Twenty Years Ago Diphtheria Quarantine and Local News
Diphtheria cases under quarantine rise to three in the city with Milton Zalzneck on West Washington Street among the latest infected. A two-vehicle crash at South and Center streets leaves drivers shaken but unharmed. Kerry Motor Club plans an immediate membership campaign to expand its service to motorists. Otto White led Ridgway Keystones to a 52-25 win over Independents, scoring eight field goals and four free throws for 20 points. Mrs. Douglas Fozelle of Scott’s Crossing hosts a surprise birthday gathering with baskets and lunch. Dorcas Rogers, widow of Homer Rogers, dies at 62 Brook Street after a three-year illness, having lived in Goéry for over forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Zalzneck
West Washington Street
Ottoh White
Ridgway
Keystones
Independents
Keystone
Dorcas Rogers
Homer Rogers
Brook Street
Happy accidents in medical science from chance discoveries
The article recalls Fleming penicillin Roentgen x rays Curie radium Jenner vaccination Semmelweis and others as fortunate accidents. It notes these were made by highly observant trained scientists who knew how to use accidental findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Fleming
Laernes
Laennec
Curie
Edward Jenner
Semmelweiss
Vennis Follett to Expand City Market Store in South Center Street
Vennis Follett plans a major remodel of the former City Market site on South Center street. The meat market will resume after extensive work doubling the main storeroom size to 84 feet deep with rear relocation of refrigeration. Completion aimed before April first with contractors already engaged. Follett explores opening a new retail concept at the location, with options to sell or relocate the storeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennis Follett
South Center Street
Ex Mayor Barber Joins Pennsylvania Welfare Cabinet
Charles R. Barber, former mayor of Erie, was sworn as Pennsylvania secretary of welfare in Governor Duff's cabinet. He is the eleventh Erie County native to hold a state cabinet post, succeeding S. M. R. O’Leary and joining Paul D. Wright in prior eras. A blaze at the Palconer plant caused extensive damage estimated at $25,000, injuring Lt. Harald Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Charles R. Barber
Frid
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Erie County
Barber
M. Morrison
S. M. R. O'iara
Wilkkes- Barre
Palconeh
Palconer
Aremen
Chemerals Corporation
Harald Benson
Hose Company
Tragic Fire Claims Six Year Old and Kin in Draketown
In Draketown near Groninger a fire yesterday killed a six year old boy and his three year old sister, Rebecca, while their parents Daniel and Rebecca were away from home. The infant’s death followed the blaze that engulfed the residence and spread rapidly, with the parent missing during the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draketown
Groninger
Lock Haven
Rebecca
Parer
Daniel
Lincoln's blend of idealism and practicality in war
On Lincoln's birthday a profile notes his idealistic aims in the Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural, paired with practical moves during the Civil War. It cites evacuating Fort Sumter, rapid military expansion, and the Emancipation Proclamation amid constitutional questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Fort Sumter
Virginia
Sumter
Congress
New York
Linco
Walker Cup Matches Set for St Andrews This Spring
The Walker Cup golf matches will be played at the St Andrews course in Scotland this spring, marking the first time since 1922 the event is held. The page also offers quiz corrections and trivia questions for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Scotland
Tuli
U. Navy
Meaning of pro tempore and wartime leaders
Provides brief questions about the term pro tempore and wartime roles. Includes inquiries on the Petroleum Administrator for War during World War II and the Presiding Bishop of a U S national denomination, plus the smallest North American mammal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knox Shervill
U. S
North America
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Arthur Foster
William Jewell
South
Center Streets
The
Qerry Motor Club
Douglas Fozelle
Scott's Grossing
M. S. Cobbett City Building
the Medical Society of the State of Pennayh
Falconer
Ord Pinenpk
Arumur Golegrove
Cor
Prop
Pire
George H. Earle
Frank Bliss
Center St
the National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Shamburg’s News & Sport
A&p Tea CO
Iona Peas
A&p
Golden Corn
A&p Sauerkraut
IONA
Marvel Bread
Deon di
Ren
Jane Parker
Donuts
Abe
New York State
Florida
Chuck
Bracken-Keating Company
Morticians
Dial
Golden Rule Foundation
Melton
Coats
Al's Clothes Shop
North Center Street
Ford
Powell Motor CO
Ves
Eany-Towse Clarke
Lanston
Traub
Phillips Jewelry
Topp
Rayon
Gerry's Smart Women's Store
Center Street
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