City of Erie Named Defendant in $12,000 Damages Suit
In county court three new suits were filed Saturday. Mrs Anaslasia Chmowski seeks 10000 for her son Joseph Faure killed by a slide of frozen cinders. Chester Faure, 12, seeks 2000 for injuries. Bertha Svendson sues Leon Morse for 12000 for injuries from an auto crash. Margaret Smalowita sues Joseph Zawoethis for 8750 plus interest on a loan of 750 from December 20, 1938.
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Erie
Bre
Newman Streets
Anaslasia Chmowski
Atkins Street
Joseph
Faure ‘Een
Chester
Robert J. Fireman
Williun Ehox
Bertha Svendson
Mentor
Leon J. Morse
East Ath Street
Iast
20Th Ond Hast Avenue
Platnuf
Ice Gorge Develops in Allegheny River
Observer A M Poller reports the Allegheny River ice gorge forming beyond the city limit. Water levels dropped in the past two days allowed ice to cling to a sand bar miles downstream, with a large plant or gorge in early formation.
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Allegheny River
Aso 5
Pranelin
Jan Piret
Allesieny
Giyol
Laois
A.M. Poller
Frogen
Iun
Franklin
Ripley Man Held on Complaint of Girls
A Ripley man, Barber, is held in the Erie County jail on a charge of attempted assault after police arrested him in North East Street following complaints by two North East girls. The alleged attack occurred at Vine and Mein streets. Police located him at Pershing and Man streets. The report also notes the existence of edible shellfish varieties in the United States.
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Ripley
Erie Coury
Noli East
Priday
North East
Vine
Mein
Pershing
Man
Scrap steel held by dealers threatens wartime production
Philadelphia Jan 12 Associated Press Moher Miller chairman of the Pennsylvania ante wrecking committee said that scrap steel production in some state mills is threatened as Alita junkyard owners fail to move to strip iron and steel. He cited Alvens town and Scranton yards holding over 1200 autos fit only for junking and called the conduct a joke while criticizing scrap industry rivals for delaying war material output.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Joseph H. Miller
Pennsyvania Ante
Alita
Miller
OPM
Alvenstown
Scranton
Sol
Uae
Armed Cay
Hiewu
Slashed Pa Relief Rolls Mark Week of 108 Reductions
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls fell by 108 cases in the first week of the new year, leaving 742,?4 cases or about 132,495 recipients. About 28,000 of the employable are presently eligible for some aid, with WPA activity contributing to a net weekly reduction of 332 cases as job losses and gains shifted totals.
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Pennsylvania
WEA
Stele Velief
Busy Bee Returns From Mating Flight Starts Egg-Laying
After a queen bee completes her first mating flight she begins egg laying, sometimes producing around two hundred eggs per day, a rate about half the weight of the queen herself, according to observations in apiary notes.
Wykoff Convicted on Tipsy Driving in Fatal Collision
Redgway Yom Wykoff found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in a fatal crash near Emporium involving Frank Duraish of St Marys. Jury returned verdict of involuntary manslaughter after hours of deliberation. case centered in Cor Evon County Court at Emporium.
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Redgway
Yom
Wykof
Fist Park
New Sith Mole
Corevon County Court
Emporiu
Duraish
St. Marys
Wykoff
Dornist
Alarm test postponed by state defense authorities
North East radar posts delayed alarm testing due to scheduling by state defense officials. Instructions were given that tests must be conducted Sunday, with officials advising necessary precautions and coordination for a potential raid drill.
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STAVE
Brie
Sundiy
Gus Wrutolunne
de- Fegen
stiLe Eolmeil
Iid
Israekiaultests
National Victory Book Campaign Aims to Stock Military Libraries
Corey's note announces a nationwide drive starting Monday to collect 700 books for Army Navy and Marines reading needs. Erie headquarters led by Charlotte Evans county director urges readers to donate recent technical books worthwhile novels and current affairs works to supply wholesome reading for servicemen. Local collection at Cory Public Library with Marjorie Auer librarian. books to be packed into cartons and shipped. drop off at Tocol school and later at headquarters for sorting.
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Corey
Nationa
Avag
Erie
Charlotte
Evans
Uni
Army
Navy
Toarines
Corry
Kane's Gas Back At Normal Pressure After Shortage
Kane's Gas pressure returns to normal after a brief shortage. U S Weather Bureau records show subzero lows at McKinley Station as Kane Gas Co reports restored pressure and resumed supply. Fire risk noted as operators monitor gas lines and open fires.
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Kane
U.S
Mckinley Station
Manufacturers Gas Company
Neveney
Shiny Water Company
Kane Gas Com
West Gar
Volunteer Application for Emergency Defense Wardens
A civic notice requests immediate completion of a volunteer questionnaire for Emergency Defense Wardens. Return forms to City Defense Council chairman Roger M. Bown or deposit them with any police officer or in boxes at Hotel Corry or the Municipal building by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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Roger M. Bown
City Defense Council
Hotel Corry
Five Die From Gas Fumes In Greensburg Home
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a family of five was found dead in their locked home after three days the family lone dog Skippy kept watch. Francis Walsh 41 an odd jobs man Martha 36 and children William 13 Mary 11 and Patty 21 months died from gas stove fumes likely while warming themselves Thursday night. A neighbor reported borrowing rubber tubing to connect a stove as doors remained sealed and a meal lay untouched on the kitchen table.
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Associated Press
Greensburg
Thomas Welsh
Walsh
Wawa
Skippy
Francis Walsh
Martha
William
Mary
Patty
Thursdday
New York to Miami Special Train Wrecked
A Florida East Coast Railroad’s Florida Special derailed near St Augustine injuring twenty three passengers. Eleven cars left the tracks with three undergoing observation after initial treatment at capitals and a dozen treated for minor injuries and dismissed.
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New York
Miami
Augustine
Fla
Plorida East Coast Railroad
Ilowkman Plorida
Railway officials cite fault in derailment near Miami
railway officials blamed a bog for the derailment of a New York to Miami train and said there was no sign the track had been tampered with. Two cars overturned as the train ploughed to a stop. The three diesel locomotive units remained on the rails.
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Miami
Kane Woman Narrowly Escapes Gas Fumes
Mrs Susan Moray of Kane was found unconscious in her home at Six Biddle Street late Friday afternoon due to carbon monoxide from a low gas stove. Her daughter, Mrs Thomas G Lyte, discovered her in distress and she died later that night at Hue Summit Hospital. authorities report she was unconscious upon discovery and near the heater while preparing an evening snow.
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Kane
Biddle Street
Suan
Hue Summit
Mover
Thomas G. Lyte
Miss Lyle
Kane Collects Aliens Firearms and Radios in Kane Pa
Kane authorities announce special arrangements to collect firearms and radios from aliens in Kane and surrounding areas. Police offices open 1 to 4 pm to receive prohibited items and remove records from aliens listed in the registry at Kane post office.
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Kane
Kane Boro
Kone
Org
Monsay
Laverhea
Anuve Thas
Iy Vly
Suits Top Coats O Coats Fur Trim Coats $1.06
Local sale notice lists suits top coats and fur trimmed coats priced at about 1.06 each. No other details provided.
Japanese Drifter Reaches Northern Island Route
A male driver journeys toward a northern island, crossing the sea with a persistent quest. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a coastal exploration or travel milestone amid uncertain conditions.
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Kane Summit Hospital
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