Dividend News and Local Updates From February Reports
The Erie Telegraph notes AT and T declared a quarterly dividend of $2.25 a share payable April 16 to stockholders on record March 16, benefiting over 600,000 holders. Price control actions by Leon Henderson target radio and radio phonographs. A new southbound small pickup timetable shifts two hours later, with mail pickups increasing to 17 from 8. The Rural School Music Festival invites rural schools to Edinboro State Teachers College on April 26, attracting around 700 children from about 50 schools. County rationing boards gain broader powers, and Elmer Transeau is named state rationing director. Col. B. F. Evans reports 639,848 men registered in Pennsylvania on the February 15 day. Warren Electric Cooperative receives a $9,090 allocation from REA with unspecified use. A Senior Bligh student suffers a left knee gash on South Center Street. An air raid wardens’ drill opens at the Senior High School next Tuesday at 7:30 pm, planned by Walter H. Scott. Robert Morton has passed eligibility tests for air corps cadet training and plans a short visit home. A February 26 meeting is set to discuss deferments with local selective service officials.
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Edinbors
City Records Show Erie County Draft Registrants
Erie County reports a total of 11 739 men aged 20 to 44 registered on Monday for selective service. Officials expect the national lottery later in March and assign numbers by March 18. Local boards tally by ward and county unit, with 5th ward leading at 1 691 registrants.
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Erie
Mile
County Board No. 1
County Board No. 2
County Board No. 3
National Lottery
Civilian Air Patrol Planned at Warren
In Warren a Civilian Air Patrol event is planned for Friday at 7 30 PM at the Walkey Creamery Products Company on Union Street. Clifford Bell of Butler, head of the aviation defense group for western Pennsylvania, is to attend and supervise the organization of the Warren unit.
Personal Property Tax Returns Overdue in Erie
Erie Feb 19 The legal decree fines for failing to file personal property returns for county taxation posed. Pred Taylor property investigator warned Wednesday that all persons who did not file an accounting of holdings including steaks bonds mortgages and other securities should do so before week’s end. Citizens face a special four mill levy.
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Erie
Taylor
Sons Property
Three Erie Countians Among Jap Prisoners
The Navy Department announced that three Erie County residents and twenty six Pennsylvanians are among 1200 civilians and service members captured or missing after Japanese attacks on Wake Island and Peiping areas. Names include William Richard Lewis Tor of Erie and Rudolph Joseph Paylor of Erie, with other Wake Island civilians John F. Nicklaus of North Wales and Raymond Reid of Kane listed among detainees.
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Pacific Island
Navy Départment
ATL
Navy
Gide Marine Corps
Pearl Myrbir
Commission Transaller
Indivia- VaDy
Tobe Arenas
Hiab
Wake Island
William Richard Lewis Tor
Sxaruen
Hollands Steel
Erie
Rudolph
Joseph Paylor
East 12Th Street
Wake Sland
Jobn F. Nicklaus North Was
Raymond &, Reid
Kane
Two Measures for Larger Army Allowances
Washington February 19 Associated Press reports two bills to boost soldiers and sailors pay and expand family allowances. Senator Johnson seeks base pay increases from 2 to 42 dollars monthly and higher officer pay. Representative Edmiston proposes an allotment system like World War I, requiring service members to send at least 18 dollars monthly home, with the government adding matching funds. Edmiston notes higher government allowances and VA administration, though the department did not file its proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
D-Calp
Rep
Exisiston
D-W Var
Eimiston
Edmiston
Veterans' Administration
Nomination Petitions Available Next Week
Chief clerk Ralph C. Benndini announced that nomination petitions will be ready next week for candidates to circulate for signatures. Petitions may be obtained before Saturday February 28, with Congress candidates filing in Harrisburg while the local office will receive them here for finalization.
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Ralph C. Benndini
Watnesta
Hierst
Bennedict
Congress
Harrisburg
Allegheny Boys Held in Meadville Blackout
Meadville police report the first wartime blackout test largely successful with one minor scalp laceration from a toppled man. Some 250 volunteers and officials patrolled the city during the 15 minute curfew. Two Allegheny College students were arrested for entering Brooks Hall dormitory on a five dollar bet before being released after questioning.
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Meadville
Poice
E. C. Gibson
Tor
Theoly
Allegheny College
Brooks Hall
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at St Pauls Lutheran
Scores of church members from St Louis ten denominations will attend the World Day of Prayer observance to be held Friday at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 2 30 p m under the Nations Committee of Church Women. The program includes greetings by Mrs Burr prayer by Rev Warner talk by Rev Miller and several vocal selections and congregational songs. An invitation is extended to all to attend and four American towns are named Shamrocke.
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The
Nations Committee of Church Women
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mes
B. S.burr
EB. L. Warner
Tevin Young
William Marsh
O. A. Johnson
Methodist Church
Richard Miller
Africa
Galebreath
Cook Wanted Board Room and Wages
Help wanted notice for a 29 year old male cook. Apply in person at Greyhound Post House. Card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for neighbors and Corry Fire Department response at a house fire on Steadman's Hill. MP and Mrs. Paul V. Clarke and family.
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Greyhound Post House
Corry
Steadman's Hill
Paul V, Clarke
Japs Strike at Australian Base in Pacific War News
Reports describe a Japanese attack on Darwin and surrounding defenses as part of the Pacific war, noting Darwin’s role as a reserve base and the risk of its loss. The prime minister announces mobilization and a national call for sacrifice. Separately a car test in York results in a fatality and injuries.
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Pacific
Darwin
United Nations
Manlle
Singapore
Soerbaja
Ambgina
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Soersbaja
Amn
Hein
Pacffc
P. B. McNeil
Perth
Indian Ocean
Australia
Southland
Market summary from Buffalo and Pittsburgh produce reports
Buffalo stock values include hogs and calves with varied bids. cattle and sheep listings show steady to mixed prices and wholesale ranges. Pittsburgh market notes slow demand with apples, potatoes, and Russet varieties priced by assorted weights and regions. overall activity subdued amid broader market conditions.
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Pittsburgh
Rome
Penna
Idaho
Wise
Postman After Hears of Salary Talk and Retirement Rumors
Unclear local report cites salary chatter and retirement hints involving Burt St Glovesant. Journal notes a figure retiring and mentions various names and sports activity, with scattered references to basketball, football practice, and local officials.
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Burt St
Shotto
Braunch
Rickey Japon
Bill Shirley
Crat
Prac
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Selective Service
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Lindsley's
Rexall Pharmacies
A. J. Aikens
Topp's
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Doane’s Hardware
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American Can
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C&o
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Curtiss-Wright
General Electric
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