Just a Parastafk s and City Halls Tonight
A jumble of local items from Erie County notes includes a senior high film show titled The Yankee King at the auditorium, a Monday City Council meeting in Tegubie, and various community updates. Edger E. McMang le and on Hickey filed for a marriage license in Warren County. Erie tax and license figures are reported, plus maps, health, and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Ben Kinnear
Warren County
Edger E. McMangle
Hickey
Colhim‘bue
Gas Well Near Here: Million-Foot Strike Reported
A gas well near Connellsville Crawford County was brought in on the former B A Whitford farm near Beaver County. Patterson and Solis of Butler drilled the well which has not yet been tapped and is spraying some oil. The crew will continue drilling hoping to strike the target. This is the first gas well of significant size struck in the area, drawing a large crowd to witness the glow from the pipeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaudville
Orthwestern
Crawford County
B. A. Whitford
Beaver County
Beaver Two
Patterson and
Solis
Butler
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets to Discuss Tobacco Harm
The regular monthly W C T U meeting at Mrs. 0 A Johnson's home covered devotional time and a lengthy message from Miss Linnie Long on tobacco harm. President Mrs Blanche Ross led discussions on the cigarette's effects while Lottie Binckman updated on the S T I work and hospitality fund plans. Secretaries Hull returns Washington and wartime international problems followed social refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Tinion
A. Johnson
Linnie ‘Long
Blanche’ Ross
Lottie Binckman
Hospitality Fund
Barton Smith
Causes of Cloofbursts Cloudburate Explained
The text describes violent whirlwinds that lift hot air to great heights. The strong vertical winds prevent condensed water drops from falling until long after they form. When the air current breaks, large amounts of water drop and form a sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadburad
Camille
Lowlands Flooded as Rains Feed Flood Threats
Heavy rains in the past forty eight hours overflowed streams and lowlands near Corry and surrounding rural areas. Roads became mud clogs, sluices reported damage, and a freeze is hoped to restore passability. flood fears linger along the Allegheny River as cooler weather may halt further rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ege
Autolala
Corry
Allegheny River
Delancey Named Zem Zem Potentate In Westmoreland Ceremonial
Ralph W. Delancey was installed potentate of the Zem Zem Temple succeeding the late Barlevy MacDonald of Warren. The ceremonial at the Public Auditorium drew about eighteen hundred Shrines from nine western Pennsylvania counties. Installations followed by a ball at the Masonic Temple and celebrations in the bell room and grill room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrib
Ralph W. Delancey
Perm
Masonic Temple
Yim
Flood Control Bill Urged By State Officials
Dr James F Bogardus secretary of forests and waters outlines a flood control program for Pennsylvania. He cites 1936 flood losses of over 300 million and 100 lives, and urges reservoir dyke and dam systems in Pittsburgh Johnstown Harrisburg and other cities. He notes federal aid aims and that the Water and Power Resources Board acts as state coordinator awaiting legislation. Preliminary surveys progress in Ohio River Susquehanna and Delaware basins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Bogardus
Forests and Waters
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
State Department of Forests and Waters
Luchin
Busquehanna
Delaware
Pitiaburgh
Johnatown
Hareimburg
Washington
Atats
Earle
Water and Power Resources Board
Department of Forests and Waterd
Army Engineers
Department of Forests and Waters
Susquehanna
TANKEE KING AMATEUR PLAY ENDS IN REVOLUTION DRAMA
A bustling crowd attends the amateur production The Yankee King staged under Thomas Roelofs. Norma Gece leads as the queenly heroine with a strong ensemble including Doroth Jones and John Taylor driving the plot to a revolutionary clash. The High School band offers several numbers under Gerry Bennett. Also listed are sale notices for heating goods and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Roelofs
Robert Swansoin
Norma Gece
Qtage
Tia
Dorin Follett
Joan Wilcox
Nik
Ottiera
Dock Linddley
Malcolm Haines
William Goode
Dokrn
Edward St. Pierre
Ruth Beslowith
Betty Dehietrand
Lillian Spankno
Gerry Bennett
Mob Menaces Negro Killer After Court Demonstration
A mob of men and women stormed the street after the court verdict in the Nelson Greene case. Police halted the surge as Greene, shackled, was escorted toward the jail. Fights broke out with sticks umbrellas and pocketbooks. several blows struck the escort. No one was seriously hurt and no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald G. van Tine
United Prose
Maur Greene
Neg
Mupriel
Cave
Joli Twlay
Atures
Porter
Atruck
Piitey College
Erdlusty
Nmn
Abel
Daiison
Charles S. Golien
Police Varler
Fox Amore
Potice
Gasela
Conlon
Tor Greene
Margiret
YMCA Budget Totals $110000 In 1837 Plan Reelects Officers
Harrisburg dispatch reports YMCA officers reelected after approving a $110,000 budget for 1837. New and returning officers include President Wim. Rinaway Corser, Vice President Som WF. Weles, Secretary Dr. Anthi BH. Brown, and Treasurer Herbert L. Smith. A state-wide committee to plan father and son events was authorized. Joseph Port Navalton to speak at Hershey Feb 24 religious program. Committee updates elected Dan Slap Tyson Snyder York and Halen Kent Hazleton. Meeting held at Citizens National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
MG. Ac
Wim. H. Rinaway
Som
WF. Weles
Anthi BH. Brown
Herbert L. Smith
Harrisbore
Bo Henning
Pittsburgh
Joseph Port Navyton
al Hershey
Woolrich
California Tourism Gains Pasadena Visit Boosts Southern Counties
Tourism statistics show 1,617,808 visitors in Southern California in 186 leading to 1,270,078 visitors in Pasadena. The ten Southern counties spent 6,891,108 dollars more than in 1935, indicating a strong gain for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pasadena
Cal
Special Rate for Train Trips to Inauguration
A special train trip rate is offered to attendees for the inauguration. Louis Sthaaiters and others in Erie County express interest in reserving berths and travel arrangements to Washington for the event. The plan involves a group organized by committee chair Nha Wein to secure seats, with emphasis on prompt bookings and coordinated lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sthaaiters
Eriu Saunty
Lion
Washington
Max ‘Theahuy
Hoanoyet
Jtoawi
Mtnie Jones
Muvey
Mheraen Berth
Apt Womer
Suman Wei
Nha Wein
Mumniben
Mts
Corry Aml -Vielubty Medamy
Thieves Considerate Portage O Rabibers In Grocery Heist
A garbled OCR note reports a theft at a Portage grocery with uncertain details. It mentions robbers, potential register changes for the merchant, and questions about when business can resume. The readable fragments suggest a robbery case and possible security concerns.
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Parastafk
City Council
Tegubie Sosman
Dave Depsne
Ray Theatre
Houwe
Gunter
Ahres-yestra É 20N
Mer
Mig
Frank Chirlenzig
Evie Toiay
Erie County
Ruloh B. McCord
Hotel A
Motor Club
L. White
Erie
SBRB
Karl de Schwainitz
SHRB
J. Kenneth Winter
Erie County Health and ‘Tuberculosis Association
Hike
Titunulus
Sorg
Walter H. Scott
Thie City
William B. Hogg
Josh Hopking
Goone Creek
Hollywood
Birfe Co Uunty
Weighta
Thomas Gerrity
Thomas W. Mlntley
Cushman
The
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
State Highway Patrol
Revenue
John B. Kelley
Tee Corry Bne
C. Eldeernig
Duarlé
Mattson
Mrane
Ove
Chaoe Ne Ne
Universal Newareeh
Charles
Matteon
Tacoma
W.C.T. U
Hull
Cordull Hull
Bakke
South America
R. W. Delancey
Reaver
Legislature
New York
Y.M.C.A
IBANK
William H. Ridgeway
Citizens National Bank
Harri
Burg
Mnetlers
Clizena Nupichal Bank
Hell ‘Thucwlay
Gueers
J. Moantond
CG Sweet
Biacey
Mangaret McCarthy
Walter Sweet
J Desmond
Marty W. Parker
T Baveet
Glen Donakison
Minnie O'Maliery
Shawn
Alk
Alin
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
ST North Center Street
Corry, Pens'a
Evie Committee
T. Roositer
Fitdmartly
Childran
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