Lenten Ashes Mark Opening of Season in Erie
Clergy led a memory rite as ashes were distributed signaling the start of Lent. Reports include realty transfers in Erie, a death notice for Mrs. Margaret Hunter Burger, a 1938 Goodrich Co profit surge, a burglary clue at Christensen Motors, street-snow trouble, tax deadline help, and upcoming local events from Erie's papers. Additional items note Washington’s Birthday observances, rail and oil industry data, school programs, and planned bar association events.
Farm meetings announced across Erie County communities
Seven Erie County farming communities will host meetings with agricultural extension agents to review a county study. The program includes demonstrations and farm problem discussions, with sessions scheduled February 24 Wattsburg and Waterford, February 27 Union City, February 28 McKean High School, featuring Mr. Crossman and Mr. Patton.
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Rie
Erie County
A. C. Harwoods
Wattsburg
Vocational Room
Waterford H. 8
Union City Grange
McKean High School
Crossman
Patton
Pittsburgh libraries reach over a million books in stock
For the first time since their founding in 1895 Pittsburgh's Carnegie libraries report a total of 1,018,000 books on hand. The figure was officially set in the annual report by Ruth D. McCotburgh, catalogue department head.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie
Ruth D. McCotburgh
Rare blood disease claims life of 10 year old boy
Franklin Feb 22 William Edward Relsinger 10 son of Richland and Ruth Miller Relsinger died after a two week illness in Franklin hospital. Death attributed to Beaver lymphatic leukemia a rare blood disease. He was born May 15 1928 in Frenchcreek township and attended fourth grade at Hinnaville. He was a Wesleyan church member in Hannaville.
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Pranklin
William Eoward Relsinger
Rich Ind
Ruth Miller Relsingen
Franklin Hospital
Prenchcreefe Townshin
Hinnaville
Dynamic Americanism Urged by Detroit Minister
Reverend M S Rice of Detroit's Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church urged dynamic Americanism as the best force against alien political beliefs. Addressing 1,500 bankers at a Tristate banquet in Pittsburgh, he said the country must be "positively about America."
Beatrice High Players Stage The Frantic Physician
Thirty Beatrice High School boys refrain from haircuts until March 18 for an operetta performance titled The Frantic Physician. The cast will enact roles with vivid realism, featuring athletic students in the drama's scenes.
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Beatrice
Beatrice High School
Controversy Over Proposed Canal Route in Pittsburgh
Controversy centers on a plan to connect the Ohio River to Lake Erie via a canal. Engineers advocate delaying Sul river route until economic justification is proven. Opponents call the project the London End Canal, arguing it would deprive western Pennsylvania of industrial growth.
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Elburgh
Ohio
Lake Erie
United Press
Mittlburgh
Delageon
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Lalo Erie
Develo
Jian Shing
Army
Assnerts
Céneroes
Sehing
Ehjgud
Teaver
Strutiers
Hern
Pennsylvania
Yaunestown
Heine
Washington at Fort Le Boeuf Visit and Fort Plan Details
The article reviews Washington's 1758 encounter with French and British forces, noting orders from his general, the stance on respecting royal authority, and his decision not to extend to Presque Isle. It outlines French colonial fort plans from Quebec to the Mississippi, naming forts like Duquesne and Venango, the use of Presque Isle for provisioning, and early 1754 fortifications at Niagara and French Creek. Also mentions a nearly fatal accident in Salem involving a railroad crossing incident and a Boston to Maine line passenger event.
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Great Britain
Canada
Washington
Pyders
Qlila
Legardair de St. Ferre
Presque Isle
Quebec
Ontario
Erie
French Creek
Allegheny
Monongatela
Pittsburgh
Chin
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
LeBoeuf
Niagara
Ohin
Salem
Mass
Dubbin
Anthony Welsh
Tiskee
Boston & Mannels Pine ‘Tree Express
Reduction of Tax Burden on Pa Industry Seen
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Pennsylvania plans to ease the tax burden on industry when justified by conditions. The move aims to encourage private investment and employment while relief measures are phased through economic improvements and public assistance adjustments.
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Industry
Dy United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Leonard P. Kox
Pennsylvania Chikibe
Cirtperer
Matherlig
Pankers Hope
Orgad — Husimey
Congress Hears Washington Birthday Address
Congress marked George Washington's birthday with a holiday reading of his Farewell Address as debates over national defense measures and alliance policy with France and Britain continued.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Mattent
George Washington
Tony
Tarewell Addres Althouth
France
Frit Evitain
Funeral Rites for Rev Martin V Stone in New York
Funeral rites held yesterday afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Tumpstown New York for Rev Martin V Stone. Attendees included Grand Army of the Republic veterans and local ministers. interment followed at Union City cemetery.
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Martin V. Stone
Tumpstown
Mentary
Union City
Jim Waeres
Charmin
Wesfield Wrewabee
Sway Grows
Slayer’s Trail Leads to South Indictment to Flight to Memphis
United Press reports a 25 year old man, John Bow-Jani, accused of the murder of Miss Mandel Horne, 61, of Milton NH, fled toward Memphis after spending time with companions in Cheaulahoma. Corporal Robert Clark, state motor police, learned of the hotel stay and implied flight.
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United Press
Pittsbvagh
New Hampshire
Memphia
Tenn
Cheaulamobile
Bya
Robert Clark
Jahn
Bow- Jani
Heother
Ister
Former Weedville Justice Is Jailed For Public Leaking
A former Weedville justice, William R. Tich, was jailed in Med, 22, after being charged with sending inappropriate matter through the mail. The case stems from a complaint by city inspectors and involved a reference to a local case in which he allegedly attempted to influence a legal matter.
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Med
Willum
Naatstaat
Jatlar
Lewis
Jini
Test Pilot Killed in New Castle Crash
Cecil Hoffinan, 12 year Bal lance Aircraft test pilot based in Delaware, died in a low wing aircraft test crash near Pennsville, New Jersey. The company blamed loss of consciousness during a power dive. Hoffinan, a five year pilot, left a widow Mel Ruth Mortman. He had graduated from the Remy Flying School at Kelly Field.
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United Press
Pennsville
N. J
Cecil Hoffiran
Ballanca Aircraft Corporation
Newcastle
Del
Hofman Wa
Department of Commerce
Hoffnan
Marietta
Mel Ruth Mortman
Kelly Pild
Tes
Funeral of Mrs. Charles McCabe in Youngstown service
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles McCabe were held in Youngstown with Frayce J Graves and a church choir assisting. Attendants included relatives from Buffalo and Sault Ste Marie, and mourners from Youngstown. The service followed a death on Sunday at the family home of Mrs Manearet McCabe and Mr Charles McCabe, with a funeral cortege and church rites observed.
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Manearet McCabe
Chaves P
Daniels Recall To Bedemandе
United States official notes recall of diplomat Daniels amid tense relations with Mexico. Ambassadorship under consideration as authorities seek to adjust postings and restore normal ties.
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Margaret Hunter Burger
Frank Burger
B. F. Goodrich Company
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Christensen Motors
Fourth Ward
Melvin Amy
Internal Revenue
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John A. Blackmore
Tiie
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Harrison Lee Caryl
Mary Evelyn Watson
Raymond Moley
Columbu, University
Roy Peel
New York University
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Association of American Railroads
Pullman Company
American Petroleum Institute
Erie County Bar Association
Lawrence Hotel
Isaiar ‘Sobel
Citizens Military
Naval Reserve Armory
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New York
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Bronx
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Sinclair Lewis
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Lo Alow
Agricultural Extension Association
Fort LE Boeuf
Slayer
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Charles McAbe
the Bracken Keating Company
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