Quarantines and 1939 reports dominate Erie notices
A jumble of local items notes Pafiagiar ee battant with chickenpox, Bowles family quarantine, and Mrs Maloney’s clerical reassignment. It lists 1939 job payrolls, health officer reports, and arrests. Business forecasts from National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc. predict gains as rail freight and banking data are released. Contagious disease quarantines, poetry book publications, derailments, and police activity fill the page along with fiscal notes on state treasury, local school transportation, and Christmas seal campaigns.
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John D. Flanigan
Fehieh
Io Wil
Death of Girard janitor in accidental shooting
Robert Munro twenty two janitor at Girard National Bank died five minutes after being shot in the basement about 8:40 am Tuesday. Coroner Dr W G Strobel says accidental self inflicted shot while handling a 32 caliber Savage pistol. No foul play detected. bank staff reported he often came in before opening and no one heard a shot. RhRay Glover and state police are investigating foul play theory.
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Girard
Robert Munrro
Penn Ave
Girard National Bank
W. G. Stroble
Bealtie
Savage
Strolel
Ray Glover
West Springfield Barracks
Stroble
Anniversary celebration at Allegheny College plans five day observance
Allegheny College in Meadville outlines a June commemorative program for its 125th anniversary. A five day series runs June 6 through June 10 featuring dedications, dramatizations, and national speaker programs. Forum and Dedication Day on June 7 will host four panel discussions for medical ministers teachers and lawyers with notable professionals.
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Meadville
Allegheny
William P
Western Pennsylvania College
Wolley
Tras
Mien
Toller Snir
Clarence F. Rows
Faul B. Cares
Joseph Ly
Lou Gehrig Takes Post As New York Commissioner
Lou Gehrig assumed duties today in New York as the new city commissioner. Mayor Lachardig appointed him after a career with the Yankees and Munlaloa. Gehrig pledged to fulfill the role with steady leadership, citing his baseball discipline and public service aims.
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Lou Gehrig
New York
Lou Gehle
Yankee Bayebiull
Pasale
Lachardig
Greltri
Torete
Becomig
Erie December Weather Record Reveals Cold, Cloudy Month
A December weather summary from UG Weatherman BR W Thomas notes mostly cloudy and cool days in Erie. The month had total precipitation around 2.90 inches, 0.12 inches above normal, with 10 days at freezing or below and limited sunshine, totaling about 15 to 26 percent of possible sun.
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Pee Eille
BR. W. Thomas
Wight
No Early Relief Foreseen From Storm
Jamestown and nearby areas were buried under more than two feet of snow from a storm the night before. Public works crews kept main routes open while many rural roads were blocked by drifts. In Meadville and Crawford County most highways remained passable with plows in use, but some rural roads stayed snowbound. Across upstate New York heavy snow blanketed the region with drifts up to twelve feet reported in Lewis County and three feet in Chautauqua County.
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Jessen
Automobile Club of Pittsburgh
Jamestown
Yiernity
Nmder
Department of Public Works
Highway Department
Sherman
Arkwright
Meadville
Gan
Crawford County
Highways Department
Lear
Upstate
New York
Northwest
Iran
Urge Consolidation of Telegraph Units in Washington
The federal communications commission urged Congress to authorize the consolidation of Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The report notes benefits of a unified system and efficiency gains across national telegraph services.
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Washington
Federal Communications
Lhnl Congress
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
County offices name new staff in Erie County
Miss Winfred McCray returns to chief deputy in the recorder’s office as Harry Miller lists appointments. Edna Urick Helen Guthrie Adele Worth Belle McKean Zelda Tingoln Eva Swartz Mrs. Biseabetl Douglass Louise Sacutkowski advance efficiency. Erie Bar invited to offer suggestions to improve service. Marjorie Bulls named chief clerk in the County Clerk of Courts office. May Lester retained as clerk. Jimmy Manes named deputy county detective to aid investigations.
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Brie
Winfred McCray
Katherine Ekulyelage
Recorder of Deeds
Harry Miller
Miller
Winifred McCray
Edna Urick
Helen Guthrie
Adele Worth
Belle, McKean
Zelda Tingoln
Eva Swartz
Irs
Biseabetl
Douglass
Luise Sacutkowski
Loyo
Erie County Bar Association
Recorder’s Office
Recorder's Office
George Wilson
Marjorie Bulls
May Lester
Bilis
Sarah Quinn
Jimmy Manes
Burton R. Laub
Maines
John Collins
Red Scare dispelled by committee probe continues
Copenhagen dispatches say a Finnish unit in forest regions inflicted heavy casualties on Russian forces while breaking up Red Army preparations for a new offensive near mid Finland. Front reports describe fierce fighting and artillery on the Salla front as snow falls, with Russians retreating toward their interior in chaotic conditions.
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Iage
Copenhagen
Finland
Salla
North
Ekstrabladet
Suc Musulam
Answers to Today’s Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page four appear as a fragmented list. The readable items include Lake Huron, California topaz and March among scattered words, with references to Victor Emanuel II and The Platte but many entries are garbled or incomplete.
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Lake Huron
Victor Emanuel II
California
the Platte
Carpenter-Contractor Satterlee Seeks Work in City
Situations Wanted ad presents Satterlee a carpenter contractor on Johnson Street. Offers satisfaction guaranteed and a contact number 30-311. Ad emphasizes that readers would have seen the listing in the classified ads section.
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Satterlee
Johnson Street
19 Perished as Fire Sweeps Hotel
A hotel blaze killed 19 and forced 200 residents to flee in their nightclothes as temperatures dropped to 5 below zero. Fire officials suspect a boiler explosion in the furnace room. responders arrived quickly but froze hoses and water, hampering efforts while neighbors offered coats and coffee to those escaping.
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Fie
F D R Pleads for Funds to Assure U S Peace
President Franklin D Roosevelt urges Americans to donate to ensure United States peace. He contrasts dictatorship and war with U S aims, warns of ostrich-like denial, and envisions children living under military dominance, restricted worship, and news, if world powers impose force.
Pittsburgh Market Slows as Apples and Potatoes Trade Steadily
United Press reports January market notes from Pittsburgh wholesale produce showing steady demand for apples including Baldwins and Macintoshes with varying prices, cabbage and lettuce steady, onions and sweet potatoes steady, and Carrot supplies noted. Livestock and butter markets also noted with mixed ranges. New York stocks later rose as Congress neared and steel shares led gains, with multiple industrials and consumer goods issues quoted.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
N.Y
Baldwins
Penn
S.C. Dybu
Minn
N. Y
Loitho
Maine
Katadins
Penn'a. Risse
Idaho
Russell Burbanks
Greer
Mts
N. J. -Jersey
N.G
Delaware Jersey
Porto Fileans
Pitpsburgh
le Pood
Titi
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Ethel Beckwith
Register of Wills
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Helen Wose Fowler
Luive
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Franklin Bolt
John D. Plann
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U. S. Camptroller
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Balane
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Erie County
Erie
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Goin
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Rere
Girard Bank
Robert Munro
Clerk of Courts
Virginia
Watson’s Family
Eatwell Peanut Butter
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Christensen Motors
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Jones Garage
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Stewart ‘Warner
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Utz
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