Former Erie Mayor Weds Ex-Workhouse Official in Elopement
Former Erie Mayor Thomas W. Flatley married Luella Kuhns Dougherty, once supervisor of women at the Allegheny County Workhouse. The quiet ceremony occurred Thursday at St Edward's Church Blawnox. Witnesses included Mrs. James Vantine of Natrona Heights. The couple, now honeymooning in Louisville, plan possibilities remain uncertain with future travel to California.
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Eric
Fistley
James Vantine
Natrona Heights
Vantine
William
Avon
Conn
Flatley
Erie
Louisville
California
Accident Blamed on Key Street
A three vehicle crash on East Main Street near noon yesterday caused no injuries and limited damage under $200. Mrs. L. J. Donikowski of Erie was rear ended by Arnold L. Sheldon of Conneaut Ohio, and Sheldon's car then struck the Donikowski vehicle before careening away.
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East Main Street
L. J. Donikowski
Erie
Arnold L. Sheldon
Conneaut
O. Sheldon
Donikowski
Hold Session At Church In Corry Presbytery Meeting
The First Presbyterian Church of Corry hosts the January presbytery session starting tonight at 7:30 with a recess at 10 and overnight at Hotel Corry. Elder Guy Hughey of Bradford will be installed as moderator for 1956. Rev. John Daley of Penn State speaks on campus work as committees report. The session resumes 9 p.m. tomorrow through 6 p.m. Dr. Claude Gontey and Dr. Clifford Barbour expected to speak. YMCA Sunday observed with several YMCA members in service. luncheon served by Corry church Women’s Association. Ewing property to be shown as the presbytery’s new camp site.
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Eric
First Presbyterian Church of
Corry
Hotel Corry
Guy Hughey
Bradford
John Daley
Westminster Foundation
Penn State University
Presbytery
Claude Gontey
Synod of Pennsylvania
Clifford Barbour
Western Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
Women's Association of the Corry Church
Ewing
Paul Bauer
YMCA
First Presbyterian Church
Collision damages in icy street conditions near railroad street
Investigating officers said Shel Don was unable to stop his car due to icy streets. Mrs Donikowski slowed to make a right onto Short street as both moving vehicles headed east and the parked truck faced west. Don car damage listed at 2.50, right front fender and grille damaged, loss 75. Truck damage estimated at 75. Max Chris owns the parked truck at 102 Railroad Street.
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Max Chris
Railroad Street
Sheldon
Donikowski
Short Street
Area Baby Dies Of Grease Burns
Debra Ann Gribble died in Kalkhof Hospital in suburban Lawrence Parish yesterday from burns suffered at home in Harbor Creek Township. The child was burned Saturday night when a cooking vessel fell from a stove and splattered her with hot grease. Her mother Mrs William Gribble had minor burns.
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Run
Church Burns With $22,000 Loss
A Mt. Joy Methodist Church near Knox suffered a total loss from a fire Saturday night. The year-old main church and a 1953 kitchen annex were destroyed, with an estimated 22,000 dollars in building and contents lost. Electric organ and about two dozen chairs survived. Fire Chief Karl Kober cited defective wiring as the likely cause. Insurance partially covered the loss, reported by Pastor Rev. James Cox.
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Mt. Joy
Knox
Karl Kober
Two Wills in Dispute Over Erie Area Estate
A Union City woman Mae Smith died at 68 leaving an estate valued over 4000. One will dated July 27 1955 names Mary A Clark as executrix. Amos Smith claims a later will dated Sept 6 1955 with Olive Thompson named as executrix and main beneficiary, who allegedly renounced her share in favor of Amos. A date to hear the case will be set by Judge Samuel Roberts.
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Erie
Union City
Mae Smith
Register of Wills’ Office
Mary A. Clark
Waterford
Amos Smith
Guys Mills
Samuel Roberts
Star Route Driver In Hospital Under Observation
R D 1 Titusville based Star Route carrier between Cony Oil City and Titusville, Roggenkamp, was hospitalized at Bushline-Rossman Hospital Grove City for about a week. His right hand ailment worsened last Friday forcing him to hire a driver. Doctor says he cannot drive for at least six weeks.
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Roguenkamp
Leidig Retires After 42 Years at Warren High
J B Jake Leidig longtime Warren High School football coach and athletic director retires as assistant principal and mathematics teacher to take a post at Betts Machine Co. Leidig a Warren native began teaching and coaching in 1912 guiding teams to a 270 124 28 record over his career.
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Leidig
Warren
Associated Press
J. B
Jake)Leidte
Warren High School
Betts Machine Co
Leldig
Chambershire
Beron
Foothill
Two Teens Whipped in Titusville Street Fight
Police charged Morris J. Price of Union City and Roy Ward of Titusville after a 12:20 am street fight in front of the Seneca Bank and Trust Co. Two-year-olds faced disorderly conduct counts from the same incident. Belt whipping with buckle ends was alleged, involving opponents from Seneca and Venus. motive undetermined.
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Wwuce
Titusville
Morris J. Price
Union City
Roy Ward
Seneca Bank Aid Trust Co
Seneca Street
Seneca
Venus
Deny Freedom In Blackmail Case Faces Sentencing
Erie tavern owner Charles Wisniewski was denied a new trial on a blackmail charge and ordered to appear in county court for sentencing January 30 at 9 30 a m. He was found guilty February 23 1965 and released on $2000 bail pending appeal. The case involved a planned $100 extortion from Joseph Miller in Union City in 1954. Miller alerted state police who guided the sting. Wisniewski was caught at Gunworld Plan post office while trying to pick up the letter. King Features GM Ward Greene Dies at 63 in Havana after joining firm in 1920.
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Erue
Erie
Charles
Casey" Wisniewski
Wisniewski
Erleman
Joseph Miller
RD. 3
Union City
Miller
Aquor
John Brown
Gener
Brie
Brown
King Features
Havana
Cuba
Ward Greene
King Festures Syndicate
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Morrisville
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Morrow
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Tom
Elena
Roberts Furniture and Appliances
Columbus
Corry's
Oil City
Gunwold
S&h
Green Stamps
Crystal Coal Co
Maple Ave
Stewart’s Hat Shop
Pennsylvania Electric Company
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