City and Vicinity Year End Notes and News In 1938
A chaotic city page recap cites New Year wishes, a serious injury from an auto crash, a sham anti freez e mix being sold as a product, police on the lookout for miscreants, thefts and depredations, car ignition thefts, local fires with loss totals, liquor license hearings, and community notices including a wedding anniversary. The report lists numerous individuals, places, and incidents across Kane County and surrounding towns, reflecting a broad snapshot of 1938 year end events.
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Ringway
Ridgeway
Earle
Kane
State
Satafusined
Joseph Watson
Poland
Tormey
Wyinkiin
Wassthanil
Auto
Mrarklin Minn
Charles Sintiteitberser
Meadville
Aml
C. Andrews
Mystery blaze claims misidentified losses and suspects
A garbled report outlines a fire causing an estimated loss near $3,000 with unclear victim names. It mentions resignations, a council meeting, and a missing person case tied to a Joseph Gratin in a Wattian area, with abrupt shifts in narrative and uncertain origins.
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Joseph Gratin
Father and Son Held for Death
A shooting near Tarentum left Brince McKay dead and several others wounded. Police report three assailants fled into a cornfield while two suspects were captured and a wagon carried the victim’s body to a nearby road. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as residents alerted authorities and a patrol pursued the shooters.
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Ste Kay
San
Brincie Mckay
Pulien
Conakilite
Catton Deavery iv Gaso
Ryltess Austenshint
Max Dembharten
Tarentum
William Mccay
Ovother
Ahdt
Floyd Arner
Sherman Heilley
Fond Heights
Wiltfdt Huey
Belvedere
Loge
Francia Thompson
Warrenites on Air Trip South to Miami
Warrenites fly two ships from Warren to Miami with Virgil S King and Mrs Meny Walkin among crew. Passengers include Kenneth Porteryal and Majer. they plan to join other travelers from Lovie Haven, then move to Richmond and Washington DC, en route to Orlando for events. They will observe aviation races and a parade along the way.
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Warren
Jui
Warnin Aviation
Brit
Welnck
Attema
Lock Haven
Miami
Cayaless
Virgil S King
Uno Warrit Airpnt
Meny
Walkin
Kenneth Porteryal
Majer
Passenge's
Wirrnn
Lovie
Richwond
Washington
DA. C
Orlenda
Atiami
Wat
Dantary
Judge Brownson Taken By Death
Judge Brownson longtime president judge of Washington county court since 1822 died at Washington hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He would have been 73 on January 25th. The obituary notes his district service and references local legal figures and a controversial appointment.
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Washington
Passender Tae
Widlie Tames
L Brownsas
Washingtn
Washington Hospital
Wfdohn
Umd
Senayskins
Warren County
Arird
Tenteney
Funeral Services for Martin Fallon
Funeral services for Martin Fallon age 65, former resident of Spaetinsburg, who died recently in Warren. A morning service was held at Victory chapel in Spartina with Rev. Wraneled officiating. Interment followed at St. Ceresia cemetery in Union City. Survived by sisters Mrs. Kate Bennett and Mrs. Mary Bradford of Erie.
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Martin Fallon
Addr
Kate Bennett
Mary Bradford
Erie
County Budget Slashed By Commissioners On Saturday
County officials cut about 53 000 from the 1938 budget in a first session of the year. The reductions touched the assessment bureau, election fund, and court house projects, with the aim of preserving the tax rate and essential government functions.
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Rif, Jin
Bilon H. Blair
Assessment Bureau
Court House
Satiniy
Elrail Ct
Death Claims Miss Hanson
Miss Ann Manson died early this morning at the home of Misses Minniesind Ida Lawson and Comy R. D after several months illness. Born May 18, 186%, in Huddorp, she came to the United States in 1881 and lived much of her life near Corry with relatives in Alvan and Jamestown. She leaves three nieces and other relatives. the body lies at Bracken Keating parlors with funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
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Ann Manson
Minniesind
Ida Lawson
Hane Soh
Huddorp
Lindlippings Law Shutlen
Elana Lawson
Alvan
Jamestown
Corry
America
Miss Hinson
Swedish Lutheran Church Sinvivnig
Lanson
Mig. Hasty Jewell
Corry R
Minnie Lawson
Inmestion
Patricia Ann Lawson
Death claims Mrs Squier at Celoron
Mrs Elizabeth Wirth Squier of Lake Street Celoron died last evening after months of illness. A Spartanburg native, she moved to Celoron twelve years ago from Cogy and taught as a substitute in local schools. Survived by husband Vern1% Bqiler and several relatives. The remains are at Henderson and Lincoln funeral home.
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Squier
Celoron
Fortier
Cuny
Elizabeth Wirth Squier
Lake Street
Celeron
Soin
Spartansburs
Cogy
Favor Parole Requested for Youthful Robberies
A youth from 72 Lith Street faces parole hearings after being linked to a long-standing robbery case. He allegedly attempted a hold up at the Craig-Masagesa- Jive on Sih and Peach streets, with his brother aiding in the plan.
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Burton
Theodore Satel
Orphar Tivine
Severn
Daladier Visits Corsica Amid Corsican Stance and Tunisia Plans
United Press reports Daladier’s Corsica visit amid tensions over Corsican demands as he travels with a naval escort including Cruiser Fuchs and destroyers. The trip signals France’s stance on colonial issues in Italy and Tunisia, with Corsican symbols and public decorations noted.
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United Press
Macsso
Gorsion
Edelard Deledies
Vieithrur
Corsica
Valian Gress
Wiith
Tunisia
Navy
Advister
Gessy Campinell
Daladier
Fuchs
Tate
Nis
Finney Will Meyer
Maly
Pittsburgh School Board legal challenge to 12 mill tax rate
January report from Pittsburgh notes the school board defending a 12 mill tax rate on $4,000 assessed valuations. Lawsuits filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas and the U.S. District Court challenge the millage as unconstitutional and improper, seeking injunctions against the 12 mill rate and 12 mill assessed expenditures while questioning legality beyond 8 mills.
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Y United Pre
Pittsburgh
Pitts Hukem School
Atlegheny County Common Press Cour
United States District Court
Anve
Amy Appointed New Street Commissioner
The city undertakes plans to fix sewer and gravel street issues in the current year. Officials discuss bi dget funds for a sewer assessment and limit gravel spreading to reduce debris entering sewers. The council aims to keep mill rates low and continue fiscally prudent city management in Corry.
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Amy
New Street
Cornell
Couneil
Corry
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