Valley stories mix in February news from Erie to Crawford
A jumble of local items covers Kiwanis bowling results in Corry, tractor and fruit issues, and a Pennsylvania livestock meeting. Reports include bowling wins by Kiwanis No 1 and No 2 teams, Penn apple distribution, a motor vehicle case in Corry, and upcoming talks on entangling alliances and spring sheep management. Weather outlook warns of snow and mixed precipitation across the middle Atlantic states.
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Iwanit Club
Kiwania No. 1
Waa
Mie Hele Kiwanis No
Kiwania No. 2
Corry
Hirt Khiwanians
Ray Green
Cory
Hha
Andrew Labowski
Talen
Erie
Burge
State College
Shadeland Farms
Crawiford County
Middle Atlantic
Twenty People Isolated Four Days in Homes
A small rural town endured four days of heavy snow isolating twenty residents along Greendale road near Kane. Lack of snowshoes and limited sleds left a single access route blocked, but nine farmhouses stocked enough groceries. Town workers plowed through to the ninth farmhouse, restoring access by morning.
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Kane
Iain
Byrd
Antarelon
Greendhin
Roosevelt Highway
Towaria Nori
Greendale
Boxer Suffers Skull Fracture After Auto Crash
Er ie February 22 A suspected skull fracture from an auto accident at Geneva Ohio sidelined George Baratko Cleveland 160 100 pounder from a semi windup boxing card last night Hospital attendants reported a severe head wound and observation suspected fracture Baratko also had minor arm injuries He was to watch Johnny Windsor of Pittsburgh with Tod ay Smith of Cleveland as substitute.
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Rash Erie
Geneva
George Baratko
Cleveland
Baratko
Johnny Windsor
Pittsburgh
Smith
Deadlock for Erie alderman delay sparks graft of appointments
Rumors say a dari horse is being considered seriously for the First ward aldermanic seat by Gov. George Earle as pressure grows on state officials in Harrisburg. A deadlock between two aspirants stalls the appointment, with James Lonergan and Leo Finneran leading the push, while friends of John J. Flynn and Thomas G. Sterrett press for their candidates.
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ERS
George Earle
Harrisburg
James Lonergan
Democratic
Leo Finneran
First Ward
Charles Barber
John J. Flynn
Thomas G. Sterrett
Washington School Study Circle Meeting Recap
The Washington School Study Circle met last evening with about twenty seven members and one visitor, Mrs James Sullivan. The program included a message read by Mrs Clear Haight and a talk by Miss Rits Keleher. Contests awarded to Miseithe Jones, Mrs Roscoe Dearing, and Mrs Justin Butters won the door prize. Refreshments were served by several members.
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Washington School Study Circle
Clifford Jourdet
James Sullivan
Clear Haight
Rits Keleher
Miseithe Jones
Roscoe Dearing
Justin Butters
C. R. Jourdet
Cleo Haight
Jewell
Foster
M. Robbing
J. R.dearing
Sweeny Boom Gaining Statewide Support
Sweeny a Greensburg publisher emerges as a Republican possible auditor general candidate able to unite factions. With Taylor seeking the post and Baldwin staying on as treasurer, party leaders weigh backing amid Westmoreland county backing and veteran group interest. Sweeny, a former Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association president, has never sought public office.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Arthir Sweeny
Greensburg
Privary
M. Harvey Taylor
Frank
Taylor
Otto F. Messner
Westmoreland County
Sweeny
Messner
R. E. Conway
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Baldwin
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Auditor General
Freighter Gisla Sunk After Deadly Baltimore Fire
Fire hoses battled a six alarm blaze that sunk the nitrate laden Norwegian freighter Gisla in Baltimore harbor. One firefighter died after being thrown from the vessel and 21 were injured as explosions rocked the ship through the night. Fireman George Rief and Charles Kulp perished, with Kulp later revived but died from injuries. P J Friesman of 150 York Street reported the death of his sister Mrs Mary Poor.
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United Press
Baltimore Mad
Wates
Gisla
George Jr. Rief
P. J. Friesman
York Street
Mary Poor
Judge Grants Stay in WPA Vet Order
Judge Walsh granted a stay on a WPA veteran order after a petition by Charles M. Wyzinall assistant U S solicitor general and Thomese Curtin, the action occurred within an hour yesterday. The case involved Benjamin Spang seeking a job on the Wesiness cena here claiming he was not on relict ratla.
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WPA
United Press
Walsh
Benjamin Spang
Pennsylvania liquor stores post 15 percent profit rise
United Press reports Harrisburg February 22 profits at Pennsylvania liquor stores reached 8,453,854 dollars on sales of 30,909,091 dollars for the year. The liquor control board notes a 15.12 percent return, with merchandise turnover 14,095,147 above 1934 totals. December profits stood at 1,758,085 compared with 1,068,156 a year earlier.
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Py United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Lquor
Bernard, Brown
Liquor Control Board
Brown
Death claims Mrs A B Corbin in Corry
Mrs Burt Corbin died at her home 33 east Washington street about 9 last evening after a short illness from influenza and its complications. Born in Scio New York she would have been forty four Sunday February 23. Survived by husband A B Corbin son Perry Corbin daughter Mrs Carl Keppel two sisters E W Gorton and Mrs Paul Linea and brother Claud Wilber with four grandchildren. Funeral at the late home Monday at 2:30 pm with temporary burial in Pine Grove mausoleum.
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Burt Corin
Washington Street
Linemia
Corbin
Scio
Corry
Wellsville
N. Y
A. B. Corchin
Pevey Corbin
Carl Keppel
Frither
Henry
Claud Wilber
Buffalo
Wil
Pine Grove Cemetery
Youthful Giant Aims to Be Lawyer After High School
Robert, a tall teen nicknamed a youthful giant, finished high school last month and enrolled in a pre law course at Hurt Jeff College in Altah with plans for Washington University in St Louis. He enjoys basketball but calls it a “pretty busy game” and dreams of a career in law despite medical risks discussed by his normal-sized parents and four younger siblings. He spends spare moments tinkering with carriers and loves airplanes, though he has no ambition to become a pilot or prizefighter.
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Robert
Hurt~ Jeff College
Altah
Washington University
St Louis
Harold Warlow
Robert Hey
Helen
Betty
Eugene
Harold, Jr
iHiers
Snowy Cushion Saves Greyhound Bus From Collision
A Greyhound bus from New York to Cleveland narrowly escaped wrecking when a passenger car swerved into its path at North Fraley and Ok streets. Clarence Green of Cleveland steered the bus into a snow bank, cushioning the impact and allowing a safe return to the highway. Three uniformed men and several passengers inspected the bus before resuming the trip. exact passenger count was not known.
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Kane
New York
Cleveland
We Greyhound Lines
Wenit
Wviner
Clarenes Green
North Fraley
Ok Streets
Green
Oak Street
Aoath
iPrasey Street
Spain Frees Political Prisoners in Sweeping Amnesty
Madrid reports a nationwide release as an amnesty frees about 30 000 men and women from prisons. Celebrations erupt with song and tears across the country, marking a major political shift and immediate relief for detainees.
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Unwes Ress
Madrid
Agitation Over Tuberculosis Hospital Plan Revival
County officials hear renewed push to build a new tuberculosis hospital. Tuberculosis Association and county commissioners weigh funding as February 27 budget deadline looms. PWA ready to renew aid if cooperation appears. Anticipated actions hinge on official meeting and allocation.
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Brie
Ren
Frip Gownty Health and ‘Tuberculosis Association
Reachel
Cojpmlsil Oneda
Kemmeth Winter
Coast Guardsmen Ready for Flood Duty in Northwest Pens
Emergency crew of eight guardsmen stationed aboard Patrol Boat Petrol at State Street ready to meet flood emergencies from thaws. Under Captain Harry Barrett they will serve in case of floods along the Allegheny River and French Creek districts, with surf boats on trailers to follow to stations.
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Frib
Coast
Court House Sneak Thievery Reported in Feb Assault
The county court house faces a daily theft wave with items from supplies to a 150 foot extension cord and a telephone receiver stolen. Commissioners discussed a security overhaul. Blair proposed moving Franklin Houghton to a night watchman post from 5 to 11 p.m. daily.
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Brir
Court House
Eiton H. Ell
Masonic Dancing Party At Lodge Hall Last Night
Corry Lodge No 385 and A M hosted a dance from 10 to 1 in the Masonic Temple. George Weber's Miie Orchestra played for about thirty couples of masons and friends. Committee members were Dr H Rhodes, Stuart Houghton and I tr Duyison.
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Corry
Masonic Temple
George Weber
Masana
Dr. H. Rhodes
Stuart Houghton
Tr Duyison
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Iknor
Ini Vakary
Whahington
Thal
Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation
Cumberland
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Philadelphia
William ©. Borah
Idaho
WAC
James A. Farley
WIZ
Titusville
Farmers’ Institute
Warren van Dyke
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Tris County
Allegheny
Olean
Ol City
Tionesla
Rifles
West Hickory
Warren
Jay Rickerson
W. M. M. Publishing Company
Rickerson
Jamestown
Lestie H. van DeWarker
Jefferson High School
Paull Wilson
Maysville
Wilford Pomeroy
Heida Wheth
Westfield
Albert Anderson
John Caldwell
Orrin Davids
John Rogers
Clemma Butters
Frank Parsons
AH. Griswold
Walter Arnold
David Hart
Clyde W. Wilcox
Col. Whidsor
Warreh
Boxer
Harmony
A.B. Corbin
Greyhound
Spain
Guidette Niateny and
F.C. Chapin & Sons
Marion Mercer
T.B. Hospital
Lincoln
Haddock
Keister
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