Ice Jam Causes Water Famine in Columbia Pa
A massive ice jam on the Susquehanna River near Columbia Pa triggers a dire water famine. Authorities declare an emergency as residents ration drinking water to quart daily and businesses close. water must be boiled and supplies are hauled in. The jam disrupts rail service, floods roads, and endangers fire safety while aid from Lancaster begins.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Susquehanna
Walter Raye
Aelals
Bey
Marietta
Washington Boro
Columbia Wake Works
Lancaster
Ex Ringling Clown Clifton Dies After Week of Illness
George Clifton a retired Ringling Brothers performer known as Caytaly Cliftune died at his Sherman home after a weeklong illness. He toured 20 years with Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Brothers and later served as caretaker of the Brig Niagara in Erie. He and wife Anna B. Clifton owned Bean Hurst Inn near Findley Lake for 20 years. Survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs Thomas J. Carrig of Erie, with services to be held at Marks Funeral Home North East and Worth Fast Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
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George
Gunton
Rycurmia
Sabin
Sherman
Anna B. Clifton
Findley Lake
Thomas J. Carrig
Erie
North East
Edward R. Rein
Worth Fast Presbyterian Church
Rendo
Quia Answers and Whaling Report From The Editorial Page
Answers to quia questions include references to Roman Catholic clergy and Thomas Alva Biison. Venice and St Augustine, Fla are noted. A Japanese report describes 16 whales sighted off Hokkaido, each about 20 feet long, valued at $10, with fishermen observing the event amid rough seas.
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Quix Solow
Thomas Alva
Biison
Venice
St. Augustine
Fla
Wakeanai
Japan
Coroner plans probe of state hospital fire deaths
Philadelphia coroner Joseph Ominsky announced a probe into the Philadelphia State Hospital fire in which three women patients died and will review ten other fatalities from skull fractures over the past months. He aims to hold inquests on the hospital grounds within two weeks. Five inmates were charged with arson after a fire allegedly started when a matches package was found. The women’s ward housed 78 black patients. six were overcome, three died and three remained hospitalized.
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Sea
Philadelphia
Joseph Ominsky
Philadelphia State Hospital
Ominsky
Nike
George Hingson
Twwo
Frozen Woman Survival Case At Chicago Hospital
Feb 1 Chicago reports Dorothy Mae Stevens a 39 year old frozen woman survived thawing but remains in critical condition at Michael Reese Hospital. Temperature at rescue was 64 degrees and doctors fear possible amputations while she shows limited movement. Also notes the death of a war correspondent and a gas blast in McKeesport with minor injuries.
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Chicago
Tim
Michael Reese Hospital
Dorothy Mae Stevens
Atmorican Medical Association
Mes. Stevens
Robbery suspect held after Erie wallpaper store heist
Police in Erie arrested 23 year old Ralph Goleman after a Thursday robbery at Union Wallpaper and Paint Co. Victim John Jax Wink, owner, is being kept under medical care but expected to identify the assailant. About $900 was reported missing. some proceeds recovered as investigators await victim’s condition.
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Erie
Rulph Goleman
Kniftmus
Unio Wallpaper and Paint Co
Alder van
Doawhivle
Flospital Aueemda
Frevich Street
19Th
Vickers
Civil Defense Program Before State Assembly Debated
The article reports on a State Assembly session discussing civil defense policy. Democrats demand full cabinet nominatio ns for Senate confirmation while Republicans hold 30 of 60 votes. Tomorrow a vote on the cabinet is planned, with Margiotti’s prime not submitted and plans for a March or April revival hinted.
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Page Owe
Até Democrits
Fie
Tms
Senate
Margiotti
Last Rites Held For Mrs Myrtle Brown In Titusville
A funeral service was held for Myrtle Brown at E A Peterson Funeral Home with Rev O Herdman presiding. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery as pallbearers included local men from Glen Group and nearby towns. attendance included Mr and Mrs Archie Jackson and granddaughter Mariyi Loonstipe.
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Titusville
Myrtle Brown
E. A.peterson
O. Herdman Wutriy
St. James' Memoria Church
Woodlawn
Glenn Group
Vern Quoup
Clifford Ledebur
Jon Seymour
Lawrence H. Madhead
Harry Oviatt
Archie Jackson
Mari Iyi
Youngsville
Andry
Hewy
Vani Cieanp
Corry
Glen
Brie
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Norris Center Street
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Mckeesport
Charles W. Goulson
Rankes
Fiona Selmancy
Nd & Tesh
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Lindsley's
Ommeteen
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Borns of Nut
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Insurance Comepany
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Center St
State Assembly
Pardona
Guiseone
Farritino
McKean
Joseph Nissley
The
Gowri
Tw Supreme Court
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Italy
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Tringer
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Western State Penitentiary
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Murray
Fifer
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Columbus
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Disston
Burik & Savko Lumber & Supply Co., Inc
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Albert Fox
William J. Franklin
South First Avenue
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Soemig
Martin Motor
Martin Motor Sales
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Dodge
Rarlio
GMC
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Standard
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Crane
Eiger
Briges
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Maris OF Washers
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J. Peterson & Son Phony
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Kane
America
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Chi!ene
Journal
Linesville
Pennsylvania Farms
Corry Supply & Equipment Co
J. H. Nobbs
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Hope Springs
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Josephine Snowsit
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Dow House
Moore
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Selfridge Office Furniture
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Clover
West Pleasant Street
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Thompson Maple
N. H. Reynolds
Carl Eastman's
Corry Supply
Gale Maple
Maron Etreub
Ala
Wein P.O
Oil City
Frank ‘Sample
Atte
North Second Avenue
Jennie Group
Jay
Rtent
Montgomery Ward Co
Beatty Harper and Russell Co
Rass Brown
Rt & Dany Farms
Ren Tistate
TA ‘Treat
Homer G
Bulard
Spring Greek
T. A. Treat
Homer G. Bullard
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