Oil City resident dies after two year illness
Thomas J. Egan, president of Ditlecks Savings and Loan, longtime Oil City grocer and prominent citizen, dies at his home on Baer Bissow Avenue after a two year illness. He was born to Patrick and Katherine Wish and survived by his widow Elizabeth, son James, siblings, and grandchildren. Also reported is the death of 12 year old John Hugh Jr. from a skull fracture after a sled accident near Cranesville, with funeral plans pending.
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Oil City
Thomas J. Egan
Ditlecks Savings Gig Loan Association
Hu Bist Watioral Bank
Goll Kxtoy Grocer
Baer Bisso] Avenue
Bors al Jamessowi
Homvo Association
Thoms
Pat Tick
Martin
P. Egan's
Siva
Cory Evening Journal
Syes
Genter Street
Boy Wate
John “Huga, Jr
Cranesvillé
St Vincent's Hospital
Bill Pom
Thurvlay
WG. Stroble
Hoepiénglindes
Wemple
John Buys
Aid Sisters
Hilt
Ile Bri
Legah
Ourots
Fiedlal Treshment
Edward
Priviier
State Motor Poller
Punxsuttwney
Given! & Héarligetore
Squire Hotchkiss
Brookville
Punxsutawhey
Blawnox
George Baker
Joh Shearer
Kalamazoo
Stove
Siit- Iar Chary
James PB. Vallély
DuBois
Salmon
Atlantic Refining Company
Vallely
Main Street
DuBois Hospital
Comicaut
Chmawes
Eric
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Parade
Hamob Hospital
Stileski
Indiana
Karl Larson
Arcadia
Oh Tey
Kniox
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Claim Presbytery
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Universil
RA Missioner
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Largford Hose
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Robert
RH. Dent
Polenin
Berty
Clifford
Leonard
Texas
Lent Nelle Seu
Union
Rex Sp Taphone
Lith Hurt
Iwnsburg
James
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M. Oni
Oil City News Briefs Reflect Local Events And Accidents
City and vicinity reports detail a New Year greeting from Wilcox Grocery and personnel moves at Pitsburgh railroad offices. Articles cover court actions, fire and police activity, a Meadville church fire, and various local incidents including injuries, arrests, and a mayoral term note in Oil City.
Youth Rescues Two From Freezing Water in Minnesota
A night school program aided by volunteers led to a youth rescuing two people from a freezing river. The incident occurred near Wammonton with mayor Whaley Waligh present and authorities responding to the scene.
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Wammonton
Woaley
Ciililon
Franklin Plants Get Property-Value Tax Break
Franklin city council cut in half the assessed values of operating industrial plants to spur growth. The $794,100 reduction lowers the nine mill tax rate for 1940 by about $2,016.90, offset by a contingency fund. Council unanimous approval followed practices seen in other towns courting new industries. Meanwhile Erie prepares for a double ceremony as 17 officials are inducted, with judges and attorneys confirming new county posts.
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Imege Lee A. Mecracken
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Pranklin
Fla
Joseph BL. Hurley
Clavey
Erie
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Hurley
Wil
August Wittman
Guy Earle
Wittman
Meadville
Shuveli
Hartstown
Here
Jamestown
Greenville
Gonneaul Lake
Twellings
Brie
Elly
Might
George
Charles Frazion
Are
Hast
Vincent
W. G. Stroble
Frazier
Meadiville
Smesitville
Wentworth
Guys Mills
Crawford Countty
Baellyday
Registiis
Antha Reader
Brooksville
Willan MenrGray
Jefferson
Hig
Pennsylvania
Valnilier Infantiyytnd
Faeeres Fiveraghiont
Presley
Yellerson
Matigal
Alinawilayin Iernien
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Men -Silvaitine BinkietionGiv
Antweipet
Cams
Iima
ORI
Belial
Cire
Loti Chkurke
Wayne Street
City Council
Franklin
Bs Council
Cornell
Erie County to Add Second Assistant Detective in New Year
District Attorney elect Laub announced on New Year’s Day that a second assistant county detective will be added. The position pays 1000 annually and will work with County Detective Leroy Search and John Coates. Salary reductions and staff changes aim for net savings of 500 annually.
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Erie
Laub
Erie County
Leroy Search
John Coates
Damian J. McLaughlin
Distriel
Atzar~hey
Wayne Gleeson
John Galbo Wilcach
Paul Joslin
Psuh
B. J. Robinson
Fire Loss in Ridgway Rises in 1939
Ridgway fire loss reached 810892.00 in 1939 per the Volunteer Fire Department report. Earlier years showed lower totals with 2585.00 in 1938 and 24633.00 in 1936, while 24 incidents occurred that year with five classified as major causing property damage chiefly at Hyde Murphy Co.
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Ridgway
Jai
Neares
Yu Ea
Hyde-Murphy Co
Young Skater Drowns In Chautauqua Jamestown
William B Orindad of Westfield dies in a drowning incident during an evening skating outing near Lighthouse Point Jamestown. His body was recovered, with authorities noting the death appeared accidental. The 20 year old resided on a farm near the Danor Pine section and had been skating with companions when he disappeared.
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Chautauqua
Jamestown
Gsroner
William B. Orindad
Westfield
Mayvila
New Coupe for Oil City Fire Chief Arrives
A new 1940 Oldsmobile coupe designated for the Oil City Fire Department chief has arrived and replaced the previous 1928 roadster out of service. The red fire chief car features a siren, intermittent flashing lights, defrosters, and other equipment, while the old car was retired after years of service due to repair needs.
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of City Fire Department
Dolby
Christmas visitors and gatherings in Columbus area families
Neighboring families in Columbus and area including Hillburgs, Johnsons, Rhodes, Page, Morris, Colegrove, Woodring, Hand, Anidoubt, Hulton, Bates plus others share Christmas visits, weddings, and social events. Multiple households hosted relatives and friends in Corry, Erie, Jamestown, Grand Valley, and North Warren during the holiday season.
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Columbus
Mabel
Allene Hillburg
Cleve
Lnzid
John Hill
Dell Johnson
Jamestown
Vera ‘Rhodes Ant
Richard
Old City
Clarence ‘Thompson
Merle Page
Arthur Page
Carol
Sarah, Page
Ila West
Gerald Page
Erie
Wario
Morris
Aiea
Onsley
Grand Valley
Warren
Alvie
Warren Morris
Trimine Gorners
Arthur Colegrove
Corry
Jeaimette
Philn
Delphin
James Woodring
B.D. Rasey
James Hand
Bex
Yan
Christihas
Wayne Hulton
Dames Tawit
Ghirietmas Ijiyier
Wwe Aryl
Ryle
Bert Mute
Wesley Itis
Ani
Wilmot Bates
Thole Chiwabinne
Aravien
Niyl Mire
Biles
Ghet Ohr
Ane
Frederick Wahl Found Dead in Auto in Garage
Frederick Wahl, 27, manager of the Brewerytown Herald and Weekly Chronicle, was found dead in his automobile in the garage behind his home. His mother, Louisa Wahl, editor of the weekly, had reported him missing. The body lay behind the steering wheel with the gasoline tank empty.
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Philadelphia
Jim
Frederick Wan
Blistiess
Brewerytown Herald
Weekly Chronicle
Louisa Be, Wahl
The
Weekly
Leon Denski
Wahl
Finnish Troops Crush Red Division in 1939 Battle Report
Fragmented wartime notes describe Finnish forces breaking the Red Division near Siemussalmi. The 16th Division was largely eliminated with retreating remnants scattered in forests as troops pressed toward the Ronigian frontier. War materiel seized includes guns, armored cars, machine guns, and hundreds of vehicles.
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Siemussalmi
Oureri
Ronigian
Kiarite
Riantajaervi
Lori
Transport Couinh
Former Pine Valley resident Beals dies. last lived near Jamk Betts
The obituary notes Burt L Beals of Pine Valley born in Pennsylvania died recently at age 16? The text records a line of confusion but lists survivors Barry and Max Beals and daughters Gladys Helen and Pauline of Oregon. Also mentions a widow Mrs B B Whiteley and others in Jamk Betts area.
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Weril
Burt L
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Wikle
B. Whiteley
Younjpstowi
Ohio
City
Aubint
Prunner
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Phitsburgh
Wil
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Max Beals
Gladys
Helen
Pauline
Oregon
Verna S. Reports Clear Skin After Using At Ika
Verna S. says her pimples vanished after using At ika with a smooth glowing skin result. Adlerike is claimed to help watch both skin and relief, while Kemiporsisy is noted as aggravating conditions. The source fragment mentions a local store named Cub Rate Store.
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Verna S
Atika
Isdister
Cub
Local drug items and household products advertised
An OCR stripped notice lists products including Choxine syrup and Mouth Wash, a DEWI Vapor item at 25 cents, and various Glesco brand adult and child products. It mentions electric pads, heating, and a Parke-naile sale item with a general sale context.
Unclear OCR fragment with scattered personal and event references
Fragmentary text lists names, injuries, locations, dates, and numbers. Contains multiple improper fragments, personal names such as Jordan Finke, Miss Lent Nelle, and Theo Golden, and scattered references to hospitals, crimes, and awards. Overall unreadable as a coherent news item.
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