Weather and war era notes in a Pennsylvania paper
Local items cover Pennsylvania population trends during wartime, snowfall benefits for farmers, political delegate decisions, and beaver trapping openings. Casualties include USMC Sgt Robert Swan and Marine Pvt Eugene Bureh with 13 fatalities listed from the state among 38. Also noted are law enforcement actions, liquor board suspensions, and draft-induction updates from Corry and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USMC
Robert M. Swan
Corry
Eugene V. Bureh
Erie
Local court term opens as cases heard in Erie
The February term of criminal court in Erie opened with Judge Miles B. Kilts presiding. Defendants faced charges including involuntary manslaughter in the Bosch automobile death, with three pleading guilty to various charges. Christ Kartelis received a 2500 fine and 1 to 10 year sentence for perjury, deriding by the judge as a despicable case. Larceny by a Corry man led to costs and nine months in county prison. Clarence Rupp, previously convicted, is serving a lengthy term, while John Clare Phelps faced a suspended sentence for receiving stolen property.
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Erie
Criminal Court
Miles B. Iilts
Howard Jeannerell
R. D
McJean
August Bosch
Christ Kartelis
Dudge Kitts
Western
Wwe
War Alelis
Liey Baldwin
Corry
Kitts
Clarence Rupp
Allegheny County
John Clare Phelps
Bert Stockton
Phelps
Prisoners of War mail rules outlined by postmaster
Postmaster James Sullivan reports several POW letters returned due to objectionable envelope addresses. Eligible mail to Germany or areas under control must use blank envelopes marked Postmaster Carry Pac. Letters go to New York for censorship before overseas shipment. avoid slogans like win the war on air mail stamps.
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Tervors Mauen
Germany
Corry
James Sullivan
Inos
New York City
Answers to I. O. Quiz reveal correct options
The quiz on the editorial page lists correct answers for items including Russian, State tn Brazil, Alfred Tennyson, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Lincoln, Italy, Edward R. Stettinius Jr, and a quote about anticipated trouble from strikers.
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Welow
Brazil
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Alfred Tennyson
Lincoln
Italy
Animal
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Sparta basketball games and local meetings in town
Bloomfield boys and girls teams to play the Bears at the gym tonight. Townville boys face Sparta, Cambridge Springs girls meet local girls. PTA president Mrs. Trene Morton urges attendance at a Sparta High School meeting Monday evening January 1. Friendly Neighbors Club hosts event with Mrs Hazel Flick. Grange marks tenth anniversary with noon dinner and initiation in the afternoon. Community updates include illnesses, hospital moves, and local social notices.
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Eartaoouras
Bloomfield
Basket Agil Teama
Bears
Hazel Fick
Cora Smith
Esther Jackman
Lela Brown
Helen Scouten
Estherakman
Bessie Obert
Dorothea Wichels
Hazel Flick
Nettle Patchen
Nea Hopkins
Sparta Grange
Verna Goudvil
Clarence Smith
Anna Boughton
Sage Funeral Home
Jamestown Flier En Route Home After Long Service
Jamestown youth James Shannon, son of B. L. A. Shivinon, sails from Chungking, China by air to return home after over five years of overseas duty in the China Burma theater. The dispatch notes his 1200 hours in flight time, 400 logged as co pilot, and 200 hours in his private plane in Puerto Rico. Shannon joined in April 1940 and helped evacuate wounded and personnel as Japanese forces advanced, aiding Maj. Gen. James H. Doo littie's Tokyo fliers. He earned two Silver Stars and the theater ribbon, now entering his fifth year of Army service at age 89.
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Jamestown
China- Burma War Theater
James Shannon
A. Shivinon
Puerto Rico
Arohind
Eynemie
Gert
James H. Doolittie
Tokyo
Itr
Shannon
Bod
Jim
Plan to Contact Vets on Government Insurance Lapses
Portuguese Wars Post plans outreach to ex servicemen to check and restore government insurance lapses. Aimed at veterans discharged long ago who may not have maintained insurance, the club will warn families that reinstatement may be possible without a physical exam through February 2 and assist filing forms.
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Corry” Exservicemen Io
Wwe
Veterans of Portigu
Asaid
Skier Injured Near Mayville After Slide Incident
Mrs Opal Golinitz twenty four Wesfield wife of a soldier hurt in ski slide on Route 17 near Mayville. An emergency splint was applied by Dr Van Laughlin as ski party carried her to roadside on a toboggan after she fell writhing in pain. Doctor said it was a twisting break of both bones above the left ankle and regarded as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayville
Opal Golinitz
Wesffeld
Marshall Segends
Wesfield Hospital
de. van
Laughlin
West=field
Tellow
Dy, Laughlin
Rabies Fear Sweeps Erie As Four Dogs Are Euthanized
Erie health chief Dr James R Stubils warns of rabies spread after four dogs infected with rabies were killed. He names owners and urges vaccination by veterinarians to prevent further cases. Dr Smith stresses immediate reporting of dog bites and careful observation to determine infection status.
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Erie
James R. Stubils
Smith
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