Erie News Briefs Highlight Rail yard Change and Local Events
Jecat yards of the Pennsy uai Railroad passed into the cou p of the Renova division today with J. H. Martin becoming Agent Yardminster. The Lenten season begins Wednesday with ashes in old Catholic churches. Crowds enjoyed skating at the Whiteley rink, Maine sinking anniversary observed, and Rev George H Redden spoke at Emmanuel church. Glimpses of New Orleans Mardi Gras to be aired on CBS Tuesday. Motor vehicles bureau revoked 61 licenses, suspended 7, restored 46. Lillian Leitzer’s death at Copenhagen noted. Erie county receives 71073.47 for gasolie in six months. funds to general fund later. Will Rogers returns to radio with Olive Palmer on WDAM at 8:40. Influenza cases rise, two deaths in Erie, five pneumonia deaths. Dunkirk dispatch: safe at US Radiator plant looted for 320 and 8 revolver. suspect known to case. Warm weather melts ice, driving cautiously advised. Columbus Ave damaged, now passable. Sled tracks lead to Fourth Ward home. investigation ongoing. City Council to meet. thawed ice hurts Whiteley rink. Ohio couple escapes injury after Chrysler coach skids on East Go Mmnius Ave. Stock market advances. Auburn Motors up about 18 points near 200.
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Whiteley
Ue Journal Wars
Ohio
Ghrysier
East Go
Mmnius Avenue
Auburn Motors
House to Vote on Financing of Senate Probe
Harrisburg report notes Gov Pinchot faces a second test as anti administration members seek funds via a Turner resolution to finance the Senate investigation into the Public Service Commission and utilities. The outcome hinges on House support for the appropriation, with both sides predicting a tight vote and the Senate committee planning to meet without witnesses. Pinchot had earlier accused the PSC of being a corporate tool.
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Thomas E. Williams
United Press
Harrisburg
Govenor Pinchot
House of Representatives
Anight
Turner House
Milwood J. Tuer
Delaware
House
Senate
Public Service
Pinchot
Turner
Wold
Moore
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Senate Investigating
Cunsel
George W. Woodruff
Pincchot
Public Service Commission
Two Women Killed as Car Struck by Bus Near Meadville
Meadvill e Feb 15 Injuries varied as a Linesville family returning from a birthday party. Miss Mary Clark 7 of Linesville died of fatal injuries while sister Miss Carrie Johnson 70 died shortly after. The party had been in Sharon for a birthday celebration. A West Ridge Transportation Co bus driven by A HR Kepler struck the rear of the Clark car near Hartstown sending it into a guard fence. An inquest to be held in Meadville tonight.
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Meadville
Mary
Clark
Linesville
Here
Carrie Johnnson
Iso
Sharon
Hartstown
Ford
Ord
West Ridge Transportation Company
Kepler
Fountied & Curve
Ard
Coat catches in engine men torn to pieces
Titusville reports a 50 year old oil lease worker, Archis Hawkins, from Clintonville, was fatally injured when his coat sleeve caught in an oil engine. Coroner says death was instantaneous. his body was mangled, one leg and boot thrown from the engine house. Witnesses saw him near the engine before noon.
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Titusville
Feb
Archis
Hawkins
Clintonville
Venango County
Lake B. Steffee
ON City
Hawking
Eginehouse
Widow Mary Frances Dean Dies After Sudden Heart Attack
Longtime Corry resident Mary Frances Dean widow of Allen J. Dean died after a sudden heart attack at her home on Center Street. Born June 25 1854 in Mina New York she lived in Corry four years and previously resided in Sherman Sherman and Kansas City. Survived by daughter Corinne and two grandchildren Frances and Allen, plus two brothers O A Relf Salt Lake City and D J Relf Rochelle. Funeral at her home Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in Sherman New York. Board and rooms ad at 89 East Pleasant Street notes weekly rate.
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Mary Frances Relf Dean
North Center Street
Allen J. Dean
Sherman
N. Y
Pittsburg
Kang
Kansas City
Dean
Corry Woman's Club
Acacia Chapter
Order of Astern Star of Sherman
Corinne Dean
Frances and
Allen Dean
Corry
O. A. Relf
Salt Lake City
Utah
D. J. Relf
Rochelle
Til
Chautauqua
Apportionment Task Faces Legislature in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania legislature debates redrawing congressional districts after the 1930 census to reduce two seats and reappoint state Senate and House districts. House and Senate committees and leaders are named, noting past delays and the likelihood of central Pennsylvania districts reshaped in a new apportionment.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Robert Spangler
York
Elder Peeler
Indiana
Senate
John J. McClure
Delaware
James
Boyd
Montgomery
Trapped by Flames Ends Brennan's Life in Erie Home
Brennan 27 assistant circulation manager of the Erie Daily Times died after being trapped in a burning home in Erie. Firefighters rescued others, Brennan succumbed to smoke and burns six hours later at Bamnot hospital. The scene also left one firefighter injured. Astronomical Limits report notes difficulty detecting suns with planetary systems.
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United Press
BRIE
Brennan
Erie Daily Times
Bamnot Hospital
Washington Star
Revival at United Brethren Church Extends Another Week
Evangelistic campaign led by Rev. J. B. Baker at the United Brethren church will continue for a further week. Baker spoke to large crowds yesterday on The Church and Its Workers and What Must Do to be Saved. Services are set daily at 7 30 PM with special music, and attendance is rising toward expected capacity crowds.
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United Brethren Church
J. B. Baker
Mr. Baker
U. B
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Renova Division
J. H. Martin
Yardminster
Maine
George H. Redden
Oregon
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Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
CBS
Bureau of Motor Vehcles
State Highways Department
Wepraiy
Corry Circus
Lillian Leitzer
Ringling Brothers
Valencia
Copenhagen
Erle County
Todd Fund
General Fund
Will Rogers
Olive Palmers
WDAM
Erie
Dunkirk
United States Radiator Corporation
Columbus Avenue
Hammond Elevator Company
Brown
Fourth Ward
Hammond
Ford Garage
Archie M. Hawkins
Mary Frances Dean
City
Board and Renuns
East Pleasant Street
Root’s Furniture Store
Montgomery Ward & Co
Corry, Pa
Federal Reserve Bank
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