door prizes and a missing wallet report Police and accident items recount a west Ellicott man’s crash near his home with charges of reckless driving A junk-dealer case was dropped by the district attorney A West Smith street resident received door unlocking aid from police A high school talent event at Union City Area High School features Corry area students with proceeds benefiting Music Parents Association Weather notes flag a snowstorm with a low of 26 degrees and prior day high of 38 Hospital releases report minor injuries from local accidents Harborcreek Township fire damages a home but no injuries reported A Corry Boy Beauty exhibit ties into Scout Week with camping arts display in a local office window
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meskauskes
Corry
Norwalk
State Highway Department
United States
Lithuania
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc
Forest
Greene Township
Gollnza
Ofter
Clarion-Forest County Inc
Henry Butcher
Foster Grilling Co
Jack
Son Center
Forest —Trail
Hickory ‘Township
Beaver Run
Warren Forest County Line
Foster Grading , Co
Jackson Center
Corry ‘Area
Union City Area High School
Pat Meerdink
Marlene McIntyre
Crale Sewatead
Carmen Merrit
Music Parents Association
Union City
Waterford
Wattsburg
Edinboro
Cambridge Springs
Two B 47 Bombers Crashes Kill Ten Airmen
Associated Press report says two B 47 jet bombers based in Kansas crashed during air training missions. Ten airmen died in the incidents with most fatalities at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, and a second crash near Westmoreland, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas
Air Force
Elaworth Air Force Base
Rapid City
Forbes Air Base
Topeka
Kari
Westmoreland
Kan
Smoky
HM Air Force Base
Sulina
Erie Sewage Plant Expansion Plans Start Soon
ERIE nearly 9 million dollar addition to the sewage disposal plant will begin operations in six weeks if weather permits. First test late February behind the Soldiers and Sailors Home. Opening marks end of wholesale pollution and launches cleanup efforts with industry to follow, while bond funds were redirected to a new sludge digestion process. James Harvey of the Sanitary Waters bureau pledges tough enforcement if pollution persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
Bower Authority
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
Nell Mctaughlin
Erle
Bay Find
James Harvey
State Sanitary Waters Bureau
News Notes Of Clymer Vicinity
Community notices from Clymer and surrounding area describe Mission Band meetings, sewing sessions for Frances Willard Day observances, and charitable activities. Several residents attend events in Syracuse Albany Jamestown and Jam City while others visit relatives or host guests.
Western Women’s Federation of Clubs Meeting Notes
Mrs Lillian Schermerhorn and Mrs Minnie Ten hosted a club session with president Mrs Carol Sampton presiding. Members approved 5 toward the student town fund and discussed cashing their band to invest. Gertrude Damcott read Treasury of American Folklore. twelve members answered roll call with tall tales. lunch served. Next meeting set for March 6 at Mrs Helen Duink’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Schermerhorn
Minnie
Carol Sampton
Western Women’s Federation of Clubs
Gertrude Damcott
Helen Duink
Old Ford Auto to Run Again During Speed Weeks
Daytona Beach Florida hosts a return run of the 1904 Ford Model A known as the 999. Curator William Distin of the Henry Ford Museum says the aged car has been overhauled and is in running condition. Mechanic Kenneth Schwartz will demonstrate the vehicle during Speed Weeks from tomorrow through February 26, with the 1904 run previously timed at 39.5 seconds for a measured mile on Lake St. Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Auto
Associated Press
Daytona Beach
Fla
Henry Ford
William Distin
Henry Ford Museum
Kenneth Schwartz
Lake St. Clair
New Baltimore
Mich
Mother Rescues 2 Sons From Icy Lake
In Kinnelon New Jersey a pregnant mother Mrs Charles G Klein heard children warning and dove into Fayson Lake to save her two sons Richard 4 and Robert 2 from icy waters. Neighbors aided and both boys were revived and taken to Chilton Memorial Hospital Pompton Plains. Robert remained in guarded condition. Richard could sit up and talk to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnelon I
Fayson Lake
Richard
Robert
Charles G. Klein
Chilton Memorial Hospital
Pompton Plains
Talle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pennsylvania
Bureau of the Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
Pionesta
Presbyterian Church
Harding School
Lou Rossin
Franklin Street
Harry Rosin
South Bend
Ind
Mary Tutt
East Pleasant Street
Leo al
South Center Street
John Nelson
Spring Creek
Nelson
West Pleasant Street
West Ellicott
Walter J. Clark
Eliott
A. E. Harry Johnson
Elliott
Elmer Widlund
Harry Baumgarten
Titusville
P. Richard Thomas
Baumgarten
Bigby
Noile
Herbert Mook
West Smith Street
Corry Memorial Hospital
Richard Earls
Fhrat Avenue
Francis Sammons
Richard Sosmatine
Harborcreek Township
East Lake Road
Harborcreek
Rosmaine
Corry-Jamestown
VFW
VEW Club
Clymer
Abbe Reformed
Frances Willard Dry
Mabel Dallas
Russell Johnson
Sarah Gifford
James Bensink
Fred Damcott
Frances Willard
Bessie Wiggers
James Gravink
Gilbert ‘Ton
John Tenhuckel
B. J. Hoffman
Dallas
John Leglers
Fred Dampott
Clifford Schrens
Nettle Rhe
Bergen
Gilbert Ton
Epworth
Jamesown
Union Rescue Missions
Jamestown
Albany
Edward ‘Ton
Albany Veterans Hospital
George Christenson
Jule
Albert Smoth
Orlando
Flas
Gordon Newhou
Nd Sons
Buffalo
Alfred Newhouse
John Habink
Dicky
Henry Habink
Kitren Gronberg
Findley Lake
Matleson
Benn Smith
Marilyn Meyerini
Oil City
Kenneth Hollings- Worth
Linda Ruth
Raymond Kniphussen
White Plains
Clayton Dunn
Ladies Mission and Ald Society
Ye Abbe Reformed Church
Veterans Hospital
Leon Warnshius
John Legters
Saul
David
Gilbertson
Twentieth Century Club
Barber Shears
North Center ST
Corry, PA
DIAL
Biv
Center St
Folks
Louise and
Bill
W. F. Rickers
Ontr
NORGE
Ase
Roberts
Ringo
Wotrlisten
Evening News
Roberts Furniture & Appliances
Columbus
Meadville
Mendii Frankl Warts Oll
Corry Titus
Hogs
Ey of
Elmo
Cort Call
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