Balmy Day, Draft Parade, and Local Crime Notes
A warm day with clearing skies and cooling temperatures forecasts. Union City patrol reports twenty two men from the draft district passed through en route to New Cumberland. Anson Bigelow was arrested on assault charges by Constable Curlen and held for hearing. Sergeant Major Logan J Dyke marks his 202nd birthday at home. Bell System cuts evening calling hours causing revenue drop while aiding servicemen. Erie Rapid Transit seeks stolen Meese truck. a neighbor’s dog troubles chickens. Reading reports nine large Erie-area fairs to resume. Postmaster Sullivan recruits for Washington clerks. cafeteria bids expand in Erie. Union City conducts 194 pints of blood donations this week. Court cases in Erie include Tinko and Kowalski appeals. Easter chocolate shapes banned under Food Administration Order No 26. Police hunt suspect in fourth county death. car order link not yet clear.
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Union City-Corry
New Cumberland
Union City
Erie Youth Charged With Setting Fires
Donald Schutte a 17 year old from 2819 W Lakeland confessed to starting three fires at the Lawrence Hotel and one at the Continental Rubber Works after being caught turning in a false fire alarm at fth and Ohio streets. Detective Capt. Roy Mong said he faces a false alarm charge and may face arson charges. a mental examination is possible. He was picked up in New Castle after running away, later arrested for wearing an air cadet uniform and had been working at Reed Manufacturing on West 7th Street.
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Rie
Donald Schutte
Lakeland
Fth
Ohio
Lawrence Hotel
Continental Rubber Works
Roy Mong
Mong
Third Ward
W. M. Schabacker
Burton BR
Lauh
Schutte
New Castle
Reed Manufacturing
West 7Th Street
County Bond Drive Gains Substantial Erie Total
Erie reports the Fourth War Loan drive near 3.12 million dollars toward a 17 million goal. The campaign lists 1,447 Series E People’s Bond sales totaling 724,631.25 dollars. This compares with 2,973 subscriptions worth 230,918.78 dollars on the same day in the prior Third War Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
War Finance Committee
Boyish prank foiled at Sani tery Dairy warehouse fire attempt
An employee stopped a lighted candle set on the floor of a Sanitary Dairy warehouse on 18th Street before a blaze could start. Capt. Roy Mong said the latest incendiary attempt is believed to be a juvenile prank with no connection to downtown fires under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breyvas
Sanitery Dairy
18Th Street
Roy Mong
Detective Bureau
Democrats in New 19th in Session
Warren Jan 28 Democratic leaders of the New 19th Congressional District met at Clarion in the Anderson Hotel to discuss the political situation and urge Democratic victory. Warren County was represented by County Chairman John O. Hanna and State Committeeman W A Walker. Delegates to the National Convention in Chicago were Gol William Kahl of Elk County and Dr Dana Kahle of Clarion. Alternates chosen were W A Walker and Joseph Landers. John Brecht of Venango County was selected as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
I ‘Venango
Elk, Forest
Clarion
Jefferson
Anderson
Warren County
John O. Hanna
W. A. Walker
William Kahl
Elle County
Dana Kahle
Clarion County
Chicago
Joseph Landers
Porest County
John Brecht
Venango County
Exposure Cited as Cause of Erie Death
Andrew Cecchini 77 of 716 West 12th Street was found in a Water Works ravine off Summerheim Drive. Police had him as a missing person since January 1. Coroner says exposure likely the main cause and that he wandered from home toward the ravine on arrival at the western outskirts.
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Eric
Water Works
Summerheim
R. Dy Erle
Andrew Cecchini
West 12Th Street
Pittsburgh Avenue
W. W. Woott
Woot
Jamestown Poultry Show Opens at Amidon Building
Jamestown reports the 36th annual Chautauqua County Poultry and Pet Stock Association show in the Amidon building, East Second and Spring streets. Exhibits fill all space as President Leslie B. Powers notes full entries and anticipates the most successful event in the association's history, running daily 10 A M to 10 P M through the week.
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Jamestown
Chautauqua County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Amidon
East Second
Spring Streets
Leslie B. Powers
San-Cura Ointment and Soap Advertised for Irritations
An old ad promotes San-Cura Soap and San-Cura Ointment as remedies for skin irritations and rectal irritation. It claims the antiseptic ointment cools, soothes, and helps clear the skin after washing with the soap. Ointment price is 60 cents and Soap 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rex’ Theatre
Anson Bigelow
East Southstreet
Curlen
Bigelow
Gordon
Logan J. Dyke
Entre County
Bell System
Rapid Transit Company
Earl Glover
Corryman
East South Street
Martin
Peeer
Arnold Compton
Erie County Board of Assistance
Wattsburg Poly
James Sullivan
Post Office Department
Washington
Sullivan
R.D. Clark
Brie
The
Food Distribution Administration
John Tinko
Kowalski
Food Administration
End
Keller
Davison-Fogle Lumber Co
Franklin St
Dial
Eee
DEMS
Brecht of
Venango
Congress
Franz’ Great Furniture Sale
Shearman Bros. and
Halligan
Pennsylvania
Shearman Bros
Jamestown Royal
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