Miners deaths rise in 1951 and local notices spread
A32-year summary notes January 1951 coal fatalities 48 in bituminous and seven in anthracite. Other items include naval service talks at Corry High, a 16-year-old theft arrest in Youngsville, abortion charges against Dr. Hoefner, a bail ruling, and a year end repayment of aid in 1951 totaling 678,948.49. The paper also reports a new refrigerated display unit debut, two masked bank robbers, Rooney funeral services, a drop in TV set shipments to 5,095,564 in 1951, a federal tax indictment of Donald Fries, early trapping successes, and diphtheria immunization uptake at Columbus School amid absenteeism.
Former Erie Taxi Strike Resident Ralph Damon Dies
The death of Ralph J Damon, a Corry area resident known for his ties to local business and Erie taxi work, was reported as he died suddenly at his sister’s home in Johnstown. Survived by mother Minnie Damon, sister Mrs Frank Bednar, and others, he was 47. Funeral services set for Monday at 2:30 pm with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Michael M. Rooney
Kenneth Gates
Bravken-Keating
Monélay
Pine Grove
Ware
Woray
Ralph J Damon
Corry
LaVerne Grandy
Johnstown
Damon
Columbian
Gobsher
W. J. Danton
West Mhile Aiett
Flo Tiber
Arro Supply Miv
Go, Inc
Ini
Minnie L. Damon
Tinushter
Frank Bednar
Buffalo
Bruce
Thomas
LaVernetown
David Andrews
Erie
Marilyn Gandy
Dohnetown
Richard Thomas
On Mando
Fla
Bracken-Kealing
Grundy
John Glenn Damon
Evi
Wage Hike For GE Workers Approved
Washington reports the Wage Stabilization Board approved a retroactive pay raise for General Electric workers effective September 15, 1951. The roughly two cents per hour increase spans about 60 unions and 200,000 employees, amid mixed movements in prices and profits.
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Washington
Jesser
D A Will Not Raid Slots in Erie County
District Attorney McLaughlin said Rise club bought four machines and the state probe covers only machines registered with the 1. 5. Justice Department. Answering why Allegheny and Westmoreland aren’t listed, Woodside noted possible transfers not yet documented and acknowledged many others may exist.
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Erie County
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Mirin
Monroe
Montgomery
Northhampton
Northumberland
Perry
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
York
McLaughlin Side
Rise
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Woodside
Justice Department
Job analysis urged to set up industrial evaluation plan
SAIE Feb 16 A job analysis expert from the Bbineo Service urged use of industrial job evaluation to form workable systems. He suggested a specific approach and said his company would assist any city given the chance.
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SAIE
Iid
Richays Smyth
Bbineo Servi
Erle
Ariprayeh
Ieunniey
Weil
Lee
Poyerneiert Group
Ely
Community Notes from Clymer Vicinity Weathered by Winter Events
News notes from Clymer detail social and church activities including Mr and Mrs John Gonk hosting a birthday event, the annual refrigerator demonstration visit, bake sale at the department store, and church programs led by Rev. Francis Bykstra. Local residents attend gatherings, deliver greetings, and participate in mission and youth circle meetings with reports of pneumonia and ear infections among residents.
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Clymer
John Gonk
Norih Center Street
Gilbert Ton
Bultalo
Clarence Rhebergen
Rey
Doshas Hogenboom
Ghittard Leeters
Domestic Mission Board
New York
Philip Gravink
Corry Memorial Hospital
Ladies Mission An Aid Society
Clymer Department
Gordon Newhouse
Buffalo
Mir
Clyde Howles
Alfred Newhouse
Francis Bykstra
Pultney Ville
Artur Campbell
Mission Hymins
James Gravink
Frederick Vin- Merschanit
Sandra Campbell
Lyle Compton Wa Eerd
Carol
Lelia Wiggers
Vanderschaat
Thisie Ness
Ealwits Malthouse
Cleele
Churchill Denies Statesman Rumors After Windsor Trip
In London on February 1, Prime Minister Winston Churchill again denied reports that the Statesman is in ill health. The rumor mill intensified after his stumble entering St George's Chapel for King George VI's funeral and sparked unease as Britons watched his absence from the funeral procession.
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London
Winston
Churchill House
Churchill
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
King George VT
Tollestine Churchill
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Joly
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de J Vhenry Hoefner
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Paul F. Bedford
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Hoefer
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Radio-Television Manufnotcrers Association
Pittsburgh
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